Vintage Lillie Rubin Coral Jersey Cocktail Dress with Beaded Shoulders Late 70s
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Some bead loss is present, (see last two images) and there are minor signs of wear to the belt backing.
Vintage Lillie Rubin Coral Jersey Cocktail Dress with Beaded Shoulders Late 70s
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Some bead loss is present, (see last two images) and there are minor signs of wear to the belt backing.
HANAE MORI Vintage Silk Hand Beaded One Shoulder Vibrant Cocktail Dress Feather
By Hanae Mori
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Hanae Mori Vintage Pink fuchsia / magenta colors Impeccable hand-beaded silk Carefully crafted, the attention to detail is insane, the scalloped edges, perfectly placed beads, the ma...
1990's Karl Lagerfeld Black Mini Dress with Beaded Bodice
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Deconstructed abstract green, red, yellow, blue and purple hand beaded florals on front and back of bodice. Skirt is minimal and plain black.
Off-white satin beaded evening dress Neiman Marcus Circa 1950's
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white satin beaded evening dress. Tulle and acetate petticoat.
KIRSTY WARD white metallic tinsel blue wire bead embellished dress UK10 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Navy piping with metallic blue coil wire plastic bead embellishments. Made in: United Kingdom CONDITION: Condition: Very good, this item was pre-owned and is in very good condition.
Marc Jacobs Custom Original Mystical Bronze Sequin Beaded Chiffon Dress Size 4
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
It also has a lot of raw edge chiffon that looks amazing and finished with beads at the hemline and puzzling chiffon ribbons that are all hand beaded with circular cut out sequins th...
Backless evening dress with beaded "trompe l'oeil" vest Circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless evening dress with beaded "trompe l'oeil" vest. No fabric composition tag but the main fabric is probably made of crepe chiffon.
1920s Adair - France Bohemian Brown Silk Beaded Bohemian Tunic Dress
By House of Adair
Located in Gresham, OR
1920s Adair - France Bohemian Brown Silk Beaded Bohemian Tunic Dress: A rare example of this fine house's signature style beadwork (turquoise, yellow and black seed beading in horizo...
Brand New Cucculelli Shaheen Black Hand Beaded Silk Dress US 8
Located in Brossard, QC
Sheer detail at upper chest neck area and upper back Heavily beaded detail throughout Invisible zip closure at back Mock neck Long sleeves Silver, green and blue beads Front slit Flo...
Antonio Berardi Extraordinary Runway Beaded Monastic Tabard Cady Dress Gown
By Valentino Couture, Antonio Berardi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fashioned of long black panels against midnight-blue taffeta panels; sheer tulle side panels with black sequins and beaded embellishment. Open back of sheer net tulle identically emb...
Isabell Gerhart Black Silk Chrystal Rhinestone Gold Beaded Evening Dress 1970s
By Isabell Gerhart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The dress is done in an all over horizontal design, in silver & gold, the rhinestones really sparkle when they hit the light. Gold glass tube beads & gold glass caviar beads add to t...
Elaborately Beaded Strapless Black Cocktail Dress and Jacket circa 1950
Located in New Hope, PA
Classic elegance, this strapless black short evening dress is covered with black bugle and caviar beads in a flower and vine pattern. There are five rows of beads at the top of the ...
Roberto Cavalli Fully Beaded Black Silk Cocktail Dress Italian 46
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Roberto Cavalli Fully Embellished Black Silk Cocktail Dress Italian size - 46 Fully Embellished Over the Black Silk in Black, Gold, Red and White Beads. A-Line Style, Fully Lined in...
1980S PAULINE TRIGERE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New York, NY
1980S PAULINE TRIGERE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown
Halston 1970s Vintage Black Beaded Silk Halter Jumpsuit, Size 2/XS
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
70s Halston black silk beaded V neck halter jumpsuit with open back. Perfect for cocktail party.
Exceptional 2000’s Bias Cut Hand Beaded Chocolate Brown Silk Evening Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
An exceptional early 2000’s hand beaded Silk dress. Crafted in a chocolate brown Pure Silk, adorned in hundreds of thousands of meticulously hand sewn glass beads and sequins, with a...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Wedding Gown w. Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Ivory silk with iridescent glass beads and pearl...
2014 Julien MacDonald Runway Purple and Silver Sequin and Beaded Dress
By Julien Macdonald
Located in London, GB
In its sheerest places, the mesh of the skirt is also beaded with rows of glittering silver bugle beads like cobwebs that have caught the morning dew.
1950S Lipstick Red Silk Organza Solid Sequin Beaded Column Gown
Located in New York, NY
Custom made for Rat Pack era Opera & lounge singer Vivian Della Chiesa who sang in Miami with Sinatra and was a featured performer at the Waldorf Astoria New York 1950S Lipstick Red ...
1960s Mr Blackwell Custom Red Crepe Beaded Gown and Cape
By Mr Blackwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mr Blackwell Custom gown Red crepe Inner boning and lining Decorative white bead, rhinestone, and gold trim V neckline Back slit Back zipper closure V-shaped separate matching...
OLEG CASSINI Black and Gold Beaded Gown Size 8
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Oleg Cassini gown is composed of a black silk with gold, black, and silver beading. Features a racer style neckline with center back zipper closure. In great vintage condition...
1960's Ivory Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 8-10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cocktail dress is composed of a white (Ivory hue) silk with beading and short sleeves. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cro...
2000’s Beaded Animal Print Silk Bias Cut Asymmetric Goddess Evening Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
Featuring a boho y2k animal printed exterior with hand beaded shoulder straps that crossover at the back and a tiered asymmetrical silhouette.
$700Sale Price|20% Off
Escada Black Silk Heavily Silver Beaded Sleeveless Evening Dress - 36
By Escada
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Escada Black Silk Heavily Beaded Sleeveless Evening Dress - 36 This dress looks more like a Naeem Khan than an Escada.
Black and ivory cocktail dress with beaded bottom edge Giambattista VALLI
By Giambattista Valli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and ivory cocktail dress with beaded ( black and white PVC fringes beads) bottom edge.
Victoria Royal Vintage Black and Gold Embellished Beaded Tassel Gown Long Sleeve
By Victoria Royal
Located in San Francisco, CA
Amazing long sleeve black Victoria Royal Ltd. 1960's full length gown with gold bead embellishment at bodice and sleeves. Gold ribbon trim at hem and tiny gold tassels adorn the bott...
1960's Heavily Beaded Aqua Cocktail Dress Size Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage cocktail dress features heavy beading in an aqua hue with a drape accent of some of the beading. An absolutely stunning piece. There is a center back zipper. In excellen...
1960s Haute Couture International Heavily Beaded Gown Size Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Haute Couture International 1960s gown is an absolute stunner featuring immaculate beading throughout in a silver hue. There is a center back zipper closure. It is composed of 1...
VERSACE cream gold bead clear crystal embellished hem shift dress IT38 XS
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE cream gold bead clear crystal embellished hem shift dress IT38 XS Reference: CC/A00392 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Material: Viscose, Blend Color: Cream, Gold ...
Louis Feraud 1970's Black Lace Up Dress with Beaded Trim
By Louis Feraud
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black wool crepe sleeveless tunic-style dress with jewel neckline and arm holes embellished in white, yellow, and purple seed beads, front bodice lace up detail with waist ties, zipp...
STAVROPOULOS Black Chiffon Gown with Beaded Bust Size 4 6
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Stavropoulos gown is composed of a black silk chiffon and features a beaded bust with straps. There is a center back zipper closure.
Loris Azzaro Black Silk Halter Gown with Beaded Bodice, Circa 1970
By Loris Azzaro Couture
Located in Paris, Paris
The halter-style bodice, crafted from sheer tulle, is hand-embroidered with faceted glass beads in a gradient of amber, yellow, green, and black tones, creating a dazzling ombré effe...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN AW2010 Angels Demons black gold bead structural dress IT40 S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN AW2010 Angels Demons black gold bead structural dress IT40 S Reference: NKLL/A00263 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Lee Alexander McQueen Collection: FW 2010 Ang...
Kaufmanfranco Hand Beaded Taupe Evening Dress w Cut-Out Waist Size 4
By KaufmanFranco
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This dress is equal parts, chic and sexy, made in the most beautiful entirely hand beaded taupe color. This amazing evening dress has a cut out back with a draped front that creates ...
1970's Blue Jersey Gown with Beaded Applique Size Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of a blue jersey with a beaded applique on the bust and sleeves. Features a draped design with a center back zipper closure, and hook & eyes at the sleeve end.
$1,540Sale Price|30% Off
Malcolm Starr Heavily Beaded Green Silk Organza Gown, Circa 1970s
By Malcolm Starr
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Malcolm Starr Heavily Beaded Green Silk Organza Gown - 8- Circa 70's This Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr creation is fabulous.
$682Sale Price|35% Off
New Badgley Mischka Couture Beaded Evening Dress Gown Sz 4
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Conroe, TX
Badgley Mischka Gown Brand New with Tags Shell: 100% Silk Lining: 100% Polyester Sequined Neckline Flowing down one side and at back strap Zipper and Hook Closure Bust 36" Empire W...
Ceil Chapman Champagne-Colored Satin Beaded Cocktail Dress Ca. 1965
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Studio City, CA
The dress itself is in excellent condition however there is scattered bead loss throughout especially at the top of the shoulder straps.
1960's Substantial Glass Hand Beaded Off White Cream Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Substantial Glass Hand Beaded Off White Cream Gown from the 1960's. The dress is fashioned with heavily beaded pearl like accents and adornments.
Vintage 1980's Bob Mackie Black Gold Fully Beaded Dress Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
US 8 - please check our measurements) Hand Beaded, 100% Silk, Black and Gold Beads with Sequins Over the Black Tulle.
NEW Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas 2013 Beaded Kaftan Dress with Belt 44
By Peter Dundas, Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning piece by Emilio Pucci Designed by Peter Dundas for Pucci's Resort 2013 collection Dark olive green color Hand-embroidered beads in floral & animal motives V-Neck with ...
Wrapped evening dress with rhinestone and beads embellishment Just Cavalli NEW
By Just Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wrapped evening dress with rhinestone and beads embellishment. Main fabric composition: rayon.
MATTHEW WILLIAMSON green iridescent gold bullet bead sheath dress UK8 S
By Matthew Williamson
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Hidden back zip closure. Metallic bead and sequin detail along front. Made in: Poland CONDITION: Condition: Excellent, this item was pre-owned and is in excellent condition.
Vintage Black Beaded and Velvet Applique Dress, Circa 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful vintage dress from the 1920's. Made from a flowy black rayon, the skirt portion of the dress is velvet with beading and colorful velvet flowers appliqued across t...
1960's Pink Floral Lace Beaded Cocktail Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
The rounded neckline is framed by a pointed collar, which is embellished with rows of silver glass beads and silver bugle beads. The simple shoulder line, sets off the full length in...
$409Sale Price|20% Off
LA PERLA Size 8 Black Viscose Blend Beaded Sleeveless Long Dress
By La Perla
Located in San Francisco, CA
LA PERLA long dress in a black viscose blend featuring a sleeveless style, beaded embellishments, and a side zipper closure.
Black chiffon cocktail dress with black beaded bustier BILL BLASS EVENING
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black chiffon cocktail dress with black beaded bustier. BILL BLASS EVENING for Bergdorf Goodman.
Bob Mackie for Neiman Marcus Vintage 1980s Black Silver Beaded Open Back Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
The reverse provides the dress’s defining feature: an exceptionally deep open back surrounded by dense vertical rows of metallic bugle beads. Multiple beaded strands descend progress...
A vintage 1990s purple Tomsaz Starzewski Aubergine Beaded Cocktail Dress
By Tomasz Starzewski, Tomasz Starzewski
Located in London, GB
The dress is elegantly beaded all over in a star design and both the outer fabric and lining are silk.
Vintage Bob Mackie Beaded Gown 1970s Plunging Neckline Batwing Sleeves
By Bob Mackie
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning beaded gown by Bob Mackie dripping in 70s glam! Cher Era!!
Hand Embroidered, Sequin and Bead Red Satin Peacock Dress Panel 1950s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous red satin dress panel, featuring a beautiful hand embroidered black sequin and gold bead peacock. The panel is ready to be made up. It is in very good condition, with very f...
Vicky Tiel Black Lace Beaded and Silk Off Shoulder Gown
By Vicky Tiel, Vickey Tiel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vicky Tiel Black Lace Beaded and Silk Off Shoulder Gown - 6 This beautiful Vicky Teal piece is in excellent condition.
Miss Ruth Relief Beaded Stretch Wool Sequin Gown Size Small
By Miss Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Miss Ruth design is composed of a relief beaded & sequin black wool. Features a center back zipper closure, with scoop back style.
Vintage Oleg Cassini Black Tie Beaded Lace & Taffeta Evening Gown, 1980s US 12
By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in Maghera, GB
Designed in dramatic black, the fitted bodice is fashioned from sheer floral lace lavishly embellished with iridescent glass beads, bugle beads and sequins, including dimensional flo...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Judith Ann Creations Beaded Ivory Gown with Crystal Tassel Shoulders, 1980s
By Judith Ann Creations
Located in Kingston, NY
At the center front, a sheer illusion cutout framed by meticulous bead detailing offers a hint of daring contrast to the gown’s demure long sleeves and high neckline.
Rare Bob Mackie Gold Beaded Grapevine Illusion Gown Sharon Stone “Casino” US 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Elaborately beaded vines and leaves travel vertically over the body, creating Mackie’s signature illusion effect while emphasizing the long, sculptural silhouette.
Spectacular 1920s Apricot Silk Chiffon Evening Dress w/ Mirror Beaded Trim
Located in Gresham, OR
Skirt is tiered and scalloped at hem and heavily embellished with floral shaped faceted mirrored glass beads. Bodice is unlined with a degradé bead pattern settling into a solid bead...
Jean Lutece 1960s Vintage Beaded Black Silk Embellished Coat Dress
By Jean Lutece
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jean Lutece vintage 1960s black silk double breasted coat (or coat dress) with black rhinestone and seed bead embellishment at collar and cuffs. Raw silk features natural slubbing th...
Indian Silk Couture Lehenga Set Beaded Brocade Blouse & Matching Shawl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Indian Silk Lehenga Set with Beaded Brocade Blouse & Matching Shawl. Fits Medium to Large, US Size 8 to 14.
Flapper dress with back sequin, black beads, fringes and blue lining
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Flapper dress with back sequin, black beads, fringes and blue lining. Zip closure on the middle back.
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.
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