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Chloe Peach Silk Pleated Maxi Dress, Size 36
By Chloé
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Chloe silk maxi dress in peach color, with pleated details. This dress fluidly flows alongside you body like a silky waterfall. The opulent drapes remind us of an ancie...
2008 Hervé Léger Runway Documented Nude Bandage Maxi-Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in London, GB
Champagne-toned maxi dress from Max Azria's debut collection for the Hervé Léger Fall 2008 runway, conceived as the house’s sculptural take on a bridal silhouette. Hervé Léger rose t...
Valentino Spring 2014 Women's Embellished Lace Maxi Dress IT42/UK10
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Absolutely beautiful Valentino embellished lace maxi dress from the Spring 2014 collection. Bought for £5750 and worn once. Made from heavy golden beige cotton mix guipure lace with ...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2013 Leather Fringe Plunging Backless Maxi Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2013 Leather Fringe Plunging Backless Maxi Dress Size: IT 38 Condition: Excellent
UNWORN Emilio Pucci Peter Dundas Studded Crochet Knit Maxi Dress 42
By Peter Dundas, Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Absolutely Insane Emilio Pucci Off White Crochet Knit Cutout Gown Designed By Peter Dundas SS 2011 collection Sold Out Immediately Details: Exclusive and gorgeous EMILIO PUCC...
1970s Pale Cream Pintuck Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1970 maxi dress encompasses a bohemian aesthetic and is crafted from cream silk or a silk - rayon blend. It has elements of Victoriana in the high, ruffle neckline and formal, ...
2003 Tom Ford for Gucci Runway Pink Strapless Corset Maxi Dress
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
This memorable dress was worn by supermodel Natalia Vodianova on the runway for Gucci’s Fall 2003 collection, designed by Tom Ford (look 39/45). True to form, this collection was inc...
1990s Bespoke Pink Silk Maxi Dress with Rhinestones and Silver Lace
Located in London, GB
This fairy-tale 1990s bespoke gown is crafted from frothy, textured baby pink silk chiffon. Embellished halterneck straps meet at the front of the bust where it is finished with a si...
1970s Edwardian Style Cream Chiffon Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1970s wedding gown draws on the decade’s love affair with certain aspects of 'Victorina' and Edwardian tailoring. It is crafted from a manmade, off-white chiffon trim...
Amazing 1940s Botanical Asian Inspired Paisley Cotton + Linen 40s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1940s Botanical Asian inspired linen and cotton maxi dress! Features vibrant colors of red, green, yellow, black and beige. Full metal zipper up the front to control ...
1960s Fantasy Tweed Couture Maxi Dress with Off-the-Shoulder Detail
Located in London, GB
This elegant, fantasy tweed dress was couture-made in the 1960s. Fantasy tweed is a multi-colour tweed woven to a highly distinct pattern from clashing fibres of different fabrics. I...
Vintage Leonard Paris Silk Floral Print Maxi Dress, Circa 1970s, XS/S
By Leonard, Leonard of Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Known for their unique, feminine prints and exotic designs, Leonard Paris is a staple when it comes to comfortable yet elegant designs. In a sense, every Leonard dress is a canvas on...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 Runway Chain Cutout Plunging Neckline Maxi Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 Runway Chain Embellished Cutout Plunging Neckline Maxi Dress Size XS Look 6 from the Spring 2005 Collection.
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Vintage Faces People Print Hooded Mesh Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Vintage Faces People Print Hooded Mesh Maxi Dress Size M
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2000 Embellished Psychedelic Print Maxi Skirt Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2000 Runway Embellished Psychedelic Print Bodycon Maxi Skirt Dress IT 42 Please note this item can be worn as a dress or a skirt based on preference.
Amazing 1970s Gold + Silver Silk Brocade Beaded Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1970s gold and silver silk brocade beaded Moroccan kaftan / maxi dress! Features an iridescent gold and silver with bronze beads around the collar and each sleeve cuf...
Zuhair Murad Maxi Dress by Zuhair Murad Spring-Summer 2014
By Zuhair Murad
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ZUHAIR MURAD - Spring/Summer 2014 Ready-to-Wear Collection under the artistic direction of Zuhair Murad. Comprising a short nude tulle dress embellished with pearls and a silk linin...
1970s Pale Light Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Vintage Boho 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s pale yellow and white cotton voile and lace boho empire maxi dress! Features white lace around the bodice and at the ruffle hem. Can be worn on or off the shoulders. Fl...
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1997 Vintage Embellished Open Back Maxi Evening Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1997 Vintage Embellished Open Back Maxi Evening Dress IT 40 Jean Paul Gaultier tortoise shell print maxi dress featuring embellished neckline, open back and h...
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil S/S 2002 Vintage “Portraits” Faces Mesh Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil S/S 2002 Vintage “Portraits” Faces Mesh Maxi Dress Size L As seen on Kylie Jenner previously, purchased from us!
1970s Andre Laug Creme Silk Floral Print Maxi Dress
By André Laug
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s creme Andre Laug silk chiffon off shoulder maxi dress. Perfect for summer party or wedding. Size: Small Bust: 32 inches/ Waist: 25 inches / Hip: free/ Dress length: 54.5 inc...
Leonard Paris Silk Floral Floral Print Open Square-Back Maxi Dress, 1970s
By Leonard, Leonard of Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Known for their unique, feminine prints and exotic designs, Leonard Paris is a staple when it comes to comfortable yet elegant designs. In a sense, every Leonard dress is a canvas on...
L’Agence Contemporary Women's Shell Print Maxi Dress, Size XS, New
Located in London, GB
Stunning L’Agence Sachi shell print maxi dress. Bought for £450 and unworn. Made from cream fluid polyester crepe with a georgoues seashell print. It has a super flattering empire b...
Amazing 1970s Roberta Lynn Paisley Caftan Vintage 70s Kaftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1970s ROBERTA LYNN of California paisley print caftan maxi dress ! The silkiest fabric tat looks fantastic on. Simple wrap style with single snap at top left inside should...
Maria Lucia Hohan silver lurex off the shoulder midi maxi body con dress FR 34
By Maria Lucia Hohan
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage Maria Lucia Hohan Off the shoulder stretch fitted dress in silver with silver lurex flecked thread throughout Ribbed Tight wiggle fit Slight draping to the waist...
2010 Chloe Ecru Silk Chiffon Maxi-Dress with Silver Rhinestone Detailing
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
This romantic dress was designed by Hannah MacGibbon for Chloé Fall 2010, and may have been part of a capsule collection. It is tailored from off-white or ecru coloured sheer silk ch...
NEW Missoni Multicolor Signature Crochet Knit Kaftan Style Maxi Dress Gown 38
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
This classy Missoni dress epitomizes effortless seaside sophistication, blending the brand’s iconic heritage with a modern, relaxed silhouette. Featuring the signature zigzag knit, t...
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Vintage Moroccan Pink Floral Damask Caftan, Handcrafted Designer Maxi Gown, 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Pink Floral Damask Caftan, Handcrafted Designer Maxi Gown, 1970s A beautiful vintage Moroccan designer caftan handcrafted in Morocco during the 1970s, tailored from...
Vintage Japanese hand made peach floral silk over coat maxi robe gown kimono
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Vintage Japanese kimono in 100% silk Handmade in Japan Floor length Pale peach with coloured print Comes with a blush pink silk ribbon that gives you the option to wear this open o...
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.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.