1950s Ben Reig Black Silk Ribbon Dress
By Ben Reig
Located in London, GB
This beautiful early 1950s black silk dress is likely to be by Omar Kiam for designer Ben Reig, a
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Ben Reig
1960S Ben Reig Light Pink & Gold Velvet Lorax Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Ben Reig Light Pink & Gold Velvet Lorax Cocktail Dress
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1960s Cocktail Dresses
Black fishtail Dress 1950s Vintage Ben Reig
By Ben Reig
Located in Wallkill, NY
Exquisite detailing on this 1950s black fishtail dress. Left side zipper. 3 buttons black closure. Measuring 34 in. bust - 24 in. waist - 36 in. hip - 45 in. down arm down to skirt b...
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
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1950's Ben Reig Cocktail Dress with Fringed Hem
By Ben Reig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage party dress from Ben Reig dates to the 1950's and is made of cream-colored silk satin
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Ben Reig 1950s Black Silk Chiffon Dress Gown
Located in New York, NY
Ben Reig 1950s Black Silk Chiffon fit and flare gown. Boning at bodice. Beautifully constructed
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1950s American Evening Gowns
Ben Reig Evening Dress
Located in New Hope, PA
Designed by Ben Reig and retailed by the exclusive Tribout Shop at John Wanamaker in Philadelphia
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1950s American Evening Gowns
1950s Ben Reig Candy Pink Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
Beautiful raw silk dress from American designer Ben Reig. This piece is full of quirky details
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1950s American Day Dresses
Ben Reig Black Silk Chiffon Evening Gown in the style of Desses, 1950s
By Ben Reig
Located in New Hope, PA
This beautiful Ben Reig black silk chiffon evening dress is reminiscent of the designs of Jean
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1950s American Evening Gowns
1950s Ben Reig Smoke Gray Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress W/ Rhinestone Buttons
By Ben Reig
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Ben Reig smoke gray silk textured chiffon cocktail dress: Gorgeous rhinestone buttons run the
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Ben Reig Black Draped Illusion-Shoulder Keyhole Cocktail Dress – M, 1930s
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Ben Reig Black Draped Illusion-Shoulder Keyhole Cocktail Dress – M, 1930s
By Ben Reig
Located in Tucson, AZ
” – 26 ½” label: label removed, but belt labeled Ben Reig size: no size tag present besides belt
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1930s American Cocktail Dresses
1950s John Wanamakers Red Silk Gown
Located in Rockwood, ON
Philadelphia. This boutique within the shop sold heavy hitting lines like Madame Gres, Ben Reig, Mainbocher
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1950s Evening Gowns
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John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
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1990s French Cardigans
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
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1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
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1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
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Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
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By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
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1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
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1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses
Ivory wild silk cocktail dress with beadwork and sequin embroideries Circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ivory wild silk cocktail dress with beadwork and sequin. rayon lining. Handmade. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 40 (Fr) L
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1960s Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1960's Gold Lurex Brocade & Rhinestone Evening Gown UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This simply breathtaking early 1960's evening gown, rendered in a gold rose pattern brocade, with lurex thread accents, set against a silk creamy gold faille, and embellished with cl...
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1960s Evening Dresses
S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Brown Silk Taffeta Collared Pocket Mini Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This brown silk taffeta mini dress by Dolce & Gabbana is from the Spring/Summer 1996 collection. Variations of this dress debuted on the runway, modeled by Karen Mulder and Eva Herze...
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Vintage 1930's Blush Silk and Gold Lamé Beaded Evening Gown 1930 dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1930's blush silk and gold lamé dress, with a glistening pattern of leaves, finished with glass beaded embellishments along the neckline, is a rare piece to beh...
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1930s Evening Dresses
1950s Amazing Vintage Silk Chiffon Full Circle Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage cocktail dress with a full swinging delicate silk chiffon skirt and draped bustline. Gorgeous quality and construction with what seems like miles of silk fabric. ...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Ivory lace wedding dress with tulle ruffle bottom edge Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ivory lace wedding dress with tulle ruffle bottom edge. Lining probably in acetate or rayon. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. Total lenght in the front= 145 cm Total len...
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1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
1960s Nina Ricci Couture Ruby Velvet Gown & Cape Ensemble W/ Heavy Bead Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Gresham, OR
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Chloe S/S10 ivory white beige chiffon silk layered sleeveless wedding dress gown
By Chloé
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage Look 29 from the Chloe Spring Summer 2010 runway collection Floor length silk gown in what one would call off white/ecru, or a very pale beige Sleeveless cut with ...
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Chanel cruise 1997 vintage white wedding midi dress with logo button up front
By Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Milano, Lombardia
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1950s Cage Back Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black dress with a bateau neckline, short sleeves and small vertical straps draping in the bodice back. It has a straight skirt with a back vent and an attached belt. The dre...
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1950s American Day Dresses
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Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You
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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