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Stunning Dolce & Gabbana Y2K Lace & Silk Evening Dress Sequin Bowtie Detail 42
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
A DOLCE & GABBANA classic signature piece that will last you for years Made out of a fantastic material combination mix Silk with stunning lace trimmings Sequin Bowtie de...
Black evening dress in silk velvet, lace and satin Fontana Couture
By Fontana
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black evening dress in silk velvet, lace and satin. Draped on the bust with black silk satin fabric and attached behind the neck.
Alexander McQueen Autumn-Winter 2001 black silk and lace evening dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen Autumn-Winter 2001 black silk and lace evening dress - drop waist - low back - black lace skirt, yoke and collar
John Anthony Couture Level Green Lace and Silk Chiffon Evening Dress
By John Anthony
Located in New Hope, PA
John Anthony has designed an elegant and feminine evening dress combining a hip length pale green lace bodice with a matching green skirt made from four layers of silk chiffon.
John Galliano Black Deconstructed Silk and Lace Evening Dress, ss 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Runway John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2002 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Crafted from an array of fabrics including lace, silk, crepe, ...
Chanel Black Silk & Lace Mini Dress Cocktail Dress
By Chanel
Located in Studio City, CA
1980's Chanel black short-sleeved mini dress comprised of a medium weight silk fitted upper bodice, a horizontally ruched lace mid-section, a fitted waist made of gathered lace and a...
Black silk evening dress with lace and rhinestone waist band Lorena Sarbu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk evening dress with lace and rhinestone waist band.
Gianni Versace black silk evening wrap dress with lace underlay, fw 2000
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianni Versace black silk evening wrap dress ▪ Lace underlay ▪ Open back ▪ Beaded belt fastening ▪ Boat neck ▪ Pleated detail at waist ▪ Draped detail at back fastening ▪ IT 3...
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Bill Blass Lacquered Lace Over Black silk chiffon Evening Dress 1970s 12
By Bill Blass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bill Blass lacquered lace black silk chiffon evening dress from the 1970s.
NEW Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas Silk Lace & Leather Cocktail Evening Dress 42
By Emilio Pucci, Peter Dundas
Located in Switzerland, CH
Gorgeous dress by Peter Dundas designed for Emilio Pucci Special piece in black and blue colors Extraordinary material combination Finest silk combined with softest lambskin glove le...
Gianni Versace F/W 2000 Runway Plunging Lace Silk Backless Evening Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 2000 Runway Plunging Sheer Lace Silk Backless Evening Dress Gown IT 40 Look 59 from the Fall 2000 Collection.
Gianni Versace F/W 2000 Runway Plunging Lace Silk Backless Evening Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 2000 Runway Plunging Sheer Lace Silk Backless Evening Dress Gown IT 42 Look 57 from the Fall 2000 Collection.
Ronald Amey Evening Gown Black Lace and Silk Taffeta Formal Dress Vintage 70s
By Ronald Amey
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
A breathtaking piece of 1970s American couture, this black lace and taffeta evening gown by Ronald Amey is a rare find for collectors of fine vintage fashion. Crafted with exceptiona...
Valentino 2000s Size 6 Black Silk Lace Cut-Out Sequin Evening Gown Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet classic early 2000s VALENTINO black silk and lace cut-out evening gown ! Features a tailored bodice with black lace sequin cut-out detail with rhinestone encrusted buckle a...
GERMAINE MONTEIL c.1930s Black Silk Velvet Belted Floral Lace Evening Dress Gown
Located in Thiensville, WI
Rare vintage Germaine Monteil c.1930's black silk velvet belted floral lace evening gown. Long dolman sleeves with six covered button detail and four concealed snap closures at cuffs...
Valentino Silk Dress with Lace Insets
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible black silk dress by Valentino. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a solid silk skirt and diamond shaped panels over the bustline. There are angular bead enhansed black...
1930s Black Silk and Lace Dress
Located in Alford, MA
Hard-to-find 1930s cocktail dress in excellent condition with a scoop-neck, sleeveless bodice of black silk charmeuse and a tiered skirt of black lace. The bodice is studded with rhi...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Lace and White Silk Evening Dress, FW 2005
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2005 ▪ Fabric: Lace, Silk ▪ Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ Man...
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Silk and Lace Evening Dress, FW 2003
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Yves Saint Laurent ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2003 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Lace ▪ Details: This black sheer evening dress is made of silk and lace.
RARE Prada 2006 Pleated Silk & Lace Lingerie Style Evening Cocktail Dress 42
By Prada
Located in Switzerland, CH
Romantic details and retro suggestions inspire this lingerie dress that combines the elegant sheen of silk and the romantic delicacy of lace. DETAILS: A rare find - this Prada dr...
Vintage 1920s Silk Velvet and Lace Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty dress from the 1920s in a rust /gold colour silk velvet and biscuit colour lace. The dress has a button opening at the back and is lined to hip leval. The sleeves and yoke...
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Runway Unworn Lace Up Train Black Silk Evening Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Runway Unworn Lace Up Train Black Silk Evening Dress Gown Finale Look 37 from the Gucci Fall 2002 Runway Collection.
1930s Vintage Peach Silk Crepe Lace Evening Gown, Excellent Condition
Located in Kingston, NY
This floor-length dress is an exquisite example of early American couture, crafted from whisper-weight silk crepe and layered with a gossamer floral lace overlay that dances in the l...
1930s Antique Lace and Silk Chiffon Drop-Waist Evening Gown
Located in Kingston, NY
An exquisite example of early 1930s craftsmanship, this vintage peach lace and silk chiffon gown captures the ethereal elegance and fluid silhouette of the Art Deco era. Designed wit...
Christian Dior Vintage Women's Silk Lace Dress, Powder Pink, Size M
By Christian Dior
Located in CACHAN, FR
Christian Dior vintage dress in silk and powder pink lace. The dress features a V-neckline with lace details, a drape on the front and a textured pencil skirt. Button closure on the ...
Dolce & Gabbana Silk One Sleeve Lace up Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The fitted dress has one sleeve and intricate functional adjustable lacing along the top of the sleeve from wrist to shoulder...
Karl Lagerfeld Silk Dress with Lace Cut outs
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning fine silk wool blend black dress by Karl Lagerfeld. A lace panel inset surrounds the waist, hem, upper back and sleeves from above the elbow to wrist. It has a bateau nec...
2000s Diane von Furstenberg Navy Lace Dress - Silk Lined
By Diane Von Furstemberg
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
A timelessly elegant piece from the 2000s Diane von Furstenberg collection. This sophisticated navy blue dress is crafted from intricate floral nylon lace and features a luxurious 10...
Richilene Vintage Black Lace Hand-Painted Silk Dress with Tags, 1970s
By Richilene
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage 1970s Richilene with the original $495 price tags still attached! Nude illusion black lace and hand-painted flowers. Silk ribbon sash. 100% Silk. Partially lined wit...
S/S 2003 Dolce & Gabbana lace-up bondage ruched silk midi dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Milano, Lombardia
S/S 2003 Dolce & Gabbana lace-up bondage ruched silk midi dress This runway midi dress from Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring/Summer 2003 collection is crafted from silk with dramatic ruchin...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine silk dress with stretch from Christian Dior. It has a scoop neck front and back with intricate lacing starting at one shoulder crossing the front and back wrap...
LORIS AZZARO PARIS Champagne Silk Beaded Lace Evening Gown, circa 1983–1986
By Loris Azzaro, Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in London, GB
A spectacular example of Loris Azzaro’s early Parisian evening wear, this gown pairs an exquisitely embellished beaded lace bodice with a dramatically tiered champagne silk satin ski...
Vintage Versace Black Silk and Lace Gown Dress NWT
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Versace Vintage Sexy Black Silk and Lace Long Dress. Early 2000-s Content: 99% silk, 1% polyamide Italian Size 40 - US 4 Measurements approx.; Bust - 34 inches, Waist - up to 29" ...
Spectacular Alexander McQueen Runway Gown Black Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
As if conjured from midnight sea-spray, this Spring/Summer 2012 Alexander McQueen gown unfurls like a dark bloom caught in motion. The bodice - sculpted close to the torso -disappear...
Vicky Tiel Couture Silk and Lace Full Skirt Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk and lace full skirted dress by Vicky Tiel. It has a fitted silk bodice with a sweetheart neckline and notched elbow length sleeves. The full skirt's top layer...
Dolce & Gabbana Unworn Lace Leopard Print Belted Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana Unworn Lace Leopard Print Belted Silk Dress IT 40
Black Dolce & Gabbana Ruched Silk & Lace Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in New York, NY
Black ruched silk and lace sleeveless bodycon dress by Dolce & Gabbana. Sweetheart neckline. Narrow straps. Zip closure at back. 24" bust, 18" waist, 55" length.
Scaaai 1990s Boutique Black Silk Brocade & Black Guipure Lace Evening Gown 10
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Square neck dress with a fitted lace and brocade bodice, is backed with nude chiffon, the bodice is fitted through the bust & waist, skims the hips and falls full in black silk broca...
Leonard Paris Floral Silk Lace Inset Maxi Dress, 1990s
By Leonard of Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Synonymous with luxury and innovation, Léonard Paris is known for their silk jersey dresses and signature orchid prints. Referring to himself as “... a couturier with a sense of mark...
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NEW Dolce Gabbana Crochet Knit Lace Print Silk Dress 44
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
DOLCE & GABBANA BLACK CROCHET KNIT LACE PRINT SILK DRESS DETAILS: A DOLCE & GABBANA classic signature piece that will last you for years From Dolce & Gabbana m...
Patricia Saunders Custom Vintage Silk + Nude Illusion Lace Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning custom made formal dress with a Spanish flare by Patricia Saunders. Couture hand stitched detailing with the highest quality fabric and craftsmanship. Gorgeous pr...
Beautiful Vintage Bill Blass Couture Silk Taffeta Lace Long Sleeve Evening Gown
By Attributed to Bill Blass, Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage BILL BLASS couture black silk taffeta and lace evening gown! Features luxurious black silk taffeta, with black French lace details throughout.
2010s Alberta Ferretti Aubergine Silk Chiffon and Lace Halterneck Dress
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in London, GB
Underneath sits a column shaped skirt tailored from the same silk-chiffon. The dress is lined with tonal purple silk-satin.
Geoffrey Beene Silk Lace Slip Dress with Sheer Back 1980s
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black lace slip dress by Geoffrey Beene in an intracate, elaborate circular pattern. It has spaghetti straps with the scallop edge of the lace across the top of the dress ...
1970s Bill Blass Black Lace and Silk Tafetta Maxi Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1970s Bill Blass Black Lace long sleeve dress with silk taffeta skirt and black ribbon sash. Perfect for black tie event. Size: Medium Bust: 36 inches/ waist: 28 inches/ Dres...
Edith Flagg Vintage 1960s Nude Illusion Silk + Lace Cocktail Dress
By Edith Flagg
Located in Sparks, NV
Elegant vintage cocktail dress by California designer Edith Flagg. Nude silk with chantilly lace bustline. Details: Fully Lined Back Metal Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: N...
A Christian Lacroix Silk and Lace Cocktail dress Circa 1995/2000
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1995/2000. France Beautiful cocktail dress for an event in silk and lace by Christian Lacroix dating from the late 1990s. Fitted dress with a bottom in white wild silk covered ...
1970s Werle Beverly Hills Vintage Black Sheer Silk + Lace Dress
By Daniel Werle
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage Werle dress in paper thin silk with full blouson sleeves and lace trim. This dress features rear zip, hook and button closure. There is no marked size, but this fits...
Oscar De La Renta Rose Print Lace Embellished Silk Blend Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in London, GB
Oscar De La Renta Rose Print Lace Embellished Silk Blend Dress Magenta pink shift dress adorned with all-over rose print. Featuring black lace trimmed skirt, crew-neck and conceale...
Gucci Pink Silk Corset Dress with Lace Trim
By Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rose pink silk dress from Gucci. It has a corset bodice which comes to a point at the waist with adjustable spaghetti straps, topstitched pink silk and black lace cups, c...
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...
Christian Dior Black Wool and Openwork Lace Cocktail Dress with Silk Lining
By Christian Dior
Located in CACHAN, FR
Elegant and refined, this Christian Dior Paris cocktail dress is crafted in black wool with a luxurious silk lining and features striking openwork guipure-style lace panels throughout.
Iconic Archival Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Absolutely iconic Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Spine Lace Dress. Exuding an enigmatic allure that's both cutting-edge and timeless, the Laser Cut Black Leather Lace Dress fro...
1960s Edward Abbott Dusky Pink Corded Lace and Silk Chiffon Dress
By Edward Abbott
Located in London, GB
This utterly charming dress was designed by Edward Abbott in the 1960s. Beautifully constructed, it is tailored from corded lace and silk chiffon in a soft, dusky pink. It features a...
Versace 2005 Silk Snake Print Sheer Lace Medusa Embellished Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Versace 2005 Collection Silk Snake Print Dress Gown Italian size 44 - US 8 Sheer Lace Waist, Gold Tone Metal Medusa Decoration Fully Lined in Black Silk, Side Zip Closure Two Front S...
Vintage Bill Blass Size 10 12 Black Chantilly Silk Satin Lace 1990s Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BILL BLASS black chantilly lace, silk and satin long sleeve evening gown ! Features nude chiffon under the bodice.
Nina Ricci Bead, Sequin & Lace Hand-Embellished Silk Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in London, GB
Nina Ricci Bead, Sequin & Lace Hand-Embellished Silk Dress Black dress fully crafted from silk and adorned with an intricate bead and sequin detailing with a delicate...
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.
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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.