1930s Art Deco Fully Sequined Cobalt Blue Silk Chiffon Halter Mermaid Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Art Deco Fully Sequined Cobalt Blue Silk Chiffon Halter Mermaid Gown: A stunning gown by an
1930s Art Deco Fully Sequined Cobalt Blue Silk Chiffon Halter Mermaid Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Art Deco Fully Sequined Cobalt Blue Silk Chiffon Halter Mermaid Gown: A stunning gown by an
Sleeveless "mermaid" blue and green sequin evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless "mermaid" blue and green sequin evening dress. Black rayon lining. Invisible zip closure
$444Sale Price|82% Off
Size: 36
Escada Couture Dark Blue Choker Neck with Sequins/Beads Mermaid Silk Nightgown
By Escada
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Escada Couture dark blue choker neck with silver sequins and black beads mermaid silk
1980s Oleg Cassini Teal Sequin Mermaid Disco Dress
By Oleg Cassini
Located in New York, NY
1980s Oleg Cassini Teal Sequin Mermaid Dress
1960s Norman Norell Blue Mermaid Sequin Gown
By Norman Norell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Original Norell Mermaid gown from the 1960's. Slinky, sexy, iridescent and fabulous. Hand sewn
Purple sequin mermaid gown, circa 1969
Located in London, GB
Constructed in sequins and silk, this full-length mermaid effect blue and purple gown features an
Vintage 1920's Couture Royal Blue Sequin Beaded Sheer Tulle Mermaid Flapper Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking French museum quality sparkling net-tulle mermaid flapper gown dating back to the mid
$2,500
Size: F40 fits like a Small
Unworn NINA RICCI 2008 Vintage Runway Silk Corseted Evening Gown Massive Train
By Nina Ricci
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Nina Ricci FW08 Vintage Runway Silk exterior Purple, orange, gray hues mix together for an amazing Fall/Winter Gown Looks, and was, extremely expensive A true Bell of the Ball gown H...
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
L 15.5 in
Edwardian Peridot Old Mine Diamond Pearl Festoon Swag Necklace Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE FESTOON NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL ROUND FACETED PERIDOT GEMS SET WITH PEARLS AND AN OLD MINE DIAMOND IN A GORG...
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1980s Bob Mackie Backless Halter Tie Black Satin Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This early 1980s Bob Mackie black satin evening gown features a backless halter tie design, a keyhole neckline, and draped waist detailing. Approximate measurements: Size - removed ...
White backless evening jersey dress with rhinestone embellishment LORIS AZZARO
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White backless evening slip dress with rhinestone embellishment. SIZE S
Lillie Rubin Sheer Black Polka Dot and Lace Soft Tulle Gothic Evening Gown SM
By Lillie Rubin
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Make an unforgettable entrance wearing this stunning Lillie Rubin sheer black ballgown. The gown has beautiful details. Embellished with a play of textures: gorgeous floral black lac...
$1,500
Size: fits like a USA 8 or 6
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Floral Khaki Unique Evening Gown Backless Crystal
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Khaki color Unique backless design Lined in nude silk so some parts look see-through, but it is actually the lining There are crystals throughout, I showed s...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
By Narciso Rodriguez
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Narciso Rodriguez 2018 Original Price $2,995 Special Capsule Collection for Barneys NY The most adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded Silk Embellished Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
wedding / bridal / bride Les Habitudes Couture Vintage 1990's Entirely hand-made in England 100% silk Size Medium but fits like a XS/S Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in i...
Black backless wrapped jersey evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black backless wrapped jersey evening dress. Gather on the front. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SAMPLE SIZE 38 (Fr) M
DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Silk Black Floral Bustier Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana 1990's Vintage Pristine 60% silk blend IT44 (maybe could also fit an IT46) Requires a D or larger breast cup Measurements in inches laying flat: length of dress 3...
Gold metal mesh backless cocktail dress
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold mesh backless cocktail dress. Beige cotton lining . Chain and chain clasp closure on the top back. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
S/S 1996 Atelier Versace Haute Couture Copper Lace Leopard Rhinestone Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace, Atelier Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible leopard print chiffon and copper lace Atelier Versace mini dress, designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1996 collection, a version of this super...
MORPHEW ATELIER Cream Multicolored Hand Embroidered Antique One Sleeved Backless
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Cream Multicolored Hand Embroidered Antique One Sleeved Backless Gown with Fringe Vintage condition: Measurements Overall length: 57 in Bust : 33 in Waist : 25 i...
Pale pink satin deshabillé with lace on the sleeve edge
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink satin deshabillé with lace on the sleeve edge and belt. Snap closure on the middle front + one ribbon inside SIZE L
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.