Vintage Bob Mackie S/S 1997 White Gown with White Beaded Bodice
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your bridal style with our Bob Mackie White Gown. This off-shoulder gown features a stunning beaded, sequin, and pearl ornamented bodice and a sweetheart cup, perfect for the...
Bob Mackie 1970's White Long Sleeved Fully Beaded Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Bob Mackie creation epitomizes 1970s glamour with its pristine white silhouette and intricate beadwork.
Iconic 1989 Bob Mackie White Embroidered Beaded Grapevine Design Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
The same dress in gold color was worn by Sharon Stone in the 1995 film Casino. A white embroidered net gown with a beaded grapevine design, from the California Collection - a salute...
Bob Mackie Vintage Embellished White, Silver & Nude Sparkling Evening Gown Sz 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Bob Mackie - An extraordinary evening gown crafted on an illusion mesh base and lavishly adorned with intricate white pearls and white and silver beadwork.
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown!
Bob Mackie Vintage Pearl & Sequin Embellished White & Yellow Mini Evening Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
An exquisite vintage Bob Mackie mini dress, showcasing the designer’s signature glamour and artistry. This striking piece is fully hand-embellished with cascading white, silver & ye...
Vintage Bob Mackie 1990s Size 6 Black, White and Blue Silk Fit n' Flare Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 1990s BOB MACKIE black, white and blue silk sequined and beaded fit n' flare short sleeve dress! Features a fitted black bodice, with a full ivory skirt. Thousands of...
1980's Bob Mackie Semi-Sheer White Embellished Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1980's Bob Mackie semi-sheer white embellished long sleeve gown.
1980s Bob Mackie Sequined Nude Mesh and White Long Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Bob Mackie gown. This fantastic 1980s floor length evening gown is turquoise blue, white, and has a nude mesh bodice with fantastic beaded details.
1980's Vintage Bob Mackie White Gown with White Beaded Bodice
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your bridal style with our 1980's Bob Mackie White Gown. This off-shoulder gown features a stunning beaded bodice and a sweetheart cup, perfect for the vintage bride.
Bob Mackie Black & White Beaded Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Studio City, CA
Bob Mackie entirely bugle beaded black and white "cow pattern" evening gown with elongated side slit, long sleeves and mock turtle neck.
Bob Mackie White Long Sleeve Gown, Beaded & Sequins
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely evening gown from Bob Mackie. It is white with white, green, teal and purple sequins and beads cascading down the dress and sleeves.
Bob Mackie Spring 1989 White Beaded Mesh Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into timeless elegance with this exquisite Bob Mackie white mesh gown, designed to captivate and command attention at any event.
Bob Mackie Vintage 1980s White Flower Embellished Bridal Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An extraordinary piece of vintage glamour by Bob Mackie, this off-white gown is a rare example of his romantic, red carpet-ready eveningwear.
Bob Mackie White Long Sleeve Gown, with waves of Purple and Blue Beads & Sequins
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bob Mackie White Long Sleeve Gown, with waves of Purple and Blue Beads & Sequins.
1980S BOB MACKIE Beige & White Silk Chiffon Handbeaded Floor Length Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Beige & White Silk Chiffon Handbeaded Floor Length Gown
1980's Bob Mackie White Gown with Silver and Gold Beading
By Bob Mackie
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980's White satin crepe, long sleeve, turtleneck Bob Mackie gown embellished with gold and silver beading on the arms and waist.
Bob Mackie
By Bob Mackie
Located in Austin, TX
Bob Mackie heavily beaded white gown. Condition: Very good, all beading intact.
Vintage Bob Mackie Black and White Beaded Flowers Asian Inspired Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage BOB MACKIE Asian inspired black and white beaded floral evening dress! Features a flattering crepe rayon fabric, with thousands of hand-sewn beads throughout. High n...
Vintage Bob Mackie Navy Blue + White Color Blocked Avant Garde Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful, unique vintage Bob Mackie navy & white gown! Slight dolman sleeves.
Bob Mackie Vintage Cream Jumpsuit with Metallic Gold and White Beaded Waistband
By Bob Mackie
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage Bob Mackie jumpsuit that can be worn instead of a formal dress or evening gown. Fully lined with rear zip, hook and button closure. The marked size is 8. The bust me...
Incredible Vintage Bob Mackie Gold Black White Beaded Fringe Mini Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Boca Raton, FL
CFDA and Academy awarded designer Bob Mackie is nothing short of a legend of the fashion and costume world. Sometimes referred to as “the sultan of sequins”, his striking garments sp...
1980s Bob Mackie White Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress w Sheer Beaded Waist Panel
By Bob Mackie
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Bob Mackie White Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress w Sheer Beaded Waist Panel: 1940s inspired silhouette with keyhole knotted front neckline, blouson sleeve and back. Slightly gathered...
Bob Mackie Beaded and Sequined White Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous gown from Bob Mackie is made of white silk chiffon that is covered in beads and sequins in a grape cluster pattern.
1980's Bob Mackie Semi-Sheer White Embellished Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1980's Bob Mackie semi-sheer white embellished gown. Upper features heavily embellished tan mesh, while lower is white silk skirt with slight drape throughout.
1970's Bob Mackie Ivory-White Beaded Silk-Chiffon Halter Illusion Gown & Jacket
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Just when you think this garment couldn't get any prettier, Bob Mackie adds a stunning evening jacket! I totally see this gown gliding down the red carpet.
Bob Mackie Black and White Beaded Maxi Column Dress, 1980s
By Bob Mackie
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Having designed for legends such as Bette Midler, Cher, and Joan Rivers, Mackie’s eye for opulence is unquestionable. This gown done in black silk and beaded with white and silver bu...
Bob Mackie Jersey Dress with Pink and White Crystal Embroidery
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
Bob Mackie black jersey dress with keyhole opening and pink and white crystal embroidery. Size 4/6. Made in the United States.
Vintage Bob Mackie White Embellished Mesh Maxi Length High Neck Gown SZ 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Bob Mackie maxi-length high-neck gown in white.
Vintage 1970's Bob Mackie Beaded Ivory Silk One-Shoulder Grecian Goddess Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Bob Mackie beaded ivory white silk goddess gown dating back to the mid 1970's.
$1,282
Size: Equivalent to French size 36
Evening gown by Loris Azzaro in black and white silk jersey - Paris Circa 1980
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France Long evening dress in black and white silk jersey by Loris Azzaro Couture, dating from the 1980s. Sleeveless peplum dress with a plunging V-neckline at the back and...
1987 Chanel Spring Summer Black and White Wool Jacket with Herringbone Trim
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel 1987 Spring/Summer RTW collection wool jacket by Karl Lagerfeld. All the bells and whistles you want in a vintage Chanel classic piece; black wool boucle, graphic black and wh...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Black White Plunging Cleavage Cut Out Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and highly collectible museum quality vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL by TOM FORD black and white plunging runway cut-out gown ! Features a soft crepe blend fabric that hugs the ...
Vintage Thierry Mugler Black ' Silver Bullet ' Avant Garde 1990s Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
Remarkable vintage Thierry Mugler black dress! Features silver metal 'bullets' at collar, cuffs, and on one side of the skirt hem (at slit). Attached belt that fastens in the back, w...
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...
Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet beaded Gown, Halter Top Bodice 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a sexy evening gown from Oscar de la Renta. It is made of black velvet and has a fully beaded bodice. It is a halter style top, that crosses in the back. The skirt is slit up...
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
Robert Rodriguez Silk Dress with Large Flower
By Robert Rodriguez
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous mint green silk dress by Robert Rodriguez. It has spaghetti straps and lots of diagonal seaming leading to a large petal flower comprising most of the skirt front. It has...
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...
$1,350
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
Sapphire Silk Halter Ball Gown w Tabletop Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine-docked yacht. The convertible halter neck adds real-world practicality, but the jaw-...
Louis Vuitton Sac Deauville 2002 LV Monogram Canvas Deauville Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton Deauville model bag in monogram coated canvas, natural leather and gold metal, 1 large patch pocket on the front, beige coated canvas interior trimmed with natural leat...
Massive Glass Beaded Handmade Artisan Choker Bib Necklace 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Massive glass beaded handmade artisan choker bib collar necklace 21st c The bold avant-garde large scale wide choker bib necklace is comprised of a collection of pale aqua blue glas...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple seams emanating from it and the side ...
Vicky Tiel Ruched Strapless Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous stretch silk net dress from Vicky Tiel Couture in a beautiful shade of green. It has a boned strapless corset style bodice wrapped flatteringly with ruching crisscrossing ...
Vintage Bob Mackie dresses are a fashion favorite, and with good reason. The legendary Monterey, California–born fashion designer has accrued an enviable list of awards that speak to his unparalleled influence on costumes for screen and theatrical performances: Mackie has nine Emmy awards to his name, a Tony award, a CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award, three Academy Award nominations and more.
As a child, Bob Mackie was enamored of Portuguese-born Brazilian dancer and actress Carmen Miranda. The love of film shared by his sister and mother proved contagious for Mackie, and he marveled at the richness and beauty he found in ballet. He wasn’t interested in fashion so much as he was in entertainment and went on to, fortunately, find work in television during the 1960s, specifically in programming that seemed to encompass all of what he’d grown to love about the arts.
As a fashion sketch artist, Mackie collaborated with Hollywood’s greatest costume designers, working with the legendary Edith Head at Paramount Studios as soon as he’d finished school. From there, he secured work with French-born, Hollywood costume designer Jean Louis, sketching the iconic Louis dress worn by Marilyn Monroe when she sang “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” to John F. Kennedy in 1962.
Mackie would spend most of his career as a costume designer, creating iconic pieces like the Gone With the Wind parody costume (currently in the Smithsonian) for The Carol Burnett Show — where he worked for more than a decade — and campy, opulent dresses for The Cher Show on Broadway, for which he won the Tony award (he also designed bedazzled stage costumes for Sonny and Cher's 1976–77 run at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe). But he had a considerable influence on mainstream fashion as well.
The figure-hugging, feathered and fringed gowns and cocktail dresses Mackie created were worn by stars like Cher and Diana Ross on the red carpet and concert tours. Similar designs of his — dazzling evening dresses of black or vibrant red silk, some beaded with rhinestones or embellished with ostrich feathers or navy blue sequins — made their way into his mainstream fashion collection. His ready-to-wear line debuted in 1982.
Bob Mackie has always said that his clothing was “for the woman who is not afraid to be noticed,” and any woman in one of his signature dresses would definitely turn heads. There is sparkle and an element of grandeur in his garments, whether they were crafted for singer Elton John, a universally renowned fashion icon in his own right, or the woman next door, donning one of Mackie’s spectacular creations and feeling like a movie star herself.
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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.