1960s Malcolm Starr White Brocade Empire-Line Wedding Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in London, GB
Malcolm Starr made hugely popular evening and wedding dresses throughout the 1960s and 1970s and
1960s Malcolm Starr White Brocade Empire-Line Wedding Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in London, GB
Malcolm Starr made hugely popular evening and wedding dresses throughout the 1960s and 1970s and
Roberto Cavalli FW 2004 Runway Red Gold Brocade Print Bodycon Fringe Scarf Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2004 Runway Red Gold Brocade Print Bodycon Fringe Scarf Print Dress Size S
1970s Pauline Trigère Gold Metallic Brocade Dress Jacket Set
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Pauline Trigere circa 1971 gold,orange and grey metallic sleeveless silk brocade dress with
1950's Ivory and Gold Brocade Phoenix w. Red Flowers Cocktail Dress XS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom made 1950's cocktail dress is composed of an ivory, cream, and gold Brocade silk with
A gold brocade dress in the style of Cristobal Balenciaga - United States C.1968
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1968-1970. United States In the style of Cristobal Balenciaga, an American peplum dress with
John Galliano Black and Gold Silk Brocade Dress with Coyote Fur, FW 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
This John Galliano dress from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection exemplifies his ability to blend
1960s Brocade Empire Gown
Located in Alford, MA
Brocade gown in a geometric silver and charcoal pattern featuring a wide, square neckline, empire
1960s Oscar de la Renta Turquoise Blue Silver Silk Brocade Sequin 60s Gown Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
evening gown / maxi dress! Feather prints throughout. Features a tailored bodice with a forgiving skirt
Galanos for Amelia Grey 1960s Lurex Brocade Satin Dress
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a bright and colorful cocktail dress from Galanos for Amelia Grey. It is made of a a pink
KATE SPADE metallic pink gold Rosebud brocade midi dress US4 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
KATE SPADE metallic pink gold Rosebud brocade midi dress US4 M Reference: LACG/A00513 Brand: Kate
Jacques Cassia Couture Strapless Silver Brocade Party Dress - S, 1950s
By Jacques Cassia
Located in Tucson, AZ
; this Dior-esque dress is one of them. Strapless dress with brocade bodice and split-front circle skirt
Moroccan Purple Brocade Caftan Gown Maxi Dress Kaftan Size M
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan vintage exotic metallic brocade caftan gown, circa 1970s. The luxurious kaftan is designed
$499Sale Price|22% Off
Turquoise Zigzag Raglan Sleeve Slim Dress in Woven French Brocade
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
look. The metallic threads are subtle and create a beautiful sheen. A dress you can wear to work when
Gorgeous 1950s 50s Lipstick Red Demi Couture Silk Brocade Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s vintage lipstick red DEMI COUTURE silk brocade dress! Floral brocade throughout with
1970 Metallic Gold and Silver Brocade Maxi Dress Caftan Gown Kaftan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Evening or interior metallic gold brocade dress kaftan with silver and gold trim. Hand-made
Sleeveless brocade cocktail dress with beadwork KAY UNGER New with tag
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless brocade cocktail dress with beadwork on the middle front. Shell fabric composition: 86
Moroccan Caftan in Gold Bronze Metallic Brocade, Maxi Gown Dress Kaftan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan evening or interior bronze gold metallic floral brocade dress kaftan with gold trim
Moroccan Vintage Caftan in Gold Metallic Brocade, Maxi Gown Dress Kaftan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan vintage gold and silver metallic floral brocade dress kaftan with gold trim. Handmade
Moroccan Kaftan Red and Gold Brocade Caftan Maxi Dress 1970s Vintage
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Metallic red and gold brocade maxi dress kaftan hand made by Moroccan artist using Chinese red silk
1960's Cristóbal Balenciaga haute couture black brocade dress and jacket
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black floral brocade dress and matching jacket from Cristobal Balenciaga dating to
A taffeta brocaded silk blue à la Française Dress - France Circa 1780
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1780. France A blue brocade taffeta A la française dress, consisting of a coat and skirt
1960s Mam'selle Vintage Gold Beaded Brocade + Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage silk chiffon dress by Mam'selle with a beaded brocade bodice. Fully lined with
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 "Sarabande" Floral Brocade Sleeveless Shift Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen S/S 2007 "Sarabande" sleeveless shift dress. Lavender floral on silver brocade
1950s Demi Couture Avocado Green Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Cap Sleeve Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1950s demi couture avocado green silk brocade cap sleeve dress! Features a floral
$636Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Demi Couture Taupe Brown Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Bombshell Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s taupe / light brown silk brocade sleeveless wiggle dress ! The perfect color for
$425Sale Price|22% Off
Beige and Silver Vintage French Brocade Fit and Flare Box Pleated Dress
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fit and Flare vintage dress in the most elegant French Brocade. Beige and Sparkling Silver
Lillie Rubin 1960s Silk Brocade Pink Gold Silver Rhinestone Belted Vintage Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 60s LILLIE RUBIN silk brocade belted shirt dress! Features a stunning pink, gold
Printed cocktail dress in silver and gold brocade Lanvin Circa 1960's
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed cocktail dress in silver and gold brocade with pearl button and lurex passementerie in the
1960s Vintage Black Satin Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress with Box Pleats
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple and chic 1960s vintage cocktail dress with short sleeves and box pleats. Partially lined
Gold and black brocade bustier cocktail dress MIGNON Anne-Marie Gabalis NY
By Mignon
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold and black brocade bustier cocktail dress. Black satin bow in the middle front. Boned bustier
Vintage Moroccan Kaftan 1970s Red and Gold Floral Brocade Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Metallic red and gold brocade maxi dress kaftan hand made by Moroccan artist. Handmade vintage
1950s Demi Couture Gold + Black Silk Brocade and Chiffon Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture gold and black silk brocade and chiffon cocktail dress! Features a
1960s Joseph Magnin Gold + Chartreuse Green Silk Brocade 60s Vintage Shift Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1960s JOSEPH MAGNIN gold and chartreuse green metallic silk shift dress! Features a
Late 60s Gold and Silver Lame Brocade Psychedelic Gown w Jeweled Empire Waist
Located in Gresham, OR
Late 60s Gold and Silver Lame Brocade Psychedelic Maxi Dress or Gown w Jeweled Empire Waist; A
$656Sale Price|25% Off
1960s Large Plus Size Gold Silver Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Belted Shirt Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s larger size gold and silver silk brocade belted shirt dress ! Features 5 fabric covered
Vintage 1960's Black Brocade Cocktail Dress with Beaded Neckline Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage design is composed of a black brocade and features a hand embellished neckline. There
1950s Black and Red Silk Brocade Flower Print Off Shoulder Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage late 50s demi couture silk brocade black and red off-the-shoulder cocktail dress
Pale yellow and grey silk brocade cocktail dress with flower pattern Nina Ricci
By Nina Ricci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale yellow and grey silk brocade cocktail dress with flower pattern. Boned. SIZE 36 (S)
Child's dress for a boy in taffeta and brocade silks - France Circa 1870
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1870 France A child's dress, for a boy (?) around 10 years old (?), reused from older silks
1950s Sa'Bett of California Demi Couture Gold Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950 SA'BETT of CALIFORNIA demi couture gold silk brocade belted sleeveless sheath dress
Moroccan Moorish Caftan Maxi Dress Brocade Aquamarine Blue and Silver Size M L
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant vintage Moroccan Moorish caftan. brocade metallic aquamarine blue embroidered with silver
Nina Ricci Strapless Velvet, Organza, Brocade Column Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Nina Ricci Strapless Velvet Organza Brocade Column Gown from the 1980's. Velvet column
Vintage Moroccan Caftan in Gold Brocade Maxi Dress Kaftan Size L to XL
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan vintage exotic metallic white gold brocade caftan gown, circa 1970s. The luxurious Moorish
1950s Green and Blue Butterfly Print Brocade Coat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 50s Beautiful blue and green brocade swing coat with butterfly and flower pattern. Size X
$600Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Coral Silk Brocade Hand Beaded 1960s Mini Dress Royal Cathay Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s coral silk brocade, hand beaded 1960s mini dress by Royal Cathay, Hong Kong. Scoop neck
1960's Blue, Gold and Green Brocade Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning 1960's periwinkle blue, gold and turquoise green brocade gown and matching waist tie
$450Sale Price|25% Off
Little Black V Neck Dress in a Sparkly French Brocade and Puffy Sleeves
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For a dazzling look with a wink and a nod to Elizabeth Taylor, this figure-enhancing dress fits
$1,500Sale Price|30% Off
1980s UNGARO cobalt blue silk brocade mermaid gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Ungaro mermaid gown in black and cobalt silk lamé. Inspired by the finest 1950's French tradition, it has a fully boned corset and layers of bias cut ruffles to the floor....
1960s Adele Simspon Brown Rose Gold Copper Silk Brocade Vintage 60s A Line Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s ADELE SIMPSON brown and rose gold / copper metallic silk brocade A-Line dress! Features
1960s Gold + Taupe + Brown Silk Brocade Regal Vintage 60s Mod Shift A Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s gold, brown metallic and taupe silk brocade demi couture shift dress! Features a
Moroccan Moorish Caftan Gown in Gold Brocade Maxi Dress Kaftan Size M to L
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan vintage exotic metallic brocade caftan gown, circa 1970s. The luxurious Moorish kaftan is
1960's SAKS 5TH AVE Pink Floral Brocade Hand Beaded Cocktail Dress Sz 4
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage cocktail dress is composed of a pink floral brocade fabric embellished with sequins
A 1960s Nan Duskin Couture Metallic Brocade Empire Waist Dress
By Nan Duskin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A show stopping dress from Nan Duskin. Fashioned from a metallic accented brocade in hues of
Pauline Trigere Long Puff Sleeve Brocade Floral Print Metallic Gown
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indulge in luxury with the Pauline Trigere Long Sleeve Brocade Floral Print Metallic Gown. Made
1960's Ceil Chapman Peach and Metallic Brocade Gown
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Ceil Chapman gown dating from the late 1960s. Beautiful muted peach and metallic brocade featuring
NINA RICCI Black Lace and Brocade Gown Size 0
By Nina Ricci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Nina Ricci design is composed of a black brocade with lace. Features an interior crinoline
Pauline Trigere Brocade strapless Gold/Black Gown With Shawl Included
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Pauline Trigere Brocade gown is the epitome of royalty and elegance. Made with intricate
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.