1960s Vera Mont Paris Brocade Floral Dress (44 Fr)
By Vera Mont
Located in Port Hope, ON
Lovely dress with pink and orange roses, green leaves, some brown and overlayed with gold accents
1960s Vera Mont Paris Brocade Floral Dress (44 Fr)
By Vera Mont
Located in Port Hope, ON
Lovely dress with pink and orange roses, green leaves, some brown and overlayed with gold accents
DOLCE & GABBANA Size 34 Burgundy Black Brocade Polyester / Silk Dress Pants
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce & Gabbana dress pants. Crafted in Italy, they feature a stunning burgundy and black brocade
Marty Modell Beaded Brocade Empire Princess Dress
By Marty Modell, I. Magnin
Located in Gresham, OR
A metallic Marty Modell brocade mod 60s empire waist dress sold at I. Magnin. Heavily beaded
50s Traina-Norell Silk and Brocade Cocktail Dress in Cappuccino
By Traina-Norell
Located in Gresham, OR
A sweet 50s Traina-Norell cocktail dress in cappuccino silk with gold Sari-inspired brocade panels
1960s Metallic Brocade Shift Dress with "Egyptian" Inspired Jeweled Collar
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1960s metallic brocade or matallise A-line shift dress: sleeveless with zipper down the
Sold|$450
Lord & Taylor 1960s brocade gown
By Kent Originals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very Jackie O, classic chic…The most amazing shade of pale green brocade with gold threads…Princess
Frank Starr Original 50s Silk Satin and Brocade Cocktail Dress
By Frank Starr
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous Frank Starr Original "Candlelight" white silk satin dress with princess bodice and edge
Vintage Oscar De La Renta Red and Green Brocade Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 60s Fun Holiday theme Oscar De La renta red, green and metallic gold silk brocade long sleeve
A brocaded pekin satin Sack-Back Dress - France Circa 1780
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1780 France French dress in brocaded pekin satin, Watteau pleated coat, pagoda sleeves and
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEOPARD FLARED BROCADE POUF Cocktail Dress 38
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen brocade leopard pouf dress in pink and red nylon (46%), silk (44%), and acrylic
1950s Galerias Preciados Silver & Gold Brocade Wriggle Style Cocktail Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Extremely beautiful 1950s Galerias Preciados wriggle style cocktail dress. Metallic silver with
Sold|$865
1970's Moroccan Brocade Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Floral pink and gold brocade Moroccan inspired gown from the 1970's. The gown features a V neckline
Scaasi Black and Gold Silk "Bustle-Back" Brocade Cocktail Dress
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous statement piece by Arnold Scaasi in black and gold metallic brocade with classical
Eleanora Garnett Vintage Pink & Green Brocade Dress w/ Jkt, 50s
By Eleanora Garnett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
jacket are made from a fuschia pink and teal green brocade fabric. The bodice of the dress is boned and
Oscar de la Renta Red and Gold Brocade Dress with Beaded Collar - M - 1990's
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Oscar de la Renta shift dress is a stunning vintage piece. It is made of a red and gold
Christian Dior Late '50s Silk Brocade Cocktail Dress w/ Shoes
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
brocade. Features a wrap style blouson bodice and gathered full skirt. The belt is shaped and backed in
LONG GUNMETAL/SILVER/GOLD BROCADE VEST
Located in Alford, MA
A long evening vest in an incredibly beautiful brocade of gold, silver, and gunmetal in an abstract
1980s Michael Casey Pewter and Copper Brocade Portrait Collar Cocktail Dress
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1980s Michael Casey pewter, gold and copper metallic brocade paisley patterned cocktail dress
1960's Orange and Gold Long-Sleeve Brocade A- Line Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful A-line brocade dress from the 1960's. Covered in orange and gold pattern with notes of
ESCADA COUTURE Size 10 Metallic Gold Brocade Sequin Bust Cocktail Dress
By Escada
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage ESCADA COUTURE cocktail dress comes in a metallic brocade print silk blend material and
Alexander McQueen Grey and Black Floral Brocade Wiggle Pencil Dress, 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander McQueen 2006 grey and black floral brocade sleeveless fitted dress with pleated detailing
Moroccan Brocade Caftan Brocade with Pink and Silver Trim
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, made to measure evening Moroccan Middle Eastern Kaftan gown. Vintage exotic 1970s pink metallic brocade
MICHAEL NOVARESE BLACK VELVET/SILVER BROCADE GOWN
By Michael Novarese
Located in Alford, MA
California designer Michael Novarese, who died in 2010, was best known for his extravagant evening
1992 Gianni Versace Masquerade-Inspired Silk Brocade Flared Mini Halter Dress
By Versus Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Gresham, OR
mini dress with gold lamé tulle crinoline under-skirt. Bold graphic mask imagery paired with arresting
1992 Gianni Versace Masquerade-Inspired Silk Brocade Flared Mini Halter Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Gresham, OR
mini dress with gold lamé tulle crinoline under-skirt. Bold graphic mask imagery paired with arresting
Blue brocade and black satin "Trompe l'oeil" dress Comme des Garçons
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue brocade and black satin "Trompe l'oeil" dress. Zip in the middle back. Back only in satin
1960's Suzr Perette Mint Green and Gold Brocade Op- Art Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Mint green and gold Op Art pattern brocade cocktail dress from the 1960's. Typical of the newer
1960s Metallic Brocade Mini Dress with Beaded and Stoned Neck and Waist
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1960s metallic brocade cocktail dress in pewter, silver and gold with a fitted bodice
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Red Label Size 6 Silver Brocade Sequin Bustier Cocktail Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sleeveless fitted cocktail dress by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD RED LABEL. This slinky number comes in a
DOLCE GABBANA white brocade blue silver jewel embellished collar dress IT36 XS
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DOLCE GABBANA white brocade blue silver jewel embellished collar dress IT36 XS Brand: Dolce Gabbana
1960s Oscar de La Renta Print Lame Brocade and Jeweled Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 1960s Oscar de La Renta print lame brocade gown from I. Magnin. Oscar label is gone
PAULINE TRIGERE FLORAL BROCADE ASYMMETRICAL STRAPLESS GOWN
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Alford, MA
use of fabric. Crafted of a black-on black brocade interspersed with large shimmering peonies in rose
Malcolm Charles Silver Brocade Drop Waist Dress Circa 1970
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Cute silver, white and gold Malcolm Charles brocade dress from the 1970's. Sleeveless and drop
Bill Blass Floral Brocade Maxi Dress Late 60's
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, floral patterned, brocade, scoop neck maxi dress having a empire waist, and full
Sold|$630
Mauve French Brocade Caftan
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Truly unique mauve French Brocade panel design Caftan. Lined in matching silk. Eminently suitable
Norman Norell - Fantastic Early 60s Brocade Strapless Ballgown
By Norman Norell
Located in Gresham, OR
This early 60s exquisite "pattern-over-pattern" floral brocade strapless, dropped-waist, evening
vintage DOLCE GABBANA black lurex brocade lace up corset cocktail dress IT42 M
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage DOLCE GABBANA black lurex brocade lace up corset cocktail dress IT42 M Reference: TGAS
JOHN GALLIANO A/W 2010 Wine Red Floral Brocade Buckle Strap Cocktail Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Thiensville, WI
Galliano Autumn/Winter 2010 wine red floral brocade cocktail dress. Same dress worn by Taylor Swift
Vintage Murray Arbeid Eggplant Metallic Brocade Tulle Gown
By Murray Arbeid
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Murray Arbeid Eggplant Metallic Brocade Tulle Gown. Strapless off shoulder collar bustier
60s Pearl, Bead and Sequin Embellished Brocade Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic silvery white brocade 60s gown, unmarked as to maker, with a vine like pattern woven in
Pat Sandler Silver & Gold Brocade Cocktail Dress Circa 1960's
By Pat Sandler
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's Pat Sandler silver and gold striped pattern brocade dress. Raised fold over collar and half
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
OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2014 gold brocade fit flare skirt cocktail dress US0 XS
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2014 gold brocade fit flare skirt cocktail dress US0 XS Reference: LNKO/A00683
1990s Carolyne Roehm gold silk brocade open back gown
By Carolyne Roehm
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carolyne Roehm gold silk brocade gown...Princess seamed gown with long raglan sleeves, deep v open
1960s Lisa Meril Gold Brocade Gown with Metal Braid & Studs
By Lisa Meril
Located in New York, NY
1960s Lisa Meril Gold Brocade Gown with Metal Braid & Studs
A Lamé Brocade 50s Gown in Gold and Black Checkerboard
Located in Gresham, OR
A great early 50s brocade lamé gown in gold and black checkerboard pattern, with side cascade of
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Purple, Red and Gold Floral Brocade Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Yves Saint Laurent purple, red and gold floral brocade gown with belt. Low cut back, side
1950's Silver and white Brocade Long Sleeve Cheongsam Gown SZ 0
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Asian inspired custom made cheongsam cocktail dress is composed of a silver silk
BILL BLASS Silk Bias Gown & Brocade Jacket with Sable Trim Size 6
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bill Blass ensemble is composed of a brown bias cut silk dress and a brocade jacket with
Vintage Oscar de La Renta metallic brocade gown-Circa Late 60's
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Oscar de La Renta metallic brocade gown with metallic detail around neckline and waist
1960s Oscar de la Renta Metallic Brocade Gown w/ Obi-Inspired Sash
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1960s Oscar de la Renta aqua, fuchsia and silver brocade gown with long sleeves and an
Torso Creations Lurex Hand-Knit Halter Gown W/ Antique Metal Brocade Skirt
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
brocade full skirt and an original cut crystal Art Deco clasp at front neckline. Gorgeous and sexy!
1990 Arnold Scaasi Purple Floral Print Brocade Bias Cut Strapless Corset Gown
By Scaasi Boutique, Arnold Scaasi
Located in Gresham, OR
A sleek 1990s Arnold Scaasi purple floral striped brocade bias-cut strapless corset gown. A boned
1960s Rizkallah for Malcolm Starr Lame Brocade Empire Gown w/ Rhinestones
By Malcolm Starr, Rizkallah
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Rizkallah for Malcolm Starr empire waist gown: pomegranate, coral and gold paisley lame, pleated cummerbund under bust details, full ballooned sleeves and rows of lavish rhine...
Scaasi Bold Floral Brocade Strapless Gown
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Gresham, OR
This is a great Arnold Scaasi gown that is a classic 50s style strapless fitted bodice with draped full skirt, but in a dramatic 80s style silk jacquard fuchsia and black fabric. Bod...
Givenchy 1990s Haute Couture Veste Jupes FR38 Golden Brocade Ensemble UK10 US8
By Givenchy
Located in PARIS, FR
Givenchy Haute Couture set in gold-toned silk brocade, consisting of a jacket, round collar closed
1980s LEONARD-PARIS vibrant brocade print gown
By Leonard, Daniel Tribouillard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful brocade gown from Leonard. made in france. Size: 4 Bust: 34"/ Waist: 26"/ Length: 56"
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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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.