1970s Richilene Gold Brocade One Shoulder Maxi Dress
By Richilene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Richilene Gold Metallic Brocade One shoulder ruffle maxi cocktail dress/ evening gown . Size
1970s Richilene Gold Brocade One Shoulder Maxi Dress
By Richilene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Richilene Gold Metallic Brocade One shoulder ruffle maxi cocktail dress/ evening gown . Size
DOLCE & GABBANA pink silk 2023 MAJOLICA BROCADE MINI Dress 46 XL
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana dress in white brocade silk (with 9% elastane) is a vibrant
Christian Dior by John Galliano purple silk brocade slip dress, ss 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano purple silk brocade slip dress with draped bust. Spring-Summer
Lela Rose Blue Black Metallic Brocade Shortsleeve V-Neck Dress sz XL
By Lela Rose
Located in New York, NY
Lela Rose Blue Black Metallic Brocade Shortsleeve V-Neck Dress sz XL Made In: USA Color: Blue
Copper French Brocade Slim Dress with Roll Collar Neckline and Cap Sleeve
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roll-collar slim dress with cap sleeves goes perfectly from day into evening. The floral motif
Vintage Kimono Silver Silk Brocade Japanese Wedding Dress
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A vintage midcentury ivory and silver thread silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial wedding
Vintage Kimono White Silk Brocade Japanese Wedding Dress
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A vintage mid-century silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial wedding kimono. One of a kind
1950s Will Steinman Green Gold Brocade Cocktail Dress
By Will Steinman
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 1950's cocktail dress by Will Steinman Subtle gold Lame running through this Steinman
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
1960s Oscar de la Renta Silk Brocade Purple Emerald Metallic Belt Maxi Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Oscar de la Renta spent a lifetime manipulating luscious fabrics into lavish evening dresses
Cutest 1960s 60s Metallic Brocade Paisley Babydoll Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
The cutest vintage 1960s metallic brocade paisley dress! Beautiful hues of blue, with metallic silk
1960s Vintage Gold Brocade Convertible 2-Piece Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1960s 2-piece gold brocade cocktail dress. Wear it with or without the top piece! The dress
1950s Pale Gold and Blue Brocade Ball Gown Dress
Located in London, GB
-sewn details. The shimmering champagne hued brocade is detailed with gold ferns and blue-grey flowers
Prada S/S 97 vintage pink red floral silk brocade cheongsam midi length dress
By Prada
Located in Milano, Lombardia
cheongsam style dress with red brocade floral print Concealed side zip Button and hook detail at neck Midi
Vintage Japanese Kimono Wedding Red Peacock Silk Brocade Dress
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A vintage midcentury red color silk brocade collectable Japanese Kimono, ceremonial wedding kimono
A Cristobal Balenciaga Damask Chiffon Couture Evening Dress Circa 1960
By Balenciaga
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1957/1960 Paris France A damask chiffon or brocade organza silk evening dress with large
1950s Elliette Lewis Gold + Silver + Bronze Silk Brocade Vintage Chiffon Dress
By ELLIETTE LEWIS
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite 50s ELLIETTE LEWIS (Miss Elliette) metallic bronze, gold, silver and black silk brocade
1960s Full-Length Lame Brocade Sheath Dress in "Moorish-Inspired" Pattern
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1960s full-length lame brocade sheath dress in a Moorish-inspired pattern. slightly
Galanos Butterfly Silk Brocade Horsehair Skirt and Ties Cocktail Dress, 1960s
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1960s James Galanos lightweight silk brocade butterfly patterned cocktail dress, midi
Sold|$2,200
80s LEONARD metallic strapless brocade gown
By Leonard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Leonard silver, gold and pink brocade strapless gown. Bust: 36" Waist: 26" Length from bust to
Beautiful Vintage Farinae I. Magnin Gold + Silver Brocade Cocktail Wiggle Dress
By I. Magnin
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Farinae for I. Magnin dress! Gorgeous brocade print of gold and silver throughout
1980s Arnold Scaasi Gold Brocade Gown
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Regal 1980's Arnold Scaasi gold brocade gown. Off the shoulder, drop waist, with a tulip hem. This
1960s Vintage Red + Black Brocade Dress with Matching Belt + Metallic Embroidery
By Bonwit Teller
Located in Sparks, NV
Chic vintage metallic gold embroidered vintage dress in red and black brocade by Nardiello for Rona
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
Vintage Geoffrey Beene 1960s Orange Metallic Brocade Wrap 60s Coat Dress Jacket
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
: 1960s • Style: Wrap coat dress / jacket • Color: Orange metallic brocade with abstract circular motifs
Christian Dior by John Galliano cream silk one-shoulder evening dress, ss 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior cream silk brocade one-shoulder evening dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Built
1960s Pat Sandler Silver + Gold + Black Silk Brocade Rhinestone A - Line Dress
By Pat Sandler
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 60s vintage PAT SANDLER gold, silver and black silk brocade A-Line dress, encrusted with
Documented Ceil Chapman 1960s silk brocade silver and white A-Line dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
Documented gorgeous early 1960s CEIL CHAPMAN silk brocade silver and white A-Line dress! Lady
Kiki Hart Brocade Gown with Mink Cuffs
By Kiki Hart
Located in Alford, MA
Kiki Hart was especially known during the 1960s for her youthful evening designs well crafted out
Teal Traina 1960 Vintage Orange Brocade Jacket, Belt + Dress 3-Piece Ensemble
By Teal Traina
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 3-piece jacket, belt and dress ensemble by Teal Traina in a heavy weight orange
1960s Mollie Parnis Black + Gold Floral Silk Brocade Edwardian A - Line Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s Mollie Parnis dress! Wonderful black and gold silk brocade fabric, with silk ruffle
1960s Mollie Parnis Black + Gold Floral Silk Brocade Edwardian A - Line Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s Mollie Parnis dress! Wonderful black and gold silk brocade fabric, with silk ruffle
Victor Costa Romantica 1960s Gold + Ivory Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Belted Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s VICTOR COSTA Romantica for Lord and Taylor gold and ivory metallic silk brocade long
Oriental Inspired Pale Blue & Gold Silk Brocade Cheongsam Dress Sz 0-2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brocade silk with a mandarin neckline. Fully lined in pale blue silk with hand finished seams at the hem
Amazing 1960s Moroccan Couture Silk Brocade Yellow + Gold Caftan 60s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1960s Moroccan couture yellow and gold silk brocade kaftan gown! Features a wonderfully
Pretty 1950s Size 12 / 14 Gold Silk Brocade Sequined Vintage 50s Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
dress! Features a luxurious gold silk brocade fabric. Hundreds of hand-sewn iridescent sequins and beads
Nina Ricci Haute Couture Black & Gold Puff Sleeve Brocade Cocktail Party dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Sublime, Vintage 1980's Haute Couture Cocktail dress by NINA RICCI. The garment is crafted from
1960s Pink Gown with White Bubble Print Brocade
By Esther Wolf Houston
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful and elegant 1960s pink gown with white bubble brocade style print throughout. From the
1950s Peggy Barton Couture Larger Size Gold + Blue Silk Brocade 50s Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1950s PEGGY BARTON Couture blue and gold silk brocade metallic wiggle dress
A vintage Sarmi 1960s Pale Yellow Brocade Gown
By Sarmi
Located in London, GB
at the front and back, and is in a pale yellow , floral print brocade fabric. The dress is fully
1960 Oscar De La Renta Brocade Minidress w/ Heavy Gold Braidwork & Rhinestones
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1960s Oscar de La Renta blue and gold mini dress in a "chainmail" pattern: A Renaissance
1950s Demi Couture Green Gold Silk Crepe Brocade Vintage 50s Train Dress Shoes
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s demi couture emerald green and metallic gold silk crepe brocade cocktail dress and
Mod Elinor Simmons Malcolm Starr Metallic Brocade Dress with Fur Cuffs S 1960s
By Elinor Simmons, Malcolm Starr
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This incredible cocktail dress was made by Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr, and was sold by Lord
1960s Joan Leslie Black and Gold Silk Brocade Pearl Rhinestone Vintage 60s Dress
By Joan Leslie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s JOAN LESLIE for MARSHALL FIELDS black and gold silk brocade long sleeve A-Line wrap
DOLCE GABBANA 2022 Runway white zebra brocade puff sleeves mini dress IT38 XS
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DOLCE GABBANA 2022 Runway black white zebra brocade puff sleeves mini dress IT38 XS Reference: AAWC
LANVIN By Alber Elbaz Strapless Blue Silk Brocade Gown
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lanvin strapless silk brocade navy blue and dark grey metallic cocktail gown with side bow by
Moroccan Gold Silk Brocade Caftan Set
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan silk brocade white and gold silk embroidered. This is a set of two dresses
Sensational 1960s Demi Couture Yellow Beaded Silk Brocade Vintage Mermaid Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Showstopping early 60s demi couture mermaid evening gown! Vibrant yellow and gold silk brocade
C.1970 Jeannene Booher Mughal Inspired Metallic Brocade Empire Waist Dress
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous! This Jeannene Booher designed dress for Jennifer is poetry in motion. The exotic fabric
Split Bodice Column Gown in Gold and White French Ottoman Brocade
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and back give it a beautiful shape. French cotton brocade. Fully lined in silk. Gold embellished
Saks Fifth Avenue Champagne Metallic Brocade Fox Trim Gown ca 1970
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
Saks Fifth Avenue Champagne brocade fox trim gown c 1970 The elegant metallic brocade gown is
1970s Oscar de la Renta metallic brocade gown with mink cuffs
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Renta...Light weight geometric metallic brocade gown with a tribal pattern in gold, russet and deep
Sarmi 1960's Gold & Aqua Brocade Vintage Long Sleeve Gown - L
By Sarmi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960's Sarmi Gold & Aqua Brocade Vintage Long Sleeve Gown - L. This gorgeous gown from the
Jan Vanvelden 2pc Purple & Black Strapless Metallic Brocade Gown and Jacket
By Jan Vanvelden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
evening jacket by Jan Vanvelden, from the 1980's. The gown is long with a drop waist, full skirt, side
Amazing 1960s Demi Couture Silver and Gold Silk Brocade Rhinestone Vintage Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1960s demi couture silver and gold silk brocade sleeveless evening dress! Features mod
1970's Oscar de la Renta Brocade Gown with Mink Trim
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Opulent and beautiful Oscar de la Renta gown dating from the 1970s. Intricate brocade with tones of
Rose Pink Sparkling French Brocade Gown with Side Ruching and Slit
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
illustrious French mill Sfate and Combier Its a feel good dress. The perfect gown for travel, wedding guest
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.