EAVIS & BROWN Black Velvet Heavily Beaded Strapless Gown with Chiffon Size 2 4
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Eavis & Brown design is composed of black velvet with chiffon godets and heavy beaded embellishment. There is a center back zipper closure, and interior waist belt and boned bus...
$2,997Sale Price|40% Off
1980s Emanuel Ungaro Haute Couture Black Velvet Brown Taffeta Bow Gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous black velvet Emanuel Ungaro haute couture gown was entirely made by hand. From the 1980s, this fabulous custom floor length gown is constructed entirely of soft black v...
Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Velvet Corset Gown
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace high-fashion elegance with this luxurious Vivienne Westwood Gold Label gown, crafted from sumptuous moss-colored velvet. Known for her iconic silhouettes, Westwood's corseted...
DICE KAYEK FRANCE Vintage Brown Velvet Gown with Satin Trim Size 8
By DICE KAYEK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Dice Kayek design is composed of a brown velvet and features a satin trim. There is a large satin drape and train at the center back. features a center back zipper closure. In e...
Vintage Green Velvet and Orange Print Gown
Located in London, GB
An easy to wear vintage gown. The dress has a green velvet top part with v cross over neckline. The skirt is an A line orange print.
Vintage black brown floral velvet beaded backless bias slip dress gown M - L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE This is an absolutely beautiful vintage find, I would estimate from around the late 90's. A floor length floral velvet gown that cut on the bias it fits the body b...
1930s Mocha Brown Velvet Dress with Capelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1930s mocha brown velvet sleeveless V neck cocktail dress with 3/4 sleeve capelet/ Jacket with faux fur trim. Perfect for wedding or cocktail party. Belt Fit US size 8
GALINDO Red Burnout Velvet Beaded Shoulder Bias Cut Gown, Melanie Griffith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gorgeous ruby red gown personal property Melanie Griffith. The gown is a sheer fabric with velvet burnout detail. It has one red and white beaded short sleeve, a strand of ...
Roberto Cavalli Neon Green Velvet & Fur Evening Dress & Cape Ensemble FW 1999
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Roberto Cavalli ▪ Creative Director: Roberto Cavalli ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Rabbit, Shearling, Silk, Velvet ▪ Size: Small ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Condition: Exc...
JOHN GALLIANO 1999 Vintage Green Printed Backless Maxi Gown w. Blue Velvet Trim
By John Galliano
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage FW99 Green paisley baroque peacock swirl print Rich dark blue velvet trim Pullover Cowl neck Open back Size F40 Excellent vintage condition, minor feeling of w...
A Nicole Groult / Paul Poiret Evening Dress in Velvet and Rhinestones Circa 1935
By Paul Poiret
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935 France Rare long collector's evening dress, French Haute Couture by Nicole Groult, famous sister of Paul Poiret and dating from the 1935s. Sleeveless dress in carmine red ...
1920S Caramel Brown Silk Floral Burnout Velvet Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Caramel Brown Silk Floral Burnout Velvet Cocktail Dress
Vintage Brown Velvet Party Dress with Drop Waist
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage party dress in an attractive brown velvet. The dress has a drop waist, and frill detail on the cuffs and hem. It is unlined. Measurements: Bust 38'', length 41''
1990S CARMEN MARC VALVO Chocolate Brown & Black Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Backl
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in New York, NY
1990S CARMEN MARC VALVO Chocolate Brown & Black Rayon Silk Burnout Velvet Backless Bias Gown
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Burnt Velvet Long Sleeved Chocolate Brown Belted Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Geoffrey Beene masterpiece showcases luxurious burnt velvet in rich chocolate brown, a sophisticated choice for your most memorable winter evenings. The long sleeves and cinched...
Comme Des Garcons Black Half Dress With Brown Velvet Panels 1998
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Comme des Garçons black half dress from the 1998 collection, featuring brown velvet panels, sheer paneling on one side, and asymmet...
Vivienne Westwood Brown Crushed Velvet 'Portrait Collection' Maxi Dress, fw 1990
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood 'Portrait Collection' Evening Maxi Dress ▪ Creative Director: Vivienne Westwood ▪ Fall-Winter 1990 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Crafted from brown crushed stretch ve...
1990S EMANUEL UNGARO Golden Brown Tie Dyed Rayon & Silk Velvet Bias Cut Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...
Charles James Brown Satin Black Velvet Cocktail Dress
By Charles James
Located in New York, NY
A rare very find, rare Charles James Brown Satin Black Velvet Cocktail Dress. Dating from the 1950's this design is well recognized as his in other fabrications. In this iteration in...
1990s Giorgio Armani Brown Velvet Cocktail Dress with Rosette
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rich, deep and sexy Giorgio Armani chocolate brown cut velvet cocktail dress from the 1990s. Strapless with ruching on the left side seam with a dark grey silk rosette applique at th...
1997 Valentino Brown and Lilac Devore Velvet and Lace Dress
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This Valentino Boutique dress is crafted from a lightweight silk-mix devoré fabric. We have seen identical prints in different colourways in both the Fall 1997 and Spring 1998 collec...
Vintage 1920s Silk Velvet and Lace Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty dress from the 1920s in a rust /gold colour silk velvet and biscuit colour lace. The dress has a button opening at the back and is lined to hip leval. The sleeves and yoke...
Geoffrey Beene Vintage Brown Silk Burnt Out Velvet Tassel Belt Long Sleeve Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage GEOFFREY BEENE brown, gray, taupe, black and silver burnt out silk velvet long sleeve dress! Features and allover animal like print in brown and black. Scalloped ...
1996 Dolce & Gabbana Leopard Print Cheetah pattern Velvet Pin Up Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
Sublime 1996 Dolce & Gabbana structured velvet mini dress in an elegant cheetah 'animal' print fabric. The silhouette is timeless featuring a simple shoulder strap, slim cut at t...
Bob Mackie Boutique Devore Semi-Sheer Velvet Floral Print Bias Cut Long Dress 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Bob Mackie Boutique Long Beaded Dress US size - 6 Devore Semi-Sheer Velvet, Floral Print, Embellished with Beads and Sequins, Bias Cut, Slip-On, Open Cowl-Style Back., Fully Lined. ...
A French Couture Beaded Chocolate Velvet Dress Circa 1940-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940 France A cocktail dress, probably Haute Couture, dating from the 1940s. Dress in chocolate velvet panne with puffed three-quarter sleeves adorned with embroidery in sablé ...
Vintage 1960s Oscar de la Renta Velvet Golden Bishop Sleeve Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace opulent 1960s glamour with this vintage Oscar de la Renta velvet dress, a breathtaking piece defined by its luxurious texture and sculptural silhouette. Crafted from plush go...
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Chiffon with Crush Velvet & Lame "Bow" Sheath
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfull Yves Saint Laurent combination of silk chiffon with crushed velvet and highlighted with gold lame evening dress is fully lined with black silk. The neckline is accent...
1950s Black & White Striped A line Dress with Velvet Bows & matching belt
Located in New York, NY
1950s A-line Cotton Dress with velvet bows and Matching belt Bust - 36 Waist - 26 Hip - FR Length - 41 Size Us - S
$363Sale Price|44% Off
BALENCIAGA 2019 Runway Demna floral velvet wrap draped mini dress FR36 S
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA 2019 Runway Demna floral velvet wrap draped mini dress FR36 S Reference: TGAS/C00509 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Demna Model: 556555 TDLA8 5272 Collection: Resort 2019 - R...
1960s OSCAR DE LA RENTA Velvet Golden Bronze Long Bishop Sleeve Dress Size 14
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage late 1960s Oscar de la Renta tan/gold/bronze velvet dress. Gold metallic and brown trim. High mock neck collar. Long bishop sleeves snap at fitted cuffs. Skirt has off-center...
F/W 1994 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Brown Velvet Viscose Maxi Flare Evening Gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a gorgeous brown velvet Dolce and Gabbana gown. From the Fall/Winter 1994 collection, the blue version of this fabulous gown debuted on the season's runway, modeled by Hel...
Lancetti Couture Chocolate Brown Velvet Strapless Gown with Beaded Embellishment
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lancetti Couture Chocolate Brown Velvet Strapless Gown with Beaded Embellishment
Unavailable|$2,700
1920s Gold and Indigo Devore Velvet Evening Dress with Sable Trim
Located in Houston, TX
Isn't it just wonderful?! Amazing wearable velvet evening dress from the 1920s! The dress is knee-length, with a wide rounded collar, and is sleeveless, with longline, extended armho...
Unavailable|$6,064
John Galliano red silk and velvet evening dress and jacket, fw 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, London
John Galliano red silk evening maxi dress with draped neckline and velvet criss-cross fastening on the waist. Sold with a matching blazer jacket with velvet waterfall collar. Fall-W...
Unavailable|$327
1980s Mila Schön Brown Velvet Silk Embroidered Long Dress
By Mila Schon
Located in Milan, Italy
This fabulous Mila Shön long dress is in brown velvet silk and organdy flounced fabric. It has amazing golden crochet trimming details and side zip closure and deep neckline at the b...
Unavailable|$625
Gucci Brown Velvet Sheath Dress with Quilted Neckline Detail
By Gucci, Frida Giannini
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant chocolate brown velvet cocktail dress by Gucci! The dress has sheath silhouette, hits around the knee, and is sleeveless. This empire waist dress has a subverted sweetheart n...
Emanuel Ungaro Brown Velvet Power Shoulder Cocktail Dress Golden Buttons 1980s
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Vintage Emanuel Ungaro brown velvet cocktail dress with 1980s power shoulders and golden buttons. The velvet fabric on this Ungaro vintage dress is incredibly soft. The buttons open ...
Unavailable|$1,695
Pauline Trigere 1970's Ivory Velvet Long Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pauline Trigere 1970's Ivory Cut Velvet Button Front Long Dress with Nude Silk Lining and 8 Front Buttons Measurements : *ALL MEASUREMENTS TAKEN FLAT* Mannequin size : 2-4 (Dress f...
Unavailable|$600
Mary McFadden dusty pink and gold velvet dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
This Mary McFadden dress is a dusty pink silk with a metallic velvet bib front. The velvet print looks like gold red autumn leaves. Mary McFadden's micro pleated fabric is a tribut...
Unavailable|$2,775
Velvet Lattice Ombre Fringe Tassel Flapper Tunic Dress, 1920s
Located in Houston, TX
Absolutely impeccable 1920s flapper tunic! This gorgeous piece is composed of a drop waist sheer blouse with cross-crossing velvet diamond lattice overlaid with a gold thread lattice...
Brown Maxi Empire 1960s Layered Dress with Velvet Flowers Size 8 / 10.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous unknown designer 1960s chocolate brown tulle layered empire waist dress with velvet flowers maxi dress is a size 8 / 10. The waist on this maxi dress is 32" so ladies pleas...
Unavailable|$2,489
Bottega Veneta Lavender and Orange Cut Velvet Floral Dress
By Bottega Veneta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Breathtaking! This Bottega Veneta dress is absolutely gorgeous. Made from two panels of beautifully made cut velvet - dusty, silvery lavender on the shoulders, and vibrant orange on ...
Kiki Hart Vintage Evening Dress Ivory Satin W Brown Sequin Bodice & Velvet Bow
By Kiki Hart, Kiki Hart New York
Located in Portland, OR
This is a lovely vintage dress designed by Kiki Hart in the late 1960's or early 1970's. The dress has a brown/black sequin bodice and ivory satin long skirt, cuffs and collar. .Th...
Vintage 1970s Bill Blass Brown Circle Print Dress With Velvet Ribbon
By Bill Blass
Located in Portland, OR
This is a beautiful bronze circle print dress by Bill Blass purchased at Neiman Marcus in the 1970's. The elegant fabric has lovely textured starbursts and large polka dots made of s...
1950S NINA RICCI Ivory Silk & Brown Velvet Gown With Evening Cape
By Nina Ricci
Located in New York, NY
1950S NINA RICCI Ivory Silk & Brown Velvet Gown With Evening Cape
Azzedine Alaia Haute Couture Sleeveless Brown Silk Velvet Evening Gown Ca.1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
Circa 1990 Alaia couture evening gown cut in a draping grecian style. The color is a deep copper brown in a liquid silk velvet.
Sold|$2,450
1970s GALANOS Brown Velvet Halter Gown
By James Galanos, James Galanos for Amelia Gray
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s GALANOS from Amelia Gray Boutique - Beverly hills brown Velvet Gown. Size 2/XS Bust: 32”
Gianfranco Ferre Brown Silk Velvet & Chiffon Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Gresham, OR
Beautiful graceful, 1990s Gianfranco Ferre 30s-style silk devore velvet with flowing panels at side and hem. Marked Italian size 40
Comme des Garcons Muslin & Brown Velvet Gown 1996
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic off muslin and velvet gown. Bodice features dress makers off white muslin with v front and open seam at side. The skirt is made of brown flocked velvet with pleated side and u...
1930S HARRODS Chocolate Brown Asymmetrically Draped Bias Silk Velvet Gown
By Harrods
Located in New York, NY
The beautiful bias cut to this gown allows it to go from a double 0 up to a size 4 1930S HARRODS Chocolate Brown Asymmetrically Draped Bias Silk Velvet Gown
Sold|$1,295
Oscar de la Renta Cut Velvet Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Oscar de la Renta, cut velvet, bias cut gown with a draped neckline. Rich tones of ochre and rust.
SARMI Brown Velvet and Aqua Silk Gown with Embellished Waist Size 4 6
By Sarmi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Sarmi gown is composed of a brown velvet bodice with an embellished waist and silk aqua skirt. Features a center front bow detail. There is a center back zipper closure. In exce...
Karl Lagerfield Asymmetrical Brown Velvet Burn Out Gown Size 38
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a superb Karl Lagerfield design. This dress features long sleeves and an asymmetrical design. The fabric is a viscose-silk blend with a velvet burn out pattern. Side zipper f...
1930'S Brown Silk Chiffon Woven With A Dusty Blue Velvet Stripe Gown From Paris
Located in New York, NY
1930'S Brown Silk Chiffon Woven With A Dusty Blue Velvet Stripe Gown From Paris
Carolyn Roehm Gold Silk Pane Cut Velvet Gown - 4
By Carolyne Roehm
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carolyn Roehm silk pane cut velvet animal print gold gown. This gown has a sweetheart neckline with ruching to the side and a bow. It is in excellent condition and a size 4. Measure...
VALENTINO Gathered Metallic Velvet and Silk Gown Size 8
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Valentino gown is composed of a reflective/ metallic speckled velvet and satin. The bodice features a gathered plunging neckline, gathered waist, and structured shoulders. Ther...
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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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.