1940's Beaded Butterfly Evening Gown
Sold|$400
1940's Beaded Butterfly Evening Gown
Located in New Hope, PA
A black crepe evening gown from the war torn 1940's is enlivened by a beaded bouquet of butterflies
Sold|$400
1940's Beaded Butterfly Evening Gown
Located in New Hope, PA
A black crepe evening gown from the war torn 1940's is enlivened by a beaded bouquet of butterflies
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN silk butterfly print gown - 2007
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautiful off white silk gown with printed butterflies from Alexander McQueen dating to 2007
Dolce & Gabbana Blue Butterfly Runway Gown, 1998
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Dolce & Gabbana blue chiffon bias-cut gown featuring hand-painted butterfly appliqué
Louis Feraud 1990's Black Butterfly Back Evening Gown
By Louis Feraud
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous 1990's Louis Feraud gown with a show-stopping butterfly design at the back. This fantastic
Ralph Lauren Fall 2011 Runway Black Crepe Gown with Beaded Butterfly Bodice
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
Striking Ralph Lauren runway evening gown from the Fall 2011 collection, both an iconic runway look
Pamela's Dolce & Gabbana 1998 Corset Butterfly Evening Gown Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
1998 collection Dress made out of finest sheer silk With stunning hand-painted butterflys
1920s Crimson Panne Velvet Dropped-Waist Gown with Lame and Butterfly Neckline
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1920s crimson panne velvet dropped-waist gown with lame lace underpanel, underslip
Torso Creations Belgian Lace Gown W/ Butterfly Sleeves & Deep Plunge Sides
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
! Handmade vintage Belgian cotton lace is the base for this butterfly-sleeve bodice with flowing, figure
Sold|$999
Tom Ford Silk Butterfly Mini Dress
By Tom Ford
Located in Krakow, PL
Tom Ford Silk Butterfly Mini Dress Sz.38 Very good condition.
Sold|$2,200
Alaia Iconic Butterfly dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Alaia butterfly print dress. The piece is beyond amazing and in the most prefect
Altuzarra Annabella Butterfly Print Sleeveless Handkerchief Dress
By Altuzarra
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Altuzarra Annabella Butterfly Print Sleeveless Handkerchief Dress Brown/Blue/Orange/Black Abstract
Gianni Versace Butterfly Silk Chiffon Dress, c. 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
chiffon butterflies throughout, butterfly print with with pink base, diamante embellishment on bust and
Sold|$3,400
Thea Porter Blue Butterfly Caftan
By Thea Porter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Thea Porter blue brush stroke print chiffon caftan featuring blue sequin detail at the yoke as well as various patchwork throughout accompanied with gold piping throughout pa...
Dolce & Gabbana black mesh butterfly corseted evening dress, ss 1998
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
draped overlay ▪ Pink silk butterfly appliques ▪ Hook fastenings at back ▪ Sold with separate nude
Valentino turquoise butterfly lace dress Fall 2016
Located in Carnate, IT
Valentino turquoise butterfly lace dress Long sleeve. Fall 2016 collection. Dress also used on
Yves Saint Laurent butterfly print silk crepe dress, c. 1978
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
. The dress features a beautiful white abstract butterfly print all over with a black base. The dress is
Sleeveless silk dress with butterfly print Versace
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless silk dress with butterfly print. Zip in the middle back and split ( lenght= 17 cm) Silk
Gianni Versace Autumn-Winter 1999 pink silk chiffon butterfly mini dress
By Donatella Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace Autumn-Winter 1999 pink silk chiffon butterfly mini dress with train, 3D butterfly
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Runway Stromboli Collection Butterfly Sheer Mini Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Runway Stromboli Collection Butterfly Sheer Silk Chiffon Tunic Mini Dress
very rare 1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA butterfly catsuit with artwork by Thierry Perez
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare woven butterfly catsuit from Azzedine Alaia with artwork designed by Thierry Perez dating
rare VERSACE 2023 La Vacanza Runway black butterfly harness dress IT38 XS
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare VERSACE Dua Lipa 2023 La Vacanza Runway black butterfly harness dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS
1990's D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Open Knit Crochet Butterfly Black Mini Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Englishtown, NJ
1990's D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Open Knit Crochet Butterfly Black Mini Dress IT 46
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Black Mod Butterfly Shift Dress, 1980s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tailoring. Sleek black color. The butterfly cut-out is charming and marked with a bronze body for added
1920s Mantle made from Antique Chinese Peacock and Butterfly Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
showing his seated mate in the center of the front panel. Butterflies abound up the shoulders as well as
CELINE Size S Cream Multi Color Butterflies Lace Knee Length Dress
By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
butterflies, 3/4 sleeves, and side zipper closure.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: size not marked
CELINE Size S Cream Multi Color Butterflies Lace Knee Length Dress
By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
butterflies, 3/4 sleeves, and side zipper closure.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: size not marked
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Abstract Butterfly Print Trapeze Dress in Tulle
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Gresham, OR
tulle printed in a fantastic abstract butterfly design, this divine mini dress features a "hi-low" hem
Rumak And Sample 1970s Silk Ivory Smock Dress With Butterfly Embroidery
Located in London, GB
lace butterfly motifs that run vertically down the centre of the bust. The collar, cuffs and hem of the
Vintage Halston Berry Chiffon Mini Caftan Cocktail Dress w Butterfly Sleeves 70s
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1970's original Halston designed berry chiffon mini caftan cocktail dress with butterfly
MCQ ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Size 2 Black & Lime Green Butterfly Print Peplum Dress
By McQ Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
MCQ by ALEXANDER MCQUEEN dress comes in black and lime green butterfly wing print faille with a
DAVID KOMA black butterfly floral print twist seam mini dress UK6 XS
By David Koma
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DAVID KOMA black butterfly floral print twist seam mini dress UK6 XS Reference: AAWC/A00051 Brand
Alexander McQueen 2006 Light Sage Green Silk Butterfly Moth Halter Wiggle Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander McQueen 2006 light sage green dress with butterfly (or moth?) print throughout. Halter
CHOPOVA LOWENA red velvet floral butterfly hook black corset Victorian dress S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHOPOVA LOWENA red velvet floral butterfly hook black corset Victorian dress S Reference: AAWC
1970s Style Black Net / Beaded Net Bib Front and Butterfly Sheer Fabric Kaftan
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
sheer vintage beaded and decorated butterfly is cut out at the center back for even more drama. Hand
new PHILOSOPHY 2019 white butterfly ruffle sleeve lace eyelet tier dress IT38 XS
By Philosophy
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new PHILOSOPHY 2019 white butterfly ruffle sleeve lace eyelet tier dress IT38 XS Reference: AAWC
DE LA VALI silver sequins red Chinese butterfly buttons mini dress UK8 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DE LA VALI silver sequins red Chinese butterfly buttons mini dress UK8 S Reference: JACG/A00018
Dolce & Gabbana black corseted draped mini dress with butterflies, ss 1998
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana black draped mini dress with butterflies and built in boned mesh corset Spring
Dolce & Gabbana black corseted draped mini dress with butterflies, ss 1998
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana black draped mini dress with butterflies and built in boned mesh corset Spring
VERSACE Dua Lipa 2023 La Vacanza Runway black butterfly harness dress IT38 XS
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Dua Lipa 2023 La Vacanza Runway black butterfly harness dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS
A Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Mini-dress in Navy-blue Jersey and Butterfly Busti
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Toulon, FR
in the shape of butterfly wings, overstitched and adorned with a flat knot with double braid. Closure
Sold|$2,450
Art Deco Butterfly Kimono Dressing Gown
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Butterfly Kimono style silk dressing gown with incredibly vibrant hand painted graphics
Sold|$2,800
Halston
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Halston deep brown double layer chiffon backless gown with butterfly ruffle and sleeve detail.
Sold|$13,242
Dolce & Gabbana Butterfly Silk Gown, Runway 1998
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
A breathtaking Dolce & Gabbana gown from the 1998 runway collection, featuring a sheer silk corset
1970s Zandra Rhodes Pleated and Ruffled "Butterfly" Dressing Gown
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Gresham, OR
An unusual, Asian inspired 1970s Zandra Rhodes pleated and ruffled "butterfly" dressing gown
Sold|$2,400
Thea Porter Printed Cotton Maxi Gown
By Thea Porter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Thea Porter black and white geometric sketch print cotton maxi gown with wide butterfly
Roberto Cavalli 2007 Yellow Monarch Butterfly Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Roberto Cavalli yellow monarch butterfly dress
Pamela's Dolce & Gabbana 1998 Corset Butterfly Evening Gown Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
1998 collection Dress made out of finest sheer silk With stunning hand-painted silk butterflies
Oscar de la Renta Bustier Gown With Beaded Butterfly
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Water Mill, NY
, intricately glass beaded butterfly on the front bodice. It is strapless, fitted through the waist to the
1940S Brown & Yellow Rayon Blend Jersey Butterfly Novelty Print Gown
Located in New York, NY
1940S Brown & Yellow Rayon Blend Jersey Butterfly Novelty Print Gown
1980s James Galanos Silk Satin Draped Gown with Butterfly Embellishment
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1980s James Galanos ecru silk satin draped and pleated evening gown with heavily
1980s Loris Azzaro 1940s-Inspired Draped Metallic Butterfly Silk Chiffon Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Loris Azzaro 1940s-inspired draped metallic butterfly silk chiffon gown with sheer beaded
Alexander McQueen 2005 One Shoulder Butterfly Dress Gown in Ad Campaigns
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander McQueen's 2005 stunning one shoulder bias cut gown fashioned in a silk butterfly hand
Alexander McQueen 2005 One Shoulder Butterfly Dress Gown in Ad Campaigns
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander McQueen's 2005 stunning one shoulder bias cut gown fashioned in a silk butterfly hand
1960s Rochá Butterfly Wing Patterned Lamé Brocade Empire Evening Gown W/ Bow
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Rochá Butterfly Wing Patterned Lamé Brocade Empire Evening Gown. Really spectacular fabric
Pierre Cardin Demi-Couture Evening Gown with Butterfly Print ca. 1970-1971
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
A circa 1970-1971 Pierre Cardin ankle-length gown of fine cotton voile with large abstract
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white silk BUTTERFLY ONE SHOULDER GOWN Dress 40 S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Alexander McQueen satin evening gown in cream silk (100%) with one-shoulder draped bias
Sold|$5,582
Valentino dress 'Butterfly' 2005
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VALENTINO - (Made in Italy) Long dress with straps and an openback decorated with a butterfly
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.