Roberto Cavalli Resort 2008 Plunging Neckline Open Back Animal Print Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli Resort 2008 Plunging Neckline Open Back Animal Print Dress Size 42
Roberto Cavalli Resort 2008 Plunging Neckline Open Back Animal Print Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli Resort 2008 Plunging Neckline Open Back Animal Print Dress Size 42
Roberto Cavalli Unworn c. 2012 Floral Embellished Plunging Open Back Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli Unworn c. 2012 Floral Embellished Plunging Neckline Open Back Dress Size IT 40 New
Roberto Cavalli Resort 2016 gold silver beaded open back black silk dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, IT
Roberto Cavalli Resort 2016 dress Black silk Gold and silver beaded leaves Zipper closure
Roberto Cavalli Unworn S/S 2005 Plunging Embellished Neckline Open Back Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli Unworn S/S 2005 Plunging Embellished Neckline Open Back Dress Size IT 42 New with
Roberto Cavalli c. 2007 Embellished Plunged Open Back White Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli Embellished Cutout Plunged Décolleté Open Back White Evening Dress Gown IT 40
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Black Tulle Fully Embellished Open Back Dress Gown L
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Roberto Cavalli Black Fully Embellished Open Back Dress Gown Label size missing, approx
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2006 Embellished Beaded Fringed Flapper Open Back Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2006 Embelished Beaded Fringed Flapper Open Back Mini Dress Size IT 40
NWT $14860 Roberto Cavalli Gold Fully Beaded Open Back Dress Gown Italian 40
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Gold Fully Beaded Open Back Dress Gown Italian size - 40 Hollywood Glamour
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2007 Runway Sequin Embellished Open Back Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2007 Runway Sequin Embellished Open Back Evening Dress Gown IT 42 Look 8 from
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2013 Leather Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2013 Plunging Leather Cutout Fringe Accents Open Back Lace Black Evening Dress
Roberto Cavalli blue and purple acid wash silk open back maxi dress, ss 1999
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli blue and purple silk maxi dress ▪ Acid wash print with gold glitter ▪ Open
Unavailable
Size: See Description
Roberto Cavalli Green Jersey Low V Neck Full Length Evening Dress W Open Back
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Portland, OR
This gorgeous green jersey Roberto Cavalli full length evening dress is deadstock with its original
ROBERTO CAVALLI Green Cut Out Velvet MAXI WRAP DRESS w/ Open Back SIZE 40
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Rome, Rome
the 2006 Fall/Winter Collection - Wrap design - Long Sleeve stylling - Open back Fabric / Material
Roberto Cavalli Corset Plunged Décolleté Open Back Silver Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli Corset Deep Plunged Décolleté Open Back Silver Evening Dress Gown Size S
Roberto Cavalli bias cut silk open-back evening dress, ss 2001
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli silk evening dress ▪ Psychedelic print in vibrant blue, pink and chartreuse ▪
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2009 Plunging Neckline Open Back Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli 2009 Sexy Plunging Neckline Open Back Evening Dress Gown Roberto Cavalli abstract
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2007 Metallic Plunging Neckline Open Back Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2007 Metallic Plunging Neckline Open Back Evening Dress Gown Size IT 44
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2007 Runway Metallic Plunging Neckline Open Back Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2007 Runway Sexy Plunging Neckline Open Back Dress Gown IT 44 Look 43 from the
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2007 Runway Metallic Plunging Neckline Open Back Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2007 Runway Sexy Plunging Neckline Open Back Dress Gown IT 42 Look 43 from the
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2013 Embellished Beaded Fringed Flapper Open Back Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2013 Embelished Beaded Fringed Flapper Open Back Mini Dress Size: IT 44
Roberto Cavalli Satin Feather Slip Dress With Open Cowl Back & Asymmetrical Hem
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roberto Cavalli satin neutral and golden tone feather print slip dress with spaghetti straps
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2002 Runway Semi-Sheer Leather Accents Open Back Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2002 Runway Leather Accented Plunging Neckline Open Back Dress Gown IT 40
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2004 Vintage Evening Gown Maxi Dress Halter Open Back
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Roberto Cavalli Vintage FW04 Medium, fits TTS Black & Gold Semi Sheer Velvet Burnout Excellent
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Black Tulle Fully Embellished Open Back Dress Gown XS
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Roberto Cavalli Black Fully Embellished Open Back Dress Gown Designer size - XS Black
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2007 Runway Embellished Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2007 Runway Open Back Embellished Black Evening Dress Gown Size IT 40 Look 41
NWT Roberto Cavalli Feather Beads Embellished Silk-Chiffon Open Back Gown 40
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Exquisitely embellished, beautifully crafted and guaranteed to turn heads, Roberto Cavalli's sequin
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/S 2005 Black Jersey Knit Open Back Draped Evening Gown NWT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Thiensville, WI
Roberto Cavalli Spring / Summer 2005 black jersey knit open back draped evening gown; New with tags
New Roberto Cavalli Red Silk Plisse Marilyn Monroe Style Open Back Cut Out Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Red Silk Beaded Long Dress Gown Designer size 40 Unforgettable Marilyn Monroe
Just Cavalli Black & Gold Printed Silk Glittered Open Back Maxi Dress M
By Just Cavalli
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
from Just Cavalli. The sleeveless dress is made of silk and features a black & gold printed pattern. It
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2001 coral open-back graphic silk dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Rome, IT
- Spring-summer 2001 collection - Sold by Gold Palms Vintage - Vibrant coral “Aphrodite” print with red, pink and white hues - Cowl neck - Bias cut - Cross straps - Asymmetric ruffl...
Vintage Y2K Roberto Cavalli Peacock Feather Halter Maxi Dress Gown Open Back
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Denver, CO
Stunning Roberto Cavalli Dress Incredible + bold oversized peacock feather print Green + purple
Roberto Cavalli Open Back Embellished Silk Georgette Gown Xsmall
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
your curves and falls to a floor-sweeping hem and open-back. Blue silk. Hook and zip fastening at back
Roberto Cavalli Navy Blue Silk Sequin Embellished Open Back Evening Gown M
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
on the bold silhouette. A plunging V-neckline, open back with a concealed zip closure complete this
Roberto Cavalli Sexy Plunging Open Back Silk Party Dress, 2000s
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A stunning Roberto Cavalli sleeveless dress in a white and fuchsia vibrantly floral printed silk
Roberto Cavalli Navy Blue Silk Sequin Embellished Open Back Evening Gown M
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
on the bold silhouette. A plunging V-neckline, open back with a concealed zip closure complete this
Jean Paul Gaultier Madonna esque Cone Bra Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
An iconic orange stretch silk dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has a cylindrical top stitched cone bra top as made famous by Gaultier's designs for Madonna's 1990 Blonde Ambition T...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress Size L Gucci knit bodycon midi dress with V-neck and tonal stitching throughout.
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
Thierry Mugler Jacket FW 1998 Archival Dramatic Collar Soft Wool Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Fabulous black Thierry Mugler jacket with dramatic collar and deep V-neck, assuming FW 1998 Collection. Super soft fabric with dramatic extraordinairy structure. Very elegant and pe...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Silk Brown Top
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Silk Brown Top IT 42 Gianni Versace silk brown top featuring logo embellishments at straps and concealed zip closure at back.
NWT's THE DANES Vintage Black Silk Extra Long Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
The Danes Vintage Black 100% silk Extra long Pullover Sheer mesh back Size USA 8 NWT's, Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: length 66, pit to pit 16 to 18, smallest of waist...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
Chanel Silk Charmeuse Ribbon Trim Cocktail Dress Circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Silk charmeuse ribbon trim cocktail dress c 1990s Size 34 The elegant Chanel black silk evening dress is designed with slit detail on both shoulders accented with black ribb...
F/W 1997 Bill Blass Runway Deep Red Velvet Strapless Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This deep red strapless evening gown from Bill Blass's Fall/Winter 1997 collection, as worn by Elsa Benitez on the runway, is crafted from luxurious velvet. The gown features a fitte...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Capri, IT
Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress McQueen adjustable flared dress totally made in italy size 40 composition: viscose
$2,099Sale Price|30% Off
Size: 38
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Lace Dress Special Edition Collection 38
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
Amazing Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Dress. For a sensational silhouette Black stretch fabric, satin and lace details Straps are adjustable Hook-fastening details in front A ti...
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
Whether they’re adorned with understated floral patterns or colorful prints that draw on the wonders of the animal kingdom, vintage Roberto Cavalli dresses and evening gowns, shirts and skirts are unapologetically exuberant. All of the seductive garments crafted at the luxury fashion house have long been associated with extravagance and red-carpet sophistication, and their stories begin in Central Italy.
Roberto Cavalli was born in Florence, Tuscany, in 1940 into an already artistically rich family — his mother was a tailor, and his grandfather, Giuseppe Rossi, was a member of an Italian art movement called Macchiaioli that shared common ground with Impressionist painters. Cavalli was creative at the onset and focused on textiles at the Florence Academy of Art. He garnered some high-profile attention with bold prints on knitwear.
After he patented an experimental and revolutionary process that saw him printing on lightweight leather, Cavalli secured commissions from major fashion houses such as Hermès and Pierre Cardin. He explored integrating handmade ornamentation in his designs and found limitless inspiration in the majestic creatures of the jungle.
In the early 1970s Cavalli unveiled his first namesake collection in Paris and the Sala Bianca of Palazzo Pitti in Florence. He then opened his inaugural boutique in France’s Saint-Tropez in 1972. While the designer’s printed denim offerings were deemed unsophisticated by the day’s couturiers — they looked down upon the material — Cavalli’s form-fitting, sensual cuts, innovative patchwork and obvious dedication to impeccable craftsmanship found admirers in the likes of Sophia Loren and Brigitte Bardot.
In 1980 Cavalli married former beauty pageant contestant Eva Düringer, who became his trusted business partner. Now a signature of the label, the pair introduced their first sand-blasted jeans in 1994 and later opened boutiques in Venice and elsewhere.
Cavalli’s designs sold all over the world, and the brand’s success helped pave the way for the introduction of a line called Just Cavalli that targeted younger consumers and RC Menswear to complement the array of day dresses, shoes, lingerie and coats and outerwear that were offered in his popular boutiques.
In 2005 Cavalli was asked to help reinvigorate Playboy’s iconic bunny costumes and, in 2006, model Kate Moss starred in his spring/summer ad campaign. A year later, Cavalli created an exclusive collection for H&M and designed costuming for Jennifer Lopez concerts as well as the Spice Girls.
Sicilian designer Fausto Puglisi was appointed creative consultant in 2020 at the Roberto Cavalli brand, which is now owned by Vision Investments.
Find vintage Roberto Cavalli clothing, accessories, handbags and purses and more on 1stDibs.
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.