A Jean Patou Couture Mini Dress by Christian Lacroix Show 1986
By Jean Patou
Located in Toulon, FR
Collection Spring Summer 1986 France Haute Couture Mini-dress in embroidered beige silk for show from the designer house Jean Patou by Christian Lacroix from the Collection Spring ...
Christian Lacroix Patou Haute Couture "Joy" Jeweled Dress with Cape, 1985 / 1986
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Christian LaCroix Haute Couture for the House of Patou ... #24 "JOY" of the Fall/Winter 1985/1986 collection.
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36/38
A Jean Patou Couture Mini Dress by Christian Lacroix Show 1986
By Jean Patou
Located in Toulon, FR
Collection Spring Summer 1986 France Haute Couture Mini-dress in embroidered beige silk for show from the designer house Jean Patou by Christian Lacroix from the Collection Spring ...
Christian Lacroix for Jean Patou 1986 Runway Hoop Earrings
Located in Cloverdale, CA
These Giant hoops were from Christian Lacroix 's famous pouf collection for the house of Patou , in 1986.
Jean Patou by Christian Lacroix black sequin dress, circa 1986
By Jean Patou
Located in London, GB
A fabulous example of Christian Lacroix’s designs while head designer at Jean Patou, this haute couture cocktail dress will be sure to make a statement. Constructed in black lace and...
Christian Lacroix 1980s Beaded Silk Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk cocktail dress from Christian Lacroix with elaborate beading and sequins in magenta, rose, silver and red. The pointed bodice has beaded spaghetti straps and i...
Cher Bob Mackie Met Gala 1985 Silk Beaded Sequin Sheer Vintage 80s Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1980s BOB MACKIE 1985 silk chiffon beaded and sequin evening gown ! Very similar to the one Cher famously wore to the 1985 MET Gala with Mackie, himself. Sheer bodice with thous...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Ethereal One Shoulder Silk Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
$446Sale Price|65% Off
Size: Small
1970's Pauline Trigere Silk Chiffon Dress with Large Matching Shawl
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New Hope, PA
A spectacular print is used for this silk chiffon faux wrap style evening dress and oversized shawl from Pauline Trigere circa 1970. The colors range from palest blue to emerald gree...
Jean Patou Haute Couture Dress Spring-Summer, 1955
By Jean Patou
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean Patou Haute Couture dress in guipure, satin and tulle. No label of composition or size, it fits a size 36FR. Haute Couture Collection Spring-Summer 1955. To note, presences of ...
Iconic Thierry Mugler Couture FW 2001 Leo Runway Dress Rare
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
STUNNING iconic Thierry Mugler Couture dress from the 2001 FW Collection. Extremely rare documented Runway Gown . Abstract leo print pattern dress with the most beautiful glitter s...
$5,383
Size: Equivalent to size 35-36 France
A Couture Evening dress by Maison Paquin/Antonio Del Castillo - France C. 1949
By Jeanne Paquin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1949. France Haute Couture evening dress in chocolate brown stretch silk jersey by the famous Maison Jeanne Paquin, 3 Rue de la Paix, Paris, directed by Antonio Del Castillo a...
Christian Dior Couture Numbered Gown 1970s
By Christian Dior, Mark Bohan
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blue silk charmeuse numbered couture gown from Christian Dior. The body of the floor length dress is gathered onto the square top stitched enhanced neckline front and bac...
Louis Féraud Haute Couture "Poisson-Lune" dress Spring-Summer, 1990
By Louis Feraud
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis Féraud - LOUIS FÉRAUD - Haute Couture Collection "Alleluia for a Garden Woman" Spring-Summer 1990, "Moonfish" model, under the artistic direction of Louis Féraud. Dress embroi...
Christian Lacroix Runway 2-in-1 Detachable Pouf Petal Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 2000 Christian Lacroix black and petal pink strapless asymmetrical gown. Features detachable double tier skirts which can be worn as a ballgown or a short party pouf. Two dress...
Christian Lacroix Vintage silk matelasse off shoulder dress with rhinestones
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage late 90s Christian Lacroix Navy blue silk matelasse off shoulder dress with rhinestones. Perfect for summer cocktail dress. Bust: 34"-36"/ Waist: 24" - 28" (stretch) Hip: 36...
Valentino Runway Inspired Art Deco Beaded Handkerchief Hem Evening Dress Gown
By Valentino, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantasy Valentino evening dress fashioned of midnight blue shower of sequins adorned with beaded red and white accent trim at center bodice dropping down to hemline. Designed to e...
Paul-Louis Orrier Paris beaded and sequined dress from the 1980s
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in Genova, IT
Paul Louis Orrier black sequined evening gown in 1930s style ABOUT A long evening gown made of black silk, entirely embroidered with black and silver sequins and beads that create ...
$2,492
Size: Equivalent French Size 36
A Jean Patou French Couture Dress Numbered 98427 in Lamé Crepe Collection 1974
By Jean Patou
Located in Toulon, FR
Collection Autumn Winter 1974 France Haute Couture Evening or cocktail dress in gold and silver lamé red silk crepe from the famous design house Jean Patou from the collection Autumn...
1989 YVES SAINT LAURENT haute couture silk RUNWAY dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare couture dress designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to 1989 exactly as seen on the spring 1989 runway. This sheer and striking dress is made from lightweight silk chiffon...
$1,170
Size: Equivalent French Size 36-38
A Pierre Balmain woollen Couture Dress Numbered 182888 - Spring Summer 1963
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring Summer 1963 France A Pierre Balmain dress in cream wool jersey from the 1960s. Sleeveless dress with straight cut tightened at the waist with loose effect. At the front, there...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
1980s Marc Laurent Paris Black Leather Avant Garde 80s Jacket + Mini Skirt Suit
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 1980s MARC LAURENT of Paris black leather jacket and mini skirt ensemble! Jacket features dolman sleeves with a clinched wasp waist. Detachable matching leather belt. Sha...
1960s Joseph Magnin Gold + Chartreuse Green Silk Brocade 60s Vintage Shift Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1960s JOSEPH MAGNIN gold and chartreuse green metallic silk shift dress! Features a striking print, with an incredible fit! Fitted bodice, with a straight skirt. Full metal ...
New Gucci New Midnight Green Python Mule Heels Sz 38.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Python Mules Brand New * Stunning in Midnight Green Python * Silver Horsebit Hardware * Size: 38.5 * Silver Studded Sides * Python & Leather Insole * Open toe * 5.5" Heel...
Remarkable Vintage Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet & Chiffon Grecian Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely remarkable vintage Oscar de la Renta gown! Beautiful black silk velvet skirt, with a pleated asymmetrical chiffon bodice. Slight mermaid train. Hidden hook-and-eyes at top...
Jean Paul Gaultier New Hourglass Jacket 1980s
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Junior Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous leopard print denim sleeveless vest, jacket, top from Jean Paul Gaultier's Junior Gaultier line. It is sleeveless with a collar, button chest pockets, gold Gaultier inscri...
$895
Size: Medium / Large
1970s Ivory Cotton Colrful Embroidered Flowers Off Shoulder Vintage Boho Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 70s ivory cotton embroidered flowers off-the-shoulder boho Spanish inspired dress! Features a flattering relaxed fit bodice with elastic at the shoulders and waist. Bright color...
New Roberto Cavalli $6520 Silk Corset Gold Leafing One Shoulder Dress Gown 38
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Silk Gold Leafing One Shoulder Dress Gown Designer size - 38 ( please check measurements) 100% Silk, Gold Leafing Accent, One Shoulder Style, Side High Slit, Ruc...
Gorgeous 1960s Hot Pink and Silver Beaded Vintage 60s Crepe Gown Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous, and very well made 1960s hot pink fuchsia and silver beaded crepe gown! Wonderful flattering fit that hugs the body in all the right places. Hundreds of hand-sewn silver an...
Beautiful 1950s Caryle Light Pink + Silver Fit n' Flare Silk Dress and Bolero
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 50s CARYLE light pale pink and silver silk taffeta fit n' flare cocktail dress and lightweight metallic lurex cropped bolero jacket! Dress features a fitted bodice ...
$1,675Sale Price|30% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37 $2425
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $2425 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Purp...
Beautiful Vintage Oscar de la Renta Size 8 Hunter Green Velvet Two Piece Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA 1990s hunter forest green silk velvet long sleeve top and wrap maxi skirt! The green was hard to photograph, but it is a beautiful true rich tone ...
$975
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Alley Cat By Betsey Johnson Red Vintage High Waisted Flared Bell Bottoms
Located in San Diego, CA
Ultra rare and collectible 70s ALLEY CAT, by BETSEY JOHNSON lipstick red high waisted flared leg bell bottoms! From one of Johnson's first labels, these rare pants are for the musuem...
$4,434Sale Price|44% Off
2008 Gucci unique limited edition crocodile leather hysteria lilla bag
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
2008 Gucci unique limited edition crocodile leather hysteria lilla bag unique and made in limited edition just for bergdorf goodman gold tone hardware and logo
1930's Studded Black Crepe Gown
Located in New York, NY
Unusual gown from the 1930's with metal stud detailing. A precursor of punk style, the detailing on this rayon crepe gown is as innovative as the off kilter side draped cowl neckline...
Judith Leiber Clear Swarovski Crystal Flower Top Minaudiere Evening Bag Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
TIMELESS Judith Leiber Clear Swarovski Crystal Flower Top Minaudiere Evening Bag Clutch in excellent condition. Clear Swarovski crystal exterior trimmed with gold hardware and a crys...
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.