2003 Alexander McQueen Silk Printed Strapless Draped Column Evening Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Studio City, CA
2003 Alexander McQueen creme with yellow "batik-like" printed silk strapless, draped column gown
2003 Alexander McQueen Silk Printed Strapless Draped Column Evening Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Studio City, CA
2003 Alexander McQueen creme with yellow "batik-like" printed silk strapless, draped column gown
VERA WANG 1999 Vintage Iridescent Beaded & Sequin Column Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
micro sequins Column style, extremely flattering It is clipped to the mannequin, but looks exactly how
Marc Jacobs Late 90s Sz 8 Gold Metal Link Column Evening Gown Runway Dress Gown
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Jacobs 90s gown, Marc Jacobs metal link dress, vintage Marc Jacobs evening gown, gold metal column dress
Oscar De La Renta Black Velvet Hand-Beaded Column Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Ardmore, PA
black velvet silver hand-beaded column evening gown for his Fall/Winter 2017 collections Excellent
Chanel High Neck Column Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Chanel High Neck Column Heavy Silk Crepe Gown from the 1980's by Karl Lagerfeld. High collar
Glamorous Sequin Snake Print Column Gown
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Sequin Snake Print Column Gown cut on the bias covered in clear sequins for a more subtle
Nina Ricci Strapless Velvet, Organza, Brocade Column Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Nina Ricci Strapless Velvet Organza Brocade Column Gown from the 1980's. Velvet column
1950S Lipstick Red Silk Organza Solid Sequin Beaded Column Gown
Located in New York, NY
Sequin Beaded Column Gown
1970s Bob Mackie Black Crepe Column Gown w Glamorous Bugle Bead Streamers
By Bob Mackie
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Bob Mackie Black Crepe Column Gown w Glamorous Bugle Bead Streamers: In classic, simple but
1970s Rudi Gernreich Black Single Shoulder High Slit Bodycon Column Stretch Gown
By Rudi Gerneich, Rudi Gernreich
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible black Rudi Gernreich for Bob Cunningham evening gown. From the 1970s, this
$664Sale Price|20% Off
PORTS 1961 Size 6 Black Polyester Blend Sequined Column Gown Dress
By Ports 1961
Located in San Francisco, CA
PORTS 1961 dress comes in a black sequined polyester blend featuring long sleeves, v-neck, and a back zip up closure. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 42 Measurements: ...
1990 Bill Blass Persimmon Silk Crepe Column Gown w Asymmetrical Neckline Detail
By Bill Blass for Neiman Marcus, Bill Blass
Located in Gresham, OR
1990s Bill Blass Persimmon Silk Crepe Column Gown w Asymmetrical Neckline Detail: Elegant, long and
1960 Helena Barbieri Shocking Pink Silk Chiffon Column Gown w/ Waterfall Back
By Helena Barbieri
Located in Gresham, OR
1960 Helena Barbieri Shocking Pink Silk Chiffon Column Gown w/ Waterfall Back: Double layer silk
Torso Creations Black Crepe & Tulle Column Gown W/ Peek-a-Boo Bands
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Black Crepe, Ribbon & Tulle Column Gown W/ Peek-a-Boo Bands. Balloon sleeves and
Late 1950s Pale Pink & Shocking Pink Silk Satin Column Gown w Foulard & Brooch
Located in Gresham, OR
Late 1950s Pale Pink & Shocking Pink Silk Satin Column Gown w Foulard & Brooch: A gorgeous
1980's Alfred Bosand Royal Blue and Gold Dynasty Inspired Column Gown
By Alfred Bosand
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Dynasty era late 70's early 80's 's Alfred Bosand empress Josephine style gown. Plisé pleated
Hanae Mori Fuchsia and Purple Pop Art Ink Blot Column Gown - M, 1980s
By Hanae Mori
Located in Tucson, AZ
juxtaposition of sheer sleeves with opaque body are anything but sleepy. Straight column gown with satin piped
1960s George Halley Black Wool Crepe Column Gown w Stunning Beaded Fan Corset
By George Halley
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s George Halley Black Wool Crepe Column Gown w Stunning Beaded Fan Corset: Remarkable
Lillie Rubin Black Full Length Beaded Column Gown w Illusion Sleeves – L, 21st C
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Tucson, AZ
Exquisitely simple, this statuesque floor length gown pairs a minimalistic column silhouette with
Vintage 1970's Black Jersey Maxi Gown with Cutout Rhinestone Column Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of a black jersey. Features a cutout waist with rhinestone detail. There is
Marchesa Black Velvet Baroque Scroll Beaded Embroidered Tulle Column Dress Gown
By Marchesa
Located in Montgomery, TX
and modern, elegant and edgy—a black-velvet column gown takes on extravagant allure with lavishly
Vera Wang Blush Neoclassical Delphos Column Gown with Trailing Ties – S, 2008
By Vera Wang
Located in Tucson, AZ
A gown so Neoclassical it looks as if it came right off a Greek statue, with floating sash ties
Mr Blackwell Bejeweled Crepe Column
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Gresham, OR
This 1960's asymmetrically bejeweled "Mr Blackwell Custom" creation is Mr. Blackwell at his classic best! Black rayon crepe extravagantly beaded and stoned for a one-shoulder effect-...
1970s Documented Loris Azzaro Black Tassel Column Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in London, GB
This documented elegant column dress was designed in the early 1970s by Loris Azzaro, whose simple
Oscar de la Renta Beaded Silk Column
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Oscar de la Renta Beaded Black Silk Column with empire cut. Elaborately beaded bodice in tinsel
Byzantine Cream Jeweled Silk Column Hostess Maxi or Wedding Gown – S-M-, 1968
Located in Tucson, AZ
skirt whose edges and center are adorned in matching jewels. Best of all, the gown could double as a
1960s Black Crepe and Georgette Column Dress
Located in London, GB
This mid 1960s black column dress is chic, sophisticated and perfect for any formal occasion. It
Gianfranco Ferre beige wool column dress, fw 1999
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianfranco Ferre beige wool column dress ▪ Wide funnel neck with halter ▪ High leg slit at center
1987 Yves Saint Laurent Documented Strapless Black Column Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
This show-stopper of a gown from Yves Saint Laurent dates back to 1987. A truly stunning strapless
Vintage Red Crepe Column Dress with Cut Out Back
Located in London, GB
A great red crepe gown, with an attractive cut out design at the back. The dress has a 24 1/2
Miu Miu by Miuccia Prada Brown Ruffled Column Dress, FW 1999
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
Miu Miu by Miuccia Prada strapless floor-length column dress in dark chocolate brown technical
Balenciaga 2011 gold chain halter neck draped column print maxi dress gown XS-M
By Balenciaga
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage Balenciaga Resort 2011 Halter neck draped column style maxi dress Gold and black
Early 1980’s Michael Novarese Red Silk Drape Column Dress
By Michael Novarese
Located in London, GB
An early 1980’s Michael Novarese cardinal-red silk drape column dress, featuring a boat neckline
Elegant Mr. Blackwell 50s Floral Column w/ Structured Peplum w Matching Stole
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Gresham, OR
Elegant Mr. Blackwell 50s Floral Column w/ Structured Peplum and Matching Stole: A fantastic
S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Diagonal Cut Sheer Silk Column Dress Slip
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black sheer silk column slip dress designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer 1997
1960s Cream Embroidered Column Dress with Pearl Trim
Located in London, GB
fabric-covered buttons. Tailored to a column shape, it gently follows the curves of the body, flaring out
1970s Beginnings Spaghetti Strap Column Dress with Bow Detail
Located in London, GB
. Tailored from black crepe, the fabric falls in a column style which curves and wraps around the body. It
DOLCE GABBANA 2014 Runway green roman coin column bejeweled skirt set IT38 XS
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DOLCE GABBANA 2014 Runway green roman coin column bejeweled skirt set IT38 XS Reference: MECG
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Azzedine Alaia Rust Column Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in US
Alaia fitted stretch knit body con dress in rust color, subtle V-neckline, stitched detail along the bodice that provides a flattering shape, and a back zipper fastening. Dress is a ...
Vintage 1960's Pink Sequin Peal Silk Organza Column Dress Cocktail Dress UK 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
by a sewn fold along the waistline of the dress. The eye-catching column cut of the skirt, is
Unavailable|$1,328
Rare Angelo Mozzillo Column Evening Gown Spring 1999
By Angelo Mozzillo
Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi
Rare Angelo Mozzillo Column Evening Gown Spring 1999
Unavailable|$1,250
NORMAN NORELL Black Column Evening Gown with Back Tie Detail
By Norman Norell
Located in New York, NY
The epitome of chic, this NORMAN NORELL dress is reminiscent of the classic fashion icon Hudrey Hepburn. Its simplicity yet striking beauty makes it a timeless piece of fashion histo...
Unavailable|$750
Oleg Cassini Black Jet Beaded Cage Column Formal Evening Gown
By Oleg Cassini
Located in San Francisco, CA
For your consideration is a fabulous Oleg Cassini Black formal gown. The double thick straps are
Unavailable|$680
Richilene Black Column Gown with Asymmetrical Ruched Bodice
By Richilene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Please contact dealer prior to purchase for White Glove shipping options. Richilene Black Column
Unavailable|$2,100
80s Valentino Black Velvet Column Gown with Rouched Cream Bodice
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Valentino Black Velvet Column Gown with Rouched Cream Bodice. Structured interior bodice with
1980s Mary McFadden Couture Pleated Column Gown with Beaded Cage Bodice
By Mary McFadden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Done in Mary McFadden's iconic micropleats, this gorgeous white column gown features Egyptian
50s Green Satin Column Gown with Beaded Bodice and Gathered Waist Sash
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Green Satin Column Gown with Beaded Bodice and Gathered Waist Sash. Grecian-esque gathered
Unavailable|$795
60s Black Bow Joseph Magnin Column Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s Black Bow Joseph Magnin Column Dress
Unavailable|$475
60s Pastel Watercolor Print Silk Column Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s Pastel Watercolor Print Silk Column Dress. Back zip closure.
Unavailable|$395
60s Black Beaded Column Dress w/ Peplum
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s Black Beaded Column Dress w/ Peplum. Back zip closure.
Unavailable|$699
80s Isaac Mizrahi Charcoal Strapless Column Dress
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Isaac Mizrahi Charcoal Strapless Column Dress. Fabric feels like flannel. Strapless. Velvet
Unavailable|$180
1990s State of Claude Montana Black Column Dress
By Claude Montana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
MONTANA 90s Black Column Dress With Peek-A-Boo Shoulders
Unavailable|$525
Giorgio Armani Black Silk Cut-Out Column Dress
By Giorgio Armani
Located in New York, NY
Iconic black silk column dress with sweetheart neckline with bust and hip cut-out details.
Unavailable|$350
Vintage BONWIT TELLER 1970's Tonic sequin column dress
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage BONWIT TELLER 1970's Tonic sequin column dress in deep blue and purple. Long sleeves
Unavailable|$4,442
Gucci by Tom Ford black silk column dress with floral cut outs, ss 2002
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, London
Gucci by Tom Ford black silk column dress with cut outs in the shape of a flower and leg slit on
Unavailable|$315
60s Pink Column Dress w/ Lace Applique
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s Pink Column Dress w/ Lace Appliqué. Fully lined, boned bodice. Metal back zip.
Unavailable|$650
Vintage Versace Sleeveless Black Velvet Column Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Long Island City, NY
This is an elegant early 1980s Gianni Versace black cotton velvet sleeveless column dress with
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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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.