Gucci by Tom Ford black silk column dress with floral cut outs, ss 2002
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford black silk column dress with cut outs in the shape of a flower and leg slit on side seam Spring-Summer 2002
Christian Dior by John Galliano Metallic Red and Gold Knit Column Dress, FW 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano evening dress from the Fall-Winter 1999 collection is constructed in metallic red viscose knit over a metallic gold base, producing a layered, tw...
Elegant Mr. Blackwell 50s Floral Column w/ Structured Peplum
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic example of Mr. Blackwell's (unmarked but confirmed)1950s style with a fitted column silhouette and beautiful structured peplum! The fabric is extremely fine silk satin w...
APOSTROPHE Size 6 Black Crepe Acetate / Viscose Column Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
APOSTROPHE cocktail dress comes in a black crepe acetate / viscose featuring a column style, double slits, and a back zip up closure. Made in France. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. ...
1970's Hanae Mori Blue and White Calligraphy Column with Chiffon Overlay
By Hanae Mori
Located in Gresham, OR
1970's Hanae Mori Blue and White Calligraphy Column with Chiffon Overlay and Rayon Lining
Oscar De La Renta Black Velvet Hand-Beaded Column Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Ardmore, PA
Oscar De La Renta, a Lifetime Achievement Award Winner for Designer of the Year, designed this black velvet silver hand-beaded column evening gown for his Fall/Winter 2017 collection...
1960s Anonymous Silver Lace Long Sleeve Column Evening Dress Gown
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A spectacular silver paisley lace makes this Sixties gown an exquisite treasure from the past. Lustrous and full of gorgeous swirls and flora, it is cut in a column silhouette to bes...
Sold|$1,499
French Gold Lame Column Gown
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woven gold French brocade column gown with split bodice and front slit. Fully silk-lined, this comfortable and elegant dress fits like a glove and has just the right amount of shimmer.
Bill Blass Evening Gown Voluminous Silk Taffeta Top + Velvet Column Dress 80s M
By Bill Blass
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Looking to make an entrance at your next event? This show stopper from Bill Blass will do the trick! The silk taffeta bodice is so over the top! The puff sleeves are shirred down th...
Sold|$2,400
Estevez New Strapless Column Gown 1970s
By Estevez, Louis Estevez
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning glamorous strapless column gown in pink silk from Louis Estevez. It is luxurious with horizontal ruching draping from side to side the front length of the dress and in an...
Black & White Oscar de la Renta Column Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Black and white column gown by Oscar de la Renta. Embellished with gold applique. Deep scoopneck. Sleeveless.
Givenchy Raspberry Strapless Silk Jacquard Column Gown, 1960s
By Givenchy, Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Givenchy raspberry strapless silk jacquard column gown from the 1960s...A classicly beautiful gown with a built in boned corset...Fully lined in silk...Closes at the side with a zipp...
1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Strapless Column Gown
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Austin, TX
1998 GUCCI by Tom Ford black strapless column gown with stretch. Condition: Excellent Size S/M bust: 26-42", Waist: 25-42", Hips: 34-50", Length: 52.5", Slit: 18.5"
Vintage Alberta Ferretti Navy Blue Silk Tiered Column Gown
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Alberta Ferretti blue gown! Features tiers of gorgeous navy silk, with an asymmetrical tulip hem. Zips up the side, and looks great belted. In great condition. Appr...
1960 Bonwit Teller Pale Yellow Silk Chiffon Column & Overlay Gown
By Bonwit Teller
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Bonwit Teller pale butter yellow silk chiffon column gown with front bow. Separate overlay layer which is split at front allowing the bow on gown bodice to sit outside the over...
Valentino Jeweled Black Column Gown with Red Accents - Small, 1980s
By Valentino
Located in Tucson, AZ
With its elegantly-draped bodice and statuesque silhouette, this gown could easily hold its own at any black tie affair. But the crystal-studded shoulder bow and peek-a-boo kick plea...
1960s 60s Lipstick Red Velvet Vintage Column Gown w/ Rhinestones
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s red velvet dress! Wonderful flattering fit, with a timeless style. Two mock rhinestones at either side of the waist, connected to a rhinestone chain in center. Soft, ...
Split Bodice Column Gown in Gold and White French Ottoman Brocade
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Always elegant! Fits like a glove! Split bodice column gown with front slit—double darts in front and back give it a beautiful shape. French cotton brocade. Fully lined in silk. Gold...
BRANDON MAXWELL Size 6 Black Viscose Blend Ruffle One Shoulder Column Gown
By Brandon Maxwell
Located in San Francisco, CA
BRANDON MAXWELL gown comes in a black viscose blend featuring a column style, ruffle details, one shoulder, ad a side zipper closure. Made in USA. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Mar...
1960 Mod Lame Brocade Sleeveless Column Gown w/ Heavily Jeweled Mughal Neckline
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1960s Julius Garfinkle Mod silk lame brocade sleeveless column gown with side slit in a psychedelic print over floral/paisley pattern of orange, purple and lavender palet...
Valentino Haute Couture Red Silk Single Shoulder Column Gown w/Side Slit
By Valentino Couture
Located in Studio City, CA
Valentino haute couture red silk single shoulder column gown with high side slit. Features an interior corset with boning which fastens at the side via hook and eye closures with a h...
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 asymmetrically draped and pleated gown, one shoulder is covered by a graceful pleated foul...
1980s Mary McFadden Jade Green Fortuny-Style Silk Column Gown w Long Sleeves
By Mary McFadden
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Mary McFadden Jade Green Fortuny-Style Silk Column Gown w Long Sleeves: Signature McFadden style with an asymmetrically draped bodice and long tapered sleeves. Bodice is lined...
Giorgio Sant'Angelo late 1970's Cranberry Red Drape Back Asymmetric Column Gown
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Giorgio Sant'Angelo late 1970's cranberry red column gown with asymmetrical detailing. Draped front panel and hanging weighted draped back. Unlined. Sold at Neiman Marcus (Neiman's t...
New Emilio Pucci Blue and White Jersey Column Maxi Dress Gown with Tags
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Emilio Pucci sleeveless blue and white jersey maxi column dress. Slightly loose fit at the top and more form fitting through hips. Pull-on, no zip. 95% viscose, 5% elastane. Unlined...
Gucci strapless bustier tie back red silk train column gown maxi dress IT 38
By Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage A beautifully simple and elegant yet striking dress by Gucci in vibrant red Strapless cut that falls as a column gown Beautiful long ties wrap at the back and tie ...
Huey Waltzer Beaded Qipao Black Column Gown - US 6, 1997
By HUEY WALTZER
Located in Tucson, AZ
Close-fitting cheongsam column gown with all over beaded vine motif, cap sleeves and notched banded neckline; faux asymmetrical front with five ornamental pavé bead buttons from left...
Oscar De La Renta Black Silk Confetti Ribbon & Sequin Column Gown W/ Open Back
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous Oscar de La Renta black sleeveless silk sheath dress entirely covered with silk ribbon confetti fringe! The keyhole at back of neck can be small or opened larger (as show...
Vintage 1960's Silver Sequin Beaded Column Evening Dress UK 14-16 US 10-12
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly mesmerising 1960's fully sequin and bead embellished dress on a black tulle base which is overlaid upon a champagne coloured satin, is a true masterpiece to behold. The da...
MICHAEL NOVARESE Size 4 Pink & Black Off Shoulder Puff Sleeve Column Gown
By Michael Novarese
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fabulous vintage MICHAEL NOVARESE for I.MAGNIN evening dress features a bold pink silk Tafeta pleated bustier bodice with gorgeous off the shoulder pleated puff sleeves and a bl...
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal ivory satin draped empire column gown FR36 S
By Saint Laurent, Anthony Vaccarello
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal ivory satin draped empire column gown FR36 S Reference: TGAS/F00484 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: Pre Fall 2022 - Run...
Vintage Halston Tie Front Column Dress
By Halston
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vintage Halston Tie Front Column Dress is a statement piece that captures the essence of 1970s high fashion. Halston, a renowned American designer, was famous for his minimalist ye...
Elegant Mr. Blackwell 50s Floral Column w/ Structured Peplum
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic example of Mr. Blackwell's (unmarked but confirmed)1950s style with a fitted column silhouette and beautiful structured peplum! The fabric is extremely fine silk satin wi...
Vintage Mary Mcfadden Couture Pink Pleated Beaded Waist Maxi Column Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
An accomplished designer, Mary McFadden studied in New York and Paris, worked at Dior, and served as the editor of Vogue South Africa among other positions and awards. She started he...
Sold|$375
Vintage Bill Blass Gold Column Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bill Blass column maxi dress with a round neckline long sleeves and a slit on the left side of the gown. Made of a metallic gold knit with a generous amount of stretch to it. Bus...
1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT black wool strapless column dress with gold accents
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Strapless, column dress made of black wool with gold lurex thread topstitching and decorative gold-toned button designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1970's. Dress is fit...
Vintage Halston Grey Cashmere Beaded Plunge Back Column Maxi
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
A simple but stunning maxi dress from Halston in charcoal grey soft cashmere knit. It is fitted through the body with a deep plunging back to below the waist. It is covered with a ...
Elie Saab Haute Couture Exquisite Evening Column gown
By Elie Saab
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Exquisite Evening Column gown from Elie Saab's Haute Couture cllection, not ready to wear This is an amazing work of art, meticulously created by hand, as Haute Couture is lovingl...
Elie Saab Haute Couture Evening Column Gown sz 4-6
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Exquisite Evening Column gown from Elie Saab's Haute Couture cllection, not ready to wear This is an amazing work of art, meticulously created by hand, as Haute Couture is loving...
Sold|$399
1960s Magenta Sequin Column Gown
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Magenta sequin column gown design for "Neiman Marcus". The entirety of the dress if covered with matching magenta sequin. The fitted bodice features a boat neckline, sequin boa...
Giorgio Beverly Hills Sequined Column Gown
By Giorgio Beverly Hills
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 1980's evening gown from Giorgio Beverly Hills. Slate blue jersey is adorned with sequins arranged in a radiating fan pattern. Round neck. Short sleeves. Keyhole opening at...
Balmain Asymetrical Column 1970's Gown
By Pierre Balmain, Pierre Balmain Boutique Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Balmain
Pierre Balmain Salmon 1970s jersey column dress, lined. Black velvet trim around top and right side strap. With a matching fringed shawl.
...
1970s Valentino Black + Gold Pleated Column Gown
By Valentino
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Stunning 1970s Valentino Garavani pleated gown. Exceptional piece. Semi-sheer pleated voile column. Features raw edges and metallic gold + black Grecian-inspired strapping around the...
Sold|$1,000
Jean-Louis Couture Custom 1959 Column Gown
By Jean Louis
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Jean-Louis Couture Custom 1959 Column Gown. Exquisite strapless dress with boned bodice. Embellished with sequins and beads sewn on netting over silk. Jean-Louis was a brilliant Ho...
Emerald Green Silk Satin Column Evening Dress
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Please contact dealer prior to purchase for White Glove shipping options. Emerald Green Silk Satin Column Evening Dress with Bow at Waist- GLAM
Vintage Valentino Halter Column Gown with Fringed Neckline
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Valentino column gown is made of off-white crepe with fringed neckline. Mock neck is encrusted with beading of various sizes and rhinestones. Halter style with upper and m...
Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Graffiti Long Column Evening Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Graffiti Long Column Evening Dress Size 42 Bust 36" Waist 30" Hips 42' Length 61" Excellent condition
Gareth Pugh Aqua Green Silk Sleeveless Column Gown S
By Gareth Pugh
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exude the grace of a Greek goddess in this Gareth Pugh creation. Made from silk, it is designed in a sleeveless style and features an aqua green hue. It has a simple silhouette with ...
Gucci Black Column Gown with Patent Leather Snake Halter
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredibly sexy column gow for Gucci. The classic silhouette is given a modern edge with the patent leather snake halter neck. Leather strap closes with iconic "G" clasp. -Nylo...
Sold|$1,000
White Crepe "Nikki" Embellished Column Gown
Located in US
White “Nikki” wedding dress features an assortment of bead, Sequin, and rhinestone embellishments along the bodice atop of a mesh layer with a back zipper fastening (decorative butto...
HERVE LEGER France Sexy Bandage Zipper Column Gown Sz S
By Herve Léger
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Sexy Vintage Lavender Zipper Column Gown from HERVE LEGER
This is absolutely beautiful. Original Herve Leger made in France
This gorgeous dress is made ...
1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Bodycon Column Gown Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- one tiny pull in the thread on the side of the chest- Gucci label missing- all ...
Mademoiselle Ricci by Nina Ricci 1960's Black Pleated Column Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage 1960's Mademoiselle Ricci by Nina Ricci black pleated column gown. Vertical pleats at front and back of dress that open up at bottom skirt hem. Sides of dress have a solid pa...
1970's Malcom Star Multi Color Sequin Print Column Gown Dress
Located in US
Vintage 1970's Malcom Star Gown features a multi-color Foo Dog print with transparent sequins throughout, back zipper closure, and a mock neck. Dress is fully lined. Measurements...
Bill Blass Black Velvet Column Gown Dress Sequin Beaded Rococo Sleeves Vintage
By Bill Blass
Located in US
Vintage Bill Blass Gown features back button and zipper closures, full lining, fully beaded and sequined rococo sleeves. Dress is in great condition with normal wears throughout. Lef...
Gianni Versace Couture Ivory Silk Column Bridal Gown Dress, F / W 1995
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 1995 Gianni Versace- gown with built in bodysuit CONDITION: Good- Cups are not perfectly round which is normal for vintage Versace dresses and there is one tiny mark i...
F/W 1995 Gianni Versace Black Bustier Velvet Silk Column Sheer Gown Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 1995 Gianni Versace Couture- was worn on the runway and in ads in green. This black color is rare! This is a fitted wiggle column dress with a plunging v front, padded ...
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.
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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.
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