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 sheen.
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 sheen.
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 with green brocade ruching trimmed in pleated organza.
1990S Metallic Gold Silk & Lurex Lace Fully Beaded Column Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Metallic Gold Silk & Lurex Lace Fully Bead...
1950S Lipstick Red Silk Organza Solid Sequin Beaded Column Gown
Located in New York, NY
Custom made for Rat Pack era Opera & lounge singer Vivian Della Chiesa who sang in Miami with Sinatra and was a featured performer at the Waldorf Astoria New York 1950S Lipstick Red ...
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 chiffon with silk satin bodice.
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 off-Shoulder neckline are trimmed in black jet beads.
1990 Bill Blass Persimmon Silk Crepe Column Gown w Asymmetrical Neckline Detail
By Bill Blass, Bill Blass for Neiman Marcus
Located in Gresham, OR
1990s Bill Blass Persimmon Silk Crepe Column Gown w Asymmetrical Neckline Detail: Elegant, long and lean this classic American Beauty features a side slit and back zipper and is full...
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 glamorous Mackie style, this crepe column takes a daring plunge w sheer tulle criss-...
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 Victorian inspired fuchsia and black sequin and beaded strapless fan-shaped, fully corseted...
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.
LORIS AZZARO PARIS — One-Shoulder Draped Lamé Column Gown c.1978-1983
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in London, GB
A masterwork of Parisian evening glamour from one of the most celebrated names in French couture. This one-shoulder column gown in crushed silver-gold lamé exemplifies Loris Azzaro’s...
Oscar De La Renta Resort 2015 Neon Pink Silk Strapless Column Gown Emmy Awards
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
A study in modern Hollywood glamour, this strapless silk taffeta column gown from Oscar de la Renta’s Resort 2015 collection captures the designer’s signature balance of structure an...
Hanae Mori Fuchsia and Purple Pop Art Ink Blot Column Gown - M, 1980s
By Hanae Mori
Located in Tucson, AZ
Though its easy kaftan-style silhouette wears as comfortably as pajamas, the colorplay and juxtaposition of sheer sleeves with opaque body are anything but sleepy. Straight column g...
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 dazzling black aurora borealis bugle beads so the wearer—and not her dress—does the ...
$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: ...
Late 1990s Giorgio Armani Backless Black Faux-Wrap High Slit Column Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the late 1990s, this black Giorgio Armani gown epitomizes elevated elegance. The slip-style design showcases a faux-wrap feature that cinches at one side of the waist, complemen...
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 origami style short sleeves with matching detail above the hemline.
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 that permit endless styling variations. Neither pink nor peach, this gown is a flatter...
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. Bustier at the interior. Size tag 44 and fabric tag says 100% silk.
1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Silk Blend Sleeveless Column Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black silk-blend Gucci column dress designed by Tom Ford. From 1999, this beautiful sleeveless dress features a plunging neckline, slit at the back, and fitted waist. Ef...
Marchesa Black Velvet Baroque Scroll Beaded Embroidered Tulle Column Dress Gown
By Marchesa
Located in Montgomery, TX
Marchesa Black Velvet Baroque Scroll Inspired Embroidery Tulle Dress Gown A look at once classic and modern, elegant and edgy—a black-velvet column gown takes on extravagant allure w...
1950s Cobalt & Black Silk Satin Floral Brocade Gown w Draped Bodice & Fishtail
Located in Gresham, OR
This spectacular and dramatic column gown, made from imported fabric, wraps sinuously around the torso in pintucked gathers, leading to a bow at the left strap.
F/W 1997 Gianni Versace Runway Beaded Black Lurex Metallic Halter Neck Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gianni's final collection, this shimmery black column gown is accented with beading around the bust and neck strap.
Maggie Norris Couture Strapless Violet Pink Sequin Evening Gown
By Maggie Norris, Maggie Norris Couture
Located in New Hope, PA
The dress is a sleek column gown, there is an interior bustier which closes at the center back with hooks and eyes under the center back zipper.
$505Sale Price|69% Off
Palest Blue and chartreuse Roll-Collar Elbow-Length Sleeve Floral Jacquard Gown
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Palest blue and chartreuse whimsical satin floral jacquard column gown, with 3/4 sleeve, graceful neckline and lovely floral motif in shades of blue and chartreuse, creating timeless...
Sleeveless Plunging Goldfinger Sequin Oscar Gown with Scoop Back – M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Couture quality it is not, but memorable it is. Sleeveless column gown with plunging V neckline and scoop back.
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Chado Ralph Rucci Layered Iridescent Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown
By Ralph Rucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chado Ralph Rucci silk chiffon strapless layered, draped gown with train in purple and tobacco brown. Three layers of iridescent silk chiffon, the strapless column gown has a deep ce...
Sleeveless Satin Black and White Capote Ball Gown w Dangling Gems - S, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Sleeveless column gown with silk velvet mock t-neck bodice and striped satin skirt.
Marc Jacobs Late 90s Sz 8 Gold Metal Link Column Evening Gown Runway Dress Gown
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare late 1990s–early 2000s Marc Jacobs gold metal-link vintage evening gown featuring a fluid cowl neckline and long, slinky column silhouette that skims the body like liquid metal.
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 chic column-style dress features a single off-the-shoulder strap, an angular neckl...
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 1997 Black Silk Viscose Column Slip Gown — IT 40
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
A defining archive piece from Tom Ford’s Spring/Summer 1997 collection for Gucci — one of the most celebrated seasons of his tenure and a landmark moment in 1990s fashion. This floor...
S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Plunging Cowl Bodycon Column Slip Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning black Gucci slip gown, designed by Tom Ford for the Spring/Summer 1997 collection. This sultry floor-length gown features spaghetti straps and is elegantly drap...
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 a center back zipper closure with buttons. In excellent vintage condition. **...
Byzantine Cream Jeweled Silk Column Hostess Maxi or Wedding Gown – S-M-, 1968
Located in Tucson, AZ
This columnar maxi dress chastely covers every inch of skin but oozes stature and grace thanks to Byzantine-era jeweling around the neck and wrists. Added opulence provided by the fr...
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 chunky chain halter neck that ties at the back of the neck. This is fully removabl...
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-...
1960s Mollie Parnis Pastel Beaded Column Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in London, GB
Incredible vintage 1960s Mollie Parnis silk dress in pretty pastel stripes with all over beading. It is full length with a slit to one side of the skirt, attached waist belt and sid...
1970s Documented Loris Azzaro Black Tassel Column Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in London, GB
Falling to the floor, it is tailored in a straight column-style and has a scoop neck to show off the décolletage.
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, crystals, beads, embroidery and silk covered "stones". Motif continues to back where ...
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 has a georgette fabric neckline which is slightly transparent, rounded to both the fr...
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-front ▪ Extra long skirt ▪ Fully lined ▪ IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6 ▪ Fall-Win...
Ceil Chapman 1950's Blush Pink Strapless Silk Gown
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A simple and elegant column silhouette gown expertly constructed to flatter the figure.
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 dress that could easily become your go-to black evening dress, it is in the details...
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'' slit at the back , is fully lined and has a low round neckline.
1970's Anonymous Gold and Black Floral Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's Saks Fifth Ave. brown, gold, and black floral silk and chiffon printed evening gown with matching stole. The spaghetti strap and V-neckline column style gown features a chiffo...
Miu Miu by Miuccia Prada Brown Ruffled Column Dress, FW 1999
By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu
Located in London, GB
Miu Miu by Miuccia Prada strapless floor-length column dress in dark chocolate brown technical fabrics, built from a central textured mesh panel and smooth woven side panels, with th...
2017 Siah Howard Couture Runway Pink Maxi Dress with Silk Column Skirt
Located in London, GB
Siah Howard is a haute couture fashion label established in London in 2017. An eveningwear and wedding dress specialist, Howard’s fantastical designs are elaborate, elevated and othe...
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, deep cut-away arm holes, the deep scooped back with self straps and double-face scul...
1960s Cream Embroidered Column Dress with Pearl Trim
Located in London, GB
The gown comes with an elegant grosgrain belt in a pale cream which is finished with a wide, flat bow.
Givenchy Black High-slit Jersey Column Dress size FR 34 XS Long-sleeve Maxi
By Givenchy
Located in San Diego, CA
An exaggerated side slit makes it flexible to move in on the dance floor. Sleek Column Silhouette: This column-style gown creates a long, lean line that is both modern and timeless.
1985 Jacqueline De Ribes black velvet RUNWAY couture gown sheer lace panels
By Jacqueline de Ribes
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Falling into a long, fluid column skirt, the gown illustrates Jacqueline de Ribes’ refined sense of elegance and architectural approach to evening wear.
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 example of Mr. Blackwell's 1950s style with a fitted column silhouette and beautiful str...
1990s Tatters White Tulle Ribbonwork Column Dress with Sequins
Located in London, GB
This romantic wedding dress was designed in the early 1990s by Tatters, a high-end London boutique that was located on the famous Kings Road in Chelsea and made bespoke designs. Craf...
1970s Beginnings Spaghetti Strap Column Dress with Bow Detail
Located in London, GB
This glamorous cocktail dress was designed by American dressmaker Beginnings during the 1970s. Tailored from black crepe, the fabric falls in a column style which curves and wraps ar...
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 collection. This piece represents the understated elegance and sensuality Ford bro...
Galanos 1970's Red Silk Flower Pendant Column Dress
By Galanos for Amelia Gray, Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1970's Galanos masterpiece approx. circa Spring 1974. This elegant dress was for Galanos's exclusive collaboration with the Beverly Hills luxury boutique, Amelia Gray. The red sil...
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/A00077 Brand: Dolce Gabbana Designer: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana Collection: 201...
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