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
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
Christian Dior by John Galliano Metallic Red and Gold Knit Column Dress, FW 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, 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...
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
Balestra Couture Black Chiffon Gown with Ostrich Trim and Train, 1960s
By BALESTRA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
endless. Renato Balestra couture black silk chiffon column silhouette gown with sheer diagonal panelling
Adele Simpson 1970s Black One Shoulder Maxi Dress with Strap Detail at Back
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Adele Simpson black column style maxi gown with asymmetrical shoulder detailing. (Estimated
Sold|$1,499
French Gold Lame Column Gown
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic timeless Hollywood! Woven gold French brocade column gown with split bodice and front slit
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
Sold|$2,400
Estevez New Strapless Column Gown 1970s
By Louis Estevez, Estevez
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning glamorous strapless column gown in pink silk from Louis Estevez. It is luxurious with
1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Strapless Column Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Austin, TX
1998 GUCCI by Tom Ford black strapless column gown with stretch. Condition: Excellent Size S/M
Givenchy Raspberry Strapless Silk Jacquard Column Gown, 1960s
By Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique, Givenchy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Givenchy raspberry strapless silk jacquard column gown from the 1960s...A classicly beautiful gown
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
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
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
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
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
Valentino Jeweled Black Column Gown with Red Accents - Small, 1980s
By Valentino
Located in Tucson, AZ
red—place it in a class by itself. Long sleeve column gown with round neckline and lightly gathered
Huey Waltzer Beaded Qipao Black Column Gown - US 6, 1997
By HUEY WALTZER
Located in Tucson, AZ
either. Close-fitting cheongsam column gown with all over beaded vine motif, cap sleeves and notched
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
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal ivory satin draped empire column gown FR36 S
By Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal ivory satin draped empire column gown FR36 S Reference: TGAS
Gucci strapless bustier tie back red silk train column gown maxi dress IT 38
By Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Strapless cut that falls as a column gown Beautiful long ties wrap at the back and tie into a bow creating
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
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, ...
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
F/W 1996 Calvin Klein Runway Black Viscose Asymmetric Bodycon Column Gown
By Calvin Klein Collection, Calvin Klein
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Christina Kruse, this form-fitting black gown is a classic knockout. This stretch gown is the elevated
MICHAEL NOVARESE Size 4 Pink & Black Off Shoulder Puff Sleeve Column Gown
By Michael Novarese
Located in San Francisco, CA
pleated bustier bodice with gorgeous off the shoulder pleated puff sleeves and a black crepe column skirt
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...
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford G Logo Buckle Black Stretch Knit Bodycon Column Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning leather spaghetti strap Gucci dress, designed by Tom Ford. This dress from the Spring/Summer 1998 collection showcases the season's famous silver square 'G' bu...
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
Ann Demeulemeester Black Asymmetrical Cut-Away Gown
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in Gresham, OR
column gown with buttons at side of neck.
Galanos Black And White Stripe Gown And Shawl
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Galanos black and white silk column gown adorned with jewel and beaded overlapping front
1980 Eugene Alexander Black Velvet Evening Gown w Cobalt & Purple Silk Sash
By Eugene Alexander
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1980s Eugene Alexander black velvet column gown with a vivid cobalt and purple silk sash
Maria Grachvogel Seafoam Green Silk Gown, c. 2006
Located in Marlborough, GB
, sculptural column gown featuring a softly flared hem. Slashed cutouts accented with silk floral rosettes
Early 1990s Stanley Platos Black and White Gown
By Stanley Platos
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning Stanley Platos black column gown with dramatic white organza ruffle neckline. The white
1987 James Galanos Black Silk Crepe Strapless Corset Gown w Crystal Beading
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
1987 James Galanos Black Silk Crepe Strapless Corset Gown w Crystal Beading: Ruched column gown in
1990s Michael Casey Couture Leopard Burn-Out & Lame Velvet 2-Piece Evening Gown
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
gown ensemble: Strapless, boned and lined column gown with fox fur hem and button embellishment at the
1980s Patricia Lester Coral Silk Fortuny Style Delphos Gown
By Patricia Lester
Located in Gresham, OR
column gown to the floor. Inspired by the classic Greek statue, Charioteer of Delphi.
Beautiful Vintage Hanae Mori Lipstick Red Silk Beaded Floral Dress / Gown
By Hanae Mori
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely beautiful vintage HANAE MORI lipstick red long sleeve column gown! Wonderful shape
1960s Couture Raffia Silk Couture Light Pink Metallic Jackie - O Gown 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
flattering pleats on either side of this column gown! Regal high neck, with a full metal zipper up the back
Amazing 1960s Bill Blass Gold + Green Ombre Sequined Vintage 60s Gown Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1960s BILL BLASS Couture gold and green silk ombre fully sequined column gown! Features a
Halston IV Metallic Silk Gown. 1970's.
By Halston
Located in University City, MO
High impact late 1970's gold silk lame vintage column gown by Halston IV. Great cut! Really flows
1976 Halston Tie Front Strapless Evening Dress, Book Piece
By Halston
Located in New Hope, PA
Halston designed this effortless black velvet column gown in 1976. Lee Radziwill was photographed
Vintage 1960s Malcolm Starr Light Pink Sleeveles Silk Shift Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Jackie Kennedy style Vintage 1960s pale pink silk shantung column gown with silver beads
Valentino Beaded Chiffon Gown Worn By Marie-Chantal Miller at Valentino's 45th
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dress has a bias cut draped panel over the long column gown. The dress is done in double silk, the panel
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
Pat Sandler Black Bohemian Illusion Crochet Mock Neck Maxi Dress- XS, late 1960s
By Pat Sandler
Located in Tucson, AZ
belong to the beau monde, but the crochet keeps it grassroots: Paris, je t'aime! Mock turtleneck column
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
Bill Blass Evening Gown Voluminous Silk Taffeta Top + Velvet Column Dress 80s M
By Bill Blass
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
giant shirred and pouf neck ruffle is attached across the front. The gown fastens in back with a zipper
Sold|$950
Bill Blass Fringed Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, red, column shaped, tiered, fringed gown with spaghetti straps. Fringe measures about 8
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
Sold|$1,800
Estevez Vintage Glamour One Shoulder Gown
By Estevez
Located in Water Mill, NY
Stunning glamorous column one shoulder gown in a lovely soft pink silk crepe from Estevez. It is
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
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
197'0s Bill Blass Black Gown with Red & Pink Details
By Bill Blass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's beautiful Bill Blass black silk column style gown with spaghetti straps. Red and hot pink
Vintage Mary Mcfadden Couture Pink Pleated Beaded Waist Maxi Column Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in Boca Raton, FL
up of Fortuny style pleats, this statuesque strawberry pink gown begins with a deep V neckline and
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
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 ...
Circa 1990's Thierry Mugler One Shoulder Dress Gown with Thigh High Slit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1990’s black and blue Thierry Mugler one shoulder column crepe gown featuring black velvet
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.
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