A lilac silk Demi Couture Dress by Jacques Griffe - Paris Circa 1951
By Jacques Griffe
Located in Toulon, FR
or inner claw and is fastened at the waist with press studs. This is a Couture or demi-couture model
A lilac silk Demi Couture Dress by Jacques Griffe - Paris Circa 1951
By Jacques Griffe
Located in Toulon, FR
or inner claw and is fastened at the waist with press studs. This is a Couture or demi-couture model
Christian Dior by Galliano Grand Sapphire Blue Silk Demi Couture Dress Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with the utmost attention to couture detailing and sophisticated construction. Gown is created with
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Pierre Balmain Demi-Couture Cherry Blossom Embroidery Dress Coat Hat Set
By Balmain Ivoire, Balmain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous creme cherry blossom embroidered Pierre Balmain demi-couture dress set. From
1960s Couture Rembrandt by Ole Borden Silk Chiffon Abstract Vintage 60s Dress
By Ole Borden
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s REMBRANDT by OLE BORDON silk chiffon abstract print demi couture dress! Features a fine
Rare 1960s Does 1920 Red + White Fringe Cotton Drop Waist Flapper 20s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and rare 1960s does 1920 vintage 'Roaring 20s' demi couture dress! There is so much detail
Chanel & Karl Lagerfeld 13c 2013 cruise Versailles dress CC logo buttons
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
, underskirt 100% silk. Details: 1. Chanel demi-couture dress in denim cotton denim. 2. Contrast stitching in
$796Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Dynasty I Magnin Raspberry Red Gold Flowers Silk Satin Vintage 50s Dress
By Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
couture dress! Not quite red, and not quite pink, this beautiful gem features gold embroidered silk Asian
Ronald van der Kemp Demi Couture Fall 2018 Sculptural Black Dress
Located in Boca Raton, FL
from the collection. Done in black wool, this demi-couture dress is incredibly rare, as it is one of
1950's Christian Dior London Demi Couture Black Wool Dress
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950's Christian Dior London Demi Couture black wool dress in pristine condition. Made by Christian
1950's Christian Dior London Black Demi Couture Cocktail Dress
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950's Christian Dior London Black Demi Couture cocktail dress. Made in London, sold at Holt
1950 Christian Dior London Demi Couture Black Satin Cocktail Dress
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950 Christian Dior London Demi Couture black satin cocktail dress with sash style waist tie. High
1960s Demi Couture Sheer Beaded Lace Mini Cocktail Dress with Chiffon Wrap
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Exquisite anonymous 1960s cranberry and gold red lace demi couture cocktail dress featuring an
1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Gold Brocade Dress
By Jaques Heim
Located in London, GB
This dazzling 1950s gold brocade cocktail dress is demi-couture from Parisian designer Jacques Heim
1950's Christian Dior Demi Couture London Black Dinner Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Christian Dior London 1950's Demi Couture black apron front dinner dress with original Dior tag
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Courreges Paris Demi Couture Numbered Colorblock 1960's Dress
By André Courrèges
Located in US
Courreges vintage 1960's color block structured wool dress features button closures along the front
1960s Pauline Trigère Demi Couture Gold Lace Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in London, GB
This late 1960s Pauline Trigère demi-couture evening dress is tailored from a mesmerising metallic
$4,960Sale Price|20% Off
Rubin Singer Demi Couture Wine Velvet Strapless Gown Dress
By Rubin Singer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
substantial demi couture tailoring makes this a timeless entrance piece. Size: 4; bust: 32.5": waist: 26
1970's Geoffrey Beene Demi Couture Navy Raw Silk Day Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's Geoffrey Beene demi couture navy raw silk sleeveless dress with oversized round ivory
1970's Demi Couture Geoffrey Beene Beige Raw Silk Day Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's beige raw silk cap sleeve demi couture Geoffrey Beene day dress. Stunning in its simplicity
1960s Pierre Balmain Demi Couture Pink Silk Shift Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in London, GB
This superb demi-couture shift-dress was created by Pierre Balmain in the 1960s. Balmain studied
1950s Jacques Heim Demi Couture Black Velvet Applique Dress
By Jacques Heim
Located in London, GB
Late 1950s to 1960s Jacques Heim demi couture cocktail dress with a lovely and unusual velvet trim
1970s Christian Dior Butterscotch Silk Sequin Trimmed Midi Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
, it is difficult to tell apart from the haute couture and demi couture dresses made by the House, such
$896Sale Price|25% Off
Demi Couture Royal Blue Silk Flower Abstract Vintage Dress, 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage 1950s demi couture royal blue silk and cut-out velvet fit n' flare (New Look
1950s Demi-Couture Ballet Length Strapless Silk Taffeta & Chantilly Lace Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Demi-Couture Ballet Length Strapless Silk Taffeta & Chantilly Lace Dress w Butter Yellow Silk
1970’s Demi Couture Gold Lace And Navy Silk Slip Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
fabricated clothing of the very best demi-couture quality. This dainty slip dress has just enough shimmer to
1960s Demi Couture Floral Watercolor Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage early 60s demi couture watercolor silk chiffon sleeveless gown / maxi dress
1980s Galanos Demi-Couture Satin Gown
By Galanos
Located in New York, NY
the 20th century. Immaculately constructed, this vintage 1980s Galanos demi-couture gown is an example
1950s Demi Couture Black Chiffon Handkerchief Waterfall Panel Vintage 50s Dress
By Jay Herbert
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and classic 1950s demi couture handkerchief panel chiffon dress ! Features a flattering
ANDREW GROVES Demi Couture A/W 1998 "Ourselves Alone" Black Dress Gown
Located in Thiensville, WI
ANDREW GROVES Demi Couture A/W 1998 "Ourselves Alone" Black Dress Gown This INCREDIBLY RARE dress
Fabulous Vintage Werle of Beverly Hills Demi Couture Black Crochet Dress / Gown
By WERLE of Beverly Hills
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary vintage WERLE of BEVERLY HILLS black silk Demi couture gown! Features mostly hand
Gorgeous 1950s 50s Lipstick Red Demi Couture Silk Brocade Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s vintage lipstick red DEMI COUTURE silk brocade dress! Floral brocade throughout with
1950s Blue Raffia Demi Couture Beautiful Vintage Crochet 50s Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1950s blue raffia demi couture wiggle dress! Features hand crochet work with
Christian Dior London 60's Demi Couture Black & White Houndstooth Wool Ensemble
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Christian Dior London 1960's black and white houndstooth wool dress and jacket ensemble. The era of
1960s Demi Couture Turquoise Blue Silk Chiffon Paillette Sequin Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 60s demi couture turquoise blue silk chiffon paillette sequin encrusted dress
1940s Demi Couture Navy Blue + Pale Pink Short Sleeve 40s Vintage Gown / Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1940s demi couture navy blue and light pink short sleeve crepe gown! Features a
Vinchi Demi Couture Black Silk Hand Rolled Petal Evening Dress 1960s Hong Kong
By Vinchi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vinchi Demi Couture black silk hand rolled petal evening dress from the 1960s, Hong Kong. Hong Kong
1970s Maggie Reeves Demi Couture Floral Gown
By Maggie Reeves
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Silk jacquard floral print gown by Canadian demi couture designer Maggie Reeves dating from the
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Bubblegum Pink Silk Chiffon High Neck Demi Couture Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s demi couture bubblegum pink silk chiffon high neck gown! Features hand embroidery up the
1960s Kelly Green Demi Couture Silk Chiffon Vintage Short Sleeve 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 1960s kelly green Demi couture silk chiffon short sleeve cocktail dress ! Features an
Demi Couture 1950s Neusteters Ivory + Pink Silk French Lace Vintage Peplum Dress
By Neusteters
Located in San Diego, CA
The prettiest, yet sexiest 50s NEUSTETERS Demi Couture French silk lace peplum wiggle dress! The
1950s Demi Couture Gold + Black Silk Brocade and Chiffon Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture gold and black silk brocade and chiffon cocktail dress! Features a
$1,020Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous Demi Couture Gold Metallic Cut Out Back Vintage 1950s Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950s gold metallic silk Avant Garde cut-out back demi couture wiggle dress! Features a
1950s Demi Couture Avocado Green Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Cap Sleeve Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1950s demi couture avocado green silk brocade cap sleeve dress! Features a floral
$620Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Demi Couture Silk Chiffon Flower Print Pink + Green Vintage 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 60s Demi couture silk chiffon dress ! Features flowers printed in pink and green
1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Cut - Out Chic Vintage 50s Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s demi couture black silk cut-out cocktail dress! Features a fitted bodice and forgiving
Beautiful 1950s Edward Abbott Demi Couture 50s Champagne Beige Silk Beaded Dress
By Edward Abbott
Located in San Diego, CA
couture wiggle dress! Stunning silhouette that really flatters the body. Luxurious silk brocade in a
Chic 1960s Turquoise Blue and Green Watercolor Chiffon Demi Couture Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
couture shift dress! Classic shift silhouette is flattering, yet comfortable. Amazing details on the back
$850Sale Price|22% Off
Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Navy Blue Raffia Cut - Out Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Smashing 1950s Demi Couture navy blue raffia dress! Vibrant navy blue raffia with an attached silk
1950s Anita Modes Black Demi Couture One Shoulder Rhinestone 50s Wiggle Dress
By ANITA MODES
Located in San Diego, CA
dress, with just the right amount of extra detail! Couture construction, with an incredible amount of
Beautiful 1950s French Demi Couture Ivory Off White Beaded Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1950s ivory / off-white lightweight wool beaded bombshell dress ! Features a silk
$636Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Demi Couture Taupe Brown Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Bombshell Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s taupe / light brown silk brocade sleeveless wiggle dress ! The perfect color for
1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Crepe Dramatic Sequin Neck Fringe Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful 50s black silk crepe dramatic neck sequin wiggle dress! Features a shawl like collar
Early 1960's Nina Ricci Demi Couture Black Cocktail Dress with Jet Sparkles
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful 1960's demi couture Nina Ricci little black cocktail dress. The fitted bodice has
1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Watercolor Demi Couture Beaded Silk Vintage 50s Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational late 1950s, early 1960s 60s luxurious silk watercolor beaded dress! Features vibrant
1950s Demi Couture Black Chantilly Lace Beaded Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s demi couture black chantilly lace beaded long sleeve fit n' flare dress! There are
$916Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Demi Couture Shawl Collar Green Purple Flower Print Silk Vintage 50 Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture shawl collar short sleeve silk dress ! Features floral prints in
$1,140Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Elio Berhanyer Demi Couture Black Silk Chiffon + Wool A - Line 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 60s ELIO BERHANYER Demi Couture black silk chiffon and wool A - Line dress ! Berhanyer
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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Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
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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.