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Dior 2003 Dress

A/W 2003 Christian Dior John Galliano black Maxi long satin slip evening dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Autumn / Winter 2003 Christian Dior dress by John Galliano, this long satin slip dress with
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Early 2000s French Maxi Dress

S/S 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Silver Nude Silk Slip Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Sublime vintage slip dress from Christian Dior's Spring / Summer 2003 Collection designed by John
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Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 2003 Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE GRACE NY This bold red dress from Christian Dior’s Fall 2003 runway, crafted by John
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior/John Galliano - Embroidered Cherry Blossom Dress F/W 2003 Sz 38FR
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
John Galliano for Christian Dior Embroidered Cherry Blossom Dress. This dress is formfitting with a
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Early 2000s French Informal Dresses

Vintage John Galliano for Christian Dior F/W 2003 Floral Slip Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
We are excited to present this John Galliano for Christian Dior Fall Winter 2003 pink floral slip
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Early 2000s French Mini Dresses

F/W 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Bodycon Stretch Knot Halter Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful black ruched Christian Dior halterneck dress designed by John Galliano. From
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Early 2000s French Mini Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano yellow graffiti-print silk dress, ss 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Rare Christian Dior yellow graffiti-printed silk evening dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano black devoré velvet cocktail dress, fw 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Cocktail Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 2003 ▪
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2003 Sheer Lace Bondage Knit Black Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Naples, FL
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2003 Ruffled Belted Sheer Lace Bondage Open Knit Black Dress FR
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Chiffon and Lurex Mini Dress, ss 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Runway Mini Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2003
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Tie Accent Bodycon Stretch Skirt
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
the Fall/Winter 2003 collection, dresses with the same gathering debuted on the season's runway and
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior John Galliano - Vintage Silk Chartreuse Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Size 38FR
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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

F/W 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Rose Pink Silk Satin High Slit Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible light pink Christian Dior gown, designed by John Galliano. From the Fall
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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

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Christian Dior Spring 2003 Silk Lace-Up Metallic Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in San Diego, CA
Silk blend dress adorned with lace-up and metallic brocade details from the spring 2003 collection
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

Christian Dior Spring 2003 Runway Printed Logo Graffiti Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in San Diego, CA
Mini dress in silk adorned with a plunging necklace and all-over filth graffiti printed modeled by
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Slip Dress FW 2003
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Vintage John Galliano for Christian Dior Fall Winter 2003 pink paisley slip dress. Features
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dior brown dress, circa 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
train, giving the perfect example of a Dior evening dress. Constructed in brown silk taffeta and silk
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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2003 DIOR printed chiffon laced evening gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Newark, DE
Christian DIOR boutique, by John GALLIANO, circa 2003 A lovely printed silk chiffon, long
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21st Century and Contemporary French Summer Dresses

2003 DIOR Cannes film festival golden lamé evening sheath
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Newark, DE
Christian DIOR, ready to wear, by John GALLIANO, spring- summer 2003 This is the same golden
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21st Century and Contemporary French Sheath Dresses

Christian Dior By John Galliano Black Cotton Cargo Dress 2003
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
strapless cargo dress with corset bodice, zipper pockets, and snap side cargo pockets. Christian Dior
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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Dior Short Black Silk Dress with Ostrich Feathers, 2003
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - Short black silk dress with ostrich feathers. No size label, it fits a 36FR. Fall-Winter
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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dresses

Christian Dior By John Galliano Runway Ruffled Mini Dress, Spring-Summer 2003
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Geneva, CH
Modeled by Kristina Tsirekidze in the look 44 of the Spring-Summer 2003 Christian Dior runway show
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

Christian Dior by John Galliano c. 2003 Embellished Black Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Naples, FL
Christian Dior by John Galliano c. 2003 Embellished Black Dress FR 40 John Galliano for Christian
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano silk evening dress and headscarf, ss 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior multicoloured silk chiffon evening dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Montage
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2003 Runway Plunged Neckline Open Back Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Naples, FL
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2003 Runway Plunged Neckline Open Back Dress FR 40 Look 44
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Montage Print Silk Jersey Dress, ss 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2003 ▪
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Crystal Pink Silk Jersey Mini Dress, FW 2003
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior dress, crafted in bias-cut pink silk jersey, features a mini-length design with
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Pink Silk Bias-Cut Draped Evening Dress, FW 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano evening dress from the Fall-Winter 2003 collection is
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2003 ethnic patchwork CD coin medallion dress FR38
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2003 ethnic patchwork CD coin medallion dress FR38 M Reference
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Christian Dior by John Galliano Blue Floral Silk Chiffon Summer Dress, SS 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2003 ▪
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano "G.I. Jane" Military Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
House of Dior 2003 military style dress by John Galliano. Features a unique perspective of
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano multicoloured silk jersey skirt and top, ss 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano multicoloured 'victim' print silk jersey skirt and top ensemble
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 2003 DIOR by John Galliano Low Cut High Slit Evening Gown
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Austin, TX
S/S 2003 DIOR by John Galliano Gown Black deep V and high slit Condition: Excellent Acetate
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Fur Coat Runway F/W 2003 Rare Custom Commission
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Baar, CH
couture collector by Dior under John Galliano’s direction for the Fall-Winter 2003 season. This
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

SS 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Graffiti Print FILTH print Slip Mini Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring Summer 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano 'FILTH' Slip Dress. Crafted from a graffiti
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

Christian Dior John Galliano S/S 2003 Red Plunge Draped Pocket Mini Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by John Galliano for the Christian Dior spring/summer 2003 collection. Oversized design
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

Y2K Christian Dior By John Galliano Ss/2003 'Rasta Mania' Strappy Mini Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Iconic Spring / Summer 2003 CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 'Rasta Mania' spaghetti strap, cotton
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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Bias Cut Chiffon Flower Print Dress, ss 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Christian Dior by John Galliano Bias Cut Chiffon Flower Print Dress, Spring Summer 2003 Collection
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Early 2000s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano pink bias cut silk evening dress, fw 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Charmeuse pure silk in cherry blossom
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior By John Galliano Champagne Starlet Cocktail Dress With Knots 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to present a vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano champagne
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

2003 S/S Christian Dior blue floral gown by Galliano
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Austin, TX
2003 S/S Christian Dior by Galliano Gown Floral pattern, lacing at front and back. 100% silk
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Rhinestone Buckle Black Tank Skirt Set
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black Christian Dior skirt set designed by John Galliano. From the Fall
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior 2003 Chinese Origami Jacket and Skirt Ensemble Size 6
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in US
John Galliano designed Christian Dior jacket and skirt, from the 2003 runway collection, is
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Early 2000s French Chinese Dresses

Dior Spring 2003 RTW Silk Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Prague, CZ
100% silk dress with a flowing, heavy knitted quality, drapes beautifully and can be worn
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Early 2000s Day Dresses

Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Beaded Pale Pink Silk Flapper Mini Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
mini dress. This incredibly rare Christian Dior treasure from John Galliano's stunning 2003 spring
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

A/W 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Red Halter Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A/W 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano red mini halter dress. Ruched knotted design down the front
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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Dior Spring 2003 RTW Victim Print Silk Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Prague, CZ
As seen on Galliano’s Muse - Alek Wek in 2003 attending one of special Dior events. This fabulous
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 2003 Christian Dior John Galliano Plunging Black Cargo Buckles Maxi Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Please contact us for more images and/or
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Early 2000s French Maxi Dress

S/S 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Floral Brocade Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano silk midi dress. Olive 1930's style slip dress with gold
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Early 2000s Day Dresses

S/S 2003 Christian Dior Red Strapless Mini Dress by Galliano
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Christian Dior by Galliano strapless red dress with draped front paneling, ruched side and bottom
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Early 2000s Mini Dresses

2003 Vintage John Galliano for Christian Dior "Victim" Dress set
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
2003 Vintage John Galliano for Christian Dior "Victim" Dress set The set includes dress and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2003 Christian by Dior John Galliano Runway Graffiti Plunging Buckles Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Runway Please contact for more information and
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Beaded Ivory Silk Flapper Mini Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano dress is in beautiful condition with no rips, holes or
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Early 2000s French Wedding Dresses

Vintage F/W 2003 John Galliano for Christian Dior Patchwork Silk Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage F/W 2003 John Galliano for Christian Dior Patchwork Silk Gown FR Size 38 - US 6 Thigh
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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Gowns

Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Haute Couture Red Beaded Bias-Cut Gown
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stunning Christian Dior haute couture red silk-chiffon beauty from John Galliano's iconic 2003
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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Metallic Blue Silk Lace-Up Bias Cut Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Christian Dior metallic leaf-motif patterned lamé silk and chiffon bias-cut gown. Dior
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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Ruby Red Silk Bias-Cut Ruffle Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
tailored clothes. This dress is everything you look for in Galliano era Dior. The fabrics used are glorious
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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Haute Couture Beaded Lace Bias-Cut Gown
By Christian Dior Haute Couture, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
38 inches Total Length: 60 inches (not including train) This 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano
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Early 2000s French Wedding Dresses

S/S 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Black Silk Slip Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano- does not have its fabric/size tag but it came
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

Dior by John Galliano Spring 2003 RTW Jersey Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Prague, CZ
This beautiful key-hole dress is made out of stretchy jersey fabric and will fit the best sizes US
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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By Bill Blass
Located in Boca Raton, FL
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Dior 2003 Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary dior 2003 dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Beige, Brown and more in stock now.

How Much is a Dior 2003 Dress?

Prices for a dior 2003 dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,727 and can go as high as $28,000, while, on average they fetch $12,200.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

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.