Printed backless cotton dress with ruffles Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed backless cotton dress with ruffles and twisted neckline. Lining: 75% cotton, 17% polyamide
Printed backless cotton dress with ruffles Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed backless cotton dress with ruffles and twisted neckline. Lining: 75% cotton, 17% polyamide
White backless evening dress with braid belt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White backless evening dress with braid belt . No fabric composition tag but probably rayon
$2,419
Size: 38 (Fr) 6 (Us) M
Black velvet backless evening dress with bow on the shoulder Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet backless evening dress with bow on the shoulder. Fabric composition: rayon, elastane
Black backless cocktail dress in wrinkle fabric CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black backless cocktail dress in wrinkle fabric. No fabric composition tag but probably cotton with
Christian Dior dress Spring-Summer 1992
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Silk backless dress with an impressive off-white wild-silk dickey collar. The dress has a
John Galliano Dior Late 1990s Backless Bias Chiffon Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
polka dot. The halter has a long sash which can be tied either in the back or the front. This dress is
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2000 Runway Denim Halter Backless Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Naples, FL
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2000 Runway Denim Halter Backless Dress Christian Dior denim
CHRISTIAN DIOR GALLIANO black halter keyhole backless dress gown FR40 US8 UK12 L
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR GALLIANO black halter keyhole backless dress gown FR40 US8 UK12 L CHRISTIAN DIOR BY
1990S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Pastel Floral Silk Chiffon Backless Beaded G
Located in New York, NY
1990S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Pastel Floral Silk Chiffon Backless Beaded Garden Cocktail Dress
Dior by Galliano Backless Diorissimo Logo Dress New
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Christian Dior by John Galliano Backless Diorissimo Logo Dress This is so adorable with white
Christian Dior Vintage Sheer Black Plunging Marilyn Backless Slip Dress, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1970's Miss Dior by Christian Dior Please contact for more information and/or photos
2004 Christian Dior by Galliano Black Silk Backless Draped Pearls Bias-Cut Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cocktail dress. This rare Christian Dior treasure from John Galliano's celebrated 2004 spring-summer
Christian Dior by John Galliano Navy Blue Chrysanthemum Print Backless Dress 36
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Christian Dior by John Galliano Navy Blue Chrysanthemum Print Backless Dress Size 36 Bust 34
Christian Dior Long Sleeve Backless Black Silk Crepe Evening Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Amazing and elegant CHRISTIAN DIOR long sleeve backless black silk crepe Red Carpet evening gown
S/S 1971 Christian Dior Haute Couture Backless Navy Gown
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Houston, TX
Oh Dior! Marc Bohan dreamt up this beautiful navy blue evening dress for Dior's 1971 Spring
1962 Christian Dior Haute Couture Chartreuse Silk Backless Bow Cocktail Dress
By Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
38 inches Total Length:42 inches This Christian Dior Haute Couture 116029 numbered dress is in
Vintage 1972 Christian Dior Metallic Black & Blue Silk Backless Draped Gown
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Christian Dior Paris black and sapphire blue show-stopper dating back to their 1972
Vintage 2009 Christian Dior by Galliano Beaded Purple Silk Halter Backless Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A simply stunning and totally timeless Christian Dior beaded, embroidered purple silk gown from
$95Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Moss Deep Green Soft Linen Silk Classic Modern Artisanal Handwoven Scarf
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Moss is a light weight linen silk blend scarf. It is finely handwoven by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design brand based out of Michi...
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Black White Plunging Cleavage Cut Out Gown Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and highly collectible museum quality vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL by TOM FORD black and white plunging runway cut-out gown ! Features a soft crepe blend fabric that hugs the ...
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
$500
Size: vintage 12; comparable to size M
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Kimono Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
Located in New York, NY
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
$450
Size: none; comparable to size XS - S
Lilli Ann Paris Powder Blue 3-Piece Western Pant Suit – XS, 1970s
By Lilli Ann
Located in Tucson, AZ
Don’t let the color fool you into thinking it’s a Disco-era castoff. A dash of Elvis (the lapels), a pinch of YSL ("Le Smoking") and a touch of couture (the curvy tailoring and labe...
$199Sale Price|25% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
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.