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Dior Couture Evening Ball Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2005 Embellished White Silk Gown
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2005 Embellished White Silk Gown

Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2005 Embellished White Silk Gown

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Jersey City, NJ

extraordinary archival Dior gown, ideal as an alternative bridal dress, a collector’s centerpiece, or a once in

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

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2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Colorful Tie Dye Floral Silk Bias-Cut Dress
2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Colorful Tie Dye Floral Silk Bias-Cut Dress

2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Colorful Tie Dye Floral Silk Bias-Cut Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Guggenheim Museum's Young Collectors Council Artists Ball hosted by Dior and Riley Keough with John Galliano

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Early 2000s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses

A Christian Dior Couture Ball-Gown Numbered 03683 Circa 1954/1957
A Christian Dior Couture Ball-Gown Numbered 03683 Circa 1954/1957

A Christian Dior Couture Ball-Gown Numbered 03683 Circa 1954/1957

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1954/1957 France Astonishing ball-gown by Christian Dior in printed cotton and embroidered

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown numbered 87681 in Cream Silk Circa 1955/1957
A Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown numbered 87681 in Cream Silk Circa 1955/1957

A Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown numbered 87681 in Cream Silk Circa 1955/1957

By Pierre Balmain, Pierre Balmain Couture

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1955/1957 France Majestic cocktail or ball gown in silk ottoman embroidered Champagne by

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Jeanne Lanvin Catwalk Couture Gown Circa 1945/1950
Jeanne Lanvin Catwalk Couture Gown Circa 1945/1950

Jeanne Lanvin Catwalk Couture Gown Circa 1945/1950

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Size: Equivalent french size 38

Jeanne Lanvin Catwalk Couture Gown Circa 1945/1950

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1945/1950 France Paris Gorgeous Haute Couture evening dress Jeanne Lanvin dating from 1945

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1940s French Ball Gowns

Dior Couture 1981
Dior Couture 1981

Dior Couture 1981

By Christian Dior

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Property of a well known American actress of the 20th c. Ballgown, domino and matching belt of red silk taffeta, velvet , suede and gilt. The bodice is appliqued velvet and taffeta ...

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1980s French Ball Gowns

Spring/Summer 1954 Christian Dior Silk Ball Gown
Spring/Summer 1954 Christian Dior Silk Ball Gown

Spring/Summer 1954 Christian Dior Silk Ball Gown

By Christian Dior, Christian Dior Haute Couture

Located in New York, NY

A fine and extraordinary Christian Dior silk organza ball gown form the Spring/Summer 1954 H

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1950s French Evening Gowns

1976 Ossie Clark Broderie Anglaise Dress
1976 Ossie Clark Broderie Anglaise Dress

1976 Ossie Clark Broderie Anglaise Dress

By Ossie Clark

Located in London, GB

A one-of-a-kind Ossie Clark couture white broderie anglaise cotton full-length dress. This dress

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1970s Ball Gowns

1965 CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture Numbered black silk dress
1965 CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture Numbered black silk dress

1965 CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture Numbered black silk dress

By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan

Located in Newport Beach, CA

1965 CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture Numbered black silk dress. This elegant, haute couture dress

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1960s French Toga Dresses

Oscar De la Renta Silk Taffeta Gown
Oscar De la Renta Silk Taffeta Gown

Oscar De la Renta Silk Taffeta Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Topanga, CA

Oscar De la Renta black silk taffeta ball gown. Exaggerated puffed shoulders, plunging v neckline

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Vintage 2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Colorful Floral Silk Bias-Cut Dress
Vintage 2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Colorful Floral Silk Bias-Cut Dress

Vintage 2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Colorful Floral Silk Bias-Cut Dress

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Guggenheim Museum's Young Collectors Council Artists Ball hosted by Dior in the same dress and Riley Keough

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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Naples, FL

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress Size L Gucci knit bodycon midi dress with V-neck and tonal stitching throughout.

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel 1994 Iconic Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare
Chanel 1994 Iconic Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare

Chanel 1994 Iconic Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel 1994 Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare Silver-tone metal Chanel vintage round sunglasses with faux pearl trim at frames and arms, adjustable nose pads and tin...

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1990s Italian Sunglasses

Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5   $2425
Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5   $2425

Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 36.5 $2425

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Gucci Worn One Time Minor Markings to Soles Only Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, $2425 * Python Heels * Size: 36.5 * Purple & Orange Snakeskin Python * Adjustable A...

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2010s Italian Shoes

Tom Ford for Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent Nude Silk Mink Skirt Suit It. 40  US 4
Tom Ford for Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent Nude Silk Mink Skirt Suit It. 40  US 4

Tom Ford for Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent Nude Silk Mink Skirt Suit It. 40 US 4

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford

Located in Montgomery, TX

We Combine Here Tom Ford Creation for 2 Fashion Houses - Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent - in One Elegant Nude Skirt Suit. Cardigan - F/W 2004 Runway Collection - Ready to Wear Cardigan...

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Early 2000s Italian Skirt Suits

Museum Tom Ford for Gucci Runway F/W 1999 2 in 1 Fur Coat Jacket
Museum Tom Ford for Gucci Runway F/W 1999 2 in 1 Fur Coat Jacket

Museum Tom Ford for Gucci Runway F/W 1999 2 in 1 Fur Coat Jacket

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Museum Tom Ford for Gucci 2 in 1 Fur Coat Jacket F/W 1999 Runway Collection Coat can be converted to jacket in few seconds because of snap buttons along the waist - Brilliant Tom For...

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1990s Italian Coats

Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress

Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Water Mill, NY

An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2008 Size 40 / US 8 Black Silk Strapless Dress
New Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2008 Size 40 / US 8 Black Silk Strapless Dress

New Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2008 Size 40 / US 8 Black Silk Strapless Dress

By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic brand new with tags YVES SAINT LAURENT Spring 2008 black silk strapless dress! Features intricate interior corset boning that holds everything in place. Hidden zipper up the sid...

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38

UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford lace dress From his SS 1996 collection for Gucci Finest black lace Fully lined with nude silk Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 38 Seen in the AD campaig...

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1990s Italian Mini Dress

1990s Vintage Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Yellow Chiffon Angel Blouse w/ Rhinestones
1990s Vintage Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Yellow Chiffon Angel Blouse w/ Rhinestones

1990s Vintage Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Yellow Chiffon Angel Blouse w/ Rhinestones

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous vintage Chloe blouse, designed by Karl Lagerfeld! Butter yellow color, on scrumptious silk chiffon. Angel-like bell sleeves, with rhinestones encrusted around collar, and at...

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1990s Italian Blousons

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...

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1980s German Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Iconic Lace up Pirate Blouse
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Iconic Lace up Pirate Blouse

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Iconic Lace up Pirate Blouse

By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic YSL lace-up front pirate blouse designed by Tom Ford for his 2002 collection. Anyone who considered themselves a high-style fashionista grabbed one! Blouse fashioned of li...

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Early 2000s Blouses

Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress

Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2000s Gucci Black Knit fitted dress with thin strap. Size 0/2 ***small flaws ( see last pic attached)

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1990s Italian Mini Dress

Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2004 Cutout Black Dress
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2004 Cutout Black Dress

Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2004 Cutout Black Dress

By Tom Ford

Located in Naples, FL

Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2004 Cutout Black Dress IT 42 Gucci dress with tiered accents, square neckline and concealed zip closure at side.

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano black mohair jacket and skirt suit, fw 1999
John Galliano black mohair jacket and skirt suit, fw 1999

John Galliano black mohair jacket and skirt suit, fw 1999

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

John Galliano black and white mohair striped jacket and skirt suit. Fall-Winter 1999

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1990s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003

Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress
Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress

Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Capri, IT

Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress McQueen adjustable flared dress totally made in italy size 40 composition: viscose

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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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.

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