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Dior Couture Evening Ball Gowns

Golden yellow gazar ball gown by Christian Dior - Paris Ligne Libre 1957
Golden yellow gazar ball gown by Christian Dior - Paris Ligne Libre 1957

Golden yellow gazar ball gown by Christian Dior - Paris Ligne Libre 1957

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Spring-Summer 1957 Collection. Paris, France Ball gown in organza by Christian Dior Haute Couture, entitled ‘Ligne Libre’ from the Spring-Summer 1957 collection. Long dress in gazar,...

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958
A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958

A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1958 France A yellow banana ottoman silk faille ball-gown or ceremonial long dress. Boned bodice with large plunge neckline and cream oblique pleated shape faille on the ches...

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1950s French Evening Dresses

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 John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Jersey City, NJ

This gown is the ultimate bridal dream for true John Galliano devotees. A rare and deeply romantic piece from Dior’s Spring Summer 2005 collection, it embodies everything collectors ...

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

A Pierre Balmain Couture Turquoise Silk Chiffon Cocktail Gown- France Circa 1958
A Pierre Balmain Couture Turquoise Silk Chiffon Cocktail Gown- France Circa 1958

A Pierre Balmain Couture Turquoise Silk Chiffon Cocktail Gown- France Circa 1958

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1958 France Sumptuous cocktail or ball gown with Princess line by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture numbered 83214. Sleeveless dress with a cowl neckline draped with polka-dot musli...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

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1950s Christian Dior Numbered Cocktail Dress made for the Duchess of Argyll
1950s Christian Dior Numbered Cocktail Dress made for the Duchess of Argyll

1950s Christian Dior Numbered Cocktail Dress made for the Duchess of Argyll

By Christian Dior

Located in London, UK

A pale yellow late 1950s numbered Christian Dior Haute Couture silk cocktail or day dress, originally made for Margaret, Duchess of Argyll. A wonderful way to introduce vintage co...

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

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 Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A simply stunning and highly coveted Christian Dior colorful tie-dye floral print silk bias-cut dress. This rare Christian Dior treasure from John Galliano's impressive 2005 spring-s...

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Early 2000s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture 1982 
Yellow Silk Cocktail Dress
Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture 1982 
Yellow Silk Cocktail Dress

Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture 1982 Yellow Silk Cocktail Dress

By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Dramatic Christian Dior by Marc Bohan haute Couture silk moiré in light yellow and black velvet bow one shoulder dress with buble hem . Beautiful Museum quality dress. Size: 2/4 SMA...

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1980s French Ball Gowns

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 with cream silk dating from 1954/1957. Floral repertoire printed and embroidered wit...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958
A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958

A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1958 France A yellow banana ottoman silk faille ball-gown or ceremonial long dress. Boned bodice with large plunge neckline and cream oblique pleated shape faille on the ches...

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1950s French Evening Dresses

Black Ruched Taffeta Belle Epoque Inspired Ball Gown with Bustle
Black Ruched Taffeta Belle Epoque Inspired Ball Gown with Bustle

Black Ruched Taffeta Belle Epoque Inspired Ball Gown with Bustle

Located in New York, NY

This black silk taffeta structured dress of a belle epoque inspired silhouette is reminiscent of the Christian Dior Couture gowns of the 50's. It may be a copy, since there are no l...

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1960s Unknown Evening Gowns

A Pierre Balmain Couture Turquoise Silk Chiffon Cocktail Gown- France Circa 1958
A Pierre Balmain Couture Turquoise Silk Chiffon Cocktail Gown- France Circa 1958

A Pierre Balmain Couture Turquoise Silk Chiffon Cocktail Gown- France Circa 1958

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1958 France Sumptuous cocktail or ball gown with Princess line by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture numbered 83214. Sleeveless dress with a cowl neckline draped with polka-dot musli...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

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 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture numbered 87681, model Versaille. Sheath dress with large...

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

A Hubert De Givenchy Gazar Silk Couture Dress numbered 18481 Collection 1960
A Hubert De Givenchy Gazar Silk Couture Dress numbered 18481 Collection 1960

A Hubert De Givenchy Gazar Silk Couture Dress numbered 18481 Collection 1960

By Givenchy

Located in Toulon, FR

Hubert de Givenchy's haute couture ball gown from the 1960 collection attested by the model's photo in black and white.

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1960s French Evening Dresses

French Couture Evening Dress in Gold and Silver Fuschia Lamé Circa 1968
French Couture Evening Dress in Gold and Silver Fuschia Lamé Circa 1968

French Couture Evening Dress in Gold and Silver Fuschia Lamé Circa 1968

By Christian Dior

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1968 Paris France A Couture long evening dress without label in gold and silver lamé on fuschia silk satin background from the years 1968/1970. Designer houses Dior, Yves Sai...

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1960s French Ball Gowns

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 1945/1950. Dress with ecru silk net skirt sewn to the beige streched embroidered silk bod...

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1940s French Ball Gowns

Bespoke Silver and Gray Duchess Satin Strapless Ball Gown, Paris - Medium, 1950s
Bespoke Silver and Gray Duchess Satin Strapless Ball Gown, Paris - Medium, 1950s

Bespoke Silver and Gray Duchess Satin Strapless Ball Gown, Paris - Medium, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

With almost eight yards of luxurious double-face duchess satin and a silk velvet bodice, this gown is comparable in weight, silhouette and construction to the couture gowns produced ...

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1950s French Ball Gowns

Will Steinman Strapless Gold Metallic Brocade Ball Gown w Rear Bow – XS, 1950s
Will Steinman Strapless Gold Metallic Brocade Ball Gown w Rear Bow – XS, 1950s

Will Steinman Strapless Gold Metallic Brocade Ball Gown w Rear Bow – XS, 1950s

By Will Steinman

Located in Tucson, AZ

A 1950s beauty to rival the most decadent Dior, Balmain or James, this extraordinary strapless ball gown is the very picture of New Look haute couture glamour. Its low back, stiff re...

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1950s American 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

1973 Christian Dior Haute Couture Gold Cocktail Dress by Marc Bohan
1973 Christian Dior Haute Couture Gold Cocktail Dress by Marc Bohan

1973 Christian Dior Haute Couture Gold Cocktail Dress by Marc Bohan

By Marc Bohan

Located in Houston, TX

This stunning, immaculately preserved 1973 Fall/Winter cocktail dress was designed by Marc Bohan for Christian Dior. The dress is numbered "01917". The A-line tea length dress is com...

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1970s 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 Haute Couture, Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

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

RARE vintage
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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 was custom made for Miranda Quarry to wear to the American Independence Bicentennial ...

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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 was designed by Marc Bohan for the house of Dior in France for the Spring of 1965, a...

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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, and mermaid shaped belled bottom. Removable silk flower belt.

Oscar ...

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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 John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A simply stunning and highly coveted Christian Dior colorful psychedelic floral print silk bias-cut maxi dress. This rare Christian Dior treasure from John Galliano's impressive 2005...

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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Christian Dior New York Demi Couture Silk Scarlet Evening Dress, Circa 1950s
Christian Dior New York Demi Couture Silk Scarlet Evening Dress, Circa 1950s

Christian Dior New York Demi Couture Silk Scarlet Evening Dress, Circa 1950s

By Christian Dior

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Christian Dior New York Demi-Couture, "New Look", Circa 1950's silk scarlet evening dress, fitted bodice, built-in brassiere with boning and hook-and-eye closure, covered button back...

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1950s American Ball Gowns

Spring 1959 Christian Dior Haute Couture Ivory & Silver Lace Dress
Spring 1959 Christian Dior Haute Couture Ivory & Silver Lace Dress

Spring 1959 Christian Dior Haute Couture Ivory & Silver Lace Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Rockwood, ON

This exquisite spring 1959 Christian Dior Haute Couture dress was designed during Yves Saint Laurent tenure at the house. The dress is a one-off piece and was a special commission or...

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1950s Evening Dresses

1991 Gianni VERSACE Iconic Strapless Short Embroidered Stunning Dress
1991 Gianni VERSACE Iconic Strapless Short Embroidered Stunning Dress

1991 Gianni VERSACE Iconic Strapless Short Embroidered Stunning Dress

By Versace

Located in Paris, FR

Gianni Versace Couture strapless short dress : The Bustier is embroidered by Swarowski multicolor strass, and the embroidered continue in the back. The size marked inside is an I...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8

Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress

John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Bes-Ben Ivory Feather & Pearl Medallion Cocktail Hat
1950s Bes-Ben Ivory Feather & Pearl Medallion Cocktail Hat

1950s Bes-Ben Ivory Feather & Pearl Medallion Cocktail Hat

By Bes-Ben

Located in Gresham, OR

A fabulous and rare 1950s Bes-Ben cream exotic feather and faux pearl medallion hat. Couture-style soft construction with organza lining. With their signature whimsical style, Bes-Be...

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1950s American Hats

S/S 2004 Versace by Donatella Teal Blue Ruched Halter Neck Stretch Crop Top
S/S 2004 Versace by Donatella Teal Blue Ruched Halter Neck Stretch Crop Top

S/S 2004 Versace by Donatella Teal Blue Ruched Halter Neck Stretch Crop Top

By Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a vibrant blue Versace top designed by Donatella Versace. From the Spring/Summer 2004 collection, this top debuted on the season's runway in yellow as part of Look 1, mode...

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Early 2000s Italian Blouses and Tops

Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960

Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960

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Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960

Located in University City, MO

Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...

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1960s American Novelty Bags

Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress  New!
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress  New!

Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag
Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag

Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers the Hermès Diamond Blanc Himalaya Birkin 35 representing the ultimate expression of rarity and refined craftsmanship. It unites artistry and nature through meticulo...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002

Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...

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Early 2000s Italian Pants

Black velvet vest with beaded fringes edge CHANTAL THOMASS
Black velvet vest with beaded fringes edge CHANTAL THOMASS

Black velvet vest with beaded fringes edge CHANTAL THOMASS

By Chantal Thomass

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black velvet vest with beaded and thread fringes edge. Black Rayon lining. Button and buttonhole on the middle front. SIZE 36/38 (Fr) S/M

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1990s Vests

Tom Ford for Yves Saint SS 2002 Laurent Animal Printed Silk Chiffon Dress Set L
Tom Ford for Yves Saint SS 2002 Laurent Animal Printed Silk Chiffon Dress Set L

Tom Ford for Yves Saint SS 2002 Laurent Animal Printed Silk Chiffon Dress Set L

By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche S/S 2002 Safari Collection Animal Printed Silk Dress ( consists of top and skirt ) Size tag missing, approx. size L 100% Silk Chi...

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Early 2000s French Skirt Suits

ROBERTO CAVALLI 2000's Vintage Taupe Plissé Grecian Embellished Evening Gown
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2000's Vintage Taupe Plissé Grecian Embellished Evening Gown

ROBERTO CAVALLI 2000's Vintage Taupe Plissé Grecian Embellished Evening Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Leonardo, NJ

This would make an amazing bride bridal wedding festivity dress Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2000's Dramatic and voluminous taupe plissé Huge front/side slit Super shiny clear crystals wi...

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

1970s Vintage Red Polka Dot Halter Maxi Dress by Isabell Gerhart
1970s Vintage Red Polka Dot Halter Maxi Dress by Isabell Gerhart

1970s Vintage Red Polka Dot Halter Maxi Dress by Isabell Gerhart

By Isabell Gerhart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

○ 1970s red polka dot maxi dress ○ halter style dress ○ smocked bodice ○ free flowing skirt ○ back zip closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ○ era: 1970s ...

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Pale pink backless evening dress with transparent sequin ALEXANDRE
Pale pink backless evening dress with transparent sequin ALEXANDRE

Pale pink backless evening dress with transparent sequin ALEXANDRE

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Pale pink backless evening dress with PVC transparent sequin embellishment. Pale pink jersey bodysuit inside the dress with snap closure . Front lenght = 160cm Back lenght = 170cm S...

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2010s Evening Dresses

RALPH LAUREN Collection Purple Label 2015 Runway Heavily Encrusted Dress
RALPH LAUREN Collection Purple Label 2015 Runway Heavily Encrusted Dress

RALPH LAUREN Collection Purple Label 2015 Runway Heavily Encrusted Dress

By Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Runway FW15 Vanilla beige toned Lined in silk Glass beads, wooden beads, & cowrie shells make this dress a literal piece of art Back zip Size USA...

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Ribbed Bodycon Halter Neck Dress
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Ribbed Bodycon Halter Neck Dress

S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Ribbed Bodycon Halter Neck Dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a black stretch Gucci tube dress designed by Tom Ford from the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This form-fitting ribbed dress features a halterneck with a 'Gucci'-stamped m...

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Early 2000s Italian Casual Dresses

2009 Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Gold Hand-beaded Silk Gown
2009 Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Gold Hand-beaded Silk Gown

2009 Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Gold Hand-beaded Silk Gown

By Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in Kingston, NY

Runway Collection $20,000 Original Retail Made in Italy An extraordinary couture creation from the 2009 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Collection, this gold gown is a masterclass in even...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening 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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