Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2000 Blush Pink Silk Boudoir Slip Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptionally rare Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall/Winter 2000 silk boudoir slip dress, embodying one of the most romantic and sought-after periods of Galliano's celebrated t...
Christian Dior John Galliano Vintage 2006 Blush Pink Coral Embellished Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This stunning vintage gown, designed by John Galliano for Dior, is crafted from layered silk georgette in a rich blush pink color with a slight coral tone.
1950S Blush Pink Rayon & Nylon Tulle Draped Strapless Gown In The Style Of Dior
Located in New York, NY
Very small waist. 1950S Blush Pink Rayon & Nylon Tulle Draped Strapless Gown In The Style Of Dior Jean Dessés
2007 Christian Dior by John Galliano Blush Pink Silk Asymmetric Sculptural Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An incredibly special, well-documented Christian Dior blush pink silk sculptural one-shoulder gown dating back to John Galliano's highly acclaimed 2007 fall-winter collection.
Celine Wrap Bodycon Dress
By Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red jersey dress from Celine. It has a wide V neckline, 3/4 length sleeves and a wrapped ruched bodice. The dress is semi fitted through to the hips then falls straight ...
$9,900Sale Price|34% Off
Size: Size not marked. Medium fit.
Supreme Opulent Russian Sable Fur Stroller Length Coat
Located in Tustin, CA
Shown as the ultimate symbol of status and elegance, Russian Sable is considered to be the most coveted fur in the world. This Russian sable fur coat from Michael's Furs of Los Angel...
Versace Silk Halter Dress with Embroidery
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous fine stretch silk halter dress from Versace with a colorful pink lily print on a turquoise background. The halter neck and bust area are comprised of intricate silk cord f...
PRADA Archival S/S 2000 Runway Black Silk Embroidered Lip Dress
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An exceptional example of early-Y2K Prada from Miuccia Prada's celebrated Spring 2000 runway collection. A rare find, this sheer black silk chiffon dress showcases the season's most...
Escada 2000s Pink Python Snake Skin Silver Link Evening Shoulder Bag Purse
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 2000s ESCADA pink patchwork python snakeskin evening bag! Various shades of pink python matches anything! Front and back panels feature a slightly darker shades of pi...
Yves Saint Laurent Size 12 / 14 Vintage Sexy Hot Pink + Black One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT hot pink and black plunging halter one piece swimsuit or bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched bodice with a plunging neckline. Plastic clasp at top ...
Gucci by Tom Ford Nude Silk Knit Wrap Tie Top, Late 1990s Size S
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, DE
An elegant Gucci top from the Tom Ford era, crafted from an ultra-fine nude silk knit with a smooth, compact texture and soft natural stretch, creating an elegant, close-fitting silh...
$2,399Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 38
Black Gucci by Tom Ford 2001 Boned Leather Corset Bodycon Evening Dress 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Black Bodycon Corset Dress From Tom Ford's Spring 2001 Collection For Gucci This Gucci Signature Piece Was Sold Out Immediately Featured In The Gucci Runway Show And Ma...
$1,900
Size: fits XS to Medium
EAVIS & BROWN 90's Vintage Ivory Silk Boned Hand Beaded Bridal Wedding Corset
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Vintage 1990's Ivory silk Metal beads Hard boned Size Medium but fits XS to Medium Has a feeling of wear, go...
$9,200Sale Price|63% Off
Size: S and M
NWT Tom Ford FW 2016 Collection Mink Fur Coat White Orange Pink Black M Oversize
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
TOM FORD triangle-pattern long fur coat. Designer size M ( oversize style, pit to pit up to 24" ) Dyed Mink (Italy) Fur and Dyed Nutria (Italy) Colors - White, Orange, Pink, Black. N...
Off-white ruffled skirt JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER SOLEIL
By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white ruffled skirt . Fabric composition: rayon and polyester. Elastic waist SIZE 38/M NEW WITH TAG
Madonna’s Rare Jean Paul Gaultier 1988 Navy Padded Vintage Blazer 80s Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare musuem worthy JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Pour GIBO SS1988, as worn by Madonna in the 1990 Blonde Ambition Tour! Navy blue sculpted padded corset blazer jacket! Features flattering corse...
MA 1990s Black Sequined Backless Halter Silk Lined Gown with Bow
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER 1990s Black Sequined Backless Halter Silk Lined Gown with Bow Decade: 1990s Overall length: 61 in. Bust : 32 in. Waist : 26 in.
Roberto Cavalli Spring 1998 Asymetric crepe silk printed snakeskin dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CANNES, FR
Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 1998 Collection Mini asymmetrical strapless dress in python-print silk crepe. Size M.
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2003 lace silk beaded mermaid maxi skirt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
An exquisite Christian Dior Boutique maxi skirt from John Galliano's celebrated Fall/Winter 2003 collection, showcasing the designer's unmistakable romanticism and exceptional crafts...
1990s GIANNI VERSACE Mixed Blues & Green Metal Mesh & Crystal Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...
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.