Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2003 lace silk beaded mermaid maxi skirt
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
An outstanding addition to any serious Dior or fashion archive collection.
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2003 lace silk beaded mermaid maxi skirt
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
An outstanding addition to any serious Dior or fashion archive collection.
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 1999 Black Silk Knit Mermaid Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Black silk knit mermaid dress Christian Dior by John Galliano from the Spring/Summer 1999 collection.
Christian Dior Paisley Patchwork Coin Charm Long Dress (S)
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The skirt flares into a vented mermaid hem, while CD logo coin charms add a signature Dior touch.
Christian Dior Boutique Art Deco Beaded Olive Green Lace/mesh Dress (US 4)
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE ART DECO BEADED OLIVE GREEN LACE/MESH DRESS (US 4) This Christian Dior Boutique strapless mermaid dress is from the early 2000s and features a ruched floral ...
Christian Dior Pink Mermaid Gown, Circa 1990
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an adorable pink "mermaid" gown by Christian Dior, from 1990. The gown has cream lace detail at the bust knee and hem.
Dior sequined mermaid dress by John Galliano Pre-Fall 2010
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Pre-Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano.
Christian Dior by Galliano Powder Blue Knit Lace Silk Inset Mermaid Skirt
By Christian Dior
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This powder blue skirt is an exquisite reminder of how John Galliano reveled in the theatricality of dressing while he was at Christian Dior. Featuring a stunning mermaid hem that is...
1990s Christian Dior Galliano Mermaid Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
An absolutely stunning orange silk gown by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has a plunging neckline front and back plus deep armholes with ruffle edges. The bust portion of th...
F/W 2000 Christian Dior Brown Suede Lace Mermaid Asymmetrical Maxi Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 2000 Christian Dior by John Galliano Please contact us for more images and/or information. CONDITION: Good- minor imperfections- no holes or stains FABRIC: Suede lea...
F/W 1998 Christian Dior John Galliano Sheer Black Lace Chest Mermaid Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 1998 Christian Dior by John Galliano Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- Flawless! FABRIC: Wool lined in silk COUNTRY MADE: France ...
S/S 1998 Christian Dior John Galliano Black Glitter Mermaid Maxi Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 1998 Christian Dior by John Galliano Please contact us for more images and/or information. CONDITION: Excellent FABRIC: Acetate-Viscose-Polyester COUNTRY: France S...
1986 Christian Dior Haute-Couture White Black Silk Mermaid Flounce Formal Gown
By Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The House of Dior has been an enduring icon of Haute-Couture.
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2007 Gray Embellished Draped Evening Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Stunning Dior evening gown from the F/W 2007 collection, designed by John Galliano. Crafted in soft gray silk with intricate draping, sculptural pleating, and hand-applied beading th...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Slinky 1970s HIROKO salmon and coral color blocked jersey bias cut maxi dress! This beauty simply slips over the head and stretches to fit. Slimming diagonal stripes on the front and...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
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...
Emanuel Ungaro Spring Summer 2004 one shoulder floral midi dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in PARIS, FR
Emanuel Ungaro pistachio green floral midi one-shoulder dress from the Spring Summer 2004 collection. Many similar pieces were seen on the runway. Designer : Giambattista Valli Deta...
$8,800
Size: fits Small to Medium
LES HABITUDES / Eavis & Brown 90's silk beaded couture bridal wedding gown dress
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created in an England atelier entirely by hand Vintage 1990's Grey, blue, green, ivory, a hint of beige, the color is probably best described as...
$13,000
Size: Fits Small + Medium
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand Beaded Bridal Gown w. Gloves + Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown in an art deco print with matching gloves and shawl Vintage 1990's 100% ivory s...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded w. Pearls White Silk Bridal Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory white silk (might look a little more cream on the hanger, bu...
Valentino Demi-Couture SS 2001 exquisite silk sequin embellished floral gown
By Valentino
Located in PARIS, FR
Extremely rare and breathtaking Valentino Demi-Couture silk floral-motif sequin embellished maxi gown from the Spring Summer 2001 collection. As seen on the runway. Designer : Valen...
Thierry Mugler Shirt Dress Summer Blouse
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
There’s something deliciously subversive about this vintage Thierry Mugler piece. The dress borrows the language of menswear shirting - vertical pinstripes, a notched collar, the sug...
1998 Fall/Winter Ralph Lauren Purple Label Cream Cashmere Strapless Gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1998 Fall Winter Ralph Lauren purple label collection cream 100% cashmere strapless gown. Worn on the runway in 1998 by super model Shalom Harlow, this classic minimalist piece speak...
1960s Demi Couture Sheer Beaded Lace Mini Cocktail Dress with Chiffon Wrap
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Exquisite anonymous 1960s cranberry and gold red lace demi couture cocktail dress featuring an exquisite floral lace design with hand beading and gold metallic thread embroidery. Unb...
Christian Dior dress by John Galliano Summer 2005
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 2005 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Long white silk muslin dress with a slant cut. Size 38FR indicated, but it can fit...
1990s Roberto Cavalli Zebra Print one shoulder dress New with original tags 42it
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Roberto Cavalli Zebra Print one shoulder dress New with original tags 42it Totally made in italy in size 42 still with original tags composition : viscose taking inspiration fr...
John Galliano Size 8 / 10 2005 Gazette Newspaper Animal Silk Dress Black White
By John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Flirty early 2000s ( Spring 2005 ) JOHN GALLIANO signature gazette print sleeveless black and white (and grey) silk dress! Features Galliano's signature newspaper print mixed with al...
CHANEL Rare Black Tweed Jacket with CC Camellia Buttons 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, HK
CHANEL · Timeless Black Tweed Jacket with Camellia CC Buttons & Bows — A Chanel jacket that doesn’t “reference” the House — it states it. Black tweed as the original language; c...
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.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.