1970s Black Chiffon Lurex Rhinestone Disco Romper and Full Length Ball Skirt
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely sensational 1970s couture black metallic and chiffon rhinestone romper jumpsuit and ball skirt! Insane amount of hand-sewn workmanship throughout! Thick metallic lurex, wi...
Geoffrey Beene Kimono Sleeve Shift Dress, 1980's
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fall/Winter 1983 Geoffrey Beene shift dress with kimono style sleeves, appliqued circles and 'disco ball' embellishments.
Vintage 1975 Ret Turner Couture for Diana Ross 'Disco Ball' Silver Sequin Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking, museum quality Ret Turner couture gown custom made for the famous American icon, Diana Ross. Not only does this one-of-a-kind treasure come with official certificate ...
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
By Narciso Rodriguez
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Narciso Rodriguez 2018 Original Price $2,995 Special Capsule Collection for Barneys NY The most adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits...
Yves Saint Laurent SS 2008 Kate Moss Sz 40 / 8 One Shoulder Silk Rasperry Gown
By Stefano Pilati, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular and rare YVES SAINT LAURENT, by STEFANO PILATI Documented Spring Summer / Printemps Ete 2008 ad campaign one shoulder raspberry pink silk evening dress! Who could forget ...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent " Rive Gauche " Polka Dot Red & White Corset Bustier
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YSL Rive Gauche red & white polka dot bustier/corset top.built in waistband support. Fully lined, and easily transitions from day to night. In great condition. Never wo...
1980s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Cropped Le Smoking Tuxedo Satin Black Pantsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche cropped pant suit, designed by Yves Saint Laurent. From the 1980s, this two-piece pant suit set consists of a cropped versi...
Sensational Vintage Bob Mackie Black and Silver 80s Heavily Beaded Dramatic Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage 1980s BOB MACKIE black, silver and white heavily beaded and sequined nigh neck evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout the bod...
NWT Donna Karan 90s Size 8 Navy Blue Beaded Handkerchief Hem One Shoulder Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brand new with tags dead stock DONNA KARAN 90s navy blue one shoulder handkerchief hem beaded dress ! Features a Rayon ( 95% ) and Spandex ( 5% ) fabric blend that stretche...
F/W 2000 Dolce & Gabbana Purple Sequin Bodycon Bustier Bra Tube Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Dolce & Gabbana top from the Fall/Winter 2000 collection is cut in a fitted bustier silhouette covered entirely in iridescent purple sequins with scattered green tones throu...
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Slip Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage slip dress by Yves Saint Laurent, Variation. In a pretty blue colour, the dress has a deep neckline , central back zip and is fully lined. Measurements : Bust 36'',...
MISSONI metallic gold leather Ankle Strap Pumps Shoes 37
By Missoni
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Missoni round-toe ankle-strap pumps in metallic light gold and vanilla calfskin. Have been worn and are in excellent condition. Imprinted Size 37 Shoe Size 37 Inside ...
NWT Michael Kors Collection Fall 2006 Runway Size 6-8 Black Crushed Velvet Gown
By Michael Kors
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new with original tags MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION Fall 2006 Runway black crushed velvet evening gown ! This was look # 66 on the Runway. Soft crushed velvet fabric is composed of ...
Purple draped evening dress with sequin embellishment Monique Lhuillier
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple evening dress draped on the waist with sequin embellishment. Main fabric and lining: 100% silk. Polyester tulle. Padded bar and boned. Zip closure on the middle back and one ...
Black bustier evening dress with blue sunray chiffon draped
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black bustier evening dress with blue sunray chiffon draped . Boned bustier inside with underwired bra and hook&eye on the side. Split on the right side = 37 cm Zip on the left side...
Chic 1960s Gabar Lime Green + Pink Flower Silk Vintage 60s One Piece Romper
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 60s GABAR silk flower print one piece romper jumpsuit! Features a vibrant lime green background with flowers in pink, blue, yellow and white throughout. Adjustable straps can be...
$560Sale Price|20% Off
SAINT LAURENT red leather HALL 105 ANKLE STRAP Sandals Shoes 36
By Saint Laurent
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Saint Laurent Hall sandals in red leather. Features a platform and strap that wrap around the ankles and tie in the back.Have been worn and are in excellent condition....
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.
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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.
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