Dolce & Gabbana Spring 1998 Black Butterfly Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A masterpiece of transformation, grace, and high-fashion artistry, this rare Dolce & Gabbana Spring 1998 Black Butterfly Dress captures the essence of ethereal beauty and timeless so...
Dolce & Gabbana Crystal Butterfly Embellished Cocktail Dress 2005-2006
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
The combination of the structured black dress and the exuberant red sash creates a striking contrast that is quintessentially Dolce & Gabbana.
Dolce Gabbana 1998 butterfly mini black dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in North Miami, FL
Iconic Dolce Gabbana SS 1998 black mini dress with floral/butterfly embellishments on the side Size 42 Collector’s item Good vintage condition.
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Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10-
Dolce & Gabbana black corseted draped mini dress with butterflies, ss 1998
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana black draped mini dress with butterflies and built in boned mesh corset Spring-Summer 1998
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Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8 - US 4
Dolce & Gabbana black corseted draped mini dress with butterflies, ss 1998
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana black draped mini dress with butterflies and built in boned mesh corset Spring-Summer 1998
2002 Dolce & Gabbana Brown Red Orange Suede Butterfly Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in New York, NY
2002 Dolce & Gabbana Brown Red Orange Suede Butterfly Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Butterfly Silk Gown, Runway 1998
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
A breathtaking Dolce & Gabbana gown from the 1998 runway collection, featuring a sheer silk corset top adorned with delicate butterfly appliqués. The design includes a separate silk ...
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Size: IT 44 - FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Dolce & Gabbana black mesh butterfly corseted evening dress, ss 1998
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Dolce & Gabbana black mesh evening maxi dress ▪ 66% Cotton, 34% Lycra ▪ Corseted bodice with draped overlay ▪ Pink silk butterfly appliques ▪ Hook fastenings at back ▪ Sold wit...
Pamela's Dolce & Gabbana 1998 Corset Butterfly Evening Gown Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
A DOLCE & GABBANA classic signature piece that will last you for years From the famous 1998 collection Dress made out of finest sheer silk With stunning hand-painted...
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Runway Stromboli Collection Butterfly Sheer Mini Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Runway Stromboli Collection Butterfly Sheer Silk Chiffon Tunic Mini Dress IT 44 Dolce & Gabbana silk semi-sheer dress featuring butterfly appliqué at waist ...
1990's D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Open Knit Crochet Butterfly Black Mini Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Englishtown, NJ
1990's D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Open Knit Crochet Butterfly Black Mini Dress IT 46
NWT F/W 2002 Dolce and Gabbana Multicolor Suede Butterfly Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a beautiful multicolored suede panel Dolce and Gabbana dress. From the Fall/Winter 2002 collection, this entirely suede dress is constructed of color-blocked su...
Vintage Dolce & Gabbana 1998 Corset Butterfly Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
A DOLCE & GABBANA classic signature piece that will last you for years From the famous 1998 collection Dress made out of finest black shiny fabric With a stunnin...
Pamela's Dolce & Gabbana 1998 Corset Butterfly Evening Gown Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
A DOLCE & GABBANA classic signature piece that will last you for years From the famous 1998 collection Dress made out of finest sheer silk With stunning hand-painted...
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Size: IT 44 - FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Dolce & Gabbana black silk chiffon butterfly evening dress, ss 1998
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Dolce & Gabbana evening dress ▪ Black silk chiffon ▪ Draped bodice with built-in corset ▪ Blue silk wired butterfly appliqués ▪ Spaghetti straps ▪ Floor length skirt with two tr...
S/S 1998 Dolce & Gabbana Butterfly Corset Black Mini Dress Stromboli Collection
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: an iconic vintage minidress with butterfly appliqués, designed by Stefano Gabbana and Alfonso Dolce.
DOLCE & GABBANA 1998 Rare Corset Style Dress with Butterfly 40
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
A DOLCE & GABBANA classic signature piece that will last you for years From the famous 1998 collection Dress made out of finest shiny fabric With a stunning hand-pai...
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Stromboli Vintage Collection Butterfly Sheer Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Stromboli Vintage Collection Butterfly Sheer Silk Chiffon Dress Dolce & Gabbana silk semi-sheer dress featuring butterfly appliqué at waist, sheer overlay t...
Dolce and Gabbana butterfly dress, SS 1998
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Inbuilt corseted dress from Dolce and Gabbanas iconic 'Stromboli collection' with a butterfly applique.
Dolce & Gabbana for D&G Vintage Silk Scarf Butterfly Print Summer Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Dolce & Gabbana for D&G Vintage Silk Scarf Print Summer Dress w Handkerchief Hem. The back is cotton jersey. This is so wonderful, so sexy. the photos don't do it justice. Size 38, ...
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Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - IT 40 - SMALL
Dolce & Gabbana black butterfly silk chiffon corset evening dress, ss 1998
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, London
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk chiffon evening dress with corseted bodice with draped overlay, semi-sheer maxi skirt with train and decorative three-dimensional butterflies.
Dolce & Gabbana Runway Black Silk Chiffon Butterfly Evening Dress, Spring 1998
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Dolce & Gabbana, Runway "Stromboli Collection", Spring-Summer 1998 black silk chiffon evening dress with blue butterfly applique, corset top and back hook closure with matching satin...
Dolce & Gabbana Runway Black Silk Chiffon Butterfly Evening Dress, Spring 1998
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Dolce & Gabbana, Runway "Stromboli Collection", Spring-Summer 1998 black silk, cotton, lycra chiffon evening dress with spaghetti straps, blue butterfly applique, corset top & back h...
Dolce & Gabbana for D&G Vintage Silk Dress with Butterfly Print Handkerchief Hem
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Dolce & Gabbana for D&G Vintage Silk Dress with Butterfly Print Handkerchief Hem.
1998 Dolce & Gabbana Stromboli Collection Butterfly Chiffon Backless Sheer Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Dolce and Gabbana sheer silk-chiffon dress from the rare 1998 Stromboli Collection.
1960s Pierre Cardin Black + White Houndstooth Space Age Jacket
By Pierre Cardin Couture, Pierre Cardin
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and Rare! Vintage 1960s Pierre Cardin Couture black and white houndstooth swing jacket! Signature vinyl detail at either side of waist. An amazing piece of fashion history...
Lilac One-Shoulder Gown with Hand Beaded Lace Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely custom couture evening gown that was created specifically for it's original owner. There are no labels present for the creator or fabric content. The dress is constr...
$12,920
W 17 in D 4 in L 13 in
Chanel Timeless Vintage Cc Tote Towel Rare Piece Black Terry Cloth Beach Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Beach Bag CC Tote Towel Rare Piece 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} White terry "CC" lettering stitched on one side Black leather lined interior Interior zippered and open poc...
1940s Straw Hat w/Red Flowers
Located in Alford, MA
Wide-brimmed natural straw hat w/wide navy velvet band and red fabric roses. Small high crown perches on top of head, does not pull down, lined in taffeta. Wide brim, 5 1/2 inches at...
Nolan Miller 1980s Light Pink Sequin + Rhinestone Amazing Vintage 80s Jacket
By Nolan Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1980s NOLAN MILLER light pink sequin and rhinestone jacket! Nolan Miller was the head designer for the hit show, "Dynasty," throughout the life of the show. Thousands of hand...
Gianfranco Ferre Black Polka dot Silk Blouse
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gianfranco Ferre Sheer Black polkadot Silk blouse with dramatic sleeves Size: small Bust: 34 inches
John Galliano Lavender Medium-Weight Wool Crepe Trousers
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano's classic and elegant high-waisted medium-weight lavender wool crepe combined with 3% spandex for that perfect fit where needed measures 41 1/2" in total length...
1940s Navy Blue Sleek Deco Style Vintage 40s Princess Jacket Coat w/ Pockets
Located in San Diego, CA
Sleek mid 1940s navy blue soft wool deco style jacket coat! Features a fitted bodice with a generous bottom. Royal blue and ivory color blocked buttons up the front, with small brass...
Gucci Ruffle Neck Silk Halter Dress
By Frida Giannini, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk halter dress from Gucci. It is body skimming with a fabulous silk organza ruffle standing up in the front across the neck and down the front to the waist. It ...
1970's Jean Muir Navy Blue Long Sleeve Gown
By Jean Muir
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's navy blue, long sleeve polyester jersey gown with a yoke and hand smocking through the shoulders and bust. Cuffs have two fabric covered buttons and the sleeves are over sized...
1980s Tarquin Ebker Black + Bronze Silk Chiffon Batik Print Strapless 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Avant Garde vintage 80s TARQUIN EBKER black and metallic bronze batik print silk chiffon strapless dress! Ebker was known for his impeccable attention to detail, and his work wa...
1920S Pink Cotton Ruffle Front Day Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Pink Cotton Ruffle Front Day Dress
1960s Beaded Banff Dress with Sheer Sleeves
By Banff Ltd
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black knit beaded Banff dress from Zacks, an upscale 1960s department store in England. It has a wide scoop neckline and long sheer balloon style sleeves gathering at the...
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Thigh High Beaded Body Hugging Evening Dress New!
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Paul Gaultier black knit overlaid with jet sequins throughout the body of the dress. The 4 extended thigh high slits offer a fabulous sexy look each with handsewn sequin chain....
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2006 Cerise Silk Jersey Draped Ostrich Feather Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2006 Cerise Silk Jersey Draped Ostrich Feather Top Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Jersey Top Color(s): Shades of Pink...
1950's Red Knit Cardigan with French Knot Details
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic red knit 1950's cardigan with beige French knot details. So often these cardigans are sequinned or embroidered, or both. This version has all the look but can be worn day or nig...
Shapely lingerie models, animal and floral prints and the Mediterranean heritage of Sicily have come to define the romantic and sensual style of Dolce & Gabbana, a leading international brand that from its earliest days of corsetry, copious lace and provocative silhouettes has challenged fashion with an audacious vision for femininity.
After meeting in Milan in 1980 while they were both working for Italian designer Giorgio Correggiari, Domenico Dolce (b. 1958) and Stefano Gabbana (b. 1962) would go on to establish their eponymous fashion empire in 1982. Three years later, a breakthrough for the duo materialized in the form of an up-and-coming talent showcase at Milan Fashion Week, where they unveiled an approach to fashion design that broke sharply from that of the era’s reigning Italian houses. By then romantic partners as well as a business, Dolce & Gabbana were outsiders. Soon, their distinctive garments — sexy, feathery skirts and stretchy jersey evening dresses that favored full figures — demanded the fashion world’s undivided attention.
Though Dolce & Gabbana forged a path in womenswear that would take shape with a 1986 collection called “Real Women,” the brand’s offerings broadened quickly to encompass knitwear, swimwear, lingerie, ready-to-wear, menswear and perfume. In the early 1990s, Madonna helped catapult the luxury house to international stardom: The renowned singer and actress famously tapped the brand to create the looks for her 1993 tour “The Girlie Show.” It saw Madonna working closely with the designers and even starring in their ad campaigns. Dolce & Gabbana has continued to develop a high-profile clientele that includes pop sensations such as Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. The latter donned Dolce & Gabbana’s armor corset dress in the music video for her hit single “Paparazzi.”
Rather than following the rapidly changing trends of fashion, Dolce & Gabbana have instead held to their close-fitting tailoring and decadent designs. The house continues to work with recurring themes such as the culture of Italy and Catholicism, which is manifest, specifically, in their widespread use of black lace, a fabric that references the dresses worn by Sicilian widows. The duo is also inspired by Italian cinema and its icons such as Gina Lollobrigida and Sophia Loren; in 2015 they introduced the Sophia No. 1 lipstick in her honor.
Although Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana separated as a couple in 2005, they continued their business as a creative partnership. In 2012, they closed their less expensive D&G ready-to-wear line to focus on exclusive extravagance, such as their Alta Moda custom pieces. Today, Dolce & Gabbana maintains a popularity with a wealthy clientele, and the house’s 2020s collections have featured technological experiments that update traditional styles, such as a bouclé jacket with a pixel-like pattern, as well as throwbacks to the 1990s fashion that made the brand a household name.
Find vintage Dolce & Gabbana handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.
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.