Blue sequin evening dress DONNA KARAN New
By Donna Karan
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue sequin evening dress. Main fabric composition: 96% polyester, 4% spandex. Lining composition: 100% polyester. Zip closure on the middle back+ hook&eye. Silicone strap on the t...
Late 1980s Donna Karan Sheer Black Stretch Knit Sequin Embellished Tank Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sheer black Donna Karan tank dress from late 1980s is crafted from stretch knit and entirely embellished with black sequins.
1990s Donna Karan Black Sequin Hanky Hem Cocktail Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sexy and glitzy Donna Karan silk cocktail dress fully encrusted in small jet black beads that catch the light beautifully from the 1990s.
1990s Donna Karan Charcoal Grey Sheer and Sequin Cocktail Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very chic Donna Karan cocktail dress from the 1990s. Sheer charcoal grey sleeves and yoke that give the illusion of a sheer body suit under a strapless sequin dress.
Purple sequin cocktail dress wrapped on the bust Donna Karan
By Donna Karan
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple sequin cocktail dress wrapped on the bust . Main fabric composition ( the base for sequin) 100% polyester. Lining composition: 92% rayon, 8% elastane Zip and hook&eye closure...
Donna Karan 1990s Vintage Black Silk Knit Sequin Cocktail Dress Size S
By Donna Karan
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
A timeless example of 1990s Donna Karan minimal glamour, this vintage Donna Karan New York cocktail dress embodies sleek, understated sensuality.
Sleeveless sequin cocktail dress DKNYC
By Donna Karan
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless sequin (mix white, silver and copper) cocktail dress Main fabric composition: 92% polyester, 8% elastane. Lining: 100% polyester. Zip in the middle back. SIZE S
Donna Karan Vintage 1990s 90s Black Sequin High Rise Tapered Evening Dress Pants
By Donna Karan
Located in San Diego, CA
Measurements Waist: 26 inches Hips: 38 inches Rise: 10 inches Inseam: 32 inches These Donna Karan sequin trousers offer a sophisticated alternative to the traditional evening dress.
Donna Karan Vintage Navy Blue Sequin Plunging Stretch Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Donna Karan Vintage Navy Blue Sequin Plunging Stretch Dress This is so pretty , it is much sexier than the photos show.
Donna Karan Vintage Dull Gold Sequin Long Sleeve Evening Dress with Sheer Back
By Donna Karan
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Donna Karan New York Vintage Bronze Sequin Long Sleeve Evening Dress with Sheer Back.
90s Donna Karan Gold Sequin Embellished Wrap Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Goddess style wrap gown with golden sequins. Wraps at neck. Fully lined with beautiful drape. Sizing flexible due to style. Updated Hollywood glamour. Length approximate 50 inches.
1990s Vintage Donna Karan 2pc Cashmere Silk Evening Dress W Sequins & Cardigan
By Donna Karan
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage Donna Karan 3 piece evening ensemble includes a 2 piece vintage dress with an open cardigan.
Donna Karan Sequin Jersey Abstract Magenta/White Floral Print Dress Size 8
By Donna Karan
Located in Palm Desert, CA
What a beautiful dress from Donna Karan New York. (NOT DKNY!) a beautifully fitting dress in a poly/spandex jersey entirely coverd in clear seequins! A true size 8. you have no idea ...
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Size: Small, also fits Medium
DONNA KARAN 90's vintage silk sequin mini dress bride bridal wedding
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
great for bride bridal wedding festivities Donna Karan Vintage Early to Mid 1990's Beige color with iridescent sequins 100% silk Extremely comfortable, very stretchy, soft, and well-...
Pale pink sequin evening dress Donna Karan (New)
By Donna Karan
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink sequin evening dress. Shel and lining fabric composition: 100% polyester. Invisible zip and hook&eye on the middle back. Silicone strap inside the dress on the neckline. S...
Donna Karan Navy Sequin Strapless Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Donna Karen Navy Sequin Strapless Gown - 6 This spectacular fully navy sequin gown is lined with a tight knee length polyester and built in bra. There is a back zip, strapless, sligh...
Donna Karan New York 'Naked' Dress Black Sheer Knit Sequins 90s Vintage Size P
By Donna Karan
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Similar to the infamous Donna Karan "naked" dress worn by SATC character Carrie Bradshaw, this version is made from a sheer black rayon knit that's embellished with black sequins.
Beautiful 1990s Vintage Donna Karan Canary Yellow Beaded Sequin Silk Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Donna Karan canary yellow beaded silk dress! Thin spaghetti straps, with a figure flattering shape!
Donna Karan Cashmere Blend Sequin Halter Evening Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Henrico, VA
Glimmer and glisten at your next cocktail gathering with this show stopper cashmere-blend sequin embellished halter dress. It is soft to the hand, and comfortable to wear with cashme...
Donna Karan Vintage Brown Cashmere Sequin Halter Dress with Plunging Back
By Donna Karan
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Donna Karan Vintage 1990's Cashmere Silk Plunging Brown Sequin Dress Size S Bust 34" Waist 30" Hips 38" Length 47" Great pre owned condition
Donna Karan Vintage Cocktail Dress w Leather and Metal Fish Scale Sequin Detail
By Donna Karan
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Donna Karan Vintage Cocktail Dress w Leather and Metal Fish Scale Sequin Details This is so pretty. metal and suede fish scale sequins, really remarkable workmanship.
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 80s GEOFFREY BEENE navy blue and white long sleeve silk jumpsuit ! Features a luxurious double sided silk. Buttons up the front with hidden hook-and-eye closure at top b...
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Vintage Mollie Parnis 1970s Blue and White Novelty 70s Linen + Cotton Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
From the queen of dressing First Ladies, comes this wonderfully chic 1970s vintage MOLLIE PARNIS blue and white nautical linen/cotton dress ! Features the perfect linen/cotton blend ...
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
$800,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Knife Edge Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Knife Edge Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring A truly exceptional Tiffany & Co. engagement ring featuring their iconic knife edge solitaire design, crafted in p...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
$5,742
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made with an internal corset to keep the shape of the dress. Some damage due to young rich girls who's mother's taught them no sense of decorum. Damage is on side where t...
Revillon Sable Fur Coat for Saks Fifth Avenue
By Revillon Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an absolutely sumptuous natural brown Sable fur coat, by Revillon for Saks Fifth Avenue. This coat has a large notched collar, two front slit pockets, an open front and is ...
1950s Amazing Vintage Silk Chiffon Full Circle Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage cocktail dress with a full swinging delicate silk chiffon skirt and draped bustline. Gorgeous quality and construction with what seems like miles of silk fabric. ...
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Coat with Embroidery and Pockets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress Embroidery Corset
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Alexander Mcqueen Corset Gown. Cosmic rain, comet and astral crystal embroideries are hand-sewn to this stunnig evening gown. Powder blue Paris net bustier dress featuri...
Christian Dior Runway Copper Mirrored Romper and Maxi Skirt Spring 2018 Sz 34FR
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior Runway/Editorial Copper Mirrored Romper and Maxi Skirt Spring 2018 Size 34FR
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
Sleek Braided Leather Alligator Head Choker Necklace
Located in University City, MO
Sleek braided leather alligator head choker necklace The unique choker necklace is designed with a pair of silver metal alligators heads adhered to a black leather braided cord. The ...
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.