Vintage Donna Karan Silver Velvet Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage silver velvet gown by Donna Karan ( DKNY) for Bergdorf Goodman , New York.
Vintage Donna Karan Silver Velvet Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage silver velvet gown by Donna Karan ( DKNY) for Bergdorf Goodman , New York.
1990s Donna Karan Black Velvet Bodycon Stretch Plunging Bodysuit Evening US8
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 1990s Donna Karan evening gown is crafted from black velvet with a bodycon stretch fit. The design features a plunging wrap-around neckline, long sleeves, and a flowing skirt. ...
1990S DONNA KARAN Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Velvet 1930S Backless Style Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
1990S DONNA KARAN Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Velvet 1930S Backless Style Gown
Unavailable
Size: Extra Small
Donna Karan Black Velvet Bodycon Strapless Cocktail Dress with Inner Bodsuit
By Donna Karan
Located in Henrico, VA
This dress by Donna Karan is a vintage find. Made out of black velvet, this dress is a bodycon cocktail dress.
Donna Karan light grey velvet panne dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Donna Karan light grey velvet panne dress. size: 4/6
DONNA KARAN 90's Vintage Crushed Velvet Gown Maxi Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage 1990's Unique chameleon of a pewter color Crushed velvet I'm assuming the neckline can be worn a few different ways Pullover Size FR42 Excellent condition, no fla...
DONNA KARAN 2000 Vintage Runway Green Velvet Asymmetrical Backless Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage Runway FW00 Green crushed velvet Deep v halter neck Asymmetrical open back Pullover Size IT40 fits true to size Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in inch...
F/W 2001 Donna Karan Backless Deep Olive Green Velvet Devoré Asymmetric Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This mossy green slip gown from Donna Karan's Fall/Winter 2001 collection, crafted in lush green velvet with a black velvet devoré overlay. The gown features delicate spaghetti strap...
F/W 2001 Donna Karan Runway Gold Lamé Velvet Devoré Overlay Backless Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This golden lamé slip gown, from Donna Karan's Fall/Winter 2001 collection, made its debut on the runway as part of look 72 on Caroline Ribeiro. Crafted from luxurious gold lamé fabr...
DONNA KAREN VOIDED VELVET LONG KIMONO
By Donna Karan
Located in Alford, MA
Donna Karan's use of geometric sections of solid, sheer and voided, striped velvet in this evening kimono is fittingly japanesque, from the asymmetric handling of the fabric to the s...
DONNA KARAN Size 8 Black Velvet High Rise Pleated Dress Pants
By Donna Karan
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage DONNA KARAN dress pants come in black silk blend velvet with a high rise, double pleats, and cuffed hem.
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Size: Small - Medium
Important Vintage Donna Karan Chinese Inspired Black Silk Cut Out Velvet Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in San Diego, CA
Important vintage DONNA KARAN early 1990s 90s Chinese inspired black silk and velvet full length gown!
NWT Donna Karan F/W 2004 Brown Rayon Velvet Devore Leopard Sheer Plunging Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy new with tags vintage DONNA KARAN F/W 2004 brown rayon velvet devore plunging sheer halter dress !
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Size: 8 (Best fits 6-8)
1980's Donna Karan for Anne Klein Rich Green Velvet Dress With Gold Details
By Donna Karan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Donna Karan took over as head designer at Anne Klein when Ms.
Donna Karan Mauve Silk Cut Velvet Gown with Shawl - 12 - 1990's
By Donna Karan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Donna Karan gown is mauve and is made of cut velvet and silk.
Vintage Donna Karan Ombré Crushed Velvet Blue & Green Open Back Runway Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage Donna Karan crushed velvet gown! Features dark green and blue ombré effect, on incredibly soft silk crushed velvet. Sexy open back, with three hook and eyes at ne...
1990s Donna Karan Black Label Bias Cut Velvet Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Chicago, IL
Bias cut Rayon silk velvet Black label
A 1990s Donna Karan Black Velvet Evening Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A long 1990s dramatic Donna Karan evening gown with a daring high cut leotard and a floor length sheer overskirt.
Gianni Versace F/W 1995 Runway Vintage Velvet Black Maxi Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 1995 Runway Vintage Velvet Black Maxi Dress Gown IT 40 Look 59 from the Fall 1995 Collection.
DONNA KARAN 90's Vintage Hammered Satin Black Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage 1990's Hammered Satin Jet black Made in Italy Pullover Throw on and go! This gown is so easy and effortless USA 6 aka IT42 Excellent vintage condition, minor feel...
Vintage 1995 Versace Black Velvet Runway Evening Gown
By Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Versace black velvet evening gown featuring a draped chiffon inset, deep v-neck, and sculpted back panel. Versace Size S or 38 M...
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...
DONNA KARAN Vintage Black Ruched Extra Long Open Back Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage Sometime between 1995 and 2004 Jet black I changed the contrast in some photos to better show the details, but in real life, this is very very black Open adjustab...
Remarkable Vintage Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet & Chiffon Grecian Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely remarkable vintage Oscar de la Renta gown! Beautiful black silk velvet skirt, with a pleated asymmetrical chiffon bodice. Slight mermaid train. Hidden hook-and-eyes at top...
JULIAN JOYCE by MANDALAY Pewter Embellished Evening Gown Maxi Dress Plunge Lace
By Mandalay
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Julian Joyce by Mandalay Vintage Pewter with silver and gold lace and embellishments from the waist up Has a little train Extremely well fitting Details are insane In my fit pic I tw...
$1,450
Size: Small / Medium
Vicky Tiel Couture Vintage Black Silk Mesh Strapless 1990s Strapless Gown Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic vintage 90s VICKY TIEL COUTURE black silk mesh strapless mermaid gown / maxi dress! Features signature Tiel pleating detail at the bust. Great fit that stretches to fit the b...
Vintage Bob Mackie Size 14 Black Velvet 1990s Sleeveless Sweetheart 90s Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BOB MACKIE black velvet sleeveless evening gown! Features a flattering satin lined sweetheart neckline and a thigh high slit that reveals just the right amount ...
Donna Karan Collection Sexy Draped Jersey Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
Donna Karan Collection's Sexy Draped Jersey Dress in deep chocolate stretch rayon jersey with greenish gold knit tulle cascade. Donna Karan gowns are seemingly simple in cut but are ...
Alexander McQueen black low plunge evening dress, fw 1998
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen black evening maxi dress with draped low plunge neckline. Fall-Winter 1998
1930S Black Silk Satin Halter Bow Neck Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Satin Halter Bow Neck Gown
Circa 2005 Azzedine Alaia Black Evening Dress Gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
Circa 2005 Azzedine Alaia black fitted evening gown with zipper closure up the back. At the back skirt there are slight gathers as well as a nude-colored layer underneath the skirt. ...
Vintage Bellville Sassoon Silk Velvet Evening Gown
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in London, GB
A great vintage gown by Bellville Sassoon. In a silk velvet paisley like print, the colours include, purple, green, red and black. The dress has a v neckline, black trim at waist le...
NWT's CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Black One Shoulder Maxi Dress Evening Gown
By Calvin Klein Collection
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Calvin Klein Collection Vintage c. 2015 Jet black, lined, opaque NWT's IT42 Notes: fits very TTS, has stretch, 98% silk 2% elastane Final Sale
NWT's 2013 DONNA KARAN Ruched Black Vintage Cut-Out Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage 2013 Jet black Long sleeved Ruched Extremely flattering cut Cut out at front Pullover Stretchy Size Medium NWT's, Pristine Retailed for $3,295 Measurements in inc...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
$175Sale Price|22% Off
H 4.5 in D 2.25 in L 7 in
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Black Satin Egg Shaped Versatile Clutch - Shoulder Bag c 1980s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Black matte satin egg shaped clutch - shoulder bag c 1980s The elegant black satin evening bag is adorned with a cluster of clear diamante' crystals encrusted in ...
1930s Grey and Gold Lame Dress with Sequin Appliques
Located in London, GB
This 1930s eye-catching gown is crafted from lamé in a slate grey blue with the glittering silver and gold metallic weave revealing a scrolling, botanical and floral theme. The ankle...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...
Valentino Blue & Metallic Gold Lace Party Dress 2016
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a Valentino metallic blue and gold lace evening dress featuring a fitted bodice with a gathered neckline, a halter neck with grey silk ties t...
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
Roberto Cavalli Summer Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
A pretty Summer top by Roberto Cavalli. The top has a v neckline, frill sleaves , adn is a blue and yellow print with gathering at the bust.
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
$2,500
Size: please refer to measurements
RANDOLPH DUKE 2000 Vintage Runway Silver Ball Gown Evening Dress
By Randolph Duke
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Randolph Duke Vintage Runway SS00 Silver Grey color This is a tight sexy fit I cannot stress how amazing this looks on Great vintage condition, minor feeling of wear throughout Label...
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
$2,500
Size: fits like a USA 0 ; XXS/XS
BADGLEY MISCHKA 90's Vintage heavily beaded beige long evening gown maxi dress
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Sand colored and beautifully beaded long sleeve gown Missing size and comp tag, please see measurements below, fits like a size 0 Flawless Measurements in inc...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
Gianni Versace Silk Patchwork Print Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk dress from Gianni Versace in a compilation patchwork of some of his most notable colorful prints including scrolls, feathers and flowers. It is sleeveless and has a ...
1970s Lilli Diamond Taupe + Mint Green Marabou Feather 70s Maxi Dress + Jacket
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage LILLI DIAMOND taupe and mint green jersey maxi dress and matching cardigan / jacket ! Features a soft jersey fabric that offers plenty of stretch. Sleeveless maxi d...
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...
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.