Silk Flapper Black Beaded Drop Waist Dress 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 1920's beaded drop waist dress. Flapper era. Snaps closure up the side and along the
Silk Flapper Black Beaded Drop Waist Dress 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 1920's beaded drop waist dress. Flapper era. Snaps closure up the side and along the
$850
Size: vintage 10; comparable to size S
Oleg Cassini Black Heavily Beaded Illusion Power Gown w Trumpet Skirt - S, 1980s
By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in Tucson, AZ
drop waist in between. It even has beaded fringe that keeps moving long after you stop (even though no
SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Cubist Flapper Couture Dress
By SADIE NEMSER
Located in Thiensville, WI
Label(s): Nemser Original Model Style: Drop waist dress Color(s): Shades of navy blue, dark pink and
Hanae Mori Butterfly Dress
By Hanae Mori
Located in Alford, MA
embellished with pastel beaded butterflies. Dropped waist, high neck, and long sleeves top a shirred skirt of
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Peach Glass Beaded Drop waist Dress, 1920s
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920's Peach Glass Beaded Drop-waist Dress. Peach Drop-waist dress with multicolored glass beading
20s Velvet Floral Printed Drop Waist Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
20s velvet floral printed drop waist dress with beaded embellishment along bust line. Chiffon trim
1980s Off-White Beaded Valentino Silk Dress
By Valentino
Located in Copenhagen, DK
front. A simple skirt cuts just below the knee and a drop waist with a beaded belt detail gives the
1980s Custom Black Sheer Back Beaded Velvet Flapper Dress
Located in Houston, TX
. Sleeves are beaded and have bugle bead fringe -- absolutely amazing beadwork. Sheer back to drop waist
Ralph Lauren Gown - Collection - Cream Beaded Drop Waist Tulle Dress
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in San Francisco, CA
satin piping and drop waist pleated tulle skirt. Made in USA. New with Tags. Marked: 12
Austrian-Made Beaded Chiffon Cocktail / Tea Dress 1916
Located in Gresham, OR
This gorgeous hand-beaded drop-waist silk chemise dress is marked with Eisenstadt, Ostereich 1916
Divine French 1920s Silk Chiffon Beaded/Sequined Evening Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous and sexy 1920s silk chiffon evening dress with intricate jet beaded dropped-waist bodice
20s Gorgeous Beaded Chiffon Tea Dress in Yellow with Florals
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1920s beaded chiffon dropped-waist tea dress in yellow background and yellow ground
1920's Art Deco Mint Green Silk Asymmetrical Beaded Tea Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1920's Art Deco mint green silk beaded asymmetrical, dropped waist tea dress. Beaded
1920s Incredible French Sequined Evening Gown w/ Train Imported by Harry Angelo
Located in Gresham, OR
An absolute museum-worthy early 1920s French-made sequined and beaded dropped-waist tabard-style
Zandra Rhodes Vintage 80s Signed Embellished Gown Custom Made
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
ruffles on the neckline, and draped pearl beads. A drop waist, sweetheart neckline, and it is full-length
1920S Cream Beaded Silk & Chantilly Lace Drop Waist Flapper Bridal Cocktail Dr
Located in New York, NY
1920S Cream Beaded Silk & Chantilly Lace Drop Waist Flapper Bridal Cocktail Dress With A Scalloped
COUTURE c.1920s Black Heavily Jet Beaded Drop Waist Tabard Flapper Evening Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
plunging neckline at the front and back. Drop waist. Skirt is open at the sides and comes to a point at the
MADELEINE VIONNET c.1924 “Little Horses” Soft Green Glass Beaded Flapper Dress
By Madeleine Vionnet
Located in Thiensville, WI
glass rhinestones throughout beaded waves. Dropped waist; faux waistbelt with ties at left side
1990s Vera Wang Black Beaded Slinky Size 4 - 6 Vintage 90s Halter Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in San Diego, CA
flatters an array of body shapes. Slightly dropped beaded waist gives an ode to the 20s. Hidden zipper up
1920's French Floral Beaded Black Chiffon Deco Pleated Drop-Waist Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
when you realize the deco designs are done completely by hand. The flattering drop-waist silhouette
Vintage 1920's French Couture Beaded Deco Floral Silk Drop-Waist Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
trove of needle art. The glass beads, made up of six different colors, showcases a divine floral pattern
S/S 2002 Christian Dior John Galliano 20's Drop Waist Sheer Beaded Mesh Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
information. CONDITION: Fair- has light bead loss, faint stain on pink strip across chest and some small
1920’s Beaded White Silk Velvet Gown with Fringed Medallion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beads in rows of Egyptian Revival inspired bands. Drop waist is accented with a beaded medallion
Yves Saint Laurent Chiffon Gown
By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
embellished details Drop waist style silhouette Drop waist has belt with silver beaded embellishments
Vintage 1920's Polka Dot Velvet Burnout & Satin Flapper Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
* polka dot print bodice * pleated drop waist skirt * beaded medallion accent at left hip * drop waist
Emanuel Ungaro Couture Ensemble
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, and beaded velvet drop waist. Wide handkerchief sleeves are trimmed with silver sequins that are
1920's French Rose-Pink Beaded Sheer Cotton Deco Drop-Waist Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
vibrant rose-pink cotton that is strong and very wearable today. The simple drop-waist style is a timeless
Vintage 1920's Mint-Green Chiffon & Floral Motif Beaded Lace Drop-Waist Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, your measurements should be at least one inches smaller than garment) Bust:36 inches Drop Waist:29
1920's French Heavily-Beaded Deco Blue Silk Chiffon Drop-Waist Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
art-deco designs are done completely by hand. The flattering drop-waist silhouette adds another degree
Vintage 1920's French Turquoise Blue Beaded Deco Floral Drop-Waist Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
which continues down the entire garment. The exacting perfection drop-waist draped swag is beyond
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
$500
Size: vintage 12; comparable to size M
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...
$499Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 42 IT
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas Black Belted Lace Dress Zipper Detail 42
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Emilio Pucci dress Designed by Peter Dundas Black lace Adjustable décolleté Zipper Detail Finest French lace Scalloped hem Lined with finest stretch silk Made In Italy Dry ...
Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
1920s Yellow Floral Print Day Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1920s Silk Dress in orange, purple black eye susan sun flower print. Some flaws inside lining ( collar) see image attached Bust: 36 inches/ Waist: 32 inches/ Hip : 36 inches/ Dress l...
Opulent Mocha Brown Brocade Evening Coat c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mocha brown brocade evening coat by Montaldo's c 1960s The elegant opera coat is designed with thick structured brocade panels The luminous mocha brown brocade fabric is illu...
Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YSL knit top, with gorgeous rhinestones on each strap. Flattering fit, with incredible construction. In great condition. Approximately Size Small (lots of stretch) M...
Hanae Mori Lavender Angel Sleeve Dress, 1970s
By Hanae Mori
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Hanae Mori was a pioneer in the world of fashion bringing a heavy dose of authenticity to the age-old East-meets-West aesthetic. Through blending elements of Japanese sensibility, fi...
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk V Neck Sleeveless Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk sleeveless gown with v neck satin lapel. Size: 40italy, fit size 6 US Perfect for wedding or rehearsal dinner. Measurement flat: Bust : 36”/ empire wa...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 "Witches" Black Red Silk Taffeta Bubble Evening Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 2007 "Witches" Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Evening Gown Color(s): Shades of black, red Lined: Yes Marked Fabric Cont...
Fall 1999 Chanel Black and Cream Felted Wool Maxi Dress
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Chanel black and cream felted wool maxi dress from Fall 1999 collection. The bottom of the dress is cream while the top is black with a curved seam accentuating the waist, ...
1950s Demi Couture Black Chantilly Lace Beaded Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s demi couture black chantilly lace beaded long sleeve fit n' flare dress! There are so many details on this beauty! Tailored bodice with thousands of hand-sewn black se...
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.
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