1950S FONTANA COUTURE Black & White Silk Dupioni Tiered Skirt Gown With Velvet
Located in New York, NY
in good condition however the bodice shows pin holes where the dress was taken in and then let back out with a new zipper. 1950S FONTANA COUTURE Black & White Silk Dupioni Tiered Ski...
Kashmiri Purple Dupioni Silk Anarkali Gown with Gold Zari Hand Embroidery, India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-Embroidered Kashmiri Purple Dupioni Silk Anarkali Gown with Gold Zari Embroidery, India An exceptional Kashmiri hand-embroidered Anarkali gown, expertly crafted from lustrous r...
Elizabeth Mason Couture Silk Gown with Bow Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fashioned from the finest black Silk Dupioni, this exquisite gown features a large bow at the neckline and a wonderful flared hem.
Vintage Moroccan Ivory Dupioni Silk Caftan Gown, Handcrafted 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Ivory Dupioni Silk Caftan, Handcrafted Luxury Gown, Marrakech, 1970s Elegant and timeless, this vintage Moroccan caftan is handcrafted from luminous ivory Dupioni s...
1960's Beaded Butter Yellow Dupioni Silk Cocktail Dress
By Escada
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Vintage 1960's Dupioni Silk Cocktail Dress w Turquoise and Topaz Embellishments Beautiful bead work on the dupioni silk. This is so pretty, but runs a bit small for it's size, so pl...
1980's Ungaro Strapless Silk Dupioni Cocktail Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking cocktail dress from Emanuel Ungaro is made out of black silk dupioni. It is strapless and has bow details at left hip and right bust. Flattering side ruching. Side zip. F...
Vintage 1950s Bronze Silk Dupioni Dress with Sheer Jacket
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress and jacket * bronze silk dupioni dress * sheer bronze organza jacket * bow accents * silk straps & accents on dress * metal side zipper condition | ex...
1990'S YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Lace & Dupioni silk cocktail dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Mint condition, late 1980's - early 1990's, YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Guache cocktail dress. This gorgeous dress features corded, black lace top bodice in a semi-sheer, floral artwo...
Marusia Vintage 1950's Black Dupioni Silk + Sequin Wiggle Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Rare Marusia little black dress in luxurious Dupioni silk. High waspy waist with a tiny bow at the front of the dress. Sheer organza silk neckline with a hand-sequined embellishment....
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Size: 10 (Best Fits Sizes 6-8)
White Silk Dupioni Beaded Evening Dress With Mink Trimmed Jacket, 1960's
By British Crown Colony
Located in Atlanta, GA
Regal 1960's white silk dupioni evening dress with ornately beaded bodice and coordinating cropped jacket trimmed at the cuffs in mink fur. The sleeveless dress zips and hooks at th...
1960's Gino Charles Yellow Dupioni Silk Beaded Mini Dress
By Gino Charles
Located in Atlanta, GA
Get your go-go on with this 1960's Gino Charles mini dress. The buttery yellow dupioni silk is a shift style silhouette which zips and hooks at the back. The mock turtleneck and he...
Vintage 1960s 60s Blue Color Block Silk Dupioni Sheath Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple and chic silk dupioni sheath dress in color blocked shades of blue. Details: Fully Lined Rear Metal Zip and Hook Closure Estimated Size: Small-Medium Color: Ivory/ Ce...
1960s Silk Dupioni Pink Orange Caftan Dress Asian Bergdorf Goodman
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Silk Dupioni Caftan. LOOK AT THESE COLORS!!! One size fits all. Purchased at Bergdorf Goodman. The colors are this are amazing! It is 58 inches of Lux Silk. We have been sel...
Teal Trania Silk Dupioni Dress Never Worn With Tags Dead stock 1960s
By Teal Traina
Located in Wallkill, NY
Pale Pink Teal Traina Dress. A wonderful pale pink heavy Dupioni silk with a Large Wide green silk obi style Double Sash. Stand up collar. fabric covered buttons on the sleeves. Zipp...
1960's Victoria Royal Ivory Beaded Silk-Dupioni Evening Gown & Mink-Trim Jacket
By Victoria Royal
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This enchanting garment is fashioned from mid-weight shimmer silk-dupioni. Sparkling beadwork, rhinestones and metallic soutache-embroidery adorn the neckline.
I Magnin vintage 1960's dupioni silk dress & matching jacket
By I. Magnin
Located in Cloverdale, CA
I Magnin vintage 1960's dupioni silk dress & matching jacket. Jacket has chain weighted hem. Quality is superb
1980's PAUL-LOUIS ORRIER Beaded silk dupioni cocktail dress
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in Newport Beach, CA
1980's PAUL-LOUIS ORRIER Beaded, silk dupioni cocktail dress. Gorgeous, bronze luster, silk dupioni cocktail dress with metallic and glass beaded sweet-heart neckline. Draped, ...
1967 Balenciaga Haute-Couture Ivory Silk & Nude Chiffon Illusion Evening Gown
By Balenciaga
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning ivory dupioni-silk & nude crepe-chiffon evening gown from the 1967 Balenciaga collection.
Crystal and Silk Dupioni 60s Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
A vibrantly colored silk dupioni fabric that gleams in the light, along with, of course, its crystals, beads, and rhinestones.
Hannah Troy Sorbet Silk Dupioni Dress
By Hannah Troy
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Hannah Troy Sorbet Silk Dupioni Dress
S/S 1999 Roberto Cavalli Sheer Zebra Slip Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Austin, TX
S/S 1999 Roberto Cavalli Sheer Zebra Slip Dress Chest: 32-36", Waist: 30-36, Hips: 40-49", Length: 54.5" Condition: Excellent Size S ( fits S - M )
$650
Size: Medium / Large
1990s Vintage Tadashi Shoji Black + Nude 90s Sexy Body Con Dress LBD Sz Medium
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Tadashi Shoji dress! Black stretch that hugs the body in all the right places! Black, with nude peeks of fabric in between at the bust, which evokes just the right amount ...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
Valentino Women's Pink Silk Cape Gown, Italian Size 44
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous pink silk cape dress from Valentino. It is a sleeveless body skimming dress with a panel draping over the shoulders forming a cape in the back. The bust is lined in the s...
$1,003
Size: Size; Recommended UK 4 - 6.
1988 Vivienne Westwood Black Velvet and Jersey long sleeve corset - Bustier
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
A 1988 Vivienne Westwood boned, velvet & jersey corset, with 3/4 length sleeves and zip fasten closure. Size; Recommended UK 4 - 6. Measurements are provided in inches (‘’) Pit to ...
1900s Antique White Battenburg Tape Lace Bridal Dress Jacket
Located in London, GB
This exquisite 1900 - 1910s white battenburg or princess tape lace dress jacket is of exceptional quality and craftsmanship and is increasingly scare in this condition. The entire pi...
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Pleated Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Fan Pleated Dress; with pleated gathering to central metal ring at midriff, satin-covered lightly-boned corset to interior. Fits US size 4, EU 34; Miss...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2005 Gray Brown Mink Fur Removable Hood Belted Jacket Coat
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2005 Gray Brown Mink Fur Removable Hood Belted Jacket Coat Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: F/W 2005 “The Man Who Knew Too Much” Designer:...
Lanvin Black Cotton Jersey Fringed Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lanvin - Black cotton jersey fringed dress. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Waist length: 36 cm - Length: 135 c...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 1997 Black Lace Maxi Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
A stunning vintage masterpiece from Dolce & Gabbana’s iconic Spring/Summer 1997 collection, this black lace maxi dress perfectly balances elegance with subtle sensuality. The dress f...
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...
Chanel Vintage Embellished Evening Gown Spring/Summer 1990 Size 38FR
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Chanel/Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Archive Embellished Logo Evening Gown Spring/Summer 1990 Size 38FR
$5,187
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Alexander McQueen dusty pink wool skirt suit with lace inserts, ss 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen dusty pink wool skirt suit with lace inserts on the front and back of the jacket reflecting details from the runway show. The skirt features two deep slits at the f...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas 2011 Navy Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown 42
By Emilio Pucci, Peter Dundas
Located in Switzerland, CH
ABSOLUTELY INSANE EMILIO PUCCI MIDNIGHT BLUE CROCHET KNIT CUTOUT GOWN DESIGNED BY PETER DUNDAS SOLD OUT IMMEDIATELY WORN BY TOPMODELS AS CLAUDIA SCHIFFER, MIRANDA KERR AND MANY OT...
$375Sale Price|34% Off
Size: Refer to measurements
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-garde hooded dress The edgy boxy tunic style dress is designed with a subtle textured crinkled pattern that emulates reptile scales The unique ...
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.
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Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.