GIORGIO ARMANI Size 6 Green Emerald Velvet Viscose Silk Pants
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Francisco, CA
GIORGIO ARMANI emerald green dress pants, expertly crafted in Italy from a luxurious viscose and silk velvet blend. The straight-leg silhouette features elegant pleating and a practi...
1983 Valentino Haute Couture Emerald Green Velvet and Wool Dress
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This elegant cocktail dress was designed as part of Valentino’s 1983 Fall haute couture collection. Many high profile, couture clients request minor variations to runway looks and we...
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Moroccan Bindalli Caftan in Emerald Green Velvet, 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Bindalli Caftan in Emerald Green Velvet with Ottoman Gold Embroidery and Beadwork, Circa 1970s–1980s An exceptional vintage Moroccan Bindalli-style caftan, handcraf...
1930's Bias-Cut, Elegant & Sensuous Emerald Green Velvet Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an elegant and sensuous 1930's bias-cut, emerald green velvet gown with a halter neckline, low-cut back, and snaps on the left side for closure.
Victor Costa Emerald Green Velvet Sweetheart Dress with Side Sash
By Victor Costa
Located in Henrico, VA
This beautiful dress by Victor Costa is made of a beautiful emerald green velvet which is perfect for any holiday event coming up this year. The bodice is gathered creating a draped ...
1960s Helen Rose Emerald Silk Velvet and Pale Blue Lace Dress
By Helen Rose
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Helen Rose Emerald Velvet and Pale Blue Lace Dress. Emerald silk Velvet and pale blue floral lace. Design. Empire style sleeves with sash included for the waist line. Helen Ros...
Halston Green Velvet Strapless Sarong Tie Gown, 1976
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very unusual version in an muxurious deep emerald green velvet. The entire gown is cut to gather towards the bust falling in soft drapes down to the hem.
Bronx & Banco Emerald Green Velvet Evening Dress With Gold Bead Fringe
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Australian label, Bronx & Banco, channels an ultra glamorous Old Hollywood look with this dark green velvet maxi dress embellished with gold micro bead fringe at the shoulders. ...
YVES SAINT LAURENT Emerald Green Velvet Leopard Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vivid, emerald-green 'leopard' velvet evening gown with low cut neckline and long sleeves and zip cuffs designed by Saint Laurent dating to 1986.
1950s Emerald Green Velvet Evening Dress with Crystal Buttons
Located in London, GB
This early 1950s velvet dress is an incredible example of formal evening wear from the 1950s by Ray Hildebrand and also features the retail label Tula of Windsor. It is made from a t...
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Size: will fit Medium to Large
Silk Velvet Caftan by I. Magnin Designer Maxi Dress Kaftan, 1970 Emerald Green
By I. Magnin
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage I. Magnin 1970s silk velvet caftan with embroidered neckline and sleeve embellished and intricately embroidered with pearls and gold threads. Zipper in front. This designer d...
Bob Mackie Emerald Green Velvet Dress with Metallic Threads
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage Bob Mackie dress. It's made from a burned out velvet with silver metallic threading and cross over straps in back that are sequined. It has a back zipper closure ...
Vintage 1930's Emerald Green Leaf Motif Sheer Silk Velvet Bias-Cut Gown & Bolero
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A truly breathtaking and ultra glamorous mid 1930's emerald green devore silk velvet bias cut gown from the high-end London department store Debenham & Freebody.
1970s Emerald Green Velvet Norma Kamali Ensemble
By Norma Kamali
Located in New York, NY
Early 1970s dramatic and gorgeous Norma Kamali green velvet ensemble. Cropped top has kimono like sleeves. Draped skirt has a slit in the back. Label: Kamali
RARE v...
Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Emerald Green Silk Velvet Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * emerald green silk velvet * acetate lining * metal back zipper * gorgeous Ceil styling and details * by Ceil Chapman condition | excellent - just a t...
Gianni Versace Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt A/W 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous and rare red patent leather motorcycle jacket with matching skirt from Gianni Versace. It has all of Versace's amazing attention to detail including Medusa head pulls on t...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Beige Mesh Panel Black Pantsuit Set IT42
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1999 collection, this two-piece black pantsuit features a fitted tunic top and high-waisted flared trousers. The set is accented with bold, strategi...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
$1,675
Size: Extra Small
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
GIVENCHY Couture Copper with Silver Brocade Suit w/ Velvet Trim Size 4
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very elegant skirt suit ensemble from Givenchy Couture. It is made from a copper and silver tone brocade fabric with a rust colored silk lining. There is rust colored velve...
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960-70’s 2pc Multicolor Rose Silk Velvet Blouse Pant Set
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960-70’s 2pc Multicolor Rose Silk Velvet Blouse Pant Set Circa: 1970’s - Top, 1960’s - Pant Label(s): Emilio Pucci / Exclusively for Saks Fifth Avenue Style: Ensemb...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci Peacock Silk & Sequin Dress „Palm Royale“ Amy Winehouse 42
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning sequin dress by Emilio Pucci As seen on rock legend Amy Winehouse Beautiful printed silk in the famous Emilio Pucci Signature "Peacock" pattern This print is the most prom...
$2,995
Size: 42 ( US 8 / 10 )
Vintage Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1980s Avant Garde Linen + Silk Strapless Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Avant Garde NINA RICCI Haute Couture 80s black and marigold polka dot strapless evening gown! Features a unique, yet brilliant fabric blend of Irish linen, rayon and silk ta...
$5,217
Size: FR 34 - IT 38 - UK 6 - US 2
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed high collar skirt suit, fw 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen metallic tweed skirt suit. Structured jacket with high turn-over collar, front zip fastening, silk lining and Chanel style chain on the hem. Sold with matching knee...
Louis Feraud Royal Blue Cashmere Fox Fur cape
By Louis Feraud
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore This cape with sleeves has 2 pockets, 3 closing buttons and a attached scarf with dyed soft fox fur. Its made of a blend wool ...
$700Sale Price|30% Off
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Floral Print Skirt Suit Spring/Summer 1992
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage floral print jacket and skirt suit from the Spring/Summer 1992 Collection. JACKET features : - Long sleeves. - Front buttoning with gold toned flower butt...
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Cut Out Jersey Black Cocktail Dress size L ( S )
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Sexy Cut Out Cocktail Dress Designer size - L ( run small, please check measurements ). Black Stretch Jersey, Double Layered Skirt, Simple Slip On. Measurements: W...
New Gucci Runway Suede Brocade Buckle Heels Pumps Sz 38
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brocade Heels Brand New * Stunning in Size: 38 * Black Suede & Silver Brocade * Patent Leather Toe * Gunmetal Buckle Hardware * Quilted Soft Leather Insole * 4" Heel * Wit...
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Print Silk Jacket Pencil Skirt Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 “The Man W...
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.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
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.