Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Jean Patou Haute Couture Dress Spring-Summer, 1955
By Jean Patou
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean Patou Haute Couture dress in guipure, satin and tulle. No label of composition or size, it fits a size 36FR. Haute Couture Collection Spring-Summer 1955. To note, presences of ...
A French Little Black Dress and Bolero By Nina Ricci Circa 1955
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 France Little black dress and its bolero by Nina Ricci and signed Paris 55. Black stretch silk ottoman with parallel ribs allowing a tight fit and especially an interestin...
A cocktail dress in "Velours au sabre" - France, circa 1955
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955. France An unlabeled cocktail dress in "Velours au sabre", dating from the 1950s. Black satin base printed with multicoloured paint ‘splashes’, some of which have a velvet...
FINAL SALE Pierre Balmain Attributed Haute Couture Ball Gown, Circa 1955
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This beautiful ball gown is a couture masterpiece. The gown has a seven layer skirt: a blue underlayer, 5 layers of tulle and a layer of embroidered tulle. The tulle covered silk co...
Bruyere Haute couture black silk dress, circa 1955
Located in London, GB
A spectacular piece of haute couture by the Parisian couturier Bruyere, this gown is strikingly modern and darkly glamourous, perfect for a Black Tie or Red Carpet event. Crafted in ...
Pierre Balmain Couture Black Velvet Dress, Circa 1955
By Pierre Balmain
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous piece of couture, this black velvet dress is a fantastic choice for a special occasion. The dress features exquisite ribbon work, which runs in bands around the skirt, wit...
Pierre Balmain haute couture black & pink dress, circa 1955
By Pierre Balmain
Located in London, GB
A real showstopper, this strapless dress haute couture dress by Pierre Balmain is perfect for red carpet events and special occasions. Featuring a form-fitting black tulle bustier, a...
1955 Jean Dessès Haute Couture Documented Archival Black Sheer Silk Petal Dress
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A truly breathtaking and incredibly timeless Jean Dessès black silk-chiffon 'petal' dress dating back to his documented 1955 fall-winter collection. Jean Dessès dresses are rare, uni...
Pleated silk satin ivory evening gown Attributed to Christian Dior 1955
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk satin ivory evening gown pleated on the front and stole. The dress's name is " Soirée à la Cour" .Organza lining. Hand-made finishing. Tulle boned bustier inside with underwired...
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36
A Jean Allen Evening Taffeta and Velvet Gown - London Circa 1955/1960
By Jean Allen
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955/1960 London England Evening dress in taffeta and flocked velvet from the Jean Allen designer House in London from the late 1950s. The Pierre Balmain designer House in Pari...
A French Chiné Silk Ball Gown Circa 1955
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 -1960 France Beautiful summer ball gown in taffeta mottled with large bunches of carnations (?) undulating, without claw and dating from the 1950s. Superb silk taffeta ...
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Size: Equivalent size France 38/40
Leopard printed silk Evening Dress by Jacques Fath Haute Couture Circa 1955-1960
By Jacques Fath
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955-1960 France Beautiful Grand soir dress in black and white leopard print satin by Jacques Fath Haute Couture. The whalebone bustier with a large plunging neckline is held b...
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Size: Equivalent size France 38/40
Leopard printed silk Evening Dress by Jacques Fath Haute Couture Circa 1955-1960
By Jacques Fath
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955-1960 France Beautiful Grand soir dress in black and white leopard print satin by Jacques Fath Haute Couture. The whalebone bustier with a large plunging neckline is held b...
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Size: equivalent French size 38/40
A Gabrielle Chanel Haute Couture Evening Navy Dress Numbered 42506 Circa 1955
By Chanel
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955/1960 France Stunning evening Navy or pinafore dress by Gabrielle Chanel Haute Couture which probably dates from the first years of the reopening of the famous Maison aft...
A French Little Black Dress and Bolero By Nina Ricci Circa 1955
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 France Little black dress and its bolero by Nina Ricci and signed Paris 55. Black stretch silk ottoman with parallel ribs allowing a tight fit and especially an interest...
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Size: Equivalent size France 36
Crepe Long dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) Spring Summer 1955
By Madame Gres
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring Summer 1955 Paris Crepe evening dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) from the Spring Summer 1955 collection. Draped long dress in ivory silk crepe, with large ...
A Chiné Taffeta Silk cocktail Dress French Circa 1955/1960
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955/1960 France Beautiful cocktail dress in fuschia printed chiné taffeta of bouquets of wine-colored flowers and dating from the years 1955/1960. Sleeveless dress with larg...
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Size: French equivalent size 36
A Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown numbered 87681 in Cream Silk Circa 1955/1957
By Pierre Balmain, Pierre Balmain Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955/1957 France Majestic cocktail or ball gown in silk ottoman embroidered Champagne by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture numbered 87681, model Versaille. Sheath dress with large...
A French Organza Couture Evening Dress Circa 1955
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 France Elegant evening or cocktail dress in organza, unidentified Haute Couture from the 1950s. Bodice with low-cut neckine, halterneck, marked waist and loose skirt, gi...
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Size: Equivalent size France 38
Christian Dior Ball Gown in black tulle & satin appliqué N° 363404 Circa 1955
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 France Evening dress in black satin bias appliqué on black tulle signed Christian Dior Boutique numbered 363404 Circa 1955. Transparency effect with several layers of wh...
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Size: Equivalent French size 36/38
A Satin Embroidered Ball Gown by Harvey Berin Designed by Karen Stark Circa 1955
By Karen Stark, Harvey Berin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 - 1960 United States of America Beautiful American ball gown in powder pink satin embroidered with sequins and rhinestones, by Harvey Berin, designed by Karen Stark dati...
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Size: Equivalent size 35-36 France
Cocktail dress in raspberry satin in the style of Christian Dior - Paris C. 1955
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 Paris Raspberry satin cocktail dress by Claire Comte, 17 bd des Capucines Paris, dating from the 1950s. In the style of Christian Dior, this bare-back dress with plungin...
EISA by Cristobal Balenciaga Red Ball Gown with Jacket, 1955
By Balenciaga, Eisa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a ball gown and jacket by Cristobal Balenciaga from 1955. It was designed for his Spanish label EISA, a pseudonym that was derived from his mother's maiden name. Please inq...
1955 Nina Ricci Paris Haute-Couture White Rhinestone Lace Silk Mermaid Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Nina Ricci custom gown dating back to their 1955 couture collection.
1955 Maggy Rouff Haute-Couture Metallic Gold & Purple Silk Satin Trained Gown
By Maggy Rouff
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1950's metallic-gold Indian silk and royal-purple satin gown by the famous House of Maggy Rouff. Harmony and simplicity were cornerstones of Maggy Rouff's belief in eleg...
S/S 1955 Christian Dior (Attributed) Short Sleeve Ecru Satin Gown with Sash
By Christian Dior
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 1955 Christian Dior (Attributed) short sleeve ecru satin gown with sash. Short sleeve gown with pleated bust and raised pleated detail to side, with sash that drapes over shoulde...
1955 Maggy Rouff Haute Couture Ice Blue Beaded Metallic Silk One-Shoulder Gown
By Maggy Rouff
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful ice-blue beaded metallic silk and satin gown by the famous House of Maggy Rouff. This gorgeous garment dates back to their 1955 haute couture collection. Harmony and simpli...
1955 Christian Dior Numbered London Black Satin Shelf-Bust Peplum Party Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The House of Dior has been an enduring icon of haute-couture. While the House of Dior is still a thriving business today, Dior's untimely death in 1957 left the fashion world without...
1955 Norman Norell Couture Documented Iridescent Sequin Chantilly-Lace Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This iconic 1955 Norman Norell couture dress exemplifies his signature blend of couture level quality with quintessentially American style; elegant in its simplicity. The exact same ...
1955 Hattie Carnegie Ivory & Black Flocked Floral Satin Strapless Party Dress
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Hattie Carnegie Couture satin party dress dating back to her 1955 collection. The name Hattie Carnegie is very often associated with elegance and high fashion. Carnegie’...
1955 Ceil Chapman Documented Steel-Blue Ruched Satin Fishtail Cocktail Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Such a seductive and timeless 1955 documented cocktail dress from the iconic Ceil Chapman designer label. Perfect for any upcoming party; you can't help but feel feminine in this bea...
1955 Christian Dior Haute-Couture Black Velvet & Pleated Silk Cocktail Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The House of Dior has been an enduring icon of Haute-Couture. While the House of Dior is still a thriving business today, Dior's untimely death in 1957 left the fashion world without...
1955 Maxwell Shieff Couture Novelty Warrior-Print Lamé Strapless Dress & Bolero
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Maxwell Shieff of Beverly Hills Couture cocktail dress ensemble dating back to the mid 1950's. Maxwell Shieff was a Hollywood dress designer who counted among his client...
1955 Digby Morton Couture Black & Blue Floral Lace Illusion Pleated Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1955 Digby Morton Couture custom-made dress, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern Haute Coutur...
1955 Irene Lentz Couture Marigold and Black Graphic Print Silk Cocktail Dress
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This breathtaking marigold-yellow and black graphic print cocktail, dating back to the mid 1950's, is a perfect example of Irene Lentz's genuis. Her pattern is so strikingly modern, ...
Vintage 1955 Maggy Rouff Haute Couture Brown Sheer Illusion Chantilly Lace Dress
By Maggy Rouff
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful chocolate brown chantilly-lace cocktail by the famous House of Maggy Rouff dating back to the mid 1950's. Harmony and simplicity were cornerstones of Maggy Rouff's belief i...
1955 Christian Dior Lifetime Navy-Blue Silk Full Skirt Rhinestone New Look Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The House of Dior has been an enduring icon of haute couture. While the House of Dior is still a thriving business today, Dior's untimely death in 1957 left the fashion world without...
1955 Chanel Haute-Couture Black Satin Wide Cuff Full-Length Princess Dress Coat
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chanel is known to be one of the most luxurious and decadent fashion houses in the world. This breathtaking black silk-satin princess dress coat from her 1954-55 collection is a perf...
1955 Bill Blass for Anna Miller Red Satin Sculpted Bow Plunge Full-Skirt Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite Bill Blass for Anna Miller Couture duchess satin holiday party dress dating back to 1955. With the gorgeous ruby-red color and flawless New Look silhouette, this garment ha...
1955 Jeweled Silk Satin Gown - Size XS
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in London, GB
This very special 1955 jewelled satin evening gown has a fantastic story.
1955 Jacques Fath Haute-Couture Black Tiered Ruffle Lace Full Pleated Dress
By Jacques Fath
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Jacques Fath Haute-Couture black lace dress dating back to the mid 1950's. Jacques Fath was a French fashion designer who was considered one of the three dominant influe...
1955 Jean Desses Haute Couture Navy Blue Silk Chiffon Shelf-Bust Sculpted Dress
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exceptional Jean Desses Haute-Couture custom dress straight from the Düsseldorf exhibition in Germany. Jean Desses creations are rare, unique and highly collectible. He is one of the...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
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 ...
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Miu Miu Blue Matelasse Nappa Leather Shoulder/Hand Flap Bag
By Miu Miu
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Mui Mui blue matelasse nappa quilted leather flap bag features a slim, adjustable leather crossbody strap. Silver hardware lock closure with keys and a leather tag with a hidden mi...
SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Cubist Flapper Couture Dress
By SADIE NEMSER
Located in Thiensville, WI
SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Embroidered Cubist Flapper Couture Dress Circa: 1920’s Label(s): Nemser Original Model Style: Drop waist dress Color(s): Shades of navy ...
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...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
Hermes Jypsiere 28 Matte Crocodile Niloticus Skin Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Hermes Jypsiere 28 Matte Crocodile Niloticus Skin Bag Crossbody bag crafted from matte crocodile Niloticus skin in Ficelle. Designed with branded, palladium hardware an...
Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top would be an exciting addition to any wardrobe, especially for someone who enjoys pieces that combine boldness, sophistication, and art...
Dolce & Gabbana Autumn-Winter 1990 beaded corset blouse
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana Autumn-Winter 1990 beaded corset blouse
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...
Moroccan Silk Slippers Babouches from Marrakech Pointed Flat Mules
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Silk Slippers Babouches, chic and soft. These Moroccan silk slippers are handmade to perfection the inside sole is crafted of soft leather, hand-sewn leather sole. You won't...
Manolo Blahnik Animal Print Suede Flats - 38.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These Manolo Blahnik flats are made of suede and have a animal print all over. The flats also have a slight pointed toe and a small bow in the front. They are in fair condition with ...
Pierre Cardin Sleek Cinnabar Resin Necklace & Earrings c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Pierre Cardin Sleek cinnabar resin necklace & earrings c 1970 The minimal design is embellished with a resin cinnabar color cube pendant at the center of the necklace that hangs fr...
Vintage 1990s Christian Lacroix blazer jacket
By Christian Lacroix
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Vintage 1990s Christian Lacroix black blazer jacket from the Bazar collection with baroque patern. In perfect condition almost brand new. Christian Lacroix's Bazar collection is one...
Jean Louis 1960s Silk Tiered Dress
By Jean Louis, JEAN LOUIS COUTURE
Located in Water Mill, NY
A black silk micro pleated gown from Jean Louis. The dress has a fitted bodice with a boned inner corset, spaghetti straps and the long full skirt is comprised of 4 tiers. It is ful...
Evening coat lightly padded in night blue silk satin Schiaparelli 1950's
By Schiaparelli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening coat lightly padded in night blue silk satin with red satin lining. One button in the middle front on the top. Pockets on both side. SIZE 44 (Fr) L
Alexander McQueen New Pink Skirt Suit S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink wool skirt suit by Alexander McQueen' from his 1999 Spring/Summer Collection. It is comprised of a blazer style jacket with peaked lapels, front welt flap pockets, pr...
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.
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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.