Oscar de la Renta for Fred Hayman Beverly Hills 1986 Houston Museum Dress US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Oscar de la Renta for Fred Hayman Beverly Hills Matelassé Evening Dress Gown Designer size - 6 C 1986 Collection Same dress located in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Amazin...
1986 Travilla Couture Whitney Houston Design Blue One-Shoulder Beaded Silk Gown
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A truly breathtaking and ultra rare 1986 Travilla designer couture blue silk-jersey goddess gown which happened to also be Whitney Houston's choice design for the 28th Grammy Awards ...
1960s Isabell Gerhart Cream and Turquoise Silk Beaded Evening Gown
By Isabell Gerhart
Located in Houston, TX
1960s evening gown from historic Houston boutique Isabell Gerhart.
1960s Pink Gown with White Bubble Print Brocade
By Esther Wolf Houston
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful and elegant 1960s pink gown with white bubble brocade style print throughout. From the venerable Ester Wolf Boutique in Houston, TX, the gown has a scooped neckline, is fit...
Iconic 2004 Whitney Houston Custom Couture Fully Beaded Floral Silk Trained Gown
By Marc Bouwer
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking, museum quality Marc Bouwer couture beaded roses trained gown custom made for the famous American icon, Whitney Houston. Nicknamed "The Voice", she is one of the bests...
Marc Bouwer Copper Lycra Dress Designed for Whitney Houston
By Marc Bouwer
Located in Topanga, CA
One of a kind gown designed by Marc Bouwer for Whitney Houston in the late 80's. Worn by Whitney Houston. This dress has cut out shoulders, long sleeves, and a mock neckline. The fab...
Dolce & Gabbana Fall 1999 Embellished Silk Coat as seen on Whitney Houston
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Prague, CZ
Incredibly rare fully embroidered and bejeweled Dolce & Gabbana coat, similar to the one that was custom-made for Whitney Houston. The coat has been through a full restoration by o...
1960s Charmont Model Royal Blue Silk Chiffon Sequin Vintage 60s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s CHARMONT MODEL by BURKEMAN & PASSES royal blue silk chiffon sequined gown! Features a tailored bodice, with a straight skirt and overlay. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequin...
Valentino Shoe D'Orsay Satin Pumps Bold Bow 39 / 9 w/Box
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Valentino black satin D'Orsay pump. Peeptoe with signature bold bow. Hidden .25" platform. High stiletto heel. Comes with box. final sale Mightychic offers ...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
$774Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 40
Alexander McQueen 1990s Vintage Fucsia Viscose Adjustable Flared Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Capri, IT
Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress McQueen adjustable flared dress totally made in italy size 40 composition: viscose
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...
New Roberto Cavalli Black Gold Print Stretch Blouse
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Gold Print Blouse Designer size 38 ( oversized - please check measurements) Black with Gold Print, Long Sleeve, 100% Viscose, Toggle Button Closure. Measurements:...
1990s Moschino "Roman CarWash" Bandage Bodycon Top
By Moschino
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A rare style from Moschino early 90's "Roman Carwash" Bandage bodycon top with black piping at the seams. This top as 3 thick straps that makes a sexy cap sleeve marked a size 8 but ...
$2,450
Size: 42 / US 6
1990s Dolce & Gabbana D&G Black Plunging Sexy Beaded Sleeveless Vintage 90s Gown
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA, Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 90s DOLCE & GABBANA D&G black rayon jersey plunging beaded / sequin evening gown ! Features multiple layers of soft stretch jersey. Iridescent sequins and beads hand-sewn a...
$2150 New Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2001 Jacket Blazer SZ 36
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall / Winter 2001 Brand New Without Tags A Rare Find Size: FR 36 $2150 100% Virgin Wool Black Virgin Wool Jacket With Ruffle Trim Shown at the 2001 ...
Vivienne Westwood black and gold mesh 'Open 24hrs' corset, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood black mesh corset with 'Open 24hrs' gold leaf print. Internal boning designed to cinch the waist and push the breasts up. Anglomania, Fall-Winter 1993
1960s Lilly Pulitzer Op Art Splatter Paint Colorful Velvet Vintage Maxi Dress
By Lilly Pulitzer
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and rare 60s LILLY PULITZER colorful op-art print cotton velvet maxi dress! Features chevron prints in vibrant colors of blues, green and orange. Contrasting thin stripes in bla...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 “Supercalifragilistic” Silk Lace Up Pencil Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 “Supercalifragilistic” Silk Lace Up Pencil Skirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002; “Supercalifragilistic” Style...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2001 AD Campaign Over Knee Boots 38 - 8
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford For Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Suede Over the Knee Boots F/W 2001 Collection Designer size 38 - US 8 Very Feminine and Romantic!!! Black Stretch Suede, Rounded Point...
Gucci F/W 2006 Runway Plunging Neckline Gold Metallic Mini Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci F/W 2006 Runway Plunging Neckline Gold Metallic Mini Dress Size M Gucci gold metallic mini dress featuring plunging neckline, long sleeves and tie accents at neck. From the Fa...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 "Eye" White Herringbone Illusion Bell Sleeve Top NWT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 "Eye" White Herringbone Illusion Bell Sleeve Top NWT - Runway Look #56 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 2000 “Eye” Des...
NEW Gianni Versace Couture FW 2000 Purple Fur Jacket Coat 42
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
A great piece by GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE This gorgeous jacket is made out of finest amethyst-colored fur From the famous FW 2000 collection Softest, lightweight fur Very versatile ...
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.