Fabrice Simon White Strapless Cocktail Dress, 1980s
By Fabrice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the under-appreciated Haitian born designer Fabrice Simon whose labeled was shortened to the
Fabrice Simon White Strapless Cocktail Dress, 1980s
By Fabrice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the under-appreciated Haitian born designer Fabrice Simon whose labeled was shortened to the
1980 Fabrice Lagoon Blue Sequin & Satin Strapless Gown w/ Voluminous Peplum
By Fabrice Silhouette, Fabrice
Located in Gresham, OR
A spectacular 1980s Fabrice Simon lagoon blue sequin and satin strapless gown with voluminous
Fabrice Cobalt Blue Paisley Beaded Gown Ensemble, 1980s
By Fabrice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Haitian-American designer Fabrice Simon came an array of beaded gowns and dresses that adorned
1990s Fabrice Cream Beaded and Lace Strapless Dress
By Fabrice
Located in London, GB
fashion designer Fabrice Simon, the young designer was quickly picked up by Henri Bendel for his fabulous
1990s Fabrice Black Satin Gown with Rose Gold Sequin Front
By Fabrice
Located in London, GB
fashion designer Fabrice Simon, the young designer was quickly picked up by Henri Bendel for his fabulous
Fabrice New York Vintage Evening Gown Spectacular Crystal Beads Grey Silk Sz L
By Fabrice New York Couture
Located in Palm Desert, CA
that special. Fabrice: Bio Fabrice Simon was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in 1951. He emigrated to
1980s Fabrice Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Floral Beading and Tassel
By Fabrice
Located in Houston, TX
hem dangle vibrantly. Hatian-Born Fabrice Simon was at the center of New York nightlife in the 1980s
1980s Fabrice Grey Beaded Cocktail Dress
By Fabrice
Located in Toronto, Ontario
American designer Fabrice Simon, who died tragically young from AIDS in 1998. He created evening dresses
Victor Costa Strapless Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Alford, MA
One of Victor Costa's best designs, this strapless cocktail/evening dress is fashioned of white satin and black velvet alternating horizontal stripes with fitted bodice leading to an...
1960s Jo Ro Imports Blue and Cream Sequin Shift-Dress
Located in London, GB
This early 1960s sequin and beaded dress was designed by Boutique by Jo Ro Imports. Crafted to the highest quality, it is tailored from rayon fabric and smothered all over in tiny ir...
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...
Roberto Cavalli Abstract print Silk Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in GOUVIEUX, FR
This Roberto Cavalli is a striking example of the brand's signature blend of luxury and bold design. Crafted in a lightweight, flowing silk. The gown features a halter neckline that ...
Roberto Cavalli 2000s Silk Tiger Print Bias-Cut Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
A show-stopping vintage Roberto Cavalli dress, featuring the designer’s iconic tiger print, as seen on Cindy Crawford on the early 2000s runway. Crafted from fluid silk, this maxi dr...
$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...
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
Marc Jacobs Late 90s Sz 8 Gold Metal Link Column Evening Gown Runway Dress Gown
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare late 1990s–early 2000s Marc Jacobs gold metal-link vintage evening gown featuring a fluid cowl neckline and long, slinky column silhouette that skims the body like liquid metal....
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
$1,326
Size: French 40
Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Iconic Black Cotton Bustier Corset Strapless Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Exceptional and Rare Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Black Cotton Boned Bustier Corset Dress Rare and hard to find, this stu...
1980s Victor Costa Cotton Floral Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in London, GB
A lovely party dress by American designer Victor Costa. This dress is in a wonderful floral print on a green background. dress has gathering down to hip leval, with three self fabric...
Versace Silk Halter Dress with Embroidery
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous fine stretch silk halter dress from Versace with a colorful pink lily print on a turquoise background. The halter neck and bust area are comprised of intricate silk cord f...
Unworn 1970s Teal Traina Vintage Jersey Knit Op Art Maxi Dress with Open Back
By Teal Traina
Located in Sparks, NV
Slinky and sexy jersey knit maxi dress in a unique red and tan print by Teal Traina in unworn condition with the original tags attached. Unlined with rear zip, button, tie and snap c...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Beaded Silk Bridal Gown Wedding Dress Gloves
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching gloves Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory/taupe silk Iridescent glas...
$451
H 5.5 in W 1.5 in L 9 in
Vintage 1950's French Floral Beaded Clutch Bag 1950's Beaded floral handbag
Located in Nashville, TN
A true beauty to behold, this original 1950's micro beaded clutch bag, rendered in the smallest iridescent white rocaille beads, accented by a raised scalloped pattern throughout, in...
Iconic 1990s Dolce & Gabbana Beaded Fringe Bustier Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Dallas, TX
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Beaded Fringe Bustier Top An iconic collector’s piece from the early '90s, this Dolce & Gabbana bustier is a standout example of the brand’s bold, embellished ...
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.