Fabrice Simon 1980's White Strapless Fully Beaded Lace Trim Mini Party Dress
By Fabrice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the under-appreciated Haitian born designer Fabrice Simon whose labeled was shortened to the glamorous and regal sounding Fabrice.
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 peplum: A vibrant and stunning color palette of sequins and Arabesques flow down this st...
Fabrice 1980's Cobalt Blue Paisley Beaded Gown Ensemble
By Fabrice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Haitian-American designer Fabrice Simon came an array of beaded gowns and dresses that adorned celebrities, socialites and heiresses in the 1980s.
1990s Fabrice Cream Beaded and Lace Strapless Dress
By Fabrice
Located in London, GB
Founded by Haitian-born American fashion designer Fabrice Simon, the young designer was quickly picked up by Henri Bendel for his fabulous beadwork dresses for which he won in 1981, ...
1990s Fabrice Black Satin Gown with Rose Gold Sequin Front
By Fabrice
Located in London, GB
Founded by Haitian-born American fashion designer Fabrice Simon, the young designer was quickly picked up by Henri Bendel for his fabulous beadwork dresses for which he won in 1981, ...
Fabrice New York Vintage Evening Gown Spectacular Crystal Beads Grey Silk Sz L
By Fabrice New York Couture
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The dress is not sized (we estimate a size 10) but it could fit a slim 12… and if you are a size 8, it is most definitely worth taking it in. It’s that special. Fabrice: Bio Fabrice...
1980s Fabrice Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Floral Beading and Tassel
By Fabrice
Located in Houston, TX
Beaded fringe at the hip and hem dangle vibrantly. Hatian-Born Fabrice Simon was at the center of New York nightlife in the 1980s, designing fashions for clients including Whitney ...
1980s Fabrice Grey Beaded Cocktail Dress
By Fabrice
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The label was created by Haitian born American designer Fabrice Simon, who died tragically young from AIDS in 1998.
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
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...
1980s Ted Lapidus Size 6 Turquoise Blue Silk Beaded Sequin Vintage 80s Gown
By Ted Lapidus
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 1990s TED LAPIDUS turquoise blue silk beaded evening halter gown ! Features thousands of hand-sewn beads in silver and blue, sequins in blue and pearls throughout the...
1970s Fully Sequined One Shoulder Sexy Ombre Aqua Silver Vintage 70s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1970s fully sequined turquoise blue and silver one shoulder gown ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout the entire dress. Silver and aqua sequins throughout. Hidde...
$750
Size: Small - Small Medium
Beautiful 1960s White Linen Beads + Pearls + Sequins A - Line 60s Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 1960s white linen A-Line / shift dress! Soft linen holds shape nicely, and features a fitted bodice with a slight A-line. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequins, beads, and ...
New Zuhair Murad Sea star Embellished Beaded White Mini Dress
By Zuhair Murad
Located in Montgomery, TX
Zuhair Murad Sea star Embellished Beaded White Mini Dress Open back Two side pockets Fully lined Size: IT - 42, US - 6 Brand New
Mary McFadden Couture White Strapless Dress With Empire Beadwork
By Mary McFadden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Mary McFadden Couture strapless dress is the physical embodiment of refined minimalism.It offers a twist on a non conventional bridal shape, to produce a beautiful dress worthy o...
Tom Ford Cobalt Blue Deco Inspired Ltd Production Beaded Evening Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom Ford deco inspired hand beaded evening dress. Boasts rich beautiful cobalt blue bugle beads all hand sewn atop black silk organza extending down to skirt featuring open work fr...
1970S Loris Azzaro Teal Metallic Silk Chiffon Sequin Beaded Sea Goddess Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in New York, NY
1970S Loris Azzaro Teal Metallic Silk Chiffon Sequin Beaded Sea Goddess Gown
1990’s Bob Mackie Boutique Dazzling Blue Beaded Lace Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Kingston, NY
An exceptional formal gown from Bob Mackie Boutique, this ice blue column dress is a testament to the designer’s mastery of theatrical glamour and intricate hand-finishing. Rendered ...
$558Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Small / Small Medium
Chic 1960s Ivory Off White Flower Crochet Vintage 60s Sleeveless Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s ivory / off-white flower crochet shift dress ! Features a rayon/silk base, with crochet overlay. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Very well made,...
1960s Jack Bryan Ivory and White Crochet Lace Beaded Vintage Maxi Dress / Gown
By Jack Bryan
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 60s JACKY BRYAN ivory and white full length dress. Features a hand crochet lace bodice, which is adorned with hundreds of dangling white beads on the front and back....
1960s Emma Domb Turquoise Blue Ombre Sequined Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in San Diego, CA
Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall. Could fit up to a Size 8 Stunning 1960s EMMA DOMB turquoise blue silk chiffon ombre sequined evening gown! Bodice features thousands o...
Vintage 1970s Lillie Rubin Blue Sequin Halter Disco Studio 54 Gown Maxi Dress 70
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Best fits a Size Small. The halter neckline can comfortably accommodate a smaller bust measurement. Measurements Bust: Up to 36 inches Waist: 26 inches Hips: Up to 36 inches Length...
Chanel 1980s Vintage Strapless White Cotton Dress with Lace Detail
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
80s Chanel strapless white cotton dress with black lace by Karl Lagerfeld . Perfect for rehearsal dinner or wedding. fit size 2/4
Vintage 1950 Ivory Lace and Tulle Sweetheart Neckline Strapless Dress US 4 UK 8
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the softest shade of ivory tulle and matching floral lace this original 1950's tulle dress is just the piece to add to your vintage collection. The sweetheart strapless...
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 )
1960s Ivory and Gold Lace + Sequins Mod Vintage A - Line 60s Babydoll Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s ivory and gold lace A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a nice full flattering flared skirt. Gold embroidered waistband and sleeve cuffs are adorned with gold seq...
$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...
Vintage 1960's Ivory Organza and cream rayon evening dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
A classic silhouette rendered in a cream rayon and ivory organza detailed collar, embellished with iridescent faceted glass beads, lace and clear glass bugle beads, this vintage 1960...
Vintage Art Deco Handbag
Located in London, GB
The best things do come in small sizes. This evening bag has a gold decorative frame, with a central clasp , and internally there is one pouch pocket. Measurements: Width 6'', height...
Lilac One-Shoulder Gown with Hand Beaded Lace Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely custom couture evening gown that was created specifically for it's original owner. There are no labels present for the creator or fabric content. The dress is constr...
S/S 1999 Giorgio Armani Runway Pink Floral Beaded Tulle Overlay Maxi Skirt IT40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Giorgio Armani's Spring/Summer 1999 collection, this elegant maxi skirt debuted on the season's runway and features a sheer tulle overlay veiling intricate lavender floral beadw...
1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust meas...
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...
EAVIS & BROWN 90's Vintage Couture Silk Beaded Wedding Gown Bridal Dress Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding dress with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory silk with iridescent glass...
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, embe...
1950s 2-Piece Demure Organza Dress & Sheer Full Length Swing Coat w Large Collar
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Eleanor Gay 2-Piece Demure Mid-Length Organza Dress & Sheer Swing Coat w Large Taffeta Collar: Sheath-style with a deep kick pleat to the waist at left front. Dress is fully l...
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat Seen on Look 8 on the Runway in the beige color and on Kim Kardashian in the cropped version. Size IT 42 Condition: great vint...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 1999 Runway Sheer Mesh Zebra Print Slip Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 1999 Runway Sheer Mesh Zebra Print Slip Evening Dress Gown Size M FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @OPULENTADDICT
$1,657
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...
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple seams emanating from it and the side ...
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.