Rare Richard Quinn Runway Finale Fabulous Floral Ballgown NWT
By Richard Quinn, Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
floral fabric enhances the look. Gown is a very substantial and weighty. Size: 10; bust: 32”; waist
Rare Richard Quinn Runway Finale Fabulous Floral Ballgown NWT
By Richard Quinn, Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
floral fabric enhances the look. Gown is a very substantial and weighty. Size: 10; bust: 32”; waist
1950s Magenta Jacquard Print Floral Evening Dress
Located in London, GB
A superb and magnificent magenta coloured floral print satin evening dress from the mid-1950s
New Oscar de la Renta Pink Floral Ball Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Toronto, ON
floral gown in romantic floral pattern.
1950's Organza Ball Gown with Floral Detailing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage anonymous ball gown dates to the 1950's and is made of multiple layers of cream silk
Dolce & Gabbana New w Tags Pink Black & Yellow Silk Floral Print LS Gown SZ 42
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Chicago, IL
Size: 42 (IT) Color: Floral Print,Multicolor, Made In: Italy Fabric Content: Exterior: Silk
Valentino Spring/Summer 2021 Floral Open-Knit Cotton Midi Dress in Caramel
By Valentino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
crochet midi dress celebrates craftsmanship and femininity by way of rich texture and 3D floral details
Unavailable
Size: Fits a 34FR
Lanvin Haute Couture fabulous red chiffon long dress with floral print, 1970’s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Paris, FR
LANVIN HAUTE COUTURE (Made in France) – Fabulous red chiffon long dress with floral print in green
Galanos 1950s Luxurious Silk Floral Ball Gown
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
This beautiful James Galanos ball gown is alive with a gorgeous red rose print on a black silk
Don Loper Gold Floral Print Ball Gown, Circa 1950
By Don Loper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an incredible gold floral ball gown by Don Loper, from 1950. The gown is strapless with a
1980's Peter Keppler Pink & Purple Floral Print Ball Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Eye-catching and vibrant 1980's gown by German designer Peter Keppler. Long sleeve, hot pink floral
Scaasi Bold Floral Brocade Strapless Gown
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Gresham, OR
This is a great Arnold Scaasi gown that is a classic 50s style strapless fitted bodice with draped
Valentino Patchwork Floral Cotton Muslin Ruffle Gown
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO Fall Winter 2015 gown comes in cotton muslin and features multi color patchwork floral
Marchesa Notte Cut-Out Detail Ombre Floral Plisse-Chiffon Gown
By Marchesa Notte
Located in London, GB
Brand New - Marchesa Notte Cut-Out Detail Ombre Floral Plisse-Chiffon Gown Navy blue chiffon
PETER SORONEN Size 6 Black Floral Jacquard Lurex Corset Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
PETER SORONEN gown comes in a sparkling floral jacquard lurex material with a boned bustier bodice
ELIE SAAB red bead sequins embellished bust floral lace applique gown XS
By Elie Saab
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ELIE SAAB red bead sequins embellished bust floral lace applique gown XS Reference: LNKO/A01685
PRADA 2019 blue black draped lace floral bouquet applique gown dress IT42 M
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2019 light blue black draped lace floral bouquet applique gown dress IT42 M Reference: JACG
PRABAL GURUNG SS10 Size S White Black Silk Floral V-Neck Mermaid Evening Gown
By Prabal Gurung
Located in San Francisco, CA
PRABAL GURUNG SS10 evening gown in a white and black silk featuring an abstract watercolor floral
OSCAR DE LA RENTA Size 6 Black & White Silk Sequin Bodice Pin Floral Skirt Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
OSCAR DE LA RENTA evening gown features a black sequin sweetheart bustier bodice with a drop waist
Ralph Lauren Purple Label Gold Beaded Tulle Strapless Gown Finale Look, F/W 2006
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
detail Silhouette: Ball gown / A-line Dress Length: Floor-length Made in: Italy Occasion: Bridal
1950's Parisian Floral Ball Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gorgeous anonymous 1950's strapless brocade floral gown purchased in Paris comes in a stunning
1977 Arnold Scaasi Rhinestone Trimmed 3D Floral Motif Ball Gown in Black Tulle
By Arnold Scaasi, Arnold Scaasi Couture
Located in Gresham, OR
1977 Arnold Scaasi 3D rhinestone trimmed tulle floral motif ball gown in black. Softly structured
1980s LEONARD Paris Metallic Floral Broacade Gown with Puff Sleeve
By Leonard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1980s Vintage Leonard Paris floral metallic silk brocade gown with dramatic sleeve
1980s Red and Black Floral Velvet Flocked Taffeta Gown w Pouf Peplum
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Crimson, gold and black floral velvet flocked taffeta gown w/ pouf peplum and large wired and
Oscar de la Renta Corset Bordeaux Tulle Leather 3D Floral Embellished Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar de la Renta Corset Gown US Size 8 (run small, better fit size 4) Bordeaux Color Tulle
1980s Valentino Floral Silk Dress with Taffeta Skirt
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
1980s Valentino silk floral taffeta dress which very closely resembles a documented design from the
SHANGHAI TANG black beige floral lace overlay Qipao collar midi dress S
By Shanghai Tang
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SHANGHAI TANG black beige floral lace overlay Qipao collar midi dress S Reference: CELG/A00377
1950's Elizabeth Arden Chiné Silk Floral Ball Gown
By Elizabeth Arden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely ball gown from Elizabeth Arden is made from lightweight chiné silk taffeta woven with a
Naeem Khan Black and Bordeaux Bold Floral Print Strapless Ball Gown
By Naeem Khan
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful Naeem Khan black and bordeaux bold floral print strapless ball gown is in a luxurious
Oscar de la Renta Red Sequin Floral Embellished Cutout Detail Ball Gown S
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
ball gown also boasts of cap sleeves and a zip closure at the back. Opt for smokey eyes, side swept
Notte Peach Floral Embroidered Sequin Embellished Detail Strapless Evening Gown
By Marchesa
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
If perfection could be tailored, it would probably look as beautiful as this gown from Marchesa
Nina Ricci 1995 strapless ball gown with pockets size 4.
By Nina Ricci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Nina Ricci 1995 floral strapless ball gown with pockets size 38 but fits like a size 4 ( Please see
Vintage Leonard Black Taffeta with Floral Top Gown
By Leonard
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Leonard Gown Vintage Black Taffeta Floral Print Sleeveless Made in France Shoulder pads Deep
Oscar de la Renta Black Evening Gown with Floral Embroidery
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Oscar de la Renta exquisite black ball gown with floral embellishments. Interior has multiple
1959 Sarmi Couture Metallic Fuchsia Floral Motif Brocade Strapless Evening Gown
By Ferdinando Sarmi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sarmi gown to her husband's second Inaugural Ball in 1957. He was best known for opulent evening looks
1960s George Halley New York Ivory and Blue Floral Silk Dress
By George Halley
Located in Houston, TX
stems. Floral embroidered applique on cuffs of sleeves adorned with green embellishment. Mock neck
Vintage Gianni Versace Black Red Floral Embroidered Asymmetrical Dress SZ 40
By Gianni Versace
Located in Chicago, IL
. Draped low back. Floral embroidery throughout. High front slit. Hidden side zip closure. Lined
Oscar de la Renta Red Sequin Floral Embellished Cutout Detail Ball Gown L
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
ball gown also boasts cap sleeves and zip closure at the back. Opt for smokey eyes, side-swept hair
Moschino Vintage Evening Dress with Floral Applique Ball Skirt Size 48 NWT
By Moschino
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Moschino Vintage Evening Dress with Floral Applique Ball Skirt in a hard to find Size 48 Bust 42
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb from the mid 19th Century. Carving is exceptional with motifs undercut from a solid piece of tortoiseshell to create a light, open fretwork ...
Loris Azzaro Haute Couture Two Piece Ensemble
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Geneva, CH
Outstanding 70's Azzaro two pieces ensemble, consisting of a red and silver crochet top and a black poly/rayon jersey long skirt. The crop top, with its sexy rectangular "décolleté" ...
Rare 1940s Sally Victor Fuchsia & Green Hat & Opera Glove Ensemble
By Miss Sally Victor, Sally Victor
Located in Gresham, OR
A bold 1940s Sally Victor Hollywood hat and glove ensemble: a tilt-style fuchsia and green snood, in faille attached to a hat with matching faille opera length gloves. Gloves feature...
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,474Sale Price|30% Off
Thierry Mugler Vintage One Shoulder Black Fringe Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage superb one shoulder black fringe dress. This dress features : - Bow detail and snap button closure on right shoulder. - Cut out detail on breast and back. - L...
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...
Thierry Mugler Pink Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Thierry Mugler Dress We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore This vintage spaghetti strapped pink tailored mini dress consists of satin inserts as well as cross ...
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...
NWT's THE DANES Vintage Black Silk Extra Long Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
The Danes Vintage Black 100% silk Extra long Pullover Sheer mesh back Size USA 8 NWT's, Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: length 66, pit to pit 16 to 18, smallest of waist...
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 ...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded Silk Embellished Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
wedding / bridal / bride Les Habitudes Couture Vintage 1990's Entirely hand-made in England 100% silk Size Medium but fits like a XS/S Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in i...
1970s Lilli Diamond Taupe + Mint Green Marabou Feather 70s Maxi Dress + Jacket
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage LILLI DIAMOND taupe and mint green jersey maxi dress and matching cardigan / jacket ! Features a soft jersey fabric that offers plenty of stretch. Sleeveless maxi d...
Vintage 1970s Christian Dior Knitted Bolero Shrug Bed Jacket UK 8-10 US 4-6
By Christian Dior
Located in Nashville, TN
A romance in the softest shade of baby pink, this original 1970's knitted acrylic bed jacket by Christian Dior, is the perfect piece to keep the chill away. The rounded neckline is...
$885Sale Price|31% Off
Todd Oldham Black Accented with Double-Chain Rhinestone Evening Dress
By Todd Oldham
Located in New York, NY
Todd Oldham for the famed Fred Hayman of Beverly Hills, wonderfully detailed elegant yet whimsical evening double-chain rhinestone encrusted slightly flared black evening dres...
$2,500
Size: please refer to measurements
CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2015 Vanilla Cream Lace Bridal Gown Backless Wedding Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Claire Pettibone Romantique Collection 2015 Sample Wedding Dress Vanilla Cream Like with all lighter neutrals, sometimes this leans more yellow, and sometimes this leans more ivory B...
$2,500
Size: please refer to measurements
CLAIRE PETTIBONE 2017 Sample Ivory Lace Bridal Gown Wedding Dress Backless
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Claire Pettibone 2017 Romantique Collection Sample Wedding Dress Ivory White Backless low cut Size 10 but see measurements below Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: length i...
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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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.