Rare Richard Quinn Runway Finale Fabulous Floral Ballgown NWT
By Alexander McQueen, Richard Quinn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Richard Quinn's runway f/w 2019 "finale" gown makes an impressive fashion statement. Strapless boned bodice; layered tulle underskirt gives the skirt tremendous fullness and pre...
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. Formal wear from this era is becoming increasingly difficult to source and this is a b...
Valentino Pierpaolo Piccioli Spring 2022 Look 88 long floral dress
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in CANNES, FR
Valentino X Pierpaolo Piccioli Ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2022 Collection - Look 88 Long black organza dress with floral print, trimmed with red satin. Italian size 44. This mode...
New Oscar de la Renta Pink Floral Ball Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Toronto, ON
This beautiful Oscar de la Renta gown has been seen on celebrities such as Scarlett Johansson. New with tags, its original price was $7490 The gown has a beautiful ruched bust, i...
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 organza. Silk satin waistband and skirt panels feature striking red cut velvet flowers w...
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; Lining: Silk, Nylon, Cotton, Elastane Item Specifics & Details: Retails for $8,395. Con...
Valentino Spring/Summer 2021 Floral Open-Knit Cotton Midi Dress in Caramel
By Valentino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Size Small. Please ask questions! I am liquidating! From the Crochet Collection. This openwork crochet midi dress celebrates craftsmanship and femininity by way of rich texture and 3...
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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, yellow, pink and purple colors. The bottom is enhanced with golden lamé. The dres...
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 background, it's full long skirt buoyed by layers of tulle and horsehair underskirting!...
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 bow on the bust and a very small fitted waist line.
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 print on a purple background. Pink flowers are given dimension with matching pink ...
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 full skirt, but in a dramatic 80s style silk jacquard fuchsia and black fabric. Bod...
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 scarf print ruffles, a round neck, and ruffled cuff long sleeves. Waist has been alte...
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 evening gown fading into a multicolour floral print on the pleated maxi skirt. Featurin...
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, skinny straps, fitted body, and lace up corset back. Excellent Pre-Owned Conditi...
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 Brand: Elie Saab Material: Acrylic Color: Red Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Extra Detail...
PRADA 2019 blue black draped lace floral bouquet applique gown dress IT42 M
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2019 light blue black draped lace floral bouquet applique gown dress IT42 M Reference: JACG/A00308 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: FW 2019 Material: Viscose Co...
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 print, mermaid skirt, and back zipper closure.Good Pre-Owned Condition with Tags. Mo...
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 and straps, with a full tulle crinoline lined, cream silk taffeta skirt with pink f...
Ralph Lauren Purple Label Gold Beaded Tulle Strapless Gown Finale Look, F/W 2006
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
Details: Designer: Ralph Lauren Purple Label Collection: Fall/Winter 2006 Ready-to-Wear Retail Price: $22,000 Size: Marked US 10 (fits like US 6–8) Condition: New without tags; ...
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 princess cut, with a split front opening and slightly balloon gathered over skirt, wit...
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 bodice and shoulder silhouette in off-black.
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. Vibrant gold, blue, pink and green rich metallic color. Dress can be worn off shoulder. ...
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 rhinestone embellished "corsage" at waist. Tapered, fitted and zipper cuffs. Squar...
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, Patent Leather, 3D Floral Embellishment, Embroidered. Layered Skirt, Silk Lining, Cor...
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 autumn/winter 1987/1988 runway collection. The floral chiffon of purple, pink, tu...
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 Brand: Shanghai Tang Material: Fabric Color: Black, Nude Pattern: Lace Closure: Zip Lin...
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 watercolor floral pattern with blossoms in raspberry, dark coral and sunny yellow.
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 silk organza.
Oscar de la Renta Red Sequin Floral Embellished Cutout Detail Ball Gown S
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The pleated skirt has floral cutouts that look edgy and contemporary. The ball gown also boasts of cap sleeves and a zip closure at the back.
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 Notte. The gown is magnificent in appeal and shape, carefully tailored from peach fabr...
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 & use measurements).
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 V Plunge Large Flower at V Lined Zip up the back with eye hooks Size not marked...
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 layers of tulle petticoats , this has the form of an 1860's ball gown.
1959 Sarmi Couture Metallic Fuchsia Floral Motif Brocade Strapless Evening Gown
By Ferdinando Sarmi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pat Nixon wore a Sarmi gown to her husband's second Inaugural Ball in 1957.
1960s George Halley New York Ivory and Blue Floral Silk Dress
By George Halley
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous George Halley silk 1960s floor length dress. Dress is ivory with blue flowers and green stems. Floral embroidered applique on cuffs of sleeves adorned with green embellishme...
Vintage Gianni Versace Black Red Floral Embroidered Asymmetrical Dress SZ 40
By Gianni Versace
Located in Chicago, IL
This fitted, sleeveless dress features asymmetrical shoulder straps and arm openings. Full length. Draped low back. Floral embroidery throughout. High front slit. Hidden side zip clo...
Oscar de la Renta Red Sequin Floral Embellished Cutout Detail Ball Gown L
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The pleated skirt has floral cutouts that look edgy and contemporary. The ball gown also boasts cap sleeves and zip closure at the back.
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" Waist 34" Hips 60" Length 60" Execllent condition
Alexander McQueen New Silk Top with Tulle and Lace Sleeves S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible grey fine silk knit top from Alexander McQueen. It is semi fitted with a crew neckline and elaborate grey net, tulle and lace layered sleeves. Unworn condition. Fits s...
Roberto Cavalli Silk Halter-Neck Evening Dress With Train, S/S 2005/2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in North Wales, PA
Abundantia Curation newest addition: A breathtaking Roberto Cavalli evening gown from the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, showcasing the designer’s mastery of romantic glamour and sen...
Robert Rodriguez Silk Dress with Large Flower
By Robert Rodriguez
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous mint green silk dress by Robert Rodriguez. It has spaghetti straps and lots of diagonal seaming leading to a large petal flower comprising most of the skirt front. It has...
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 ...
Gorgeous 1970s Hand-Beaded Silk Evening Dress Bohemian Gown
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous 1970s gown in the spirit of the 1920s, cut in breathtaking pure silk and entirely hand-embellished. The construction is deceptively simple: a loose, drop-waisted silhouette ...
Alexander McQueen New Fur Jacket 'ESHU' A/W 2000
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible rare black, shiny, soft, silky goat fur jacket from Alexander McQueen's F/W 2000 Eshu collection. It has a standup collar, V neckline, front fur hook closures and is li...
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...
Vintage Thierry Mugler Pink Mini Dress Circa 1990's
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 ...
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...
Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, the Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware handbag. Crafted in 2018, this iconic handbag is a testament...
Christian Dior S/S 2019 Ballet White Draped Jersey Grecian Dress Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
From Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Spring Summer 2019 collection for Christian Dior, this ethereal white gown embodies the house’s lyrical celebration of the body in motion. Presented as Loo...
Vintage 1950's Aqua Floral Silk Brocade Dress and Coat Ensemble UK 8 US 4
By Mardi Gras
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most mesmerising shantung silk brocade, in shades of iridescent green and aqua blue, this original 1950's floral brocade dress and coat ensemble, is just the set to a...
2001 John Galliano Sheer Knit Sleeveless High Neck Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Austin, TX
2001 John Galliano Sheer Black Knit Sleeveless High Neck Long Dress Rayon Fabric Made in Italy Chest: 28-37", Waist: 23-33", Hips: 31-43", Length: 64" Condition: Excellent SIZE: S ...
Just Cavalli Red & Gold Silk Oriental Japanese Print Maxi Dress
By Just Cavalli
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A striking and sensual piece by Just Cavalli, this red and gold printed dress channels bold, exotic glamour with a distinctly early-2000s edge. The vibrant scarlet base is layered wi...
Valentino Women's Gold Nude Tiered Tulle Lace Gown, Size IT44
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Absolute fairytale Valentino tiered tulle and lace gown - bought for £6500 and unworn. Made from gold speckled nude polyamide mix tulle and gold lace. It has a super feminine tiere...
Jean Patou Vintage Navy Blue Wool and Silk Asymmetric Pleated Mod Skirt, 1960s
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage navy blue wool skirt with pleating and asymmetric ball buttons by Jean Patou. Fully lined in silk with front wrap button and hook closure. The marked size is 8, but ...
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.