1990s Michael Casey Silk Ombre Botanical-Patterned Strapless Gown W/ Train
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1990s Michael Casey silk ombre botanical-patterned silk chiffon strapless gown with ruching and gathering at bodice. Asymmetrical delicate bronze toned bamboo leaf beaded g...
John Galliano Spring Summer 2003 ivory botanical print silk gown
By John Galliano
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful John Galliano abstract botanical print multicolour silk gown from the Spring Summer 2003 collection. Details : This gown features vibrant hues (flower and leaf patterns) o...
NEW Missoni Crochet Knit Botanical Print Maxi Dress Gown with Beaded Details 40
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
Missoni's multicolored knitted dress is a sensational investment piece, note the bold botanical print and a dramatic beaded neckline. This effortlessly luxurious style requires littl...
Oscar de la Renta Spring 2018 Black Ivory Botanical Coat Dress NWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This sophisticated Oscar de la Renta Spring 2018 coat dress exemplifies the refined elegance of the iconic American fashion house. Designed with a striking black and ivory botanical ...
Amazing 1940s Botanical Asian Inspired Paisley Cotton + Linen 40s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1940s Botanical Asian inspired linen and cotton maxi dress! Features vibrant colors of red, green, yellow, black and beige. Full metal zipper up the front to control ...
$1,380Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Halston Gorgeous Size 8 Botanical Tropical Print Cap Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage HALSTON vibrant colored Hawaiian / Tropical print maxi dress! Features a terracotta backdrop with brightly colored abstract flowers in purple, red, orange, sorbet, g...
1970s Bessi Cream Silk Chiffon and Jersey Botanical Print Dress
By Bessi
Located in London, GB
Made in Firenze, Italy, this patterned dress is by Italian fashion house Bessi. Founded by Italian tailor Averardo Bessi in 1950, the house became known for its playfully printed fab...
$599Sale Price|53% Off
NEW Emilio Pucci Silk Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress 40
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning dress by Emilio Pucci that taps into spring's floral trend perfectly Modern Emilio Pucci signature print on fine silk jersey "Emilio" discreetly written all over Draped u...
$599Sale Price|53% Off
NEW Emilio Pucci Silk Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress 42
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning dress by Emilio Pucci that taps into spring's floral trend perfectly Modern Emilio Pucci signature print on fine silk jersey "Emilio" discreetly written all over Draped u...
1950s Demi Couture Green Botanical Floral Silk Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s demi couture green botanical floral print silk fit n' flare sleeveless dress ! Features various shade of green throughout. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-a...
Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture Botanical Print 80s Size 6 / 8 Silk Strapless Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage 1980s VICKY TIEL COUTURE botanical print silk strapless dress! Features amazing prints in practically every color of the rainbow; vibrant colors of green, fuchsia, p...
Oscar de la Renta Botanical Forest Print Stretch Poplin Midi Dress Size US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Brossard, QC
This Botanical Forest Print Stretch Poplin Midi Dress is made from lightweight cotton-blend poplin, this fit-and-flare design is shaped with a coordinating waist belt and alluring cu...
1930s Stunning Botanical Bias Cut Lamé Gown with Train
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Stunning Botanical Bias Cut Lamé Gown with Train
Vintage Halston Gorgeous Size 8 Botanical Tropical Print Cap Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous (brand new with original store tags) vintage HALSTON vibrant colored Hawaiian / Tropical print maxi dress! Features a terracotta backdrop with brightly colored abstract flow...
Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning dress by Emilio Pucci that taps into spring's floral trend perfectly Modern Emilio Pucci signature print on fine silk jersey "Emilio" discreetly written all over Draped u...
NEW Emilio Pucci Silk Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress 40
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning dress by Emilio Pucci that taps into spring's floral trend perfectly Modern Emilio Pucci signature print on fine silk jersey "Emilio" discreetly written all over Draped u...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Jungle Cheetah Floral Botanical Print Dress 42
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning dress by Emilio Pucci that taps into spring's floral trend perfectly Modern Emilio Pucci signature print on fine silk jersey "Emilio" discreetly written all over Draped u...
Roberto Cavalli Silk Halter-Neck Evening Dress Gown 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...
JOHN GALLIANO abito da sera "Robe Janice" della stagione SS 2007
By John Galliano
Located in Milano, IT
Abito da sera rosa cipria "Robe Janice" di John Galliano della collezione Ready to wear Primavera Estate 2007. Modello monospalla in jersey fluido lucido 100% viscosa con bustier dop...
S/S 2005 Roberto Cavalli Silk Seashell Print Cream Satin Chiffon Maxi Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning seashell print silk Roberto Cavalli slip dress. From the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, this beautiful dress features the sea print featured in the season's run...
$399Sale Price|73% Off
Size: 40
NEW Missoni Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Floral Kaftan Tunic Dress Cover Up 40
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
Classic MISSONI signature zigzag crochet knit cover up dress Simply slips on Amazing gold metallic crochet knit Multicolor floral chiffon trimming Discreetly labeled with...
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2003 Parrot And Tropical Print Crossback Dress Gown Size S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Size S
$10,118
Size: Approx. Small / Medium
John Galliano floral print silk chiffon drop-waist floor-length dress, fw 2008
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano silk chiffon dress ▪ A sample made for Vogue ▪ Ivory and pink floral print with mauve base ▪ Cowl neckline ▪ Rolled shoulder straps ▪ Drop waist ▪ Multiple fabric ...
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Runway Floral Appliqué Sheer Mesh Coat Evening Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 1998 Runway Floral Appliqué Standing Collar Sheer Mesh Coat Evening Dress Size: IT 44, can fit from approximately IT 40 to IT 46 due to the high stretch material...
$22,934
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6
John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Bias-cut slip dress in ivory and gold-tone viscose blend jacquard, designed by John Galliano for Spring-Summer 2003. The fabric features a woven floral damask motif with metallic thr...
UNWORN Versace Ruched Rose Floral Print Silk Dress 2004 seen on Teri 38
By Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning VERSACE signature dress Beautiful rose printed silk Neckholder with open back Ruched details Slight tail - longer on back Silver-tone hardware details on neckholder and bac...
John Galliano dress by John Galliano Summer 2000
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JOHN GALLIANO - 2000 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Brown devoured velvet dress with a flower pattern in pink, yellow, and ora...
Roberto Cavalli 1999 Runway Silk Floral Long Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
I am so thrilled to present an exclusive vintage Roberto Cavalli blue slip sexy dress. This exquisite piece showcases a decorative floral pattern. draped at the bust, held up by spag...
NEW Missoni Multicolor Signature Crochet Knit Kaftan Style Maxi Dress Gown 38
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
This classy Missoni dress epitomizes effortless seaside sophistication, blending the brand’s iconic heritage with a modern, relaxed silhouette. Featuring the signature zigzag knit, t...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown (The corset shown on some images is not included ) Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine all...
$1,595
Size: Small - Small Medium
1960s Demi Couture Floral Watercolor Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage early 60s demi couture watercolor silk chiffon sleeveless gown / maxi dress ! Features vibrant colors of yellow, purple, green and blue throughout. Flattering ruch...
Galliano dress by John Galliano spring 2007
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GALLIANO - 2007 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. White silk muslin pleated dress decorated with a black lace pattern. Size 42FR...
John Galliano 2007 "Faberge" Rare Runway "Finale" Gown Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Galliano's 2007 S/S collection made a highly visual splash in the finale featured elaborate and luxuriously draped patterned gowns. The finale gowns, fashioned of creme silk cr...
$1,195
Size: FR 38, US 6 but fits like 0/2
Unworn 2008 Christian Dior Pink and Yellow Draped Tassel and Chain Print Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Dior pink and yellow tassel pendant print dress from the spring 2008 collection. Draped detail creates volume at waist and a bow like flourish at side. Side zip and hook an...
Crochet & Leather Gloves
Located in New Hope, PA
Never worn, these size 8 gloves are in mint condition. The front of the glove is a beige cotton crochet. The back of the glove is made from butter soft leather with beige topstitchin...
Newspaper/gazette/newspaper print slip dress, an iconic John Galliano design.
By John Galliano
Located in Sewickley, PA
Newspaper/gazette/newspaper print slip dress, an iconic John Galliano design. ICONIC PRINT , excellent condition NEWSPAPER PRINT SLIP DRESS Newspaper print slip dress by John Gall...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Wrap Silk Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous blue and off white elaborate abstract pattern silk damask wrap dress from Emanuel Ungaro Parallele. It has a V neckline with a wrap semi fitted hip length bodice tying at...
Lillie Rubin Vintage Black Tiered Silk Chiffon Strapless Evening Gown
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Sparks, NV
This strapless tiered silk gown by Lillie Rubin comes with a matching wrap. Ruched structured bodice. Rear zip closure. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: 4...
Gucci by Tom Ford Fall/Winter 2003 Plunging V-Neck Silk Blend Knit Blouse Size S
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, BE
The top features a deeply plunging V-neckline with a softly draped upper body and voluminous elbow-length sleeves finished with fitted ribbed cuffs. The waist is closely fitted with ...
Vintage 1950's Tortoiseshell Lucite Box Bag Rialto Barrel Bag
By Rialto
Located in Nashville, TN
A beauty to behold, this original vintage 1950's box bag, rendered in a swirling marbled tortoiseshell coloured lucite, and accented by gold metal hardware, is just the perfect piec...
Laura Ashley Batsheva 80s Sz 6 Purple Pink Avant Garde Vintage Floral Midi Dress
By Laura Ashley
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and iconic early 1980s LAURA ASHLEY Batsheva Avant Garde purple, pink and green cotton midi dress! Features the signature Ashley floral print. Great double layer of ruffled slee...
Wonderful 1990s Vintage Katherine Hamnett Black Velvet Wiggle Dress w/ Beads
By KATHERINE HAMNETT
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage Katherine Hamnett black velvet dress, with intricate beading detail at neck (in front and back), that makes for a bib-like effect. Rayon/Silk blend. The perfect lit...
Michael Kors Collection Pearl Open Back Size 4 / 6 Black Grecian Gown Dress
By Michael Kors
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 2000s MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION black and white pearl strap Grecian style evening gown! Features white pearls as straps that sit slightly off the shoulder, with two rows of pearls...
Bottega Veneta Veneta Hobo Maxi Dark Brown Lambskin Leather 52cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Veneta Hobo Maxi Dark Brown Lambskin Leather 52cm These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Experience ultimate luxury with this Bottega Vene...
Scott Barrie 1970s Disco Era Grecian Draped Jersey One Shoulder Wrap Waist Gown
By Scott Barrie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fashion History: Scott Barrie (1941-1993) was one of the first Black designers to make his mark on New York's Seventh Avenue, launching his label in 1966 after training at the Philad...
1970s Joseph Magnin White Eyelet Cotton Embrodiered Vintage 70s Shirt Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s JOSEPH MAGNIN white cotton eyelet embrodiered long sleeve shirt dress! Features a stark white color with embroidered flowers down the front center, collar, and sleeve cuff...
Hermès dress 'Jungle Love' by Robert Dallet circa 2000
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 2000 with the "Jungle Love" theme designed by Robert Dallet. Kaftan-style dress made of silk and thin cashmere knitting, with a flowing str...
Judith Leiber Iridescent Swarovski Crystal Gold Minaudiere Evening Bag Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
SPECTACULAR Judith Leiber Iridescent Swarovski Crystal Gold Minaudiere Evening Bag Clutch in excellent condition. Aurora Borealis or Iridescent Swarovski crystal exterior trimmed wit...
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.