1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Strapless Ombre Pleated Bodice Mesh Evening Gown Sz 0 2
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
This striking 1980s vintage Vicky Tiel Couture for Neiman Marcus evening gown features a sculpted
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Strapless Ombre Pleated Bodice Mesh Evening Gown Sz 0 2
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
This striking 1980s vintage Vicky Tiel Couture for Neiman Marcus evening gown features a sculpted
$1,400
Size: Small-Medium
1970's Tan Giudicelli for Giorgio Beverly Hills Rose Devore Velvet Evening Gown
By Tan Giudicelli
Located in New Hope, PA
This lovely rose pink silk chiffon dress with undulating white devore velvet was designed in Paris in the 1970's by Tan Giudicelli and retailed by Giorgio of Beverly Hills. The dres...
Rety Paris 1970's 2 Pc. Yellow Chiffon Evening Gown w/ Sequin Sleeves, Belt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely evening gown from Rety. It is made of a flowy chiffon with a sheath silhouette
French Chinoise Art Deco Beaded Evening Blouse
Located in Sharon, CT
Embroidered mostly silver beads in a Chinoise design, on a semi transparent black ground.
French Evening Dress in Smocked Jersey Circa 1990
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1990 France Long evening dress in black strech silk jersey from the 90s. Skin-tight cut at
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2004 Silk Evening Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
• Iconic Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall/Winter 2004 full length evening gown in deep black
$18,528
Size: Approx. Fr 36 / 38 (EU)
Jean Louis Scherrer haute couture black polka dots sheer evening gown, f/w 2005
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in London, GB
Jean-Louis Scherrer by Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture Autum / Winter 2005 - Sheer polka dots silk chiffon with black velvet covered buttons on bust and sleeves - Victorian poet slee...
Elegant 1990s Renata Paris Red Chiffon Evening Set - Backless Gown & Jacket
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
A breathtaking two-piece evening ensemble by Renata Paris, masterfully crafted in France. This set
1920s French Jet Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Tunic Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
1920s French Jet Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Tunic Gown: Pointed center front and back hemline, V
$1,308
Size: Equivalent French Size 34
A French Evening Dress in Artificial silk fibrane - Early 1940s
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940. France Evening dress in pink purple and yellow gold artificial silk fibrane from the
1950's long navy blue embroidered evening ball gown in tulle
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1950's long navy blue embroidered evening dress in tulle
New Manoush Paris Cocktail Evening Dress French 40
By Manoush Paris
Located in Conroe, TX
% Nylon French Size 40 Length 30" Waist/Hips 50" Bust 32" to 36" given the Elasticized Detail at Back
$951
Size: Equivalent size France 36
Elegant Embroidered Wool Crepe Silk Evening Coat - France Circa 1935-1945
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935-1945 France Elegant evening coat in black woollen crepe with geometric and openwork
$2,617
Size: Equivalent French size 42-44
A burgundy velvet & lamé evening gown by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Circa 1980
By Pierre Cardin Couture, Pierre Cardin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980. France A long evening dress in Burgundy velvet by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture dating
$1,427
Size: Equivalent to French size 34-35
Evening gown in tulle and organza in the style of Madeleine Vionnet, circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940. France A nice haute couture evening gown in black silk tulle and organza, in the style
1990s Jacques Fath Sheer Black Sequin Plunging Satin French Cuff Collared Gown
By Jacques Fath
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the 1990s, this gorgeous black satin Jacques Fath collared gown handmade demi-couture gown
$1,189
Size: Equivalent french size 36-38
A Lanvin Couture Evening Dress or Négligé Numbered 18073 - France Circa 1990
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1990 from France. Long evening dress Jeanne Lanvin Numbered 18073. Fuchsia brilliant satin
Rochas silk evening dress
By Rochas
Located in New York, NY
Rochas silk evening gown, burgundy with floral print Bow accents on the back Concealed zip
Christian Lacroix Gold Lace Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
A stunning evening gown by Christian Lacroix. The dress is in a wonderful gold lace with black silk
Beaded and embroidered ball gown - France Circa 1920
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1920. France Black silk chiffon ball gown entirely embroidered with translucent glass beads
$5,472
Size: Equivalent to size 35-36 France
A Couture Evening dress by Maison Paquin/Antonio Del Castillo - France C. 1949
By Jeanne Paquin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1949. France Haute Couture evening dress in chocolate brown stretch silk jersey by the
$3,140
Size: Equivalent French Size 36/38
An Emanuel Ungaro French Evening Dress Numbered 295-5-85 Circa 1985/1990
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1985-1990 Paris Haute Couture A long evening dress in black silk crepe by Emanuel Ungaro
GIVENCHY Demi Couture c.1990's Black Silk Satin Maxi Evening Sheath Dress Gown
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Demi Couture c.1990's Black Silk Satin Maxi Evening Sheath Dress Gown Circa: 1990’s
Chanel High Neck Column Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Chanel High Neck Column Heavy Silk Crepe Gown from the 1980's by Karl Lagerfeld. High collar
New With Tags Manoush Paris Cocktail Evening Dress French 38
By Manoush Paris
Located in Conroe, TX
% Nylon French Size 38 Length 30" Waist/Hips 50" Bust 31" to 35" given the Elasticized Detail at Back
New With Tags Manoush Paris Cocktail Evening Dress French 38
By Manoush Paris
Located in Conroe, TX
% Nylon French Size 38 Length 30" Waist/Hips 50" Bust 31" to 35" given the Elasticized Detail at Back
DICE KAYEK FRANCE Vintage Brown Velvet Gown with Satin Trim Size 8
By DICE KAYEK
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Dice Kayek design is composed of a brown velvet and features a satin trim. There is a large satin drape and train at the center back. features a center back zipper closure. In e...
Andre Courreges Pop Maxi Gown
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in New York, NY
Andre Courreges Couture Pop Maxi Gown of vibrant orange wool with sheer floral inserts at neckline
John Galliano Pink Silk Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular John Galliano silk gown in ombre shades of pink. The bodice has spaghetti straps and
1999 Jean Paul Gaultier gown
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Austin, TX
1999 Jean Paul Gaultier gown pleating drop waist condition: Excellent 36" bust, 35" waist, 34
Nina Ricci Draped Black Lace CHIC French Strapless Gown w/ Train Size EU36 US 4
By Nina Ricci
Located in Palm Desert, CA
first time in America. Our client purchased the gown in Paris. French lace. Draped bodice. Beautifully
$436Sale Price|54% Off
Size: 4+
Embroidered Pink and Sage French Floral Organza Vintage Full Sleeve Gown
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Palest pink, sage and gold embroidered French floral organza vintage princess seamed gown. Perfect
$832Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 4 -6
Shimmery Gold French Embossed Tulle Glitters on Off the Shoulder Gown
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shimmering off the shoulder metallic gold-stamped pink tulle gown with a lovely magical look
$6,899
Size: Equivalent size France 38
An Hubert de Givenchy French Couture Cream and Black silk Evening Set Circa 1965
By Givenchy
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958/1965 France Rare grand soir ensemble, dress and cape coat in champagne and black silk
1980s Givenchy Couture Velvet Gown
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Haute Couture gown was made by Hubert de Givenchy for the Fall 1982 collection
$1,605
Size: Equivalent size France 38-39.
A French ball gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer in silver lamé n° 302451 Circa 1985
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1985. France Disco ball gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer Boutique numbered 302451 in silver silk
1980s Candice Fraiberger Turquoise Gown
By Candice Fraiberger
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s Candice Fraiberger turquoise jersey gown. Stunning v neckline with layered ruffle shoulders
1967 Yellow Silk Lanvin Gown
By Lanvin Paris, Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Strikingly beautiful yellow silk Lanvin gown from approximately 1967. Gown features a high mandarin
Silk fushia evening dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk fushia evening dress with bow on the shoulders. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the
THERESE French Shop 1950s Three Dimensional Floral Bodice Black Silk Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THERESE French Shop, 1950s three dimensional floral bodice gown in black silk with velvet trim on
Spectacular French Art Deco Beaded 'Flapper' Evening Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
Black silk gauze, heavily embroidered with irridized paillettes creating swirling complex patterns highlighted with densely embroidered irridized flowers. The heavy ornamentation of ...
Silk evening dress with brooches ROCHAS
By Rochas
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk evening dress with bow brooches on both side and silk lining. Pleated skirt. Zip closure on
$1,799Sale Price|40% Off
Size: 44
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana 2006 Black Corset French Lace Evening Cocktail Dress 44
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
line DOLCE & GABBANA Made out of the finest black French lace With a corset-style upper
Lanvin Black Velvet Evening Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lanvin - (Made in France) Black velvet dress ornamented with lace and embroidered with black pearls
Christian Lacroix Vintage Embellished Gown Size 42FR
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Lacroix Embroidered Silk & Tulle Mermaid Gown with Sculptural Draping An exceptional
Lanvin Futuristic Evening Dress, 2008
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Lanvin fururistic evening dress. Collection 2008. The dress consists of two parts: a mesh in the
1990s Ungaro Seafoam Blue Floral Gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Etherial Emmanuelle Ungaro silk chiffon gown from the 1990s. Sea foam blue with an all over large
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Lace Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Sharon, CT
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection Croisière '84. Black floral motif lace Evening Gown with pink
Givenchy Matte Jersey Gold Soutache Gown
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Cool Givenchy Matte Jersey Gold Soutache Gown from the 1970's with pointed handkerchief scarf
$1,799Sale Price|40% Off
Size: 42
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana 2006 Black Corset French Lace Evening Cocktail Dress 42
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
line DOLCE & GABBANA Made out of the finest black handmade crochet-knit French lace in several
Christian Dior S/S 2016 Sample Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
A show-stopping press sample gown from Dior’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection. This fully micro
Sleeveless and printed evening dress BALENCIAGA
By Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless and printed evening dress. Fabric composition: 88% rayon, 5% cotton, 4% nylon, 3
1950's Lanvin Brown Evening Dress
By Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin Paris
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Lanvin brown evening gown from the 1950's. The empire waist dress features spaghetti straps and a
1960's French Demi Couture Black and Orange Gown with Shoulder Detail
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful French demi couture slubbed silk gown from the 1960's. Striking contrasting combination
Thierry Mugler Vintage 1995 Couture Blue Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
Thierry Mugler 1995 Couture Blue Gown. Features diamante silver collar and cuffs, keyhole neckline
Marie Pierre Tattarachi Dramatic Draped Jersey Gown
Located in New York, NY
Marie Pierre Tattarachi's black matte jersey gown with dramatic back interest. Large padded roll
Black crêpe evening dress Givenchy Couture
By Givenchy
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black crêpe evening dress. Zip on the left side. Waist band with hook&eye. Underwire and padded bra
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.