Lloyd Klein Brown Jersey One shoulder Gown with sheer bodice
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lloyd Klein one shoulder Jersey gown with pleats and sheer bodice. Perfect for cocktail or black tie event. Fit US 4/6
Lloyd Klein Brown Jersey One shoulder Gown with sheer bodice
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lloyd Klein one shoulder Jersey gown with pleats and sheer bodice. Perfect for cocktail or black tie event. Fit US 4/6
Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Black Backless Evening Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in Timeless Elegance with the Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Black Backless Evening Dress! Introducing a sophisticated and chic piece from the 1980s, the Yves Saint Laurent Black B...
Reception gown with train in velvet embroidered with marcasite – France, Marseil
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1885-1890 France Reception or ceremonial gown in midnight blue silk velvet adorned with a cascade of baroque friezes embroidered with marcasite beads and black and gold cord tr...
Chanel métiers d’art Paris Cosmopolite 2017 Monica Bellucci sequined gown
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare and Stunning Chanel Métiers d’art Paris Cosmopolite Pre Fall 2017 Ritz Collection runway sequined evening gown size 36 FR New with tag. Lucite circle and CC logo on the front, l...
1930s Interesting Draped Floral Print Evening Dress
Located in New York, NY
1930's Couture Quality draped floral printed chiffon evening dress. Bias cut with asymetrical side panel, and looping side drape which catches at the shoulder of the bodice. Floral p...
1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Documented Pale Pink Satin Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
This muted pink silk dress was the spectacular finale dress in Thierry Mugler’s Fall 1999 collection. Designed by the master of empowering, hyper-feminine tailoring, it sculpts the b...
1970s Jean Patou Burgundy Plum Silk Charmeuse Gown
By Jean Patou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1970s Jean Patou Silk Charmeuse in Red Plum with long sash. Bust: 38"/ Waist: 28" / Length: 59" Sash/belt: 91" x 4" (see video)
1980's LEONARD of Paris metallic silver gold brocade strapless gown
By Leonard Fashion, Leonard
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Leonard of Paris strapless evening gown in metallic gold and silver woven fabric with pink, lilac, and peach accents throughout.
Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown from one of his earliest Collections ca.1979. A masterful embodiment of ethereal elegance and avant-garde artistry. The dress cas...
Thierry Mugler Bombshell Gown FW 1986 Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Cut from liquid black silk velvet and sculpted with the precision of a master couturier, this Thierry Mugler gown embodies the Designer's enduring obsession with the female form. The...
Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Gorgeous Black Evening Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In this stunning black dress, Thierry Mugler marries his signature sculptural precision with motion. The silhouette is razor-sharp, hugging the body with a surgeon’s precision, while...
A Pierre Balmain Couture Turquoise Silk Chiffon Cocktail Gown- France Circa 1958
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958 France Sumptuous cocktail or ball gown with Princess line by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture numbered 83214. Sleeveless dress with a cowl neckline draped with polka-dot musli...
Balenciaga Fall 2016 Floral Print High-Low Gown Look #30
By Balenciaga
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Currently the creative director for the house of Balenciaga, Georgian born designer Demna Gvasalia has a bricolage aesthetic that tends to blend streetwear with arts and crafts. Comb...
Christian Dior John Galliano Runway Gown Fall/Winter 2007 Size 36FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior John Galliano Black and White Runway Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2007 Size 36FR
1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown, Paul Poiret Textile
By Paul Poiret
Located in New York, NY
1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown made of Paul Poiret Designed Textile. Elegant design with draped bodice caught up into a large bow on left shouder. Simple straight cut with a circular ...
Gold evening slip dress with lace edge LOLITA LEMPICKA
By Lolita Lempicka
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold silk (74%) and polyester ( 26%) evening slip dress with lace edge. SIZE 42 (Fr) L
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
Christian Lacroix Midnight Sparkle Runway Gown FW 98/99
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Known for his opulent and theatrical designs, French designer Christian Lacroix launched his first Haute Couture collection in 1987. Drawing inspiration from history and folklore, hi...
$950Sale Price|20% Off
Lanvin Black and Silver Silk Gown- Circa 80's
By Lanvin Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Lanvin Black and Silver/Metallic Stripe Silk Gown. Circa 80's. This gown is in excellent pre-owned condition.
Haute Couture Black Velvet Pierre Balmain Evening Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful cocktail dress in black velvet with silk tulle on the shoulder . Haute couture by Pierre Balmain Paris, numbered under the tag, Pierre Balmain was born on May 18, 1914 in...
2019 Runway Documented Givenchy Black Silk One Sleeve Gown
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
World-famous fashion house Givenchy was headed by artistic director Clare Waight Keller between 2017 and 2020. Keller filtered the house’s strong historical references through her le...
1970's Color Block Silk Jacquard Gown with Scarf
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's color blocked silk jacquard gown with a matching red scarf. The camisole style neckline is cream and has thin straps. The waist is accented with a black band and a black over ...
Givenchy silk chiffon corseted evening dress, c. 2007
By Riccardo Tisci, Givenchy
Located in London, GB
A Givenchy silk chiffon evening dress from the Spring/Summer 2007 collection. The nude dress of silk chiffon features an attached red silk corset around the waist. Fr 38 -
$600Sale Price|60% Off
Lanvin Bottle Green Draped Jersey Strapless Evening Dress
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in New Hope, PA
Black/green wool jersey is gathered and draped beautifully by Alber Elbaz working at Lanvin. He was greatly influenced by his years at Geoffrey Beene, which is evident in the beautif...
Amazing John Galliano Pointelle Knit and Embroidered Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
Amazing John Galliano form fitting evening dress Fall/Winter 2000 made of black rayon-silk patterned pointelle knit, embroidered and appliqued with multi colored wool flowers and but...
Loris Azzaro Black Silk Halter Gown with Beaded Bodice, Circa 1970
By Loris Azzaro Couture
Located in Paris, Paris
From Loris Azzaro’s glamorous 1970s era, this long evening gown in black silk chiffon is a stunning example of his mastery of sensual elegance.
$475Sale Price|38% Off
Lanvin Mod 1970s Vibrant Foliage Vine Print Belted Gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in University City, MO
Lanvin Paris Mod 1970s vibrant foliage vine print poly knit gown The chic poly knit gown is designed with a row of matching fabric covered buttons that run down the front Designed ...
1940s Haute Couture Blue Moiré Silk Halter-Neck Maxi Gown
Located in London, GB
This incredible couture made gown was designed in the 1940s but alas, the dress has lost its labels. Tailored from the most beautiful thick moiré silk in indigo blue, it is cut to a ...
Yellow taffetas evening dress with beadwork and sequin LORIS AZZARO
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Yellow taffetas evening dress with beadwork and sequin. Boned. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. size 38 (Fr) M
2008 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz One Shoulder Green Silk Gown
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2008 Lanvin One shoulder silk gown. See runway image attached. Marked size 38, fit US siz 4/6 B: 36” W: 30” H: open Front L: 49” Rear L: 77”
John Galliano Fall Winter 2007 exquisite black silk and velvet gown
By John Galliano
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare and exquisite John Galliano black velvet gown with silk and lace details from the Fall Winter 2007 collection. As seen on the runway. Undoubtedly one of the most special pieces ...
HERVE LEGER 1990s Vintage Seafoam Bandage Gown Maxi Dress Plissee Pleats XS
By Herve Léger
Located in Switzerland, CH
Unique piece and a true eye catcher! Perfect for the festive season Beautiful Herve Leger Evening evening gown Upper neckholder bandage top with embroidery Stunning skirt part with p...
1970's Pauline Trigere Black Wool Gown with Embellishment
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's Pauline Trigere sleevleess black wool crepe gown. Very deep v neck with rhinestone embellishing all over bust and sheer back. Straight column skirt with slit up centre. Excell...
$13,440Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Runway/Editorial Sequin Embellished Gown Cruise 2017 Size 36FR
By Chanel
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Chanel Runway/Editorial Sequin Embellished Gown Cruise 2017 Size 36FR
$1,200Sale Price|25% Off
1960's Harry Algo Brown and Cream Satin Gown
By Harry Algo
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous Harry Algo brown and cream satin shirtwaist style gown from the 1960's. Upper bodice with a silk cream collar and a large brown bow. Woven satin ribbon on bodice creates che...
Sonia Rykiel Silk Beaded Gown with Elaborate Sheer Back 1990s
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful full length beaded black silk gown from Sonia Rykiel. There are lines of tubular black glass beads the full length of the dress and the front bodice is accented with a si...
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE Apricot Silk Gown of the late Betsy Bloomingdale
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE Apricot Silk Gown. Please see the measurements included in this listing and feel free to ask questions should you require additional information on this Haute...
Late 1990s Yves Saint Laurent Black Stretch Silk Plunging Cowl Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Yves Saint Laurent gown from the late 1990s is cut in a fitted, floor-length silhouette. It features a sleeveless construction with a plunging cowl neckline at the front. Crafte...
Valentino Spring 2014 Embellished Loose Fit Maxi Dress Gown
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Absolutely beautiful Valentino embellished maxi dress from the Spring 2014 collection. Bought for £4750 and worn once. Made from fluid black silk crepe with stunning Egyptian inspire...
2015 Lanvin Fuschia and Black Evening Dress with Train
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
This spotlight-stealing dress was designed as part of Lanvin’s Fall 2015 collection and was worn by Reese Witherspoon to the Critics’ Choice Awards in January 2015. Designed during A...
Azzaro Taffeta Evening Dress Sewn with Pearls and Rhinestones
By Loris Azzaro, Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Azzaro - (Made in France) Taffeta evening dress sewn with pearls and rhinestones. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good co...
Thierry Mugler Goddess Dress SS 1988 Été Africain Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning rare Thierry Mugler dress, 'African Summer' Spring Summer Collection 1988. A fabulous example of his iconic style, which often played with structure and form to create strik...
Iconic Therry Mugler Gown Hiver Shiva Surrealiste Black Sheer Silk
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail. From Thierry Mugler’s Hiver Shiva Surrealiste Collection, this iconic dress is truly wearable art. Featured on the legendary Runway Show FW 1991 - a season defined by tra...
Paul Louis Orrier Ruffled Silk Yellow and Black Plaid Gown Size 10
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Paul Louis Orrier gown is composed of a yellow and black plaid silk. The v-neckline is fabricated from pleated and ruffled layers of the patterned silk. There is a side zipper f...
An Evening Lanvin Couture Embroidered Velvet Top & Skirt Circa 1985
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1985 France A Haute Couture set by the House of Lanvin consisting of a cardinal purple silk velvet top and a grey taffeta skirt. Bustier with a large bare back neckline and che...
2008 Yves Saint Laurent Embellished Leopard Silk Chiffon Backless Dress Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Striking and highly collectible Yves Saint Laurent leopard silk chiffon evening dress, produced in France in 2008. The dress features a dramatic halter neckline and fluid floor-leng...
Vintage Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1980s Avant Garde Linen + Silk Strapless Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Avant Garde NINA RICCI Haute Couture 80s black and marigold polka dot strapless evening gown! Features a unique, yet brilliant fabric blend of Irish linen, rayon and silk ta...
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...
Black backless evening dress with rhinestone on waist ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black backless evening dress with rhinestone on waist. Main fabric composition: 71% acetate, 29% rayon. Cupro lining. Hook&eye closure on the top middle back and on the back of t...
Chanel Black Silk and Silk Chiffon Sleeveless Gown - 42 - 06A
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Chanel silk chiffon gown is black and sleeveless. It features a v-neck and a low back. There is a bow on both sides of the waist. This gown is in excellent condition. It is from...
Christian Dior John Galliano Runway Gown Spring/Summer 2000 Size 38FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior John Galliano Runway Gown Spring/Summer 2000 Size 38FR
1970's LORIS AZZARO jet back gown with low lace back
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning, jet black jersey gown by Loris Azzaro dating to the 1970's, cut in a long, fluid line that skims the body without clinging.
Black backless evening dress with rhinestone on waist ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black backless evening dress with rhinestone on waist. Main fabric composition: 71% acetate, 29% rayon. Cupro lining. Hook&eye closure on the top middle back and on the back of the w...
Rare 1990s Azzedine Alaia Black Lycra Gown Runway Sample Museum
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Rare Iconic 1990s Azzedine ALAIA Black Ribbed Lycra and Net Sleeveless Gown; V-Neck with Paneled Bodice; Deep V-back with Single Hook and Eye Strap; Full Length Skirt with Fishtail H...
1985 Jacqueline De Ribes black velvet RUNWAY couture gown sheer lace panels
By Jacqueline de Ribes
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Extremely rare Jacqueline de Ribes evening gown dating to 1985. Entirely hand-finished, the construction reflects the level of craftsmanship one would expect from haute couture.
Black evening dress draped on the bust Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black evening dress draped on the bust. Main fabric composition 60% acetate. 40% silk. Lining: 100% acetate. See-through top : silk chiffon. Bustier: silk and cotton satin ( boned an...
Christian Lacroix Fall 1998 Crinkled Taffeta Metallic Teal Off The Shoulder Gown
By Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
How to Wear: This Lacroix gown is the perfect choice for your next black tie affair, whether it's a gala, a wedding, or a winter evening event.
Damask evening dress with black velvet neckline Lydia Carlton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Damask evening dress with black velvet neckline. Main fabric composition: 25% wool, 65% acetate, 10% polyamide. Acetate lining. Boned. Gros-grain waist band inside the dress. Zip and...
Evening gown by Loris Azzaro in black and white silk jersey - Paris Circa 1980
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France Long evening dress in black and white silk jersey by Loris Azzaro Couture, dating from the 1980s. Sleeveless peplum dress with a plunging V-neckline at the back and...
2000S JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER HAUTE COUTURE Antique Silk Ball Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown is made from antique Indian Sari borders, pieced together in a masterful patchwork evocative of American quilts. This piece was the closing bridal look of the show and was ...
Vicky Tiel Black Velvet and Gold Cleopatra Gown with Bolero
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a stunning Vicky Tiel gown. The gown is composed of a beautiful black velvet and is accented with a wonderful metallic gold accordion material. The chic bolero adds the perfe...
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.