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Lloyd Klein Brown Jersey One shoulder Gown with sheer bodice
Lloyd Klein Brown Jersey One shoulder Gown with sheer bodice

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

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Black Backless Evening Dress
Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Black Backless Evening Dress

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...

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Reception gown with train in velvet embroidered with marcasite – France, Marseil
Reception gown with train in velvet embroidered with marcasite – France, Marseil

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...

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1880s French Court Gowns

Chanel métiers d’art Paris Cosmopolite 2017 Monica Bellucci sequined gown
Chanel métiers d’art Paris Cosmopolite 2017 Monica Bellucci sequined gown

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...

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2010s French Evening Gowns

1930s Interesting Draped Floral Print Evening Dress
1930s Interesting Draped Floral Print Evening Dress

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...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Gowns

1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Documented Pale Pink Satin Gown
1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Documented Pale Pink Satin Gown

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...

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1990s French Evening Dresses

1970s Jean Patou Burgundy Plum Silk Charmeuse Gown
1970s Jean Patou Burgundy Plum Silk Charmeuse Gown

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)

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1970s French Evening Gowns

1980's LEONARD of Paris metallic silver gold brocade strapless gown
1980's LEONARD of Paris metallic silver gold brocade strapless gown

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.

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress
Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress

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...

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler Bombshell Gown FW 1986 Silk Velvet Dress Black
Thierry Mugler Bombshell Gown FW 1986 Silk Velvet Dress Black

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...

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Gorgeous Black Evening Dress
Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Gorgeous Black Evening Dress

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...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Pierre Balmain Couture Turquoise Silk Chiffon Cocktail Gown- France Circa 1958
A Pierre Balmain Couture Turquoise Silk Chiffon Cocktail Gown- France Circa 1958

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...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Balenciaga Fall 2016 Floral Print High-Low Gown Look #30
Balenciaga Fall 2016 Floral Print High-Low Gown Look #30

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...

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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior John Galliano Runway Gown Fall/Winter 2007 Size 36FR
Christian Dior John Galliano Runway Gown Fall/Winter 2007 Size 36FR

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

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown, Paul Poiret Textile
1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown, Paul Poiret Textile

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 ...

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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gold evening slip dress with lace edge LOLITA LEMPICKA
Gold evening slip dress with lace edge LOLITA LEMPICKA

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

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Lacroix Midnight Sparkle Runway Gown FW 98/99
Christian Lacroix Midnight Sparkle Runway Gown FW 98/99

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...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lanvin Black and Silver Silk Gown- Circa 80's
Lanvin Black and Silver Silk Gown- Circa 80's

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.

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Haute Couture Black Velvet Pierre Balmain Evening Dress
Haute Couture Black Velvet Pierre Balmain Evening Dress

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...

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1960s French Evening Dresses

2019 Runway Documented Givenchy Black Silk One Sleeve Gown
2019 Runway Documented Givenchy Black Silk One Sleeve Gown

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...

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2010s French Evening Dresses

1970's Color Block Silk Jacquard Gown with Scarf
1970's Color Block Silk Jacquard Gown with Scarf

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 ...

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1970s French Evening Gowns

Givenchy silk chiffon corseted evening dress, c. 2007
Givenchy silk chiffon corseted evening dress, c. 2007

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 -

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lanvin Bottle Green Draped Jersey Strapless Evening Dress
Lanvin Bottle Green Draped Jersey Strapless Evening Dress

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Amazing John Galliano Pointelle Knit and Embroidered Evening Dress
Amazing John Galliano Pointelle Knit and Embroidered Evening Dress

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...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Loris Azzaro Black Silk Halter Gown with Beaded Bodice, Circa 1970
Loris Azzaro Black Silk Halter Gown with Beaded Bodice, Circa 1970

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.

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lanvin Mod 1970s Vibrant Foliage Vine Print Belted Gown
Lanvin Mod 1970s Vibrant Foliage Vine Print Belted Gown

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 ...

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s Haute Couture Blue Moiré Silk Halter-Neck Maxi Gown
1940s Haute Couture Blue Moiré Silk Halter-Neck Maxi Gown

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 ...

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1940s French Evening Dresses

Yellow taffetas evening dress with beadwork and sequin LORIS AZZARO
Yellow taffetas evening dress with beadwork and sequin LORIS AZZARO

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

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1980s French Evening Dresses

2008 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz One Shoulder Green Silk Gown
2008 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz One Shoulder Green Silk Gown

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”

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

John Galliano Fall Winter 2007 exquisite black silk and velvet gown
John Galliano Fall Winter 2007 exquisite black silk and velvet gown

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 ...

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

HERVE LEGER 1990s Vintage Seafoam Bandage Gown Maxi Dress Plissee Pleats XS
HERVE LEGER 1990s Vintage Seafoam Bandage Gown Maxi Dress Plissee Pleats XS

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...

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1990s French Evening Gowns

1970's Pauline Trigere Black Wool Gown with Embellishment
1970's Pauline Trigere Black Wool Gown with Embellishment

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...

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1970s French Evening Gowns

1960's Harry Algo Brown and Cream Satin Gown
1960's Harry Algo Brown and Cream Satin Gown

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...

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1960s French Evening Gowns

Sonia Rykiel Silk Beaded Gown with Elaborate Sheer Back 1990s
Sonia Rykiel Silk Beaded Gown with Elaborate Sheer Back 1990s

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...

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1990s French Evening Gowns

GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE Apricot Silk Gown of the late Betsy Bloomingdale
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE Apricot Silk Gown of the late Betsy Bloomingdale

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...

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1970s French Evening Gowns

Late 1990s Yves Saint Laurent Black Stretch Silk Plunging Cowl Gown
Late 1990s Yves Saint Laurent Black Stretch Silk Plunging Cowl Gown

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...

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1990s French Evening Gowns

Valentino Spring 2014 Embellished Loose Fit Maxi Dress Gown
Valentino Spring 2014 Embellished Loose Fit Maxi Dress Gown

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...

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2010s French Evening Gowns

2015 Lanvin Fuschia and Black Evening Dress with Train
2015 Lanvin Fuschia and Black Evening Dress with Train

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...

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2010s French Evening Dresses

Azzaro Taffeta Evening Dress Sewn with Pearls and Rhinestones
Azzaro Taffeta Evening Dress Sewn with Pearls and Rhinestones

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...

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Thierry Mugler Goddess Dress SS 1988 Été Africain Gown
Thierry Mugler Goddess Dress SS 1988 Été Africain Gown

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...

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Iconic Therry Mugler Gown Hiver Shiva Surrealiste Black Sheer Silk
Iconic Therry Mugler Gown Hiver Shiva Surrealiste Black Sheer Silk

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...

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1990s French Evening Dresses

Paul Louis Orrier Ruffled Silk Yellow and Black Plaid Gown Size 10
Paul Louis Orrier Ruffled Silk Yellow and Black Plaid Gown Size 10

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...

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20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

An Evening Lanvin Couture Embroidered Velvet Top & Skirt Circa 1985
An Evening Lanvin Couture Embroidered Velvet Top & Skirt Circa 1985

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...

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1980s French Evening Dresses

2008 Yves Saint Laurent Embellished Leopard Silk Chiffon Backless Dress Gown
2008 Yves Saint Laurent Embellished Leopard Silk Chiffon Backless Dress Gown

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...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

Vintage Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1980s Avant Garde Linen + Silk Strapless Gown
Vintage Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1980s Avant Garde Linen + Silk Strapless Gown

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...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Valentino Women's Gold Nude Tiered Tulle Lace Gown, Size IT44
Valentino Women's Gold Nude Tiered Tulle Lace Gown, Size IT44

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...

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2010s French Evening Gowns

Black backless evening dress with rhinestone on waist ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Black backless evening dress with rhinestone on waist ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

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...

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2010s French Evening Dresses

Chanel Black Silk and Silk Chiffon Sleeveless Gown - 42 - 06A
Chanel Black Silk and Silk Chiffon Sleeveless Gown - 42 - 06A

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...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's LORIS AZZARO jet back gown with low lace back
1970's LORIS AZZARO jet back gown with low lace back

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.

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black backless evening dress with rhinestone on waist ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Black backless evening dress with rhinestone on waist ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

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...

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2010s French Evening Dresses

Rare 1990s Azzedine Alaia Black Lycra Gown Runway Sample Museum
Rare 1990s Azzedine Alaia Black Lycra Gown Runway Sample Museum

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...

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1990s French Evening Gowns

1985 Jacqueline De Ribes black velvet RUNWAY couture gown sheer lace panels
1985 Jacqueline De Ribes black velvet RUNWAY couture gown sheer lace panels

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.

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black evening dress draped on the bust Thierry Mugler
Black evening dress draped on the bust Thierry Mugler

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...

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1990s French Evening Dresses

Christian Lacroix Fall 1998 Crinkled Taffeta Metallic Teal Off The Shoulder Gown
Christian Lacroix Fall 1998 Crinkled Taffeta Metallic Teal Off The Shoulder Gown

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.

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1990s French Evening Gowns

Damask evening dress with black velvet neckline Lydia Carlton
Damask evening dress with black velvet neckline Lydia Carlton

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...

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Evening gown by Loris Azzaro in black and white silk jersey - Paris Circa 1980
Evening gown by Loris Azzaro in black and white silk jersey - Paris Circa 1980

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...

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1980s French Maxi Dress

2000S JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER HAUTE COUTURE Antique Silk Ball Gown
2000S JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER HAUTE COUTURE Antique Silk Ball Gown

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 ...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vicky Tiel Black Velvet and Gold Cleopatra Gown with Bolero
Vicky Tiel Black Velvet and Gold Cleopatra Gown with Bolero

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...

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20th Century French Evening Gowns

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French Evening Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary french evening gown you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Gray and more. Finding the perfect french evening gown may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 18th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Christian Dior, Carven and Dolce & Gabbana are consistently popular. Finding a french evening gown for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a French Evening Gown?

On average, a french evening gown on 1stDibs sells for $1,535, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $18,397 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

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.

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