Galvan London V-Neck Satin Gown
By Galvan
Located in London, GB
Brand New - Galvan London V-Neck Satin Gown Metallic 'Bella' gown in midnight blue, designed with a deep V-neckline and overlapping crossover waist bands.
Galvan London V-Neck Satin Gown
By Galvan
Located in London, GB
Brand New - Galvan London V-Neck Satin Gown Metallic 'Bella' gown in midnight blue, designed with a deep V-neckline and overlapping crossover waist bands.
GALVAN LONDON 501 Pleated Tuxedo black white satin long gown FR36 S
By Galvan
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GALVAN LONDON 501 Pleated Tuxedo black white satin long gown FR36 S Reference: JACG/A00257 Brand: Galvan Model: 501 Pleated Tuxedo Material: Acetate, Blend Color: Black, White Patter...
Galvan London Long Sleeved Navy Blue Sequin Shift Dress
By Galvan
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Galvan London metallic sequin shift dress with long sleeves and a clean, straight silhouette. Features contour seaming through the bodice. Fully covered in fine, vertically textured ...
Turquoise blue sequin dress sleeveless and backless Galvan London
By Galvan
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Turquoise blue sequin dress sleeveless and backless. SIZE 6 ( Us)
GALVAN LONDON 1616 Stardust silver black sequin deep V slit sleeve gown IT36 XXS
By Galvan
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GALVAN LONDON 1616 Stardust silver black sequin deep V slit sleeve gown IT36 XXS Reference: JACG/A00142 Brand: Galvan Model: 1616 Stardust Material: Viscose Color: Silver, Black Patt...
Galvan Pandora Satin-Crepe Halterneck Gown
By Galvan
Located in London, GB
Galvan London long gown. Satin-crepe. Ties at neck.
Galvan London Pinwheel Twisted Textured Midi Dress
By Galvan
Located in London, GB
Shimmering metallic dress with a twist-front detail that drapes down to a swinging skirt that has a thigh-high side slit. Round neck. Long sleeves. Concealed zip closure. In black. 9...
Galvan London Sequined Jersey Gown UK 12
Located in London, GB
This gown by Galvan London is cut from pink and gold sequined jersey and has a sleek silhouette that falls to a floor length, it has a racer back giving you that extra confidence.
Galvan London Vera Sequined Silk Georgette Gown UK 16
Located in London, GB
This gown by Galvan London is cut from red sequined silk-georgette and has a knotted, draped front that falls to a floor length, it has a plunging neckline and structured shoulders g...
Galvan London Emerald Silk Sienna Dress UK 8
By Galvan
Located in London, GB
Galvan London Emerald Silk Sienna Dress -Emerald colour, 100% silk -Sleeveless -Halterneck -Pull-over closure -Keyhole opening on back Please note, these items are pre-owned and...
$2,395
Size: 42 / 8 - 10
Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Size 42 / 8 Black and White Silk Chiffon Vintage 90s Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s KARL LAGERFELD black and white dress ! Features a black silk chiffon skirt, white pique cotton bodice and black sheer halter. Hidden zipper up the back of the s...
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa Navy Silk Gown, 2005
By Calvin Klein Collection
Located in Marlborough, GB
Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa navy silk gown, 2005 Worn by Natalia Vodianova to the launch party of CK’s Euphoria fragrance, which she was the face of. Sensual and minim...
Victoria Beckham Women's Asymmetric Draped Midi Dress in Fig Sateen
By Victoria Beckham
Located in London, GB
Stunningly cut, sexy chic Victoria Beckham Asymmetric Draped Midi Dress. Bought for £990 and new with tags. Made from semi glossy Fig coloured acetate mix sateen with super modern fe...
Krizia Vintage Braided Silk Bodice Black Formal Maxi Dress
By Krizia
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple but chic black maxi dress by Krizia featuring a braided silk bodice, sweetheart bustline, and spaghetti straps. 20" Front slit. DETAILS Zip + Snap Closure Fully lined i...
Victoria Beckham Myrtle Jacquard Drape Front Maxi Dress
By Victoria Beckham
Located in London, GB
Slinky Victoria Beckham Myrtle Jacquard Drape Front Maxi Dress. Bought for £895 and new with Matches tag attached. Made from fluid navy jacquard viscose, it has a super flattering, p...
$4,495
Size: Medium / Large
1970s Halston Black Sequin Wrap Dress Vintage Studio 54 Disco Evening Red Carpet
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and glamorous 1970s Halston black sequin wrap dress, the epitome of Studio 54 chic. Designed with Halston’s signature minimalist sophistication, this dazzling piece is fully c...
New Badgley Mischka Beaded Evening Dress Gown Sz 6
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Conroe, TX
Badgley Mischka Gown Brand New with Tags Bead Trim on Bodice and around waist Zipper and Hook Closure Pleated Bodice V-Shaped Front and Back Top We are happy to provide measurements ...
Night blue sequin cocktail dress GALLIANO
By John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Night blue sequin cocktail dress. Polyester jersey lining. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Silicone strap inside the bust on the top edge. SIZE 36 (Fr) S
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Bellville Sassoon Late 1980’s Black and White Point D’Esprit Gown - Size 8
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bellville Sassoon Late 1980’s Black and White Point D’Esprit Gown - Size 8 This late 80’s early 90’s vintage gown is made of a black point d’esprit that is trimmed in white lace. Th...
Gucci Backless Silk Halter Gown S/S 2010
By Frida Giannini, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous elegant black silk dress from Gucci S/S 2010 collection. The halter style dress has a front plunging cut out below a fabulous silver grey choker style collar with adjustab...
Oscar De La Renta Black & White Gown with Scalloped edged Lace Bodice Size Small
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bill Blass gown is composed of a scalloped edged lace bodice with pedlum and features a ruffled neckline. The skirt is a ribbed textured silk, comes with a velvet bow. There is...
$1,200Sale Price|22% Off
Jacques Griffe Navy Blue Sequin Mini Dress & Bolero Circa 1960
By Jacques Griffe
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's haute couture Jacques Griffe spaghetti strap mini dress and matching short sleeve bolero with a hook and eye closure. Beautiful hand beaded sequins. Purple silk lining. Very s...
Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Black White Plunging Cleavage Cut Out Gown Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and highly collectible museum quality vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL by TOM FORD black and white plunging runway cut-out gown ! Features a soft crepe blend fabric that hugs the ...
$2,775
Size: Small / Small Medium
Amazing Vintage Jean Louis Couture Black and White Strapless Bow Gown
By Jean Louis
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage JEAN LOUIS COUTURE black and white strapless silk evening gown! Features black bows along the front and back top bodice. Ivory silk taffeta bodice, with a black silk...
Valentino Boutique 1990 black white ruffle organza maxi dress
By Valentino
Located in CANNES, FR
Valentino Boutique circa 1990 Black and white organza long dress with ruffles. UK size 10. Very good condition.
Ralph Lauren Purple Label Gold Chain Evening Dress, SS 2008
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Ralph Lauren ▪ Creative Director: Ralph Lauren ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2008 ▪ Fabric: Metal, Silk, Tulle ▪ Size: US4 - UK8 - FR36 ▪ Made in: United States ▪ Condition: E...
2000s KRIZIA Sheer micro mini beaded yellow
By Krizia
Located in Austin, TX
2000s KRIZIA Sheer mini beaded nylon and spandex with beading Condition: Excellent 33" bust, 30" waist, 31" hips, 29" length One size ( fits US 0 - 6 )
ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Rubiera, RE
ROBERTO CAVALLI Long dress, black background, floral pattern, thin straps. Deep neckline on the back. 90% polyamide/nylon 10% Elastane/Spandex SIZE L Made in Italy Flat measurements:...
$580Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Kelly Green Virgin Wool Knit 60s Vintage Mod Short Sleeve Shift Dress
By KIMBERLY
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s Kelly green 100% Virgin wool knit short sleeve shift dress! Super soft virgin wool feels luxurious against the skin! Flattering shift shape, with a slight A-line. Mod butt...
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress IT42
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 1990s Dolce & Gabbana mini slip dress is crafted from brown silk satin with delicate white lace trim. The lingerie-inspired design features adjustable straps, a soft bustlin...
Crysanthemum Embroidered Silk Kimono
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Crysanthemum Embroidered Silk Kimono from the 1950's. Hand embroidered florals on aquamarine silk crepe base with rayon? lining. Self belt. Size 36 label. 1950's Japan x e...
Comme des Garçons Spring 2008 Blue Gingham Chiffon Ruffled Bolero
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons Ready-to-Wear Spring 2008 navy blue gingham heavily ruffled bolero. This playful piece will strike CdG collectors as visually similar to the iconic...
1960s Lilli Diamond Brand New Light Pink Silk Wiggle Dress w/ Paillettes + Beads
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 1960s Lilli Diamond light pink chiffon dress, with pailletes, beads, and sequins embellished throughout. Brand new, with original store tags, this deadstock dress is simp...
2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made with an internal corset to keep the shape of the dress. Some damage due to young rich girls who's mother's taught them no sense of decorum. Damage is on side where t...
1930s Ivory Silk Satin Bias Cut Evening Wedding Dress V Neck Open Back
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930s ivory silk crepe back satin bias cut evening wedding dress V neck open back. Original from the 1930s, worn as a wedding dress this dress is very beautiful and would be perfect ...
90's Vintage Couture Silk Hand Embroidered Beaded Cowl Back Evening Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
perfect for bride, bridal, wedding Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier This is a 1:1 1990's Vintage Beige color with delicate f...
GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA PRINT SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Timeless classic - a true beauty! Loved by many celebritie...
1987 Chanel Spring Summer Black and White Wool Jacket with Herringbone Trim
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel 1987 Spring/Summer RTW collection wool jacket by Karl Lagerfeld. All the bells and whistles you want in a vintage Chanel classic piece; black wool boucle, graphic black and wh...
Oscar de la Renta Gold Sequin Polka Dot Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta metallic gold sequin fitted sleeveless party dress. The sequins switch direction in spots, forming a polka dot pattern. The perfect holiday dress! Back zip and hook...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Quilted Metallic Gold Pencil Skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s metallic gold quilted pencil skirt by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche. Fully lined with side zip and hook closure and pockets. The marked size is 38, and the skirt fits ...
Christian Dior dress by John Galliano circa 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 2000 under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Geometrical-pattern silk muslin dress with flounces, in red, pink, and yellow tones. Red ...
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.