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Gene Shelley

Gene Shelley's Yellow Floral Motif Iridescent Wool Knit Gown Size 6
Gene Shelley's Yellow Floral Motif Iridescent Wool Knit Gown Size 6

Gene Shelley's Yellow Floral Motif Iridescent Wool Knit Gown Size 6

By Gene Shelly

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Gene Shelley's gown is composed a stretch sequined wool knit, adorned with sequins and beading

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20th Century Hong Kong Evening Dresses

1960s Gene Shelly’s Gold Sequin Keyhole Long Bell Sleeve Vintage Wool 60s Gown
1960s Gene Shelly’s Gold Sequin Keyhole Long Bell Sleeve Vintage Wool 60s Gown

1960s Gene Shelly’s Gold Sequin Keyhole Long Bell Sleeve Vintage Wool 60s Gown

By Gene Shelley International Boutique, Gene Shelley

Located in San Diego, CA

Phenomenal early 60s GENE SHELLY’S International Boutique International gold sequined full length

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1960s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

1960s Lime Green Fully Sequined 3/4 Sleeves Vintage 60s Wool Dress
1960s Lime Green Fully Sequined 3/4 Sleeves Vintage 60s Wool Dress

1960s Lime Green Fully Sequined 3/4 Sleeves Vintage 60s Wool Dress

By Gene Shelley International Boutique

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic early 60s vintage lime green fully sequined 3/4 sleeves wool dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout the entire dress. Fully lined in rayon with full metal zi...

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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

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Gene Shelly Sequin Bridal Dress
Gene Shelly Sequin Bridal Dress

Gene Shelly Sequin Bridal Dress

By Gene Shelley

Located in San Francisco, CA

This decadent, FULLY beaded capsleeve dress is an exceptionally beautiful example of Gene Shelly's

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1960s Wedding Dresses

1960's Gene Shelly Chartreuse Yellow Sequin Beaded Stretch Knit Cocktail Dress
1960's Gene Shelly Chartreuse Yellow Sequin Beaded Stretch Knit Cocktail Dress

1960's Gene Shelly Chartreuse Yellow Sequin Beaded Stretch Knit Cocktail Dress

By Gene Shelley International Boutique, Gene Shelley

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Seductive mid-century Gene Shelly designer garments are in a class of their own! They are always

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1960s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1960s Gene Shelley Sequined Knit Dress
1960s Gene Shelley Sequined Knit Dress

1960s Gene Shelley Sequined Knit Dress

By Gene Shelly

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous Gene Shelley Design for Boutique International: 1960s light blue iridescent sequins and

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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

1960s Gene Shelley Wool Knit Bronzed Beaded Cocktail Dress
1960s Gene Shelley Wool Knit Bronzed Beaded Cocktail Dress

1960s Gene Shelley Wool Knit Bronzed Beaded Cocktail Dress

By Gene Shelley, Gene Shelly

Located in Gresham, OR

A fabulous 1960s Gene Shelley beige boucle knit cocktail dress, completely lined with heavily

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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

60s Gene Shelley  Black Bead and Sequin Gown - Hollywood Glam
60s Gene Shelley  Black Bead and Sequin Gown - Hollywood Glam

60s Gene Shelley Black Bead and Sequin Gown - Hollywood Glam

By Gene Shelley International Boutique, Gene Shelly

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Hollywood glam black hand-beaded and sequined full-length gown on wool knit to contour to every curve, wool knitwith cap sleeves, deep cut back and side slit. Size 6-8

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1960s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

50s Gene Shelley Solid Black Hand-Sequined Wool Knit Gown
50s Gene Shelley Solid Black Hand-Sequined Wool Knit Gown

50s Gene Shelley Solid Black Hand-Sequined Wool Knit Gown

By Gene Shelly

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful, glamorous 1950s gown of wool knit entirely covered in hand-sewn black sequins. The white mink cuffs are tacked on and can be removed if desired. Curved front slit.

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1950s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

50s Gold Sequin on Wool Knit Gown - Spectacular!
50s Gold Sequin on Wool Knit Gown - Spectacular!

50s Gold Sequin on Wool Knit Gown - Spectacular!

Located in Gresham, OR

. Super-sexy with a deep cut back and curved front slit. Metal back zipper. Made by Gene Shelley

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1950s Hong Kong Evening Gowns

1960s Bruce Arnold Red Sequin and Beaded Gown
1960s Bruce Arnold Red Sequin and Beaded Gown

1960s Bruce Arnold Red Sequin and Beaded Gown

By BRUCE ARNOLD

Located in London, GB

end department store or retailer. These evening dresses are comparable with Gene Shelley in terms of

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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses

1960s Fully Sequin & Bead Gene Shelley
1960s Fully Sequin & Bead Gene Shelley

1960s Fully Sequin & Bead Gene Shelley

By Gene Shelly

Located in Rockwood, ON

Gene Shelly pieces always bowled me over. They are always fully sequined and would have been done

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1960's Beaded Sequin Green Graphic Stretch-Knit Hourglass Evening Gown
Vintage 1960's Beaded Sequin Green Graphic Stretch-Knit Hourglass Evening Gown

Vintage 1960's Beaded Sequin Green Graphic Stretch-Knit Hourglass Evening Gown

By Gene Shelley International Boutique

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

fully-sequined by hand and fit to flatter the figure. This treasure by the upscale "Gene Shelly's

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1960s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Gene Shelley Red and Pink Sequined Knit Evening Dress with Slit Front, 1960
Gene Shelley Red and Pink Sequined Knit Evening Dress with Slit Front, 1960

Gene Shelley Red and Pink Sequined Knit Evening Dress with Slit Front, 1960

By Gene Shelly, Gene Shelley International Boutique

Located in San Francisco, CA

One of a kind 1950's/60's heavily hand sequined custom made knit dress in shades of red and pink. V neckline, form fitting silhouette and front slit makes this dress a real show stop...

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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses

Gene Shelly Fuchsia Sequined Floral Soft Wool Sweater Knit Dress, 1960s
Gene Shelly Fuchsia Sequined Floral Soft Wool Sweater Knit Dress, 1960s

Gene Shelly Fuchsia Sequined Floral Soft Wool Sweater Knit Dress, 1960s

By Gene Shelley

Located in Houston, TX

Resplendent curve - hugging sweater knit sequin dress. This mid century piece is maxi length, has short sleeves, a rounded collar, a medium scoop back, and a gently fluted skirt. The...

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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses

1960s Gene Shelly Pink Beaded Wiggle Dress
1960s Gene Shelly Pink Beaded Wiggle Dress

1960s Gene Shelly Pink Beaded Wiggle Dress

By Gene Shelley, Gene Shelly

Located in North Hollywood, CA

1960’s Gene Shelly pink beaded wiggle dress with beaded tassel details. Floral print design

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1960s Casual Dresses

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By Prada

Located in Capri, IT

Prada's latest runway collection featured glowing fluorescents contrasted with tweed and construction-inspired vests, with this tulle dress making its way into multiple looks. Made i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Moschino Couture! Cruise Me Baby Vintage One Shoulder Black Knit Dress

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By Moschino Couture

Located in Sparks, NV

Simple and chic one shoulder little black dress by Moschino Couture! Details: Unlined Side Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: I 42/ D 38/ F 38/ GB 10/ US 8 Color: Black Lab...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse

1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse

By Diane von Furstenberg

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...

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Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...

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1990s Italian Ballerina Dresses

Vintage Designer Moroccan Caftan, Metallic Brocade Kaftan with Pink and Gold
Vintage Designer Moroccan Caftan, Metallic Brocade Kaftan with Pink and Gold

Vintage Designer Moroccan Caftan, Metallic Brocade Kaftan with Pink and Gold

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Elegant vintage brocade designer Moroccan kaftan, embroidered with pink and gold. This chic Bohemian maxi dress brocade kaftan is embroidered and embellished with handwoven thread tr...

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Alexander McQueen Iconic 'IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE' Cowhide Waist Pants F/W 1997
Alexander McQueen Iconic 'IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE' Cowhide Waist Pants F/W 1997

Alexander McQueen Iconic 'IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE' Cowhide Waist Pants F/W 1997

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

Fabulous black wool pants by Alexander McQueen from his famous iconic 'It's a Jungle Out There' F/W 1997 collection. They are a real stand out with a stylized multi point cowhide yok...

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1990s Italian Pants

John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set

John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set

By John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...

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Red Silk Sleeveless Cocktail Dress w Convertible Draped Scarf Back - L, 1960s
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Located in Tucson, AZ

An ingenious design, this dress features a draped shoulder-to-shoulder scarf that may be worn in the back, the front, or even on the head for three different and completely captivati...

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...

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Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

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Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Pleated Dress

Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Pleated Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in New York, NY

Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 White Fan Pleated Dress; with pleated gathering to central metal ring at midriff, satin-covered lightly-boned corset to interior. Fits US size 4, EU 34; Miss...

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1990s French Evening Dresses

Chanel Silk Charmeuse Ribbon Trim Cocktail Dress Circa 1990s
Chanel Silk Charmeuse Ribbon Trim Cocktail Dress Circa 1990s

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By Chanel

Located in University City, MO

Chanel Silk charmeuse ribbon trim cocktail dress c 1990s Size 34 The elegant Chanel black silk evening dress is designed with slit detail on both shoulders accented with black ribb...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage washed babylamb leather coat FR36 S
rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage washed babylamb leather coat FR36 S

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By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Vintage washed blue babylamb leather coat FR36 S Reference: TGAS/E00670 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Material: Lambskin Leather Color: Blue, ...

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UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
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By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford lace dress From his SS 1996 collection for Gucci Finest black lace Fully lined with nude silk Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 38 Seen in the AD campaig...

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John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress

John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Prices for a gene shelley can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $600 and can go as high as $1,895, while, on average they fetch $800.

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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