Fendi Gothic Print Embellished Dress
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Fendi Gothic Print Embellished Dress Black dress with gothic-inspired pattern and silver design to the chest.
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Gothic Dress
Y2K Gothic font MOSCHINO All over 2000s Rock N Roll Word print mini Shift Dress
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Y2K Gothic font MOSCHINO All over print 2000s mini Shift Dress MADE IN ITALY Off white and Black Soft thick material (98% Cotton / 2% Elasthane) Material has a little stretch Concea...
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Early 2000s Italian Shift Dresses
F/2012 Look # 8 Versace Macrame Gothic Cross Cocktail Dress 38 - 2
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Fall/Winter 2012 look # 8 Macrame Gothic Cross Cocktail Dress. This long sleeve, scoop neck cocktail dress features an allover macrame.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
Maralane Gothic Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A great gown for Halloween, by Maralane.The dress has a beaded and decorated bodice with shoulder straps, and a net and tired skirt. It is fully lined.
Category
Early 2000s British Evening Dresses and Gowns
Mermaid Romantic Gothic 1930s Gown and Broiderie Anglaise Jacket
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk 1930's gown with incredible seaming and lines plus a white broiderie anglaise bolero jacket. The dress skims the body with a front V neckline, sides gathered on...
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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns
AB Soul Italian Gray Corset Ruffled Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gothic AB Soul Italian dress combining a structured corset-inspired bodice with a softly gathered, ruffled skirt.
Category
Early 2000s Aesthetic Day Dresses
1990S Black Rayon & Nylon Lace Long Sleeved Gothic Gown Lined In Silk
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Rayon & Nylon Lace Long Sleeved Goth...
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1990s Formal Gowns
Lillie Rubin Sheer Black Polka Dot and Lace Soft Tulle Gothic Evening Gown SM
By Lillie Rubin
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Make an unforgettable entrance wearing this stunning Lillie Rubin sheer black ballgown. The gown has beautiful details. Embellished with a play of textures: gorgeous floral black lac...
Category
1980s American Ball Gowns
New Tom Ford for Gucci 2002 Collection Black Silk Deep Plunge Open Back Dress 44
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Deep Plunging Dress Gown 2002 Gothic Collection Designer size 44 - US 8 100% Silk, Deep Plunge, Open Back, Double Spaghetti Straps, Ribbon Applique,...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
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F/2012 look # 8 NEW VERSACE MACRAME GOTHIC CROSS COCKTAIL DRESS 38 - 2
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Macrame Gothic Cross Cocktail Dress This long sleeve, scoop neck cocktail dress features an allover macrame Gothic cross overlay.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
F/2012 look # 6 NEW VERSACE MACRAME GOTHIC CROSS COCKTAIL SILK DRESS 38 - 2
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Actual Runway Samole Fall/Winter 2012 Look # 6 Macrame Gothic Cross Cocktail Dress This long sleeve, turtle neck cocktail dress features an allover macrame Gothic cross...
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses
1990's Zandra Rhodes Sheer Black Tulle Bare Shoulder Tassel High-Low Gothic Gown
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Brreathtaking Zandra Rhodes black gothic evening gown dating back to the early 1990's.
Category
1990s English Aesthetic Evening Dresses
RODARTE Fall 08 Sheer Lace RUNWAY Dress 2/4 $8k NWT
By Rodarte
Located in New York City, NY
Always edgy fashion house, Rodarte, created this magnificent dress from its gothic-inspired Fall 2008 collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses
Versace F/W 2012 Runway Unworn Gothic Cross Embroidered Leather Velvet Dress
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace F/W 2012 Runway Unworn Gothic Cross Embroidered Leather Velvet Black Dress IT 44 Look 2 from the Spring 2012 Collection.
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2010s Day Dresses
Versace F/W 2012 Runway Unworn Gothic Cross Embroidered Leather Velvet Dress
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace F/W 2012 Runway Unworn Gothic Cross Embroidered Leather Velvet Black Dress IT 38 Look 2 from the Spring 2012 Collection.
Category
2010s Day Dresses
New Gucci $14000 Resort 2017 Gothic Black Laser-Cut Lamb Leather Dress It. 40
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
The reason he chose this location is because he wanted it to be held in a Gothic Church. Explaining to Vogue Michele claimed “To dive in this Gothic sea of inspiration!
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Mollie Parnis Vintage 70s 1970s Lace Up Puff Sleeves Black Gothic Silk Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Sparks, NV
Heavy duty black lace up dress in what feels like a wool/ silk blend. Rhinestone eyelits and silk lining. By Mollie Parnis. Details Fully lined Back zip and hook closure Side...
Category
1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Roberto Cavalli rare chocolate brown silk Constellation dress 1990s
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Roberto Cavalli rare silk Constellation dress 1990s...Chocolate brown silk (with 3% Lycra for a bit of stretch) fabric is printed all over with stars in gold glitter, constellations,...
Category
1990s Italian Day Dresses
Lanvin Alber Elbaz Runway Ad Campaign Floral Print Dress Fall 2011
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This gothic romance of a dress is a showstopper that can easily be styled with a pair of boots or strappy heels and is the perfect choice for a wedding, cocktail party, or special oc...
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2010s French Cocktail Dresses
Riccardo Tisci
By Riccardo Tisci
Located in Toronto, ON
Riccardo Tisci (Givenchy designer) black satin dress. 1920's/gothic inspired design with raw deconstructed exposed seams.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses
1980s Thierry Mugler Modern Gothic Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A sort of modern Gothic twist on the wiggle dress from master designer Thierry Mugler in a rich black synthetic blend.
Category
1980s French Day Dresses
1940s Romantic Gothic Black Maxi Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk 1940's maxi dress with an interesting interplay of demure and sexy. It has a small peter pan collar and puff short sleeves. The bodice is semi fitted- plain in...
Category
1940s Unknown Maxi Dresses
Rare Vintage Helmut Lang Runway 2001 Leather "Gothic" Perforated Dress Mint
By Helmut Lang
Located in New York, NY
Helmut Lang leather perforated dress from runway 2001. Minimalist style but at a same time recognizable Helmut Lang style leather dress punched with holes showing the intimidating ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses
Versace F/W 2012 Runway Gothic Cross Print Metal Mesh Mini Dress
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace F/W 2012 Runway Gothic Cross Print Metal Mesh Mini Dress IT 38
Category
2010s Day Dresses
1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Gothic Tube Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Show some skin in our incredible 1990s Jean Paul Gaultier tube dress! Sheer stretchy black mesh panel on top, looks fantastic with a bra or if you're feeling a little scandalous: all...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses
Dior dress 'Gothic Chic' by John Galliano Fall-Winter 2006
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 2006 Fall-Winter 'Gothic Chic' Collection "Gothic chic" under the artistic direction of John Galliano.
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
1940's Romantic Gothic Black Maxi
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk 1940's maxi dress with lovely long lines. It is an interesting interplay of demure and sexy. It has a peter pan collar and puff short sleeves with padding in...
Category
1940s Unknown Maxi Dresses
New Tom Ford for Gucci 2002 Collection Black Silk Deep Plunge Open Back Dress 44
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Deep Plunging Dress Gown 2002 Gothic Collection Designer size 44 - US 8 100% Silk, Deep Plunge, Open Back, Double Spaghetti Straps, Ribbon Applique,...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Yoji Yamamoto "Gothic Collection" Black Deconstructed Button Coat/Dress
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in New York, NY
As only Yohji can create, this wonderfully detailed optional coat/dress from his "Gothic Collection" comes to life when in motion, such has the center-back tram-flap...
Category
1990s French Coats
Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Black Gothic Fantasy Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderfully romantic and gothic.
Category
1990s French Evening Dresses
Heavenly Tom Ford Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Brown Silk Runway Dress & Obi!
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Melbourne, AU
Heavenly Tom Ford Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Brown Silk Runway Dress & Obi!
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
Rare Tom Ford For Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Silk Runway Dress! IT42
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Melbourne, AU
Rare Tom Ford For Gucci Fall Winter 2002 Gothic Collection Silk Runway Dress In Italian Size 42!
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
Heavenly Tom Ford Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Runway Dress & Obi
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Melbourne, AU
Who could ever forget Tom Ford's fall/winter 2002 Gothic Collection for Gucci... with that dark chinoiseriesque styling & heavenly detailing?
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
Rare Tom Ford Gucci 02 Gothic Collection Black Silk Bandage Backless Runway Gown
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Melbourne, AU
Uber Rare Tom Ford Gucci FW02 Gothic Collection Black Silk Bandage Backless Runway Gown! Who could ever forget Tom Ford's fall/winter 2002 Gothic Collection for Gucci... with that...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Uber Rare Tom Ford Gucci FW02 Gothic Collection Brown Silk Backless Runway Gown
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Melbourne, AU
Who could ever forget Tom Ford's fall/winter 2002 Gothic Collection for Gucci... with that dark chinoiseriesque styling & heavenly detailing? This extraordinary gown, surely one of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns
Jiwon Park Black Tulle Ballgown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dark, romantic, and dramatic, this dress channels gothic glamour perfectly. The strapless ruched bodice is intricate, punctuated on one side with theatrical corset-like lacing.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North Korean Contemporary Day Dresses
Sarah Whitworth Pure Silk Dupion Black & White Gothic Bustle Vintage Party Dress
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Sarah Whitworth Pure Silk Dupion Black & White Gothic Bustle Vintage Party Dress, 1980s Estimated Size: UK 8/ US 4/ EU 36.
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1980s English Cocktail Dresses
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Gothic Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary gothic dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray and more. Finding the perfect gothic dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Versace, Gucci and Helmut Lang are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
How Much is a Gothic Dress?
On average, a gothic dress on 1stDibs sells for $1,272, while they’re typically $348 on the low end and $8,500 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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