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Maralane Gothic Evening Gown
Maralane Gothic Evening Gown

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

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Early 2000s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Mermaid Romantic Gothic 1930s Gown and Broiderie Anglaise Jacket
Mermaid Romantic Gothic 1930s Gown and Broiderie Anglaise Jacket

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

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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Fendi Gothic Print Embellished Dress
Fendi Gothic Print Embellished Dress

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

F/2012 Look # 8 Versace Macrame Gothic Cross Cocktail Dress 38 - 2
F/2012 Look # 8 Versace Macrame Gothic Cross Cocktail Dress 38 - 2

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

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F/2012 look # 8 NEW VERSACE MACRAME GOTHIC CROSS COCKTAIL DRESS 38 - 2
F/2012 look # 8 NEW VERSACE MACRAME GOTHIC CROSS COCKTAIL DRESS 38 - 2

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Iconic Gucci by Tom Ford Gothic Evening Gown  2002 Runway
Iconic Gucci by Tom Ford Gothic Evening Gown  2002 Runway

Iconic Gucci by Tom Ford Gothic Evening Gown 2002 Runway

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We are excited to offer this stunning vintage dark brown Tom Ford for Gucci silk gothic-inspired

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Mollie Parnis Vintage 70s 1970s Lace Up Puff Sleeves Black Gothic Silk Dress
Mollie Parnis Vintage 70s 1970s Lace Up Puff Sleeves Black Gothic Silk Dress

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...

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Gothic Tube Dress
1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Gothic Tube Dress

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

Alexander McQueen Magnificent Goth Gown by Sarah Burton (1st collection)  NEW
Alexander McQueen Magnificent Goth Gown by Sarah Burton (1st collection)  NEW

Alexander McQueen Magnificent Goth Gown by Sarah Burton (1st collection) NEW

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

creating a new vision for the McQueen brand. Magnificent off-the-shoulder gothic inspired gown, featuring

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Black Gothic Fantasy Dress
Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Black Gothic Fantasy Dress

Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Black Gothic Fantasy Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Intricate neckline makes for a great statement. 100% rayon and 1/2 lined. Wonderfully romantic and gothic.

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1990s French Evening Dresses

Rare Tom Ford For Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Silk Runway Dress! IT42
Rare Tom Ford For Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Silk Runway Dress! IT42

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

Incredible Tom Ford For Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Runway Gown!
Incredible Tom Ford For Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Runway Gown!

Incredible Tom Ford For Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Runway Gown!

By Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in Melbourne, AU

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 Gowns

Incredible Tom Ford For Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Runway Gown!
Incredible Tom Ford For Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Runway Gown!

Incredible Tom Ford For Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Runway Gown!

By Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in Melbourne, AU

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 Gowns

Gucci Tom Ford Gothic 2002 Collection Ruched Backless Dress 42 Uk 8-10
Gucci Tom Ford Gothic 2002 Collection Ruched Backless Dress 42 Uk 8-10

Gucci Tom Ford Gothic 2002 Collection Ruched Backless Dress 42 Uk 8-10

By Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in London, GB

Gucci Tom Ford Gothic 2002 Collection Ruched Backless Dress 42 Uk 8-10 This is a rare find from

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Early 2000s Italian Ball Gowns

Free Shipping: Tom Ford Gucci FW 2002 Black Silk Gothic Runway Blouse & Skirt!
Free Shipping: Tom Ford Gucci FW 2002 Black Silk Gothic Runway Blouse & Skirt!

Free Shipping: Tom Ford Gucci FW 2002 Black Silk Gothic Runway Blouse & Skirt!

By Tom Ford

Located in Melbourne, AU

That Heavenly Tom Ford For Gucci Fall Winter 2002 Gothic Collection Black Long-Sleeved Laced Silk

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Rare & Iconic Tom Ford Gucci FW 2002 Black Silk Gothic Kimono Top & Skirt! 42
Rare & Iconic Tom Ford Gucci FW 2002 Black Silk Gothic Kimono Top & Skirt! 42

Rare & Iconic Tom Ford Gucci FW 2002 Black Silk Gothic Kimono Top & Skirt! 42

By Tom Ford, Gucci

Located in Melbourne, AU

Rare & Iconic Tom Ford For Gucci Fall Winter 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Kimono Top & Skirt

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

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By Missoni

Located in Water Mill, NY

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

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Located in Sheffield, GB

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By Marchesa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Marchesa Red Silk Gown, length 54", bust 38", waist 36".

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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Located in Tucson, AZ

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By Chloé

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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By MADEMOISELLE

Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in Tucson, AZ

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By Chantal Thomass

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

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Located in San Diego, CA

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By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Vintage Brown Mouton Sheepskin Shearling Fur Jacket

Located in Sparks, NV

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Gothic Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary gothic gown you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a gothic gown from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Tom Ford, Gucci and Tom Ford for Gucci — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Gothic Gown?

On average, a gothic gown on 1stDibs sells for $690, while they’re typically $326 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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