Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Amber Beaded Halter Gown c. 1969–early 1970s
By Givenchy
Located in Kingston, NY
A museum‑grade haute couture gown by Hubert de Givenchy, featuring a shimmering amber‑toned sequin
Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture Amber Beaded Halter Gown c. 1969–early 1970s
By Givenchy
Located in Kingston, NY
A museum‑grade haute couture gown by Hubert de Givenchy, featuring a shimmering amber‑toned sequin
Vintage White Silk Gown
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage white raw silk coat /gown. The dress has a stand up collar , button front
Vintage Fiorenza Gown
Located in London, GB
A chic , colourful gown by Fiorenza in shades of orange, purple and white. The dress has a button
Unusual Cloque Sheath Gown
Located in New York, NY
Special Cloque Sheath Gown from the 1960's with unusual yoke detailing in crinkled crepe. The
Vintage Feminette Gown
Located in London, GB
A great vintage party dress by Feminette. The dress has a v neckline and backline with frill detail. It has a black background with pink, yellow green and white detail. The dress i...
1960s Brocade Empire Gown
Located in Alford, MA
Brocade gown in a geometric silver and charcoal pattern featuring a wide, square neckline, empire
Vintage Cresta Mustard Colour Gown
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage evening gown by Cresta. The dress has a stand up collar, sheer sleaves , a
Vintage California White Cotton Gown
By California Cottons
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage gown by California, perfect for a Summer paorty or wedding. The dress has puff
Andre Courreges Pop Maxi Gown
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in New York, NY
Andre Courreges Couture Pop Maxi Gown of vibrant orange wool with sheer floral inserts at neckline
Vintage Joyce Palmer Evening Gown.
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage evening gown by Joyce Palmer. The dress has a soft gold colour upper area and the
Vintage Long White Summer Gown
Located in London, GB
An elegant and easy to wear white summer gown, or possible wedding dress. The dress is column style
1967 Yellow Silk Lanvin Gown
By Lanvin Paris, Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Strikingly beautiful yellow silk Lanvin gown from approximately 1967. Gown features a high mandarin
Mid Century Bi Color Jersey Gown
Located in New York, NY
Striking Mid Century Bi Color Jersey Gown from the 1960's. Spliced right down the middle with
Black Beaded 1960s Fitted Gown
Located in Alford, MA
Fabulous long sheath of black crepe with allover beading in a squiggle design of black bugle beads. Narrow body hugging design with straight neckline front and back and cut-in armhol...
Vintage Raspberry Pink Knit Gown
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage dress in a raspberry pink knit. The dress has a central back zip, plaited shoulder straps and is A line. The fabric is quite a heavy knit and so hangs beautifully.
Vintage Susan Small Summer Evening Gown
By Susan Small
Located in London, GB
A great Summer party gown by British designer Susan Small. The gown is in a colourful mix of
Vintage Kati, Laura Phillips Red Gown
By Laura Phillips
Located in London, GB
A headturning lady in red, vintage gown by Kati, Laura Phillips. The dress has a v neckline, short
Christian Dior dress Haute Couture 1969
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
with a tulle lining on the bottom. Golden lamé slipdress. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR/38FR. 1969
Vintage Soft Grey Pink Long Gown
Located in London, GB
A pretty dusty pink /grey evening gown . The dress has a scoop neckline and backline, and has a
Brilliant Black Velvet Rhinestone Embellished Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gorgeous vintage custom made gown. The gown features a mock neck and long sleeves. The
Vintage Jean Allen London Linen Gown
By Jean Allen
Located in London, GB
A great vintage gown by Jean Allen , London. In a quality linen, the dress is in a print of brown
Vintage Susan Small Cotton Summer Gown
By Susan Small
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage gown by Susan Small.The dress is in a colourful patchwork print, and has a v neckline
Rudi Gernreich Lurex Lame Ruffle Trimmed Gown
By Rudi Gernreich for Harmon Knitwear, Rudi Gernreich
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Rudi Gernreich Gold Lurex Knit Lame Ruffle Trimmed Gown from Fall 1968. Lurex Ruff and
Vintage 1960s Folkloric Floral Print Silk Gown
Located in New York, NY
This vintage silk gown is printed with a distinct folkloric floral pattern— I love that it can be
1968 Ossie Clark for Quorum capelet gown
By Ossie Clark
Located in Austin, TX
1968 floral OSSIE CLARK for QUORUM full length dress with capelet from the 1968 Ossie Clark - Quorum show at Revolution club, London. Bust - open, High Waist 25", Hip 31", Length f...
1960s Black Sheer and Sequin Gown Ensemble
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning black sheer and beaded gown and bolero. Reminiscent of the slinky beaded and net gowns
1960's Black Silk Chiffon Tiered Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Attributed to Dior. Stunning 1960's black silk chiffon multi-tiered gown. Tiers are trimmed thinly
Vintage Ronerg Couture Sky Blue Jersey Gown
Located in London, GB
A wonderful jersey drape vintage jersey gown by Ronerg Couture. The dress has a v neckline and
Vintage Print Frilled Gown by Binnie London
Located in London, GB
A great vintage gown for Summer , by Binnie London. In a wonderful summer print, in orange, black
Alquer of London Vintage Fringed Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A stunning gown by Alquer of London. The dress has a deep scoop neckline front and back with a
1960's Geoffrey Beene Black Silk Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Simple and stunning beautiful Geoffrey Beene 1960s gown. Sleeveless with curved seams at the waist
1960's Galanos Black Silk Chiffon Gown
By Galanos
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning and elegant late 1960's Galanos couture black silk chiffon gown. Fitted halter style
Mike Benet 1960s Red Gown with Pearl & Beaded Embellishments
By Mike Benet Formals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking 1960 gown by Mike Benet features vibrant cherry red fabric that commands attention
Stunning Vintage Gown by Harry B Popper
Located in London, GB
A real vintage headturner by Harry B Popper. In a wonderful colour combination of purple , orange and yellow. The 'under dress ' has a side zip opening, and the 'coat ' a slit at the...
1960S Grass Green Silk Chiffon Gown With Beaded Belt
Located in New York, NY
1960S Grass Green Silk Chiffon Gown With Beaded Belt
Vintage Muriel Martin For Harvey Nichols Ball Gown
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage sage green silk ball gown /evening gown by Muriel Martin. The gown has a boat
1960's Heavily Beaded Off White Cream Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a stunning Ivory colored gown from the 1960's. The dress is fashioned with heavily beaded
Vintage Marcel Fenez for Roland Klein Evening Gown
By Marcel Fenez, Roland Klein
Located in London, GB
A chic evening gown by Marcel Fenez for Roland Klein. In a black crepe , a line in shape the dress
1960's Blue, Gold and Green Brocade Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning 1960's periwinkle blue, gold and turquoise green brocade gown and matching waist tie
1960S Hot Pink & Gold Silk Jacquard Gown With Belt
Located in New York, NY
1960S Hot Pink & Gold Silk Jacquard Gown With Belt
Colourful Vintage Evening Gown with Sequin Detail by Rosi , Santander
Located in London, GB
A chic and colourful vintage evening gown by Rosi , Santandea. In a lovely colour mix , the dress
Vintage 1960s Embroidered Silk Organza Gown with Floral Appliqué
Located in New York, NY
This absolutely divine, one-of-a-kind vintage 1960s gown is crafted of trompe-l'œil silk organza
1960s Pauline Trigere Turquoise and Grey Chiffon Gown
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gorgeous chiffon gown from the 1960s by Pauline Trigere. The gown can be worn two ways, with or
1960S Dusty Aqua Blue Beaded Silk Chiffon Petal Bodice Gown
Located in New York, NY
1960S Dusty Aqua Blue Beaded Silk Chiffon Petal Bodice Gown
VICTORIA ROYAL Embellished Yellow Silk Gown Size 4
By Victoria Royal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victoria Royal gown is composed of a yellow silk chiffon with pink floral applique and
1960's CEIL CHAPMAN long black beaded gown
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, gorgeous black bugle beaded gown from Ceil Chapman dating to approximately 1960. Zips up
Pauline Sheh Black Silk Beaded Gown Size 10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a striking Pauline Sheh design. The gown is composed of a black silk featuring a heavily
1960S Black Polyester Chiffon Crystal Beaded Gown With Fringe
Located in New York, NY
Fully lined in rayon 1960S Black Polyester Chiffon Crystal Beaded Gown With Fringe
Couture 1969 YvesSaintLaurent YSL HandPainted SilkCrepeDeChine Shawl Pareo
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Chicago, IL
Spring/Summer 1969. With a bright pink border, the organically-shaped abstract imagery on our wrap also
1960s Givenchy Haute Couture Black Satin Lace Sleeve A-Line Gown
By Givenchy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Givenchy Haute Couture gown from the 1960s is handmade for a custom order in black satin with
Vintage Custom Black Jewel Encrusted Gown Size 8-10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of a black fabric encrusted with gorgeous rhinestones at the bust and
Sleeveless Plunging Goldfinger Sequin Oscar Gown with Scoop Back – M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
As close to Shirley Eaton as you can get without going nude, this “Goldfinger” gown features oceans
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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
1960's Jean Varon Black Jersey Gown With Peplum
By Jean Varon
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gorgeous black jersey gown with peplum by English designer Jean Varon from the 1960's. The gown has
Rudi Gernreich Black Wool Knit Sleeveless Long Gown
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quantity: Two (2) Size 10 Measurements: Bust: 35" Length: 60"
Gorgeous Lace and Sequin Hydrangea Gown
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Lace and Sequin Hydrangea Gown from the 1960's. Beautiful French lace with an overlay of
1960S Oyster Grey & Mint Green Silk Chiffon Silver Beaded Bodice Gown
Located in New York, NY
1960S Oyster Grey & Mint Green Silk Chiffon Silver Beaded Bodice Gown
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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This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.