Fall Winter 2019 Gucci Red Black Diamond Beaded Fringe Dress
By Gucci
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
New, never worn Gucci Fall Winter 2019 Fringe beaded dress. In new condition. Comes with its hanger
Fall Winter 2019 Gucci Red Black Diamond Beaded Fringe Dress
By Gucci
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
New, never worn Gucci Fall Winter 2019 Fringe beaded dress. In new condition. Comes with its hanger
NWT Gucci $28K Deco Inspired Beaded Evening Dress
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gucci hand beaded silk evening dress adorned in contrasting shades of purple and rasberry pink
GUCCI black acetate 2019 DIAMOND BEADED FRINGE MINI Dress 42 M
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Fall/Winter 2019 beaded fringe mini dress in black acetate (75%) and viscose
F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Rhinestone Beaded Plunge Silver Beige Lace Mini Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible silver embellished Gucci mini dress, designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall
Gucci Vintage Opulent Beaded Evening Dress Gown NWT
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fab Gucci vintage ravishing red bias cut gown adorned with spiral panels showered in hand beadwork
2006 Gucci Navy & Silver Beaded Cocktail Dress w/Dramatic Neck Ties
By Gucci
Located in Studio City, CA
2006 Gucci navy blue silk halterneck cocktail dress featuring silver bugle beads in a chevron
12K Gucci Tibetan Turquoise Fully Beaded and Flower Embellished dress NWT
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Gucci Fully Beaded and Flower Embellished dress Italian size 40 - US 4 Fully beaded with
Gucci by Tom Ford aqua blue beaded evening dress, ss 2000
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford aqua blue beaded evening dress with plunging neckline, silk lining and black
Black asymmetrical silk cocktail dress with beads and sequin on shoulder Gucci
By Gucci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black asymmetrical silk cocktail dress with beads and sequin on shoulder. Invisible zip on the
Gucci Magazine Cover Swarovski Crystal and Bead Embellished Silk Dress SS 2010
By Gucci, Frida Giannini
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress in shades of grey from Gucci in a version worn on numerous covers including
NWT S/S 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Sheer Knit Silk Glass Beaded Bateau Mini Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Accented with black caviar beads around the neckline and sleeve openings, this sheer black Gucci by
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2000 Campaign Fully Beaded Snake Cocktail Dress 42
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Collectible Campaign Tom Ford for Gucci Fully Beaded Cocktail Dress. S/S 2000 Collection. Kate Moss
Gucci Rare 2006 Runway Shimmery Opulence Gold Beaded Gown
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Gucci vintage 2006 runway gown as seen on Zoe Saldana and Keira Knightly. Its style is
NWT Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2000 Campaign Fully Beaded Snake Cocktail Dress 42
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Collectible Campaign Tom Ford for Gucci Fully Beaded Cocktail Dress - New S/S 2000 Collection. Kate
Gucci by Tom Ford Rare 2004 Runway "Head Turner" Beaded Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
As seen on the f/w Gucci 2004 runway collection. Highly coveted an impressive and inspiring gown
Tom Ford Cobalt Blue Deco Inspired Ltd Production Beaded Evening Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom Ford deco inspired hand beaded evening dress. Boasts rich beautiful cobalt blue bugle beads
Tom Ford for Gucci Spring-Summer 2000 beaded python print shift dress
By Tom Ford
Located in London, GB
Tom Ford for Gucci Spring-Summer 2000 beaded python print shift dress
Tom Ford "WOW" $27K Bronze Beaded Cut-Out Mini Evening Dress New!
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom Ford"s runway evening dress is a visually exciting entrance piece. Features hand beaded bronze
$11,593
Size: IT 38 - FR 34 - UK 6 - US 4
Tom Ford coral viscose crepe beaded evening dress with train, fw 2013
By Tom Ford, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Tom Ford; coral viscose crepe evening dress with train and Pop Art inspired beading Fall-Winter
80s Gucci Black Silk Evening Gown w/Beaded Waist Detail
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s dramatic and sexy evening gown by Gucci. With strong shoulders and deep cut neckline. Beaded
Unavailable
Size: equivalent S / M - see measures
GUCCI "New" Haute Couture Swarovski Diamonds Beaded Silk - Unworn, with tags
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
GUCCI Haute Couture Swarovski Diamonds Beaded Silk Top Skirt - Unworn, New with tags. SIZE
Unavailable
Size: IT 38 - FR 34 - UK 6
Tom Ford coral viscose crepe beaded evening dress with train, fw 2013
By Tom Ford, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, London
Tom Ford; coral viscose crepe evening dress with train and Pop Art inspired beading Fall-Winter
Tom Ford for Gucci Runway Silk Beaded Python Print Shift Dress, Spring 2000
By Tom Ford
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Tom Ford for Gucci, Spring-Summer 2000, silk sleeveless shift dress with keyhole at bust, bead
Gucci Plexiglass Bead Dress
By Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Gucci dress from Spring 2011 runway collection, is decorated with plexiglass, beads and fabric
GUCCI White Coral and Seahorse Print Dress with Beaded Shoulder
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci White Coral and Seahorse Print Dress with Beaded Shoulder Made In Italy Composition: 97
Gucci Vintage Beaded Evening Dress Gown NWT
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fab Gucci vintage ravishing red bias cut gown adorned with spiral panels showered in hand beadwork
Gucci F/W 2010 Runway Sheer Beaded Feather Embellished Dress
By Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Gucci F/W 2010 Runway Embellished Feather Sleeves Dress IT 40 Brown and black Gucci dress with
runway GUCCI TOM FORD SS00 blue python glass bead embroidery halter dress S
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway GUCCI TOM FORD SS00 blue python glass bead embroidery halter dress S GUCCI by TOM FORD AS
Sold
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Gucci by Tom Ford beaded silk open back evening dress, ss 2000
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford tan and black beaded silk evening. One shoulder design with open back and silk
Sold
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Gucci by Tom Ford black silk low plunge dress with beaded net overlay, fw 2002
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Gucci black silk evening dress ▪ Designed by Tom Ford ▪ Plunging v-neck ▪ Beaded net overlay ▪
runway GUCCI TOM FORD SS00 blue python glass bead embroidery halter dress S
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI by TOM FORD FROM THE SPRING SUMMER 2000 RUNWAY AND CAMPAIGN Sky blue, dark blue and black
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2000 Runway Embellished Beaded Cutout Bodycon Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2000 Runway Embellished Beaded Cutout Bodycon Dress Size IT 40 Look 35 from
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Feather Rhinestone Silver Silk Backless Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: an incredible silver beaded Gucci dress, designed by Tom Ford. From the
Gucci by Tom Ford beaded evening dress with cut out, circa 2000
By Tom Ford
Located in London, GB
A rare Tom Ford for Gucci evening dress, spring-summer 2000. Fully beaded design in zebra print
GUCCI Size 4 Black Silver Beaded Silk Sleeveless Dress Top
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI dress top comes in a black silk with beaded embellishments throughout featuring a sleeveless
Tom Ford for Gucci spring 2000 runway beaded phthon dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare turquoise and black beaded python dress with deep keyhole neckline by Tom Ford for Gucci
Gucci 2006 Caramel Silk Beaded One Shoulder Preowned Dress runway
By Gucci
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Gucci 2006 Caramel Silk Beaded One Shoulder Preowned Dress Designer: Frida Giannini for Gucci 1
NWT F/W 2005 Gucci Runway Silver Crystal Beaded Bustier Flare Mini Dress
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible silver and black embroidered strapless Gucci dress designed by Alessandra
Gucci Exquisite $30K Runway Hand Embroidered Beaded Gown
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gucci f/w 2017 runway hand beaded gown by Alessandro Michelle. Elaborate long bishop sleeves
Sold
Size: Label missing, fits XXS/XS 36
Glamorous Gucci by Tom Ford 2000 Nude Silk Swarovski Crystals Beaded Gown Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
crytals Designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's 2000 Millenium Collection A rare piece not made for the RTW
TOM FORD for GUCCI 2004 Black Open Back Dress Gown with SWAROVSKI Crystals 38
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
TOM FORD for GUCCI Black Beaded Jersey Dress Gown TOM FORD'S Final Collection for GUCCI – F/W 2004
New GUCCI BEADED DRESS WITH FLORAL EMBROIDERY 40 - 4
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
GUCCI DRESS If you're looking for that incredible dress that Katy wore at the Sony Music
Gucci Black Viscose Asymmetric Sleeve Sequin Beaded Cocktail Gown Dress
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Black Gucci one-sleeve dress with single sequin adorned twisted shoulder and
GUCCI GOLD GODDESS FULLY BEADED SILK DRESS
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Make an elegant entrance in GUCCI' gold fully beaded gown. Size 38 Made in Italy Fully
Gucci Pastel Green Stretch Crepe Beaded Waist Long Sleeve Dress L
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
blended fabric, the dress has long sleeves, back zip closure and trim of beads around the waist.
Gucci Black Crepe Diamond Bead Fringed Mini Dress M
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Gucci dress exudes sophistication with its chic crepe fabric and dazzling diamond bead
Gucci Pastel Green Stretch Crepe Beaded Waist Long Sleeve Dress L
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
blended fabric, the dress has long sleeves, back zip closure and trim of beads around the waist. Includes
F/W 2005 Gucci Runway Black Plunging Beaded Embellished Silk Sheer Gown Dress
By Gucci
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 2005 Gucci Runway Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: New
Gucci strapless ruffle gold beaded silk dress
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
GUCCI DRESS Gucci's gold beaded silk ruffle mini dress will add a shot of Italian glamour to
NWT F/W 2006 Gucci Runway Beaded L/S MOD Mini Dress
By Gucci
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 2006 Gucci Runway Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: New
Gucci Fall 2006 Runway Gold Beaded Halter Gown Dress
By Gucci
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Vintage Gucci Fall 2006 - seen on the runway, and on Keira Knightley Gold halter neck full length
GUCCI ANIMAL PRINT FULLY BEADED MINI DRESS Size 40
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
HOTTEST GUCCI BEADED MINI DRESS EVER!!! The sexiest Gucci dress ever created! Speaks for Itself
F/W 2004 Gucci Tom Ford Black Slinky Plunging Cut-Out Beaded Gown Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION
F/W 2004 Gucci Tom Ford Black Slinky Plunging Cut-Out Beaded Gown Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION
F/W 2004 Gucci Tom Ford Black Slinky Plunging Cut-Out Beaded Gown Dress 42
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION
Gucci Razorback A-Line Chartreuse Silk Beaded Accent Dress 44 EU
By Gucci
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Gucci razorback A-line chartreuse silk dress contains detailed and elaborate gold tone beaded
NWT F/W 2006 Gucci Runway Beaded L/S MOD Mini Dress
By Gucci
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 2006 Gucci Runway Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: New
Gucci by Tom Ford runway Beaded Dress, A/W 2005
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Toronto, ON
Gucci by Tom Ford AW 2005 runway Beaded Dress. Stand up ruffled collar that can be worn folded
Tom Ford for Gucci Campaign Fully Beaded Python Cocktail Dress 42 - 6
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Collectible Campaign Tom Ford for Gucci Fully Beaded Cocktail Dress. S/S 2000 Collection. Kate
Sold
Size: 4 - 8 depending on desired fit.
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Fully Beaded Turquoise Snakeskin Pattern Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford fully beaded turquoise snakeskin pattern dress with front bust keyhole
Gucci 2015 Silk Print and Bead Embellished Tie Neck Gown
By Gucci
Located in US
Gucci 2015 Silk Print and Bead Embellished Tie Neck Gown IT Size 42 Gucci red, black and slate
That Iconic Tom Ford for Gucci 2000 Blue Beaded Python Runway Ad Campaign Dress!
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Melbourne, AU
That Iconic Tom Ford for Gucci SS 2000 Blue Beaded Python Runway Ad Campaign Dress! That
Incredible $10, 000 Backless Beaded Celebrity Runway Gucci FW 2006 Celeb IT Gown!
By Gucci, Frida Giannini
Located in Melbourne, AU
That Uber-Rare & Incredible $10,000 Backless Beaded Celebrity Runway Gucci Fall Winter 2006 Celeb
Sold
Size: IT 40 / US 2-4
Free Shipping: Rare & Iconic Frida Giannini Gucci FW 2004 Black Bugle Bead Gown!
By Frida Giannini
Located in Melbourne, AU
Rare & Iconic Frida Giannini Gucci FW 2004 Black Bugle Bead Gown! This gorgeous, black bugle
$14,999
Size: Skirt 38, Jacket 40
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana Bondage Buckle Leather Jacket Skirt Suit Ensemble Y2K KIM
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
Dolce & Gabbana Bondage Leather Skirt Jacket Suit Combination An extremely rare find and vintage piece Seen on Kim Kardashian in Milano Finest nappa leather Fully lined with bla...
$10,911
Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8
Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen red crinkled silk chiffon empire evening dress with long train, structured bust and draped skirt. Fall-Winter 2008
Black Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins. Sweater composition is lambswool, angora and nylon and has tiny spherical buttons. Lined. Retailed by Gim...
Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6
By Jacques Fath
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6. This stunning Jacques Fath top is in excellent condition, it shows minimal sign of use. It is made of ivory silk organza throughout and has lac...
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
Rare Bill Gibb Devore Silk Velvet Evening Ensemble
By Bill Gibb
Located in Geneva, CH
Incredible early 70s "dévoré" silk velvet and gold lame set composed of a short kimono-caftan and a long buttoned maxi skirt. The top is cut wide with sleeves opening down the waist....
Chanel 1994 Iconic Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare Silver-tone metal Chanel vintage round sunglasses with faux pearl trim at frames and arms, adjustable nose pads and tin...
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Kimono Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
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. ...
$934
Size: label 44 / recommended UK 10-12
2010 Vivienne Westwood Charcoal grey corset waistcoat Top & Ruched skirt suit
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb 2010 Vivienne Westwood ready to wear ensemble in charcoal grey featuring a fitted almost corset-like waistcoat and avant guard ruched pencil skirt. The garments are both beaut...
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Fur Coat Circa 1980s Size 38 France
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful vintage Yves Saint-Laurent Fur Coat from the early 2000s. In very good condition. Label and monogramed silk interior. No size mentioned. Approximately a size 38. Width: ...
Chanel S/S 1999 Sheer Knit Mesh Black Maxi Dress Gown
By Chanel
Located in Naples, FL
Chanel S/S 1999 Sheer Knit Mesh Black Maxi Dress Gown FR 34 Black Chanel sheer stretchy dress with rib knit pattern throughout, V-neck and logo adornment at nape. From the Spring 19...
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
1985 AZZEDINE ALAIA black long sleeve RUNWAY dress with pointelle knit accents
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaïa, 1985 A rare black long sleeve gown from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1985 collection, made in his signature stretch knit. The long, body-skimming silhouette is defined with poin...
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
Long before trend-bucking creative director Alessandro Michele brought his hallucinatory “Utopian Fantasy” campaign to Gucci, it was a modest Italian leather shop. Today, it’s an internationally renowned luxury house with an iconic logo, and vintage Gucci clothing, handbags and shoes are among high fashion's most covetable goods.
Guccio Gucci (1881–1953) admired the stylish suitcases he saw wealthy guests arrive with at the Savoy Hotel in London, where he worked as a bellhop. So, in 1921, after a stint at Franzi, a luggage company in his hometown of Florence, he opened a leather goods shop of his own.
At first, Gucci’s Florence business specialized in equestrian accessories. But as its reputation flourished, particularly among the English aristocracy, so too did its footprint. In 1938, he brought three of his sons — Aldo, Vasco and Rodolfo — into the business and expanded it to Rome and later Milan. In the mid-1930s, a League of Nations embargo against Italy pushed Gucci to experiment with alternatives to imported leather. Its woven hemp fabric from Naples, adorned with the brand’s signature diamond print, was a hit, especially among A-list celebrities. The material was first used on suitcases before finding enduring popularity on handbags. (No list of revered designer purses would be complete without Gucci.)
In the 1950s, Elizabeth Taylor carried one of Gucci’s bamboo-handled tote bags, another adaptation to material rationing. After Jackie Kennedy was seen sporting a slouchy Gucci tote in 1961, it was renamed for the First Lady. Then Grace Kelly, on a visit to the boutique in Milan, inspired Rodolfo Gucci to work with Italian illustrator and Gucci textile designer Vittorio Accornero on the Flora print in 1966. Taking cues from Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera, with its pattern of flora and insects, it was painted entirely by hand and featured no fewer than 37 colors.
In 1953, just 15 days after opening his first store on New York’s 5th Avenue, Guccio passed away at 72. The early 1970s saw store openings in Tokyo and Hong Kong, but by the late 1980s, Gucci was floundering. Rodolfo Gucci took charge in 1982, but family drama and lawsuits ensued. In 1993, Rodolfo’s son, Maurizio, transferred his shares in the company to Investcorp, ending the family’s involvement in Gucci. Dawn Mello, then-president of Bergdorf Goodman, joined as creative director in 1989. But it was Tom Ford, who took over as creative director in 1994, who ultimately revived the brand.
Ford’s racy ads, shot by photographers such as Mario Testino, stirred controversy. And his potent vision of sexed-up femininity — with “jewel-toned satin shirts unbuttoned to there,” as Vogue described his breakthrough 1995 runway show — was wildly successful. The new millennium brought new ownership — Pinault Printemps Redoute in 2004 — and a more toned-down vision from Frida Giannini, who became sole creative director in 2006. Alessandro Michele was named creative director in 2015, and the storied brand took a giant leap forward.
Find vintage Gucci clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
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.