Gucci A/W 2005 Teal Silk Dress
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci A/W 2005 Teal Silk Dress. This dress Features a silk ruched front with panelled cuffs that create a ballon sleeve.
Gucci A/W 2005 Teal Silk Dress
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci A/W 2005 Teal Silk Dress. This dress Features a silk ruched front with panelled cuffs that create a ballon sleeve.
Gucci Vintage Black Bodycon Dress by Alessandra Facchinetti, S/S 2005 IT S
By Gucci
Located in Berlin, DE
An iconic piece from Alessandra Facchinetti’s Spring/Summer 2005 debut collection for Gucci, presented in September 2004 following Tom Ford’s departure.
Gucci 2005 resort Body-con Gold Dress
By Gucci
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Gucci 2005 resort Body-con Gold Dress Gucci style: 152288 Gucci Spring 2006 Fashion Show to Benefit Children's Action Network and Westside Children's Center - Arrivals Julie Delpy d...
2005 Gucci Raspberry Pink Cut-Out Dress
By Gucci
Located in Austin, TX
2005 Gucci Raspberry Pink Cut-Out Dress Condition: Very good Rayon and Nylon stretch fabric Made in Italy Waist: 20"-33", Hips: 31"-47", Length: 44" Size S / M ( mannequin is a US ...
Gucci S/S 2005 Plunging Cutout Backless Bodycon Mini Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci S/S 2005 Plunging Cutout Backless Bodycon Mini Dress IT 38 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @OPULENTADDICT
Gucci F/W 2005 Runway Embellished Halter Silk Black Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci F/W 2005 Runway Embellished Halter Silk Black Dress IT 42 Look 33 from the Fall 2005 Collection.
Gucci F/W 2005 Bustier Corset Cutout Back Silk Mini Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci F/W 2005 Bustier Corset Cutout Back Silk Mini Dress IT 40
Gucci S/S 2005 Runway Bustier Open Cutout Back Silk Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci S/S 2005 Runway Bustier Open Cutout Back Silk Dress IT 42 Look 33 from the Spring 2005 Collection.
Gucci S/S 2005 Runway Bustier Open Cutout Back Silk Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci S/S 2005 Runway Bustier Open Cutout Back Silk Dress IT 42 Look 31 from the Spring 2005 Collection.
S/S 2005 Gucci Stretch Silk Satin Cut Out Halter Neck Dress 38IT
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black satin Gucci halterneck mini dress designed by Alessandra Facchinetti.
Gucci F/W 2005 Plunged Backless Silk Sequin Embellished Halter Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci F/W 2005 Plunged Backless Silk Sequin Embellished Halter Dress XS/S Gucci silk dress featuring sequin embellishments throughout, plunged halter neckline and concealed zip clos...
Gucci F/W 2005 Runway Embellished Plunging Keyhole Neckline Cutout Back Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci F/W 2005 Runway Embellished Plunging Keyhole Neckline Cutout Back Dress Look 28 from the Fall 2005 Collection.
GUCCI S/s 2005 Yellow Velvet Bustier Black Sheer Cutout Mini Dress
By Gucci
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This avant-garde mini dress from GUCCI spring summer 2005 combines bold design with dramatic elements for a high-fashion statement.
Gucci F/W 2005 Runway Plunging Neckline Cutout Back Silk Blue Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci F/W 2005 Runway Plunging Neckline Cutout Back Silk Blue Dress IT 42 Look 31 from the Fall 2005 Collection.
NWT Gucci S/S 2005 Plunging Halter Cutout Back Silk Black Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
NWT Gucci S/S 2005 Plunging Halter Cutout Back Silk Black Dress IT 44 Gucci cutout midi dress featuring plunging neckline, cutout open back and concealed zip closure at side.
Gucci S/S 2005 Tom Ford Plunging Cutout Backless Bodycon Black Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci S/S 2005 Tom Ford Sexy Plunging Cutout Backless Bodycon Black Dress Size M
Gucci S/S 2005 Runway Embellished Sheer Plunging Neckline Cutout Back Mini Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci S/S 2005 Runway Embellished Sheer Plunging Cutout Back Black Mini Dress IT 40 Look 37 from the Spring 2005 Collection
F/W 2005 Vintage GUCCI Sequin Embellished Dress by Alessandra Facchinetti
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Gucci Sequin Embellished Evening Dress by Alessandra Facchinetti. Deep V-neck and open back. Fully lined. Size 40 - US 4 Made in Italy Excellent condition
Gucci S/S 2005 New Green Silk Backless Dress with Sequins
By Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous deep emerald green silk dress with elaborate appliques by Gucci. It has a V neckline with cut in shoulders and a large back cut out with 2 matching straps across it. The ...
Gucci Spring/Summer 2005 Silk Light Brown Mini Dress with Open Back
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Gucci Silk Light Brown Mini Dress, originating from the Spring/Summer 2005 collection—during the final years of the Tom Ford era—encapsulates the designer’s signature ...
Gucci S/S 2005 Tom Ford Plunging Cutout Backless Bodycon Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci S/S 2005 Tom Ford Sexy Plunging Cutout Backless Bodycon Black Dress Size L
Gucci S/S 2005 Tom Ford Plunging Cutout Backless Bodycon Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci S/S 2005 Tom Ford Sexy Plunging Cutout Backless Bodycon Black Dress Size S
NWT Gucci F/W 2005 Silk High-Low Cut-Out Gunmetal Brown Black Net Dress Gown 40
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Gucci High-Low Cut-Out Silk Dress Gown F/W 2005 Collection Designer size - 40 ( run small - please check measurements).
Gucci S/S 2005 Runway Nude Cutout Dress
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2005 Runway Nude Cutout Dress.
Gucci Spring 2005 Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Carnate, IT
Gucci Dress. From spring 2005 ready to wear collection.
Gucci Copper Silk Cut Out Dress Runway , 2005
By Gucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Following the creative director’s departure from Gucci in 2004, the brand’s 2005 collection certainly held a mirror to the Ford era.
GUCCI - Spring 2005 Runway -Size 4 Tan Jeweled Bust Cutout Draped Cocktail Dress
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fabulous archive GUCCI Spring 2005 cocktail dress comes in tan stretch silk taffeta with an open back, gathered and draped layered skirt, chest cutout, sheer bust panels with co...
Gucci 2005 Jersey Black Evening Dress size 40
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Spring-summer 2005 Gucci evening dress. Deep neckline with ruched gold bar detail.
Sold
Size: See Measurement in description
GUCCI S/s 2005 Fuchsia Velvet Bustier Sheer Cutout Midi Dress
By Gucci
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
There's undeniable allure and sex appeal in this S/s 2005 Fuchsia Velvet Bustier Sheer Cutout Midi Dress from GUCCI.
Giucci Fall 2005 RTW Teal Dress by Frida Giannini
By Gucci
Located in PARIS, FR
GUCCI FALL 2005 RTW Teal Dress — an iconic piece from the Italian luxury house's celebrated autumn collection.
Gucci S/S 2005 Plunging Halter Cutout Back Silk Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci S/S 2005 Plunging Halter Cutout Back Silk Dress IT 40 Gucci cutout midi dress featuring plunging neckline, cutout open back and concealed zip closure at side.
Sold
Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8 - US 4 (EU)
Gucci by Alessandra Facchinetti F/W 2005 Green lycra halter cocktail dress
By Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
Gucci by Alessandra Facchinetti Fall - Winter 2005 Green lycra halter cocktail dress Open back sleeveless dress Above knee length Hidden zipper closure Right side slit American ...
Gucci S/S 2005 Runway Embellished Sheer Plunging Neckline Cutout Back Mini Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci S/S 2005 Runway Embellished Sheer Plunging Cutout Back Mini Dress IT 40 Look 34 from the Spring 2005 Collection FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @OPULENTADDICT
Gucci S/S 2005 Plunging Neckline Halter Cutout Back Tassel Accents Midi Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci S/S 2005 Plunging Neckline Halter Cutout Back Tassel Accents Midi Dress IT 42
Gucci F/W 2005 Runway Sequin Embellished Silk Mesh Cutout Evening Dress Gown
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci F/W 2005 Runway Sequin Embellished Silk Mesh Cutout Evening Dress Gown Look 40 from the Fall 2005 Collection Condition: Good vintage condition, please note size tag is missin...
GUCCI A/W 2005 Horsebit Equestrian Bridle Belted Silk Classic Wrap Dress
By Gucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
GUCCI A/W 2005 Horsebit Equestrian Bridle Belted Silk Classic Wrap Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Gucci Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 Designer: Alessandra Facchinetti Style: Wrap ...
GUCCI A/W 2005 Horsebit Equestrian Bridle Belted Silk Classic Wrap Dress
By Gucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
GUCCI A/W 2005 Horsebit Equestrian Bridle Belted Silk Classic Wrap Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Gucci Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 Designer: Alessandra Facchinetti Style: Wrap ...
Gucci Tom Ford S/S 2005 Cutout Bodycon Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci Tom Ford S/S 2005 Cutout Bodycon Black Dress Size M Gucci black midi dress featuring cutouts, plunging neckline and sash tie closure at nape.
Gucci Tom Ford S/S 2005 Cutout Bodycon Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci Tom Ford S/S 2005 Cutout Bodycon Black Dress Size S Gucci black midi dress featuring cutouts, plunging neckline and sash tie closure at nape.
Gucci S/S 2005 vanilla silk plunging halter cutout cocktail dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Tom Ford - Sold by Skof.Archive - Plunging neckline - Cutout open back - Concealed zip closure at side - Spring Summer 2005 Size FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8 - US 6 (EU) ...
BNWT Gucci by Alessandra Facchinetti Gown, FW 2005
By Gucci
Located in Marlborough, GB
Gucci by Alessandra Facchinetti gown, FW 2005 A rare example of the brief chapter of Facchinetti’s creative direction in-between Tom Ford and Frida Giannini, worn on the runway by Ge...
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 down, silk chiffon overlay at bust, midnight blue skirt with black beaded tulle overla...
Gucci S/S 2005 Tom Ford Plunging Cutout Backless Bodycon Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci S/S 2005 Tom Ford Sexy Plunging Cutout Backless Bodycon Dress Size S
Gucci S/S 2005 Tom Ford Plunging Cutout Backless Bodycon Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci S/S 2005 Tom Ford Sexy Plunging Cutout Backless Bodycon Dress Size M
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 Facchinetti. From the Fall/Winter 2005 collection, this dress debuted as part of lo...
Gucci F/W 2005 Runway Collection Silk Midnight Blue Cocktail Dress It. 38 - US 4
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Gucci Silk Midnight Blue Cocktail Dress Italian Size 8 - US 4 F/W 2005 Collection Sleeveless Evening Dress with Mesh and Plait Trim Throughout Plunging Neckline, Removable Drape at ...
2005 Vintage Gucci Strapless Evening dress
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
2005 Gucci Evening Dress Size: IT - 40, US - 4 Made in Italy Excellent condition.
2005 Gucci Gunmetal Strapless Cut-Out Hi-Low Gown Dress
By Gucci
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 2005 Gucci Please contact for more information and/or photos.
Gucci Crystal Embellished Dress, S/S 2005
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Rare GUCCI Crystal Embellished Silk Dress Italy S/S 2005 collection Unique, Rare and Highly Collectible!
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 with tags FABRIC: Silk COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: 42 MEASUREMENTS; provided as ...
Gucci 2005 Halterneck Jersey Dress IT 40 UK 8
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci 2005 halterneck jersey dress. Made from slinky jersey with a halterneck and asymmetric hem in a body-skimming silhouette.
S/S 2005 Gucci Gunmetal Bustier Strapless Cut-Out Hi-Low Gown Dress 40
By Gucci
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2005 Gucci Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- It has tags attached but there is a light wear on the front- please see last photo. F...
S/S 2005 Gucci Black Cut-Out Bodycon Dress M
By Gucci
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2005 Gucci Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- no holes or stains FABRIC: Rayon & Nylon COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: M MEASUREMENTS; ...
NWT S/S 2005 Gucci Army Green Plunging Cut-Out Strappy Bodycon Dress
By Gucci
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2005 Gucci Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: New with tags FABRIC: Nylon & Spandex COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: 42 MEASUREMENTS; provided...
NWT S/S 2005 Gucci Army Green Plunging Cut-Out Strappy Bodycon Dress
By Gucci
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2005 Gucci Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: New with tags FABRIC: Nylon & Spandex COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: 42 MEASUREMENTS; provided...
NWT S/S 2005 Gucci Raspberry Pink Cut-Out Bodycon Wiggle Dress
By Gucci
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2005 Gucci Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: New with tags FABRIC: Rayon & Nylon COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: S MEASUREMENTS; provided as...
S/S 2005 Gucci Cut Out Gold Backless Wiggle Dress S
By Gucci
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2005 Gucci Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good COUNTRY MADE: Italy FABRIC: Rayon & Nylon SIZE: Small MEASUREMENTS; provided as a co...
S/S 2005 Gucci Cut Out Gold Backless Wiggle Dress XS
By Gucci
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2005 Gucci Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good FABRIC: Rayon & Nylon COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: XS MEASUREMENTS; provided as a court...
NWT S/S 2005 Gucci Black Cut-Out Backless Bodycon Dress XS
By Gucci
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2005 Gucci Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: New with tags FABRIC: Rayon & Nylon COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: XS MEASUREMENTS; provided a...
S/S 2005 Gucci Black L/S Cut-Out Bodycon Dress M
By Gucci
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2005 Gucci Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- no holes or stains FABRIC: Rayon & Nylon COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: M MEASUREMENTS; ...
S/S 2005 Gucci Black Wrap Cut-Out Ultra Low Wiggle Dress
By Gucci
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2005 Gucci Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- Extremely minor marks INSIDE one part of the top from what appears to be body tape- obv...
S/S 2005 Gucci Black Cut-Out Backless L/S Bodycon Wiggle Dress
By Gucci
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2005 Gucci Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- no holes or stains FABRIC: Rayon & Nylon COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: L- runs small wit...
Victor Costa Strapless Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Alford, MA
One of Victor Costa's best designs, this strapless cocktail/evening dress is fashioned of white satin and black velvet alternating horizontal stripes with fitted bodice leading to an...
$1,195
Size: FR 38, US 6 but fits like 0/2
Unworn 2008 Christian Dior Pink and Yellow Draped Tassel and Chain Print Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Dior pink and yellow tassel pendant print dress from the spring 2008 collection. Draped detail creates volume at waist and a bow like flourish at side. Side zip and hook an...
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. Features plunging neckline and delicate tie shoulder treatment. Puddles with lon...
La Perla S/S 2002 beige nude sheer embellished backless wedding slip dress gown
By La Perla
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE La Perla S/S 2002 Composed of two layers of beige stretch sheer silk chiffon, embellished with circular motifs in varying sizes, formed from a combination of silve...
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2003 Parrot And Tropical Print Crossback Dress Gown Size S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Size S
Ceil Chapman Vintage Black Empire Waist Gown with Beaded Bodice, c 1950 sz 6-8
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fine vintage evening dress made by Ceil Chapman. It has an empire waist with a heavily beaded bodice at the bust. The jersey body of the dress has a sheath silhouette and a...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2000's Vintage Taupe Plissé Grecian Embellished Evening Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
This would make an amazing bride bridal wedding festivity dress Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2000's Dramatic and voluminous taupe plissé Huge front/side slit Super shiny clear crystals wi...
$975Sale Price|23% Off
H 4.25 in D 1.25 in L 7 in
Opulent Amethyst Semi precious Sliced Inlay Gilt Trim Minaudiere' Clutch 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Opulent amethyst sliced inlay clutch is framed with a textured gilt metal clasp frame Carried with a string of purple color resin beads that is detachable By detaching the purple res...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Nude Embroidered Cocktail Dress Fr 38 US 6
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Montgomery, TX
Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Nude Embroidered Cocktail Dress French size 38 ( US 6 ) S/S 2006 Collection Christian Dior transports fashion to a romantic era with this draped ...
Brand New Casadei Lime Green Leopard Sandal Heels Size 8.5
By Casadei
Located in Conroe, TX
Casadei Brand New With Box Please Note: We feel these run a half size small. Marked U.S. Size 8.5 Lime Green Leather Fabric Leopard Print Footbed Wood Detailed Heel Leather Sole ...
$1,900
Size: Small but also fits Medium
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Pale Blue Silk Hard Boned Hand Beaded Corset Bustier
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
great for bride, bridal, wedding Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Vintage 1990's Pale baby blue silk Metal beads Hand embroidered...
2009 PRADA black metal fabric runway jacket
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This Prada jacket from the Spring 2009 collection is made from a really unique metal-infused fabric that gives it that crinkled, slightly structured texture the collection was known ...
Rare 1970s Halston Couture Vintage 1976 Gold Lamé One Shoulder 70s Sarong Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Best fits a modern US size 2-4 (Small). Measurements Bust: 32 inches Waist: 27 inches Hips: 36 inches Length (top shoulder to longest point of hem): approximately 50 inches A spect...
Lillie Rubin New 1950s Silk Damask Dress and Mink Collar Coat Set
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Water Mill, NY
A rare, new 1950s dress and coat set from Lillie Rubin in a black silk damask flower pattern. The dress is semi fitted with a matching belt, a bateau neckline, and a straight skirt. ...
Iconic Thierry Mugler Gold Corset FW 1990 Holy Grail Showstopper Museum
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In the theatrical universe of Thierry Mugler, fashion was spectacle, sculpture, and seduction fused into one. This extraordinary corset from the Fall/Winter 1990 “Music Hall” collec...
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.