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 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 Fringed Plunging Cutout Backless Mini Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci S/S 2005 Fringed Plunging Cutout Backless Mini Dress IT 40
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
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 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 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 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 New Silk Backless Dress with Appliques
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 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 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 ...
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 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 Gucci, Tom Ford for 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.
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 S 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 M 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) ...
Stunning Gucci Black Floral Embroidered Cutout Evening Gown 2005
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a stunning vintage black Gucci silk evening gown featuring a heavily embroidered bodice and back yoke, deep V neckline, gathered insets, cont...
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
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
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...
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...
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...
Jean Paul Gaultier Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is semi fitted with a bateau neckline and a gradated draped ruffle wider at the front shoulder then narrowing to the h...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
Dsquared2 Spring 2005 Christina Aguilera Runway Leather Vintage Mini Dress
By Dsquared2
Located in San Diego, CA
Christina Aguilera closed the runway show in 2005, strutting down the Dsquared2 Runway in this exact dress! Features brown leather stitches down the front, with contrasting tan leath...
1950s Neiman Marcus Couture Black Silk Chiffon Strapless Vintage 50s Wiggle Gown
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous bombshell 1950s NEIMAN MARCUS couture strapless silk chiffon evening dress! Impeccable construction, with so much detail and workmanship. Built in interior bustier keeps eve...
FENDI new pink sequins baguette 2024
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI New pink sequins baguette 2024 Iconic medium-sized Baguette bag, finely embroidered all-over with pink sequins in different shapes and sizes for a 3D effect and decorated with ...
$295Sale Price|59% Off
Size: Marked 7.5, Fits Size 7
New Edmundo Castillo Black & White Leather Slingback Heels Sz 7
By Edmundo Castillo
Located in Conroe, TX
Edmundo Castillo Brand New * Size: 7.5 Fits size 7 These Run a Half Size Small * Black & White Leather * Contrast Stitching Button Accent * Slingback Heel Pointed Toe * 3" Hee...
$1,900
Size: fits M/L refer to measurements
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silver Grey Beaded Floral Slip Gown Maxi Dress Bridal
Located in Leonardo, NJ
great for bride, bridal, wedding festivities Les Habitudes 1990's Vintage Meant to look antique-y Not sure of the material, likely a silk blend Hand embroidery and beading on the fl...
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
F/W 2003 Versace by Donatella Black Zipper Flare Runway Dress 42IT
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black Versace mini dress, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 2003 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway as look 25 and features...
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
Christian Dior Rasta Pants
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Eivissa, ES
Christian Dior iconic monogram pants from the Capsule “Rasta Collection” from 2004. Size: S Condition: Excellent
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...
Marc Jacobs Late 90s Sz 8 Gold Metal Link Column Evening Gown Runway Dress Gown
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare late 1990s–early 2000s Marc Jacobs gold metal-link vintage evening gown featuring a fluid cowl neckline and long, slinky column silhouette that skims the body like liquid metal....
Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier from the Purple Label line. Hand ruched and draped wool on a boned, lined corset with side zipper entry. Attached in back is a mas...
$1,275
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...
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.
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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.