$10,651
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink crepe halter-neck lace up dress, fw 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink crepe evening maxi dress with silk chiffon halter-neck, lace
$10,651
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink crepe halter-neck lace up dress, fw 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink crepe evening maxi dress with silk chiffon halter-neck, lace
1970s Christian Dior Couture Pink Polka Dot Halter Neck Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
1970s Christian Dior pink and white polka dot maxi dress. This is a rare example of a labelled
Dior by John Galliano Pleated Fan Cocktail Dress w Halter Neck & Open Back
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size : 36 Christian Dior by John Galliano Pleated Fan Dress w Halter Neck & Open Back. Dress features
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Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Christian Dior by John Galliano silk scarf bias cut halter neck dress, ss 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano, silk scarf bias cut dress with denim halter neck with two gold
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2000 Runway Denim Halter Backless Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Naples, FL
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2000 Runway Denim Halter Backless Dress Christian Dior denim
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Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano blue silk halter neck evening dress, ss 2004
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2004 ▪ Pale
Dior Satin Halter Dress With Bow Detail
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano for Dior stretch satin, halter neck cocktail dress. Sexy, fitted bodice. Neckline has
Christian Dior Pink Cotton Halter Neck Bow Detail Ruched Mini Dress S
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Christian Dior strapless dress is a stunning choice for a perfect evening look. Tailored from
Christian Dior Orange Texture Lurex Halter Neck Gown M
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
For all evening soirées and high-affair parties, a Christian Dior gown like this makes sure you
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Mini Dress Size Small Alaïa mini bodycon dress with sweetheart neck and rib knit accent panels throughout. All Eyes on Alaï...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
2000s Emanuel Ungaro Linen Cream JAcket with fringes
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Capri, IT
2000s Emanuel Ungaro Linen Cream JAcket with fringes Composition: 87% linen 13% polyammide Italian size range 42 Dry clean only no lining inside
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
1960S Baby Pink Beaded Rayon Evening Crop Top With Crystals
Located in New York, NY
1960S Baby Pink Beaded Rayon Evening Crop Top With Crystals
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
Chanel CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CHANEL CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Black nylon Dual flat canvas shoulder straps Logo embroidery Dual rolled handles at sides Sip pocket at front To...
Sleek Braided Leather Alligator Head Choker Necklace
Located in University City, MO
Sleek braided leather alligator head choker necklace The unique choker necklace is designed with a pair of silver metal alligators heads adhered to a black leather braided cord. The ...
Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Multi colored Silk Skirt-38 from the runway of the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This adorable Chanel skirt is in excellent condition, it has minimal sign of use. It is made ...
Rare Wolf Fur Jacket with Fox Fur
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare wolf fur vintage jacket trimmed with fox fur We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore Details: With 2 pockets, Fully lined 3 closing hooks. Size is aprox. mediu...
Gucci Silk Brocade Open Back Dress
By Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk dress from Gucci in a gold, rust and olive brocade fern pattern on a black background. It is a semi fitted dress with long zipper cuff sleeves and fabulous flatterin...
Moschino Vintage 1990s Red + Black Color Block Jacket
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage two-tone color block jacket in red and black by Cheap and Chic by Moschino. Fully lined with front button closure. Velcro closure at collar and on sides. Fabric: 52% Rayon/ 4...
1960's Mollie Parnis Romantic Red Gown with Caplet
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Exquisite 1960's red chiffon hanky hem gown with matching capelet. Fitted through the bodice with spaghetti straps the dress is double layered, a feature that is accented by the irre...
Valentino Early 2000s Size 8 Black Strapless Avant Garde Strapless Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect little Y2K black dress from the house of VALENTINO ! Features a tailored fit with some give. Avant Garde details with accent details at left bust and waist. Interior supp...
$712Sale Price|20% Off
PRADA black GATHERED FRONT Sleeveless Cocktail Dress 40
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
Prada gathered-front black dress in black triacetate (60%) and polyester (40%) with a v-neck. Has trimming around the waist and bottom in black silk (100%). Closes on the side with c...
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.