$11,676
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
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 up fastening, front leg slit and silk lining.
$11,676
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 up fastening, front leg slit and silk lining.
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 Christian Dior Patron label which indicated that the dress was a bespoke order which c...
Dior by John Galliano Pleated Fan Cocktail Dress w Halter Neck & Open Back
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CHRISTIAN DIOR BLUE AND MAUVE FLORAL PRINT HALTER DRESS Condition : Excellent Vintage Condition Size : 36 Christian Dior by John Galliano Pleated Fan Dress w Halter Neck & Open Back.
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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 plated 'C-D' chains, cowl neckline, asymmetric hemline and diagonal zip closure.
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2000 Runway Denim Halter Backless Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2000 Runway Denim Halter Backless Dress Christian Dior denim dress featuring halter neck, open back, and concealed zip closure at side.
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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 blue silk chiffon ▪ Halterneck ▪ Drapes at the chest and hips ▪ Built-in cotton...
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.
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.
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 look the best of all. Tailored into a superb fit and style, this gown is elevated with...
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 80s GEOFFREY BEENE navy blue and white long sleeve silk jumpsuit ! Features a luxurious double sided silk. Buttons up the front with hidden hook-and-eye closure at top b...
$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 ...
$8,920
H 2 in W 5.5 in L 5.2 in
Chanel White 1994 Runway Karl Lagerfeld CC Logo Iconic Rare Sunglasses
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel White 1994 Runway Karl Lagerfeld CC Logo Iconic Rare Sunglasses From the 1994 Chanel runway collection, these glasses were made for the catwalk as a Sample and never made it ...
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...
Rare Natural Silver Raccoon Hooded Fur Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage coat is made of very high quality silver raccoon fur is 3/4 lenght with an attached hood, rare to find. We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore Details:...
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...
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
Chanel Quilted Gilt Gripoix Cross-body Vintage Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most scarce Coco Chanel handbags - black quilted suede and kidskin lamb leather in a half-moon shape, with a gilt-metal woven leather chain. The chic bag is adorned by lar...
$799Sale Price|55% Off
Size: 42 fits best approximately US 6
UNWORN Missoni Rainbow Metallic Crochet Knit Pants Crop Top Ensemble Set 42
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
BEAUTIFUL MISSONI ORANGE LABEL KNIT 2PCS ENSEMBLE Stunning Missoni set in rainbow colors Classic MISSONI signature crochet knit Consisting of two pieces, pants and top Simply slips...
Yves Saint Laurent New Suede Gauntlet Gloves
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful never worn 80’s YSL fuchsia gloves trimmed in matching leather diagonal stitching. Both gloves was linked by the original sealing thread. "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche" g...
Vivienne Westwood Logo Print Denim Cropped Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood, Anglomania
Located in New York, NY
Vivienne Westwood Denim jacket, cut with 18th Century corset seaming. The master of historical fashion revisits the denim jacket, in a more fitted shape with a dipping curved hem. Th...
CHLOE white leather MILK SALLY MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
Chloé 'Sally Medium' shoulder bag in Milk (cream) grained calfskin featuring gold-tone hardware. Opens with a turn lock and has highlighted borders in gold-tone hardware. Intertwined...
Chic 1960s Evon Besack Black Crepe + Velvet A - Line Vintage 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s EVON BESACK black crepe and velvet A-Line dress! Features a flattering square neck with a tailored bodice. Forgiving full skirt with intricate velvet details at hem. Full ...
NWT 1980s Vintage Denim Trompe l'oeil Cotton Blue Jean Abstract 80s Halter Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new with original tags early 1980s denim tromp l'oeil lightweight cotton halter dress! Features a bodycon fit that really flatters the body. Unique print made to look like deni...
$22,920
H 5.25 in W 10 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Bowling Bag Exotic Bowler Paris NY Grey Crocodile Skin Leather Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Crocodile bowler from the Paris-NY collection 2005 {VINTAGE 17 Years} Antique silver hardware 4 bottom feet Cc zipper charm Hanging cc plate Grey satin interior lining Small in...
Hermes Top Cashmere Sweater Classic WheatTan w/ Subtle Knit Detail Size M
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes luxurious cashmere sweater top. Very sophisticated with a subtle knit detail that adds texture to this beautiful wheat coloured top. Clean lined with an ...
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.