1950s French Haute Couture Cream Lace Bustier Dress
Located in London, GB
This French haute couture 1950s cream lace bustier dress hugs the female silhouette to perfection
1950s French Haute Couture Cream Lace Bustier Dress
Located in London, GB
This French haute couture 1950s cream lace bustier dress hugs the female silhouette to perfection
1977 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ivory Silk Crepe Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
We are attributing this enchanting 1970s silk crepe couture dress to the master couturier Yves
2006 Valentino Haute Couture Ruffle White and Silver Gown
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
, heavily embellished haute couture example would cost in excess of $170,000 today. This dress is in
Chanel Haute Couture ivory lace wedding dress, c. 1960s
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Haute Couture ivory lace wedding dress with corseted bodice, cap sleeves, trained skirt and
1968 Christian Dior Haute Couture Documented Ivory Checkered Silk Pleated Dress
By Christian Dior Haute Couture, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bohan numbered haute couture custom made dress is in beautiful condition with no rips, holes or
1961 Carven Haute Couture White Lace Dress and Jacket Ensemble
By Carven
Located in Paris, FR
Incredible wedding strapless dress and matching jacket Carven Haute Couture, from 1961, composed of
1967 Givenchy Haute Couture Colorful Floral Sheer Silk Draped Caftan Maxi Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely gorgeous and very rare Givenchy haute couture colorful sheer silk layered caftan maxi
1965 Valentino Haute Couture Museum-Held Beaded Lamé Ivory Lace Mod Shift Dress
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino Couture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Waist: 29 inches Hips: best up to 36 inches Total Length: 34 inches This Valentino haute couture dress
1977 Chanel Haute Couture Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
1977 Chanel haute couture runway ensemble. The cardigan style jacket is fully beaded. The skirt
1950's Jacques Griffe Haute Couture Champagne Strapless Bustier Hourglass Gown
By Jacques Griffe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A truly magnificent and highly coveted Jacques Griffe haute couture champagne liquid silk satin
1958 Jean Dessès Haute Couture Documented Pink Ruched Silk Chiffon Goddess Gown
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hips: up to 36 inches This incredibly rare Jean Dessès haute couture attributed dress is in beautiful
1968 Christian Dior Haute Couture Maria Felix Owned Chartreuse Silk Feather Gown
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A highly coveted and truly breathtaking Christian Dior haute couture museum-quality chartreuse silk
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Size: 38 (Fr) 8 (US) M
White guipure bustier wedding dress Pierre Balmain Haute-Couture Circa 1950's
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White guipure bustier wedding dress. Underdress with boned bustier and zip closure on the back and
Valentino 1996 Haute Couture Wedding Gown with Valentino Sketches
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valentino Haute Couture wedding gown. Angie Everhart had been a Valentino model in the early
1960s Haute Couture Harrods Embroidered Lace Evening Dress
By Harry Algo
Located in London, GB
This is a Haute Couture lace dress from the 1960s designed by Harry Algo Paris for the French Room
1960s French Haute Couture Cream Bow Bodice Dress
Located in London, GB
This incredibly chic haute couture 1960s pale cream dress would make a fabulous entrance at a
Valentino 1996 Haute Couture Wedding Gown - 2nd Payment for Mere
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valentino Haute Couture wedding gown. Angie Everhart had been a Valentino model in the early 1990s
Valentino 1996 Haute Couture Wedding Gown - 1st Payment for Mere
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valentino Haute Couture wedding gown. Angie Everhart had been a Valentino model in the early 1990s
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Size: none; comparable to size S
Haute Couture Cream Medieval Cathedral Train Wedding Gown - Small, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
would be fit for Guinevere’s castle. Ivory wedding gown with 4 ½’ train and gathered bishop sleeves
Pierre Balmain 1960s Haute Couture Ivory Silk Gazar Bridal Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in London, GB
This magnificent Pierre Balmain circa 1968 haute couture silk gazar bridal dress suit in ivory is
1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT haute couture cream silk damask dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, stunning haute couture dress made of cream silk damask with subtle overlapping dot weave
1964 YVES SAINT LAURENT demi-couture Venice lace dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
hand finishing you would find in a haute couture garment. Great as a wedding dress for a modern bride
Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Haute Couture Beaded Lace Bias-Cut Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking and highly desirable Christian Dior haute couture beaded lace bias-cut trained
1975 Chanel Haute Couture Embroidered Organza Off-Shoulder Tiered Bridal Gown
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
haute couture gown, look #49, is a perfect example of why this iconic brand has stood the test of time
Nina Ricci 1950' s Haute Couture silk dress with embelishments
By Nina Ricci
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Nina Ricci Haute Couture silk dress with embellishments This is a wonderful piece, and might make
Vintage 1956 Jacques Griffe Haute Couture Embroidered Beaded Ivory Satin Gown
By Jacques Griffe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A magnificent, well-documented Jacques Griffe haute couture heavily embroidered and beaded ivory
Vintage Chanel Haute Couture Ivory Lesage Embroidered Silk Bridal Gown & Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This gorgeous Chanel haute couture three-piece dress ensemble is in excellent condition with no rips
Vintage 1912 Worth Haute Couture Beaded Butterfly Motif Silk Gown & Headpiece
By House of Worth
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
haute couture butterfly motif Art Nouveau trained gown and matching metal headpiece dating back to 1912
Elie Saab Haute Couture Ivory Gown with Jeweled Jacket sz L-XL
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Exquisite Ivory Silk (Wedding?) gown from Elie Saab's Haute Couture collection, not ready to wear
Vintage 1950s Jean Dessès Haute Couture Ivory Silk Chiffon Strapless Draped Gown
By Jean Dessès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Waist: 24 inches Hips: up to 35 inches This rare Jean Desses Paris haute couture dress is in beautiful
1949 Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Ivory Silk Satin Strapless Draped Bridal Gown
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
: up to 36 inches This rare Jeanne Lanvin haute couture dress is in beautiful wearable condition with
1968 Madame Grès Haute Couture Beaded Embroidered Ivory Sheer Silk Bridal Gown
By Madame Gres
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Madame Grès haute couture dress is in wonderful condition with no serious damage or alternations
1950's Sorelle Fontana Haute-Couture Beaded Ivory Satin Strapless Mermaid Gown
By Sorelle Fontana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
flows into a most flattering hourglass mermaid skirt. Just look at all the beautiful couture detail
Balmain Haute Couture Wedding Gown
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain
Located in Cloverdale, CA
This stunning gown is made of white tulle and lace with gold thread woven through it. Designed with a sweetheart neckline with wide lace and tulle straps. The bodice is boned and hug...
Vintage 1987 Christian Dior Haute Couture White Lace Off-Shoulder Bridal Gown
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of Dior has been an enduring icon of Haute Couture. While the House of Dior is still a thriving
1960s Pierre Cardin Black + White Houndstooth Space Age Jacket
By Pierre Cardin, Pierre Cardin Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and Rare! Vintage 1960s Pierre Cardin Couture black and white houndstooth swing jacket! Signature vinyl detail at either side of waist. An amazing piece of fashion history...
Exceptional 1960s 60s Black French Lace Nude Illusion Sequin Babydoll Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Such a stunning vintage 1960s Babydoll cocktail dress! Black French lace, covered with black sequins. Beautiful scalloped hems, with layers of nude silk under. Zips up the back, with...
Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5. These adorable Manolo Blahnik pumps are in good condition. They show use with small smudges, shown in picture. The bottom of the sh...
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
Located in New York, NY
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
$8,920
H 8 in W 8 in D 3 in
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag 1991-1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold Hardware Long strap with classic interwoven chain Drawstring closure Do...
$5,050
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Extra Large Louis Vuitton Marin Bag Louis Vuitton Bag, Louis Vuitton Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This impressive 1970s Louis Vuitton bag features monogram canvas in very good condition, its leather part has very few stains and scratches. Its interior is in very good condition to...
1940s Vintage B. Altman & Co. Denim Chambray Dress w/ Horse Buttons
By B. Altman & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1940s B. Altman & Co. Cotton Denim/Chambray dress, with horse buttons up bodice, and at sleeve cuffs! Beautiful lightweight fabric, with a flattering neckline, and full sk...
$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...
$1,395Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Rare Spring 2005 Gucci Crocodile and Patent Leather Heels Mules Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New * Stunning in Black Patent Leather Spring 2005 * European Size: 37 * Crocodile Ankle Strap * Metallic Gold Insole * Brass Hardware * Patent Heel * 4.25" Heel * Comes...
Scaasi Brown Taffeta Cocktail Dress, 1980’s
By Scaasi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous Arnold Scaasi brown silk taffeta cocktail dress with ruched torso and a dramatic neckline accented by puff sleeves. The dress zips at the back side panel and is constructed...
Antique 1.04 Carat Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Gents Three-Stone Ring, 1919
Located in London, GB
This beautiful antique gents ring, dating from 1919, features three old mine cut diamonds with a total carat weight of 1.04 carats, all mounted in 18 carat yellow gold rub-over setti...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Tuxedo Evening Suit An extremely rare piece from his final collection in 2004 for Yves Saint Laurent Stunning piece consisting of pants and jacke...
1980s Celine Grey Wool Coat
By Celine
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s grey wool Celine coat. Double breasted, with epaulets and cinched waist with a matching grey wool belt. Celine marked cream and grey plastic buttons. Excellent vintage conditio...
1970s Moroccan Black + Gold Metal Embroidered Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s black crepe Moroccan long sleeve kaftan maxi dress! Features meticulously embrodiered gold metal throughout. Chic bell /angel sleeved have just the right amount of flar...
$1,154Sale Price|20% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Fight Racism Newspaper Print Graphic Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage rare and collectable black and white newspaper print graphic jacket with "Fight Racism" slogan. This jacket features : - Faux fur collar, lining and detai...
1970's Guy Laroche Haute Couture Cream Silk Beaded Gown
By Guy Laroche
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1970's Guy Laroche couture cream silk gown. High neckline, billowing sleeves and empire waist. Simple almost religious lines, this elegant piece appears highly influence by B...
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.
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This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
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