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Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Iconic Cady Dress Gown  NWT
Valentino Iconic Cady Dress Gown  NWT

Valentino Iconic Cady Dress Gown NWT

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Valentino iconic cady gown has been a picture of elegant dressing over the years. Designed by

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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns

Mugler Iconic Sleek & Chic Tux Dress Gown  Wow!  NWT!
Mugler Iconic Sleek & Chic Tux Dress Gown  Wow!  NWT!

Mugler Iconic Sleek & Chic Tux Dress Gown Wow! NWT!

By David Koma, Mugler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

high slit. Fully lined. Side zipper closure. Very substantial. Gown salutes that iconic Thierry Mugler

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Iconic Halston Matte Jersey Gown
Iconic Halston Matte Jersey Gown

Iconic Halston Matte Jersey Gown

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Halston Bias Matte Jersey Gown which became one of his iconic designs. His ability to pare

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1970s American Evening Gowns

MUGLER FW 1998 Semi Sheer Iconic Runway Gown
MUGLER FW 1998 Semi Sheer Iconic Runway Gown

MUGLER FW 1998 Semi Sheer Iconic Runway Gown

By Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Stunning extremely rare MUGLER gown - charged with seduction and kinetic electricity. This dress is

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

THIERRY MUGLER Iconic 1995 runway dress
THIERRY MUGLER Iconic 1995 runway dress

THIERRY MUGLER Iconic 1995 runway dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in CACHAN, FR

THIERRY MUGLER Iconic polyester and raffia dress. 1995 parade. Very rare and sought after model

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Rare Hot Thierry Mugler Dress SS1994 iconic Black Dress
Rare Hot Thierry Mugler Dress SS1994 iconic Black Dress

Rare Hot Thierry Mugler Dress SS1994 iconic Black Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

. Elegant, fabulous and timeless. The perfect little black dress with the iconic Thierry Mugler edge

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper

Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Berlin, BE

Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, liquid gold accents

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Hot Thierry Mugler Dress SS1994 iconic Black Dress
Rare Hot Thierry Mugler Dress SS1994 iconic Black Dress

Rare Hot Thierry Mugler Dress SS1994 iconic Black Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

. Elegant, fabulous and timeless. The perfect little black dress with the iconic Thierry Mugler edge

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Iconic Blumarine with gorgeous Crystals Dress
Vintage Iconic Blumarine with gorgeous Crystals Dress

Vintage Iconic Blumarine with gorgeous Crystals Dress

By Blumarine

Located in Iba, PH

Vintage Blumarine sleeveless dress in black cotton blend with gorgeous crystals and metallic

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20th Century Evening Dresses

Gucci By Tom Ford Iconic Cutout Gown With Gold Belt 1996
Gucci By Tom Ford Iconic Cutout Gown With Gold Belt 1996

Gucci By Tom Ford Iconic Cutout Gown With Gold Belt 1996

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer an iconic 1996 Tom Ford for Gucci black jersey evening

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaia F/W 1986 Iconic Zipper Wool Dress
Alaia F/W 1986 Iconic Zipper Wool Dress

Alaia F/W 1986 Iconic Zipper Wool Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage iconic museum quality 1986 Azzedine Alaia black knit hooded zipper dress featuring a slim

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1989 Dress Sculptural Iconic
Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1989 Dress Sculptural Iconic

Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1989 Dress Sculptural Iconic

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Naomi opened the FW 1989/90 Runway in this iconic look. This is tailoring as seduction

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Hervé Legér Paris Iconic Black Bandage Dress, 1990s
Hervé Legér Paris Iconic Black Bandage Dress, 1990s

Hervé Legér Paris Iconic Black Bandage Dress, 1990s

By Herve Léger

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We heard the bandage dress is having a major comeback and nothing beats the real thing! An original

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20th Century Evening Dresses

Iconic Dolce & Gabbana White Mesh Sheer Mummy Dress
Iconic Dolce & Gabbana White Mesh Sheer Mummy Dress

Iconic Dolce & Gabbana White Mesh Sheer Mummy Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Los Angeles, CA

" dress featuring front and back heavy draping, knots, extra-long sleeves, an exposed center back zipper

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Early 2000s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pauline Trigere Iconic Diamante Studded Black Silk Evening Dress
Pauline Trigere Iconic Diamante Studded Black Silk Evening Dress

Pauline Trigere Iconic Diamante Studded Black Silk Evening Dress

By Pauline Trigère

Located in New Hope, PA

An iconic rhinestone encrusted bodice on a sleek, form fitting black dress from Pauline Trigere

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses

S/S 2015 Versace VERSUS + Anthony Vaccarello Iconic Print Silk Long Dress
S/S 2015 Versace VERSUS + Anthony Vaccarello Iconic Print Silk Long Dress

S/S 2015 Versace VERSUS + Anthony Vaccarello Iconic Print Silk Long Dress

By Versace, Versus Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE VERSUS + ANTHONY VACCARELLO Spring/Summer 2015 Look #31 Printed maxi dress Deep slit on the

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maxi Dress

2000 Versace Rare and Iconic Pink Jungle Silk Dress
2000 Versace Rare and Iconic Pink Jungle Silk Dress

2000 Versace Rare and Iconic Pink Jungle Silk Dress

By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in Paris, FR

2000 Iconic Gianni Versace pink Jungle silk dress featuring a scoop neckline, can be worn

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

D&G 00's Iconic Metallic Mesh Mini Dress
D&G 00's Iconic Metallic Mesh Mini Dress

D&G 00's Iconic Metallic Mesh Mini Dress

By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA

Located in Milano, MILANO

00's iconic metallic mesh mini dress by D&G. Studs details on the shoulders. Side wide slit. The

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 1990 Rare Iconic Silk Dress
Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 1990 Rare Iconic Silk Dress

Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 1990 Rare Iconic Silk Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Berlin, BE

whisper-thin silk and aerospace-grade silk mesh, the asymmetrical mini dress floats like a mirage across

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Iconic Lace Inserted Crepe Gown
Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Iconic Lace Inserted Crepe Gown

Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Iconic Lace Inserted Crepe Gown

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloé

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Lace Inserted Silk Crepe Gown from the 1970's. Made in the period

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

AZZEDINE ALAÏA SS 86 iconic and rare knitted shirt dress
AZZEDINE ALAÏA SS 86 iconic and rare knitted shirt dress

AZZEDINE ALAÏA SS 86 iconic and rare knitted shirt dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Milano, MILANO

Spring Summer 1986 iconic and rare knitted shirt dress by Azzedine Alaïa Silver press buttons on

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1980s Tea Gowns

Iconic Thierry Mugler Couture FW 2001 Leo Runway Dress Rare
Iconic Thierry Mugler Couture FW 2001 Leo Runway Dress Rare

Iconic Thierry Mugler Couture FW 2001 Leo Runway Dress Rare

By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture

Located in Berlin, BE

STUNNING iconic Thierry Mugler Couture dress from the 2001 FW Collection. Extremely rare

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1988 / 89 Les Infernales Red Dress
Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1988 / 89 Les Infernales Red Dress

Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1988 / 89 Les Infernales Red Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

crafted silhouette. This striking red dress is a testament to Mugler’s sculptural genius. Its sharply

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

JUNYA WATANABE FW 02 Rare and iconic halter neck long dress
JUNYA WATANABE FW 02 Rare and iconic halter neck long dress

JUNYA WATANABE FW 02 Rare and iconic halter neck long dress

Located in Milano, MILANO

Rare and iconic Fall Winter 2002 halter neck long dress by Junya Watanabe Raw edged patchworks and

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Iconic S/S 2000 Plunging Jungle Dress
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Iconic S/S 2000 Plunging Jungle Dress

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Iconic S/S 2000 Plunging Jungle Dress

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Rubiera, RE

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Silk jersey jungle dress Spring Summer 2000 Collection 100% silk Made in

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

ICONIC FW 2005 Roberto Cavalli Chinoiserie Print Black and Gold Silk Bias Gown
ICONIC FW 2005 Roberto Cavalli Chinoiserie Print Black and Gold Silk Bias Gown

ICONIC FW 2005 Roberto Cavalli Chinoiserie Print Black and Gold Silk Bias Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in São Paulo, SP

Bias cut silk Dramatic but functional train Signature Cavalli glittery silk fabric V-neckline Adjustable with tie-up straps - hardware charms at the end Zip-up back (invisible) lon...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Issey Miyake Iconic Signature Jet-Black High-Neck Pullover Dress
Issey Miyake Iconic Signature Jet-Black High-Neck Pullover Dress

Issey Miyake Iconic Signature Jet-Black High-Neck Pullover Dress

By Issey Miyake

Located in New York, NY

Issey Miyake iconic signature jet-black high-neck , slightly flared pullover dress measures 47

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1990s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD FW 98 Iconic and rare long velvet bustier dress
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD FW 98 Iconic and rare long velvet bustier dress

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD FW 98 Iconic and rare long velvet bustier dress

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Milano, MILANO

Fall Winter 1998 iconic and rare long black velvet bustier dress by Vivienne Westwood Inside

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Iconic Archival Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Silk Lace Dress
Iconic Archival Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Silk Lace Dress

Iconic Archival Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Silk Lace Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Berlin, BE

Absolutely iconic Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Spine Lace Dress. Exuding an enigmatic

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Iconic and Extremely Rare Thierry Mugler Dress SS 1988 Sculptural
Iconic and Extremely Rare Thierry Mugler Dress SS 1988 Sculptural

Iconic and Extremely Rare Thierry Mugler Dress SS 1988 Sculptural

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

What an extraordinairy find!! Extremely rare Collectors Piece: Thierry Mugler dress 'African

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

1986 Azzedine Alaïa hooded runway dress Extremely rare and highly collectible hooded runway dress

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

DOLCE & GABBANA SS 06 Rare and Iconic Lace Long Sleeve Dress
DOLCE & GABBANA SS 06 Rare and Iconic Lace Long Sleeve Dress

DOLCE & GABBANA SS 06 Rare and Iconic Lace Long Sleeve Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Milano, MILANO

Spring Summer 2006 rare and iconic lace long sleeve dress by Dolce & Gabbana. Silk satin trims at

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 1996 Iconic Backless Black Evening Dress
Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 1996 Iconic Backless Black Evening Dress

Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 1996 Iconic Backless Black Evening Dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Paris, FR

Iconic evening dress from Gucci’s Fall–Winter 1996 collection, cut in fluid black fabric with a

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1988 / 89 Les Infernales Dress Rare Purple
Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1988 / 89 Les Infernales Dress Rare Purple

Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1988 / 89 Les Infernales Dress Rare Purple

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

distilled the very essence of femme fatale power into couture. This structured, high-impact dress in Manfred

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Iconic Thierry Mugler Les Infernales SHE DEVIL Runway Dress Black Red
Iconic Thierry Mugler Les Infernales SHE DEVIL Runway Dress Black Red

Iconic Thierry Mugler Les Infernales SHE DEVIL Runway Dress Black Red

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

balance between razor-sharp tailoring and theatrical allure, the dress sculpts the body with Mugler’s

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

GUCCI BY TOM FORD SS 01 Iconic long sleeve mesh sheer dress
GUCCI BY TOM FORD SS 01 Iconic long sleeve mesh sheer dress

GUCCI BY TOM FORD SS 01 Iconic long sleeve mesh sheer dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Milano, MILANO

Spring Summer 2001 Iconic long sleeve mesh sheer dress from Gucci by Tom Ford. Strapless whalebone

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

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Iconic Dress Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary iconic dress gown you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Beige and more. Finding the perfect iconic dress gown may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Tom Ford, Gucci and Gianni Versace are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Iconic Dress Gown?

The price for an iconic dress gown starts at $220 and tops out at $245,500, and on average, selling for $2,639.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

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.

Questions About Iconic Dress Gown
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, a gown and a dress are not always the same type of clothing. While a gown is a type of dress, not all dresses are gowns. Gowns tend to be more formal and suited for black-tie and evening events. Shop a wide selection of high-end gowns and designer dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Jennifer Lopez wore the iconic Versace jungle dress to the 2000 Grammy Awards. However, Donatella Versace was actually the first one to wear the dress. She posed in it at the 1999 Met Gala. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Versace pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese dressing gown is called a cheongsam or a qipao. It is often styled as a high-necked, closely fitted dress with a slit on the side. Cheongsams were considered fashion-forward and influenced the rise of modern Chinese women in the 20th century. Shop a selection of cheongsams on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between an evening dress and an evening gown is length. An evening gown is generally a full-length garment that falls between the ankles and the floor. An evening dress is a semi-formal or formal dress designed to be worn at night or on special occasions. Evening gowns are one type of evening dress, and you can also find examples with mini, knee-length and midi-length hemlines. Shop a wide range of evening gowns and other evening dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A ball gown dress and a princess dress are different names for the same style of cut in a wedding dress. This style of dress features a flattering fitted bodice and a full, voluminous skirt that flares out at the waist. The term ball gown is associated with more volume in the skirt than the term princess dress. Browse 1stDibs to find a beautiful array of wedding dresses from top boutiques around the world.

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