$746Sale Price|25% Off
1990s Janine of London Lillie Rubin Silver Grey Metallic Crushed Velvet Dress
By Janine of London, Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s JANINE OF LONDON for LILLIE RUBIN silver gray crushed velvet metallic bodycon dress!
Janine 1980s Mesh Gown Size Small.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Janine 1980s mesh and rhinestone trim gown with sexy slit is a size small. This gown will fit a USA size 4 perfectly. It is shown on Matilda the Mannequin which is a size 4 and it ...
Incredible Janine Hand Painted Dress 1980s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1980s Janine hand painted mosaic mesh dress in shades of purple, mauve, turquoise and green with gold swirls throughout.
Vintage Metallic Mosaic Copper Multi Colored Strappy Evening Dress
By Janine of London
Located in Portland, OR
This gorgeous vintage Janine London Paris New York dress has double spaghetti straps in the front and laced spaghetti straps with a u shaped opening in the back.
LESLIE FAY Original c.1960’s Gray Silver Mock Neck Sleeveless Mod A-line Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
LESLIE FAY Original c.1960’s Gray Silver Mock Neck Sleeveless Mod A-line Dress Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Leslie Fay Original; ILGWU tag Style: A-Line dress Color(s): Shades of gray, s...
$625Sale Price|21% Off
Size: 36
1990s Barbara Bui Silver and Gold One Shoulder Silk + Snakeskin Vintage Dress
By Barbara Bui
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s BARBARA BUI silver and gold one shoulder Bodycon jacquered mini dress! Features a textured silk and rayon blend of silver and gold---not sure what color to jewelery to wear?...
Dolce & Gabbana Metallic Silver Dress - '90s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Dolce & Gabbana metallic silver dress with subtle self-baroque print, stretchy fabric, and built-in corset-style bodice. From the Fall/Winter 1998 collection. Remarks: There are som...
$13,582
Size: IT 44 - FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Alexander McQueen metallic silver silk lamé open-back evening dress, ss 1997
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen metallic silver silk lamé evening dress ▪ V-neck ▪ Open back with a belted waist ▪ Accordion pleated panel starting at the hip and finishing into a train ▪ Conce...
$1,975
Size: Small - Medium
1990s Bill Blass Vintage French Dove Gray Off Shoulder Silk Jersey Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BILL BLASS off-the-shoulder Grecian evening dress! Perfect French Grey color compliments nearly any skin tone. Soft silk jersey flatters the body, and hugs the ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.1999 Vtg Grey Sequin Beaded Lace Embellished Cutout Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.1999 Vtg Grey Silver Sequin Beaded Lace Embellished Cutout Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Circa: 1999 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Sleeveles...
Naeem Khan Early 2000’s Iridescent Grey Metallic Sequin Dress-Size 6
By Naeem Khan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Naeem Khan Early 2000’s Iridescent Grey Metallic Sequin Dress-Size 6 This early creation in Naeem Khan’s career is why he became so famous especially among the glitz and glam of Hol...
Evening dress in silver lurex moire with bow and rhinestone brooch Mike Benet
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening dress in silver lurex moire with bow and rhinestone brooch. Pink rayon lining. Backless. SIZE S
Beautiful Vintage Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Silver Metallic Beaded Gown Dress
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture quality metallic silver gray strapless evening gown! Features a fitted boned lace bodice with silver sequins hand-sewn throughout. Flatt...
Barbara Tfank Silver Taffeta Silk Dress with Black Sequined Tulle Bustier
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Silver 100% silk taffeta evening dress fitted through the bodice bustier with flattering vertical princess seams and finished with a fitted, tea length column skirt. The...
KAUFMANFRANCO 2011 Vintage Pewter Silver Heavily Embellished Gown w. Train
By KaufmanFranco
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Kaufmanfranco 2011 Vintage Entirely beaded / sequined Pewter silver grey color Long sleeves with slit zipper at wrists Invisible zipper at back Lined in nude silk Made in the USA Siz...
Gianni Versace silver knitted rayon evening dress, fw 1996
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianni Versace silver knitted rayon evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 1996 ▪ Ribbed turtleneck with beaded vertical striped design ▪ Asymmetric neckline ▪ Floor-length skirt ▪ Fully lin...
Vivienne Westwood metallic silver figure hugging mini dress, fw 1992
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood metallic silver lycra mini dress ▪ Figure hugging ▪ Scoop neckline ▪ Lace pattern ▪ Size Small ▪ Fall-Winter 1992
1990s Silver Grey Mirrored Sequins Size 6 Strapless Silk Vintage Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s silver gray silk mirrored sequin couture strapless evening dress / gown! Features a fitted boned bodice, with a hidden zipper up the back and hook-and-eye clo...
Vintage Donna Karan Silver Velvet Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage silver velvet gown by Donna Karan ( DKNY) for Bergdorf Goodman , New York. The dress is great to wear, it simply pops over your head. It has a scoop neckline and ...
ESTEVEZ Silver Sequin and Velvet Gown Peplum Size 2
By Estevez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Estevez gown is composed of a black velvet with silver sequin applique. Features a peplum style waist with structured shoulders. There is a center back zipper closure. In excell...
Art Deco Shell Pink Pleated Silk and Lace Trimmed Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Shell Pink Pleated Silk and Lace Trimmed Slip dress in unusual large size. Hand made Valencienne lace trimmed neckline and sleeves. Original monogram. 1920's France. Width 5...
Revillon Frères Vintage Women's Sumptuous Sable Fur Coat, Late 20th Century
By Revillon Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an absolutely sumptuous natural brown Sable fur coat, by Revillon for Saks Fifth Avenue. This coat has a large notched collar, two front slit pockets, an open front and is ...
$409
H 9.06 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in L 25.6 in
1970s High Quality Vintage Black Leather and Brass italian Shoulder Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare 1970s Italian shoulder bag is a superb example of mid-century luxury, showcasing the sophisticated craftsmanship for which Italy is renowned. The exterior is crafted from p...
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 ...
Gucci 1980s Vintage Pink Leather Horsebit Clutch Bag
By MAURIZIO GUCCI, Gucci
Located in London, GB
The Ultimate Multi-Tasker Designed in Italy during the 1980s, this rare vintage piece perfectly bridges the gap between jet-set utility and modern evening elegance. Originally engine...
Jean Paul Gaultier Transformable Peplum Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier Transformable Black Faille Moire Peplum Jacket from the 1990's. Gaultier's Haute Couture training is evident in this fitted "Bar" style peplum jacket with pointed ...
Claude Montana Circa 1990s Vintage Red Crepe Two-Piece Suit Set IT 42
By Claude Montana
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Two-piece sleeveless suit set by State of Claude Montana in a deep red crepe suiting. Includes an asymmetrical double-breasted vest with peaked lapels and matching high-waisted strai...
$150Sale Price / set|50% Off
W 0.13 in D 0.16 in L 1.02 in
Silvorra Natural Blue Sapphire Linear Dangle Earrings in Diamond Jewelry for Her
Located in New York, NY
These sleek 925 sterling silver dangle earrings cascade seven 4x2 mm baguette blue sapphires per ear in a linear ladder design, framed by 1 mm diamonds for subtle scintillation. The ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Red Corduroy double breasted jacket KENZO
By Kenzo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red cotton velvet Corduroy double breasted jacket . Acetate and Bemberg lining. Button and buttonhole closure on the front. Belt in the same fabric with plastic buckle and belt-loop....
$950
Size: none; comparable to size S
Schiaparelli-Inspired Sapphire Silk Velvet Bead and Pearl Peplum Suit - S, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Although it bears no label, this suit betrays all the hallmarks of a Schiaparelli master work: saturated color, silk velvet fabric (her favorite), sharp shoulders paired with curving...
Black and white silk chiffon Midi dress with Polka dot print ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white silk chiffon Midi dress with Polka dot print . Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Belt in the same fabric attached on the waist. SAMPLE SIZE 36/ S
1930S Black Silk Velvet Long Sleeved Gown With Chrome Art Deco Buckle
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Velvet Long Sleeved Gown With Chrome Art Deco Buckle
Joseph Magnin Floral Coat and Sweetheart Neck Dress Suit Green Blue, 1950s
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Joseph Magnin vintage 1950s blue and green floral jacquard shift dress in green with blue undertones. Tie belt at waist, back zip and hook. Short sleeve matching coat has high side s...
Michael Forrest Honey Brown Crystal Fox Calf length Fur Coat Collar
By Michael Forrest New York, Michael Forrest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a marvelous fur coat from Michael Forrest. It is made of plush crystal fox with a strip of suede at the hips near the opening of the velvet lined slash pockets. Fully lined i...
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Happy / Sad Hunter Green Carved Wood Waistcoat Vest
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 90s vintage MOSCHINO Cheap and Chic ' Happy / Sad ' carved wooden button cropped vest! Forest green wool, with black and white striped silk back. Peace sign, heart, and clover c...
1980s Black Velvet and Tulle Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Anonymous 1980s black velvet drop waist dress with tulle skirt. The bodice has black shoulder straps and darts at the bust. Fitted through the body, the drop waist tulle skirt has bl...
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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Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
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This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.