1930s Black Satin Dress with Jet Belt
Unavailable|$350
1930s Black Satin Dress with Jet Belt
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1930s black satin dress with jet belt. Features netting/ mesh and a pretty cut out
Unavailable|$350
1930s Black Satin Dress with Jet Belt
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1930s black satin dress with jet belt. Features netting/ mesh and a pretty cut out
Unavailable|$2,500
1920s Jet Black Beaded Fringe Flapper Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fabulous jet black beaded flapper dress from the 1920s. The skirt features and iconic tiered
Unavailable|$315
1960s Black Anita Modes Cocktail Dress with Jet Beaded Trim
By ANITA MODES
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Black Anita Modes Cocktail Dress with Jet Beaded Trim. Black cocktail silk dress with black
Unavailable|$750
Oleg Cassini Black Jet Beaded Cage Column Formal Evening Gown
By Oleg Cassini
Located in San Francisco, CA
heavily beaded with jet bugle beads with a cage back effect. Nice boning in the bodice and fully lined
Unavailable|$8,500
1940s 50's FULL LENGTH BLACK JET HEAVILY BEADED GOWN W/SASH
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a magnificent black evening gown, entirely covered in black bead work. The elegant silhouette is highlighted with an attached sash, also heavily beaded, which ties over t...
Unavailable|$1,650
Oscar De La Renta Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous cocktail dress from Oscar de la Renta is made from jet black silk taffeta. Dress has a
Unavailable|$5,500
1998 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN for GIVENCHY COUTURE 'Blade Runner' Evening Gown
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Newport Beach, CA
couture, hand beadwork. The base of the evening dress is of jet-black bugle beads, and features night
Outstanding Sienna & Black Knit Beaded Ensemble, 1940's Vintage
Located in Oradell, NJ
extravagantly embellished with black jet beadwork. The black knit dress is simple and elegant with a back zipper
Sold|$2,250
Azzedine Alaia jet black pique knit dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black textured knit dress with low back and full skirt from Azzedine Alaia. Labeled a French
AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black cotton Grecian pleated dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black crisp cotton dress with rushing and lacing from Azzedine Alaia. French size 40. Made in
CHANEL BOUTIQUE 1980s jet black cotton halter dress
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black cotton poplin summer halter dress from Chanel dating to the 1980's. French size 36. Fits
AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black bustier dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very sexy jet black textured body conscious mini dress with bustier seams From Alaia dating to the
1960's COURREGES couture future jet black wool shift dress
By André Courrèges
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black wool dress with gold hardware from Courreges dating to the 1960's. Numbered. Fits a size
1960's YVES SAINT LAURENT jet black raw silk safari dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black raw silk safari dress from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1960's. Labeled a size 34
AZZEDINE ALAIA plunging back jet black dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
set in waistband. Straight skirt. Jet Black in color. Size 'XS'. Fits a US 4 to 8. EXCELLENT CONDITION.
AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black seamed mini dress with full skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Incredibly flattering jet black seamed mini-dress with full skirt from Azzedine Alaia dating to the
YVES SAINT LAURENT jet black dress with sequins
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black crepe ankle length dress with sequins from Yves Saint Laurent. Fits a size small or
unworn GIVENCHY jet black crepe dress with embroidery & fringe
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black semi sheer crepe dress with heavy embroidery and fringed shoulders from Givenchy. French
A French Reception Dress in Tulle Embroidered with Jet and Sequins Circa 1900
Located in Toulon, FR
embroidered with jet pearls and sequins on black tulle dating from the Belle Epoque. High waist dress with
BILL BLASS jet black silk bias cut dress with cut out
By Bill Blass
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very chic jet black dress with cutout detail and draped back panel made by Bill Blass dating to the
Mugler Black Silk Crepe Coctail dress with Jet Trim Detail
Located in New York, NY
asymmetric front panel. Dress is edged with jet beads at neckline, hem, sleeve edge, shoulder and middle of
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black long dress with open lace knit panels
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black long dress with open lace knit panels, flounced cuffs and adjustable neckline
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black long sleeveless dress with open lace knit panels
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black long dress with open lace knit panels and adjustable neckline from Azzedine
AZZEDINE ALAIA black fringed mini dress - 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black wool dress with cut outs and fringe from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1991. Fits a
Sold|$250
JANICE WAINWRIGHT draped wool dress
By Janice Wainwright
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous morning glory blue and jet black wool dress. Black satin piping. Very architectural in
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA jet black backless halter gown
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black floor length gown from Alaia dating to the 1990's. Absolutely stunning dress
SONIAL RYKIEL 'ruffled' cashmere sweater dress
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Striking jet black sweater dress with ruffled neckline and hem. Adjustable tie at neck. Composed of
Sold|$1,850
unworn AZZEDINE ALAIA black flared dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous jet black dress with tiered skirt from Azzedine Alaia. Labeled a size 'm'. Zips up center
LEONARD Asian floral silk jersey dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous jet black silk jersey dress with Asian floral motif from Leonard dating to the 1990's
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress with open V shaped back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black mini dress with open V shaped back designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's. Can
1994 COMME DES GARCONS ruffled menswear dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black 'menswear' dress with ruffled skirting from Comme Des Garcons. 1994. Size 'S'. Made of
Sold|$2,250
AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with pique knit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black pique knit dress with texture inverted woven 'pleats' from Azzedine Alaia. Labeled a
YVES SAINT LAURENT black dress with birds
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black dress with white birds from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1970's. Slits at sides
GIVENCHY couture knit dress with ruffled trim
By Givenchy
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Sexy jet black knit dress with ruffled detail from Givenchy Couture. Ca. 1985. Labeled a size 'M
1960's OSSIE CLARK black moss crepe dress with keyhole neck and embroidery
By Ossie Clark
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black moss crepe long dress with long billowy sleeves, plunging keyhole neckline and embroidery
YOHJI YAMAMOTO black wool coat dress with capelet
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black felted wool coat dress with removable cape from Yohji Yamamoto dating to the 1980's
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black wool dress with white stitching
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black wool crepe dress with white stitched detail from Alexander McQueen. Italian size 42. Very
1960's PIERRE CARDIN wool and jersey dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Red ribbed wool dress with jet black skirt from Pierre Cardin dating to the 1960's. Size XS or S
eary YOHJI YAMAMOTO black dress with open shoulders
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Avant garde jet black wool coat style dress with cut out shoulders from Yohji Yamamoto dating to
JUNYA WATANABE black wool tattered Victorian dress - 2003
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautiful jet black Victorian 'tattered' wool dress with cleverly designed bow at hips from Junya
COMME DES GARCONS black avant garde wool dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautifully draped and seamed jet black, soft wool dress from Comme des Garcons. Dropped waist with
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black open knit long dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, open knit dress with flounce hemline and bell sleeves from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1992
AZZEDINE ALAIA black draped jersey dress with asymmetrical seams
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous jet black draped jersey dress with asymmetrical seams from Azzedine Alaia. French size 42
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2008 “La Dame Bleue” Purple Silk Fitted V Neck Mini Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
vent slits at front of dress. Two faux jetted pockets with flaps at front of coat. Hidden lapped zipper
AZZEDINE ALAIA black croched knit dress with flounced sleeves
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous jet black knit wool dress with crocheted detail from Alaia dating to the 1990's. Size 'S
COMME DES GARCONS black twisted runway dress - fall 2002
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black wool twisted dress with raw edges from Comme Des Garcons exactly as seen on the runway
1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT black silk mousseline dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black textured silk mousseline dress with handkerchief hemline from Yves Saint Laurent dating
very rare 1970's JEAN-CHARLES DE CASTELBAJAC coat dress
By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black wool coat dress with bird detail from Jean-Charles de Castelbajac dating to the
COMME DES GARCONS black dress with semi sheer back - 1998
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black uniquely shaped dress with semi sheer back and raw edges from Comme Des Garcons dating to
1985 COMME DES GARCONS asymmetrical black wool dress with drape
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black asymmetrically cut wool dress with draped panel from Comme des Garcons dating to fall of
unworn CELINE by Phoebe Philo black dress with leather pockets
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black wool dress with leather pockets, collar and half belt designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine
1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black knit dress with sweetheart seams
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black knit dress with sweetheart seams from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's. Dress is
1980's JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black wool wrap dress with shawl
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautiful jet black wool wrap dress with large attached shawl by Jean Paul Gaultier dating to the
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER jet black caged cut out gown with woven back
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very unique jet black gown with intricately woven back detail from Jean Paul Gaultier. Woven
CELINE By PHOEBE PHILO black dress with ties and cut out back
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black dress with twisted neckline, ties at hips and cut out at back designed by Phoebe Philo
Sold|$10,296
Early 1960s Balenciaga Silk Dandelion Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
the back and positions the straps. The dress is in jet black with an abstract dandelion print in blue
1990's COMME DES GARCONS black knit dress with voluminous sleeves and drop waist
By Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautifully seamed jet black, soft wool dress from Comme des Garcons dating to the 1990's. Dress
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.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
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.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
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.