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CHRISTIAN LACROIX draped black satin dress
CHRISTIAN LACROIX draped black satin dress

CHRISTIAN LACROIX draped black satin dress

By Christian Lacroix

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Beautiful jet black satin dress with draped neckline and asymmetrical hemline from Christian Lacroix dating to the late 1980's.

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Japanese hand painted 'peacock feather' dress
Japanese hand painted 'peacock feather' dress

Japanese hand painted 'peacock feather' dress

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Beautiful hand painted dress from Japan. Jet black satin fabric. A-line shape.

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1960s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

ROLAND MOURET Neiman Marcus Pink “Myrtha” Wool Crepe Fitted Sheath Dress NWT
ROLAND MOURET Neiman Marcus Pink “Myrtha” Wool Crepe Fitted Sheath Dress NWT

ROLAND MOURET Neiman Marcus Pink “Myrtha” Wool Crepe Fitted Sheath Dress NWT

Located in Thiensville, WI

Trapeze style split neckline. cap sleeves with folded detail throughout dress. Faux jetted flap pocket detail on skirt. Small bust darts, banded waist detail.

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2010s British Sheath Dresses

dramatic THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE black sculptural dress
dramatic THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE black sculptural dress

dramatic THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE black sculptural dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very dramatic, sculpturally shaped, jet black dress from Thierry Mugler Couture from the 1990's.

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with mulitple straps
AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with mulitple straps

AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with mulitple straps

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very unusual, jet black dress with multiple straps and paneled sides from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's.

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

ROMEO GIGLI black crepe empire waisted dress
ROMEO GIGLI black crepe empire waisted dress

ROMEO GIGLI black crepe empire waisted dress

By Romeo Gigli

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black long sleeved dress by Romeo Gigli. Made out of a stretchable crepe.

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

GENNY black coat dress with ornate buttons
GENNY black coat dress with ornate buttons

GENNY black coat dress with ornate buttons

By Genny

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Classic jet black wool coat dress with long narrow arms from Genny dating to the 1980's.

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's George Stavropoulos haute couture silk dress
1970's George Stavropoulos haute couture silk dress

1970's George Stavropoulos haute couture silk dress

By George Stavropoulos

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Beautifully cut jet black silk dress with unique floral trim made by Stavropoulos dating to the 1970's.

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1970s Greek Evening Dresses and Gowns

AZZEDINE ALAIA black long dress with scalloped trim
AZZEDINE ALAIA black long dress with scalloped trim

AZZEDINE ALAIA black long dress with scalloped trim

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black ankle length dress with scalloped trim from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's.

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's LEONARD floral silk jersey maxi dress
1970's LEONARD floral silk jersey maxi dress

1970's LEONARD floral silk jersey maxi dress

By Leonard

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black jersey floor length dress with floral bodice in tones of purple and blue from Leonard Paris dating to the 1970's.

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

unworn AZZEDINE ALAIA black long fringed dress - 1991
unworn AZZEDINE ALAIA black long fringed dress - 1991

unworn AZZEDINE ALAIA black long fringed dress - 1991

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare unworn jet black dress with cut-outs and fringe from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1991.

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent black velvet wrap dress, 1970s
Yves Saint Laurent black velvet wrap dress, 1970s

Yves Saint Laurent black velvet wrap dress, 1970s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black velvet wrap dress with satin ribbon trim designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1970's.

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress with full ruched skirt
AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress with full ruched skirt

AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress with full ruched skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black knit mini dress with full ruched skirt from Azzedine Alaia.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990's HERVE LEGER satin and angora asymmetrical dress
1990's HERVE LEGER satin and angora asymmetrical dress

1990's HERVE LEGER satin and angora asymmetrical dress

By Herve Léger

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Unique jet black asymmetrical dress from Herve Leger dating to the 1990's.

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE black jersy dress with cut out
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE black jersy dress with cut out

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE black jersy dress with cut out

By Gianni Versace

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Dramatic slinky jet black jersey dress with cross over bodice, cut out front and asymmetrical hemline from Gianni Versace Couture dating to the early 1990's.

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

HERVE LEGER bandage dress sweetheart neck S divine detail

HERVE LEGER bandage dress sweetheart neck S divine detail

By Herve Léger

Located in Miami, FL

mad4couture@gmail.com** Guaranteed authentic HERVE LEGER jet black bandage dress. Signature bandage dress with fabulous lines around the bust area.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses

very rare ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black silk charmeuse dress - 2002
very rare ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black silk charmeuse dress - 2002

very rare ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black silk charmeuse dress - 2002

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare jet black silk charmeuse dress created by Alexander McQueen for the Fall 2002 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' runway collection.

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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns

AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with chenille open knit detail
AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with chenille open knit detail

AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with chenille open knit detail

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black dress with chenille open knit detail at shoulders, back and sides from Azzedien Alaia dating to the 1990's.

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black and navy fringed wool dress
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black and navy fringed wool dress

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black and navy fringed wool dress

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.

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with open neckline and fishtail hem

AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with open neckline and fishtail hem

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black slinky knit dress with open neckline and pleated fishtail hemline from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's.

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

ANGELO TARLAZZI 1989/90 Vintage Dress
ANGELO TARLAZZI 1989/90 Vintage Dress

ANGELO TARLAZZI 1989/90 Vintage Dress

By Angelo Tarlazzi

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Angelo Tarlazzi Vintage Jet black Excellent condition, no flaws F38 Notes: in person the dress is JET black, I changed the contrast in photos so you can better see the design and dep...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1970's LORIS AZZARO asymmetrical black jersey dress with sequins

1970's LORIS AZZARO asymmetrical black jersey dress with sequins

By Loris Azzaro

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black jersey dress with asymmetrical cut and sequined detail from Loris Azzaro dating to the 1970's.

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT 2003 black tiered dress
TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT 2003 black tiered dress

TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT 2003 black tiered dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very sexy jet black tiered dress from Yves Saint Laurent.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

VALENTINO haute couture black velvet dress with lace cut outs
VALENTINO haute couture black velvet dress with lace cut outs

VALENTINO haute couture black velvet dress with lace cut outs

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare jet black haute couture velvet dress with cut out lace appliqués from Valentino dating to the late 1970's.

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1970s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT 2003 black tiered dress
TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT 2003 black tiered dress

TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT 2003 black tiered dress

By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very sexy jet black tiered dress with lace underpinning from Yves Saint Laurent.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT black asymmetrical one shoulder dress
1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT black asymmetrical one shoulder dress

1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT black asymmetrical one shoulder dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black pleated silk dress with asymmetrical hemline from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1970's.

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

CHANEL 07C Dress Black Knit UNIQUE SHOULDER 42/8 MINT

CHANEL 07C Dress Black Knit UNIQUE SHOULDER 42/8 MINT

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

mad4couture@gmail.com** Guaranteed authentic CHANEL 07C elegant dress. Jet black beautifully detailed knit work.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses

CHRISTIAN LACROIX 1997 Vintage Runway Silk Lace Overlay Gown Maxi Dress
CHRISTIAN LACROIX 1997 Vintage Runway Silk Lace Overlay Gown Maxi Dress

CHRISTIAN LACROIX 1997 Vintage Runway Silk Lace Overlay Gown Maxi Dress

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Christian Lacroix Vintage Runway FW97 Greenish/Yellow silk slip dress Jet black lace overlay Size F38 Excellent condition, two marks on slip dress that are imperceivable once overlay...

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1990s Evening Gowns

AZZEDINE ALAIA black semi sheer ruched dress with cut out sides
AZZEDINE ALAIA black semi sheer ruched dress with cut out sides

AZZEDINE ALAIA black semi sheer ruched dress with cut out sides

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black semi sheer ruched dress with cutout sides and elastic bands from Azzedine Alaia.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

70's PIERRE BALMAIN haute couture black dress with flounced trim
70's PIERRE BALMAIN haute couture black dress with flounced trim

70's PIERRE BALMAIN haute couture black dress with flounced trim

By Pierre Balmain

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black haute couture wool dress with beautiful flounce trimmed in satin from Pierre Balmain dating to the late 1970's.

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT fitted black dress with open back
1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT fitted black dress with open back

1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT fitted black dress with open back

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very sexy fitted jet black dress from Yves Saint Laurent. Ca. 1985.

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Celine By Phoebe Philo long black draped dress with side slits
Celine By Phoebe Philo long black draped dress with side slits

Celine By Phoebe Philo long black draped dress with side slits

By Celine

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black long viscose dress with beautiful drape and high side slits designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine.

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2010s French Evening Dresses

Prada Dress Gown Divine Cut Front and Rear Pleating  40 /  6

Prada Dress Gown Divine Cut Front and Rear Pleating 40 / 6

By Prada

Located in Miami, FL

The cut, drape and details create a sophisticated chic jet black crepe dress. Deep scoop neck, front and rear.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

Vintage Alaia Black Faux Fur Collar Dress
Vintage Alaia Black Faux Fur Collar Dress

Vintage Alaia Black Faux Fur Collar Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Alaia jet black stretch knit dress with off shoulder faux fur trim.

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1960's EISA / BALENCIAGA haute couture lace dress with sequins and pleats
1960's EISA / BALENCIAGA haute couture lace dress with sequins and pleats

1960's EISA / BALENCIAGA haute couture lace dress with sequins and pleats

By Balenciaga, Eisa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare jet black lace haute couture dress with sequins and blush pleated silk underlay from Cristobal Balenciaga for his Eisa boutique dating to the early 1960's.

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1960s Spanish Evening Dresses and Gowns

Celine By Phoebe Philo black dress with ties and cut out back
Celine By Phoebe Philo black dress with ties and cut out back

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 for Celine.

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2010s Malagasy Evening Dresses and Gowns

HALSTON 2001 Vintage Black Ruched Deep V Knee Length Dress
HALSTON 2001 Vintage Black Ruched Deep V Knee Length Dress

HALSTON 2001 Vintage Black Ruched Deep V Knee Length Dress

By Halston

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Halston Vintage Runway style FW01 Jet black Ruching makes the dress super flattering Deep v neck Back zip Size USA 6 but fits like a 2/4 Excellent condition, no flaws Wear to work an...

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Divine French 1920s Silk Chiffon Beaded/Sequined Evening Dress
Divine French 1920s Silk Chiffon Beaded/Sequined Evening Dress

Divine French 1920s Silk Chiffon Beaded/Sequined Evening Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous and sexy 1920s silk chiffon evening dress with intricate jet beaded dropped-waist bodice and sequined, scalloped-hem skirt.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1986 YVES SAINT LAURENT black jersey dress with train
1986 YVES SAINT LAURENT black jersey dress with train

1986 YVES SAINT LAURENT black jersey dress with train

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black, jersey dress with unique sweet train hemline in back from Yves Saint Laurent dating to 1986.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT asymmetrical lace dress with ties
1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT asymmetrical lace dress with ties

1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT asymmetrical lace dress with ties

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Gorgeous jet black lace dress with asymmetrical sleeve and satin ties at side from Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche dating to the 1990's.

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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

GUCCI by TOM FORD 2000 Vintage Backless One Shoulder Little Black Dress Cut-Out
GUCCI by TOM FORD 2000 Vintage Backless One Shoulder Little Black Dress Cut-Out

GUCCI by TOM FORD 2000 Vintage Backless One Shoulder Little Black Dress Cut-Out

By Gucci

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Tom Ford for Gucci Vintage SS00 Runway style Jet black One shoulder Backless Pullover Size Medium Excellent condition, looks like new, it looks like it could have been mended/re-stit...

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier black velvet dress with draped sides, 1990s
Jean Paul Gaultier black velvet dress with draped sides, 1990s

Jean Paul Gaultier black velvet dress with draped sides, 1990s

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black velvet dress with convertible draped sides and neckband designed by Jean Paul Gaultier dating to the mid 1990's.

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black sleeveless dress with open lace knit panels
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black sleeveless dress with open lace knit panels

1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black sleeveless dress with open lace knit panels

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare jet black dress with open lace knit panels and adjustable neckline from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1993.

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

2000 AZZEDINE ALAIA documented black halter RUNWAY dress with strappy back
2000 AZZEDINE ALAIA documented black halter RUNWAY dress with strappy back

2000 AZZEDINE ALAIA documented black halter RUNWAY dress with strappy back

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, jet-black halter style dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 2001 as seen in numerous editorials including on Karolina Kurkova as photographed in Elle US September 20...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Black Dress Elegant Black Silk Chiffon Gown  8
Oscar de la Renta Black Dress Elegant Black Silk Chiffon Gown  8

Oscar de la Renta Black Dress Elegant Black Silk Chiffon Gown 8

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Oscar de la Renta sophisticated and chic black silk chiffon evening gown. Jet black silk chiffon dress. Gently draping sheer chiffon cap sleeves.

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2010s American Ball Gowns

DOLCE&GABBANA Dress Stunning Diamante Neckline 3/4 Sleeve  42 / 6  nwt

DOLCE&GABBANA Dress Stunning Diamante Neckline 3/4 Sleeve 42 / 6 nwt

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic DOLCE&GABBANA jet black dress with stunning neckline. Chic 3/4 length sleeve and diamante encrusted neckline.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Velvet  Dress with Pink Balloon Sleeves & Bow
1980s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Velvet  Dress with Pink Balloon Sleeves & Bow

1980s Yves Saint Laurent/YSL Black Velvet Dress with Pink Balloon Sleeves & Bow

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1980s YSL/Yves Saint Laurent jet black velvet cocktail dress. Extremely deep v neck with fuchsia silk taffeta balloon sleeves and large bow detail at waist.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1994 COMME DES GARCONS silk dres with wool overlay at bodice
1994 COMME DES GARCONS silk dres with wool overlay at bodice

1994 COMME DES GARCONS silk dres with wool overlay at bodice

By Comme des Garçons

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Dramatic jet black silk maxi dress with wool overlay at bodice and flattering tie at waist from Comme Des Garcons dating to 1994.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Day Dresses

Donald Brooks Custom Couture Vintage 1960's Silk Velvet Dress
Donald Brooks Custom Couture Vintage 1960's Silk Velvet Dress

Donald Brooks Custom Couture Vintage 1960's Silk Velvet Dress

By Donald Brooks

Located in Sparks, NV

Iconic 1960's Donald Brooks jet black silk velvet dress with diamond shaped cut outs at the bust.

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1960s American Shift Cocktail Dresses

Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner Vintage 1960's Dress + Jacket Set
Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner Vintage 1960's Dress + Jacket Set

Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner Vintage 1960's Dress + Jacket Set

By Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner Vintage 1960's jacket and dress set in luxurious black wool. Jacket features a very 1960's boxy cut, asymmetrical button closure and two giant...

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1960s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

JOHN GALLIANO iconic gown remarkable details
JOHN GALLIANO iconic gown remarkable details

JOHN GALLIANO iconic gown remarkable details

By John Galliano

Located in Miami, FL

**Please note: it is extremely difficult to reveal detail on jet black. THE DRESS IS SENSATIONAL TO THE EYE.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

1980s Bill Blass Black Sequin and Velvet Column Gown
1980s Bill Blass Black Sequin and Velvet Column Gown

1980s Bill Blass Black Sequin and Velvet Column Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Beautiful strapless Bill Blass column gown from the 1980's. The dress has a jet black velvet bust area with darts.

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1980s American Evening Gowns

1970's Ungaro Two-Piece Black Sequin Evening Ensemble
1970's Ungaro Two-Piece Black Sequin Evening Ensemble

1970's Ungaro Two-Piece Black Sequin Evening Ensemble

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1970's Ungaro jet black sequined cocktail dress and jacket. The jacket fastens at the natural waist with a hook and rhinestone button.

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1970s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Jeweled and Beaded Double Draped Jet Black Necklace for Backless Dresses
Jeweled and Beaded Double Draped Jet Black Necklace for Backless Dresses

Jeweled and Beaded Double Draped Jet Black Necklace for Backless Dresses

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This necklace was designed for dresses that have an open back (backless). There is really no reason why the necklace can not be worn in the front, but it lays better on a FLAT back. ...

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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces

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Jet Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of jet dresses. For jet dresses, black is a pretty popular color, but we also have brown and more in stock now. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many classic iterations of jet dresses over the years, but those made by ANITA MODES, Bill Blass and Escada are often thought to be among the most stylish. 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 are Jet Dresses?

On average, jet dresses on 1stDibs sell for $1,044, while they’re typically $315 on the low end and $4,500 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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.

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