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Azzedine Alaia black jersey dress with belt
Azzedine Alaia black jersey dress with belt

Azzedine Alaia black jersey dress with belt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black viscose knit jersey dress with unique wrapped black leather belt from Alaia dating to the late 1990's.

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

AZZEDINE ALAIA long black open knit dress
AZZEDINE ALAIA long black open knit dress

AZZEDINE ALAIA long black open knit dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Beautiful jet black knit floor length dress from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's.

Category

1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

AZZEDINE ALAIA black fringed mini dress - 1991
AZZEDINE ALAIA black fringed mini dress - 1991

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.

Category

1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black ribbed chenille dress
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black ribbed chenille dress

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black ribbed chenille dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, jet-black, ribbed chenille dress from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1991.

Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black ribbed chenille dress
1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black ribbed chenille dress

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black ribbed chenille dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, jet-black, ribbed chenille dress from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1991.

Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

2001 documented AZZEDINE ALAIA black halter dress
2001 documented AZZEDINE ALAIA black halter dress

2001 documented AZZEDINE ALAIA black halter dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, jet-black dress from Alaia dating to 2001 as seen in numerous places including: Karolina Kurkova as published in Elle US September 2000, Stephanie Seymour in New York, 200...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's OSSIE CLARK black moss crepe dress with keyhole neck and embroidery
1970's OSSIE CLARK black moss crepe dress with keyhole neck and embroidery

1970's OSSIE CLARK black moss crepe dress with keyhole neck and embroidery

By Ossie Clark, Ossie Clark for Radley

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black moss crepe long dress with long billowy sleeves, plunging keyhole neckline and floral embroidery designed by Ossie Clark for Radley dating to the 1970's.

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1970s British Maxi Dresses

2002 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black silk charmeuse RUNWAY dress
2002 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black silk charmeuse RUNWAY dress

2002 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black silk charmeuse RUNWAY dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in San Fransisco, CA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950's ANNE FOGERTY black dress with bow detail
1950's ANNE FOGERTY black dress with bow detail

1950's ANNE FOGERTY black dress with bow detail

By Anne Fogarty

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black fitted dress with bow detail at front and back from Anne Fogerty dating to the 1950's.

Category

1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia black lurex knit dress with cut-outs
Azzedine Alaia black lurex knit dress with cut-outs

Azzedine Alaia black lurex knit dress with cut-outs

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black lurex knit dress with cut outs from Azzedine Alaia from a recent collection.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's LORIS AZZARO silver chainmail and jersey dress
1970's LORIS AZZARO silver chainmail and jersey dress

1970's LORIS AZZARO silver chainmail and jersey dress

By Loris Azzaro

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare jet black jersey dress with draped silver chainmail bodice from Loris Azzaro dating to the 1970's.

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1993 Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe black velvet RUNWAY dress
1993 Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe black velvet RUNWAY dress

1993 Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe black velvet RUNWAY dress

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloé

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very unique, 1940's style jet-black velvet dress with yellow accents designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe dating to fall of 1993 exactly as seen on the runway worn by Yasmin Le Bon i...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with open back and flared skirt
AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with open back and flared skirt

AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with open back and flared skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Classic jet black seamed mini dress with open back and flared skirt by Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's.

Category

1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with mess cut outs

1990's AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with mess cut outs

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Classic jet black fitted dress with woven cut out accents from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's.

Category

1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's HALSTON black sheer silk dress with sequined detail
1970's HALSTON black sheer silk dress with sequined detail

1970's HALSTON black sheer silk dress with sequined detail

By Halston

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black sheer silk dress with sequins from Halston dating to the late 1970's.

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1970s American Evening Dresses

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with deep V back
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with deep V back

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with deep V back

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black knit dress with dolman cut sleeves and deep V back from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's.

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970 OSSIE CLARK for Quorum black silk crepe 'Bridget' dress
1970 OSSIE CLARK for Quorum black silk crepe 'Bridget' dress

1970 OSSIE CLARK for Quorum black silk crepe 'Bridget' dress

By OSSIE CLARK / Quorum

Located in San Fransisco, CA

A jet black silk crêpe 'Bridget' dress designed by Ossie Clark for Quorum dating to 1970.

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

2003 YOHJI YAMAMOTO strapless black runway dress with cut outs
2003 YOHJI YAMAMOTO strapless black runway dress with cut outs

2003 YOHJI YAMAMOTO strapless black runway dress with cut outs

By Yohji Yamamoto

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black strapless dress with unique cut out bodice from Yohji Yamamoto dating to spring 2003 exactly as seen on the runway.

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Early 2000s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA long black dress with pleated fishtail hemline
1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA long black dress with pleated fishtail hemline

1990 AZZEDINE ALAIA long black dress with pleated fishtail hemline

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare jet black long dress with pleated fishtail hemline from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1990.

Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

very rare AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress with mirrored hemline
very rare AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress with mirrored hemline

very rare AZZEDINE ALAIA black mini dress with mirrored hemline

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare jet black knit mini dress with scalloped trim and semi sheer hemline embellished with mirrored pieces trimmed in gold thread from Azzedine Alaia dating to the early 1990's,...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

2009 PRADA black runway bustier dress
2009 PRADA black runway bustier dress

2009 PRADA black runway bustier dress

By Miuccia Prada, Prada

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black corrugated fabric dress with bustier and attached bolero jacket designed by Muccia Prada exactly as seen on the Prada spring 2009 runway.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with open back & ruffled skirt
1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with open back & ruffled skirt

1980's AZZEDINE ALAIA black dress with open back & ruffled skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black dress with scoop back and ruffled skirting from Azzedine Alaia dating to the early 1990's.

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Junya Watanabe black boucle bias cut dress with lurex, Fall 2003
Junya Watanabe black boucle bias cut dress with lurex, Fall 2003

Junya Watanabe black boucle bias cut dress with lurex, Fall 2003

By Junya Watanabe

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black boucle bias cut dress with lurex designed by Junya Watanabe for Comme Des Garcons dating to fall of 2003.

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

very rare 1990's TOM FORD for GUCCI black leather dress
very rare 1990's TOM FORD for GUCCI black leather dress

very rare 1990's TOM FORD for GUCCI black leather dress

By Tom Ford

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare jet black lambskin leather dress with very high side slit from Tom Ford for Gucci dating to the late 1990's.

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1983 LAGERFELD'S 1st collection for CHANEL silk dress with pintucks & sequins
1983 LAGERFELD'S 1st collection for CHANEL silk dress with pintucks & sequins

1983 LAGERFELD'S 1st collection for CHANEL silk dress with pintucks & sequins

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black evening dress from Chanel dating to winter of 1983 which was Karl Lagerfeld's first collection.

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2003 TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT black runway dress with rose
2003 TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT black runway dress with rose

2003 TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT black runway dress with rose

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, jet-black jersey dress with bell sleeves and dramatic oversized purple flower detail designed by Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent exactly as seen on the spring 2003 runway.

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

2003 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black taffeta dress with pleated hemline trimmed in fur
2003 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black taffeta dress with pleated hemline trimmed in fur

2003 ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black taffeta dress with pleated hemline trimmed in fur

By Alexander McQueen

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black taffeta strapless dress with pleated hemline trimmed in fur from Alexander McQueen dating to fall of 2003.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

2003 TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT black runway dress with rose
2003 TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT black runway dress with rose

2003 TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT black runway dress with rose

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, jet-black jersey dress with bell sleeves and dramatic oversized purple flower detail designed by Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent exactly as seen on the spring 2003 runway.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's OSSIE CLARK black moss crepe wrap dress with open back
1970's OSSIE CLARK black moss crepe wrap dress with open back

1970's OSSIE CLARK black moss crepe wrap dress with open back

By Ossie Clark for Radley, Ossie Clark

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black, moss crepe wrap dress with pintucks, keyhole neckline and open back designed by Ossie Clark for Radley.

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

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

By Prada

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Prada vintage dress features a cut, drape and details create a sophisticated chic jet black crepe dress.

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

new 2017 SAINT LAURENT by Anthony Vaccarello black velvet RUNWAY dress with rose
new 2017 SAINT LAURENT by Anthony Vaccarello black velvet RUNWAY dress with rose

new 2017 SAINT LAURENT by Anthony Vaccarello black velvet RUNWAY dress with rose

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Dramatic, jet black velvet dress with long attached scarf and rose brooch detail designed by Anthony Vaccarello for Saint Laurent exactly as seen on the 2017 fall runway.

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2010s French Evening Gowns

1990's JOHN GALLIANO black ruffled strapless dress
1990's JOHN GALLIANO black ruffled strapless dress

1990's JOHN GALLIANO black ruffled strapless dress

By John Galliano

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Stunning, jet-black silk, strapless dress with ruffles designed by John Galliano dating to the 1990's.

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Thierry Mugler black dress with fringed trim, 1990s
Thierry Mugler black dress with fringed trim, 1990s

Thierry Mugler black dress with fringed trim, 1990s

By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black fitted dress with dramatic fringed trim from Thierry Mugler dating to the early 1990's.

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1980's STEPHEN SPROUSE black sequined mini dress
1980's STEPHEN SPROUSE black sequined mini dress

1980's STEPHEN SPROUSE black sequined mini dress

By Stephen Sprouse

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare jet black sequined mini dress from Stephen Sprouse dating to the 1980's.

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Badgley Mischka Dress Strapless Pleated Leather and Bow 2
Badgley Mischka Dress Strapless Pleated Leather and Bow 2

Badgley Mischka Dress Strapless Pleated Leather and Bow 2

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Badgley Mischka jet black chic strapless dress. Badgley Mischka Dress strapless pleated leather and bow detail.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990's THIERRY MUGLER black dress with sheer bodice
1990's THIERRY MUGLER black dress with sheer bodice

1990's THIERRY MUGLER black dress with sheer bodice

By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black, long sleeve dress with sheer bodice and cleverly placed appliques, asymmetrical hemline and matching belt designed by Thierry Mugler dating to the 1990's.

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Alexander McQueen black satin dress with raised collar, 2006
Alexander McQueen black satin dress with raised collar, 2006

Alexander McQueen black satin dress with raised collar, 2006

By Alexander McQueen

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black silk dress with 'raised' satin portrait collar and cotton Venetian lace neckline from Alexander McQueen dating to fall of 2006.

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990's THIERRY MUGLER black silk dress with bubble hemline
1990's THIERRY MUGLER black silk dress with bubble hemline

1990's THIERRY MUGLER black silk dress with bubble hemline

By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black, silk dress with gathered neckline and bubble hemline from Thierry Mugler dating to the 1990's.

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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

1995 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black velvet dress with padded trim
1995 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black velvet dress with padded trim

1995 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black velvet dress with padded trim

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare jet black velvet dress with padded collar and cuffs from Jean Paul Gaultier dating to fall of 1995.

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

2001 AZZEDINE ALAIA documented black halter dress with unique back
2001 AZZEDINE ALAIA documented black halter dress with unique back

2001 AZZEDINE ALAIA documented black halter dress with unique back

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, jet-black halter style dress designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to 2000 as seen in numerous places including; Karolina Kurkova as photographed in Elle US September 2001 Ste...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black RUNWAY dress
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black RUNWAY dress

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black RUNWAY dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Iconic, jet-black wool, seamed, zipper dress with large hood designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1986 exactly as seen on the runway.

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black runway dress
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black runway dress

1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic spiral zippered hooded black runway dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Iconic, jet-black wool, seamed, zipper dress with large hood designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to fall of 1986 as seen on the runway.

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

2003 GUCCI by TOM FORD black silk dress with cut-outs
2003 GUCCI by TOM FORD black silk dress with cut-outs

2003 GUCCI by TOM FORD black silk dress with cut-outs

By Tom Ford, Gucci

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Slinky, jet-black, silk dress with cut-outs at bodice and ruching at hip designed by Tom Ford for Gucci dating to 2003.

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Carolina Herrera Red and White Print Silk Ottoman Strapless Cocktail Dress
Carolina Herrera Red and White Print Silk Ottoman Strapless Cocktail Dress

Carolina Herrera Red and White Print Silk Ottoman Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Carolina Herrera

Located in New Hope, PA

A bright red floral pattern on a cream ribbed silk ottoman is used for this chic strapless evening dress from Carolina Herrera. The bodice is decorated with black silk ribbon and jet...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

1994 CHANEL black sequined dress with chantilly lace collar & satin bow
1994 CHANEL black sequined dress with chantilly lace collar & satin bow

1994 CHANEL black sequined dress with chantilly lace collar & satin bow

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black sequined dress with chantilly lace collar and black satin bow from designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel dating to fall of 1994 as seen on the runway.

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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

1990's SOPHIE SITBON black mini dress with cut out and silver rings
1990's SOPHIE SITBON black mini dress with cut out and silver rings

1990's SOPHIE SITBON black mini dress with cut out and silver rings

By Sophie Sitbon

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet black mini dress with cut out and silver metallic rings from Sophie Sitbon dating to the 1990's.

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1992 YVES SAINT LAURENT lace mini strapless dress with sequins and sheer hemline
1992 YVES SAINT LAURENT lace mini strapless dress with sequins and sheer hemline

1992 YVES SAINT LAURENT lace mini strapless dress with sequins and sheer hemline

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black, lace mini dress with sequins, bottom sheer panel and satin trim from Yves Saint Laurent dating to Spring of 1992.

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1960s Louis Feraud Super Rare Black Wool + Brown Embossed Leather A Line Dress
1960s Louis Feraud Super Rare Black Wool + Brown Embossed Leather A Line Dress

1960s Louis Feraud Super Rare Black Wool + Brown Embossed Leather A Line Dress

By Louis Feraud

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare, and simply stunning vintage 60s LOUIS FERAUD long sleeve A-Line dress! Jet black knitted wool, with alligator embossed brown leather accents at waist and collar.

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1960s Italian Cocktail Dresses

2001 BALENCIAGA 'Le Dix' by NICOLAS GHESQUIERE
2001 BALENCIAGA 'Le Dix' by NICOLAS GHESQUIERE

2001 BALENCIAGA 'Le Dix' by NICOLAS GHESQUIERE

By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Jet-black, tiered, babydoll dress with gathered neck tie in overdyed cotton designed by Nicolas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga dating to 2001.

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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Vintage Bill Blass 1960s Black and Red Mod 60s Chic Wool Shift Dress LBD
Vintage Bill Blass 1960s Black and Red Mod 60s Chic Wool Shift Dress LBD

Vintage Bill Blass 1960s Black and Red Mod 60s Chic Wool Shift Dress LBD

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage 1960s BILL BLASS wool shift dress! Jet black soft virgin wool, with a bright lipstick red triangle detail at the neckline.

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1960s American Shift Cocktail Dresses

Black silk dres with lace embroidered appliques
Black silk dres with lace embroidered appliques

Black silk dres with lace embroidered appliques

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Phenomenal sheer jet black silk dress with cleverly placed lace appliques.

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Late 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

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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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