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LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black beaded fringe embellished flapper silk dress FR34 XS
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black beaded fringe embellished flapper silk dress FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/A00418 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Cotton Color: Black Pattern: Solid ...
$480Sale Price|20% Off
LANVIN Alber Elbaz signature red neoprene peplum strapless zip dress FR34 XS
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN Alber Elbaz signature red neoprene peplum strapless zip dress FR34 XS Reference: CC/A00458 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Neoprene Color: Red Pattern: Solid Clo...
LANVIN 2008 grey silky trimmed ruffle collar V neck knee dress FR34 XS
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2008 grey silky trimmed ruffle collar V neck knee dress FR34 XS Reference: MECG/A00048 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2008 Material: Polyester Color: Grey Pat...
runway LANVIN AW11 black rose print puff shoulder ruffle cuff cocktail dress XS
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway LANVIN AW11 black rose print puff shoulder ruffle cuff cocktail dress XS LANVIN BY ALBER ELBAZ FROM THE FALL WINTER 2011 COLLECTION Cotton, silk. Black base with floral rose ...
LANVIN 2009 grey asymmetric draped gathered belted dress FR34 XS
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2009 grey asymmetric draped gathered belted dress FR34 XS Reference: MECG/A00041 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2009 Material: Cotton Color: Grey, Black Patte...
LANVIN 2009 black wool asymmetric twist neck cocktail dress FR34 XS
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2009 black wool asymmetric twist neck cocktail dress FR34 XS Reference: SNKO/A00283 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2009 Material: Wool, Blend Color: Black Pat...
LANVIN 2011 Runway 100% silk red puff sleeve mini dress FR34 XS
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2011 Runway 100% silk red puff sleeve mini dress FR34 XS Reference: WECN/A00065 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2011 - Runway Material: Silk Color: Red Pattern...
LANVIN Elbaz midnight blue black pleated tie detail maxi dress FR34 XS
By Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN Elbaz midnight blue black pleated tie detail maxi dress FR34 XS Reference: SNKO/A00114 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Polyester Color: Navy, Black Pattern: Soli...
new LANVIN Elbaz midnight blue black pleated tie detail maxi dress FR34 XS
By Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new LANVIN Elbaz midnight blue black pleated tie detail maxi dress FR34 XS Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Model Name / Style: Gown Material: Polyester Color: Navy, black Pattern...
new LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ midnight blue black pleated tie detail maxi dress FR34 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ midnight blue black pleated tie detail maxi dress FR34 XS Reference: SNKO/A00114 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Polyester Color: Navy Patte...
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black beaded fringe embellished flapper silk dress FR34 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ black beaded fringe embellished flapper silk dress FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/A00418 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Cotton Color: Black Pattern: ...
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ navy blue polyester trimmed pocket dress pants FR44 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN ALBER ELBAZ navy blue polyester trimmed pocket dress pants FR44 XS Reference: CRTI/A00210 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Polyester Color: Blue Pattern: Sol...
LANVIN 2014 Alber Elbaz navy silk raw frayed ruffle draped hook dress FR36 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2014 Alber Elbaz navy silk raw frayed ruffle draped hook dress FR36 XS Reference: CELG/A00116 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2004 Runway Material: Silk ...
LANVIN 2004 Alber Elbaz black draped back boned corset strapless dress FR36 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2004 Alber Elbaz black draped back boned corset strapless dress FR36 XS Reference: CELG/A00198 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2004 Material: Acetate Colo...
$1,500
Size: Unmarked (Best Fits US Size 4)
NORMAN NORELL Black Wool Double Breasted Coat With Waist Detail, Late 1960's
By Norman Norell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Norman Norell (1900-1972) is considered to be one of the original fashion designers of the modern American style. His sophisticated silhouettes were both tailored and timeless with a...
$198
Size: Measurements; 46’’ x 40’’ inches
Fine Silk 2000’s Alexander McQueen Skull Scarf in Pastel Pink
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fine Silk 2000’s Alexander McQueen Skull Scarf in Pastel Pink An Iconic 2000’s McQueen Scarf. Crafted from extremely fine Pure Silk in a light, pastel shade with contrasting grey sku...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
Art Deco 'Flapper' Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
Offering an Extraordinary Art Deco 1920's Couture Black Silk Crepe Beaded 'Flapper' Cocktail Dress. With extreme deco scalloped hem.
Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
They are getting harder to find, and even harder to find in wearable condition. This silk pink dream is all hand beaded. Stunning T back. Bugle beading around the neckline and arms. ...
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...
Celine Brown Cut out Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003
By Michael Kors, Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very chic brown jersey dress by Michael Kors for Celine. It has rows of brown wooden bead adorned fine straps emanating from the front neckline which extend over the shoulders cros...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
Marc Jacobs Late 90s Sz 8 Gold Metal Link Column Evening Gown Runway Dress Gown
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare late 1990s–early 2000s Marc Jacobs gold metal-link vintage evening gown featuring a fluid cowl neckline and long, slinky column silhouette that skims the body like liquid metal....
Chanel Vintage Embellished Evening Gown Spring/Summer 1990 Size 38FR
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Chanel/Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Archive Embellished Logo Evening Gown Spring/Summer 1990 Size 38FR
$775Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.75 in L 6.75 in
Opulent Mother of Pearl Crystal Lizard Encrusted Artisan Clutch c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl crystal lizard encrusted artisan clutch purse c 1970s The exquisite artisan clutch is designed with an organic mother of pearl clam shell Embellished with a ...
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
JOHN GALLIANO 2018 Show Collection Silk Green Pleated Drape Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano AW18 NWT's no flaws F34, not meant for a tight fit Delicate Celery Green color The softest silk Draping and pleats Measurements in inches laying flat: length 46, pit to...
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress Embroidery Corset
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Alexander Mcqueen Corset Gown. Cosmic rain, comet and astral crystal embroideries are hand-sewn to this stunnig evening gown. Powder blue Paris net bustier dress featuri...
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.