Lanvin Black Velvet Evening Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lanvin - (Made in France) Black velvet dress ornamented with lace and embroidered with black pearls. 42FR size indicated.
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Lanvin Velvet Dress
Lanvin long velvet dress 60s/70s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Rubiera, RE
LANVIN 22. Faubourg St. Honoré _ PARIS 60s/70s Long printed velvet dress with large shocking pink and ruby red roses on a brown and gray background Round neck, basque around the wai...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Lanvin Dress with Silk Fringe 1980s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black velvet dress from Lanvin. It is a simple long sleeve sheath with a crew neckline semi fitted through the waist then falling straight to hem.
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1980s French Day Dresses
Little Black Velvet Dress by Jules-François Crahay for Lanvin Circa 1985
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1985 France Little black Haute Couture cocktail or evening dress by Jules-François Crahay, director of Maison Lanvin until 1988.
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
2000S Lanvin Black Rayon Velvet One Shoulder With Bow Dress Crystal Ribbon Belt
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
2000S Lanvin Black Rayon Velvet One Shoulder With Bow Dress Crystal Ribbon Belt
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Lanvin Blue Lace Slip Dress With Velvet Straps & Satin Buttons 2006
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to present a vintage Lanvin by Alber Elbaz blue lace dress. It features a tiered body, velvet straps, black satin buttons, a side zipper, a scalloped...
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
1980 black velvet dress with silver polka dots and Lanvin label
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
80's Tulip or ball dress in black velvet and silver sequined dots. The skirt is lined with a black tulle petticoat edged with a plumetis tulle flounce.
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Black velvet cocktail dress with silver jersey inset and laced back LANVIN
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet cocktail dress with silver jersey inset and laced in the back with velvet ribbon. Draped on the hips. Zip middle back + boned on the side. SIZE 38 (Fr) S
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Lanvin Haute Couture Black Velvet & Taffeta Cocktail Dress w/Hanky Hem No.91366
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Studio City, CA
Ca. 1983 Lanvin haute couture black sleeveless cocktail dress featuring a velvet bodice with dropped waist with a deep V at bodice back and a silk taffeta skirt featuring a high-low,...
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Lanvin Haute Couture 1980s Velvet Bias Cut Black Gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Lanvin Haute Couture 1980s Velvet Bias Cut Black Gown, a breathtaking masterpiece that epitomizes timeless elegance and sophistication. This incredible gown showcases...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
An Evening Lanvin Couture Embroidered Velvet Top & Skirt Circa 1985
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1985 France A Haute Couture set by the House of Lanvin consisting of a cardinal purple silk velvet top and a grey taffeta skirt. Bustier with a large bare back neckline and che...
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1980s French Evening Dresses
Black velvet and red silk satin bust LANVIN
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet and red silk satin bust. Acetate lining. 2 longs scarfs of red satin are stitched on the shoulder and are wrapped on the bust to be tied on the front of the waist or on ...
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Alber Elbaz Lanvin Paris 2015 Draped Black & Fuschia Velvet Cocktail Dress Sz 8
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Palm Desert, CA
It is a Art Deco inspired cocktail dress in rich, luxe black velvet with a twist. Fuschia lining that becomes the focal post of the left side of the dress!
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses
LANVIN black cotton velvet satin trim straight leg dress pants FR44 XS
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN black cotton velvet satin trim straight leg dress pants FR44 XS Reference: PRWU/A00204 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Cotton Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure...
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70s Lanvin Black Velvet Flared Evening Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dramatic and romantic silhouette. 1970s era Lanvin black velvet evening dress. Elasticized neckline can be worn off the shoulder.
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1970s French Evening Dresses
Lanvin lovely ball-shaped dress in black velvet with silvery dots
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Size: 42FR - Fits a 38/40FR
Lanvin lovely ball-shaped dress in black velvet with silvery dots
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Paris, FR
LANVIN PARIS (Made in France) Lovely short ball-shaped dress with sculptural short sleeves and a deep V-Neck.
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1980s French Evening Dresses
Lanvin velvet and polka dots silk evening dress, circa 1980
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
The dress is constructed with a fluid black silk velvet material for the bodice and polka dots prints on silk textile.
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
1978 Lanvin Paris Couture Black Sheer Silk & Stripe Velvet Billow-Sleeve Gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extremely gorgeous Lanvin couture sheer silk chiffon dress from their 1978 fall-winter collection is a statement piece.
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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Lanvin Black Wool Jersey Silk Velvet Evening Dress, Fall 2006
By Alber Elbaz
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Lanvin, Fall 2006 dress, black silk velvet circular skirt with wool jersey bodice, scoop back, side zip with grosgrain ribbon belt and embellished buckle.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses
Lanvin Black Silk Sleeveless Dress with Velvet Flower and Ribbon - 36
By Lanvin Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Lanvin black sleeveless dress is made of silk. It has a deep v-neck with velvet waist ribbons, a center ruched rose, and a button up back.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses
Lanvin Paris Black Velvet and Ribbon Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
A chic black velet dress by Lanvin Paris. The dress should be worn off the shoulder with the ribbon ties on the shoulder. It is fully lined, with a central back zip, and has internal...
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2010s French Cocktail Dresses
LANVIN Black Dramatic Velvet Cocktail Dress Size 6
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Lanvin cocktail dress is composed of a black velvet with taffeta shoulder accents.
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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses
LANVIN Black Velvet V-Neck Crossover Dress W. Knot Detail Sz. 36
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
LANVIN Black Velvet V-Neck Crossover Dress W. Knot Detail Sz. 36 Made in France Materials: 46% rayon, 30% silk, 24% cupro.
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2005 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Plunge Neck Black Satin Velvet Necklace Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Size estimate: M Size: 40 Measurements: Shoulders: 17 inches Bust: 37 inches Waist: 30 inches Hips: 40 inches Length: 43 inches This evening dress by Alber Elbaz from Lanvin’s 200...
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Lanvin Castillo Embroidered Velvet Dress
Located in New York, NY
lanvin Castillo black velvet, couture, dress with copper metallic embroidery C. 1960.
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses
A french embroidered velvet Robe de style by Jeanne Lanvin Couture - A W 1924
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A french embroidered velvet Robe de style by Jeanne Lanvin Couture - A W 1924
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
from the Autumn Winter 1924-1925 collection. Long dress with large décolleté on a curved bustier, sleeveless and thin straps in peach velvet .
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1920s French Evening Gowns
LANVIN 2004 fur shawl collar black velvet raw cut high low gown dress FR38 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2004 fur shawl collar black velvet raw cut high low gown dress FR38 S Reference: CELG/A00091 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber ELbaz Collection: Fall Winter 2004 Material: Ve...
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2010s Evening Dresses
80S LANVIN black polkadot velvet peplum jacket
By Claude Montana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
80s LANVIN black velvet polkadot peplum jacket. Bust: 34"/ Waist: 26"/ Hip: 34"
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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Dresses
1980s Lanvin Black Velvet Red Satin Asymmetric Handkerchief Strapless Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a fabulous black and red Lanvin mini dress. From the 1980s, this incredible mini dress is constructed of rich black velvet with a bright red silk satin lining t...
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Lanvin Alber Elbaz Plunge Neck Black Satin Velvet Necklace Dress Runway, 2005
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Size estimate: Small Measurements: Shoulders: 17 inches Bust: 32 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips: 34 inches Length: 38-43 inches This evening dress by Alber Elbaz from Lanvin’s 2005 w...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1980s Lanvin Vintage Black Silk Velvet Evening Dress/ Gown with Bows and Train
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Sparks, NV
Fantastic 1980s black silk evening gown by Lanvin. Giant velvet avant garde bows and full silk back train.
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1980s French Evening Gowns
Vintage Lanvin Black and White Silk Velvet Paisley Print One Shoulder Bow Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Lanvin evening gown is both a classy, elegant fashion statement, as well as being fun!, The 90's black & white velvet paisley print, with one shoulder bow really makes a stateme...
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1980s French Evening Gowns
LANVIN Size 4 Black Asymmetrical Draped Velvet Tulle One Shoulder Cocktail Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
LANVIN cocktail dress from Fall 2009 Collection comes in black velvet with an asymmetrical drape, one shoulder cut with ruffled sleeve, exposed side zipper, and gathered tulle accent...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses
*SALE* 1980's Lanvin orchid silk dress with velvet trim WAS $250 NOW $125
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Orchid silk taffeta strapless dress with velvet trim from Lanvin dating to the 1980's.
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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1980s Lanvin Demi Couture Black Velvet White Silk Satin Strapless Gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Effortlessly chic and timeless, this vintage Lanvin dress is a must-have addition to any wardrobe.
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1980s French Formal Gowns
Lanvin Velvet Coat or Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile evening coat or dress from Lanvin. It is made out of black velvet with a black satiny trim and a dramatic, plunging v-neck.
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Late 20th Century French Evening Gowns
1970s Demi-Couture Black Velvet Tiered Lanvin Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Rockwood, ON
The dress flows to the floor in a widening fall of velvet ruffles.
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Lanvin Vintage Strapless Ruched Velvet Mini Dress Fr 40 Uk 12
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
Lanvin vintage strapless ruched velvet mini dress.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dresses
1969 Lanvin Floral Velvet Blouson Sleeve Maxi Gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Absolutely beautiful vintage floral velvet maxi gown by Lanvin, c.1969. Full length dress with blouson sleeves + art nouveau inspired floral pattern.
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1970s French Day Dresses
Lanvin Black Runway Velvet & Tulle One Shoulder Dress - Size US 8
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
Lanvin Black Runway Velvet & Tulle One Shoulder Dress -Black Soft & lightweight draped velvet body - Fully Lined - Ruched velvet & tulle shoulder - Tulle bust peep - Exposed side z...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns
LANVIN Blue Velvet Wrap Gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Montgomery, TX
Lanvin channels Old Hollywood glamour with this plush velvet gown, crafted in a flattering wrap silhouette and detailed with dramatic sleeves. Play up the romanticism with a side-swe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses
Vintage 1980's Lanvin Black Velvet Tie Back Mini Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1980's dress * black velvet (viscose/cupro) * acetate lining * open in back to waist with two ties * metal back zipper * strapless bodice * by Lanvin condition | e...
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1980s Cocktail Dresses
Late 1970s Hot Pink & Velvet Lanvin
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Rockwood, ON
Such a sensual and rich piece - this late 70s Lanvin cocktail dress is just divine! Inky black velvet is used to make the dress with a shocking contrast with the hot pink inset at th...
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns
A/W 1956 Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Black and Gold Embroidered Velvet Dress
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A/W 1956 Jeanne Lanvin by Antonio Castillo Haute Couture black and gold embroidered velvet dress.
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Lanvin 1980's Vintage Panne Velvet 1 Shoulder Gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Toronto, ON
Lanvin circa early 1980's Vintage Panne Velvet 1 Shoulder Gown. Paisley pattern velvet gown with thick black silk satin shoulder bow. Metal side zipper, fully lined, leg of mutton s...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Julianne Moores Black Velvet and Silk Chiffon Sleeve Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Montgomery, TX
Julianne Moore wore the same Lanvin Velvet And Silk Chiffon Sleeve Dress at the global launch of the 2012 Pirelli Calendar by Mario Sorrenti gala dinner at the Park Avenue Armory in...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses
1990s Lanvin by Claude Montana Superb Deep Black Silk Velvet Gown
By Lanvin Paris, Claude Montana
Located in Paris, IDF
Fabulous Montana for Lanvin silk velvet sheath dress, dramatic neckline, gorgeous allure with long back "semi-train".
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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Lanvin Black Velvet Strapless Fitted Midi Dress US 4
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
Lanvin Black Velvet Strapless Fitted Midi Dress - Strapless - Sweetheart neckline - Exposed side zip fastening - Black velvet - Fitted silhouette - Mid length - Satin waist panel - ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses
Lanvin Black Velvet V-Neck Back with Bow Cocktail Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Topanga, CA
Lanvin's romatically long sleeve velvet cocktail dress.
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Lanvin Velvet Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary lanvin velvet dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a lanvin velvet dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Lanvin Paris, Claude Montana and Alber Elbaz are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
How Much is a Lanvin Velvet Dress?
The price for a lanvin velvet dress starts at $125 and tops out at $3,200, and on average, selling for $850.
Lanvin Paris for sale on 1stDibs
The career of Jeanne Lanvin (1867–1946) and her eponymous brand began with a millinery apprenticeship in the late 19th century. Today, Lanvin Paris is a globally revered company and is among the oldest French fashion houses still in existence. It is renowned for its exquisite and sought-after vintage evening dresses, shoes, skirts and other garments and accessories and for having dressed such high-profile celebrities as Meryl Streep, Natalie Portman, Kim Kardashian and Sienna Miller.
In 1889, when her apprenticeship came to an end, the young French designer Jeanne Lanvin opened a custom hat shop on the rue Boissy d’Anglas in Paris. Four years later, she moved her business into a much more prominent space on the rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, one of the world’s most famous luxury fashion districts.
The new Maison Lanvin was big enough to display the pieces she would design for her daughter, Marguerite, who was born in 1897. The relationship between Lanvin and her daughter would be at the core of the brand, with a 1907 photograph of Jeanne and Marguerite in matching outfits inspiring the fashion house’s enduring logo.
In 1908, Lanvin launched a line of children’s clothing, one of the first such moves in high-end fashion. When mothers came in to buy the clothes, they often asked for similar designs for themselves.
Lanvin decided to introduce a women’s wear line with pieces that had a youthful femininity. This would grow to encompass everyday clothing, dresses, coats, lingerie and furs, as well as menswear, perfume and household items. Once she became a member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture (Parisian Fashion Council) in 1909, her title officially switched from milliner to designer.
Along with her stylish designs, Lanvin identified the importance of brand identity through fabric colors, opening a dye factory in Nanterre, France. There the distinctive “Lanvin blue” was produced, so even if her designs were copied, the colors could never be exactly reproduced.
After Jeanne Lanvin's death, her daughter, Marguerite Marie-Blanche de Polignac, took over and a series of talented artistic directors would propel the brand through the trends of the 20th century, including Jules François Crahay, Dominique Morlotti, Alber Elbaz and, most recently, Bruno Sialelli. In 2018, Lanvin was acquired by the Fosun Fashion Group, which is now focused on celebrating Lanvin’s heritage while pushing it into a new chapter.
Find vintage Lanvin Paris clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.
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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