Vintage Lanvin Paris Red & White Patterned Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Step into timeless sophistication with this vintage Lanvin Paris red and white patterned dress. A striking blend of classic French tailoring and bold design, this piece captures the ...
Lanvin Black and White Dotted Cotton Bustier Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lanvin - (Made in France) Black and white dotted cotton bustier dress. Indicated size 44FR, it fits a 40FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest:...
Lanvin white grecian style washed silk crystal embellished wedding dress gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Lanvin Paris Collection Blanche Resort 2011 A beautiful floor length grecian style loose fitting ivory gown with crystal embellished waist band that would work beautifully as wedding...
50s Jeanne Lanvin/Castillo Ivory Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Supreme elegance from a collaboration between two geniuses in their field - Jeanne Lanvin and Castillo for Maria Carine. This dress represents the best and highest form of ready to w...
Lanvin White Grecian Drape One Shoulder Gown with Embellished Flower Neckline
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lanvin eggshell white silk evening dress. Bias cut one shoulder asymmetrical style adorned with a vintage look of enamel floral clusters at neckline.
Black asymmetrical and drape cocktail dress with white gros-grain edge Lanvin
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black asymmetrical and drape cocktail dress with white gros-grain edge and off-white satin bow. Zip middle back. Fabric composition: 97% rayon, 3% elastane SIZE 42 (L)
LANVIN Blanche Bridal white cotton silk floral large bow strapless dress FR38 M
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN Blanche Bridal off white cotton silk floral large bow strapless dress FR38 M Reference: NKLL/A00266 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: Blanche Material: Cotton, B...
Beige and off-white jersey drape cocktail dress with jewelry safety pin Lanvin
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige and off-white jersey drape cocktail dress with jewelry safety pin. One fabric: 100% polyester. SECOND FABRIC: 75% ACETATE, 20% polyamide, 5% elastane. Rhinestone safety pin: 10...
Lanvin Grecian Drape One Shoulder White Gown with Embellished Flower Neckline
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lanvin eggshell white silk evening dress. Bias cut one shoulder asymmetrical style adorned with a "vintage" look of enamel floral clusters at neckline.
1980s Lanvin Demi Couture Black Velvet White Silk Satin Strapless Gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This fabulous black and ivory Lanvin gown from the 1980s is crafted from rich black velvet with an ivory silk satin lining that elegantly contrasts the skirt. The top of the dress fe...
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!
Lanvin Black and White Evening Gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous gown from Lanvin done in a cream silk with an asymmetrical cascading black velvet panel that starts at the waist.
1970's Lanvin Elegant Black & White Silk Avant-Garde Strapless Evening Gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this breathtaking 1970's Lanvin evening gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern day haute-couture.
Black & white backless polka-dots evening dress Roger Milot for Fred Perlberq
By Fred Perlberg
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black & white backless polka-dots evening dress . The black dots are in felt. Black bow organza in the middle front. Zip in the middle back and hook&eye. Hook&eye behind the neck. Wh...
Chanel Vintage Double Breasted Logo Silk Red Dress
By Chanel
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Chanel Vintage Logo Double Breasted Dress Vintage red and multi-color dress by Chanel. Floral print throughout. Short sleeves. Double breasted closure. Goldtone hardware. Conditi...
1977 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ivory Silk Crepe Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
We are attributing this enchanting 1970s silk crepe couture dress to the master couturier Yves Saint Laurent as part of his Les Espagnoles et les Romantiques collection for Spring 19...
1960s Lanvin Cream & Red Polkadot Floral Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The most adorable little 1960s Lanvin button up dress! Solid cream color with an ombre of red mirco dots that get more dense towards the hem. Floral motifs scattered throughout. Elas...
Enrico Coveri 1980s Vintage White & Black Polka Dot Cotton Fit & Flare Dress
By Enrico Coveri
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 80s ENRICO COVERI white and black polka dot printed dress! Features all over polka dots, with white silk grosgrain ribbon detail at bust. Super flattering bodice, ...
White evening slip dress ( or wedding dress) ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White evening slip dress ( or wedding dress) made of different fabric patchwork. Silk lining. Invisible zip closure and hook&eye on the middle back. Front lenght: 170cm Back lenght...
Louis Vuitton Grecian Oatmeal Beige Pleated Evening Gown
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Absolutely stunning and rare Louis Vuitton Grecian-inspired gown, crafted in a beautiful soft beige viscose with an elegant fluid drape. This design features a one-shoulder silhouett...
Rochas Vintage Inspired Harlow Bias Cut Silk Gown NWT
By Rochas, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
As seen on the runway Jean Harlow 1930's inspired gown designed by Rochas. Fashioned of eggshell white silk charmeuse with plunging neckline; spaghetti straps; chemise style bodice...
Ralph Lauren Collection Ivory Bias-Cut Mesh-Inset Gown - 2000s / Bridal
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in Kingston, NY
An ethereal Ralph Lauren Collection gown crafted in Italy, embodying the understated elegance and precision tailoring that define the designer’s early-2000s eveningwear. Cut on the b...
2010 Chloe Ecru Silk Chiffon Maxi-Dress with Silver Rhinestone Detailing
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
This romantic dress was designed by Hannah MacGibbon for Chloé Fall 2010, and may have been part of a capsule collection. It is tailored from off-white or ecru coloured sheer silk ch...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 Ivory Silk Chiffon Full Length Ballgown Dress Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 Ivory Silk Chiffon Gathered Full Length Ballgown Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2007 Style: Ballgown Color(s): Shades of ivory ...
Azzedine Alaïa Women's Black White Knit Skater Dress IT40/UK8
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Iconic, super flattering Alaia skater dress - bought for £2500 and unworn. Perhaps one of the designer's most iconic silhouettes, this stunning dress is made from smooth, heavy wool/...
Christian Dior Spring 2023 Runway White Cotton Pleated Maxi Dress US 4
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An ethereal Christian Dior white cotton maxi dress from the Spring/Summer 2023 ready-to-wear collection, designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri, and documented as Look 19 on the Paris runwa...
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.
NEW Valentino Draped Cady Silk Evening Bridal Goddess Gown Cape Dress 8
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Switzerland, CH
INCREDIBLE VALENTINO GRECIAN GODDESS IVORY SILK EVENING GOWN Gorgeous off-white evening gown inspired by the Grecian goddesses by VALENTINO. Details: Draped Neckline Three-quarter...
Rare Chanel Vintage S/S 1989 Grecian Goddess Ivory Gold Pleated Gown
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An ethereal and rare Chanel creation from the Spring/Summer 1989 collection, designed under Karl Lagerfeld’s direction. This gown embodies timeless elegance, drawing inspiration from...
Calvin Klein Collection by Calvin Vintage 1990s Tailored Pinstriped Suit
By Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Collection
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Calvin Klein collection by Calvin Klein vintage 1990's tailored pin stripe suit Calvin Klein defined the look of American minimalism in the 1990s, sleek, understated, and effortlessl...
$7,549
Size: Equivalent size 35/36 France
A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958 France A yellow banana ottoman silk faille ball-gown or ceremonial long dress. Boned bodice with large plunge neckline and cream oblique pleated shape faille on the ches...
1980s Marc Laurent Paris Black Leather Avant Garde 80s Jacket + Mini Skirt Suit
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 1980s MARC LAURENT of Paris black leather jacket and mini skirt ensemble! Jacket features dolman sleeves with a clinched wasp waist. Detachable matching leather belt. Sha...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
Krizia Vintage Braided Silk Bodice Black Formal Maxi Dress
By Krizia
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple but chic black maxi dress by Krizia featuring a braided silk bodice, sweetheart bustline, and spaghetti straps. 20" Front slit. DETAILS Zip + Snap Closure Fully lined i...
1987 YVES SAINT LAURENT tan cotton coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A classic 1987 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche beige cotton coat, cut in an easy, oversized silhouette that reflects the relaxed yet refined tailoring of the decade. The coat features...
Jean Paul Gaultier Transformable Peplum Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier Transformable Black Faille Moire Peplum Jacket from the 1990's. Gaultier's Haute Couture training is evident in this fitted "Bar" style peplum jacket with pointed ...
$406
H 9.06 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in L 25.6 in
1970s High Quality Vintage Black Leather and Brass italian Shoulder Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare 1970s Italian shoulder bag is a superb example of mid-century luxury, showcasing the sophisticated craftsmanship for which Italy is renowned. The exterior is crafted from p...
ICEBERG 2006 Vintage Runway Silk Embellished Ruffle Gown + Shawl Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Iceberg Vintage Runway SS06 Pink, orange, and red hues perfect for this Summer Matching shawl with fringe Beautifully embellished halter neck 100% silk Made in Italy Has an attached ...
1920's French Seafoam Sequin and Lame Dress.
Located in New York, NY
Lovely 1920's dress with overall iridiscent seafoam sequins on silk tulle. Appliques of silvery gold lame "leaf" motifs and bias swirls are attached to hip and skirt area. The edges ...
Pale pink satin deshabillé with lace on the sleeve edge
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink satin deshabillé with lace on the sleeve edge and belt. Snap closure on the middle front + one ribbon inside SIZE L
$1,684
Size: French 40
Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Iconic Black Cotton Bustier Corset Strapless Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Exceptional and Rare Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Black Cotton Boned Bustier Corset Dress Rare and hard to find, this stu...
Thierry Mugler Couture Pink Flame Beaded Silk Gown
By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
This early 2000’s vintage Thierry Mugler gown features a halter neckline with a plunging V-front. The dress transitions from vibrant fuchsia to deep red, with flame-like cutouts ador...
1960s White and Green Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
By British Crown Colony
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s Intricate White and Green beaded sequin floral pattern on white lace mini cocktail dress. Dress is lined in silk but sleeve in unlined. Size: best fit size 0/2 or 4 Bu...
$2,500
Size: fits like a USA 0 ; XXS/XS
BADGLEY MISCHKA 90's Vintage heavily beaded beige long evening gown maxi dress
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Sand colored and beautifully beaded long sleeve gown Missing size and comp tag, please see measurements below, fits like a size 0 Flawless Measurements in inc...
Alexander McQueen Runway Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2008 Size 38IT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Alexander McQueen Runway Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2008 Size 38IT
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.
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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.