1970's Bronze and Lavender Baby Doll Cocktail Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Anonymous, though very inspired by Geoffrey Beene, 1970's brocade baby doll dress in stunning combination of rose gold and lavender. Tiny covered buttons up the bodice from the empir...
VICKY TIEL Lavender Silk Iridescent Cocktail Dress Size 38
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vicky Tiel dress is composed of an iridescent lavender hue silk. Features a large rose and draping with a ruched bodice. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vi...
Square Neck Slim-Waist Dress in Pale Blue and Lavender Brocade
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegantly shaped French brocade dress by Barbara Tfank, rendered in luminous shades of pale blue, teal, silver, and lavender with a soft, painterly quality.
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Size 46 / 12 Lavender Lilac Purple Linen Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche light lilac lavender purple linen short sleeve shirt dress! Features luxurious soft Irish linen, with pockets at each breast and at each s...
$400Sale Price|27% Off
New Jay Godfrey Lavender Purple Cold Shoulder Cut - Out Silk Bodycon Mini Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new JAY GODFREY lilac purple silk and lycra cut-out cold shoulder mini dress! Fitted bodice, with a slightly flared skirt that has a 90s feel. 92.5% silk, with 7.5 % lycra. Hug...
New Vera Wang Lavender Label Cocktail Dress Sz 6
By Vera Wang
Located in Conroe, TX
Vera Wang Lavender Label Brand New with Tags Linen Blend Color Block Dress Gemstone Detail at Neckline Hidden Side Pockets Hidden Back Zipper & Hook Closure Fully Lined in Silk Empir...
New Vera Wang Lavender Label Silk and Knit Cocktail Dress Sz 2
By Vera Wang
Located in Conroe, TX
Vera Wang Lavender Label Brand New with Tags Shell 1 (Front) 60% Silk/40% Rayon Shell 2 (Back) 100% Wool Grey Wool Back Adjustable Belt Two Side Pockets V-Neck With Pointed Collar ...
$476Sale Price|20% Off
New Vera Wang Lavender Label Silk and Knit Cocktail Day Dress Sz 4
By Vera Wang
Located in Conroe, TX
Vera Wang Lavender Label Brand New with Tags Size 4 Shell 1 (Front) 60% Silk/40% Rayon Shell 2 (Back) 100% Wool Grey Wool Back Adjustable Belt Two Side Pockets V-Neck With Pointed C...
$396Sale Price|20% Off
New Vera Wang Lavender Label Silk and Knit Cocktail Day Dress Sz 6
By Vera Wang
Located in Conroe, TX
Vera Wang Lavender Label Brand New with Tags Shell 1 (Front) 60% Silk/40% Rayon Shell 2 (Back) 100% Wool Grey Wool Back Adjustable Belt Two Side Pockets V-Neck With Pointed Collar ...
New Vera Wang Lavender Label Silk and Knit Cocktail Day Dress Sz 8
By Vera Wang
Located in Conroe, TX
Vera Wang Lavender Label Brand New with Tags Shell 1 (Front) 60% Silk/40% Rayon Shell 2 (Back) 100% Wool Grey Wool Back Adjustable Belt Two Side Pockets V-Neck With Pointed Collar ...
Bottega Veneta Lavender and Orange Cut Velvet Floral Dress
By Bottega Veneta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Breathtaking! This Bottega Veneta dress is absolutely gorgeous. Made from two panels of beautifully made cut velvet - dusty, silvery lavender on the shoulders, and vibrant orange on ...
NINA RICCI Ruffle Lavender Silk Sleeveless Maxi Gown FR38 US 4-6
By Nina Ricci
Located in Brossard, QC
Nina Ricci's lavender silk crêpe sleeveless gown is flou tailored with layers of frothy ruffles running in a diagonal across the bodice. The floor-length gown is styled with a lavend...
Dolce & Gabbana Wisteria Print Side Ruched Dress in White & Lavender
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dolce & Gabbana wisteria-print stretch silk blend crepe dress. Formfitting dress has a square low neckline at front and back, sleeveless with wide shoulder straps. The ruched side se...
1970s Oscar De La Renta Lavender Purple Crepe Silk Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 70s Oscar de la rent a purple lavender long sleeve dress with gold metallic sheen. Bust: 40 inches/ waist 28 inches/ Dress length: 56 inches/ sleeve length: 25 inches **belt ...
COSTARELLOS lilac purple lavender embroidery belted midi dress FR34 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COSTARELLOS lilac purple lavender embroidery belted midi dress FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00058 Brand: Costerellos Color: Purple Pattern: Floral Closure: Zip Lining: Fully Lined Extra ...
COSTARELLOS lilac purple lavender embroidery belted midi dress FR34 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COSTARELLOS lilac purple lavender embroidery belted midi dress FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00058 Brand: Costarellos Color: Purple Pattern: Floral Closure: Zip Lining: Fully Lined Extra...
COSTARELLOS lilac purple lavender embroidery belted midi dress FR34 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
COSTARELLOS lilac purple lavender embroidery belted midi dress FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A00058 Brand: Costarellos Color: Purple Pattern: Floral Closure: Zip Lining: Fully Lined Extra...
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Lavender Purple and Green Wave Dress, 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gianni Versace Couture vintage 1990s sleeveless shift dress in a lavender wave pattern with nubby sea green accents. (Amazing textile, check out close up!) Back zip and hook and eye....
Giorgio di Sant’Angelo Lavender and Pink Bodysuit Skirt Set, 1970s
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Romantic and sexy vintage Giorgio sant'angelo pastel pink and lavender lycra and crepe ruffly body suit and skirt set. ( snap on body suit) Size: Small - Medium
PRADA 1996 Vintage lavender purple silk blend brown trim sheer midi dress
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 1996 Vintage lavender purple silk blend brown trim sheer midi dress Reference: CNLE/A00222 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: FW 1996 Material: Silk, Blend Color:...
1990s John Galliano Lavender Silk Cocktail Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage John Galliano lavender silk cocktail Summer dress with velvet ribbon strap.
Vera Wang Lavender Label Silk and Knit Cocktail Day Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in Conroe, TX
Vera Wang Lavender Label Brand New with Tags Shell 1 (Front) 60% Silk/40% Rayon Shell 2 (Back) 100% Wool Grey Wool Back Adjustable Belt Two Side Pockets V-Neck With Pointed Collar W...
Versace Lavender Wool Dress
By Versace
Located in Paris, FR
Versace lavender wool knitted dress featuring a knitted style, a turtle neck, long sleeves, an a-line shape, a pleated skirt, ribbed details and a short length. In excellent conditi...
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Size: Small - Small Medium
Beautiful 1970s Purple Lavender Ethnic Batik Print High Neck Vintage Midi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 70s ethnic batik print high neck purple / lilac long sleeve ombre midi dress / gown! Features a fitted soft stretch jersey bodice, with a full metallic semi sheer chiffon sk...
1970s Purple Lavender Lightweight Cotton Voile Vintage 70s Wrap Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s purple and lavender lightweight cotton voile short sleeve wrap dress ! Features a vibrant regal purple with lavender ruffle details. Elastic waistband. Both colors on e...
New Vera Wang Lavender Label Cocktail Dress Sz 4
By Vera Wang
Located in Conroe, TX
Vera Wang Lavender Label Brand New with Tags Size 4 Linen Blend Color Block Dress Gemstone Detail at Neckline Hidden Side Pockets Hidden Back Zipper & Hook Closure Fully Lined in Sil...
Herve Leger Silver Lavender Metallic Foil Lace Up Fit and Flare Bandage Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Herve Leger silver lavender metallic foil, fit and flare lace up bandage dress. The fabric of this dress is a blend of spandex in a shade of silver with a lavender cast, it is finish...
Chris Van Wyk Vintage 1980s Lavender + Pink Silk Taffeta Avant Garde 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1980s dress from hard to find designer CHRIS VAN WYK! Couture quality, with heavy attention to detail. Lavender body, with light pink sash that loops through on the drop skir...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent S/S 2003 Collection Silk Nude Lavender Dress
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Dress S/S 2003 Collection French size 36 - US 4 100% Silk, Nude color with lavender shade, Cut out details, Button close at back....
Ungaro Blue Lavender Party Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Paris, IDF
Ungaro Blue Lavender Party Dress with different size transparent purple strass, has an inside corset at waist which gives a great silhouette to the body, halter dress with nude back...
$695
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Sexy Black Jersey Flare Leg Bell Bottom 70s Vintage Disco Halter Jumpsuit
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 70s black jersey halter jumpsuit! Features a tailored bodice that buttons up the front. Hidden zipper at waistband. Nice flare legged / bell bottom. Buttons at back cent...
1940s Gilbert Adrian Inspired Black Silk Long Dress with Wheat Sheaf Print
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very beautiful black silk maxi dress with all over large yellow and gold wheat sheaf print dates from the 1940s and was clearly inspired by both Schiaparelli in its long lean silhoue...
Art Deco Hand Embroidered Silk Chiffon and Crepe Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Hand Embroidered Silk Chiffon and Crepe Slip Dress from the 1930's. Sheer chiffon bodice with double ruffle collar and wonderful hand embroidered florals throughout. ...
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
Paco Rabanne Vintage Black Chainmail Star Shaped Disc Mesh Vest Top
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Sheffield, GB
An instantly recognisable, Iconic Paco Rabanne Chain Mail Vest. Crafted in Madagascar from Black Star shaped Plastic discs with Silver coloured brass attachments. The Vest can b...
Zandra Rhodes Mint Green Printed Caftan Dress Set, 1970s
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Outspoken, unapologetic, and always fabulous, Zandra Rhodes is an icon of the bohemian bricolage aesthetic. By designing her own prints, Rhodes has been able to create looks that are...
JOHN GALLIANO Black silk chiffon lingerie top from the FW 2008 season
By John Galliano
Located in Milano, IT
Black 100% silk chiffon lingerie top by John Galliano from the Ready to Wear Fall Winter 2008 collection. At the front of the top is a high drawstring positioned under the breast wh...
Givenchy Printed Plunging Maxi Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Geneva, CH
Wonderful 70's silhouette with this Givenchy maxi dress. Made of airy silk chiffon featuring a red and white graphic print, the dress has a deep plunging neckline at the front and re...
F/W 1993 Karl Lagerfeld Dark Green Backless Halter Point Hem Chiffon Dress 38IT
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This incredible deep green dress by Karl Lagerfeld is from the Fall/Winter 1993 collection and features an intricate skirt design featured heavily on the season's runway. This ultra-...
John Galliano Pink Silk Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular John Galliano silk gown in ombre shades of pink. The bodice has spaghetti straps and gathers onto 2 angled bands crossing at the waist. It has a 2 tier skirt, the sho...
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...
2013 Versace Atelier Crystal Embellished Patent Leather Bondage Mini Dress
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE F/W 13 Look #46 Versace Atelier Black Embellished Tulle and Patent Leather Corset Dress. Directly from the Runway to you. Actual runway sample. This striking piece from 20...
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
By Narciso Rodriguez
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Narciso Rodriguez 2018 Original Price $2,995 Special Capsule Collection for Barneys NY The most adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits...
$1,265Sale Price|24% Off
Size: Medium
Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 50s demi couture crimson red crushed velvet full length mermaid evening dress! Features luxurious crushed silk velvet, with a form fitting bodice and skirt. Dramatic flar...
1920's Sequined Flapper Capelet
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare and hard-to-find garment, this fantastic mid 20’s Art-Deco evening cape will go with just about everything ! Made of black tulle and thousands of hand-sewn sparkling silver sequ...
Stunning Original 1970s Jean-Louis Scherrer Silk Wedding Dress
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare creation by Fashion Icon Jean-Louis Scherrer. The softest liquid pure silk. Long maxi dress designed in the free spirit of the 1970s: Beautiful long cascadin...
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.