Bottega Veneta Lavender Velvet Dress
Sold|$1,025
Bottega Veneta Lavender Velvet Dress
By Bottega Veneta
Located in San Francisco, CA
body, interspersed with bare lavender stripes. The dress features two straps, and a second band that
Sold|$1,025
Bottega Veneta Lavender Velvet Dress
By Bottega Veneta
Located in San Francisco, CA
body, interspersed with bare lavender stripes. The dress features two straps, and a second band that
Atelier Versace Vintage Lavender Ruffled Backless Dress
By Tiffany & Co., Gianni Versace
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Wonderful confection of ruffled sexiness from Atelier Versace. This is a vintage Atelier dress , from Gianni Versace. Size 40 Bust 34"+ Waist 32" Hips 44" Length 65"
Carolina Herrera Gold and Lavender Dress
By Carolina Herrera
Located in San Francisco, CA
you really want to shine. Lavender lines show through the gold metallic brocade, creating a complex
Lanvin Dark Lavender Silk Draping Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
If Jeanne Lanvin lived today, she would absolutely wear this beautiful dress. So many trademarks of the house are in this piece - the graceful Grecian draping, the exquisite floral c...
Kenzo Lavender Flocked Abstract Patterned Dress M
By Kenzo
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Created with a spread of abstract patterns over a relaxed silhouette the dress from Kenzo makes for an elegant choice on any day. Made using quality fabrics for ultimate comfort the ...
Sold|$3,600
Gucci Resort 2016 Tiered Silk Chiffon Gown
By Alessandro Michele, Gucci
Located in US
of the year, Alessandro Michele. Gown features a lavender-lilac color with a floral applique and
1990's Yohji Yamamoto Black and Lavender Color Block Cutout Dress
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1990's Yohji Yamamoto Noir black and lavender color block cutout dress. Beautiful silk midi dress
John Galliano for Christian Dior Lavender Mandarin Dress circa 2000s
By John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
collar, asymmetrical front button neckline closure. The lavender fabric also has a large scale pattern
S/S 1995 Gianni Versace Purple Silk Asymmetrical Drape Gown
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 1995 Gianni Versace lavender purple silk asymmetrical drape gown. Features signature Medusa
HERVE LEGER France Sexy Bandage Zipper Column Gown Sz S
By Herve Léger
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Sexy Vintage Lavender Zipper Column Gown from HERVE LEGER This is absolutely
Alessandra Rich Crystal Embellished Lavender Silk Gown
By Alessandra Rich
Located in London, GB
Alessandra Rich Crystal Embellished Lavender Silk Gown -Alessandra Rich fluid silk dress with V
1950s White and Lavender Party Dress/Ball Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s white tulle dress with a lavender colored satin lining. The Bodice of the dress has ruching
Sold|$900
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
Etro Lavender and Fuchsia Floral Chiffon Dress
By Etro
Located in San Francisco, CA
chiffon Etro piece. Ethereal and ultralight chiffon in a dusty lavender is printed with stylized sprawling
c1965-69 Lavender & Silver Beaded Oscar de la Renta Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Rockwood, ON
embellishment are so fabulous that you cant help but be drawn to it. The fabric is a silver and lavender silk
Gianni Versace Vintage Lavender Silk Jersey Naomi Campbell Runway Dress S/S 2000
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage Gianni Versace dress is in a beautiful lavender silk jersey. A light blue version of
Vicky Tiel Paris 80's Lavender Pink Strapless Sequin Corseted Evening Dress Sz 4
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Vicky Tiel Paris 80's Lavender Pink Strapless Sequin Corseted Evening Dress. The witty quote was
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.