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Liquid Silk Gown

Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1993 Silk Siren Dress Evening Gown
Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1993 Silk Siren Dress Evening Gown

Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1993 Silk Siren Dress Evening Gown

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Thierry Mugler’s early-’90s mastery: a vision of sculpted femininity rendered in liquid black Silk. The

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Geoffrey Beene Simple Elegant  liquid silk Cocktail dress
Geoffrey Beene Simple Elegant  liquid silk Cocktail dress

Geoffrey Beene Simple Elegant liquid silk Cocktail dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York City, NY

Kimono style top . V neck cut front and back in ivory and black liquid silk. Evergreen cocktail

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Richard Tyler Silk Velvet Seriously Sexy Evening Gown
Richard Tyler Silk Velvet Seriously Sexy Evening Gown

Richard Tyler Silk Velvet Seriously Sexy Evening Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

A seriously sexy 90s Richard Tyler liquid silk velvet gown in black with low front draped

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Gowns

Christian Dior vintage 1990s liquid gold silk lame draped bustier & skirt set
Christian Dior vintage 1990s liquid gold silk lame draped bustier & skirt set

Christian Dior vintage 1990s liquid gold silk lame draped bustier & skirt set

By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

bustier top with attached bow and an envelope draped skirt. Made in a mix of 74% silk and 26% lurex

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture Flame rhinestone Dress
Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture Flame rhinestone Dress

Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture Flame rhinestone Dress

By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

rich wine red to deep purple liquid silk, the gown skims the body with a sleek, sculptural fit that

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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent F/W 1991 Liquid Gold Silk Lame Draped Evening Dress Gown
Yves Saint Laurent F/W 1991 Liquid Gold Silk Lame Draped Evening Dress Gown

Yves Saint Laurent F/W 1991 Liquid Gold Silk Lame Draped Evening Dress Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Jersey City, NJ

’90s campaigns and editorials, this gown remains a true collector’s piece. Made from silk lamé, the

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Numbered Jean Louis Scherrer Vintage Liquid Metallic Gold Silk Dress
Numbered Jean Louis Scherrer Vintage Liquid Metallic Gold Silk Dress

Numbered Jean Louis Scherrer Vintage Liquid Metallic Gold Silk Dress

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous Jean Louis Scherrer liquid gold silk blend pleated dress with a numbered couture label and

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Liquid Silver Silk Jersey Gown
Versace Liquid Silver Silk Jersey Gown

Versace Liquid Silver Silk Jersey Gown

By Gianni Versace Couture, Versace

Located in US

gowns dubbed "liquid silk" because they hugged a woman's figure so well when wearing, that they appeared

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

Jenny Packham Liquid silk Red Carpet NWT
Jenny Packham Liquid silk Red Carpet NWT

Jenny Packham Liquid silk Red Carpet NWT

By Jenny Packham

Located in New York, NY

Luxurious evening gown of black silk Refined draped neck décolleté with wide, fine stritched

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Evening Gowns

1930s Blue Bias Cut Silk Spiral Gown
1930s Blue Bias Cut Silk Spiral Gown

1930s Blue Bias Cut Silk Spiral Gown

Located in Rockwood, ON

This is a beauty! Made of the finest liquid silk this is a gown to be treasured. This would have

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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1960s Ivory and Gold Lace + Sequins Mod Vintage A - Line 60s Babydoll Dress
1960s Ivory and Gold Lace + Sequins Mod Vintage A - Line 60s Babydoll Dress

1960s Ivory and Gold Lace + Sequins Mod Vintage A - Line 60s Babydoll Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1960s ivory and gold lace A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a nice full flattering flared skirt. Gold embroidered waistband and sleeve cuffs are adorned with gold seq...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Luca Luca 1990s Terra Cotta Tan Sz 8 / 10 Virgin Wool Italian Vintage 90s Dress
Luca Luca 1990s Terra Cotta Tan Sz 8 / 10 Virgin Wool Italian Vintage 90s Dress

Luca Luca 1990s Terra Cotta Tan Sz 8 / 10 Virgin Wool Italian Vintage 90s Dress

By LUCA LUCA

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic and classic never worn 1990s LUCA LUCA terra-cotta virgin wool sleeveless sheath dress! The perfect alternative to the little black dress, this gem offers so much versatility. F...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical

Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage 80s GEOFFREY BEENE navy blue and white long sleeve silk jumpsuit ! Features a luxurious double sided silk. Buttons up the front with hidden hook-and-eye closure at top b...

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1980s American Jumpsuits

1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress

1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress

By Guy Laroche

Located in San Diego, CA

1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

2000s Dolce & Gabbana Beige Satin Black Lace Overlay Bodycon Sleeveless Dress
2000s Dolce & Gabbana Beige Satin Black Lace Overlay Bodycon Sleeveless Dress

2000s Dolce & Gabbana Beige Satin Black Lace Overlay Bodycon Sleeveless Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From the early 2000s, this knee-length Dolce & Gabbana dress blends black floral lace over champagne-colored satin, creating an elegant wardrobe staple. The chic design features ...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s
Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s

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. ...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Sheath Dresses

Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa Navy Silk Gown, 2005
Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa Navy Silk Gown, 2005

Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa Navy Silk Gown, 2005

By Calvin Klein Collection

Located in Marlborough, GB

Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa navy silk gown, 2005 Worn by Natalia Vodianova to the launch party of CK’s Euphoria fragrance, which she was the face of. Sensual and minim...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl

By Eavis & Brown

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...

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1990s Wedding Dresses

Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top
Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top

Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage YSL knit top, with gorgeous rhinestones on each strap. Flattering fit, with incredible construction. In great condition. Approximately Size Small (lots of stretch) M...

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1970s French Blouses

2011 Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta off shoulder gown
2011 Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta off shoulder gown

2011 Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta off shoulder gown

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Austin, TX

Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta gown gold label off the shoulder, fishtail train fitted waist Condition: fair, water damage at hem, see video. Bust 34" , Waist 25" , Hips 39", Lengt...

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2010s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

KAAT TILLEY 90's Vintage Ivory Raw Silk Corset, Skirt, & Wrap Wedding Ensemble
KAAT TILLEY 90's Vintage Ivory Raw Silk Corset, Skirt, & Wrap Wedding Ensemble

KAAT TILLEY 90's Vintage Ivory Raw Silk Corset, Skirt, & Wrap Wedding Ensemble

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Kaat Tilley Vintage 1990's 3 piece ensemble: Skirt, Corset, Wrap 100% raw ivory silk Off-the-shoulder corset buttons in the front and laces up in the back Skirt has a back zip Struct...

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1990s Wedding Dresses

PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE 1998 Vintage Silk Gold Evening Gown Maxi Dress w. Train
PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE 1998 Vintage Silk Gold Evening Gown Maxi Dress w. Train

PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE 1998 Vintage Silk Gold Evening Gown Maxi Dress w. Train

By PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Pamela Dennis Couture 1998 Vintage As seen in American Vogue Yellow Gold tapestry print 100% thick silk Removable long oversized dramatic train Back zip Size USA 6 Excellent Conditio...

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1990s Evening Gowns

CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Vintage Lilac Tulle and Lace Dress US Size 4
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Vintage Lilac Tulle and Lace Dress US Size 4

CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Vintage Lilac Tulle and Lace Dress US Size 4

By Christian Dior

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO vintage lilac tulle and lace dress. From the CHRISTIAN DIOR Spring/Summer 2008 Collection. This lilac lace dress embodies the romantic and theatrica...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand Beaded Bridal Gown w. Gloves + Shawl
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand Beaded Bridal Gown w. Gloves + Shawl

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand Beaded Bridal Gown w. Gloves + Shawl

By Eavis & Brown

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown in an art deco print with matching gloves and shawl Vintage 1990's 100% ivory s...

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1990s Wedding Dresses

Alexander McQueen 2004 Collection Silk Americana Print Halter Backless Dress 38
Alexander McQueen 2004 Collection Silk Americana Print Halter Backless Dress 38

Alexander McQueen 2004 Collection Silk Americana Print Halter Backless Dress 38

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Montgomery, TX

Alexander McQueen Silk Halter High-Low *Americana* Print Dress S/S 2004 Deliverance Collection The collection was based on the narrative of the 1969 Sydney Pollack movie “They Shoot ...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

GIA Natural 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond 18-Karat Engagement Ring In Stock
GIA Natural 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond 18-Karat Engagement Ring In Stock

GIA Natural 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond 18-Karat Engagement Ring In Stock

By Raymond Lee Jewelers

Located in Boca Raton, FL

GIA 18k Yellow Gold Natural 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring This exquisite GIA-certified 18k Yellow Gold engagement ring features a 3.01-carat radiant-cut diamond, co...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Liquid Silk Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary liquid silk gown for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in gray, beige and more. If you’re looking for a liquid silk gown from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Givenchy and Mary McFadden each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

How Much is a Liquid Silk Gown?

On average, a liquid silk gown on 1stDibs sells for $1,950, while they’re typically $765 on the low end and $7,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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