1920s Black and Cream Silk Beaded Long Flapper Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1920s black silk beaded flapper dress is in impeccable condition for piece of its era, with no damage to the intricate beadwork to note and a beautiful line. Sleeveless with a s...
1920’s/30’s Sequined Long Black Flapper Dress.
Located in London, GB
A stunning full-length flapper dress of haute couture quality. This dramatic black chiffon gown is fully lined in black satin and features sequined panels attached around the skirt ...
1920’s Floral Lame Flapper Dress With Long Sleeves
Located in London, GB
A dainty little flapper dress in various hues of pink with a cute floral print and metallic thread running throughout.
1920’s Rust Orange Silk Flapper Dress
Located in London, GB
A beautiful long sleeved silk flapper dress with a wrap-around skirt layer tying at the dropped waist.
1970s Travilla Vintage Black Long Sleeve Flapper Fringe Cocktail Dress
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage black cocktail dress with long fringe by Travilla. Fully lined with rear zip closure and snap closure at wrists. The marked size is 10, but the dress fits like a mod...
1920s Black Satin Flapper
Located in London, GB
Beautiful black satin long sleeved and loose fitting flapper dress with classic dropped waist and knee length skirt.
Vintage Judith Ann Black, Silver, Gold Sequin Beaded Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress
By Judith Ann
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular vintage JUDITH ANN black silk chiffon long sleeve Gatsby flapper style dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn silver and gold sequins and beads throughout.
Sold
Size: 42-runs small with good stretch
Fendi Sheer Slinky Knit 1920s Flapper Style Long Black Gown Dress, 1997
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 1997 Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- There are 2 areas on the dress that have factory flaws in the knit- t...
Sold
Size: 42- runs small w stretch
C. 1995 Dolce & Gabbana Pin-Up Flapper Style Sheer Black Silk Long Slip Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1995 Dolce & Gabbana Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Pristine- never worn. MATERIAL: Silk bodice trimmed in a cotton/spandex satin. COUN...
Pierre Cardin Iconic 1960s Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An iconic 1960s yellow linen dress from Pierre Cardin. It has a stand up collar and cap sleeves with trapunto embroidery around them, the hem and front pocket. It has a handstitched...
Hermes 1970s Dress with Lace up Back
By Hermès
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black polished cotton dress from Hermes. It is sleeveless with a crew neckline, button front closure to the waist, hip pockets, and a cut out back with adjustable lacing ...
$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 ...
$725
Size: none; comparable to size M
Rudolf Pale Aqua Bead and Crystal Plunge-Back Blouson Cocktail Dress - M, 1950s
By Original by Rudolf
Located in Tucson, AZ
Neither mint green nor light blue, this dress’s resemblance to ocean mist is only underscored by its sparkling beaded bodice and hips. Its featherweight fabric, dusting of rhinestone...
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...
Tiffany and Company Art Deco Chinese Brocade Evening Bag
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Company Art Deco evening bag of antique Chinese textile mounted onto engraved Art Deco gold washed sterling silver mounts. Dot and dash bar silver chain. Lock unhinges t...
Long silk printed flare skirt with beadwork CAMILLA
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long silk printed flair skirt with beadwork. Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. Front lenght = 103cm Side lenght = 122cm SIZE 1 on tag but fit M
Lilli Ann 1950s Wool Jacket
By Lilli Ann
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black wool jacket by Lilli Ann. The large collar has ties and is top stitched in a diamond pattern with prong set rhinestones at the points. It is double breasted with self ...
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
1960s Ceil Chapman Vintage Metallic Gold + Red Silk Cocktail Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage Ceil Chapman dress in metallic gold and red silk. Darling cut with full sleeves and a flared skirt. Details: Partially Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size:...
1920s Vintage Hat - Sequinned Art Deco Cap + Lace Lining
Located in KENT, United Kingdom
Product Details: 1920s Vintage - Sequinned Art Deco Cap / Hat - Front Hat Beading / Lace Inner Lining Label: Unknown Materials: Lace / Sequins / Beading Size: Freesize Max Width: ...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Dusty Burgundy Floral Neckline Slip Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes 1990's Vintage Dusty red burgundy color Embroidered floral neckline Has a chic crinkle effect Pullover No size or comp tag (but super soft like silk), please refer to ...
Evening coat lightly padded in night blue silk satin Schiaparelli 1950's
By Schiaparelli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening coat lightly padded in night blue silk satin with red satin lining. One button in the middle front on the top. Pockets on both side. SIZE 44 (Fr) L
$2,259
Size: UK 10-16 US 6-12
Vintage 1920's Coat floral heavy linen flapper coat roaring 20s UK 10-16 US 6-12
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly mesmerising 1920's heavy linen coat, with a pattern of blooming florals in shades of pink, yellow, lilac, blue and fuchsia accented by trailing green foliage accents, sets...
Beautiful 1950s Light Pink Silk Sequin Beaded Silk Rhinestone Jacket Cardigan
Located in San Diego, CA
Prettiest vintage 50s light pink silk sequined and beaded jacket cardigan. Features all over hand sewn sequins and beads. Dangling pink beads throughout, and at the hem, and sleeve c...
$4,900
Size: XS / Small
RANDOLPH DUKE 2005 Vintage Silver Floral Beaded Evening Gown w. Train Maxi Dress
By Randolph Duke
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Randolph Duke Vintage c.2005 aso Minnie Driver Silver, grey, and blue beaded Plunge neckline The train has invisible weights on each corner to keep it in place Hand finished inside,...
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.