Lorena Sarbu White Jeweled Caftan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant white Lorena Sarbu caftan is perfect for special occasions. Trimmed in beads, it
Lorena Sarbu White Jeweled Caftan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant white Lorena Sarbu caftan is perfect for special occasions. Trimmed in beads, it
Lorena Sarbu Purple Silk Caftan w/Sequins and Beading
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant deep purple Lorena Sarbu caftan is perfect for special occasions. Trimmed in beads, it
Lorena Sarbu Green Leather and Silk Beaded Mini Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Lorena Sarbu dress is serpentine sex-appeal in a modern setting. Immaculately beaded
Orange jacquard one shoulder cocktail dress LORENA SARBU
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Orange jacquard one shoulder cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Zip closure on the left side. SIZE XS
Lorena Sarbu Black Metallic Lace Flutter Sleeve Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular gown is a mix between 30s feminine and 90s edgy. A metal ring waist is that pop of industrial chic we love to see. This is a three layer gown with an interior beige ...
Yellow silk chiffon evening bustier dress Lorena Sarbu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Yellow silk chiffon evening bustier dress. Boned bustier inside with padded bra with zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. Hidden zip closure in the middle back on the dress....
Silk silver sequin asymmetrical cocktail dress Lorena Sarbu New
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk silver sequin asymmetrical cocktail dress with silk lining. Zip and hook&eye on the right side. New with tag. SIZE XXS
Lorena Sarbu Black & White Warped Floral Silk Halter Neck Gown, 2000s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cross Neck Warp Silk Black & White Floral Halter Neck Gown. Featuring two straps extending from the center front and back. Straps can be fashioned on one side to be a 1-shoulder...
Black sequin lace appliqué on ivory silk cocktail dress Lorena Sarbu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sequin lace appliqué on ivory silk cocktail dress. Boned tulle bustier inside the dress with padded bra. Silk lining. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. SIZE 2(Us) / XS
Bicolore blush and orange bustier and asymmetrical evening dress Lorena Sarbu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Bicolore blush and pale orange bustier and asymmetrical evening dress. No fabric tag composition but the 2 main fabric are probably silk chiffon and silk lining. Boned tulle bustier ...
Asymmetrical pastel evening dress with flowers appliqué on lace Lorena Sarbu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical pastel evening dress with flowers appliqué with rhinestone on silver lurex lace. Organza ruffles on the neckline. Invisible zip and hook&eye on the left side.Fabric comp...
Black silk evening dress with lace and rhinestone waist band Lorena Sarbu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk evening dress with lace and rhinestone waist band. Draped bust. Wrap on the skirt part with ruffles. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. Boned on the bust. Total...
Pale yellow evening dress with tulle, beads and sequin inset Lorena Sarbu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale yellow evening dress with tulle, beads and sequin inset. No fabric tag composition but probably rayon. Longer in the back than in the front ( front lenght: 170 cm and back leng...
Silk cocktail dress with leopard print and beadwork Lorena Sarbu New with tag
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk cocktail dress with leopard print and beadwork . Polyester lining. New with tag and extra beads . Invisible zip on the middle back + hook&eye. Padded bra. Draped on the side an...
Navy blue evening gown in twill silk and embroideries with drag Lorena Sarbu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue evening gown in twill silk and embroideries ( black rhinestone, beads and thread) with drag and flare bottom. Silk lining. Stiff tulle petticoat with ruffles under the fla...
$715
Size: 6 (US) 38 (Fr) M
Navy blue evening dress with black lace, sequin and beads inset Lorena Sarbu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue evening dress with black lace, sequin and beads inset. Main fabric composition: 71% triacetate, 29% polyester. Silk lining. See-through on the side, back and shoulders. Zi...
Red silk evening dress with embroideries on tulle on the top Lorena Sarbu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red silk evening dress with embroideries on tulle on the top. Main fabric: silk. Lining: 95% silk, 5% spandex. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. Total lenght in the front: 154 c...
Pale pink evening dress in lace with gold lurex and tulle Lorena Sarbu New
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink evening dress in lace with gold lurex and tulle. Waist band in gros-grain on the waist. Bustier inside the bust. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. New with tag SIZE M
Lorena Sarbu Rhinestone High Neck Gown with Dramatic Front Slit, 2000s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lorena Sarbu's Rhinestone Regency High Neck Gown. High neck design is studded with sparkling
Pastel printed evening bustier dress with rhinestone embellishement Lorena Sarbu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pastel printed evening bustier dress with rhinestone embellishement. Boned. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. Ruffles. NEW WITH TAG. SIZE 38 (S)
Evening dress in peach color chiffon and sequin Lorena Sarbu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening dress in peach color chiffon and sequin. Boned lingerie bustier on a tulle base inside the bust. Gros-grain waist band and gros grain piping. SIZE 36 (S)
Silk ivory evening dress with drapped, ruffles and embroideries Lorena Sarbu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk ivory evening dress with drapped, ruffles and sequins and rhinestone embroideries. Silk lining as well. Bustier inside with zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. 2nd zip ...
Pale pink asymmetrical evening dress with one sleeve with flowers Lorena Sarbu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink asymmetrical evening dress with one sleeve with fabric flowers appliqué on a tulle base. No fabric composition tag but the main fabric is probably rayon and the lining in ...
Pastel printed chiffon evening dress drapé on the bust Lorena Sarbu NEW
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pastel printed chiffon evening dress drape on the bust. Split in the middle front =70cm Boned. Zip in the middle back. NEW with tag. SIZE 36 (S)
Long evening dress in pale pink faille with embroideries Lorena Sarbu No brand
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long evening dress in pale pink faille with embroideries. Drape on the bust. Cut-work on the bust. Boned. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. Hook&eye behind the neck. SIZE M .No br...
Luscious Lorena Sarbu Black V Neck Wool Cocktail Dress Embellished at Sides
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lorena Sarbu's "Little Black Dress" has a little something extra. 2 faux flap pockets adorned with
Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
$22,594
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
John Galliano 'L'Ecole de Danse' Ivory Satin Cutwork Formal Dress, ss 1996
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Formal / Bridal Dress ▪ 'L'Ecole de Danse' collection, Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Crafted from ivory crepe-backed satin cutwork ▪ Boat neck design ▪ Features a lo...
ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Rubiera, RE
ROBERTO CAVALLI Long dress, black background, floral pattern, thin straps. Deep neckline on the back. 90% polyamide/nylon 10% Elastane/Spandex SIZE L Made in Italy Flat measurements:...
1990s Ralph Lauren Pink Silk Maxi Dress with Crystal Straps
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
This Y2K Ralph Lauren silk maxi dress is just about the closest design we have ever seen to the brand's custom made gown for Gwyneth Paltrow to attend the 71st Academy Awards where s...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Strapless Old Hollywood Style Bow Dress Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa early 2000 John Galliano for the House of Dior strapless blush pink silk bias cut gown. Fashionably adorned with hand tie bows slightly asymmetric down front of bodice extendi...
NWT 2005 Versace by Donatella Rhinestone Medusa Backless Lavender Chiffon Gown
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This new-with-tags lavender gown from Versace’s 2005 collection features a structured sheer bodice adorned with tonal piping and allover rhinestone embellishments. The contoured pane...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
Mignon Paris Draped Silk Dress 1950s
By Mignon
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning black silk dress from Mignon Paris. It is sleeveless with a draped portrait collar, fitted waist and a full skirt- a feat of draping and ruching. The dress has a back pai...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
F/W 1998 Givenchy by Alexander McQueen Runway Sheer Black Lace Blue Stretch Gown
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Alexander McQueen's Fall/Winter 1998 "Blade Runner" collection for Givenchy, this sheer black lace gown features striking a blue underlay. Inspired by the retro-futuristic costu...
Black Lace Dramatic Flutter Sleeve Mermaid Gown, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent 1930's black lace gown. Black lace overlay on a black slip with beige detail at the bodice and back. Sculptural tiers of layered lace and black acetate create the dramati...
La Perla Magenta Pink Lace and Sequin Gown, 1999
By La Perla
Located in Marlborough, GB
La Perla magenta pink lace and sequin gown, 1999 Diagonal sequin embellishments at both front and back Leg slit Several layers including a silk slip, a polyamide elastane stretch lay...
MARC BOUWER 1999 Vintage Blue Sequin Midi Dress
By Marc Bouwer
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Marc Bouwer Vintage 1999 Dusty pale light blue with iridescent sequins throughout High neck turtleneck Keyhole cut-out at bust Size USA 6 but fits like an XS/S Great vintage conditio...
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.