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Madame Grès Haute Couture Tomato Red Silk Cocktail Dress, 1970s
Madame Grès Haute Couture Tomato Red Silk Cocktail Dress, 1970s

Madame Grès Haute Couture Tomato Red Silk Cocktail Dress, 1970s

By Madame Gres

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Creatively constructed dress by the fabulous Madame Grès. Vibrant tomato red silk twill knee length cocktail dress.

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20th Century Cocktail Dresses

A Madame Grès Couture Evening Dress - Autumn Winter 1953
A Madame Grès Couture Evening Dress - Autumn Winter 1953

A Madame Grès Couture Evening Dress - Autumn Winter 1953

By Madame Gres

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1953. France Grand Soir dress in black silk faille by Madame Grès Haute Couture, 1953 collection (similar dress, cover of "l'Officiel de la Couture" n°381, 1953) with a very ar...

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1950s French Day Dresses

Madame Grès Haute Couture Black Silk Faille Evening Dress, c. 1965
Madame Grès Haute Couture Black Silk Faille Evening Dress, c. 1965

Madame Grès Haute Couture Black Silk Faille Evening Dress, c. 1965

By Madame Gres

Located in London, GB

Haute Couture black silk faille evening dress by Madame Grès, circa 1965. The design features a square neckline with narrow shoulder straps and a high-waisted, sculpted bodice compos...

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Velvet Chasuble dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) Circa 1980
A Velvet Chasuble dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) Circa 1980

A Velvet Chasuble dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) Circa 1980

By Madame Gres

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1980 France Elegant black silk velvet Chasuble evening dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) dating from the 1980s.

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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1983 Madame Gres Haute Couture Blue & Striped Taffeta Cocktail Dress W/Capelet
1983 Madame Gres Haute Couture Blue & Striped Taffeta Cocktail Dress W/Capelet

1983 Madame Gres Haute Couture Blue & Striped Taffeta Cocktail Dress W/Capelet

By Madame Gres

Located in Studio City, CA

1983 Madame Gres haute couture cocktail dress featuring a blue silk taffeta bodice w/thin spaghetti straps and a voluminous/pleated silk skirt w/blue, green, orange, and brown vertic...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Elegant Haute Couture Madame Gres Anthracite Silk Crepe Ensemble
Elegant Haute Couture Madame Gres Anthracite Silk Crepe Ensemble

Elegant Haute Couture Madame Gres Anthracite Silk Crepe Ensemble

By Madame Gres

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Madame Gres Anthracite Silk Crepe Ensemble from the 1970's. Simple ensemble with underdress and top. Top slips over head with button at neck and open sides. Easy bateau neckl...

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Madame Grés Demi-Couture Black Velvet Keyhole Evening Gown Ca. 1960
Madame Grés Demi-Couture Black Velvet Keyhole Evening Gown Ca. 1960

Madame Grés Demi-Couture Black Velvet Keyhole Evening Gown Ca. 1960

By Madame Gres

Located in Studio City, CA

1960's Madame Grés demi-couture black velvet evening gown featuring center front and back keyhole. Separate voluminous taffeta slip skirt. In very good condition - some minor wear to...

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

MADAME GRES HAUTE COUTURE Betsy Bloomingdale 1960's Yellow Asymmetrical Gown
MADAME GRES HAUTE COUTURE Betsy Bloomingdale 1960's Yellow Asymmetrical Gown

MADAME GRES HAUTE COUTURE Betsy Bloomingdale 1960's Yellow Asymmetrical Gown

By Madame Gres

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gown is composed of a yellow silk crepe. Features an asymmetrical design with snap closures. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurements for p...

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20th Century French Evening Gowns

Madame Grès Haute Couture Pleated White Gown Personal Archive, c. 1950s
Madame Grès Haute Couture Pleated White Gown Personal Archive, c. 1950s

Madame Grès Haute Couture Pleated White Gown Personal Archive, c. 1950s

By Madame Gres

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Madame Grès pleated white haute couture gown, circa 1950s — a true museum-worthy piece from the personal archive of Alix Grès, and an exceptionally rare numbered défilé prototype. Of...

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1950s Delphos Gowns

Madame Grès Haute Couture 1956 Pleated Chartreuse Yellow Jersey Hellenic Gown
Madame Grès Haute Couture 1956 Pleated Chartreuse Yellow Jersey Hellenic Gown

Madame Grès Haute Couture 1956 Pleated Chartreuse Yellow Jersey Hellenic Gown

By Madame Gres

Located in Jersey City, NJ

A true relic of 20th-century fashion history, this original Madame Grès Haute Couture gown from 1956 embodies the sculptural elegance and technical mastery that define her legacy. Cr...

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1950s French Delphos Gowns

1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes
1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes

1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes

By Madame Gres

Located in Studio City, CA

A 1981 Madame Gres haute couture dark scarlet silk taffeta skirt and blouse ensemble with matching high-heeled shoes size 6 1/2. Features the iconic Mme Gres gathered/balloon sleeve,...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

White sleeveless silk jacquard cocktail dress with shell pattern Grès Paris
White sleeveless silk jacquard cocktail dress with shell pattern Grès Paris

White sleeveless silk jacquard cocktail dress with shell pattern Grès Paris

By Madame Gres

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White sleeveless silk jacquard cocktail dress ( or wedding dress ) with shell pattern. Zip in the middle back + hook&eye. Silk lining. Could be a show or commercial sample because i...

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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

1990s Galanos Couture Madame Gres Inspired Silk Jersey Dress
1990s Galanos Couture Madame Gres Inspired Silk Jersey Dress

1990s Galanos Couture Madame Gres Inspired Silk Jersey Dress

By Galanos

Located in London, GB

1990s Galanos Couture dress which looks very inspired by the French couturier Madame Gres.

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1990s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Pierre Balmain Paris Trés Chic One Shoulder Lace Cocktail Dress NWT Size 8
Pierre Balmain Paris Trés Chic One Shoulder Lace Cocktail Dress NWT Size 8

Pierre Balmain Paris Trés Chic One Shoulder Lace Cocktail Dress NWT Size 8

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Signature style: Known for richly embroidered fabrics, nipped-in waists, and fuller skirts, which became the "Jolie Madame" silhouette. Influential clients: He dressed many prominent...

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Early 2000s Portuguese Cocktail Dresses

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New Jacquemus La Robe Madame Dress FR38 US 4-6
New Jacquemus La Robe Madame Dress FR38 US 4-6

New Jacquemus La Robe Madame Dress FR38 US 4-6

By Jacquemus

Located in Brossard, QC

Jacquemus La Robe Madame is a sophisticated number with ladylike allure. Crafted from surprisingly lightweight wool, this style has a flattering cinched waist and a casual-cool neck ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

New Jacquemus La Robe Madame Dress FR386 US 2-4
New Jacquemus La Robe Madame Dress FR386 US 2-4

New Jacquemus La Robe Madame Dress FR386 US 2-4

By Jacquemus

Located in Brossard, QC

Jacquemus La Robe Madame is a sophisticated number with ladylike allure. Crafted from surprisingly lightweight wool, this style has a flattering cinched waist and a casual-cool neck ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

40s Madame Grès  Pastel Print Wool Challis Dress
40s Madame Grès  Pastel Print Wool Challis Dress

40s Madame Grès Pastel Print Wool Challis Dress

By Madame Gres

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1940s Madame Gres afternoon dress in painterly geometric pastel pattern.

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1940s French Day Dresses

Madame Grès Black Haute Couture Silk "Heavenly Bodies" Dress, 1960s
Madame Grès Black Haute Couture Silk "Heavenly Bodies" Dress, 1960s

Madame Grès Black Haute Couture Silk "Heavenly Bodies" Dress, 1960s

By Madame Gres

Located in Houston, TX

Absolutely astounding black silk gown by Madame Gres! The dress is maxi length, with an empire waistline, a v-neck neckline, and the most amazing, voluminous sleeves.

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1960s French Evening Gowns

1984 Rare Madame Gres Black Silk Evening Dress w/ Scarf Drape & Original Croquis
1984 Rare Madame Gres Black Silk Evening Dress w/ Scarf Drape & Original Croquis

1984 Rare Madame Gres Black Silk Evening Dress w/ Scarf Drape & Original Croquis

By Madame Gres

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous black silk faille evening dress by Madame Gres. The knee length dress is sleek, with a loose body - skimming silhouette, long sleeves, and a high, diamond cut neckline.

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Rare 1950s Madame Grès Haute Couture Sculpted Black Silk Back-Bow Dress & Jacket
Rare 1950s Madame Grès Haute Couture Sculpted Black Silk Back-Bow Dress & Jacket

Rare 1950s Madame Grès Haute Couture Sculpted Black Silk Back-Bow Dress & Jacket

By Madame Gres

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Absolutely gorgeous and incredibly rare Madame Grès haute couture sculpted black silk dress ensemble dating back to the early 1950's.

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Couture Madame Grés Silk Evening Gown & Cape
Couture Madame Grés Silk Evening Gown & Cape

Couture Madame Grés Silk Evening Gown & Cape

By Madame Gres

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning and VERY rare is this c.1970 couture evening gown in a dark forest green silk taffeta. My opinion is the gown was a special request from a 1950s model pictured here. It's th...

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1960s French Evening Gowns

Unlabelled  Madame Grès iridescent lilac silk evening jumpsuit  circa 1970s
Unlabelled  Madame Grès iridescent lilac silk evening jumpsuit  circa 1970s

Unlabelled Madame Grès iridescent lilac silk evening jumpsuit circa 1970s

By Madame Gres

Located in London, GB

Madame Grés was not well known by the general public. However the French designer’s long career spanned from the early 1920s to the 1980s. Grés’ contribution to the history of f...

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1970s French Evening Gowns

Important 1940s Madame Grès Grecian Goddess Silk Knit Gown in Black and Red
Important 1940s Madame Grès Grecian Goddess Silk Knit Gown in Black and Red

Important 1940s Madame Grès Grecian Goddess Silk Knit Gown in Black and Red

By Madame Gres

Located in Houston, TX

Historically important Grecian goddess gown by the legendary Madame Grès. This lavish yet austere, floor length, one shoulder gown features countless hand-stitched chiffon pleats fr...

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1940s French Evening Gowns

Important 1970s Madame Grès Haute Couture Graphic Print Silk Gown & Hooded Shawl
Important 1970s Madame Grès Haute Couture Graphic Print Silk Gown & Hooded Shawl

Important 1970s Madame Grès Haute Couture Graphic Print Silk Gown & Hooded Shawl

By Madame Gres

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An ultra chic and incredibly rare Madame Grès haute couture sculpted maxi dress and multi-purpose caftan shawl dating back to the mid 1970's.

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1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1960's MADAME GRÉS Couture Silk sun dress
1960's MADAME GRÉS Couture Silk sun dress

1960's MADAME GRÉS Couture Silk sun dress

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Mint condition, 1960's MADAME GRÉS Couture, floral printed, silk sun dress.

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1960s French Casual Dresses

Mme. Gres Boutique Black One Shoulder Evening Dress
Mme. Gres Boutique Black One Shoulder Evening Dress

Mme. Gres Boutique Black One Shoulder Evening Dress

By Madame Gres

Located in New York City, NY

Striking Gres Boutique (Mme. Gres) black silk crepe evening dress with ruched and pleated bodice and sash single shoulder. Grecian draping emblematic of the Mme. Gres aesthetic. Int...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Madame Grès Haute couture black dress, Autumn/Winter 1961
Madame Grès Haute couture black dress, Autumn/Winter 1961

Madame Grès Haute couture black dress, Autumn/Winter 1961

Located in London, GB

This iconic, strapless dress is a dramatic piece of sinuous haute couture from Madame Grès.

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare 1950s Madame Gres licensed Black & Grey Embroidered Dress w/ Bolero Jacket
Rare 1950s Madame Gres licensed Black & Grey Embroidered Dress w/ Bolero Jacket

Rare 1950s Madame Gres licensed Black & Grey Embroidered Dress w/ Bolero Jacket

By Madam Gres

Located in Houston, TX

Intriguing black dress by Madame Gres. Produced by G. Mendes. This dress features a beautiful mesh fabric that is embroidered throughout and a bolero jacket to match with an incre...

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1950s French Day Dresses

Rare Madame Grès 1950s Haute Couture Brocaded Satin Ivory Gold Evening Dress
Rare Madame Grès 1950s Haute Couture Brocaded Satin Ivory Gold Evening Dress

Rare Madame Grès 1950s Haute Couture Brocaded Satin Ivory Gold Evening Dress

By Madame Gres

Located in Jersey City, NJ

This exquisite vintage gown by the legendary French designer Madame Grès, epitomizes haute couture elegance. Crafted in the 1950s, the dress features a luxurious ivory-gold satin fab...

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1950s French Maxi Dress

A Taffeta dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) - Paris 1977
A Taffeta dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) - Paris 1977

A Taffeta dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) - Paris 1977

By Madame Gres

Located in Toulon, FR

Shoulders 42 cm, chest 85-100 cm, waist 100 cm, height 148 cm, sleeve circumference 382 cm, dress circumference 364 cm. Famous under the name Alix and then Madame Grès, she worked i...

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1970s French Maxi Dress

Madame Gres
Madame Gres

Madame Gres

By Madame Gres

Located in New Hope, PA

This dressis a chic and elegant column of black silk crepe from Madame Gres. The dress has one shoulder and a deep slit on the same side.

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1970s French Sheath Dresses

Madame Gres
Madame Gres

Madame Gres

By Madame Gres

Located in New Hope, PA

This Madame Gres dress from the late 1960' is just drop dead gorgeous!

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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Madame Gres
Madame Gres

Madame Gres

By Madame Gres

Located in New Hope, PA

Madame Gres drapes cherry red silk jersey in her signature style on the bodice of this elegant short evening dress from the 1950's.

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1950s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

A Madame Grès Couture Evening Dress - Autumn Winter 1953
A Madame Grès Couture Evening Dress - Autumn Winter 1953

A Madame Grès Couture Evening Dress - Autumn Winter 1953

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Size: Equivalent to French size 35

A Madame Grès Couture Evening Dress - Autumn Winter 1953

By Madame Gres

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1953 France Grand Soir dress in black silk faille by Madame Grès Haute Couture, 1953 collection (similar dress, cover of "l'Officiel de la Couture" n°381, 1953) with a very a...

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1950s French Day Dresses

1940’s Haute Couture Madame Gres Black Silk Jersey Dress
1940’s Haute Couture Madame Gres Black Silk Jersey Dress

1940’s Haute Couture Madame Gres Black Silk Jersey Dress

By Madame Gres

Located in London, GB

This iconic silk jersey dress by Madame Gres from the 1940’s is draped and heavily pleated with a Greco-Roman influence.

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1940s French Cocktail Dresses

A Printed Chiffon Evening Dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture Circa 1970
A Printed Chiffon Evening Dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture Circa 1970

A Printed Chiffon Evening Dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture Circa 1970

By Madame Gres

Located in Toulon, FR

Long sleeveless Haute Couture dress by Madame Grès. Bottom of the orange dress on which is sewn a chiffon printed with large abstract flowers orange and purple.

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1970s French Evening Dresses

Crepe Long dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) Spring Summer 1955
Crepe Long dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) Spring Summer 1955

Crepe Long dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) Spring Summer 1955

By Madame Gres

Located in Toulon, FR

Spring Summer 1955 Paris Crepe evening dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) from the Spring Summer 1955 collection.

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1950s French Evening Dresses

Madame Gres Haute Couture
Madame Gres Haute Couture

Madame Gres Haute Couture

By Madame Gres

Located in New Hope, PA

Elegantly sexy, this black silk column dress from Madame Gres Haute Couture has one shoulder and a dramatic cutout.

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1970s French Sheath Dresses

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Madame Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of madame dresses available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black madame dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Brown and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Madame dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Madame Gres, L'Wren Scott and Madame Alix Gres are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Madame Dresses?

On average, madame dresses on 1stDibs sell for $3,298, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $43,500 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses And Gowns 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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