Ruben Panis Red Chiffon Ruffle Gown Property of Magda Gabor, sister of Zsa Zsa
By Ruben Panis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the Personal Property of Magda Gabor, sister of Zsa Zsa and Ava Gabor. It is a fantastic iconic design by Ruben Panis.
Marchesa Red Silk Strapless Gown - 10 - circa 90's
By Marchesa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Marchesa Red Silk Gown, length 54", bust 38", waist 36".
Red Ruffled Dress Flamenco Dancer Party 1950s -60s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Spectacular! I look at this dress and think Flamingo Dancer with a Full Layered Ruffled skirt. Very tiny Polka Dot motif. Lined and the dress fabric is backed. Summer fun in this dre...
$375Sale Price|50% Off
Roland Klein for Bergdorf Goodman early 1980's Sexy Red Dress
By Roland Klein
Located in New Hope, PA
Roland Klein began working under marc Bohan at Dior in the early 1960's, he then worked as Karl Lagerfeld's assistant at Patou. In 1979 he opened his own firm in London and this sexy...
Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Fall 1985 Red Silk Taffeta Ruffle Dress, Runway
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Utterly fabulous red silk taffeta voluminous ruffle dress from Marc Bohan's Fall 1985 collection for Christian Dior. At the time, WWD described the collection as "young at heart, nau...
Galanos Spring 1972 Red Silk Chiffon Layered Dress with Flower Appliqué
By Galanos for Amelia Gray, Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A James Galanos masterpiece from his Spring 1972 collection with beautiful runway documentation. This elegant dress was for his exclusive collaboration with the Beverly Hills luxury...
Loris Azzaro Paris Couture Circa 1973 Vintage Draped Bodice Red Chiffon Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Spectacular Vintage 1973 Loris Azzaro Paris Couture Documented Evening Dress An exquisite piece of fashion history, this 1973 Loris Azzaro Couture or Runway sample evening dress is ...
1990s Angel Sanchez Size 6 Vintage Lipstick Red Cut Out Silk Satin Evening Gown
By Angel Sanchez
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful sexy vintage 90s ANGEL SANCHEZ red silk and satin cut-out bias cut evening dress! Features a red silk body, with red satin bodice and side panels. Cut-outs at each side of ...
Red silk taffetas evening dress BRUCE OLDFIELD
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red silk taffetas evening dress open on the middle front from the waist until the bottom with one snap closure. Hook&eye closure on the middle front on the waist. Boned on the gathe...
Stunning Nolan Miller Cardinal Red Tufted Silk Gown
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a stunning Nolan Miller design. The gown is composed of a beautiful cardinal red silk. The vibrant red silk is complimented by the crafted design of the tufted neckline. The ...
Asymmetrical silk red evening dress with ribbons appliqué Gia Mattiolo Couture
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical silk red evening dress with ribbons appliqué. Invisible zip on the left side.
1960's Mollie Parnis Romantic Red Gown with Caplet
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Exquisite 1960's red chiffon hanky hem gown with matching capelet. Fitted through the bodice with spaghetti straps the dress is double layered, a feature that is accented by the irre...
Vintage Saks 5th Avenue Red Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Evening Gown 1970s Small
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Saks 5th Avenue, red silk chiffon, one shoulder evening gown from the 1970s. Fits like a size small/4. Coral red crepe maxi, one shoulder sheath gown, with an overlay of sil...
Angel Sanchez Red Organza Ball Gown
By Angel Sanchez
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Angel Sanchez Red Organza Ball Gown, length 54", bust 36", waist 30", sleeve 19".
Vintage Early 1940's Crimson Red Satin Evening Dress UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Nashville, TN
This breathtaking early 1940's crimson satin dress, rendered in a full circle cut and tailored to perfection, is the perfect piece for that special occasion. The V shaped neckline...
Vintage Bob Mackie Fully Embellished Red Maxi Dress Gown Small
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Bob Mackie Boutique 1980s Fully Embellished Red Long Dress Size Label Missing - Please check Measurements 100% Silk, Finely Beaded with Gold and Red Beads, and Red Sequins. D...
1980s Louis Feraud Size 4 Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon 80s Vintage Dress + Shawl
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage late 1980s LOUIS FERAUD lipstick red silk chiffon sleeveless dress and large shawl! Features a flattering ruched bodice with thin spaghetti straps at each shoulder....
$23,089
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6
John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Bias-cut slip dress in ivory and gold-tone viscose blend jacquard, designed by John Galliano for Spring-Summer 2003. The fabric features a woven floral damask motif with metallic thr...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
$5,704
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Vivienne Westwood blue denim jacquard peplum jacket skirt suit, fw 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood blue denim jacquard skirt suit ▪ 100% Cotton ▪ Asymmetric peplum jacket with accentuated waist ▪ Gold Orb etched buttons ▪ Matching mini skirt ▪ FR 36 - UK 8 - ...
Thierry Mugler Sculptural Ensemble 1992 Semi Sheer Black Suit Jacket and Skirt
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
The perfect blend of pure Eelegance & Drama! Extremely rare FW 1992 Thierry Mugler ensemble, jacket and skirt. In this exquisitely tailored two-piece, Thierry Mugler once again d...
$12,900
Size: IT40 Measurements in description
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2008 Sunset Ombre Ribbon Dress New With Tags
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This stunning tie-strap dress features an ombre gradient that flows from warm peach to deep earthy browns, evoking the colors of a sunset. Tagged produced in 2008. All measurement...
Vivienne Westwood floral silk and power mesh corset, fw 1995
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood floral silk corset ▪ Black power mesh ▪ Centre-back zip fastening ▪ UK 8 - EU 36 - US 4 ▪ Fall-Winter 1995
Iconic Thierry Mugler 1995 Sculptural Jacket with Sheer Boned Corset Waist
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History The fabulous iconic archival Thierry Mugler jacket with sheer boned corset waist. Collection 1995, featured on the Runway show'Best of Thierr...
Vivienne Westwood Military Tweed Suit
By RED LABEL by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Located in New York, NY
Vivienne Westwood English tweed suit with oversized shoulders, epaulets, collar, revers and peplum. Great dip front hem jacket wearable as separate. Oversized flaps cover pockets at ...
$1,678
Size: 40 (jacket) and 38 (skirt)
Yellow and brown skirt suit and double-jacket trompe l'oeil Thierry Mugler ACTIV
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Yellow and brown skirt suit and double-jacket trompe l'oeil. Main fabric composition: 75% wool, 25% rayon. Acetate lining. Double snap closure on the middle front of the jacket ( 2 o...
$11,544
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld cream mohair wool coat and dress ensemble, fw 1998
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
▪ Chanel cream mohair wool coat and dress ensemble ▪ Designed by Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Oversized open-front coat with matching belt ▪ Large notched lapels ▪ Built-in shoulder pads ▪ ...
Nolan Miller Attributed Custom Evening Gown Ensemble with White Fox Wrap Size S
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Nolan Miller attributed gown with wrap ensemble is composed of a slate blue silk and gold lame. The gown is in excellent condition and features a center back zipper. The large w...
Vivienne Westwood blue tweed skirt suit, fw 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood blue tweed skirt suit ▪ 100% Wool ▪ Double breasted blazer jacket ▪ Velvet collar and pocket flaps ▪ Two front pockets ▪ Pleated wrap skirt ▪ Baroque square gold...
F/W 2001 Azzedine Alaïa Black Knit Backless Strap Bodycon Halter Mini Dress L
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Alaïa's Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this sexy, form-fitting halterneck dress wraps around the neck to create a V-neckline. The same style worn by Stephanie Seymour and Naomi Ca...
Vintage Roberto Cavalli FW 2004 Black Silk Crocodile Pattern Embellished Gown 40
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Roberto Cavalli Black Embellished Dress Gown Italian size - 40 ( please check measurements) Songstress Carole Samaha looks effortlessly chic in a crocodile-shaped, encrusted ...
John Galliano S/S 1998 see on Jennifer Aniston SAG Awards Mesh Overlay Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Montgomery, TX
John Galliano S/S 1998 see on Jennifer Aniston SAG Awards Lace Overlay Dress Vintage John Galliano Mesh Overlay Maxi Dress S/S 1998 Collection Jennifer Aniston stole the show with h...
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2005 Python Leather Bustier Bra Bodycon Silk Mini Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2005 Python Leather Bustier Bra Bodycon Silk Mini Dress IT 38
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.