Alexander Mcqueen fushia silk chiffon dress circa 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Eivissa, ES
This stunning Alexander McQueen fuchsia silk dress is a true statement piece from the early 2000s
Alexander Mcqueen fushia silk chiffon dress circa 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Eivissa, ES
This stunning Alexander McQueen fuchsia silk dress is a true statement piece from the early 2000s
S/S2005 Alexander McQueen runway strapless draped chiffon mini dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Milano, Lombardia
S/S 2005 Alexander McQueen runway strapless draped chiffon mini dress This Alexander McQueen mini
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Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6
Alexander McQueen Chiffon Embellished Dress With Ostrich Feathers, FW 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen museum-grade evening dress featuring a high ruffled collar and elaborate bugle
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2010 Yellow White Chiffon Keyhole Double Slit Mini Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2010 Yellow White Chiffon Keyhole Double Slit Mini Dress Brand / Manufacturer
Alexander McQueen corset lace and chiffon cocktail dress, c. 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
An Alexander McQueen corset cocktail dress from the Autumn/Winter 2002 "SUPERCALIFRAGILISTIC
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 "The Hunger" Silk Velvet & Chiffon Babydoll Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 "The Hunger" Silk Velvet & Chiffon Babydoll Dress Brand
Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Chiffon Medieval Embroidery Corset Dress Gown 42
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Chiffon Embellished Dress Gown Jessica Chastain was wearing an
$10,849
Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8
Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen red crinkled silk chiffon empire evening dress with long train, structured bust
Alexander McQueen Rare Vintage Black Velvet White Chiffon Dress Gown NEW
By Valentino, Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander McQueen 2009 romantic fantasy holiday gown. Strapless bodice fashioned of rich black
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Cold-Shoulder Floral Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress Gown 44 - 8
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Cold-Shoulder Floral Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress It Size 44 - US 8 New, with
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 Ivory Silk Chiffon Full Length Ballgown Dress Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 Ivory Silk Chiffon Gathered Full Length Ballgown Brand / Manufacturer
Spring/Summer 2015 White Embroidered Silk Jacquard and Chiffon Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful dress from the Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2015 collection by Sarah Burton. The off
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Black Chiffon Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite ALEXANDER McQUEEN black silk chiffon dress. Strapless classic dress. Perfectly boned in
Alexander McQueen Black Swan Chiffon Cocktail Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander McQueen Black Swan Chiffon Cocktail Dress. Fully ruched and gathered at waist. Deep V
Alexander McQueen, Irere chiffon dress Spring/Summer 2003
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Spring/Summer 2003, Irere chiffon dress.
Alexander McQueen Black Silk Chiffon Evening Dress, Fall 2005
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
ALexander McQueen, Fall 2005 black silk chiffon evening dress with spaghetti strap and sweetheart
Alexander McQueen Black Chiffon 50s Style Cocktail Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the late, great Alexander McQueen. 100% silk chiffon shirred at bodice fully flared skirt
Alexander McQueen Butterfly Printed Silk Chiffon Dress, Spring - Summer 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Alexander McQueen, Spring-Summer 2008 butterfly printed silk chiffon strapless evening dress with
Alexander McQueen 2010 Flowing Emerald Green Chiffon Halter Gown with Belt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous emerald green silk chiffon halter gown from Alexander McQueen. The stunning pleated
Alexander McQueen Black Silk Chiffon Dress Size M
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to dress is evident. Minimal wear to the left shoulder with a
Alexander McQueen Black Silk Chiffon Dress Size M
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to dress is evident. Minimal wear to the left shoulder with a
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN CREPE CHIFFON DRESS NEW
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
Alexander McQueen crepe chiffon dress.Two pockets in the front.This beautiful dress have integrated
Alexander McQueen McQ by Alexander McQueen Grey Knit Chiffon Sleeve Dress Size S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
McQueen designer resale item. Details Grey Viscose Knit dress Mini Silk floral
Alexander McQueen Bandage Dress Chiffon, Leather & Zippers
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New Hope, PA
one very sexy dress designed by Alexander McQueen. Strips of black silk chiffon wrap the body
2003 Alexander McQueen Chiffon Cherry Printed Silk Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Austin, TX
2003 MCQUEEN CHIFFON GOWN Condition: Excellent SZ M/ US 6/ IT 42
Alexander Mcqueen Black "Irere" Collection Chiffon Corset Dress 2003
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer an Alexander McQueen black chiffon dress featuring ruched
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Size: IT 38, US 0/2
Alexander McQueen Purple Fish Print Silk Chiffon Draped Dress Bustier Top, 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander McQueen 2008 strapless sweetheart neckline purple and fuchsia fish print dress. Multiple
Alexander McQueen "Irere" collection SS 2003 shipwreck silk chiffon cream dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Alexander McQueen white cream silk crepe chiffon shipwreck dress from the "Irere" SS 2003
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black silk CHIFFON BUSTIER GOWN Dress 44 L
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen bustier layered chiffon dress in black silk (100%) with a one shoulder strap. Has
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Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Alexander McQueen green silk chiffon and ostrich feather evening dress, fw 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen green silk chiffon evening dress with ostrich feather skirt, hand-sewn gold bead
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Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Alexander McQueen silk chiffon collage print bias-cut evening dress, ss 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen evening dress ▪ Constructed from bias-cut silk chiffon panels with a
Alexander McQueen 2011 Lavender Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Alexander McQueen 2011 strapless gown exemplifies the house’s mastery of ethereal elegance and
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Size: Fr 38 - It 42 - UK 10
Alexander McQueen Spring-Summer 2004 'Deliverance' silk chiffon evening gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen Spring-Summer 2004 'Deliverance' collection - bias cut technique - mosaic
Alexander Mc Queen Black Chiffon Cocktail Dress, Circa 1990
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gorgeous black chiffon cocktail dress by Alexander Mc Queen, from the 1990's. The dress
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Size: Fr 36 - It 40 - UK 8
Alexander McQueen reptile printed silk chiffon evening gown, A / W 2004
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Autumn-Winter 2004
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2010 Angels Demons embellished chiffon skirt gown IT40 S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2010 Angels Demons embellished chiffon skirt gown IT40 S Reference: TGAS/C00389
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2010 Angels Demons embellished chiffon skirt gown IT40 S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2010 Angels Demons embellished chiffon skirt gown IT40 S Reference: TGAS/C00389
new ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2010 Angels Demons embellished chiffon skirt gown IT40 S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2010 Angels Demons embellished chiffon skirt gown IT40 S Reference: TGAS
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Rare F/W 2013 Pearl Embellished Silk Chiffon Gown
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
craftsmanship on this decadent dress is incredible; it is made from velvet and silk chiffon, the bodice is
New Alexander McQueen S/S 2012 Runway Lace Beaded Silk-Chiffon Black Gown 42 - 6
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Alexander McQueen Runway Lace Beaded Dress Gown S/S 2012 Collection Designer size - 42 ( US 6
1990S Alexander Mcqueen For GIVENCHY Black Silk Blend Burnout Chiffon Bias Stra
By Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture
Located in New York, NY
1990S Alexander Mcqueen For GIVENCHY Black Silk Blend Burnout Chiffon Bias Strapless Gown
Alexander McQueen Silk Blonde Girl Pin Up Draped Strappy Backed Dress, 2003
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander McQueen 2003 rare multicolored silk chiffon dress with pin up print throughout. Low
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2012 White Tiger Stripe Silk Chiffon Evening Gown NWT
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2012 white tiger stripe silk chiffon evening gown; New with tags
2000S ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Style Lime Green Silk Chiffon Backless Mini Godess Cock
Located in New York, NY
2000S ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Style Lime Green Silk Chiffon Backless Mini Godess Cocktail Dress
Alexander McQueen Unworn paisley silk chiffon strapless dress, 2009
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautiful, paisley printed, silk-chiffon, floor-length dress from Alexander McQueen dating to 2009
Alexander McQueen Black Chiffon Ruched Dress 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Alexander McQueen black chiffon dress with corset interior. Buckle at back. Circa 2002.
Vintage Alexander McQueen Chiffon Floral Dress 2009
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Alexander McQueen chiffon cream and red floral print strapless dress with interior corset
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN floral silk chiffon strapless dress - 2009
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautiful floral silk chiffon draped floor length gown with slight train from Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen Fish Print Silk Chiffon Fringe Scarf Dress, 2007
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander McQueen 2007 fish print dress in layers of grey and light purple floaty silk fish print
Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon corseted evening dress, ss 2003
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon evening dress with corseted and pleated bodice, uneven hemline
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Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Alexander McQueen green pleated silk chiffon wiggle dress, fw 2005
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen green silk chiffon wiggle dress ▪ 100% Silk ▪ Pleated seams ▪ Python belt ▪
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN multi silk chiffon PIN UP PRINT Dress 42
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen pin-up-print drapped dress in peach, pink and light blue silk chiffon (92
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN silk chiffon cobalt blue asymmetrical gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vivid cobalt blue asymmetrically seamed silk chiffon gown from Alexander McQueen dating to c. 2006
Alexander McQueen Spring 2004 Shredded Bias Silk Chiffon Backless Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
Alexander McQueen Spring 2004 Shredded Bias Silk Chiffon Backless Gown
Alexander McQueen RTW '07 Runway Silk Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
Alexander McQueen 2007 Runway RTW silk chiffon dress. Size 38. Excellent condition.White fabric
Vintage Givenchy Couture by Alexander McQueen Maroon Silk Chiffon Beaded Gown
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 1990s GIVENCHY COUTURE by ALEXANDER MCQUEEN maroon / burgundy evening gown
Givenchy By Alexander McQueen Couture Black Silk Chiffon Gown and Cape, 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in Gresham, OR
This 1990s Givenchy Couture ensemble is work from the legendary genius Alexander McQueen. The silk
Alexander McQueen Brown Ocelot Print Chiffon Midi Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Alexander McQueen. Lend the luxe touch to your casual dressing with this dress which features ocelot prints
2008 Vintage Alexander McQueen Red Chiffon Silk Tunic Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
2008 Vintage Alexander McQueen Red Chiffon Silk Tunic Dress IT Size 42 - US 6 New
Alexander McQueen Spring "03 Shipwreck Chiffon Dress sz 46
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Sensational Black Chiffon Gown from Alexander McQueen's Shipwreck collection , Spring 2003.
Alexander McQueen Ruffled Chiffon Puff Sleeve Black Dress 42
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen Ruffled Chiffon Puff Sleeve Black Dress - Short transparent bouffant sleeves
Alexander McQueen LBD with contrasting satin & chiffon
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Alexander McQueen black satin sheath dress with mandarin collar, structured cap sleeves chiffon
Alexander McQueen Pink Silk Chiffon Ruffled Off-Shoulder Midi Dress M
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This dress designed by Alexander McQueen is here to a dash of panache to your ensemble. It is
McQ by Alexander McQueen White Rose Print Chiffon Midi Dress S
By McQ Alexander McQueen
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Experience the joy of expert tailoring with this designer dress for women. Meticulously made it
Alexander McQueen Black Dress with Chiffon ruffle Sleeves
By Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
A black evening dress with chiffon ruffle sleeves by Alexander McQueen. The main body of the dress
2008 Iconic Vintage Alexander McQueen printed chiffon 'Butterfly' dress
By McQ Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
2008 Iconic Vintage Alexander McQueen printed chiffon 'Butterfly' dress 100% Silk Made in Italy IT
Alexander McQueen Pink Silk Chiffon Ruffled Off-Shoulder Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The fine artistry and the feminine silhouette of this Alexander McQueen dress exhibit the label's
Alexander McQueen Pink Silk Chiffon Ruffled Off-Shoulder Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The fine artistry and the feminine silhouette of this Alexander McQueen dress exhibit the label's
Alexander McQueen Pink Silk Chiffon Ruffled Off-Shoulder Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The fine artistry and the feminine silhouette of this Alexander McQueen dress exhibit the label's
$95Sale Price|20% Off
W 37.41 in L 86.62 in
Pebble Gray Soft Classic Artisanal Handwoven Large Pure Linen Scarf
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Pebble is a light weight linen scarf. It is finely handwoven by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design brand based out of Michigan, Stud...
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...
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
Located in New York, NY
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
1990s Geoffrey Beene Grey Silk Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant Vintage Geoffrey Beene charcoal grey maxi silk gown. Matching coat sold separately. see listing from our store. Bust : 36. /hip: 36 Fit US Size : 4-6
1990s Michael Casey Silk Ombre Botanical-Patterned Strapless Gown W/ Train
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1990s Michael Casey silk ombre botanical-patterned silk chiffon strapless gown with ruching and gathering at bodice. Asymmetrical delicate bronze toned bamboo leaf beaded g...
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H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5. These adorable Manolo Blahnik pumps are in good condition. They show use with small smudges, shown in picture. The bottom of the sh...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
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...
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
British fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen, the original creative engine behind the Alexander McQueen label, was beloved for his expert tailoring and theatrical runway shows. After his suicide in 2010, fans left tributes to the man and his talents outside Alexander McQueen boutiques worldwide. Record-breaking crowds visited the posthumous retrospective of the designer’s work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the Victoria and Albert in London.
The inspirations for vintage Alexander McQueen bags, dresses, jackets and other items came from many quarters — film, music, current events, history, his heritage and fashions of the past. The designer's runway presentations were not just displays of clothing but were personal expressions of the zeitgeist, often touching on our cultural anxieties and concerns. McQueen’s own thoughts and feelings about love, death, gender, genocide, colonialism, global warming and the extinction of species all appear in his pieces.
McQueen certainly shook up fashion; he was a born Rottweiler. His upbringing on a council estate in north London played a part, but his family was close and supportive, not dysfunctional. He was proud of his Scottish heritage: He was a defiant fashion warrior. His historical themes and shows — such as “Highland Rape,” 2002, which was inspired by England’s “rape of Scotland,” as McQueen called it — always invoked powerful reactions from his audience of fashion pros.
“What you see in the work is the person himself. And my heart is in my work,” McQueen told Harper’s Bazaar in 2007.
It is perhaps this heart, and the heart’s exposure, that drew the crowds and made McQueen's creations both popular and emotionally resonant. Because the work was personal and thus layered with feeling, the motifs — decorative embellishments and fabric choices — have meaning. In other words, in McQueen’s oeuvre, plaid is more than simply a pattern.
Find vintage Alexander McQueen fashion and accessories — including the designer's coveted bags and comfortable, stretchy jersey knit dresses and gowns — on 1stDibs.
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.