Skip to main content

Medieval Gowns

Gucci Runway Medieval-Inspired Silk Handkerchief Hem Dress Gown  NEW
Gucci Runway Medieval-Inspired Silk Handkerchief Hem Dress Gown  NEW

Gucci Runway Medieval-Inspired Silk Handkerchief Hem Dress Gown NEW

By Gucci, Alessandro Michele

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning medieval-inspired Gucci runway gown designed by Alessandro Michele.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Chiffon Medieval Embroidery Corset Dress Gown 42
Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Chiffon Medieval Embroidery Corset Dress Gown 42

Alexander McQueen Black Velvet Chiffon Medieval Embroidery Corset Dress Gown 42

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Montgomery, TX

Italian size 42 Rich Black Velvet Combined with Sheer Black Chiffon, Exquisitely Medieval Embroidered and Beaded, Build in Corset, Lined, Back Zip Closure.

Category

2010s Italian Evening Gowns

Alexander McQueen F/W 2010 “Angels & Demons” Medieval Art Royalty Gown Dress
Alexander McQueen F/W 2010 “Angels & Demons” Medieval Art Royalty Gown Dress

Alexander McQueen F/W 2010 “Angels & Demons” Medieval Art Royalty Gown Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Chicago, IL

From Alexander McQueen’s final collection, this spectacular piece features digitally printed imagery depicting Medieval religious artwork from German painter Stefan Lochner. The artw...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

Zandra Rhodes Medieval Style Dress
Zandra Rhodes Medieval Style Dress

Zandra Rhodes Medieval Style Dress

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Medieval style dress with black velvet top, trimmed with trimmings, brocade sleeves and bottom and tulle underskirt. Size indicated 12UK, it corresponds to a 40FR. Additional inform...

Category

1980s Cocktail Dresses

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2010 Angels Demons Runway gold medieval jacquard dress IT40 S
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2010 Angels Demons Runway gold medieval jacquard dress IT40 S

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2010 Angels Demons Runway gold medieval jacquard dress IT40 S

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2010 Angels Demons Runway gold medieval jacquard dress IT40 S Reference: MAEA/A00002 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Lee Alexander McQueen Collection: Fall Winte...

Category

2010s Cocktail Dresses

Moroccan Kaftan Red and Gold Brocade Caftan Maxi Dress 1970s Vintage
Moroccan Kaftan Red and Gold Brocade Caftan Maxi Dress 1970s Vintage

Moroccan Kaftan Red and Gold Brocade Caftan Maxi Dress 1970s Vintage

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Chinese red silk damask gown, Russian Empress red damask gown, Medieval style gown, Princess Royal gown.

Category

20th Century Moroccan Caftans

Recent Sales

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2010 Angels Demons Runway gold medieval jacquard dress IT40 S
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2010 Angels Demons Runway gold medieval jacquard dress IT40 S

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2010 Angels Demons Runway gold medieval jacquard dress IT40 S

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2010 Angels Demons Runway gold medieval jacquard dress IT40 S Reference: MAEA/A00003 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Lee Alexander McQueen Collection: Fall Winte...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990's Thierry Mugler Haute Couture Blue Medieval Gown Jacket Ensemble With Tags
1990's Thierry Mugler Haute Couture Blue Medieval Gown Jacket Ensemble With Tags

1990's Thierry Mugler Haute Couture Blue Medieval Gown Jacket Ensemble With Tags

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Concord, NC

Thierry Mugler Haute Couture extravagant dramatic ballgown and matching jacket ensemble set in a rich midnight blue color. This avant-garde ensemble includes a regal pleated ballgown...

Category

1990s French Ball Gowns

Haute Couture Cream Medieval Cathedral Train Wedding Gown - Small, 1930s
Haute Couture Cream Medieval Cathedral Train Wedding Gown - Small, 1930s

Haute Couture Cream Medieval Cathedral Train Wedding Gown - Small, 1930s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Without question, one of the most exquisite bridal gowns we have ever seen. Despite its 4 ½’ cathedral train, it is lighter in weight than most gowns half its length thanks to its wh...

Category

1930s Unknown Wedding Dresses

Thierry Mugler A/W 1997-1998 Paris Haute Couture Medieval Runway Gown Rare!
Thierry Mugler A/W 1997-1998 Paris Haute Couture Medieval Runway Gown Rare!

Thierry Mugler A/W 1997-1998 Paris Haute Couture Medieval Runway Gown Rare!

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hi drama and boldly stylish defines this A/W 1997-1998 Haute Couture Thierry Mugler ballgown. (identical gown shown in runway photos). Designed with medieval inspiration boasting h...

Category

1990s Evening Gowns

1980s Gina Fratini White Floral Ruffle Skirt Strappy Dress
1980s Gina Fratini White Floral Ruffle Skirt Strappy Dress

1980s Gina Fratini White Floral Ruffle Skirt Strappy Dress

By Gina Fratini

Located in London, GB

Elizabeth Taylor famously chose a medieval style gown for her second marriage to Richard Burton and she was very popular with Diana, Princess of Wales.

Category

1980s British Cocktail Dresses

1970s Gunne Sax Cotton Lace and Teal Velvet Dress
1970s Gunne Sax Cotton Lace and Teal Velvet Dress

1970s Gunne Sax Cotton Lace and Teal Velvet Dress

Located in London, GB

This is a one of the more expensive medieval inspired gowns designed by Jessica McClintock which dates from the middle of the decade.

Category

1970s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

F1971-72 Georgio di Sant'angelo Medieval Dress
F1971-72 Georgio di Sant'angelo Medieval Dress

F1971-72 Georgio di Sant'angelo Medieval Dress

Located in Rockwood, ON

From the Fall 1971-72 collection that took its inspiration from the Medieval gowns in terms of cut and then were spun into fabulous these fabulous dress!

Category

1970s Day Dresses

Medieval Printed Cream Silk Column Dress, 1970s
Medieval Printed Cream Silk Column Dress, 1970s

Medieval Printed Cream Silk Column Dress, 1970s

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

A real mystery, it is unlabelled but printed with a medieval influenced Arts & Crafts style imagery of men in the wild surrounded by hares and swans.

Category

1970s Informal Dresses

70s Emma Domb Medieval Style Cotton Wedding Dress w/ Train
70s Emma Domb Medieval Style Cotton Wedding Dress w/ Train

70s Emma Domb Medieval Style Cotton Wedding Dress w/ Train

Located in San Francisco, CA

70s Emma Domb Medieval Style Cotton Wedding Dress w/ Train. Cotton trim detail. Back zip closure. 13" train.

Category

1970s Wedding Dresses

Museum Held F/W 1971 Giorgio di Sant’Angelo Medieval Dress
Museum Held F/W 1971 Giorgio di Sant’Angelo Medieval Dress

Museum Held F/W 1971 Giorgio di Sant’Angelo Medieval Dress

By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo

Located in Rockwood, ON

The Fall/Winter 1971-72 collection took its inspiration from the Medieval time period and many of the pieces in the collection had this influence, including this one.

Category

1970s Maxi Dress

People Also Browsed

Thierry Mugler Sweetheart Neckline Dress
Thierry Mugler Sweetheart Neckline Dress

Thierry Mugler Sweetheart Neckline Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

In this stunning dress, Thierry Mugler once again proves that fashion is not merely worn - it’s performed. A masterclass in theatrical femininity, this mid-century-inspired silhouett...

Category

1990s French Day Dresses

Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical

Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage 80s GEOFFREY BEENE navy blue and white long sleeve silk jumpsuit ! Features a luxurious double sided silk. Buttons up the front with hidden hook-and-eye closure at top b...

Category

1980s American Jumpsuits

F/W 2007 John Galliano long Mohair Cardigan with Huge Mongolian Lamb Collar
F/W 2007 John Galliano long Mohair Cardigan with Huge Mongolian Lamb Collar

F/W 2007 John Galliano long Mohair Cardigan with Huge Mongolian Lamb Collar

By John Galliano

Located in Sheffield, GB

A Superb Fall / Winter 2007 John Galliano Cardigan with a Huge Mongolian Lamb Collar. Crafted in a Charcoal Mohair / wool blend knit with adjustable tie fasten as the waist line, the...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Jackets

Kathrine Baumann Leopard Design Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag
Kathrine Baumann Leopard Design Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag

Kathrine Baumann Leopard Design Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag

By Kathrine Baumann Beverly Hills

Located in Tustin, CA

Exquisite handmade designer, Kathrine Baumann, who is the celebrated handbag maker to the stars, leopard pattern pillow shaped minaudière, evening bag or evening clutch is completely...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown
Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown

Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown Black Emilio Pucci long sleeve cutout evening dress with open back featuring gold-tone chain-link accents an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Teal Traina French Blue Racer Back Mini Apron Dress and Scarf - XS, 1960s
Teal Traina French Blue Racer Back Mini Apron Dress and Scarf - XS, 1960s

Teal Traina French Blue Racer Back Mini Apron Dress and Scarf - XS, 1960s

By Teal Traina

Located in Tucson, AZ

An impeccably-made dress that straddles the 1960s generation gap. On one hand, the contrast piping, attention to detail and matching scarf recall Jackie Kennedy’s immaculate early 60...

Category

1960s American Babydoll Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C

$445Sale Price|22% Off

Size: Refer to measurements

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in University City, MO

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-garde hooded dress The edgy boxy tunic style dress is designed with a subtle textured crinkled pattern that emulates reptile scales The unique ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Casual Dresses

Italian Gilt Metal Jeweled Poured Glass Wide Hinged Cuff Bracelet c 1980s
Italian Gilt Metal Jeweled Poured Glass Wide Hinged Cuff Bracelet c 1980s

Italian Gilt Metal Jeweled Poured Glass Wide Hinged Cuff Bracelet c 1980s

Located in University City, MO

Italian gilt metal jeweled poured glass wide hinged cuff bracelet c 1980s The elegant jeweled cuff is sheathed with textured, hammered luminous gilt matte metal plating Encrusted wi...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag

Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag

$2,799Sale Price|20% Off

H 11 in W 8 in L 20 in

Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...

Category

1990s Italian Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Lillie Rubin New 1950s Silk Damask Dress and Mink Collar Coat Set
Lillie Rubin New 1950s Silk Damask Dress and Mink Collar Coat Set

Lillie Rubin New 1950s Silk Damask Dress and Mink Collar Coat Set

By Lillie Rubin

Located in Water Mill, NY

A rare, new 1950s dress and coat set from Lillie Rubin in a black silk damask flower pattern. The dress is semi fitted with a matching belt, a bateau neckline, and a straight skirt. ...

Category

1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

Dolce & Gabbana Polka Dot Lace-Hem Midi Dress 1990s
Dolce & Gabbana Polka Dot Lace-Hem Midi Dress 1990s

Dolce & Gabbana Polka Dot Lace-Hem Midi Dress 1990s

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

A body-con midi dress in black stretch fabric with a large white polka dot print, cut close to the body with a square neckline and fine ruffle detail at the shoulder straps. The hem ...

Category

1990s Italian Shift Dresses

1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra

1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra

Located in New York, NY

1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra

Category

1950s Bras

Anne Klein Bell Sleeve Column Dress with Beaded Trim 1990s
Anne Klein Bell Sleeve Column Dress with Beaded Trim 1990s

Anne Klein Bell Sleeve Column Dress with Beaded Trim 1990s

By Anne Klein

Located in Water Mill, NY

A sophisticated simple black wool column maxi dress by Anne Klein. It has a crew neckline and long bell sleeves both finished with 2" of rows of black glass tubular beads. The dress ...

Category

1990s American Maxi Dresses

Sleek Braided Leather Alligator Head Choker Necklace
Sleek Braided Leather Alligator Head Choker Necklace

Sleek Braided Leather Alligator Head Choker Necklace

Located in University City, MO

Sleek braided leather alligator head choker necklace The unique choker necklace is designed with a pair of silver metal alligators heads adhered to a black leather braided cord. The ...

Category

1990s Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent Burgundy Velvet Jacket
Yves Saint Laurent Burgundy Velvet Jacket

Yves Saint Laurent Burgundy Velvet Jacket

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This vintage YSL "Rive Gauche" jacket is made of soft bordeaux velvet with 5 black buttons at the front, no pockets. Size is marked EU 42 but fits like a EU 40/ US 10, please refer t...

Category

20th Century French Blazers

Vintage Jill Richards 1980s For Saks Fifth Avenue Red Avant Garde Silk Dress
Vintage Jill Richards 1980s For Saks Fifth Avenue Red Avant Garde Silk Dress

Vintage Jill Richards 1980s For Saks Fifth Avenue Red Avant Garde Silk Dress

By Saks Fifth Avenue, Jill Richards

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 80s JILL RICHARDS, for SAKs Fifth Avenue, red silk + taffeta dress!!! Avant Garde feel, with tiered skirt, and bow in the back. Tulle layers over the silk bodice. Pouf skirt,...

Category

1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Medieval Gowns", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Medieval Gowns For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of medieval gowns. Many people prefer Beige medieval gowns, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Black and more options on these pages. Medieval gowns designed by Alberta Ferretti, Biba and Gianni Versace — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering.

How Much are Medieval Gowns?

Prices for medieval gowns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $395 and can go as high as $16,880, while these items, on average, fetch $2,100.

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.

Read More

Barbra Streisand Channeled Klimt’s ‘Woman in Gold’ in This Shimmering Dress

Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.

A Chanel Obsessive’s Cache Extends Well beyond Her Walk-In Closet

From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.

Behind the 1970s and ’80s Glam of ‘Halston’ with the Hit Show’s Costume Designer

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!)

A Short History of Capri Pants, on the 100th Birthday of Their Inventor

Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.

How the Chanel Jacket Forever Changed What Women Wear

The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.

A Pair of Shoes — Heels or Flats — Can Tell an Impactful Story

Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.

You Saw It at the Met Ball. Here’s What Camp Fashion Is Really About

This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.

The V&A Takes a Fresh Look at the New Look’s Pioneering Progenitor, Christian Dior

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.