Monique Lhuillier Size 14 Mint Green Ivory Beaded Sequined Mermaid Gown Dress
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in San Diego, CA
Enchanting MONIQUE LHUILLIER light mint green and ivory beaded, sequined, rhinestone, etc. silk and tulle mermaid gown! This beauty only had one owner, and retailed for over $15,000 ...
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Escada Couture Dark Blue Choker Neck with Sequins/Beads Mermaid Silk Nightgown
By Escada
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Escada Couture dark blue choker neck with silver sequins and black beads mermaid silk nightgown. The gown is longer at the back than the front. Very elegant and chic i...
Thierry Mugler "Solo in the Spotlight" Beaded Tulle Mermaid Dress Gown Rare
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare mid 90's Thierry Mugler strapless mermaid style evening gown with elongated bodice of handsewn black paillettes and skirt fashioned of layers of black chiffon. Lined. A very d...
ATELIER VERSACE Multicolor Beaded Evening Mermaid Haute Couture Gown & Heels 39
By Atelier Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Just breathtaking - a rare ATELIER VERSACE Evening Gown An amazing Haute Couture Piece Seen on Selma Blair One of the most famous pieces by Atelier Versace Made of many multicolored...
Vintage Ann Lawrence Blue + Black Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Beaded Mermaid Gown
By Ann Lawrence
Located in San Diego, CA
Mermaid style flared hem in a wonderful royal blue silk brocade, with rows of black sequins and beads.
1950s Cerulean Blue Sz 6 Silk Lurex Showgirl Mermaid Gown Bolero Beaded Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall Sexy and highly collectible 50s vintage cerulean blue silk lurex mermaid gown and cropped bolero jacket ensemble! Full length dress fea...
Vintage Oscar De La Renta Beaded Embroidered Mermaid Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Oscar De La Renta Beaded Embroidered Mermaid Gown Fits size 6 - Size tag removed Please ask questions! Purchasing this item continues its narrative and reduces the environmen...
Randolph Duke beaded drape back mermaid gown
By Randolph Duke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous & sexy in a mermaid kind of way…pale coral silk with all over caviar beading and tiny sequins…open draped back…narrow rolled silk straps…train back with button and 2 loops t...
Early 1960s Beaded Gold Fringe Bombshell Mermaid Dress
Located in New York, NY
Early 1960s Beaded Gold Fringe Bombshell Mermaid Dress. There are some minor areas of loose beads as shown.
1950S Mint Blue Beaded Silk Satin "Mermaid" Gown
Located in New York, NY
Lined in soft tissue silk with couture hand finishing. 1950S Mint Blue Beaded Silk Satin "Mermaid" Gown
Vintage Bias-Cut Open-Back Beaded Mermaid Gown
Located in New York, NY
This vintage beaded gown was made in the 90s and reminds me exactly of the dresses John Galliano was doing in the 90s through the early 2000s, both at Christian Dior and at his epony...
Amazing 1980s Alfred Bosand Couture Black Silk Lace Beaded Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Alfred Bosand
Located in San Diego, CA
Lace body, with thousands of sequins and beads throughout. Rare, and beautiful dress, with demi couture quality.
Monique Lhuillier Size 14 Mint Green Ivory Beaded Sequined Mermaid Gown Dress
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in San Diego, CA
Enchanting MONIQUE LHUILLIER light mint green and ivory beaded, sequined, rhinestone, etc. silk and tulle mermaid gown! This beauty only had one owner, and retailed for over $15,000 ...
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Sensational 1960s Demi Couture Yellow Beaded Silk Brocade Vintage Mermaid Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Showstopping early 60s demi couture mermaid evening gown! Vibrant yellow and gold silk brocade.
Vintage Bill Blass Couture Size 4 / 6 Black + Nude Beaded Strapless Mermaid Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Timeless flattering silhouette with a mermaid style flared hem. Thousands of black beads hand sewn throughout.
Chic Vicky Tiel Couture Evening Gown Strapless Beaded Silk with Mermaid Skirt 38
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This unique sleeveless evening gown was designed by Vicky Tiel Couture, likely in the 1990s. Made from a rose pink silk blend taffeta, it features a trumpet or mermaid silhouette an...
Monique Lhuillier Couture Size 10 / 12 Beige Rhinestone Beaded $12, 000 Silk Gown
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning MONIQUE LHUILLIER Size 10 / 12 beige rhinestone beaded silk evening mermaid gown / dress! Words cannot even begin to describe the intricate details on this rare gem that ret...
Pamala Roland Navy Blue silk beaded Mermaid gown
By Pamella Roland
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Pamala Roland Navy Blue silk beaded Mermaid gown. This is so striking, an image from a 1950's Movie with a party scene. Maybe All About Eve. Throw on some lipstick and elbow length...
1950's Sorelle Fontana Haute-Couture Beaded Ivory Satin Strapless Mermaid Gown
By Sorelle Fontana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sorelle Fontana is Rome's prominent and oldest fashion house and was known as Couturiers to the Stars. The Fontana sisters were the first to feel the need to give Italy a look of its...
Vintage 1920's Couture Royal Blue Sequin Beaded Sheer Tulle Mermaid Flapper Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking French museum quality sparkling net-tulle mermaid flapper gown dating back to the mid 1920's. The royal blue color palette touches a deep chord in our collective aesthet...
Escada vintage mermaid silk beaded evening dress gowm
By Escada
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Escada dark green mermaid gown. Silk chiffon hand beaded and embroidered . Adjustable Tie shoulders. Sweetheart neckline Pristine condition!! Size 4 Length 54 taken from u...
Anna Maier Couture Red Chiffon Rosette Beaded Strapless Sweetheart Mermaid Gown
Located in Chicago, IL
Please note fraying throughout exterior is intentional as a characteristic of the design aesthetic. Dress does not appear to be missing any beads, however it is likely given the deli...
Giorgio Armani Navy Blue Sequin and Beaded Sleeveless Top - 42
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Giorgio Armani navy blue, red and clear sequin and beaded top. This beautiful top is in excellent condition. Measurements: length 22" bust 36" waist 38" Size 42
Spectacular French Art Deco Beaded 'Flapper' Evening Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
Black silk gauze, heavily embroidered with irridized paillettes creating swirling complex patterns highlighted with densely embroidered irridized flowers. The heavy ornamentation of ...
Christian Dior Red Boutique Paris Dress and Evening Top
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A lovely evening dress and top by Christian Dior. The red dress has spaghetti straps and a drop waist , with a side zip. The over top is red with gold sequin and thread detail. It h...
Gianfranco Ferré Vintage Fall Winter 1995 Runway Three-Piece Tuxedo-Inspired Set
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage Gianfranco Ferré Runway 1995 Three-Piece Tuxedo-Inspired Silk Blouse, Vest & Skirt Set This rare outfit from Gianfranco Ferré’s 1995 runway show is a striking mix of mens...
Valentino Black Satin D'Orsay Peep Toe Pumps Bow Stiletto Heels 39
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
The Valentino black satin D'Orsay pumps combine timeless evening elegance with the romantic femininity synonymous with the Italian house. Rich black satin creates a sophisticated fo...
$10,920
H 3.25 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Chanel Vanity Case Micro Mini 90s Vintage Iridescent Bronze Rare Patent Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Micro Mini 90s Vintage Patent Metallic Bronze Iridescent Vanity Case Rare 1994 [VINTAGE 30 Years} Diamond stitch iridescent patent leather Classic interwoven top handle Magne...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. The body of the dress is made of fine black stretch silk with functional adjustable lacing at the center front and b...
Vintage Gucci 2010 Black Cut Out Open Back Belted Jersey Dress Gown It 40
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
A timeless yet provocative evening piece that reflects Gucci’s refined, minimalist glamour of the era. Sleek and sensual Gucci gown from the 2010 collection, crafted in fluid black s...
$12,920
H 10.5 in W 19 in L 6 in
Chanel Limited Edition Vintage Duffel Tote Black and White Leather Weekend Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Oversized Chanel quilted logo letters duffel bag leather travel tote. 1992 {VINTAGE 30 Years} White lamb "CHANEL" lettering stitched on both sides Quilted supple black lambskin Tw...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
$1,675
Size: Extra Small
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
Elegant French Art Deco Sequin Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless French Sequin Art Deco Gown sewn on cotton tulle. Nude iridescent gelatin sequins cover the entire gown completely. There are sequined Art Deco diamond motifs ab...
Richard Tyler Couture Autumn Floral Printed Silk Chiffon Dress
By Richard Tyler Couture, Richard Tyler
Located in New Hope, PA
Richard Tyler has chosen an interesting micro pleated autumnal silk chiffon for this chic cocktail dress. This gives the dress enough room to just slip on over your head. It has a ro...
Pierre Cardin Maxi Dress 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous tan and off white lurex maxi dress in an abstract pattern of curved lines and stripes from Pierre Cardin. It is a simple A line maxi dress with subtle bell sleeves, a bate...
Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...
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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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.