1990s Michael Casey Couture Gold Lame Goddess Gown W/ Halter Neck & Deep V
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A glorious 1990s Michael Casey Couture gold silk lame goddess gown with structured and boned bodice, halter closure and a plunging neckline held in place by a beaded medallion.
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Michael Casey Couture Size 12 Black Silk Long Sleeve Metallic Dress Gown
By Michael Casey
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage MICHAEL CASEY COUTURE black silk gown! Features just the right amount of sex appeal, with black mesh at the top bodice (front and back).
Michael Casey Couture Vintage Sculptural 3-Piece Skirt Suit Ensemble
By Michael Casey
Located in Sparks, NV
Phenomenal 3-piece skirt suit by Michael Casey. This ensemble features a cropped bolero jacket, a sculptural peplum bodice with decorative buttons up the front, and a pencil skirt th...
2005 Michael Casey Gold Taffeta Gown Worn By Patty Labelle for Album Cover
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
2005 Michael Casey Couture Gold Silk Taffeta Gown Worn By Patty Labelle For Album "Patty Labelle - Classic Moments": A real fantasy in ruched, gathered and draped sections.
1990 Couture Grey Italian Wool Sweater & Teal Taffeta Train Formal Skirt Set
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
1990s Michael Casey Couture 2-piece ensemble consisting of a grey high neck knit sweater with long sleeves and back zipper and a floral flocked teal silk taffeta formal skirt, caught...
1990s Couture Black Jersey Halter Gown w/ Velvet & Vivid Fuchsia Silk Skirt
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
Size 8. From designer Michael Casey's private couture archive.
Michael Casey Couture 1980's Exquisite Gold Mermaid Ball Gown
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Michael Casey Couture 1980's Exquisite Gold Mermaid Ball Gown So pretty, this has very wide mermaid flounce with yards of fabric, shimmers and shines when you walk.
1990s Cubist-Inspired Couture Gown w/ Blocks of Rich Colors in Bugle Beading
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
Chiffon foulard panels at shoulder and one side of hip. From the designer Michael Casey's private couture archives. Size 6.
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Size: 6 with ample bust
1990s Michael Casey Couture Coral Taffeta Halter Gown W/ Ruffle Bustle Train
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1990s Michael Casey Couture coral/pink sharkskin taffeta halter gown with daring low back and ruffle bustle effect train.
Documented 1999 Michael Casey Couture Vintage Striped Silk Evening Gown/ Dress
By Michael Casey
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning 1999 Michael Casey Couture sage green and brown silk one shoulder evening gown.
One-Off Custom Made Michael Casey Couture Vintage Upcycled Jean Jacket
By Michael Casey
Located in Sparks, NV
Details: Fully Lined Shoulder Pads Sewn Into Lining Front Button and Snap Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Estimated Size: L Color: Denim/ Multicolored Fabric: Patchwork/ Den...
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Size: 6 with full bust
1990s Michael Casey Couture Leopard Burn-Out & Lame Velvet 2-Piece Evening Gown
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A sexy 1980s Michael Casey Couture leopard pattern burn-out and lame silk velvet 2-piece evening gown ensemble: Strapless, boned and lined column gown with fox fur hem and button em...
1990s Michael Casey Couture Silk Chiffon Tie-Dyed & Beaded Goddess Gown Archival
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1990s Couture Michael Casey purple turquoise and aqua tie-dyed silk chiffon and beaded royal purple Belgian lace.
MICHAEL CASEY Gown US 8 Black Silk & Velvet Gathered Bust Fox Fur Shoulder Dress
By Michael Casey
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fabulous vintage MICHAEL CASEY COUTURE evening gown features a gathered silk bust, velvet sheath with silk satin flowing overlay, and brown fox fur shoulder straps.
1990s Demi-Couture Gold Silk Ball Gown w/ Velvet Sheath & Dramatic Satin Skirt
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A delicious 1990s Michael Casey Archive #2763 ball gown in golden pleated and "braided" silk boned bodice with key-hole back. Rhinestone button detail at neck. Crushed velvet floor-l...
Mouse Couture Sketch by Michael Casey
By Michael Casey
Located in San Francisco, CA
Designers from around the world celebrated the lives of those who are developmentally disabled by being an integral part of Mouse Couture. This charming laser printed copy is par...
Max Nugus Haute Couture 1990s Size 6 8 Pink Brown Ombre Chiffon Vintage 90s Gown
By Max Nugus Haute Couture, Max Nugus
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1990s MAX NUGUS HAUTE COUTURE ombre beaded silk chiffon full length evening dress! Warm colors of pink, peach and brown. Strapless underlay with an attached intricately bead...
Black silk chiffon backless dress with black beaded work CHLOÉ
By Chloé
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk chiffon dress with black beaded work. the skirt part is made of 2 lays of silk chiffon and one lay ( underneath) of organza. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. ...
$295
Size: none; comparable to size 21 or M
Bollman Co. Ivory Boho Greenwich Floppy Hat with Ostrich Feather Band – M, 1970s
By Bollman Hat Company
Located in Tucson, AZ
Started in 1868, the Bollman Hat Company is America's oldest hat maker and still provides luxury millinery products for brands like Helen Kaminski. Made of soft doeskin wool in wardr...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
Thierry Mugler Black Lace Dress 1992 Dramatic Sculptural Sexy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This 1992 Thierry Mugler dress is a striking fusion of elegance and bold futurism, embodying the designer's signature avant-garde style. The dress, rendered in a sleek black fabric, ...
Chanel 1990s Vintage Mint Green Chocolare Bar Quilted Top Handle Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Step into the turn-of-the-millennium era of luxury with this exquisite vintage Chanel clutch. A quintessential piece from the iconic Chocolate Bar collection, this bag is a rare find...
1970's Lillie Rubin Black Velvet Strapless Gown with Ostrich Feather Trim
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's Lillie Rubin black velvet strapless gown with ostrich feather trim. The gown features a structured bodice that provides a flattering silhouette, while the rich black velvet gi...
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Donald Brooks Unworn Vintage 1970s Hand Painted Tulle Embroidered Dress
By Donald Brooks
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely incredible unworn vintage Donald Brooks dress in hand-painted hand-embroidered tulle that just glows with different layered colors. Stunning design and colors! One of the ...
$2,995
Size: 42 ( US 8 / 10 )
Vintage Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1980s Avant Garde Linen + Silk Strapless Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Avant Garde NINA RICCI Haute Couture 80s black and marigold polka dot strapless evening gown! Features a unique, yet brilliant fabric blend of Irish linen, rayon and silk ta...
1940S Baby Pink Silk Hand Embroidered Negligee Slip Dress With Adjustable Waist
Located in New York, NY
1940S Baby Pink Silk Hand Embroidered Negligee Slip Dress With Adjustable Waist Ties
Stunning 1970s Vintage Victoria Royal Black Halter Diamanté Jersey Dress
By Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
Simply divine vintage Victoria Royal black jersey halter dress! Perfect Grecian style, with rhinestones encrusted at waist, and on halter. Beautiful pleating that screams elegance! R...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Silk Cord Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage black passementerie cord belt featuring a gold and silver toned heart with crystal embellishement. One size fits all. Adjustable length. Embossed YSL Mad...
1960s Riviera Diamond GIA Heart Emerald Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning estate diamond and emerald heart necklace is crafted in 18 karat White and yellow gold. Incorporates 84 round-cut and 25 marquise shaped diamonds, prong-set in pairs, c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
PAMELA DENNIS 2001 Vintage Gunmetal Silver Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Pamela Dennis
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Pamela Dennis Evenings 2001 Vintage Metallic gunmetal silver Size USA 12 Pristine condition Measurements in inches laying flat: length 57, pit to pit 17, smallest of waist 17 Final...
$439,000
W 0.45 in D 0.28 in L 0.52 in
6.47 Carat Paraiba Tourmaline Loose Gemstone, Oval Cut, Mozambique, GIA Certifie
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Offered loose by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, this 6.47 carat Paraiba tourmaline from Mozambique is an extraordinary collector gemstone, presented in a refined oval cut and accompa...
Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford — Spring/Summer 2003 Black Rose Blouse
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional and highly sought-after archival piece from Tom Ford’s Spring/Summer 2003 collection for Yves Saint Laurent. This gothic-inspired blouse is crafted from soft, fluid 10...
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.