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
Size: 12
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...
Emilio Pucci 1970s Rare African Design Print Silk Scarf
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Munich, DE
This crêpe de Chine silk scarf features an African design print with chains and pendants in azure and lavender on a creme-white background. It has a hand-rolled hem, its original lab...
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
$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...
Christian Dior Rasta Pants
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Eivissa, ES
Christian Dior iconic monogram pants from the Capsule “Rasta Collection” from 2004. Size: S Condition: Excellent
Paco Rabanne top Summer 2001
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - Silvery metallic mesh top with straps made of transparent bakelite and silvery metal. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 34FR/36FR. 2001 Spring-Summer Coll...
CARMEN MARC VALVO 90's Vintage Silver Beaded Evening Gown Bridal Wedding Dress
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Carmen Marc Valvo Vintage 1990's Silver / Grey / Icy cool toned Delicate floral beaded pattern Looks like liquid silk, but it's not silk Sexy square neckline Size USA 12 - easily tai...
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...
1970s Pale Light Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Vintage Boho 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s pale yellow and white cotton voile and lace boho empire maxi dress! Features white lace around the bodice and at the ruffle hem. Can be worn on or off the shoulders. Fl...
1990s Richard Tyler Couture Size 6 Cranberry Red Burgundy Sequin Vintage Gown
By Richard Tyler, Richard Tyler Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal 90s RICHARD TYLER COUTURE cranberry red / burgundy / maroon fully sequined and beaded silk chiffon evening dress! Features thousands of vibrant hand-sewn sequins and beads...
Red jacket with black faces pattern CASTELBAJAC LEGEND
By Castelbajac
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red jacket with black felt faces pattern on. Main fabric composition: 98% wool, 2% elastane. Lining: acetate & polyester. Pocket on both side with invisible zip closure. Zip clos...
F/W 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Cherry print Runway Satin Cocktail Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
An impeccable Fall / Winter 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Runway dress, crafted in a duchesse satin with the highly coveted Cherry print. Featuring a square collar line, fitted silhouette...
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
$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
$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...
29.28 Carat GIA Certified Pear Shape Diamond Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Diamond Earrings. These stunning earrings feature 3.13 J-SI1 Cts and 3.16 Cts J-SI2, GIA Certified. 1.81 Ct Asscher cut diamond with 1.30cts long baguette diamond. 9.95...
Diamond, Platinum
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...
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.