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
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
$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
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
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
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
1990s Couture Black Jersey Halter Gown w/ Velvet & Vivid Fuchsia Silk Skirt
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
-skirt. Back zipper. Boned bodice. 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
1990s Cubist-Inspired Couture Gown w/ Blocks of Rich Colors in Bugle Beading
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
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
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. Dramatic
One-Off Custom Made Michael Casey Couture Vintage Upcycled Jean Jacket
By Michael Casey
Located in Sparks, NV
Estimated Size: L Color: Denim/ Multicolored Fabric: Patchwork/ Denim Label: Michael Casey Couture
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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
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
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
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
Mouse Couture Sketch by Michael Casey
By Michael Casey
Located in San Francisco, CA
being an integral part of Mouse Couture. This charming laser printed copy is part of a large
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...
$595Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
Amazing 1970s Vintage One Shoulder Black Sequin Silk 70s Evening Dress Gown
By Mike Benet Formals, MIKE BENET
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s one shoulder black sequin silk Grecian inspired Toga evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout the entire bodice. Soft blac...
Gianni Versace Couture Fall 2001 Black Silk Chiffon Tan Leather Belted Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Extremely rare Fall 2001 runway GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE, by Donatella, Museum Worthy black silk chiffon and leather full length evening dress! Kylie Minogue also stunned in the gown o...
Celine Brown Cut out Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003
By Celine, Michael Kors
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very chic brown jersey dress by Michael Kors for Celine. It has rows of brown wooden bead adorned fine straps emanating from the front neckline which extend over the shoulders cros...
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...
$1,265Sale Price|24% Off
Size: Medium
Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 50s demi couture crimson red crushed velvet full length mermaid evening dress! Features luxurious crushed silk velvet, with a form fitting bodice and skirt. Dramatic flar...
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
I. Magnin Vintage 1960s Graphic Black + White Print Silk Mod Coat
By I. Magnin
Located in Sparks, NV
Fantastic black and white silk coat in a graphic mod print by I. Magnin. Details: Fully Lined Front Pockets Front Button and Snap Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Estimated ...
Edith Flagg Vintage 1960s Nude Illusion Silk + Lace Cocktail Dress
By Edith Flagg
Located in Sparks, NV
Elegant vintage cocktail dress by California designer Edith Flagg. Nude silk with chantilly lace bustline. Details: Fully Lined Back Metal Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: N...
$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...
Christian Dior Runway Copper Mirrored Romper and Maxi Skirt Spring 2018 Sz 34FR
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior Runway/Editorial Copper Mirrored Romper and Maxi Skirt Spring 2018 Size 34FR
Valentino 1990s Size 4 Lipstick Red Linen + Rayon Halter Criss Cross 90s Dress
By Valentino, Valentino Miss V
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic mid 90s VALENTINO ‘ Miss V ‘ signature lipstick red halter cross-cross Rayon ( 90% ) and Linen ( 10%) dress ! Features a halter neckline for support that criss crosses in the ba...
Opulent Mocha Brown Brocade Evening Coat c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mocha brown brocade evening coat by Montaldo's c 1960s The elegant opera coat is designed with thick structured brocade panels The luminous mocha brown brocade fabric is illu...
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...
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2005 Snake Print Spaghetti Strap Maxi Dress New With Tags
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This striking gown (Tagged prod. 2005 spring) features a bold snake print design that exudes confidence and sophistication. All measurements taken laid flat - Bust: 17.8 " / 45 cm...
1990s Silver Grey Mirrored Sequins Size 6 Strapless Silk Vintage Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s silver gray silk mirrored sequin couture strapless evening dress / gown! Features a fitted boned bodice, with a hidden zipper up the back and hook-and-eye clo...
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.