Mod Mignon Batwing 1960's Dress
By Mignon
Located in New York, NY
Cool Mignon Batwing Mod Dress with large pleated bow detailing and deep sleeves.
Mod Mignon Batwing 1960's Dress
By Mignon
Located in New York, NY
Cool Mignon Batwing Mod Dress with large pleated bow detailing and deep sleeves.
Mignon Paris Draped Silk Dress 1950s
By Mignon
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning black silk dress from Mignon Paris. It is sleeveless with a draped portrait collar, fitted waist and a full skirt- a feat of draping and ruching.
MIGNON Black Burnout Velvet Cocktail Dress, 1980's
By Mignon
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classic black cocktail dress with a little something extra by Anne Marie Gabalis for Mignon.
Mignon Black Silk Dress with Lace Bodice Circa 1960's
By Mignon
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black silk taffeta and scrunched lace cocktail dress with pouf skirt, cap sleeve and lace bodice finished off with a sexy pencil narrow underskirt. The look is sophisticated 1960's N...
Gold and black damask bustier cocktail dress with black satin bow Mignon
By Mignon
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold and black damask bustier cocktail dress with black satin bow on the bust. The fabric composition tag has been cut but the lining is probably acetate. Petti-coat underneath make...
Gold and black brocade bustier cocktail dress MIGNON Anne-Marie Gabalis NY
By Mignon
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold and black brocade bustier cocktail dress. Black satin bow in the middle front. Boned bustier. Polyester lining and tulle petticoat with ruffles. Zip and hook&eye in the middle ...
Hot Pants - Shorts & Wrap Maxi Skirt Mignon 1970s Black & White
By Mignon
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage Mignon One Piece Hot Pant with matching wrap maxi skirt. Large Black Floral Motif on a white background. Crochet Top Illusion lined at the shoulders, white backed from the Bu...
1970s Traina-Mignon Floral Print Cocktail Dress
By Teal Traina
Located in Alford, MA
The Traina-Mignon label was active during the 1970s and produced mostly floral and romantically inspired cocktail attire, as seen in this sheer, print dress.
1950s Mignon Cream Silk Sheath Dress
By Mignon
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s "Mignon" Cream colored silk sheath dress featuring a boat neckline, short cap sleeves, a fitted bodice.
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1970's MIGNON 'Gilda' inspired evening dress
By Mignon
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Worn once, early 1970's, MIGNON, 'Gilda' inspired evening dress. This gorgeous dress is made of black taffeta, and features an incredible, cascading, draped bow detail at the fron...
MIGNON Blk Feather, Sequin & Lace Overlay Strapless Gown
By Mignon
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful dress has a sequined bodice with ostrich feather edging. The wide flared skirt bottom portion has a jacquard under skirt with a sheer polka dot over skirt. Sleeves ...
1970s TEAL TRAINA Mignon paisley floral dress
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Excellent condition, 1970s TEAL TRAINA Mignon paisley floral dress. Engineered style print with paisley printed top bodice, and floral printed body and sleeves.
1980s Saks Fifth Avenue Mignon Sequin Leopard Gown
By Mignon
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rock the holidays in our incredible 1980s Saks Fifth Avenue x Mignon dress! Made of a subtle leopard fabric bedazzled completely in iridescent gold sequins.
Vintage Mignon Bustier Dress With Large Flower
By Mignon
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very flattering bustier style cotton midi length dress dress from Mignon in purple and gold bold flowers on a black background.
Mignon Vintage 1970s Black Slinky Cut Out Maxi Dress
By Mignon
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1970s Mignon maxi dress in black jersey. Nude illusion cutout detail adds a twist to this classic dress.
Mignon Sequin and Tulle Dress 1980s
By Mignon
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black sequin and tulle dress from Mignon. The bodice has long sleeves, lightly padded shoulders and a drop waist with points all covered in black sequins.
Long evening red dress Mignon New-York
By Mignon
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long and asymetric red evening dress in brocaded silk (figured silk) with roses pattern ( inside the fabric)
Beautiful 1970s Mignon Pink Coral Grecian Chiffon Dress
By Mignon
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1970s Mignon pink/coral dress! Layers of flowy chiffon.
Mignon 1950's Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress
By Mignon
Located in New York, NY
Mignon Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress from the 1950's.
Mignon Blue Taffeta Dress With Dramatic Shoulder Drape, 1980s
By Mignon
Located in Atlanta, GA
This dress is looking for a party! Anne Marie Gabalis for Mignon creates a taffeta evening dress with 1980’s bells and whistles including a built-in portrait style shoulder drape un...
Mignon Black Cut Velvet Nude Illusion Cocktail Dress, 1980's
By Mignon
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black cocktail dress by Anne Marie Gabalis for Mignon in a classic 1980's silhouette including strong shoulders and an emphasized waist.
1980s Mignon Vintage Black + White Print Silk Strapless Evening Gown/ Dress
By Mignon
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage black and white silk gown with oversized bow and strapless bodice by Mignon. The marked size is 10, but the dress fits more like a modern size medium.
Mignon heavily beaded evening gown 1950s
By Mignon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gown that invokes screen goddesses from days gone by when women were curvaceous and proud to be so! A dress for serious evenings out! Mignon ivory silk gown from the late 1950s/ear...
Carol Mignon Star Gown
Located in Austin, TX
Carol Mignon black long gown with sequin stars on back. Condition: Very good. Size S 32" bust, 28" waist, 34" hips, 57 1/2" length.
1980's Mignon Black Cocktail Dress With Capelet & Silver Beaded Epaulets
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning dress designed by Dorothy Farbo for Mignon makes for a striking silhouette.
1950s Heavy Silk Swagged Mignon Dress
By Mignon
Located in Rockwood, ON
This dress has all the things that make dresses from this time period so wonderful. The construction is superb, the lining is all attached inside, a process that takes much time and ...
Fitted 1950s Heavily Beaded Gold & Green Mignon Dress
By Mignon
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is an absolutely stunning dress whose extensive bead work is all hand done and it is very well made. The silk brocade base is densely covered with a design that is made up of ha...
MIGNON Bold Pattern Dress and Jacket
By Mignon
Located in New York, NY
Velvet and linen dress by Mignon.From the late 1960's -early 1970.
Mignon Silk Chiffon Floral Print Dress
Located in New York, NY
Sleeveless floral print V-neck gown in silk chiffon. Matching self tie asymmetrical panel shown tied at waist, can also be worn as head scarf. Center back zipper with hook and eye...
Mignon Yellow Silk Lace Museum Dress Suit Skirt and Jacket 1960s
By Mignon
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Vintage dress 60s, signed Mignon, with the label of the famous Atlantic City store, the Needle Craft.
1980s Mignon Embroidered Lace Cocktail Dress
By Mignon
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1980s dress * black organza * acetate lining * tulle lined skirt * white lace embroidery * bodice stays * back zipper condition | excellent fits like medium ...
Mignon 1970's Hand Painted Floral Chiffon Dress with Open Sleeves
By Mignon
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Beautiful 1970's pale peachy-nude chiffon dress by Mignon. An amazing find and perfect for all of your spring and summer engagements!
1960s Mignon Black Sequin Dress
By Mignon
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant, sleeveless black sheer dress with layered embellishment makes a glimmering, confident statement at any affair. Hidden zipper down the back. Dress comes with a black modes...
1970s Mignon Pink Halter Chiffon Gown
By Mignon
Located in Rockwood, ON
I love the lightness and airiness created by the chiffon and the brilliant mix of colors. The outer layer of fabric is cut on the bias and there are yards and yards used to make this...
Mignon Gold Floral Racer Back Dress, Early 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
Fantastic and flattering Marilyn Monroe style gold rose floral racer back dress by Mignon. Ring in the holidays or dance the night away in the timeless bombshell beauty of a dress.
Pierre Cardin Iconic 1960s Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An iconic 1960s yellow linen dress from Pierre Cardin. It has a stand up collar and cap sleeves with trapunto embroidery around them, the hem and front pocket. It has a handstitched...
Christian Dior Low Back Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous off white silk dress from Christian Dior 2012 collection. It has a full skirt, waistband and 2 straps crossing the back attaching to the dress with hidden buttons. The dr...
Vintage 1950s Cinch Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress with shawl collar with fringe detail . The dress has wonderful tailoring and opens with a side zip, and is fully lined.
Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
By Mamselle, Betty Carol
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Betty Carol in light weight black wool and silk taffeta. It has a V neckline front and back with fabulous princess seaming creating a fitted silhouette through...
1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust meas...
Lilli Diamond New Silk Dress with Back Drape 1960s
By Lilli Diamond
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful white, grey and blue abstract flower pattern silk dress from Lilli Diamond. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a gathered crew neckline and back drapery the length of the...
Black velvet cocktail dress with satin ruffles SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet cocktail dress with satin ruffles along the collar and on the cuffs. Acetate lining. Shoulder pad. One hidden snap on the middle front. Zip closure on the left side. SI...
Bill Blass Vintage Sheer Black Lace Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage sheer black lace dress by Bill Blass. Sweetheart neckline with sheer sleeves and upper back. Rear zip and hook closure. The marked size is a US 6 and the dress fits t...
Vintage Susan Small Cotton Summer Gown
By Susan Small
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage gown by Susan Small.The dress is in a colourful patchwork print, and has a v neckline, cap sleeves, a self fabric tie belt, frill at the hem, and a central back zip.
Rare 1940s Taffetas Silk Dress
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous 1940s peach pink silk dress featuring maxi length, fixed flounces on front bust & goes on back sleeves, bias cut with many tailoring details, maxi length. In good vinta...
Jean Louis 1960s Silk Tiered Dress
By JEAN LOUIS COUTURE, Jean Louis
Located in Water Mill, NY
A black silk micro pleated gown from Jean Louis. The dress has a fitted bodice with a boned inner corset, spaghetti straps and the long full skirt is comprised of 4 tiers. It is ful...
Jean Patou Haute Couture Dress Spring-Summer, 1955
By Jean Patou
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean Patou Haute Couture dress in guipure, satin and tulle. No label of composition or size, it fits a size 36FR. Haute Couture Collection Spring-Summer 1955. To note, presences of ...
Vintage 1950's 50s Black Ruched Jersey Bodice Party Dress with a Drop Waist
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple but chic little black party dress from the 1950's. This dress features a jersey knit ruched bodice, drop waist, sweetheart bustline, 3/4 length sleeves and full flared skirt. ...
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
Vintage Cresta Couture Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage cocktail dress by Cresta Couture . The dress is in a pistachio green colour and has a round neckline, full skirt with bow detail, central back zip and layers of pett...
$5,330
Size: Equivalent to size 35-36 France
A Couture Evening dress by Maison Paquin/Antonio Del Castillo - France C. 1949
By Jeanne Paquin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1949. France Haute Couture evening dress in chocolate brown stretch silk jersey by the famous Maison Jeanne Paquin, 3 Rue de la Paix, Paris, directed by Antonio Del Castillo a...
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...
Ceil Chapman (Attributed) Vintage Black Matte Jersey Cocktail Dress, 1940
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress Attributed to: Ceil Chapman. Circa 1940's. Label missing. The piece is skilfully ruched, with a scoop neckline front and back. It has zipper ...
$400Sale Price|27% Off
Size: Small - Medium
New Jay Godfrey Lavender Purple Cold Shoulder Cut - Out Silk Bodycon Mini Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new JAY GODFREY lilac purple silk and lycra cut-out cold shoulder mini dress! Fitted bodice, with a slightly flared skirt that has a 90s feel. 92.5% silk, with 7.5 % lycra. Hug...
$495
Size: one size; compare to size M
Bohème Rust Mohair Sweater Dress Popover and Midi Skirt Set - M, 1970s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A member of the Royal Society of Arts, fiber artist Kay Cosserat was one of the most prominent and decorated knitwear designers of the 20th century. Her untimely death left few piece...
1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT silk floral printed RUNWAY dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Pink, rose floral-printed, silk dress with open neckline designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to spring of 1976 as seen on the runway. Fits a US size 4-6. Approximate measurements: ...
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR -JOHN GALLIANO F/W 2001 Lattice Bead Embroidered Knit Slip Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A chic find from Christian Dior’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection under John Galliano. Made from black stretch lurex knit, this slip dress features subtle lattice detailing through the b...
$1,995Sale Price|57% Off
Size: FR42
New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2008 Naomi Campbell Quilted Coat Dress Sz Fr42
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Brand New Featured in the Naomi Campbell Ad $4650 F/W Runway 2008 Heavy Coat/Dress Size: FR42 100% Heavy Virgin Wool & Silk Black Quilting Throughout Dual Zip...
$1,995Sale Price|24% Off
Size: FR38
New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2009 Runway Wool Lurex Dress Sz FR38 With Tags
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Fall Winter 2009 Brand New With Tags $2650 Butter Soft Runway Wool Lurex Dress FR38 Charcoal & Metallic Lurex Zips Up the Back Hook and Eye Neck Fully Lined...
Vintage Platinum 1940s Aquamarine & Diamond Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1940’s Fabulous, vintage ring. Set with a gorgeous, faceted-cushion cut, natural aquamarine. Mounted in platinum, with a beautiful h...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Japanese Silk Kimono Floral Print Unisex Adjustable Robe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Silk print Silk Kimono in floral print.
$5,259
Size: French 36
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche F/W 1980-81 Runway Collection Silk Chiffon Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall/Winter 1980–1981 Burnout Silk Chiffon Dress Rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent “rive gauche” dress from the Fall/Winter 1980–1981 collection, craft...
Ivory long silk dress with threads embroideries and top-stitching Circa 1970's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ivory long silk dress with threads embroideries and top-stitching . The lining composition is probably rayon or acetate. Button covered with fabric closure on the middle front and on...
Lauren dress by Ralph Lauren circa 2010
By Ralph Lauren
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LAUREN - Ready-to-wear collection circa 2010 under the artistic direction of Ralph Lauren. Long dress in beige silk chiffon with a ruffled floral pattern in shades of purple, yellow...
$222
Size: Recommended Size; UK 6
1980’s Vintage Colourful Gem Black backless Rhinestone funnel neck Mini Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Fun 1980’s stretchy body con Mini dress, featuring colourful Rhinestone shoulders and sleeves, figure hugging silhouette and backless keyhole reverse. The dress has statement padd...
1970s Gay Gibson Trompe L’Oeil Lace Print Yellow Cotton Voile 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 1970s GAY GIBSON yellow cotton voile vintage trompe l’oeil lace and flower print lightweight long sleeve belted maxi dress ! Features the perfect vibrant marigold yellow c...
$1,550
Size: 36 ( 2 / 4 )
1990s Christian Lacroix Avant Garde Size 36 2 /4 Vintage Black 90s Skater Dress
By Christian Lacroix Paris, Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 90s CHRISTIAN LACROIX Avant Garde black rayon skater dress! Features a tailored boned bodice with curved edges at each armpit. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye ...
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.