1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Empire Mod Cocktail Dress in Black
By Victoria Royal
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Mod Cocktail Dress in Black: Empire waistline. Bodice is heavily beaded with a banded neckline. Double layer silk chiffon full skirt. Cent...
$225Sale Price|49% Off
Mod Bold Sequined & Beaded Sleeveless Sheath Dress Designed by Harper 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Mod bold beaded & sequinned sleeveless geometric chevron sheath dress designed by Harper The stylish loose boxy sac style sheath is designed with a mosaic of gold bugle beads; comb...
1960s Vivid Fuchsia Sequined Mod Mini Dress w/ Silver Beaded Collar and Cuffs
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1960s vivid fuchsia sequin encrusted rayon taffeta cocktail dress: Mod glamour at its best! Back overlaps with snap closures at back. Button cufflinks on beaded cuffs. Sid...
Beautiful 1960s I. Magnin Black Sequin Ostrich Feather 60s Mod Shift Dress LBD
By I. Magnin
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage I. Magnin 1960s black sequin dress, with ostrich feather hem! Beautiful nude chiffon double layer, that peeks through sequins. The perfect little black dress. Great ...
ALEXANDER'S c.1960's Deep Goldenrod Sequin Embellish Mod Sleeveless Shift Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1960's Alexander's deep goldenrod knit shift dress. Sleeveless with round neckline. Abstract green sequined detail on front wrapping around lower back of dress. Black trim...
1966 Pierre Cardin Paris Metallic Silver Beaded Sequin Space-Age Mod Mini Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A totally iconic and highly collectable Pierre Cardin metallic silver beaded and sequin mod mini dress dating back to his 1966 fall-winter collection. Cardin is known for his avant-g...
Bob Bugnand Mod Sequined Dress
By Bob Bugnand
Located in New York, NY
Bob Bugnand, yellow and white, mod style, geometric pattern, sequined, bateau neckline, shift, cocktail dress, C. 1960's.
Malcolm Starr Pastel Blue Sequined Mod Pantsuit, 1960s
By Malcolm Starr
Located in New York, NY
1960s Pastel Blue Sequined Mod Pant-Suit by Malcolm Starr
Courrèges Black Wool & Chiffon Sequin Zip Mod Mini Dress
By Courrèges
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Like many of his contemporaries, André Courrèges was a fashion pioneer. With designs that redefined femininity, Courrèges shortened hemlines and played with shocking sheer fabrics to...
60s multi color sequin mod cocktail dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fun 60s multi color sequin mod cocktail dress. size: 4 Bust: 34"/ hip: 34"/ Length: 34"
1960s Mod Empire Waist Gown in Gold Sequin Lattice and Iridescent Rhinestones
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Mod gold sequin lattice gown with a very high Empire waist and wide bands of iridescent prong-set rhinestones at waist and around neckline.
MARC JACOBS Size 4 Black & White Checkered/Striped Sequin Mod Gown SS2013
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous 1960's Mod inspired evening gown by MARC JACOBS. Look 23 from Spring/Summer 2013 Collection, this dazzling number comes in graphic black and white sequin checkered and stri...
1960s Hattie Carnegie Silver Sequined Open Back Mod Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s HATTIE CARNEGIE silver fully sequined vintage open back mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn silver sequins throughout on a soft stretch knit. Simply slips over th...
1960s Chester Weinberg Mod Sequined Racing Stripe Mini w/ Heart Emblem
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Chester Weinberg Mod, A-line, black and white iridescent sequined, racing stripe mini dress with rhinestone heart emblem. Completely lined in separate crepe layer that is clos...
Elinor Gay 1960s Vintage Gold + Black Sequin 60s Retro Mod Wiggle Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage 1960s ELINOR GAY gold and black sequined silk wiggle shift dress! A unique technique using some sort of paint and stencils were used in the creation of this insanel...
1960s Italian Couture Sequins Cocktail Mod Mini Dress
Located in Milan, Italy
This amazing 1960s mod dress is in a fabulous sequins fabric. It's sleeveless but with the possibility of its attack that have been removed. It has turtle neck, back zip closure and...
60's Black Wool and Sequin Mod Dress
Located in Topanga, CA
This black dress was acquired from the estate of Agusta Berin (wife and muse of Harvey Berin).
This dress has 2 bands of horizontal black sequins and sequin covered straps, fu...
Vintage 1960's Maisonette Couture Green & Fuschia Tiered Sequin Silk Mod Dress
By Maisonette
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Truly a wonderful and unusual designer cocktail dress by Maisonette. This garment came from one of their models who explained that it was a couture one-of-a-kind sample that walked t...
Vintage 1966 Betsey Johnson for Paraphernalia Documented Sequin Mod Mini Dress
By Betsey Johnson
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A truly iconic and well-documented Betsey Johnson for Paraphernalia black and ivory sequin stripe mini mod dress dating back to her first 1966 collection with the boutique. Almost im...
Vintage 1960's Maisonette Couture Sequin Beaded Black Silk-Chiffon Mod Dress
By Maisonette
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Truly a wonderful and unusual designer cocktail dress by Maisonette. This garment came from one of their models who explained that it was a couture one-of-a-kind sample that walked t...
1960s Pirovano Italian Couture Black Sequins Embroidered Cocktail Mod Dress
By Pirovano
Located in Milan, Italy
This amazing Pirovano 1960s cocktail mini dress is in a fabulous sheer tulle fabric with sequin and beadeds embroidered details. It has short sleeves and back zip closure. It's fully...
Emilio Pucci Mod 60's Style Sleeveless Silk Dress with Sequin Embellishments
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Emilio Pucci Sexy Mod 60's Style Sleeveless Silk Dress w Sequin Embellishments WOW , this is so fun. Size 40 / 6 US Bust 34" Waist 33" Hips 40' Length 36" Excellent condition, but ...
1960's Emerald-Green & White Sequin Abstract-Swirls Wool Mod Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's "Chez Royale" designer garments are in a class of their own. They are always fully-sequined by hand and fit to flatter the figure. This treasure has a fantastic mod abstract-s...
Gianni Versace Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt A/W 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous and rare red patent leather motorcycle jacket with matching skirt from Gianni Versace. It has all of Versace's amazing attention to detail including Medusa head pulls on t...
Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Evening Gown with Red Flower S/S 2012 Sz 6
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label - Full length white evening gown with dramatic red flower. Spring/Summer 2012 Size 6 US
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
$235Sale Price|20% Off
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Evans Gilt Metal Guilloche Enamel Evening Bag Compact Case c 1950s
By Evans Case Company
Located in University City, MO
Evans Opulent gilt metal guilloche enamel evening bag - compact case c 1950s The elegant gold metal case has an etched sun burst finish. The front exterior panel is adorned with a g...
$695
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Convertible Yellow Floral Circle Dress w Rhinestone-Studded Shelf Bust-XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Wearable with a halter or strapless neckline, this romantic sundress would be the perfect ensemble for a breezy garden party or summer wedding. Ideal for larger busts, the ample shel...
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
$775Sale Price|22% Off
Size: XS - Small Medium
Rare 1990s Coltrane Conui Couture Pink + Raspberry ' Petal ' Silk Bodycon Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Ultra rare 90s vintage COLTRANE CONUI pink and raspberry silk + satin bodcon 'petal' dress! Coltrane Conui is a highly sought after label that only produced for a couple years. The b...
Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet beaded Gown, Halter Top Bodice 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a sexy evening gown from Oscar de la Renta. It is made of black velvet and has a fully beaded bodice. It is a halter style top, that crosses in the back. The skirt is slit up...
Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès Diamond Blanc Himalaya Birkin 35 representing the ultimate expression of rarity and refined craftsmanship. It unites artistry and nature through meticulo...
Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier from the Purple Label line. Hand ruched and draped wool on a boned, lined corset with side zipper entry. Attached in back is a mas...
$546Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
John Galliano Autumn/Winter 1988 ‘Hairclips’ Runway Bias Cut Crêpe Gown Museum
By John Galliano
Located in Manchester, GB
John Galliano Autumn/Winter 1988 ‘Hairclips’ black satin backed viscose crêpe bias cut gown with pointed panels, open cowled back, and flared godet skirt. This season was the first ...
Chic 1950s Pale Blue Couture French Lace Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 50s Blouse
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 50s demi couture pale blue French Lace wrap blouse top! Features a chiffon backing, with taffeta covered button. Attached taffeta ribbon ties multiple times around the wai...
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...
Thierry Mugler Tuxedo Jumpsuit 1980s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jumpsuit by Thierry Mugler. It has a tuxedo influence with silk peak lapels, flap pockets and decorative snaps closing the double breasted front and one at each cuf...
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.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
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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.