Oscar de la Renta Guipure Lace Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Oscar de la Renta Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress with Guipure lace over embroidery details. Gathered
Oscar de la Renta Guipure Lace Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Oscar de la Renta Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress with Guipure lace over embroidery details. Gathered
Oscar de la Renta Guipure Lace Midi dress Size US 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Brossard, QC
Made from guipure lace with intricate details, the sheer design has a subtle trumpet silhouette
Oscar de la Renta Floral Guipure Lace Dress Size 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Brossard, QC
This sophisticated midi dress from Oscar de la Renta is made from guipure lace and lined with
Oscar de la Renta Off-Shoulder Velvet Guipure Lace Blazer Size US 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Brossard, QC
Incorporating an off-the-shoulder design, Oscar de la Renta's wool jacket features intricate floral
Oscar de la Renta Off-Shoulder Velvet Guipure Lace Blazer Size US 12
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Brossard, QC
Incorporating an off-the-shoulder design, Oscar de la Renta's wool jacket features intricate floral
Oscar de la Renta Black Guipure Lace Midi Dress Size US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Brossard, QC
Square neckline Fixed spaghetti straps Black lace eyelet design with tan under-layer A-line silhouette Lined Midi length Invisible zipper at side with hook and eye closure Material: ...
NWT Oscar de la Renta F/W 2016 Black Flower Guipure Lace Top Blouse US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Oscar de la Renta Black Guipure Lace Top Blouse F/W 2016 Collection US size - 8 Black Rich
F/W 2001 Balmain Haute Couture by Oscar de la Renta Black Guipure Lace Dress
By Balmain, Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Balmain Haute Couture cocktail dress from the Fall/Winter 2001 collection by Oscar de la Renta
Cocktail dress in black guipure and blue taffets bow and ruffles Oscar de la Ren
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cocktail dress in black guipure and blue taffetas bow and ruffles.Zip and hook&eye in the middle
Oscar de la Renta Asymmetric Guipure Lace Blue Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Brossard, QC
Decorated with a pretty grosgrain ribbon, this style is made from guipure lace and falls to an
Oscar de la Renta Pink Floral Appliqué Guipure Lace Dress Size L
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Never worn, with tags. No visible wear to dress is evident on this new Oscar de la
Oscar de la Renta Off-Shoulder Velvet Guipure Lace Blazer Size US 12
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Brossard, QC
Incorporating an off-the-shoulder design, Oscar de la Renta's wool jacket features intricate floral
Oscar de la Renta Off-Shoulder Velvet Guipure Lace Blazer Size US 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Brossard, QC
Incorporating an off-the-shoulder design, Oscar de la Renta's wool jacket features intricate floral
Oscar de la Renta black lace mini dress 1980s
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous design perfect for any evening event...Oscar de la Renta little black lace cocktail dress
Oscar de la Renta Gardenia-Lace Silk-Georgette Caftan Gown Size M
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Brossard, QC
This Oscar de la Renta Gardenia-Lace Silk-Georgette Caftan Gown is tailored from powder-blue
1970's Alberto Capraro Bohemian Top & Maxi Skirt
By Alberto Capraro
Located in Water Mill, NY
with Oscar de la Renta and Lily Dashe branching out on his own in the 1970's creating dresses for
OSCAR DE LA RENTA Guipure lace strapless dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
As seen on the runway. An exquisite offering by Oscar de la Renta. The simple shape allows its
Oscar de la Renta Off-White Floral Guipure Lace Embellished Gown L
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Known for its gorgeous silhouettes and fine tailoring, Oscar de la Renta is back with another
Oscar de la Renta Red Guipure Lace & Ruffled Silk Trimmed Cockail Dress L
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
How chic and stylish is this cocktail dress from Oscar de la Renta! The red lace dress features a
Pierre Balmain by Oscar de la Renta Haute Couture Ivory Lace Gown
By Oscar De La Renta, Pierre Balmain
Located in Toronto, ON
Pierre Balmain by Oscar de la Renta Haute Couture Ivory Lace Gown. Circa 1990’s. Ivory guipure
Oscar de la Renta Vintage Guipure Lace Black Long Evening Trumpet Skirt
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Portland, OR
This is an incredible mermaid style fish tail or trumpet vintage skirt from Oscar de la Renta
Jean Paul Gaultier Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is semi fitted with a bateau neckline and a gradated draped ruffle wider at the front shoulder then narrowing to the h...
$12,269
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
New Tom Ford for Gucci Dragon Ad Runway Heels Pumps Sz 37
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Tom Ford Heels Brand New & Rare * Size: 37 * Crystal Dragon at Toe * Beige GG Canvas * Purple Leather * Adjustable Chain Ankle Strap * 4" Heel * With Box & Dust...
New Versace Fall 2016 Runway Sequin Embellishment Cut-Out Tulle Accent Dress 40
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Runway Versace Mini Embellished Dress Designer size 40 This dress stands out for collectors due to its one-of-a-kind patchwork composition, where bold prints, textured fabrics, a...
Prada Blue Silk Top with Neck Drape
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy blue silk top from Prada. It is semi fitted, sleeveless with a crew neck. An 11" drape falls from one side of the neckline. It has a back invisible zipper. Fits siz...
Oscar De La Renta Black Pleated and Puff Sleeve Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely Oscar De La Renta cocktail dress features a wonderful puff sleeve design which can be worn on or off the shoulders. The bodice is comprised of a pleated detailing which c...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1999 "No.13" Lace Pinstripe Pleat Waistband Mini Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1999 "No.13" Lace Pinstripe Pleat Waistband Mini Skirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 1999 "No.13" Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: ...
1970's LORIS AZZARO asymmetrical gown with sequined bodice
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning, jet-black and gold sequined gown with layered asymmetrical silk mousseline skirt designed by Loris Azzaro dating to the late 1970's. This dress is stunning. The bodice is f...
$1,001
Size: Size; Recommended UK 4 - 6.
1988 Vivienne Westwood Black Velvet and Jersey long sleeve corset - Bustier
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
A 1988 Vivienne Westwood boned, velvet & jersey corset, with 3/4 length sleeves and zip fasten closure. Size; Recommended UK 4 - 6. Measurements are provided in inches (‘’) Pit to ...
S/S 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Sculptural Abstract Brooch Strap Navy Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous navy Thierry Mugler gown designed by Manfred Mugler. This beautiful dress debuted from the Spring/Summer 1999 collection on the season's runway. The gown featur...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
Hermes Kelly 28cm Craie "Chalk" Off White Epsom Sellier Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 28cm Craie "Chalk" Off White Epsom Sellier Bag Craie with Palladium Hardware is spectacular in person! Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic o...
$4,129
Size: 38 (Fr) 6/8 US
Night blue taffetas evening dress attributed to Christian Dior F.W 1957/58
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Night blue taffetas evening dress. Draped on the bust and waist. 2 taffetas bow on the back with a drag in the same fabric. Snap, hook&eye and snap ( covered with fabric) to close th...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
The name Oscar de la Renta is synonymous with enduring originality in fashion, and his work deeply influenced other designers throughout the latter half of the 20th century. Vintage Oscar de la Renta evening dresses and gowns — which often feature ruffles, dazzling prints, vibrant colors and dramatic silhouettes — exude elegant sophistication and femininity, while his exquisite scarves and shoes rounded out his sought-after collections.
De la Renta was born in the Dominican Republic in 1932. He was the youngest of seven children, the rest of whom were girls. At the age of 18, he left home for Madrid and studied painting at the San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. A natural talent for illustration earned him an apprenticeship with the legendary Spanish fashion designer Cristobal Balenciaga.
In 1961, de la Renta visited Paris, where he was hired as a couture assistant at Lanvin. Less than two years later, he moved to New York City. He designed a ready-to-wear collection for Elizabeth Arden and partnered with Jane Derby. He also began designing dresses for First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. When Derby died in 1965, the label was named after de la Renta (he took full control in the 1970s). Shortly after, he married an editor-in-chief of French Vogue, Françoise de Langlade, whose own career in fashion began at Elsa Schiaparelli’s fashion house.
De la Renta served as president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America from 1973–76, and again from 1986–88. In 1981, the tradition of de la Renta dressing First Ladies continued. He quickly became one of Nancy Reagan’s favorite designers (as well as her lifelong friend).
De la Renta expanded his clothing lines throughout the 1990s but kept true to his feminine, polished style. He also continued to design for the First Ladies of the United States, and his pieces were worn by both Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush. At Balmain, de la Renta was the first Dominican to design for a French couture house.
Over the course of his career, de la Renta earned the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award, the Coty Award and the Fragrance Foundation’s Perennial Success Award. He passed away in 2014.
In 2015, the Savannah College of Art and Design Museum of Fashion + Film showcased more than 80 of de la Renta's gowns at its inaugural exhibit.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Oscar de la Renta suits, blouses, accessories and handbags.
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.