$1,999Sale Price|42% Off
Size: 42
UNWORN Emilio Pucci „Palm Royale“ Embroidered Cocktail Evening Dress 42
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning cocktail dress by Emilio Pucci So „Palm Royale“ - be the star of every party in this unique dress Cut out detail in back Peach frayed chiffon silk Full beading Beautiful emb...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci „Palm Royale“ Embroidered Cocktail Evening Dress 40
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning cocktail dress by Emilio Pucci So „Palm Royale“ - be the star of every party in this unique dress Blush linen silk fabric with black and white trimming Full beading Beautifu...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci "Palm Royale" Bejeweled Keyhole Cocktail Dress 40
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
This unique Emilio Pucci's bejeweled silk blend dress is perfect for chic summer parties. Crafted in Italy from luxurious silk blend, this design has an amazing fit. Team it with a c...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci Peacock Silk & Sequin Dress „Palm Royale“ Amy Winehouse 42
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning sequin dress by Emilio Pucci As seen on rock legend Amy Winehouse Beautiful printed silk in the famous Emilio Pucci Signature "Peacock" pattern This print is the most prom...
Early 1960s Draped Chiffon Hand-Painted Floral Print Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
Early 1960s Gathered and Draped Chiffon Hand-Painted Silk Fitted Cocktail Dress: A fabulous Palm Royale period psychedelic floral cocktail dress with a chic gathered chiffon bodice a...
EMILIO PUCCI "Palm Royale" Jacquard Silk Blend Palms Signature Dress Belt 40
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning piece by Emilio Pucci So "Palm Royale" - be the star of every party Made of finest silk blend jacquard fabric Fantastic design with palm-frond print Signature print signed...
1960s Flower Power Abstract Floral Chiffon Maxi Dress w Jeweled Waistband
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Flower Power Abstract Floral Chiffon Maxi Dress w Jeweled Waistband: A fabulous Palm Royale style summer maxi dress in a vivid turquoise, green, yellow and lavender psychedeli...
$9,800
Size: Small ( 2 - 4 )
Gianni Versace Fall 1992 Bondage S&M Collection Runway Leather Fringe 92 Pants
By Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare museum worthy vintage Gianni Versace Fall/Winter 1992 S&M Bondage Collection runway leather pants ! Naomi Campbell strutted down the runway in these trousers. High waisted f...
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...
Roberto Cavalli black/gray bustier
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Cavalli black with gray boning bustier has boning in seven sections for a more comfortable fit and wear. The center back has an zipper which measures 9". The shoulder straps ...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Manolo Blahnik tan embroidery leather pump - 37.5. These adorable Manolo Blahnik pumps are in good condition. They show use with small smudges, shown in picture. The bottom of the sh...
EMILIO PUCCI c1970s Signature Print Silk Chiffon Beach Cover Poncho Scarf Blouse
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: EMILIO PUCCI c.1970s Signature Print Silk Chiffon Beach Cover Poncho Scarf Blouse Circa: c.1970’s Label(s): Emilio Pucci; Saks Fifth Avenue Emilio Pucci Boutique Sty...
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...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
Black Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins. Sweater composition is lambswool, angora and nylon and has tiny spherical buttons. Lined. Retailed by Gim...
1950s Amazing Vintage Silk Chiffon Full Circle Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage cocktail dress with a full swinging delicate silk chiffon skirt and draped bustline. Gorgeous quality and construction with what seems like miles of silk fabric. ...
Giuseppe Di Morabito 2000s “Naked” Strapless Mini Dress Covered w/Crystals
By Giuseppe Zanotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fully embellished with sparkling crystals, this Giuseppe Di Morabito strapless mini dress is a shining example of the ever-popular "naked dress" that evolves with the trends of every...
1970's Guy Laroche Haute Couture Cream Silk Beaded Gown
By Guy Laroche
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1970's Guy Laroche couture cream silk gown. High neckline, billowing sleeves and empire waist. Simple almost religious lines, this elegant piece appears highly influence by B...
Thierry Mugler FW 1995 Gold Silk Runway Jacket seen on Kate Moss
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare iconic Thierry Mugler Jacket from his legendary Fall/Winter 1995 Collection. The sculptural showstopper piece exudes theatrical grandeur and sculptural artistry. Seen...
1960s Oscar de la Renta Turquoise Blue Silver Silk Brocade Sequin 60s Gown Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1960s Oscar de la Renta turquoise blue and silver silk brocade sequined short sleeve evening gown / maxi dress! Feather prints throughout. Features a tailored bodice w...
Moschino Vintage Black Cut Out Bow Tie Mini Dress, 1990s
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage Moschino mini dress with a cut out bow tie detail. Sleeveless sleeves and mini length. Details: Unlined Rear Zip Closure Marked Size: Unmarked Estimated Size...
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.