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Ralph & Russo Blue Silk Ball Cape Gown
Ralph & Russo Blue Silk Ball Cape Gown

Ralph & Russo Blue Silk Ball Cape Gown

Located in Brossard, QC

Beautiful Ralph & Russo pleated ball gown Cape like back Blue/black silk Pleated skirt Layered details Sleeveless Full length 100% Silk Comes without a belt

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21st Century and Contemporary British Cocktail Dresses

Ralph & Russo Silk Chiffon Off-The-Shoulder Cape Evening Dress/Gown
Ralph & Russo Silk Chiffon Off-The-Shoulder Cape Evening Dress/Gown

Ralph & Russo Silk Chiffon Off-The-Shoulder Cape Evening Dress/Gown

Located in London, GB

Ralph & Russo Silk Chiffon Off-The-Shoulder Cape Evening Dress/Gown Vibrant red evening dress fully crafted from soft silk chiffon with sweetheart off-the-shoulder neckline and cape...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Ralph & Russo F/W 2014 Lavender and Black Tulle Ballgown
Vintage Ralph & Russo F/W 2014 Lavender and Black Tulle Ballgown

Vintage Ralph & Russo F/W 2014 Lavender and Black Tulle Ballgown

Located in London, GB

Vintage Ralph & Russo F/W 2014 lavender and black pleated tulle ballgown with fan shaped appliqués spreading from waist.

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2010s British Ball Gowns

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Ralph & Russo Ruffled Silk Organza Evening Gown
Ralph & Russo Ruffled Silk Organza Evening Gown

Ralph & Russo Ruffled Silk Organza Evening Gown

Located in PARIS, FR

A breathtaking Ralph & Russo sleeveless evening gown crafted in layers of lightweight silk organza, showcasing the house's signature couture-inspired craftsmanship.

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2010s Italian Ball Gowns

Ralph & Russo Sequined Dress
Ralph & Russo Sequined Dress

Ralph & Russo Sequined Dress

Located in London, England

Ralph & Russo sequined dress. Open back mini dress with lace and sequin detailing. Made in the UK. Conditions Details : Condition - 9/10. Please note, these items are pre-own...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ralph & Russo Crystal Embellished Lace Mini Dress
Ralph & Russo Crystal Embellished Lace Mini Dress

Ralph & Russo Crystal Embellished Lace Mini Dress

Located in London, GB

This custom made Ralph & Russo has been made from crystal embellished and delicate lace in a flattering slim silhouette that lightly skims your figure, fully lined in smooth silk-sat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ralph & Russo Lace And Tulle Mini Dress
Ralph & Russo Lace And Tulle Mini Dress

Ralph & Russo Lace And Tulle Mini Dress

Located in London, GB

This custom made Ralph & Russo dress is perfect for your any party, this stunning dress has a structured boned silhouette and blush silk lining that emphasizes the black lace embroid...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress

Ralph and Russo Haute Couture Austrian Crystal Embellish Short Dress
Ralph and Russo Haute Couture Austrian Crystal Embellish Short Dress

Ralph and Russo Haute Couture Austrian Crystal Embellish Short Dress

Located in London, GB

Known for its custom red carpet gowns, Ralph & Russo has debuted another stunning custom dress that's a lot more versatile but still just as glamorous.

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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses

Ralph & Russo Crystal Embellished One-Shoulder Mini Dress
Ralph & Russo Crystal Embellished One-Shoulder Mini Dress

Ralph & Russo Crystal Embellished One-Shoulder Mini Dress

Located in London, GB

Custom Ralph and Russo crystal embellished dress with open back. Hook fastening at the back, concealed zip. One shoulder with open back. Drape detail. 100% Silk. Size: UK 12 (US 8, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Ralph & Russo Wool & Silk Blend Mini Dress
Ralph & Russo Wool & Silk Blend Mini Dress

Ralph & Russo Wool & Silk Blend Mini Dress

Located in London, GB

This custom made Ralph & Russo has been made from wool and silk-blend in a flattering skater silhouette that lightly skims your figure, fully lined in smooth satin, this pretty piece...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Ralph And Russo One Shoulder Embellished Silk Mini Dress Large
Ralph And Russo One Shoulder Embellished Silk Mini Dress Large

Ralph And Russo One Shoulder Embellished Silk Mini Dress Large

Located in London, GB

This custom dresses by Ralph & Russo is dripping with sparkling crystals, it's made from lightweight silk with a draped bodice and cutout back, the burgundy hue looks great with both...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Ralph And Russo One Shoulder Embellished Silk Mini Dress Large
Ralph And Russo One Shoulder Embellished Silk Mini Dress Large

Ralph And Russo One Shoulder Embellished Silk Mini Dress Large

Located in London, GB

This custom dresses by Ralph & Russo is dripping with sparkling crystals, it's made from lightweight silk with a draped bodice and cutout back, the burgundy hue looks great with both...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Ralph & Russo Couture Bridal Crystal Embellished Long Dress
Ralph & Russo Couture Bridal Crystal Embellished Long Dress

Ralph & Russo Couture Bridal Crystal Embellished Long Dress

Located in London, GB

Custom made Haute Couture stunning hand sewn long dress with detailed Austrian crystal embroidered lace from top British couturier Ralph & Russo. Concealed zip fastening with cutout ...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Wedding Dresses

Ralph & Russo One Shoulder Embellished Silk Mini Dress
Ralph & Russo One Shoulder Embellished Silk Mini Dress

Ralph & Russo One Shoulder Embellished Silk Mini Dress

Located in London, GB

This custom made Ralph & Russo dress has been made with layers of draping beads and cut with a one-shoulder silhouette and thigh-grazing hem, the light silk gently clings to your fra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress

Ralph & Russo Embellished Silk Crepe De Chine Mini Dress
Ralph & Russo Embellished Silk Crepe De Chine Mini Dress

Ralph & Russo Embellished Silk Crepe De Chine Mini Dress

Located in London, GB

This custom made Ralph & Russo dress has been made with metal detail and cut with a v-neckline and thigh-grazing hem, the light crepe de chine gently clings to your frame. Cream silk...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress

Ralph & Russo One Schoulder Crystal Embellished Tulle Mini Dress
Ralph & Russo One Schoulder Crystal Embellished Tulle Mini Dress

Ralph & Russo One Schoulder Crystal Embellished Tulle Mini Dress

Located in London, GB

This custom made Ralph & Russo dress has been made with layers of draping crystal embellishment over tulle lace and cut with a one-shoulder silhouette and thigh-grazing hem, the ligh...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress

Ralph & Russo Embellished Silk Crepe De Chine Mini Dress
Ralph & Russo Embellished Silk Crepe De Chine Mini Dress

Ralph & Russo Embellished Silk Crepe De Chine Mini Dress

Located in London, GB

This custom made Ralph & Russo dress has been made with layers of beads and cut with a v-neckline and thigh-grazing hem, the light crepe de chine gently clings to your frame. Metalli...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress

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Ralph And Russo Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary ralph and russo gown you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Gray, Beige, Blue and more.

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The price for a ralph and russo gown starts at $1,110 and tops out at $14,235, and on average, selling for $3,160.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

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.

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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.

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