2019 Runway Rami Kadi Haute Couture Red Silk and Crystal Bodice Dress
Located in London, GB
Rami Kadi started his couture house, Maison Rami Kadi, in 2011 and today it has become a red carpet go-to for countless celebrities including Frieda Pinto, Kendall Jenner, Elizabeth ...
Exquisite 1970s Lipstick Red Chiffon Rhinestone Beaded Vintage 70s Goddess Gown
By Mike Benet Formals, MIKE BENET
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional 1970s lipstick red MIKE BENET chiffon gown! Grecian Goddess style, with asymmetrical layers of red chiffon throughout. Amazing movement, with heavy attention to detail. F...
Christian Dior F/W 2004 by John Galliano Red Bias Flare Evening Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, AE
The Christian Dior Vintage F/W 2004 by John Galliano Red Bias Flare Evening Gown is a striking archival design from the iconic John Galliano era. Cut on the bias with a sculpted silh...
Asymmetrical silk red evening dress with ribbons appliqué Gia Mattiolo Couture
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical silk red evening dress with ribbons appliqué. Invisible zip on the left side.
Vintage 1982 Bob Mackie Red Fully Beaded Dress Gown size US 4
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
An extraordinary and rare Bob Mackie evening gown from his 1982 collection, showcasing the designer’s legendary mastery of beadwork and dramatic glamour. This strapless gown is const...
Vintage 1982 Bob Mackie Red Fully Beaded Dress Gown size US 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
An extraordinary and rare Bob Mackie evening gown from his 1982 collection, showcasing the designer’s legendary mastery of beadwork and dramatic glamour. This strapless gown is const...
1990s Angel Sanchez Size 6 Vintage Lipstick Red Cut Out Silk Satin Evening Gown
By Angel Sanchez
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful sexy vintage 90s ANGEL SANCHEZ red silk and satin cut-out bias cut evening dress! Features a red silk body, with red satin bodice and side panels. Cut-outs at each side of ...
Red draped evening dress with deep V neckline ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red draped evening dress with deep V neckline.Shoulder pad. Bodysuit inside with snap closure on the bottom. Split on the left side. SIZE 36/38 (Fr) S/M SAMPLE
ANTHONY MUTO Red Gown with Gathered Bodice and Waist Tie Size 4-6
By Anthony Muto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Anthony Muto gown is composed of a red silk with gathered bodice and full skirt. Features a tie at the waist and center back zipper. In excellent vintage condition. **Pleas...
Marchesa Red Silk Crystal Embellished Maxi Dress Sz 6/M
By Marchesa
Located in Krakow, PL
Marchesa Silk Maxi Dress with Crystals – Size US6 / M Elegant red silk maxi dress from Marchesa, adorned with sparkling crystal embellishments. Slim, figure-flattering silhouette wi...
VICTOR COSTA Red Layered Mesh Gown with Gold Sequins Size 8
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victor Costa gown is composed of layered red mesh and is adorned with gold sequins. Features a ruched bodice with center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. ...
Red beaded evening dress with see-through tulle Gai Mattiolo The Red Carpet
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red beaded and passementerie evening dress with see-through tulle on the side. Fabric composition : polyester. Padded bra. Shoulder pad. Invisible zip closure on the middle back + ...
$1,392
Size: 38 (It) 34 (Fr) S
Red silk chiffon evening dress with shoulder straps rhinestone Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red silk chiffon evening dress with shoulder straps rhinestone. Beige tulle bodysuit underneath made of: 92% polyamide and 8% elastane with zip on the left side. Authenticity hologra...
Vintage Versace Embellished Red Silk Gown Dress Size 42
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Versace Embellished Red Silk Gown Dress as seen on Blake at Emmy's The dress is actually on the list of best red carpet dresses. Deep V-Neck, open back, thigh high slit, pail...
1990s Escada Couture Red Silk Taffeta and Metallic Lace Gown
By Escada
Located in London, GB
In the 1990s, Escada’s couture and eveningwear collections reflected opulent sophistication. The brand became known for its use of jewel tones, sumptuous fabrics and intricate beadin...
Red jersey draped and wrapped one shoulder evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red jersey draped and wrapped one shoulder evening dress. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the right side. One shoulder pad. Red jersey Body-suit closure with snap closure. Le...
Alexandre Vauthier Cutout Backless Red Evening Dress Gown
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Alexandre Vauthier Cutout Backless Red Evening Dress Gown FR 38
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
Valentino Rare Runway Jeweled Hand Beaded Silk Chiffon Dress Gown Hard to find
By Chanel, Valentino Garavani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the 20th - 21st century the exquisite fashion of Valentino Garavani was embraced by society and fashionistas over the world. When he retired in 2008 his brand of elegance, exqu...
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
$3,295
Size: French 40/42
Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre S/S 1994 vintage black silk evening dress
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre spring summer 1994 runway black silk evening dress. A white version was presented on th...
Thierry Mugler Couture Pink Flame Beaded Silk Gown
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Concord, NC
This early 2000’s vintage Thierry Mugler gown features a halter neckline with a plunging V-front. The dress transitions from vibrant fuchsia to deep red, with flame-like cutouts ador...
Tom Ford x Gucci Final Collection FW 2004 Archival Pink Silk Fringe Gown It 40
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
An exceptional archival runway gown from Tom Ford’s final collection for Gucci, Fall/Winter 2004. Celebrated as one of the designer’s most important farewell collections, this extrao...
$1,265Sale Price|24% Off
Size: Medium
Sensational 1950s Demi Couture Crimson Red Crushed Velvet Vintage Mermaid Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 50s demi couture crimson red crushed velvet full length mermaid evening dress! Features luxurious crushed silk velvet, with a form fitting bodice and skirt. Dramatic flar...
Sensational Vintage Bob Mackie Black and Silver 80s Heavily Beaded Dramatic Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage 1980s BOB MACKIE black, silver and white heavily beaded and sequined nigh neck evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout the bod...
Gianni Versace Backless Silk Dress with Leather Trim
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous full length black silk gown from Gianni Versace Couture. It has a front scoop neck, a deep cut out back and fabulous tan leather shoulders. It is semi fitted though the ...
Amazing John Galliano Pointelle Knit and Embroidered Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
Amazing John Galliano form fitting evening dress Fall/Winter 2000 made of black rayon-silk patterned pointelle knit, embroidered and appliqued with multi colored wool flowers and but...
MORPHEW ATELIER Cream Multicolored Hand Embroidered Antique One Sleeved Backless
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Cream Multicolored Hand Embroidered Antique One Sleeved Backless Gown with Fringe Vintage condition: Measurements Overall length: 57 in Bust : 33 in Waist : 25 i...
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
UNWORN Gianni Versace Couture FW 2001 Black Lace Leather Bondage Gown Dress 40
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
A True Collector's Item A very rare and stunning signature piece Black evening gown with sexy slit Bondage style Draped corset-style upper part Trimmed with softest nappa leather Det...
2005 Versace by Donatella Rhinestone Medusa Backless Lavender Chiffon Gown IT42
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This new-with-tags lavender gown from Versace’s 2005 collection features a structured sheer bodice adorned with tonal piping and allover rhinestone embellishments. The contoured pane...
Valentino Embellished Silk Evening Gown Spring/Summer 2006 Size 44IT
By Valentino
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Valentino Embellished Silk Evening Gown Spring/Summer 2006 Size 44IT
Bob Mackie Vintage Embellished White, Silver & Nude Sparkling Evening Gown Sz 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Bob Mackie - An extraordinary evening gown crafted on an illusion mesh base and lavishly adorned with intricate white pearls and white and silver beadwork. The gown features an elega...
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.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
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.