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Ungaro archival embroidery and silk evening gown
Ungaro archival embroidery and silk evening gown

Ungaro archival embroidery and silk evening gown

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Archival Ungaro evening gown, amazing details embroidery, shorter on the front longer on the

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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Rare Jeanne Lanvin Art Deco Tulle Gown
Rare Jeanne Lanvin Art Deco Tulle Gown

Rare Jeanne Lanvin Art Deco Tulle Gown

By Jeanne Lanvin

Located in New York, NY

Rare and important Jeanne Lanvin Tulle Art Deco gown from Summer 1931 of grasshopper green silk

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1930s French Evening Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Rare Vintage Asian Inspired Gown
Roberto Cavalli Rare Vintage Asian Inspired Gown

Roberto Cavalli Rare Vintage Asian Inspired Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Roberto Cavalli vintage silk charmeuse bias cut gown. One of the designer's highly coveted styles

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

John Galliano Rare Deco Inspired High Style Gown
John Galliano Rare Deco Inspired High Style Gown

John Galliano Rare Deco Inspired High Style Gown

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

and weight. A prominent rare and very collectible evening piece by a designer who continues to amaze

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Gucci Rare 2006 Runway Shimmery Opulence Gold Beaded Gown
Gucci Rare 2006 Runway Shimmery Opulence Gold Beaded Gown

Gucci Rare 2006 Runway Shimmery Opulence Gold Beaded Gown

By Tom Ford, Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare Gucci vintage 2006 runway gown as seen on Zoe Saldana and Keira Knightly. Its style is

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

Ultra-Rare 2012 Versace Fully Beaded Blush Mesh Gown
Ultra-Rare 2012 Versace Fully Beaded Blush Mesh Gown

Ultra-Rare 2012 Versace Fully Beaded Blush Mesh Gown

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

Ultra-Rare 2012 Versace Gown A museum-worthy artifact of modern couture history, this 2012 Versace

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2010s Italian Evening Gowns

John Galliano 2007 "Faberge" Rare  Runway "Finale" Gown Dress
John Galliano 2007 "Faberge" Rare  Runway "Finale" Gown Dress

John Galliano 2007 "Faberge" Rare Runway "Finale" Gown Dress

By John Galliano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

and luxuriously draped patterned gowns. The finale gowns, fashioned of creme silk crepe, were

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress
Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress

Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown from one of his earliest Collections ca.1979. A

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Maison Margiela Celestial Solar Eclipse Dress Gown NWT!
Rare Maison Margiela Celestial Solar Eclipse Dress Gown NWT!

Rare Maison Margiela Celestial Solar Eclipse Dress Gown NWT!

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Los Angeles, CA

closure. Gown is unlined and 100% silk. Very rare to find this version from the collection. Size: 40

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2010s Evening Gowns

John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress
John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress

John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress

By John Galliano

Located in New York, NY

A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Roberto Cavalli Runway Grecian Serpent Silk Dress Gown
Rare Roberto Cavalli Runway Grecian Serpent Silk Dress Gown

Rare Roberto Cavalli Runway Grecian Serpent Silk Dress Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Since Cavalli recently passed this is one of the most memorable runway gowns from the 2007 Roberto

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

RARE red crêpe evening dress with cape Grès 1966
RARE red crêpe evening dress with cape Grès 1966

RARE red crêpe evening dress with cape Grès 1966

By Madame Gres

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

RARE red double lining crêpe evening dress with cape. Zip and hook&eye on the left side of the

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1960s French Evening Dresses

Dice Kayek Vintage Black Velvet Halter Evening Gown - 1990s
Dice Kayek Vintage Black Velvet Halter Evening Gown - 1990s

Dice Kayek Vintage Black Velvet Halter Evening Gown - 1990s

By DICE KAYEK

Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR

A rare and sophisticated evening gown from the early Parisian collections of Dice Kayek. This 1990s

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Rare 1948 Jacques Fath Beaded Chantilly Lace Dress Gown
Rare 1948 Jacques Fath Beaded Chantilly Lace Dress Gown

Rare 1948 Jacques Fath Beaded Chantilly Lace Dress Gown

By Jacques Fath

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Thus, his haute couture fashions were limited and rare. Jacques Fath circa 1948 off white beaded

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1940s Evening Gowns

Rare 1990s Azzedine Alaia Black Lycra Gown Runway Sample Museum
Rare 1990s Azzedine Alaia Black Lycra Gown Runway Sample Museum

Rare 1990s Azzedine Alaia Black Lycra Gown Runway Sample Museum

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

Rare Iconic 1990s Azzedine ALAIA Black Ribbed Lycra and Net Sleeveless Gown; V-Neck with Paneled

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1990s French Evening Gowns

EXTÈ 2000s Vintage Rare Beaded Gown New With Tags IT38
EXTÈ 2000s Vintage Rare Beaded Gown New With Tags IT38

EXTÈ 2000s Vintage Rare Beaded Gown New With Tags IT38

By Extè

Located in Berlin, BE

Beautiful and rare feminine Extè gown from the 2000s. Very elegant and unique. The fabric hugs

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Rare Antonio Berardi Boho Chic Hand Beaded Voluminous Dress Gown
Rare Antonio Berardi Boho Chic Hand Beaded Voluminous Dress Gown

Rare Antonio Berardi Boho Chic Hand Beaded Voluminous Dress Gown

By Valentino, Antonio Berardi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dreamy ethereal beaded gown by Antonio Berardi. A wonderful wearable exquisite work of wearable art

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Rare Evening Dress with Decorative Jewels
Jean Paul Gaultier Rare Evening Dress with Decorative Jewels

Jean Paul Gaultier Rare Evening Dress with Decorative Jewels

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Milano, IT

Gorgeous long evening dress designed by the great Jean Paul Gaultier in the 1990s. The dress still

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Alexander McQueen Rare Vintage Black Velvet White Chiffon Dress Gown NEW
Alexander McQueen Rare Vintage Black Velvet White Chiffon Dress Gown NEW

Alexander McQueen Rare Vintage Black Velvet White Chiffon Dress Gown NEW

By Valentino, Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alexander McQueen 2009 romantic fantasy holiday gown. Strapless bodice fashioned of rich black

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

rare! Christian Dior & John Galliano 2002 evening black rose dress
rare! Christian Dior & John Galliano 2002 evening black rose dress

rare! Christian Dior & John Galliano 2002 evening black rose dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

rare! Christian Dior & John Galliano 2002 evening black rose dress John Galliano for Christian

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci by Tom Ford Rare 2004 Runway "Head Turner" Beaded Gown
Gucci by Tom Ford Rare 2004 Runway "Head Turner" Beaded Gown

Gucci by Tom Ford Rare 2004 Runway "Head Turner" Beaded Gown

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

As seen on the f/w Gucci 2004 runway collection. Highly coveted an impressive and inspiring gown

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

Alex Perry Show Stopper "Veronica" Gown Swan tail Train Dress    Rare!
Alex Perry Show Stopper "Veronica" Gown Swan tail Train Dress    Rare!

Alex Perry Show Stopper "Veronica" Gown Swan tail Train Dress Rare!

By ALEX PERRY

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning sell out Alex Perry gown offered in brand new condition. Gown is black accented by blue

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Rare Vintage Versace Black Silk Macrame Long Dress Gown 42 - 6
Rare Vintage Versace Black Silk Macrame Long Dress Gown 42 - 6

Rare Vintage Versace Black Silk Macrame Long Dress Gown 42 - 6

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VINTAGE VERSACE GOWN. Early 2000-s The chic design, clean lines and seductive macrame top - ensure

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

UNWORN Gianni Versace Couture 2001 Rare Cognac Brown Leather Evening Dress 40
UNWORN Gianni Versace Couture 2001 Rare Cognac Brown Leather Evening Dress 40

UNWORN Gianni Versace Couture 2001 Rare Cognac Brown Leather Evening Dress 40

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Switzerland, CH

IMMEDIATELY Impossible to find! A true gem! This is a very rare and out-of-the-ordinary gown From the VERSACE

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

GIORGIO ARMANI Rare Archival Runway S/S 1996 Black Silk Organza Gown
GIORGIO ARMANI Rare Archival Runway S/S 1996 Black Silk Organza Gown

GIORGIO ARMANI Rare Archival Runway S/S 1996 Black Silk Organza Gown

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

organza gown captures the essence of Armani’s ’90s era—fluid, sensual, and steeped in quiet glamour. Cut

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1990s European Evening Dresses

rare SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Wild Rose applique ruched plunge dress gown XS
rare SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Wild Rose applique ruched plunge dress gown XS

rare SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Wild Rose applique ruched plunge dress gown XS

By Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway purple Wild Rose applique ruched plunge dress gown XS Reference

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Jeweled Velvet Evening Dress in Book   Collectors Museum
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Jeweled Velvet Evening Dress in Book   Collectors Museum

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Jeweled Velvet Evening Dress in Book Collectors Museum

By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

iconic evening dress is now considered museum worthy and a collectible. Seen on celebrities and

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Rare Bill Gibb Devore Silk Velvet Evening Ensemble
Rare Bill Gibb Devore Silk Velvet Evening Ensemble

Rare Bill Gibb Devore Silk Velvet Evening Ensemble

By Bill Gibb

Located in Geneva, CH

Incredible early 70s "dévoré" silk velvet and gold lame set composed of a short kimono-caftan and a long buttoned maxi skirt. The top is cut wide with sleeves opening down the waist....

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1970s British Caftans

Mariano Fortuny   Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown
Mariano Fortuny   Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown

Mariano Fortuny Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown

By Fortuny

Located in New York, NY

classical sculpture, the Delphos Gown was a simple column of vertical pleats permanently set in silk by a

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Delphos Gowns

Mariano Fortuny   Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown
Mariano Fortuny   Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown

Mariano Fortuny Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown

By Fortuny

Located in Riverdale, NY

Greek classical sculpture, the Delphos Gown was a simple column of vertical pleats permanently set in

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Delphos Gowns

Rare Chanel Vintage S/S 1989 Grecian Goddess Ivory Gold Pleated Gown
Rare Chanel Vintage S/S 1989 Grecian Goddess Ivory Gold Pleated Gown

Rare Chanel Vintage S/S 1989 Grecian Goddess Ivory Gold Pleated Gown

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

An ethereal and rare Chanel creation from the Spring/Summer 1989 collection, designed under Karl

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1980s French Wedding Dresses

Gucci by Tom Ford 1999 Black Silk V-Neck Evening Gown
Gucci by Tom Ford 1999 Black Silk V-Neck Evening Gown

Gucci by Tom Ford 1999 Black Silk V-Neck Evening Gown

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Kingston, NY

-defining tenure at Gucci, this rare black evening gown hails from the house’s 1999 collection. Crafted from

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1990s Italian Maxi Dress

Vintage 2009 Versace Black Silk Gown NWT
Vintage 2009 Versace Black Silk Gown NWT

Vintage 2009 Versace Black Silk Gown NWT

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

2009 Vintage Versace Black Silk Gown This rare and sophisticated 2009 Versace evening gown is a

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

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Rare Evening Gowns For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of rare evening gowns available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for black rare evening gowns and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in gray, beige and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 18th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Rare evening gowns such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Gucci, Tom Ford and Yves Saint Laurent are consistently popular. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Rare Evening Gowns?

Prices for rare evening gowns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $95,000, while these items, on average, fetch $1,807.

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.

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.

Questions About Rare Evening Gowns
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between an evening dress and an evening gown is length. An evening gown is generally a full-length garment that falls between the ankles and the floor. An evening dress is a semi-formal or formal dress designed to be worn at night or on special occasions. Evening gowns are one type of evening dress, and you can also find examples with mini, knee-length and midi-length hemlines. Shop a wide range of evening gowns and other evening dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    There really isn't a difference between a cocktail gown and an evening gown. Both terms describe a full-length formal dress designed for evenings and special occasions. On the other hand, a cocktail dress or evening dress is a less formal garment that usually falls between just above and just below the knees and is suitable for evening wear. Explore a wide variety of cocktail dresses and evening gowns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The best color for an evening gown is a matter of preference. Evening gowns are popular in a variety of colors, including black, red, purple, green, blue, pink and more. 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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