Versace RARE GEM S/S 2005 Chaos Couture Gown Dress by Donatella Versace
Located in Melbourne, VIC
prémode presents Versace RARE S/S 2005 Chaos Couture Gown The Chaos Couture gown from Versace’s Spring/Summer 2005 collection is an exceptionally rare archival treasure. Meticulousl...
Rare John Galliano S/S 2004 Sculptural Stretch Evening Dress Mermaid Silhouette
By John Galliano
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and increasingly hard-to-find John Galliano Spring/Summer 2004 sculptural evening dress, showcasing the designer's unmistakable mastery of body-conscious draping and femin...
RARE Prada 2006 Pleated Silk & Lace Lingerie Style Evening Cocktail Dress 42
By Prada
Located in Switzerland, CH
Romantic details and retro suggestions inspire this lingerie dress that combines the elegant sheen of silk and the romantic delicacy of lace. DETAILS: A rare find - this Prada dr...
A Rare Couture Evening Kaftan By Madeleine Chéruit Boulanger Circa 1920/30
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1920/1930 French Haute Couture Rare Collectible Haute Couture coat or kaftan of evening / interior labelled by Chéruit Wormser and Boulanger, 21 place Vendôme Paris. Black wool...
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 collector’s piece, showcasing the house’s signature sensuality and expert draping.
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
rare GUY LAROCHE COUTURE 2006 Vintage Runway green lace grey silk mermaid gown
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare GUY LAROCHE COUTURE 2006 Vintage Runway green crossover lace bust grey silk mermaid evening gown IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/E00431 Brand: Guy Laroche Couture Collection: 2006 - Run...
$2,886Sale Price|35% Off
rare Runway MOSCHINO Couture! 2014 Junk Food Potato Chip one shoulder gown IT40
By Jeremy Scott, Moschino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare Runway MOSCHINO Couture! 2014 Junk Food Potato Chip one shoulder gown IT40 Reference: TGAS/B02190 Brand: Moschino Designer: Jeremy Scott Collection: Fall Winter 2014 - Runway Ma...
rare FENDI 2017 Riwau Blazon Cherub Gauze black silk empire gown dress FR38 M
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare FENDI 2017 Riwau Blazon Cherub Gauze black silk gauze angels print empire gown dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS/G00167 Brand: Fendi Model: Abito Blazon Gauze Collection: Spring/Summ...
1988 Romeo Gigli black tulle gown with asymmetrical shoulder
By Romeo Gigli
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Extremely rare black tulle evening gown designed by Romeo Gigli for his Fall/Winter 1988 collection.
Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci Black Silk Ruffle Gown late 2000s
By Riccardo Tisci, Givenchy
Located in Milano, IT
• Rare Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci evening gown from the late 2000s • Crafted in fluid black silk with a soft satin finish and dramatic elongated silhouette • Deep plunging neckline f...
Gucci x Alessandro Michele, Tiger Embroidered Red Tulle Gown, Spring-Summer 2017
By Alessandro Michele, Gucci
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb and rare tiger embroidered red tulle evening gown by Alessandro Michele for the Gucci 2017 Spring/Summer collection.
Vintage Alexander McQueen FW 2007 “Castle & Skeleton Fairy” Silk Black Gown 42
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
A captivating example of Alexander McQueen’s poetic and darkly romantic vision, this rare silk evening gown from the Fall/Winter 2007 collection showcases one of the season’s most me...
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.
1985 Jacqueline De Ribes black velvet RUNWAY couture gown sheer lace panels
By Jacqueline de Ribes
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Extremely rare Jacqueline de Ribes evening gown dating to 1985.
Rare Teal Traina Printed Silk Gauze Summer Evening Dress
By Teal Traina
Located in New York, NY
Teal Traina Anglo Indian inspired silk gauze print dress in magenta, yellow, lavender on white ground. Hidden front zip closure with self button and gilt chain detail. Raised waist w...
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.
Rare 1940s Taffetas Silk Dress
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous 1940s peach pink silk dress featuring maxi length, fixed flounces on front bust & goes on back sleeves, bias cut with many tailoring details, maxi length. In good vinta...
Vintage 1970s Lillie Rubin Blue Sequin Halter Disco Studio 54 Gown Maxi Dress 70
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
SEO Keywords Vintage Lillie Rubin gown, 1970s disco dress, Studio 54 dress, blue sequin gown, paillette sequin dress, halter evening gown, open back gown, cowl neck dress, sapphire ...
Valentino Night Vintage Black Velvet & Lace Plunging Gown, c. 1980s–1990s US 6
By Valentino Night, Valentino Garavani
Located in Montgomery, TX
A rare and striking vintage evening gown from Valentino Night, rendered in sumptuous black velvet with exquisite lace detailing — a hallmark of the label’s more exclusive formalwear.
NWT 1990s Thomas Steinbruck Size 12 Black Gray Ombre Silk Vintage 90s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning brand new with original Bergdorf Goodman store tags still attached 1990s THOMAS STEINBRUCK black and grey silk evening gown! This rare find is so flattering on.
Vintage RARE COUTURE VIP Black Dress
By Moschino Couture
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage RARE COUTURE VIP Black Dress Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust, waist and hips: Shoulder: 13.5 inches Bust: 18 inches Waist: 14.5 inches Hips: 19.5 inches Len...
Rare PACO RABANNE SS 1998 Reveal Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Berlin, BE
In an unforgettable moment of runway alchemy, Paco Rabanne’s Spring/Summer 1998 collection delivered one of the most quietly theatrical fashion sleights of hand in ‘90s couture: a dr...
Rare Gianni Versace 1999 Velvet Burnout Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
This exquisite vintage Versace dress from 1999 exemplifies Donatella Versace’s bold and luxurious design vision. Crafted from green velvet burnout fabric, it features an elegant lon...
Jean Muir Dress Documented 1971 Rare
By Jean Muir
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Dress just takes my breath away! It is one of my favorites from Jean Muir. The fabric with a moire effect has incredible drape, that just flows and moves with your body. Empir...
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford lace dress From his SS 1996 collection for Gucci Finest black lace Fully lined with nude silk Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 38 Seen in the AD campaig...
Alexander McQueen Rare Runway Caftan Dress NWT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander McQueen caftan style dress designed by Sarah Burton in her debut s/s 2011 collection for the brand. Empire style fashioned of silk chiffon in warm shades of muted gold w...
Fine and Rare 1986 Antony Price Purple Bird Dress
By Antony Price
Located in London, GB
Fine and rare 1986 'bird dress' by legendary British designer Antony Price who created some of the most exclusive and glamourous evening wear of the 1970s and 1980s. The fabric is a ...
Rare Hot Thierry Mugler Dress SS1994 iconic Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Black Dress SS 1994 Spring Summer Collection. Extremely rare collectors piece. Elegant, fabulous and timeless. The perfect little black dress with the iconic Thierry ...
Vintage F/W 2002 Rare Runway Black Lace Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Fall Winter 2002 rare black guipure lace dress. As seen on the runway, look 33. Features guipure lace body, long sleeves with pleated cuffs, op...
Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 1990 Rare Iconic Silk Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Berlin, BE
In a fleeting moment of pure sartorial poetry, Paco Rabanne defied his own reputation for armor-like futurism and delivered something ethereal, sensual, and utterly unforgettable. Th...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
CALLAGHAN BY NICOLAS GHESQUIÈRE SS 01 Rare asymmetric draped dress
By CALLAGHAN
Located in Milano, MILANO
Spring Summer 2001 rare asymmetric draped dress by Callaghan by Nicolas Ghesquière One long sleeve only Fringed belt 65% acetate 35% nylon
Thierry Mugler Stunning Rare Archival Black Linen Goddess Dress SS 1982
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
An extremely rare Museum worthy treasure of Manfred Thierry Mugler’s early mastery, this black linen gown from the Spring/Summer 1982 Collection stands as one of the designer’s most ...
Escada CHIC! & RARE One Sleeve Black Jet Hand-Beaded Chic Dress NWT Size 6
By Escada
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Silhouettes: Structured yet fluid evening maxi shapes, silk-chiffon draping, and dramatic ball gown skirts.
Christian Dior Rare Raf Simmons Runway Embroidered Silk Dress
By Christian Dior, Raf Simons for Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raf Simmons for Christian Dior s/s 2015 as seen on the runway. A collection combining 18th century fashion mixed with 21st century fashion style. Raf Simons is considered a pione...
Rare 1970s Halston Couture Vintage 1976 Gold Lamé One Shoulder 70s Sarong Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
vintage halston couture dress, 1976 halston, gold lamé dress, gold lame gown, one shoulder evening dress, sarong dress, studio 54 fashion, disco glamour, museum quality fashion, barb...
Rare Hot Thierry Mugler Dress SS1994 iconic Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Black Dress SS 1994 Spring Summer Collection. Extremely rare collectors piece. Elegant, fabulous and timeless. The perfect little black dress with the iconic Thierry ...
Iconic Thierry Mugler Couture FW 2001 Leo Runway Dress Rare
By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
STUNNING iconic Thierry Mugler Couture dress from the 2001 FW Collection. Extremely rare documented Runway Gown . Abstract leo print pattern dress with the most beautiful glitter s...
Rare 1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Valut / Bank Note Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Jean Paul Gaultier bank note printed dress, in fabric and mesh. Size XS (wide wearability). Condition: Excellent.
$7,019Sale Price|22% Off
UNWORN Rare Dolce & Gabbana 1998 Chinese Lantern Print Corset Hook Midi Dress S
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
BREATHTAKING DOLCE & GABBANA CHINESE PRINT CORSET DRESS GOWN COLLECTOR'S PIECE DETAILS: A DOLCE & GABBANA classic signature piece that will last you for years Fr...
Christian Lacroix Rare Runway Couture Jacket Blouse Ball Skirt, Corset Grand!
By Chanel, Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the early 80's Christian Lacroix was hailed as the new emerging designer of contemporary Haute Couture. And when he opened his own House in 1987 there was no doubt that his extrav...
Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1988 / 89 Les Infernales Dress Rare Purple
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In the electrifying world of Thierry Mugler, fashion was never just about dressing - it was an act of transformation. And in his Fall/Winter 1988/89 Les Infernales (She Devils) Colle...
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2020 Runway Lemarie laser cut feather dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2020 Runway Maison Lemarie black laser cut feather rosette petal embellished dress Reference: TGAS/F00703 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexan...
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE AW2017 Runway black sheer tulle flared dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE AW2017 Runway black sheer tulle flared dress Reference: TGAS/F00909 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Collection: Fall Winter 201...
Thierry Mugler Activ - Rare 1980s Vintage Dress -Tobacco Linen - Copper Buttons
By Thierry Mugler
Located in KENT, United Kingdom
Product Details: Thierry Mugler Activ - Rare 1980s Vintage Dress - Signature ‘Mugler’ Copper Popper Button + Square-Tip Collar Details - Made in Italy - Curved Hemline + Side Split D...
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE AW2022 Runway Lognon pleated lace ruffle dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE AW2022 Runway Lognon black pleated tulle lace ruffle mini dress Reference: TGAS/F00749 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Collecti...
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black velvet taffeta ruffle slit bodysuit dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE black velvet taffeta ruffle high slit bodysuit dress Reference: TGAS/F00736 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Collection: Couture...
Kaufmanfranco NWT Rare Tiger Sequins Hand Beaded Sleevless Cocktail Dress Size 4
By KaufmanFranco
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This dress is spectacular. Purchased in Beverly Hills at Neiman Marcus. Retailed for over $3800. From the 2015 Collection, brilliantly designed by Kaufmanfranco. each sequin attached...
Dolce & Gabbana "Naomi Campbell" Rare Runway Vintage Inspired Flapper Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dolce & Gabbana rare rich emerald green silk fringe dress worn on the runway by Naomi Campbell. Inspired by the 1920's fun flapper dresses this one is beautifully designed with much...
Rare Thierry Mugler Dress FW 1989/90 HIVER BUICK Sculptural
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Sharp, seductive, and unapologetically commanding - this Thierry Mugler masterpiece from the Hiver Buick Collection FW 1989/90 is a dream of architectural tailoring and kinetic drama...
Rare Thierry Mugler SS 1988 Iconic Été Africain Collection Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare collectors piece, original dress from the legendary 1988 Thierry Mugler Spring Summer "African Collection". The pattern was a signature pattern of the Collection. Stu...
1996 Rare Gianni Versace Couture Dress as seen on Princess Diana
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Montgomery, TX
1996 Rare Gianni Versace Couture Dress as seen on Princess Diana. Her dress was custom made in royal purple color, but had the same cut. IT Size 40 67% Silk, 33% Rayon Fully lined le...
Rare Alexander McQueen x Sarah Burton SS 2022 crystal embellished org €27900
By Alexander McQueen
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Alexander McQueen returned to their London roots with a show for the books. Org price €27900!! Extremely rare Alexander McQueen chandelier dress - only a few were made!! CRYSTAL em...
ISSEY MIYAKE 1980's Vintage deconstructed 3 sleeves striped sweater dress M Rare
By Issey Miyake
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ISSEY MIYAKE 1980's Vintage deconstructed 3 sleeves striped sweater dress M Rare Reference: CRTI/A00521 Brand: Issey Miyake Collection: 1980s Material: Wool Color: Purple Pattern: St...
Thierry Mugler Archival Flower Petal Dress Rare FW 1989/90 Drama
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. The extremey rare Thierry Mugler Flower Petal dress. This gorgeous dress is beautifully constructed and reminds of an abstract flower, FW 1989/90 HIVE...
Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1988 / 89 Les Infernales Dress Rare Violet
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
In the electrifying world of Thierry Mugler, fashion was never just about dressing - it was an act of transformation. And in his Fall/Winter 1988/89 Les Infernales (She Devils) Colle...
Rare Thierry Mugler SS 1988 Été Africain dramatic Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
There is something almost ceremonial about this Thierry Mugler Spring/Summer 1988 Été Africain Collection dress - a piece that doesn’t merely clothe the body, but consecrates it. Cut...
DOLCE & GABBANA SS 06 Rare and Iconic Lace Long Sleeve Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Milano, MILANO
Spring Summer 2006 rare and iconic lace long sleeve dress by Dolce & Gabbana. Silk satin trims at sides. Cotton sangallo frills and satin ribbons. Silk lining. Zip at the back. The c...
Comme des Garcons Rare "Limited Edition" Black Deconstructed Embroidered Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Comme des Garcons "Limited Edition" "Masterpiece" black Deconstructed dress/top accented with hand-embroidered top stitching throughout. Made of lightweight black spring wool, th...
Yearick Hand Beaded Bronze and Black Bugle Bead & Sequin Tank Dress Rare Size 18
By Stephen Yearick
Located in Palm Desert, CA
It’s rare to find a hand beaded gown by a leading New York designer in larger size. This gown was specially ordered in size 18. This luxe, timeless gown was never worn. Yearick label...
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.
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