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

Vintage 2009 Versace Black Silk Gown NWT

$5,836Sale Price|20% Off

Size: 38

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

New Limited Edition Schiaparelli Timeless  Evening Gown
New Limited Edition Schiaparelli Timeless  Evening Gown

New Limited Edition Schiaparelli Timeless Evening Gown

By Schiaparelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Schiaparelli rare limited edition bias cut gown from the 2021 collection by Daniel Roseberry. Black

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Louis Vuitton Grecian Oatmeal Beige Pleated Evening Gown
Louis Vuitton Grecian Oatmeal Beige Pleated Evening Gown

Louis Vuitton Grecian Oatmeal Beige Pleated Evening Gown

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Absolutely stunning and rare Louis Vuitton Grecian-inspired gown, crafted in a beautiful soft beige

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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38

UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38

By Tom Ford for Gucci, 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...

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1990s Italian Mini Dress

1988 Romeo Gigli black tulle gown with asymmetrical shoulder
1988 Romeo Gigli black tulle gown with asymmetrical shoulder

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

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

MUGLER FW 1998 Lingerie Revisited Gown Sheer Iconic Dress
MUGLER FW 1998 Lingerie Revisited Gown Sheer Iconic Dress

MUGLER FW 1998 Lingerie Revisited Gown Sheer Iconic Dress

By Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Stunning extremely rare MUGLER gown - FW 1998 'Lingerie Revisited / Helmut Newton' Collection

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

2008 Vintage Versace Violet Silk Chiffon Dress Gown NWT
2008 Vintage Versace Violet Silk Chiffon Dress Gown NWT

2008 Vintage Versace Violet Silk Chiffon Dress Gown NWT

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

back in 2008: Over $18,000 A breathtaking piece of fashion history, this rare archival Versace gown

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Tan Giudicelli vintage bustier black couture gown, 1980s
Tan Giudicelli vintage bustier black couture gown, 1980s

Tan Giudicelli vintage bustier black couture gown, 1980s

By Tan Giudicelli

Located in New York, NY

. This amazing, very rare floor-length gown created from mesh, tulle and decorated with drapery and

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s
Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s

Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

This is a very rare vintage 1940s Chanel couture gown. Straight silhouette gown comprising a skirt

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1640s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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

ATELIER VERSACE Multicolor Beaded Evening Mermaid Haute Couture Gown & Heels 39
ATELIER VERSACE Multicolor Beaded Evening Mermaid Haute Couture Gown & Heels 39

ATELIER VERSACE Multicolor Beaded Evening Mermaid Haute Couture Gown & Heels 39

By Atelier Versace

Located in Switzerland, CH

Just breathtaking - a rare ATELIER VERSACE Evening Gown An amazing Haute Couture Piece Seen on

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

MUGLER FW 1998 Lingerie Revisited Dress Sheer Iconic Runway Gown
MUGLER FW 1998 Lingerie Revisited Dress Sheer Iconic Runway Gown

MUGLER FW 1998 Lingerie Revisited Dress Sheer Iconic Runway Gown

By Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Stunning extremely rare MUGLER gown, FW 1998 'Lingerie Revisited / Helmut Newton' Collection

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versus by ANTHONY VACCARELLO Versace Black Backless Lion Long Evening Gown
Versus by ANTHONY VACCARELLO Versace Black Backless Lion Long Evening Gown

Versus by ANTHONY VACCARELLO Versace Black Backless Lion Long Evening Gown

By Anthony Vaccarello, Versus Versace

Located in PUTNEY, NSW

Versus by ANTHONY VACCARELLO RUNWAY rare sold out backless gown. Capsule collection with ANTHONY

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

Vintage 1982 Bob Mackie Red Fully Beaded Dress Gown size US 6
Vintage 1982 Bob Mackie Red Fully Beaded Dress Gown size US 6

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

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1980s American Evening Dresses

Rare 1940s Taffetas Silk Dress
Rare 1940s Taffetas Silk Dress

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 vintage c...

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1940s 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

Oscar de la Renta Velvet Couture 1970 Sequin Ostrich Feather Gown (Vogue mag)
Oscar de la Renta Velvet Couture 1970 Sequin Ostrich Feather Gown (Vogue mag)

Oscar de la Renta Velvet Couture 1970 Sequin Ostrich Feather Gown (Vogue mag)

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Kingston, NY

A true museum-worthy treasure, this 1970 Oscar de la Renta evening gown is a rare and dramatic

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1970s Italian Evening Dresses

John Anthony Couture 1980s Black Velvet and Tulle One-of-a-Kind Gala Gown
John Anthony Couture 1980s Black Velvet and Tulle One-of-a-Kind Gala Gown

John Anthony Couture 1980s Black Velvet and Tulle One-of-a-Kind Gala Gown

By John Anthony

Located in Kingston, NY

made-to-order, never mass-produced, rendering every gown a rare collectible work of art. This gown is

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Christian Dior By John Galliano S/S 1998 In A Boudoir Mood White Pearl Gown
Christian Dior By John Galliano S/S 1998 In A Boudoir Mood White Pearl Gown

Christian Dior By John Galliano S/S 1998 In A Boudoir Mood White Pearl Gown

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Jersey City, NJ

this condition are exceptionally rare — a museum-worthy gown and a serious investment in the golden age

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1990s French Evening Gowns

2009 Vintage Versace One Shoulder Blue Silk Dress Gown as Seen on Donatella 38
2009 Vintage Versace One Shoulder Blue Silk Dress Gown as Seen on Donatella 38

2009 Vintage Versace One Shoulder Blue Silk Dress Gown as Seen on Donatella 38

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

A breathtaking creation from the 2009 Versace runway, this rare one-shoulder gown captures the

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

2009 Vintage Versace One Shoulder Blue Silk Dress Gown as Seen on Donatella 44
2009 Vintage Versace One Shoulder Blue Silk Dress Gown as Seen on Donatella 44

2009 Vintage Versace One Shoulder Blue Silk Dress Gown as Seen on Donatella 44

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

A breathtaking creation from the 2009 Versace runway, this rare one-shoulder gown captures the

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2004 sheer pink lace silk crystal strap dress gown
Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2004 sheer pink lace silk crystal strap dress gown

Dolce & Gabbana F/W 2004 sheer pink lace silk crystal strap dress gown

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Milano, Lombardia

An Incredibly rare floor length gown from Dolce & Gabbana's Fall 2004 collection Pink silk and lace

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Rare 1990s Moschino Couture Tie Dress
Rare 1990s Moschino Couture Tie Dress

Rare 1990s Moschino Couture Tie Dress

By Moschino

Located in London, GB

This extraordinary 1990s Moschino cocktail dress epitomises the dynamism and flare of the designer at his zenith. This piece of top label couture is magnificently adorned with pure s...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Vintage RARE COUTURE VIP Black Dress
Vintage RARE COUTURE VIP Black Dress

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

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare PACO RABANNE SS 1998 Reveal Dress
Rare PACO RABANNE SS 1998 Reveal Dress

Rare PACO RABANNE SS 1998 Reveal Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Berlin, BE

exceedingly rare treasure - is more than a dress. It's a sartorial sleight-of-hand, a high-concept collectible

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Gianni Versace 1999 Velvet Burnout Dress
Rare Gianni Versace 1999 Velvet Burnout Dress

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...

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Muir Dress Documented 1971 Rare
Jean Muir Dress Documented 1971 Rare

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...

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

2000 Versace Rare and Iconic Pink Jungle Silk Dress
2000 Versace Rare and Iconic Pink Jungle Silk Dress

2000 Versace Rare and Iconic Pink Jungle Silk Dress

By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in Paris, FR

Vogue wearing the same dress. see all attached images A collector and rare piece. Please note that

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen Rare Runway Caftan Dress  NWT
Alexander McQueen Rare Runway Caftan Dress  NWT

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...

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2010s Evening Dresses

Rare Hot Thierry Mugler Dress SS1994 iconic Black Dress
Rare Hot Thierry Mugler Dress SS1994 iconic Black Dress

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

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Gianfranco Ferre Asymmetric Avant Garde Croco Evening Dress
Rare Gianfranco Ferre Asymmetric Avant Garde Croco Evening Dress

Rare Gianfranco Ferre Asymmetric Avant Garde Croco Evening Dress

By Gianfranco Ferré, Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Over-the-top avant garde genuine croc, silk, organza and spandex dress by Gianfranco Ferre. Offered brand new. Ferre's death leaves a legacy of magnificent artful and uniquely con...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Fine and Rare 1986 Antony Price Purple Bird Dress
Fine and Rare 1986 Antony Price Purple Bird Dress

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

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1980s British Evening Dresses

Vintage F/W 2002 Rare Runway Black Lace Dress
Vintage F/W 2002 Rare Runway Black Lace Dress

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

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 1990 Rare Iconic Silk Dress
Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 1990 Rare Iconic Silk Dress

Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 1990 Rare Iconic Silk Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Berlin, BE

only Rabanne could envision with such delicacy. What makes this piece breathtakingly rare is not just

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black

Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and more like a stage

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1990s French Evening Dresses and 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

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

CALLAGHAN BY NICOLAS GHESQUIÈRE SS 01 Rare asymmetric draped dress
CALLAGHAN BY NICOLAS GHESQUIÈRE SS 01 Rare asymmetric draped dress

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

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

Christian Dior Rare Raf Simmons Runway Embroidered Silk Dress
Christian Dior Rare Raf Simmons Runway Embroidered Silk Dress

Christian Dior Rare Raf Simmons Runway Embroidered Silk Dress

By Raf Simons for Christian Dior, 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...

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2010s Evening Dresses

Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1988 / 89 Les Infernales Dress Rare Purple
Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1988 / 89 Les Infernales Dress Rare Purple

Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1988 / 89 Les Infernales Dress Rare Purple

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

heroines. Thie beautiful and extremely rare piece of Fashion History commands attention to own every room

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1980s French Evening Dresses

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

Rare Hot Thierry Mugler Dress SS1994 iconic Black Dress
Rare Hot Thierry Mugler Dress SS1994 iconic Black Dress

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

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Rare Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary rare gown you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Red and more. You’re likely to find the perfect rare gown among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Gucci, Alexander McQueen and Gianni Versace — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

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Prices for a rare gown can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $42,000, while, on average they fetch $2,298.

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.

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