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 viscose with an elegant fluid drape.
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 viscose with an elegant fluid drape.
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.
Vintage John Galliano Black Lace Bias-Cut Gown, 2007
By John Galliano
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage John Galliano Black Lace Bias-Cut Gown, 2007 Ethereal and unapologetically sensual, this rare Galliano gown from Spring 2007 captures the designer’s signature tension betwee...
2008 Vintage Versace Violet Silk Chiffon Dress Gown NWT
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE GOWN FW 2008 Size: IT 44 (US 8 approx.) Condition: Pristine, New with Tags Original Retail back in 2008: Over $18,000 A breathtaking piece of fashion history, this rare arc...
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 - charged with seduction and kinetic electricity.
Tan Giudicelli vintage bustier black couture gown, 1980s
By Tan Giudicelli
Located in New York, NY
In 1984, he found funding for his own ready-to-wear label. This amazing, very rare floor-length gown created from mesh, tulle and decorated with drapery and flowers.
Roberto Cavalli Navy Floor Length Gown With Train - Early 2000s
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
A rare and exceptionally constructed archive gown from Roberto Cavalli, dating to the early 2000s and representing the house at its most refined.
Larry LeGaspi 1990s White Iridescent Sequin One-Shoulder Rosette Evening Gown
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This iconic Larry LeGaspi 1990s white iridescent sequin one-shoulder rosette evening gown is a rare and striking piece that embodies the flamboyant glamour of the era.
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 - charged with seduction and kinetic electricity.
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 back, silk, no more tag of the brand and the size it can fit large size (US 6/8/10)
Gianni Versace Couture Fall 2001 Black Silk Chiffon Tan Leather Belted Gown
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
In great condition Gucci by Tom Ford python bag is also available separately Made in Italy Marked Size 38 Model in video is US Size 6, 5’8 feet tall Measurements: ( lots of stretch)...
F/W 2000 Thierry Mugler Rhinestone Burgundy Velvet Single Shoulder Gown 42FR
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This deep burgundy velvet gown from Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 2000 collection, designed by Manfred Mugler, is a rare archival piece.
Norma Kamali 1993 Vintage Black Lace Strapless Mermaid Evening Gown M
By Norma Kamali, OMO Norma Kamali
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
An exceptional and increasingly rare vintage evening gown from Norma Kamali’s celebrated OMO line, dating to her iconic 1993 ready-to-wear collection.
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 Selma Blair One of the most famous pieces by Atelier Versace Made of many multicolored...
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.
Madame Grès Haute Couture Black Elegant Evening Gown 1960s Gres Dress
By Madame Gres
Located in Berlin, BE
There are garments that dress the body and there are those that shape the soul. This rare and breathtaking evening gown by Madame Grès, dating from the 1960s, stands as a masterclass...
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...
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.
$1,232Sale Price|34% Off
Versus by ANTHONY VACCARELLO Versace Black Backless Lion Long Evening Gown
By Versus Versace, Anthony Vaccarello
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Versus by ANTHONY VACCARELLO RUNWAY rare sold out backless gown. Capsule collection with ANTHONY VACCARELLO A showstopper!
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.
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House.
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 Garavani, Valentino Night
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.
Valentino 98 Vintage black embellished tassel backless sequin maxi dress gown
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage An incredibly rare black embellished gown from Valentino Spring/Summer 1998 Beautiful fine silk crepe that is cut on the bias, means that the dress drapes and moul...
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
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 example of the designer’s early couture legacy.
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.
ANDREW GROVES Demi Couture A/W 1998 "Ourselves Alone" Black Dress Gown
Located in Thiensville, WI
ANDREW GROVES Demi Couture A/W 1998 "Ourselves Alone" Black Dress Gown This INCREDIBLY RARE dress was designed by Andrew Groves, a Fashion Designer and Professior of Design for his ...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
John Anthony Couture 1980s Black Velvet and Tulle One-of-a-Kind Gala Gown
By John Anthony
Located in Kingston, NY
Each piece was made-to-order, never mass-produced, rendering every gown a rare collectible work of art. This gown is couture at its most powerful: gala-ready, red carpet-worthy, and ...
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 height of Donatella Versace’s dramatic glamour.
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 height of Donatella Versace’s dramatic glamour.
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...
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. Deep plungin...
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...
Rare Versace Betty Boop Dress
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Rare 90s Versace Betty Boop blue dress, size 42 IT. Condition: Really good.
$16,800Sale Price|40% Off
Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Ivory Silk Crepe Wedding Gown, France, circa 1943
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Kingston, NY
Bias-cut and entirely hand-finished, the gown is a rare surviving example of French couture produced under the German Occupation.
$3,360Sale Price|30% Off
Badgley Mischka Attributed Ivory Beaded Lace Silk Bridal Gown, Circa 2000
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Kingston, NY
Presented in exceptional vintage condition, with beadwork intact and fabric retaining its original luminosity, this gown represents a rare opportunity to acquire a true designer brid...
Nina Ricci Spring 2013 Hot Pink Gown Lace Back Velvet Bow Dress Size 34 2 / 4
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
• Designer: Nina Ricci • Collection: Spring/Summer 2013 Runway (Lookbook & catwalk confirmed) • Color: Vibrant fuchsia pink with black bow accent • Features: One-shoulder drape,...
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...
Vintage 1930's Green Silk Lamé Evening Gown Amber Lamé UK 12-14 US 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most exquisite shade of moss green crepe silk, set off by an abstract silk lamé pattern in shades of amber, yellow and cream set against a black background with gold ...
Museum 1920s Mariano Fortuny Delphos Amber Gold Pleated Silk Murano Gown
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This is an exquisite and rare Mariano Fortuny Delphos gown from the 1920s, a true example of early 20th-century couture and textile artistry.
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 ...
NWT GUCCI by Tom Ford F/W 2002 Runway Finale Size 40 Black Silk Lace Up Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous brand new with tags vintage TOM FORD for GUCCI fall 2002 runway finale gown ! This rare beauty that closed the runway show in 2002 laces up the back.
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 ...
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...
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. Of Bianchini Férier ivory and black satin backed rayon acetate crêpe inset with int...
$3,020Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Gai Mattiolo Couture Black Crystal Embellished Evening Dress 1990s
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Extraordinary ensemble signed Gai Mattiolo Couture dating back to the early 1990s, consisting of black longuette dress and matching bolero, made in the glamorous and theatrical style...
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 ...
UNWORN Gianni Versace Couture 2001 Rare Cognac Brown Leather Evening Dress 40
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
A true gem! This is a very rare and out-of-the-ordinary gown From the VERSACE Fall 2001 collection Dramatic cleavage In a rare cognac color for a sexy, uni look Soft cognac-colored f...
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...
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 ...
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.
Iconic Thierry Mugler Couture FW 2001 Leo Runway Dress Rare
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
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...
AZZEDINE ALAÏA SS 86 iconic and rare knitted shirt dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Milano, MILANO
Spring Summer 1986 iconic and rare knitted shirt dress by Azzedine Alaïa Silver press buttons on the front The composition is 100% acetate
Escada CHIC! & RARE One Sleeve Black Jet Hand-Beaded Chic Dress NWT Size 6
By Escada
Located in Palm Desert, CA
European Escada size 36 fits US size 6. This gown retailed for $8,675.00 Escada limited edition gowns and couture pieces are rare, highly collectible luxury items known for maximali...
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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