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Moschino Rare Teddy Valley of the Dolls - Runway Dress
Moschino Rare Teddy Valley of the Dolls - Runway Dress

Moschino Rare Teddy Valley of the Dolls - Runway Dress

By Moschino Couture

Located in Iba, PH

Moschino RTW Spring 2017, Valley of the Dolls. One of Jeremy Scott's collection of life-size paper doll clothes. The trend has taken hold in a major way the season. Runway look #19....

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Beautiful Rare Archival Thierry Mugler SS 1991 Sexy Silk Cocktail Dress
Beautiful Rare Archival Thierry Mugler SS 1991 Sexy Silk Cocktail Dress

Beautiful Rare Archival Thierry Mugler SS 1991 Sexy Silk Cocktail Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Showstopper! Thierry Mugler, Spring Summer 1991, The Diana Ross Collection In this extraordinary dress,legend Manfred Thierry Mugler treats the female body as something to be compos...

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Rare Dolce & Gabbana 1990s Vintage Corset Dress with Giraffe Animal Print 40
Rare Dolce & Gabbana 1990s Vintage Corset Dress with Giraffe Animal Print 40

Rare Dolce & Gabbana 1990s Vintage Corset Dress with Giraffe Animal Print 40

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Switzerland, CH

BREATHTAKING DOLCE & GABBANA ANIMAL PRINT CORSET DRESS COLLECTOR'S PIECE SEEN ON BEYONCE AND SATC'S SAMANTHA DETAILS: A DOLCE & GABBANA classic signature piece that ...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Rare FENDI by Karl Lagerfeld Y2K Silk & Ostrich Layered Cocktail Dress 40
Rare FENDI by Karl Lagerfeld Y2K Silk & Ostrich Layered Cocktail Dress 40

Rare FENDI by Karl Lagerfeld Y2K Silk & Ostrich Layered Cocktail Dress 40

By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi

Located in Switzerland, CH

Stunning silk dress by Fendi Finest silk ruched in layers Trimmed with ostrich feathers Simply slips on 100% Silk Made in Italy Size 40 Dry Clean Only

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

rare Dolce & Gabbana VINTAGE Black Satin Lingerie Corset Bustier Dress IT 42
rare Dolce & Gabbana VINTAGE Black Satin Lingerie Corset Bustier Dress IT 42

rare Dolce & Gabbana VINTAGE Black Satin Lingerie Corset Bustier Dress IT 42

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in San Diego, CA

Authentic Dolce & Gabbana black lingerie corset bustier dress Size IT 42 approx US 8 Medium Capture the iconic Dolce & Gabbana aesthetic with this satin mini corset dress from th...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Rare CHANEL Deep Cleavage Black Crochet Knit Midi Cocktail Dress LBD 38
Rare CHANEL Deep Cleavage Black Crochet Knit Midi Cocktail Dress LBD 38

Rare CHANEL Deep Cleavage Black Crochet Knit Midi Cocktail Dress LBD 38

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Switzerland, CH

Lovely interpretation of the timeless Chanel classic little black dress A true Chanel signature piece that will last for many years Bodyhugging fit with a sexy deep cleavage So versa...

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

rare VERSACE 2023 La Vacanza Runway black butterfly harness dress IT38 XS
rare VERSACE 2023 La Vacanza Runway black butterfly harness dress IT38 XS

rare VERSACE 2023 La Vacanza Runway black butterfly harness dress IT38 XS

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare VERSACE Dua Lipa 2023 La Vacanza Runway black butterfly harness dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Rare 1990s Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier " Tarzan & Jane " Leopard Dress
Rare 1990s Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier " Tarzan & Jane " Leopard Dress

Rare 1990s Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier " Tarzan & Jane " Leopard Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in San Diego, CA

Super rare, "Tarzan and Jane" leopard print dress, Amazing attention to detail. Can be worn with

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Rare 2013 Versace Atelier Gold Metal Fringe Tie Dyed Gabardine Dress
Rare 2013 Versace Atelier Gold Metal Fringe Tie Dyed Gabardine Dress

Rare 2013 Versace Atelier Gold Metal Fringe Tie Dyed Gabardine Dress

By Atelier Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

Dion Rare museum-level piece. Archive treasure. An iconic creation from Donatella Versace’s Spring

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

RARE Dolce & Gabbana Y2K Floral Silk Fringe Lace-up Knit Dress "Great Gatsby"
RARE Dolce & Gabbana Y2K Floral Silk Fringe Lace-up Knit Dress "Great Gatsby"

RARE Dolce & Gabbana Y2K Floral Silk Fringe Lace-up Knit Dress "Great Gatsby"

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Switzerland, CH

GORGEOUS DOLCE & GABBANA SILK FRINGE CORSET DRESS FLAPPER DRESS AS FROM THE MOVIE THE GREAT GATSBY SHOWN ON RUNWAY SHOW, AD CAMPAIGN AND IN MANY MAGAZINES DETAILS: A DOLCE &...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Rare Zoran crepe-de chine tunic
Rare Zoran crepe-de chine tunic

Rare Zoran crepe-de chine tunic

$1,285

Size: small-medium

Rare Zoran crepe-de chine tunic

By Zoran

Located in New York, NY

This rare elegant Zoran silk crepe-de-chine "Studio 54" item can be worn as a tunic or can

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1970s Italian Mini Dress

Paco Rabanne Rare Rhodoïd One-off Dress, Circa 1960/70s
Paco Rabanne Rare Rhodoïd One-off Dress, Circa 1960/70s

Paco Rabanne Rare Rhodoïd One-off Dress, Circa 1960/70s

By Paco Rabanne

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Paco Rabanne - One-off dress, composed of rhodoïd chips and gauffered ribbons. Circa 1960/70s. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions:...

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1960s French Day Dresses

Rare Vintage Adam Beall Black + Red Strapless Silk ' Pouf ' Dress
Rare Vintage Adam Beall Black + Red Strapless Silk ' Pouf ' Dress

Rare Vintage Adam Beall Black + Red Strapless Silk ' Pouf ' Dress

By Adam Beall

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing and RARE! Vintage mid 1980s Adam Beall dress! Black silk , with red silk peek-a-boo bits at

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Moschino Couture! S/S RTW Rare Color Block Shop Tag Dress, 1996
Moschino Couture! S/S RTW Rare Color Block Shop Tag Dress, 1996

Moschino Couture! S/S RTW Rare Color Block Shop Tag Dress, 1996

By Moschino Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare Moschino Couture dress from the Spring 1996 Ready-To-Wear collection. Classic color-blocking

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20th Century Day Dresses

Rare 1970s Townley Blue + White Paisley Flower Print Vintage 70s Dress
Rare 1970s Townley Blue + White Paisley Flower Print Vintage 70s Dress

Rare 1970s Townley Blue + White Paisley Flower Print Vintage 70s Dress

By Townley, Neiman Marcus

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare late 70s TOWNLEY for NEIMAN MARCUS blue and white paisley flower print Avant

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

NÖR Denmark Abstrat Faux Leather Panel Jersey Midi Dress size 2 Black RARE
NÖR Denmark Abstrat Faux Leather Panel Jersey Midi Dress size 2 Black RARE

NÖR Denmark Abstrat Faux Leather Panel Jersey Midi Dress size 2 Black RARE

Located in San Diego, CA

NÖR Denmark Faux Leather Panel Midi Dress - Avant Garde Goth tagged size 2 A perfect blend of Scandinavian minimalism and edgy, high-end design. Crafted from a comfortable black je...

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2010s Turkish Informal Dresses

rare PRADA 2018 Runway Abito multi tulle sporty logo dress IT42 M
rare PRADA 2018 Runway Abito multi tulle sporty logo dress IT42 M

rare PRADA 2018 Runway Abito multi tulle sporty logo dress IT42 M

By Miuccia Prada, Prada

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare PRADA 2018 Runway Abito multi neon yellow orange black tulle sporty logo dress IT42 M

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960's Rare Black Caviar Beaded Cocktail Dress Size Large
1960's Rare Black Caviar Beaded Cocktail Dress Size Large

1960's Rare Black Caviar Beaded Cocktail Dress Size Large

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This spectacular cocktail dress is circa 1960's and is beautifully beaded. There is a center back zipper. Excellent condition. Measures (Approximately) Length: 40.5" (Strap to e...

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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

rare VERSACE 2008 black sequins bead embellishment ruffle strap dress IT38 XS
rare VERSACE 2008 black sequins bead embellishment ruffle strap dress IT38 XS

rare VERSACE 2008 black sequins bead embellishment ruffle strap dress IT38 XS

By Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare VERSACE 2008 black sequins bead embellishment ruffle strap dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

rare BURBERRY PRORSUM 2014 cream grey ombre lace dress IT38 XS Olivia Palermo
rare BURBERRY PRORSUM 2014 cream grey ombre lace dress IT38 XS Olivia Palermo

rare BURBERRY PRORSUM 2014 cream grey ombre lace dress IT38 XS Olivia Palermo

By Burberry, Christopher Bailey

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare BURBERRY PRORSUM 2014 cream grey ombre lace dress IT38 XS Olivia Palermo Reference: TGAS

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Super Rare Vintage Future Rifat Ozbek Sexy Ethnic Black Coin Dress
Super Rare Vintage Future Rifat Ozbek Sexy Ethnic Black Coin Dress

Super Rare Vintage Future Rifat Ozbek Sexy Ethnic Black Coin Dress

By Future ozbek, Rifat Özbek

Located in San Diego, CA

Extremely rare vintage Rifat Ozbek dress! This beauty demonstrates the reason Ozbek pieces are so

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

RARE 1967 Vintage B.H. Wragge Mod Silk Psychedelic Wrap Dress
RARE 1967 Vintage B.H. Wragge Mod Silk Psychedelic Wrap Dress

RARE 1967 Vintage B.H. Wragge Mod Silk Psychedelic Wrap Dress

By B.H. Wragge

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible vintage 1967 B.H. Wragge silk wrap dress! Dated, from 1967. Amazing pattern, with vibrant colors! Flattering side bow tie at waist, that is wrapped across inner waist. Fu...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Alber Elbaz Lanvin Hiver 2020 Black Origami Drape RARE Runway Dress Size 10/42
Alber Elbaz Lanvin Hiver 2020 Black Origami Drape RARE Runway Dress Size 10/42

Alber Elbaz Lanvin Hiver 2020 Black Origami Drape RARE Runway Dress Size 10/42

By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Probably the best (most desirable and collectible dress we have had in years). We were a huge fan of Alber Elbaz and his beloved body of work for Lanvin, Paris. This runway collectio...

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2010 "Angels & Demons" "Hells Angels" Sheath Dress RARE
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2010 "Angels & Demons" "Hells Angels" Sheath Dress RARE

ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2010 "Angels & Demons" "Hells Angels" Sheath Dress RARE

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

Alexander McQueen A/W 2010 "Hells Angels" sheath dress. From Alexander McQueen's last collection, "Angels & Demons", in which items were recalled due to a lawsuit with the Hell's Ang...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

rare AZZEDINE ALAIA black 'Plissé Abeille' hand pleated RUNWAY dress
rare AZZEDINE ALAIA black 'Plissé Abeille' hand pleated RUNWAY dress

rare AZZEDINE ALAIA black 'Plissé Abeille' hand pleated RUNWAY dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Rare Azzedine Alaïa “Plissé Abeille” Hand-Pleated Dress Exceptionally rare black “Plissé Abeille

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2010s Italian Maxi Dress

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Rare and extraordinary Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969. Early extraordinary

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1960s French Mini Dress

Rare 90's Vintage Moschino 'Cat Face' Velvet Black Long sleeve body con Dress
Rare 90's Vintage Moschino 'Cat Face' Velvet Black Long sleeve body con Dress

Rare 90's Vintage Moschino 'Cat Face' Velvet Black Long sleeve body con Dress

By Franco Moschino, Moschino

Located in Sheffield, GB

Incredible Vintage early 1990's Moschino black velvet 'Cheap & Chic' label body con dress, featuring novelty Cat face appliqué to the front. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Long sleeves...

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Rare Teal Traina Printed Silk Gauze Summer Evening Dress
Rare Teal Traina Printed Silk Gauze Summer Evening Dress

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...

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1970s American Empire Waist Dresses

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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.

How Much is a Rare Gown?

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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