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Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

Jacques Cassia Couture Strapless Silver Brocade Party Dress - S, 1950s
Jacques Cassia Couture Strapless Silver Brocade Party Dress - S, 1950s

Jacques Cassia Couture Strapless Silver Brocade Party Dress - S, 1950s

By Jacques Cassia

Located in Tucson, AZ

the 1950s is an extremely rare example of his early work, which was much more traditional in design

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1950s Lebanese Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

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Vintage 1950s Ombre Chiffon Party Dress
Vintage 1950s Ombre Chiffon Party Dress

Vintage 1950s Ombre Chiffon Party Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * gold & brown chiffon * acetate & tulle lining * gathered bodice

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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

1950s Draped  Cowl Back & Front Shoulder  Bows Velvet Cocktail Party Dress
1950s Draped  Cowl Back & Front Shoulder  Bows Velvet Cocktail Party Dress

1950s Draped Cowl Back & Front Shoulder Bows Velvet Cocktail Party Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

Amazing dress with Satin front cowl and low back draped cowl with shoulder bows. The dress is a sumptuous black velvet. Lined and metal side zipper Sexy Mad Men! Bust: 36" Wai...

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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

Vintage 1950s Mocha Embroidered Party Dress
Vintage 1950s Mocha Embroidered Party Dress

Vintage 1950s Mocha Embroidered Party Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * light brown organza * tulle/ acetate lining * gold/ brown embroidered

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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

Vintage 1950s Red Dot Taffeta Party Dress
Vintage 1950s Red Dot Taffeta Party Dress

Vintage 1950s Red Dot Taffeta Party Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * red dot print taffeta * tulle lining * back bow tie accent * metal

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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

Vintage 1950s Black Embroidered Organza Party Dress
Vintage 1950s Black Embroidered Organza Party Dress

Vintage 1950s Black Embroidered Organza Party Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * black organza * acetate lining * amazing floral embroidery * gathered

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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

Vintage 1950s White Yellow Star Chiffon Party Dress
Vintage 1950s White Yellow Star Chiffon Party Dress

Vintage 1950s White Yellow Star Chiffon Party Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1950s dress * white & yellow chiffon * acetate lining * awesome star print back

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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

1950s Black Taffeta and Lace Tiered Party Dress with Bows
1950s Black Taffeta and Lace Tiered Party Dress with Bows

1950s Black Taffeta and Lace Tiered Party Dress with Bows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black silk taffeta. Fit-n-flare silhouette. Lace trim. Ruched bodice. Full petticoat. Built-in zipper corset. Bow detail. Zipper back. Excellent condition. Bust: 32" Waist: 24" ...

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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

1950s Black Satin Party Dress with Velvet Trim and Floral Detail
1950s Black Satin Party Dress with Velvet Trim and Floral Detail

1950s Black Satin Party Dress with Velvet Trim and Floral Detail

Located in Houston, TX

1950's black satin cocktail dress with velvet trim and excellent velvet floral detail. The dress is

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1950s Unknown Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

1950's Philip Hulitar Yellow Pleated Silk Draped Hourglass Cocktail Party Dress
1950's Philip Hulitar Yellow Pleated Silk Draped Hourglass Cocktail Party Dress

1950's Philip Hulitar Yellow Pleated Silk Draped Hourglass Cocktail Party Dress

By Philip Hulitar

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is such a seductive and enchanting look from the rare Philip Hulitar 'Old Hollywood' designer label. Perfect for any upcoming event; you can't help but feel feminine in this bea...

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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

1950s BLACK SILK TAFFETA & LACE COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS
1950s BLACK SILK TAFFETA & LACE COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS

1950s BLACK SILK TAFFETA & LACE COCKTAIL PARTY DRESS

Located in San Francisco, CA

Featured is a party dress from the early 1960s. Crisp black taffeta portrait collar with notched

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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

Marchak Paris Blue and Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Suite, circa 1960
Marchak Paris Blue and Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Suite, circa 1960

Marchak Paris Blue and Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Suite, circa 1960

By Marchak

Located in New York, NY

in the 1950s by cocktail parties, a change that precipitated new designs in fashion as well as in

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1960s French Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Black Flocked Velvet Nude Illusion Party Dress, 1950's
Black Flocked Velvet Nude Illusion Party Dress, 1950's

Black Flocked Velvet Nude Illusion Party Dress, 1950's

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Size: Unmarked (Best Fits 2 or XS)

Black Flocked Velvet Nude Illusion Party Dress, 1950's

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pretty in pink and fabulous in flocked! This 1950's party dress is a layered combination of pale

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1950s Unknown Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

Emma Domb Blue and Green Party Dress, 1950s
Emma Domb Blue and Green Party Dress, 1950s

Emma Domb Blue and Green Party Dress, 1950s

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Size: Unmarked (Best Fits Size 2-4)

Emma Domb Blue and Green Party Dress, 1950s

By Emma Domb

Located in Atlanta, GA

Emma Domb is the bomb! This 1950’s bombshell dress is worthy of an houglass figure and a stylish

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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

American Soda King Chrome and Glass Siphon Seltzer Water Bottle, 1950s
American Soda King Chrome and Glass Siphon Seltzer Water Bottle, 1950s

American Soda King Chrome and Glass Siphon Seltzer Water Bottle, 1950s

Located in Atlanta, GA

Soda King in the 1950s. From the party or cocktail culture, these bottles were first used in cafes and

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

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Metal, Chrome

American Soda King Co. Chrome and Glass Siphon Seltzer Water Bottle, 1950s
American Soda King Co. Chrome and Glass Siphon Seltzer Water Bottle, 1950s

American Soda King Co. Chrome and Glass Siphon Seltzer Water Bottle, 1950s

Located in Atlanta, GA

Soda King Co. in the 1950s. From party and cocktail culture, these bottles were first used in cafes and

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

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Metal, Chrome

Classic 1950's Reich Original Navy Blue Full Skirted Party Dress
Classic 1950's Reich Original Navy Blue Full Skirted Party Dress

Classic 1950's Reich Original Navy Blue Full Skirted Party Dress

Located in Atlanta, GA

Combine a 1950's feminine silhouette and contrasting graphic details and you have a party dress

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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

Vintage 50s 1950s Nude Illusion Black Lace + Rhinestone Party Dress
Vintage 50s 1950s Nude Illusion Black Lace + Rhinestone Party Dress

Vintage 50s 1950s Nude Illusion Black Lace + Rhinestone Party Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Delicate pink and black lace vintage party dress with studded rhinestone detailing at the bust. Fit

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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

1950s Vintage Red Taffeta Full Sweep Party Dress with Bubble Hem
1950s Vintage Red Taffeta Full Sweep Party Dress with Bubble Hem

1950s Vintage Red Taffeta Full Sweep Party Dress with Bubble Hem

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning vintage red taffeta strapless party dress with a full sweep, bubble hem and bow detail

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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

1950's Metallic Red Brocade Party Dress
1950's Metallic Red Brocade Party Dress

1950's Metallic Red Brocade Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Flirty 1950's party dress is made from ruby red silk satin brocade with an all-over floral paisley

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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

1950’s Watermelon Pink Chiffon Party Dress
1950’s Watermelon Pink Chiffon Party Dress

1950’s Watermelon Pink Chiffon Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous 1950’s Grecian style cocktail dress is made from layers of diaphanous watermelon pink

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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

1950s Lace on Black Cocktail Party Dress
1950s Lace on Black Cocktail Party Dress

1950s Lace on Black Cocktail Party Dress

Located in Rockwood, ON

An amazing late forties, early fifties dress makes a pretty yet dramatic statement. Black silk taffeta is the base upon which a second layer of lace is applied that follows the body ...

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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

1950's Ruby-Red Silk Chiffon Ruched Asymmetric Party Dress
1950's Ruby-Red Silk Chiffon Ruched Asymmetric Party Dress

1950's Ruby-Red Silk Chiffon Ruched Asymmetric Party Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Breathtaking 1950's party dress fashioned from fully-lined flowing silk-chiffon. This garment is so

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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

1950's Samuel Winston Embroidered Tulle Party Dress
1950's Samuel Winston Embroidered Tulle Party Dress

1950's Samuel Winston Embroidered Tulle Party Dress

By Samuel Winston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous 1950's ballerina style party dress from Samuel Winston has a fitted bodice embroidered

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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

1950's Ceil Chapman Steel-Blue Silk Scalloped Full Party Dress
1950's Ceil Chapman Steel-Blue Silk Scalloped Full Party Dress

1950's Ceil Chapman Steel-Blue Silk Scalloped Full Party Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is such a romantic and dramatic tea-length party dress from the iconic "Ceil Chapman" label

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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

Vintage 1950's Orange Glitter Flock Cotton Party Dress
Vintage 1950's Orange Glitter Flock Cotton Party Dress

Vintage 1950's Orange Glitter Flock Cotton Party Dress

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1950's dress * orange floral polished cotton * black glitter flock lattice design

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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

1950's Suzy Perette Cream Eyelet Satin Party Dress
1950's Suzy Perette Cream Eyelet Satin Party Dress

1950's Suzy Perette Cream Eyelet Satin Party Dress

By Suzy Perette

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very pretty party dress from mid-century designer, Suzy Perette, is made from creamy satin with

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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

1950's Irene Appliquéd Lace on Silk Soufflé Party Dress
1950's Irene Appliquéd Lace on Silk Soufflé Party Dress

1950's Irene Appliquéd Lace on Silk Soufflé Party Dress

By Irene, Irene Lentz

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous 1950's party dress from iconic American designer, Irene, is made from layered silk soufflé

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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

1950's Sophie of Saks Chiffon and Lace Party Dress
1950's Sophie of Saks Chiffon and Lace Party Dress

1950's Sophie of Saks Chiffon and Lace Party Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dreamy 1950's party dress from Sophie of Saks is made from cream colored silk chiffon crafted into

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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

1950's Bob Bugnand Paris Black & White Strapless Party Dress
1950's Bob Bugnand Paris Black & White Strapless Party Dress

1950's Bob Bugnand Paris Black & White Strapless Party Dress

By Bob Bugnand

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

couture workroom in Paris. This stunning party dress is a proper example of his genius. The bodice is a

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1950s French Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

Red Iridescent Party Dress, 1950s
Red Iridescent Party Dress, 1950s

Red Iridescent Party Dress, 1950s

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s Red Iridescent Party Dress. Black and red iridescent jacquard fabric, gathered skirt and bust

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1950s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

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CHANEL black/white silk satin dress FR 40 Fall 2001  01A
CHANEL black/white silk satin dress FR 40 Fall 2001  01A

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By Chanel

Located in Rubiera, RE

CHANEL Fall 2001 Elegant dress in black and white silk satin with drapery on the neckline. Short sleeves. Side pockets. Zip closure on the back. size FR 40 Made in France 100% silk ...

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Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles

Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...

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1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown

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By Bob Mackie

Located in San Diego, CA

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1990s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

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Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit  Moschino Cheap & Chic

Vintage 1990s black and white wool suit Moschino Cheap & Chic

By Moschino

Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR

Vintage 1990s black and white suit (jacket and skirt) by Moschino Cheap & Chic. The black and red version of this suit can be seen on the ICONIC Fran fine on the hit sitcom the Nanny...

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1990s Italian Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress

ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Cocktail dr...

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1990s Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

Fall 1999 Chanel Black and Cream Felted Wool Maxi Dress
Fall 1999 Chanel Black and Cream Felted Wool Maxi Dress

Fall 1999 Chanel Black and Cream Felted Wool Maxi Dress

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Beautiful Chanel black and cream felted wool maxi dress from Fall 1999 collection. The bottom of the dress is cream while the top is black with a curved seam accentuating the waist, ...

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1990s French Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress

By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy

Located in Thiensville, WI

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

By Escada Margaretha Ley, Amen Wardy

Located in Sparks, NV

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1980s German Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

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BOB MACKIE Green Chiffon Flower Embellished Gown Size 2 4

BOB MACKIE Green Chiffon Flower Embellished Gown Size 2 4

By Bob Mackie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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20th Century American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990

Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

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1990s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

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Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit

Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Chicago, IL

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Early 2000s Italian Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

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

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

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1950s Creme And Black Silk Lace cocktail Dress
1950s Creme And Black Silk Lace cocktail Dress

1950s Creme And Black Silk Lace cocktail Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1950s Creme Silk Dress with black lace cocktail dress with fitted waist and large lapel. Bust: 36” / Waist: 26” / Length: 43 inches

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1950s American Retro 1950s Cocktail Party

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Retro 1950s Cocktail Party For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary retro 1950s cocktail party you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Blue and more. If you’re looking for a retro 1950s cocktail party from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. An accessory like this designed by I. Magnin, Jacques Cassia and Jacques Heim — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.

How Much is a Retro 1950s Cocktail Party?

On average, a retro 1950s cocktail party on 1stDibs sells for $688, while they’re typically $180 on the low end and $2,350 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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