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Balenciaga Blue Silk Dress, 1980s
By Balenciaga
Located in Paris, FR
1980s Balenciaga blue silk moire dress featuring a black spot print, black silk moire contrasted waistband, gold tone buttons, a side zip opening. In good vintage condition. Made i...
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Balenciaga Luxurious Vintage Purple Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Milano, IT
Sexy vintage purple dress designed by Balenciaga in the 1990s, made in Italy. ORIGINAL LABEL. The dress is a mini-dress in accessible purple, very flamboyant. It has a very fitted cu...
Orange-pink damask evening dress-coat attributed to Balenciaga
By Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Orange-pink damask evening dress-coat. Raglan sleeves. Zip in the middle back + snap + hook&eye in the middle top. 1 hook&eye on the waist. Gathered waist. Orange silk lining. Circa ...
Balenciaga Haute Couture Printed Silk Dress with Provenance
By Balenciaga
Located in New Hope, PA
Cristobal Balenciaga designed this printed silk dress for Mona von Bismarck, the five times married New York socialite, philanthropist and member of the International Best Dressed Li...
Balenciaga Haute Couture black silk crêpe evening dress with train, fw 1960
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
▪ Balenciaga Haute Couture black silk evening dress ▪ Designed by Cristobal Balenciaga ▪ Fall-Winter 1960 ▪ Constructed from black silk crêpe ▪ Strapless bodice with built in boning...
Black one shoulder cocktail dress with embellishement BALENCIAGA
By Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black one shoulder cocktail dress with embellishement. Fabric composition : 92% polyester, 8% elastane. Boned . Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE XS on tag but fit more likely XXS
Balenciaga Vintage Ghesquière Black Polka Dot Silk Mini Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented by newly appointed head designer Nicolas Ghesquière, the Fall/Winter 1997 runway captured the Balenciaga essence with a balance of edge and elegance incorporating tailored ...
Silk jacquard cocktail dress with velvet details and passementerie BALENCIAGA
By Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk jacquard cocktail dress with velvet details and passementerie and tassels . Invisible Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 40 (Fr)
Balenciaga Haute Couture Moiré Cocktail Dress, Spring-Summer 1963
By Balenciaga
Located in Geneva, CH
This lovely haute couture watered (moiré) silk taffeta dinner/cocktail dress is the ideal "Little Black Dress" for any perfect modern wardrobe. Labelled and numbered 84543, the dress...
1960's Cristóbal Balenciaga haute couture black brocade dress and jacket
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black floral brocade dress and matching jacket from Cristobal Balenciaga dating to the early 1960's. Ensemble best fits a small US size 2. Narrow shoulders 13-14". Fit...
1997 Balenciaga Sz 0 XS Black Dress Vintage Thimister Final Runway Collection
By Josephus Thimister, Balenciaga
Located in San Diego, CA
The hemline falls with soft weight and a touch of volume, its edges catching air with each step, echoing the runway gown from this historic collection. This gown epitomizes Thimiste...
1950S BALENCIAGA Style Ivory & Brown Silk Duchess Satin Gown With Elaborate Gol
Located in New York, NY
The bodice is beaded and embroidered with a skillful array of beads, crystals, and gold thread work in the style of Dior's famous Palmyre gown, although dare we say the skill level o...
1960's EISA BALENCIAGA haute couture vibrant pink silk dress
By Balenciaga, Eisa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning silk dress designed by Cristobal Balenciaga for Spanish atelier EISA. This dress is a beautiful example of mid-century minimalist design. Made in a vibrant pink, the dress ...
A gold brocade dress in the style of Cristobal Balenciaga - United States C.1968
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1968-1970. United States In the style of Cristobal Balenciaga, an American peplum dress with a peacock tail train, american labelled By Peer, size 8 and dating from the 1960s. ...
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Norman Parkinson 'Régine Debrise wearing Balenciaga. American Vogue, 1950'
By Norman Parkinson
Located in New York, NY
Régine Debrise photographed at the Carlyle Hotel in New York wearing a taffeta Balenciaga gown. American Vogue, 15 October 1950 Régine Debrise wearing Balenciaga.
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Balenciaga Red and White Satin with Black Cat, 1955
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga Red and White Satin with Black Cat -- Deemed the "Prettiest dress in Paris" Balenciaga's untrimmed Faille and Satin gown is admired by a wandering feline.
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Balenciaga Red and White Satin with Black Cat, 1955
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga Red and White Satin with Black Cat -- Deemed the "Prettiest dress in Paris" Balenciaga's untrimmed Faille and Satin gown is admired by a wandering feline.
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Balenciaga Red and White Satin with Black Cat, 1955
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga Red and White Satin with Black Cat -- Deemed the "Prettiest dress in Paris" Balenciaga's untrimmed Faille and Satin gown is admired by a wandering feline.
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Balenciaga Red and White Satin in Courtyard, 1955 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Courtyard Balenciaga Red and White Satin -- Considered the "prettiest dress in Paris," this image of Balenciaga's untrimmed faille and satin gown is an out take of the photo shoot fo...
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Balenciaga Red and White Satin in Courtyard, 1955 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Courtyard Balenciaga Red and White Satin -- Considered the "prettiest dress in Paris," this image of Balenciaga's untrimmed faille and satin gown is an out take of the photo shoot fo...
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Balenciaga Red and White Satin in Courtyard, 1955 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Courtyard Balenciaga Red and White Satin -- Considered the "prettiest dress in Paris," this image of Balenciaga's untrimmed faille and satin gown is an out take of the photo shoot fo...
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Balenciaga Red and White Satin in Courtyard, 1955 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Courtyard Balenciaga Red and White Satin -- Considered the "prettiest dress in Paris," this image of Balenciaga's untrimmed faille and satin gown is an out take of the photo shoot fo...
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Balenciaga Red and White Satin in Courtyard, 1955 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Courtyard Balenciaga Red and White Satin -- Considered the "prettiest dress in Paris," this image of Balenciaga's untrimmed faille and satin gown is an out take of the photo shoot fo...
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Multi-Stone Polished Beaded Necklace circa 1960s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
For a more glamorous look, it can be styled with a Dior evening gown or a Balenciaga statement coat. The necklace’s versatile design allows it to complement a range of designer piece...
Balenciaga haue couture black dress, Spring/Summer 1967
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
This stunning and chic haute couture dress by Balenciaga himself is constructed in fine silk organza and has a babydoll cut with a wrapover to the back. A fantastic LBD by a legendar...
Balenciaga haute couture black dress, Spring/Summer 1965
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
This stunning and chic haute couture dress by Balenciaga himself, is constructed in fine black matelassé silk. Featuring the original boned internal corset and silk liner this is an ...
Balenciaga haute couture brown dress, Spring/Summer 1964
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
A stunning piece of haute couture, this Balenciaga cocktail dress is constructed in caramel lace and lined in silk. The perfect choice for parties and cocktail events, the sleeveless...
Balenciaga Le Dix by Josephus Thimister Silk Gazar Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1990’s Balenciaga Le Dix by Josephus Thimister sculptural silk gazar dress, directly inspired by a design from the A/W 1958 collection. Bust: 32” Waist: 26” Hip: 37” Length: 33”...
1960s Balenciaga Black Silk Couture Cocktail Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Balenciaga black silk couture cocktail dress. Sleeveless with large ruffle hem. The dress fastens with a side zipper and hook-n-eye/ snap closure. One of the straps also fasten...
1980s Balenciaga Black Silk Gazar Bubble Cocktail Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in London, Chelsea
Important Vintage Balenciaga Black Gazar Cocktail Dress. This striking strapless dress by Balenciaga dates back from the late 1980’s. Made in black silk gazar, this hem-gathered ball...
1957 Haute Couture Balenciaga Strapless Black Riechers Marescot Lace Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant knee length cocktail dress by Cristobal Balenciaga. This strapless black dress features a black body - skimming slip dress visible under the dress' top layer of lace. The lay...
1965 Balenciaga Haute Couture Museum-Held Metallic Pink Gold Beaded Silk Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning and incredibly rare Balenciaga metallic-gold brocaded pink silk evening dress from his 1965 Spring-Summer collection. Cristobal Balenciaga began his life's work in fashion...
Balenciaga haute couture black dress, circa 1960
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
A beautiful example of Balenciaga's mastery, this couture dress is from his 'Eisa' label, the Spanish arm of his haute couture atelier. Constructed in fine black silk chiffon and sil...
Balenciaga Josephus Thimister Runway Silk Polka Dot Evening Dress, 1997
By Balenciaga
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Having worked for a several prominent couture houses such as Chanel and Patou, Josephus Thimister brought his modernist design style to the house of Balenciaga. In the Fall/Winter 19...
Balenciaga Feathered Gown C. 1967
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga, nude tone, sleeveless A line, long gown, made of a silk organza encrusted with ostrich feathers of the same tone.
BALENCIAGA blue silk shantung gown with shawl
By Balenciaga
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
80s BALENCIAGA silk shantung gown with kimono sleeve style.
1990s Balenciaga Black Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Balenciaga Black Dress Fausto the frenchie is not included :) Perfect condition in french size 40 Composition: 100% Viscose Made in france
Balenciaga Haute Couture
By Balenciaga
Located in New Hope, PA
Classic Balenciaga, a black wool two piece dress, is elegant and understated. The design and tailoring are so perfect that all eyes will be on the wearer of this beautiful dress. Th...
Balenciaga Short Evening Dress & Coat
By Balenciaga
Located in New Hope, PA
A rare find from Balenciaga the Spanish Master of Couture, this 1950's short evening dress and matching evening coat remain together after all these years.
The sleeveless dres...
Balenciaga Haute Couture Cocktail Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Geneva, CH
Labelled and numbered 94516, this 60's Balenciaga haute couture silk dinner/cocktail dress with ribbon bow sash is the perfect "Little Black Dress" for a modern wardrobe. Made of bla...
1950's Balenciaga Haute Couture Alencon Lace Evening Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in New Hope, PA
A spectacularly elegant figure hugging evening gown designed by the Spanish master Balenciaga is created from beautiful black Alencon lace.
BALENCIAGA le dix black runway dress with sheer waist - 1996
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Fitted black dress with sheer waist and bow detail from Balenciaga dating to fall of 1996 exactly as seen on the runway. Labeled a French size 40 however this dress is very small and...
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Size: French size 34-36
Evening dress by Cristobal Balenciaga, Haute Couture (attributed to) Circa 1962
By Balenciaga
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1962-1965 Paris Evening dress by Cristobal Balenciaga, Haute Couture (attributed to) in Gazar Magenta dating from the early 1960s. Long dress with curved bustier, sleeveless ...
Balenciaga Haute Couture Black Baby Doll Dress with Nude Pink Silk Bow, FW 1967
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Balenciaga Haute Couture evening dress exquisitely crafted from bias-cut black marquisette, a fine, open mesh fabric that lends an airy and delicate quality to the design. The dress ...
Pink and gold damask lurex dress Balenciaga Haute Couture
By Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink and gold damask lurex dress. Wrapped in the back and close with 2 buttons . White organza lining. Buttons are covered in the same fabric as the dress. SIZE M
1950's Balenciaga Haute Couture Beaded Black Silk Evening Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in New Hope, PA
Designed by Balenciaga, this black silk organza dress is loosely gathered and pleated for this ballerina length evening dress. Prong set rhinestones and small clusters of bugle bead...
1960's EISA / BALENCIAGA haute couture lace dress with sequins and pleats
By Balenciaga, Eisa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black lace haute couture dress with sequins and blush pleated silk underlay from Cristobal Balenciaga for his Eisa boutique dating to the early 1960's. Fits a size 6-10...
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Size: Approx. 38 - 40
Haute Couture embellished evening ensemble by Balenciaga's Felisa Irigoyen 1960s
Located in London, GB
Once Cristobal Balenciaga retired, Jose Luis Molina finally met him at his own atelier, when the couturier decided to came out of "retirement" to design the wedding gown fo...
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Size: Approx. Eu 38
Haute Couture evening cocktail dress by Balenciaga's Felisa Irigoyen, c. 1960s
Located in London, GB
Once Cristobal Balenciaga retired, Jose Luis Molina finally met him at his own atelier, when the couturier decided to came out of "retirement" to design the wedding gown for Maria...
Yves Saint Laurent Brushed Gold Pendant Necklace/Pin
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Try pairing it with a v-neck white gown from Balenciaga and some Christian Louboutin pumps and you are ready for your next event!
Rare BALENCIAGA Archival Couture Evening Gown White Black Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Berlin, BE
This Balenciaga gown, assuming late 1970s, with its celestial proportions and architectural poetry, is a quietly radical statement that echoes the very soul of the maison’s vision: p...
Balenciaga Couture Black Lace and Cream Silk Gown, Circa 1950's
By Balenciaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black lace and cream silk gown by Balenciaga Couture, from the 1950's. The gown has a black lace constructed bodice with boning and a lace neck piece coming from th...
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.