Richard Quinn Runway Duchess Satin & Silk Coat Dress Ensemble
By Alexander McQueen, Richard Quinn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning purple bellflower coat with matching dress evening ensemble by Richard Quinn. Fashioned of duchess satin and silk illustrated in a painterly monet fabric.
Rare Richard Quinn Runway Finale Fabulous Floral Ballgown NWT
By Alexander McQueen, Richard Quinn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Richard Quinn's runway f/w 2019 "finale" gown makes an impressive fashion statement. Strapless boned bodice; layered tulle underskirt gives the skirt tremendous fullness and pre...
RICHARD QUINN 2020 black red rose print wrap skirt puff sleeve 80's dress UK8 XS
By Richard Quinn
Located in Hong Kong, NT
RICHARD QUINN 2020 black red rose print wrap skirt puff sleeve 80's dress UK8 XS Brand: Richard Quinn Material: Polyester Color: Black Pattern: Floral Closure: Zip Extra Detail: Blac...
Richard Quinn Grace Asymmetric Rose Print Cape Dress
By Richard Quinn
Located in London, GB
Ultra dramatic Richard Quinn Grace asymmetric rose print chiffon cape dress.
RICHARD QUINN 2020 black red rose print wrap skirt puff sleeve 80's dress UK8 XS
By Richard Quinn
Located in Hong Kong, NT
RICHARD QUINN 2020 black red rose print wrap skirt puff sleeve 80's dress UK8 XS Reference: AAWC/A00027 Brand: Richard Quinn Material: Polyester Color: Black, Red Pattern: Floral Clo...
Oscar de la Renta Flower Sequin Silk Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black and white sequin silk gown by Oscar de la Renta. It has long sleeves with zippers at the wrists, is semi fitted with a gathered skirt all completely covered in larg...
$2,500
Size: F40 fits like a Small
Unworn NINA RICCI 2008 Vintage Runway Silk Corseted Evening Gown Massive Train
By Nina Ricci
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Nina Ricci FW08 Vintage Runway Silk exterior Purple, orange, gray hues mix together for an amazing Fall/Winter Gown Looks, and was, extremely expensive A true Bell of the Ball gown H...
2000S ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk Brocade Frock Coat Jacket From The Shipwreck Colle
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
2000S ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Silk Brocade Frock Coat Jacket From The Shipwreck Collection Irere
Christian Lacroix set Fall-winter 2000
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - (Made in France) Black taffeta set brocaded with multicolored plant pattern, composed of a jacket and a wide skirt. Size 38FR/40FR. 1999-2000 Fall-Winter Collecti...
$580
Size: Size 1 Small
Leonard, Paris Strapless Silk Floral Print Gown with Silk Flower Corsage Bodice
By Leonard
Located in New Hope, PA
This strapless dress from Leonard, Paris is just so cheerful and feminine. The floral print seems to have every shade of every color under the rainbow set against a black background...
$6,995
Size: Jacket: 42 (IT); Skirt: 44 (IT)
Alexander McQueen F/W 2006 "The Widows Of Culloden" Wool Jacket & Skirt Suit Set
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Alexander McQueen for the fall/winter 2006 collection; look #15. This gorgeous speckled wool blend suit features a high waisted skirt with an asymmetric back pleated deta...
$3,105
Size: Recommended Size; UK 8
S/S 1998 Givenchy Haute Couture by Alexander McQueen Long Jacket & Skirt Suit
By Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture
Located in Sheffield, GB
A remarkable Givenchy Haute Couture suit from Spring / Summer 1998, designer by Alexander McQueen. The suit is crafted from an incredibly lightweight Silk & Wool blend plaid cloth. F...
Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton Spring 2010 Dress
By Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen
Located in Norwich, GB
Alexander McQueen silk strapless dress, from the Spring/Summer 2010 collection. As seen on Eva Green at the Mariinsky Ball of Montblanc White Nights Festival. Marked Size IT 42 ...
Alexander McQueen Hummingbird Dragonfly Floral Fitted Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous Alexander McQueen fitted dress with beautiful kaleidoscope print featuring hummingbirds, dragonflies and flowers. Gold tones background, beautiful construction. Alexander ...
Valentino Vintage Silk Dress with Cut-Out Waist, Floral Print, Size 10 SS 2005
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous flower print silk dress from Valentino in pink, orange, off white, gold and brown. It is sleeveless with a plunging neckline front and back, cut outs at the side waist an...
Christian Dior F/W 2001 Floral Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, AE
A beautiful Christian Dior Fall/Winter 2001 runway print dress, crafted in silk with a romantic floral design, lace neckline, delicate pink straps and layered ruffle detailing. A rar...
Alexander McQueen 2004 Collection Silk Americana Print Halter Backless Dress 38
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen Silk Halter High-Low *Americana* Print Dress S/S 2004 Deliverance Collection The collection was based on the narrative of the 1969 Sydney Pollack movie “They Shoot ...
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 Runway Sculptural silk Crop Jacket with Obi Sash
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptionally rare Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2005 runway jacket, designed during Lee Alexander McQueen’s lifetime and featured on the Paris Ready-to-Wear runway. Executed i...
Alexander McQueen New Coat AW 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red wool coat by Alexander McQueen. It has a stand up mandarin collar, a button front with matching buttons hidden in a placket and shoulder pads. The front bodice has a ...
1960's Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Floral Printed Silk Gown No.158143
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in Studio City, CA
Early 1960's Pierre Balmain No. 158143 haute couture silk organza floral print gown with multi-layered ruffle trim at the neckline and hem. There a double layer of silk lining at the...
Christian Lacroix Runway 2-in-1 Detachable Pouf Petal Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 2000 Christian Lacroix black and petal pink strapless asymmetrical gown. Features detachable double tier skirts which can be worn as a ballgown or a short party pouf. Two dress...
$2,250Sale Price|40% Off
New Gucci Nouveau Python Fringe Bamboo Runway Clutch Bag in Red $3750
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags $3750 A Rare Find New Hand Stitched Stunning Red Python Bamboo Python Accent Leather Lining & Dual Zippered Interior Pockets Magnetic Closure at Front I...
Purple wool double-breasted jacket Thierry Mugler
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple wool double-breasted jacket. The fabric composition tag has been cut but the lining is probably in acetate. Snap closure on the waist under the silver metal buckle. Cut-work. ...
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Top with Tulle and Lace Sleeves S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible grey fine silk knit top from Alexander McQueen. It is semi fitted with a crew neckline and elaborate grey net, tulle and lace layered sleeves. Unworn condition. Fits s...
$495
Size: IT 42, approx. US 6, runs small
Alexander McQueen Vintage 1990s Black Lace Long Pencil Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander McQueen black floral lace long skirt with slightest train in the back, circa 1990s or very early 2000s (black and yellow label) . Amazingly fitted with scalloped hem, a pri...
$535Sale Price|50% Off
Bally Astara Crocodile Embossed Leather Pencil Miniskirt
By Bally
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
This Bally Astara pencil miniskirt is crafted from crocodile-embossed leather with a sleek, form-fitting silhouette. A concealed back zip closure completes the design. Banded waist B...
$17,394
H 2.17 in W 6.3 in L 8.86 in
Exceptional Hermès Handbag Purse Clutch in Brown Crocodile Ghw Rare
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Purse Absolutely divine, a jewel Made in France Stamp A in square (1997) Made of shiny niloticus crocodile and golden hardware Lined with la...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
Robert Rodriguez Silk Dress with Large Flower
By Robert Rodriguez
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous mint green silk dress by Robert Rodriguez. It has spaghetti straps and lots of diagonal seaming leading to a large petal flower comprising most of the skirt front. It has...
GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA PRINT SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Timeless classic - a true beauty! Loved by many celebritie...
Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Wrap Silk Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous blue and off white elaborate abstract pattern silk damask wrap dress from Emanuel Ungaro Parallele. It has a V neckline with a wrap semi fitted hip length bodice tying at...
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Collection Black Stretch Deep V-Neck Dress 38
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Stretch Dress F/W 2002 Collection Designer size - 38 Deep V-neck style, Black satin trim, Removable tie, Very stretch. Made in Italy Excellent new condition....
$375Sale Price|34% Off
Size: Refer to measurements
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-garde hooded dress The edgy boxy tunic style dress is designed with a subtle textured crinkled pattern that emulates reptile scales The unique ...
Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, the Hermes Kelly 35 Malachite Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware handbag. Crafted in 2018, this iconic handbag is a testament...
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Tuxedo Evening Suit An extremely rare piece from his final collection in 2004 for Yves Saint Laurent Stunning piece consisting of pants and jacke...
Gucci Faux Fur Coat in Mint Color IT 40
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
This Gucci Faux Fur Coat in Mint Color is inspired by Tom Ford’s 1997 runway collection. Crafted in mint green for a bold, stylish statement. Made with a soft blend of 60% modacryl...
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.