Roberto Cavalli “Mary J Blidge” Royal Blue Draped Jersey Beaded Dress Size 6
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Glamour and extravagance: His creations were known for their vibrant colors, use of mixed materials (silk, leather, denim), and a "more is more" aesthetic that appealed to celebritie...
F/W 2002 Roberto Cavalli Runway Rhinestone Beaded Fringe Beyoncé Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This truly spectacular sparkly hand-beaded Roberto Cavalli dress is a must-have stand-out piece.
Incredible $10, 000 Backless Beaded Celebrity Runway Gucci FW 2006 Celeb IT Gown!
By Frida Giannini, Gucci
Located in Melbourne, AU
Famously inspired by Julie Christie's heavenly black backless gown in the Warren Beatty movie, Shampoo, & by the more recent copy of that gown that Johnny Depp had made specially for...
JOHN GALLIANO 2009 Vintage Royal Blue Gown Maxi Dress w. Attached Sash
By John Galliano
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage 2009 Royal Blue Attached sash can also be tied but I just let it hang Extra long length Invisible side zip Size IT44 NWT's, 2 small dots that you can only see u...
Gucci Cobalt Blue Silk Gown with Cut-outs
By Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous cobalt blue silk gown from Gucci. It has multiple straps in front creating oblong cut outs and a cut out at the upper back also. It skims the body and has a straight ski...
Roberto Cavalli Sexy Blue Jersey Snake Jeweled Slither Dress Size 40
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Palm Desert, CA
We are absolutely obsessed with this dress. From one of our chic New York Fashionista clients this blue jersey one shoulder dress was worn once. It’s got it all. A beautiful one shou...
NWT Bob Mackie Boutique Devore Semi-Sheer Blue Velvet Bias Cut Long Dress US 10
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Bob Mackie Boutique Long Beaded Dress US size - 10 Devore Semi-Sheer Velvet, Floral Print, Embellished with Beads and Sequins, Bias Cut, Open Back, Blue Lining, Side Zip Closure. Mea...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Navy Blue Fully Beaded Floral Illusion Evening Gown 42-6
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Navy Blue Fully Beaded Floral Illusion Evening Gown - Limited Edition!!! Italian size 42 - US 6 An elegant and unmistakably glamorous vintage Roberto Cavalli ...
Roberto Cavalli "Cleopatra" Dress Gown NWT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roberto Cavalli has mastered the Glamazon style gown. This Cleopatra inspired look has always been coveted since seen on the designer's Fall 2007 runway. In his earlier collections...
Roberto Cavalli Navy Gown with Embellished Waist and Train, circa 2000-2003
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. In deep navy throughout, the gown co...
Roberto Cavalli Blue Ruched Sleeveless Short Dress - 4
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Roberto Cavalli Blue Ruched Sleeveless Short Dress - 4. This dress is in excellent condition and is a jersey type of material. It also has a slight cowl neck. Measurements: Bust...
Tom Ford Cobalt Blue Deco Inspired Ltd Production Beaded Evening Dress
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom Ford deco inspired hand beaded evening dress. Boasts rich beautiful cobalt blue bugle beads all hand sewn atop black silk organza extending down to skirt featuring open work fr...
NWT ZUHAIR MURAD Embellished Ocean Blue Silk Dress Gown Italian 38 - US 2
By Zuhair Murad
Located in Montgomery, TX
New ZUHAIR MURAD Embellished Dress Gown Italian Size 38 - US 2 Designer Color - Ocean Bead and Sequin Embellished Over the Tulle. Zip Cuff Closure, Zip at Back, Fully lined. Measure...
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small - Medium
1990s Tadashi Shoji Royal Blue Vintage Bodycon Ruched Long Sleeve Mini Dress
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy yet sophisticated vintage early 90s TADASHI SHOJI royal blue bodcon double ply jersey mini dress! Wonderful vibrant blue color, with a fit that is to die for! Flattering ruching...
EMILIO PUCCI Embroidered Embellished Blue Maxi Dress Gown 42
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Achingly glamorous with just a hint of bohemian attitude, Emilio Pucci's gown showcases the iconic Italian brand's aesthetic at its most fabulous. This stunning piece has been crafte...
Randolph Duke 1990s Navy Blue Sz 8 Jersey Asymmetrical Vintage 90s Grecian Gown
By Randolph Duke COUTURE, Randolph Duke
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous mid 90s RANDOLPH DUKE navy / midnight blue rayon jersey asymmetrical Grecian evening halter dress! Duke started his career as head designer for Halston in the late 1980s and...
Victor Costa Royal Blue Chiffon Gown
By Victor Costa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victor Costa royal blue, chiffon gown with glitter design. Size 14
Roberto Cavalli PF 2011 Blue Sequin Embellished as seen on the TV Dress It 42/ 6
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Roberto Cavalli Blue Gray Fully Embellished Zebra Print Dress Gown PF 2011 Collection Italian Size 42, US 6. Blue and Cool Gray Sequin Embellishment over the Black Tulle, Dou...
Roberto Cavalli Royal Forum Blue Pleated Evening Gown With Dramatic Crystals
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a stunning vintage Roberto Cavalli royal "Forum" blue evening dress with a delicately pleated bodice, giant crystal straps and band, sweeth...
Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1993 Dramatic Runway Jacket Black Gold Metal Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Thierry Mugler jacket, featured on the 1993 Runway show. Documented archival Collectors piece. This jacket is drama & elegance! Timeless elegance and avant-garde sophist...
F/W 1988 Thierry Mugler Flaming Red Les Infernales Iconic Skirt Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Exceptional documented Thierry Mugler red skirt suit from the collectible Fall Winter 1988 "Les Infernales" She Devils collection and as seen on the runway. This ultra rare flaming ...
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Cut Out Jersey Black Cocktail Dress size L ( S )
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Sexy Cut Out Cocktail Dress Designer size - L ( run small, please check measurements ). Black Stretch Jersey, Double Layered Skirt, Simple Slip On. Measurements: W...
Magnificent Diamond Drop Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
An incredible piece! Over 60 carats of diamonds set in a classic design, this necklace is an amazing piece to add to any collection. 63.29 carats of pear, marquise and round bril...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Thierry Mugler GLAM Jacket Crystal Black Velvet Rhinestone 1998
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
The most amazing glamorous Thierry Mugler jacket FW1998 Collection, Museum worthy collectors piece. Unworn condition with original tag. This jacket distills Mugler's late-century dr...
$685
Size: Small - Medium
Thierry Mugler Couture 1990s Black Ribbed Sleeveless Vintage 90s Crop Top Shirt
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage early 90s THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE black ribbed sleeveless cropped top! Bodycon style that stretches to fit. Simply slips over the head. Round scoop neck, with a flatterin...
F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Astrakhan Fox Mink Fur Coat IT44
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This luxurious full-length Gianni Versace coat from the Fall/Winter 2001 collection, designed by Donatella Versace, is crafted from black astrakhan fur with an opulent silver fox fur...
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE "Vanilla Cloud" Lace Gown Made to Order Wedding
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elizabeth Mason Couture gown features a stunning lace tier draped design with a train, and fanned bust. There is a fully boned foundation, as well as a hidden center back zipper...
Iconic Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES 1988/89 Sculptural Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History The famous purple/violet jacket from the Thierry Mugler LES INFERNALES (She Devils) Collection FW 1988/ 1989. Thierry Mugler’s 1988/89 "Les In...
NWT 1999 Gianni Versace Black Sequin Backless Tank Top IT44
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black rhinestone Gianni Versace tank top, designed by Donatella Versace. From 1999, this top is covered in transparent sequins that perfectly catch the light wi...
Dolce & Gabbana Python Lace-Up Corset Dress, SS 2005
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
This Dolce & Gabbana corset dress from the Spring-Summer 2005 collection is constructed entirely from natural python skin, cut to a form-fitting silhouette with a straight neckline a...
Thierry Mugler Couture 2001 Archival Leather Corset Top Bustier
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Couture Pre-Fall 2001 Les Fauves Collection. Showstopper! In the electrifying world of Couture, where artistry me...
1990s Gianfranco Ferré White Sheer Stripe Bodycon Midi Dress 40IT
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous white Gianfranco Ferre mini dress. From the 1990s, this form-fitting dress features a scoop neckline and petal-style sleeves. The dress is amped up with sheer s...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2016 Runway Embellished Chain Sheer Black Mini Evening Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2016 Runway Embellished Chain Sheer Cutouts Black Mini Evening Dress IT 42 Retail $11,985
Alexander McQueen Embellished Black Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
This striking black gown, sculpted to perfection, captures the unmistakable McQueen balance between power and fragility. Its high neckline closes with two delicate pearls, giving way...
Mid 1990s Dolce & Gabbana White Leopard Print Black Faux Fur Wrap Coat IT42
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful black and white leopard print faux fur Dolce and Gabbana coat. From the mid-1990s, this coat is constructed of a faux fur white and grey leopard print with bla...
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.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.