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 Gucci, Frida Giannini
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...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
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...
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Black Runway Lightning Bold Suit Jacket Skirt
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic rare Collectors Piece. In Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter GLAMOUR PUNK-THE RITZ Collection. 1992 presentation, the famous all-black wool skirt suit with lightning bold details th...
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Cut Out Jersey Black Cocktail Dress size L ( S )
By Tom Ford, Gucci
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...
Alexander McQueen F/W 2009 "Horn Of Plenty" Iconic Red Blk Houndstooth Bow Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Designed by Alexander McQueen for the fall/winter 2009 collection. Red and black knit houndstooth pattern, in various sizes to accentuate the figure with a slight optical illusion ef...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Gold Floral Embellished Evening Bag Purse Clutch
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Gold hardware Floral embellished pattern Envelope style Excellent Condition, oxidation on the chain Measurements in inches laying flat: length 9, height 5 (4 ...
$922Sale Price|25% Off
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage pink space age curved lapel metal buckle blazer IT9AT S
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Hong Kong, NT
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage pink space age curved lapel metal buckle blazer IT9AT S Reference: TGAS/C01614 Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: 1980s Material: 100% ...
Alaia Black Stretch Velvet Bodycon Mini Dress w/Open Back
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Studio City, CA
1990's Alaia black long-sleeved stretch velvet open-backed, scoop neck mini dress. In excellent condition - size tag Small.
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania "Cut And Slash" Denim Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood, ANGLOMANIA by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer an iconic vintage Vivienne Westwood blue denim "Cut and Slash" jacket. It features a distressed denim effect with slashed and cut sleeves and...
$19,020
Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6
Gianni Versace Gold Metal Mesh Evening Dress with Crystal Barbed Straps, FW 1998
By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
This rare Gianni Versace dress from the Fall-Winter 1998 collection is constructed from gold-tone metal mesh, showcasing a structured, fitted silhouette with a straight-cut design. T...
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Crocodile White Two-Tone Dragon Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as Gucci's creative director, this white and brown two-tone crocodile bag from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection is an ultra-luxurious mus...
2003 Roberto Cavalli Astrology Logo Print Gold Glitter Silk Satin Evening Gown L
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 2003 Roberto Cavalli evening gown showcases a celestial astrology print in gold glitter over black silk satin. The bias-cut silhouette features delicate spaghetti straps, a plun...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent SS 2004 AD Campagne Crystal Jeweled Purple Bag
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Jeweled Bag Clutch. Limited Edition, Black satin bag clutch embellished with purple crystals, Iconic horn style acrylic handle, G...
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 ...
Champagne Versace Spring/Summer 2005 Silk Belted Dress Size IT 40
By Versace
Located in New York, NY
Champagne silk belted dress by Versace. Look #21 from the Spring/Summer 2005 Runway Collection. Pointed collar. Long sleeves. Dual bust pockets. Medusa head belt waist. Cutout at bac...
Versace Orange Black Lace Half Racerback Dress NWT
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Spring/Summer 2013 Look # 8 This bright Versace cocktail dress features an allover contrast black lace trim and a partial racerback strap with a spaghetti strap at the left ...
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.