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...
Christian Dior Deco Inspired Rich Black Bias Cut Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior rich black silk charmeuse bias cut gown. Spaghetti straps. A portion of bodice in scalloped beaded lace. Covered silk buttons on side entry. Fits elegantly and ...
Brand new lightweight Canadian lynx fur coat detachable hood size 24 ~no duties
Located in Montreal, Quebec
DESCRIPTION : Brand new Canadian lynx fur coat with detachable hood size 24 XXL Huge portrait collar, straight sleeves, integraded belt, double fur hood, supple skins, beautiful fre...
$19,966
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen beige angora wool and shearling coat, c. 1999-2001
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Givenchy beige maxi coat ▪ Designed by Alexander McQueen ▪ Large shearling collar and cuffs ▪ Double breasted ▪ Center pleat to the back ▪ 65% Angora, 35% Wool ▪ 100% Acetate linin...
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...
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Jeweled Velvet Evening Dress in Book Collectors Museum
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the most famous dresses designed by Tom Ford, for YSL 2002 collection. In addition to all the fashion magazines it is also featured in Tom Ford's book "Tom Ford" in a full pag...
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...
Oscar De La Renta F/W 2011 Collection Green Persian Lamb Russian Sable Coat US 4
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar De La Renta Green Persian Lamb with Russian Sable Collar Coat F/W 2011 Collection US size - 4 100% Real Fur - Persian Lamb, Russian Sable Collar, Dark Green Color, A-Line Style...
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...
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 ...
Roberto Cavalli c.2005 Bustier Tweed Lace Up Corset Top & Blazer 2 Piece Set
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli c.2005 Bustier Tweed Satin Lace Up Corset Top & Blazer Jacket 2 Piece Set Ensemble Size IT 42 Roberto Cavalli structured boned corset top featuring tweed and satin p...
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...
Sable fur coat full length (Size L) ~no duties
By Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Sable Fur Swing Coat with Full Length Maxi Brown L The design and craftsmanship of this Sable fur coat is exquisite with a beautiful unique scallop design of the fur pelts, lovely b...
Thierry Mugler Couture 2001 Archival Leather Corset Top Bustier
By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler
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...
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...
F/W 1999 Roberto Cavalli Grey Animal Print Trompe l'Oeil Stretch Cowl Neck Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Roberto Cavalli dress from the Fall/Winter 1999 collection is cut in a fitted silhouette with a cowl neckline, cropped sleeves, and a scooped back. It is constructed in a grey a...
$19,358
Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6
Gianni Versace Gold Metal Mesh Evening Dress with Crystal Barbed Straps, FW 1998
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, 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...
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.