1990S Black Rayon & Nylon Lace Long Sleeved Gothic Gown Lined In Silk
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Rayon & Nylon Lace Long Sleeved Goth...
Maralane Gothic Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A great gown for Halloween, by Maralane.The dress has a beaded and decorated bodice with shoulder straps, and a net and tired skirt. It is fully lined.
Mermaid Romantic Gothic 1930s Gown and Broiderie Anglaise Jacket
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk 1930's gown with incredible seaming and lines plus a white broiderie anglaise bolero jacket. The dress skims the body with a front V neckline, sides gathered on...
Lillie Rubin Sheer Black Polka Dot and Lace Soft Tulle Gothic Evening Gown SM
By Lillie Rubin
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Make an unforgettable entrance wearing this stunning Lillie Rubin sheer black ballgown. The gown has beautiful details. Embellished with a play of textures: gorgeous floral black lac...
Fendi Gothic Print Embellished Dress
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Fendi Gothic Print Embellished Dress Black dress with gothic-inspired pattern and silver design to the chest. Balloon sleeves with stand collar and pleated mini skirt. Elasticated...
F/2012 Look # 8 Versace Macrame Gothic Cross Cocktail Dress 38 - 2
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Fall/Winter 2012 look # 8 Macrame Gothic Cross Cocktail Dress. This long sleeve, scoop neck cocktail dress features an allover macrame. Gothic cross overlay. Back center ...
Givenchy Black High-slit Jersey Column Dress size FR 34 XS Long-sleeve Maxi
By Givenchy
Located in San Diego, CA
Givenchy Long sleeve High slit Jersey Column Dress size FR 34 XS (missing size tag see measurements below) Embrace Givenchy's gothic-inspired aesthetic with this gown. An exaggerat...
New Tom Ford for Gucci 2002 Collection Black Silk Deep Plunge Open Back Dress 44
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Deep Plunging Dress Gown 2002 Gothic Collection Designer size 44 - US 8 100% Silk, Deep Plunge, Open Back, Double Spaghetti Straps, Ribbon Applique,...
1990's Zandra Rhodes Sheer Black Tulle Bare Shoulder Tassel High-Low Gothic Gown
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Brreathtaking Zandra Rhodes black gothic evening gown dating back to the early 1990's.
F/2012 look # 8 NEW VERSACE MACRAME GOTHIC CROSS COCKTAIL DRESS 38 - 2
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Macrame Gothic Cross Cocktail Dress This long sleeve, scoop neck cocktail dress features an allover macrame Gothic cross overlay. Back center zip Content:100% po...
F/2012 look # 6 NEW VERSACE MACRAME GOTHIC CROSS COCKTAIL SILK DRESS 38 - 2
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Actual Runway Samole Fall/Winter 2012 Look # 6 Macrame Gothic Cross Cocktail Dress This long sleeve, turtle neck cocktail dress features an allover macrame Gothic cross...
Mollie Parnis Vintage 70s 1970s Lace Up Puff Sleeves Black Gothic Silk Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Sparks, NV
Heavy duty black lace up dress in what feels like a wool/ silk blend. Rhinestone eyelits and silk lining. By Mollie Parnis. Details Fully lined Back zip and hook closure Side...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2016 Runway Gothic Frill Details Lace Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Roberto Cavalli Spring Summer 2016 runway Ruffled lace mini dress. Featuring an off-the-shoulder neckline, long sleeves, and dramatic frill trim, lace details at the front. In built ...
1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Gothic Tube Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Show some skin in our incredible 1990s Jean Paul Gaultier tube dress! Sheer stretchy black mesh panel on top, looks fantastic with a bra or if you're feeling a little scandalous: all...
Alexander McQueen Magnificent Goth Gown by Sarah Burton (1st collection) NEW
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent off-the-shoulder gothic inspired gown, featuring hand pleated black silk organza with soft fitted bodice extending into a eye-catching asymmetric short skirt with wide lo...
Dior dress 'Gothic Chic' by John Galliano Fall-Winter 2006
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 2006 Fall-Winter 'Gothic Chic' Collection "Gothic chic" under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Aqua-green silk muslin dress with a belt and a veil. Iconic left-side b...
New Tom Ford for Gucci 2002 Collection Black Silk Deep Plunge Open Back Dress 44
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Deep Plunging Dress Gown 2002 Gothic Collection Designer size 44 - US 8 100% Silk, Deep Plunge, Open Back, Double Spaghetti Straps, Ribbon Applique,...
Rare Tom Ford Gucci 02 Gothic Collection Black Silk Bandage Backless Runway Gown
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Melbourne, AU
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Uber Rare Tom Ford Gucci FW02 Gothic Collection Brown Silk Backless Runway Gown
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Melbourne, AU
Who could ever forget Tom Ford's fall/winter 2002 Gothic Collection for Gucci... with that dark chinoiseriesque styling & heavenly detailing?
Karl Lagerfeld 1990s Black Gothic Fantasy Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super stunning 90s dream dress by Karl Lagerfeld. Delicate spiderweb crochet over sheer chiffon. Intricate neckline makes for a great statement. 100% rayon and 1/2 lined. Wonderful...
Heavenly Tom Ford Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Brown Silk Runway Dress & Obi!
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Melbourne, AU
Heavenly Tom Ford Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Brown Silk Runway Dress & Obi! Who could ever forget Tom Ford's fall/winter 2002 Gothic Collection for Gucci... with that dark ch...
Rare Tom Ford For Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Silk Runway Dress! IT42
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Melbourne, AU
Rare Tom Ford For Gucci Fall Winter 2002 Gothic Collection Silk Runway Dress In Italian Size 42! Who could ever forget Tom Ford's fall/winter 2002 Gothic Collection for Gucci... w...
Heavenly Tom Ford Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Runway Dress & Obi
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Melbourne, AU
Who could ever forget Tom Ford's fall/winter 2002 Gothic Collection for Gucci... with that dark chinoiseriesque styling & heavenly detailing? Well this exquisite long-sleeved dress, ...
2010 Rafael Cennamo Couture Black Beaded Lace-Illusion Gothic Trained Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Rafael Cennamo black illusion gown from his 2010 couture collection which retailed for over $8,000. Recognized for his creativity, Rafael Cennamo uses luxurious fabrics ...
Reduced Price & Free Shipping Tom Ford Gucci FW2002 Backless Gothic Runway Gown!
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Melbourne, AU
Uber Rare Tom Ford Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Backless Runway Gown!
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By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Melbourne, AU
Uber Rare Tom Ford Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Brown Silk Backless Runway Gown!
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Incredible Tom Ford For Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Runway Gown!
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Melbourne, AU
Incredible Tom Ford For Gucci Fall Winter 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Bandage Backless Runway Gown!
Incredible Tom Ford For Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Runway Gown!
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Melbourne, AU
Incredible Tom Ford For Gucci Fall Winter 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Bandage Backless Runway Gown!
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Size: IT 42 / US 4-6
Incredible Tom Ford For Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Runway Gown!
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Melbourne, AU
Incredible Tom Ford For Gucci Fall Winter 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Bandage Backless Runway Gown!
Uber Rare Iconic Tom Ford Gucci FW 2002 Black Silk Backless Gothic Runway Gown!
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Melbourne, AU
Uber Rare & Iconic Tom Ford For Gucci Fall Winter 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Backless Runway Gown!
Sarah Whitworth Pure Silk Dupion Black & White Gothic Bustle Vintage Party Dress
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Sarah Whitworth Pure Silk Dupion Black & White Gothic Bustle Vintage Party Dress, 1980s Estimated Size: UK 8/ US 4/ EU 36. Please check measurements & description by clicking 'Conti...
Incredible White Tom Ford Gucci FW 2002 Silk Gothic Collection Blouse & Skirt!
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Melbourne, AU
Incredibly Rare White Tom Ford For Gucci Fall Winter 2002 Silk Gothic Collection Runway Blouse & Skirt! Who could ever forget Tom Ford's fall/winter 2002 Gothic Collection for Gu...
Gucci Tom Ford Gothic 2002 Collection Ruched Backless Dress 42 Uk 8-10
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci Tom Ford Gothic 2002 Collection Ruched Backless Dress 42 Uk 8-10 This is a rare find from the classic Gothic Gucci 2002 collection from Tom Ford Ruched silk V neck bodice, ple...
Heavenly Tom Ford Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Brown Silk Runway Dress! IT40
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Melbourne, AU
Heavenly Tom Ford For Gucci FW 2002 Gothic Collection Brown Silk Runway Dress! Who could ever forget Tom Ford's fall/winter 2002 Gothic Collection for Gucci... with that dark chin...
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By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Melbourne, AU
Rare And Iconic Tom Ford For Gucci Fall Winter 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Backless Micro-Mini Runway Dress Or Blouse! Who could ever forget Tom Ford's fall/winter 2002 Gothic...
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By Tom Ford
Located in Melbourne, AU
That Heavenly Tom Ford For Gucci Fall Winter 2002 Gothic Collection Black Long-Sleeved Laced Silk Bondage-Inspired Runway Blouse & Matching Skirt! Who could ever forget Tom Fo...
Rare & Iconic Tom Ford Gucci FW 2002 Black Silk Gothic Kimono Top & Skirt! 42
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Melbourne, AU
Rare & Iconic Tom Ford For Gucci Fall Winter 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Kimono Top & Skirt! Who could ever forget Tom Ford's fall/winter 2002 Gothic Collection for Gucci......
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Tom Ford Gucci FW 2002 Black Silk Gothic Kimono Runway Ad Campaign Top & Skirt!
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Melbourne, AU
Rare & Iconic Tom Ford For Gucci Fall Winter 2002 Gothic Runway Collection & Ad Campaign Black Silk Kimono Top & Silk Bandage Skirt! Who could ever forget Tom Ford's fal...
Amazing Tom Ford Gucci FW 2002 Black Silk Gothic Kimono Runway Top & Skirt! 38
By Tom Ford
Located in Melbourne, AU
Rare & Iconic Tom Ford For Gucci Fall Winter 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Kimono Runway & Ad Campaign Top & Skirt! Who could ever forget Tom Ford's fall/winter 20...
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Amazing Tom Ford Gucci FW 2002 Black Silk Gothic Kimono Runway Top & Skirt! 42
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Melbourne, AU
Who could ever forget Tom Ford's fall/winter 2002 Gothic Collection for Gucci... with that dark chinoiseriesque styling & heavenly detailing? Well this extraordinary black silk b...
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By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Melbourne, AU
Rare & Iconic Tom Ford For Gucci Fall Winter 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Runway Dress! Who could ever forget Tom Ford's fall/winter 2002 Gothic Collection for Gucci... with ...
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By Tom Ford
Located in Melbourne, AU
Rare & Iconic Tom Ford For Gucci Fall Winter 2002 Gothic Collection Black Silk Runway Dress! Who could ever forget Tom Ford's fall/winter 2002 Gothic Collection for Gucci... with ...
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By Tom Ford
Located in Melbourne, AU
Rare & Iconic Tom Ford For Gucci Fall Winter 2002 Gothic Collection Brown Silk Runway Dress! Who could ever forget Tom Ford's fall/winter 2002 Gothic Collection for Gucci... with ...
Black French Lace Drop Waist Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of a black French lace and features a drop waist design. A great piece. Measures (Approximately) Length: 40.5" Bust: 32" Waist: 33" Hip: 36"
Rare 1948 Jacques Fath Beaded Chantilly Lace Dress Gown
By Jacques Fath
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French designer, Jacques Fath has been called the "Couturier's Couturier" and was considered one of the greatest couturiers of the 1950's. He was known for his outstanding opulent hi...
1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
1950s Demi Couture Black Chantilly Lace Beaded Fit n' Flare Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s demi couture black chantilly lace beaded long sleeve fit n' flare dress! There are so many details on this beauty! Tailored bodice with thousands of hand-sewn black se...
$18,192
Size: Approx. Fr 36 / 38 (EU)
Jean Louis Scherrer haute couture black polka dots sheer evening gown, f/w 2005
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in London, GB
Jean-Louis Scherrer by Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture Autum / Winter 2005 - Sheer polka dots silk chiffon with black velvet covered buttons on bust and sleeves - Victorian poet slee...
$1,675
Size: Extra Small
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
Bill Blass Vintage Sheer Black Lace Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage sheer black lace dress by Bill Blass. Sweetheart neckline with sheer sleeves and upper back. Rear zip and hook closure. The marked size is a US 6 and the dress fits t...
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Sheer Size 10 / 12 Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite 1990s vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA for SAKS 5th AVE Couture black silk chiffon and chattily lace sheer evening gown ! This beautiful dress has so much attention to details. Mu...
Art Deco French Couture 1920's Flapper Dress
Located in New York, NY
Unusual 1920s French Art Deco flapper evening dress of Couture Quality. Luminiscent black laquered silk organza-chiffon, hand applied with paillette embroidery of abstract poppy flo...
$840Sale Price|30% Off
1930's Moss Crepe and Gold Thread Evening Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Timeless 1930's miss crepe and gold embroidered evening dress with slightly gathered shoulder and hand rouched wide waistline. Elegant V neck and short sleeves are trimmed in hand s...
Incredible 1950s French Lace Bombshell Chantilly Lace Wiggle Dress + Cape
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1950s Demi Couture French Lace dress and caplet! Wonderful beige/nude/brown color lace, with matching caplet. Impeccable construction, with the majority of the workma...
$1,257
Size: Equivalent French Size 34
A French Evening Dress in Artificial silk fibrane - Early 1940s
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940. France Evening dress in pink purple and yellow gold artificial silk fibrane from the 1940s. Heavy and very fine fabric with an excellent "drop", slightly stretchy and ele...
Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture 1980s Black Lace Victorian Top + Asymmetrical Skirt
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 80s VICKY TIEL COUTURE black lace and rayon semi sheer blouse and asymmetrical maxi skirt evening gown. ensemble! Victorian inspired lace top features puff sleeves...
Vintage Gold and Black Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A headturning vintage evning gown in a heavy black and gold fabric with black velvet trim. The dress has black velvet strap and hem and a side zip.
1930s Black Lace and Chiffon Insert Dress
Located in London, GB
This highly romantic dress was made in the late 1930s and is breathtaking quality. Evening gowns of this era are highly sought after, particularly when they’re in such rare, excellen...
Vintage David Butler Evening Gown with Organza Frill
Located in London, GB
A vintage David Butler evening gown , in black crepe with a double layer organza frill. The dress has a v neckline front and back and the frill sits off the shoulder. The dress is...
$995Sale Price|33% Off
Size: Extra Small
Comme des Garcons Avant garde Striped Applique Jacket Fall 2013
By Comme des Garçons
Located in University City, MO
Comme des Garcons Avant-garde striped floral rosette applique jacket Fall 2013 Extra Small Size The edgy unique high fashion jacket is constructed with black & white stripes thro...
$1,295
Size: 42 / US 6 - 8
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black Corset Dress Size 42 US 6 - 8 Vintage 90s Iconic LBD
By Dolce & Gabbana, D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and iconic late 90s DOLCE & GABBAN black bodycon corset dress ! A classic little black dress that is a timeless addition to any wardrobe. Corset style bodice with adjustable str...
Dolce & Gabbana 1990s Black Jersey Bodycon Dress with Buckle Collar
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned vintage Dolce & Gabbana black jersey dress, likely dating to the mid-1990s. A sleek and sophisticated take on the classic little black dress, this Italian-made pi...
Marchesa Red Silk Strapless Gown - 10 - circa 90's
By Marchesa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Marchesa Red Silk Gown, length 54", bust 38", waist 36".
Roberto Cavalli Floral Print Halter Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in GOUVIEUX, FR
Roberto Cavalli floral print dress. Circa 2000s . Cut out each sides . Halter top with deep V neckline . Backless . Maxi dress . Flower jewelry Size fits XS / S Flat measurements ...
$1,731
Size: UK 6-10 (Small to Medium).
1970’s BEN KAHN Shaggy Long Brown White Striped Skunk Coat - Real Fur Jacket
Located in Sheffield, GB
A truly remarkable 1970’s coat by American designer & furrier Ben Kahn. Similar examples can be found in the New York Metropolitan Museum. This superb, plush striped fur coat comes...
$900Sale Price|20% Off
Bellville Sassoon Pink Silk Floral Beaded Sleeveless Gown - 10
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Bellville Sassoon gown is pink silk with a floral beaded design. It is sleeveless and has a high neckline. This gown is in good condition with some loose and missing embellishme...
1990s Michael Casey Silk Ombre Botanical-Patterned Strapless Gown W/ Train
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1990s Michael Casey silk ombre botanical-patterned silk chiffon strapless gown with ruching and gathering at bodice. Asymmetrical delicate bronze toned bamboo leaf beaded g...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
$5,270
Size: See Measurement in description
ROBERTO CAVALLI F/w 2004 Purple Ruffled Lace-Up Back Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Composition: 100% Silk Measurements All measurements taken laid flat NOTE: The lace back design makes bust and waist flexible (not limited to the laid-flat measurements) to adjust...
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Vintage Floral Lace and Leather Blue Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Vintage Floral Lace and Leather Blue Mini Dress IT 38 Blue Gianni Versace leather mini dress with lace overlaying the leather featuring embellished medusa st...
John Galliano Pink Silk Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular John Galliano silk gown in ombre shades of pink. The bodice has spaghetti straps and gathers onto 2 angled bands crossing at the waist. It has a 2 tier skirt, the sho...
Gianni Versace Silk Patchwork Print Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk dress from Gianni Versace in a compilation patchwork of some of his most notable colorful prints including scrolls, feathers and flowers. It is sleeveless and has a ...
1920S Yellow Silk Chiffon & Silver Lamé Lace Flapper Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Yellow Silk Chiffon & Silver Lamé Lace Flapper Cocktail Dress
$219Sale Price|20% Off
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Variation Vintage Fuchsia Tunic Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gorgeous unworn fuchsia tunic dress. Short sleeves. Large buttons. 2 front pockets. Unlined. Label reads Yves Saint Laurent Variation Made in France. Si...
Elegant Art Deco Beaded Chiffon Tunic Dress
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Tunic Dress of black silk chiffon with diamond and radiating patterns of iridescent purple beads throughout. Sheer dress slips over the head with sides open to hip w...
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.