A Gold satin ball gown embroidered by Norman Hartnell – England Circa 1965
By Norman Hartnell
Located in Toulon, FR
England A Norman Hartnell ball gown without a label, in gold and cream silk satin, accompanied by its tie-belt and a long matching scarf.
Galvan London V-Neck Satin Gown
By Galvan
Located in London, GB
Brand New - Galvan London V-Neck Satin Gown Metallic 'Bella' gown in midnight blue, designed with a deep V-neckline and overlapping crossover waist bands. Featuring a floor-length ...
DOLCE & GABBANA Size M Red Satin Lace Long Gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
DOLCE & GABBANA long dress comes in a red lace with a slip dress read satin lining featuring a sleeveless style, red satin bow at back and a back zip up closure. Made in Italy.Excell...
SS15 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Barbie Prom Satin Sleeveless Gown 40 IT
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS15 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Barbie Prom Satin Sleeveless Gown 40 IT Additional Information: Material: 54% Cotton/46% Acetate Color: Purple Blue Pattern: Solid Style: Ball Gow...
SS15 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Barbie Prom Satin Sleeveless Gown 42 IT
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS15 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Barbie Prom Satin Sleeveless Gown 42 IT Additional Information: Material: 54% Cotton/46% Acetate Color: Purple Blue Pattern: Solid Style: Ball Gow...
$480Sale Price|20% Off
GALVAN LONDON 501 Pleated Tuxedo black white satin long gown FR36 S
By Galvan
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GALVAN LONDON 501 Pleated Tuxedo black white satin long gown FR36 S Reference: JACG/A00257 Brand: Galvan Model: 501 Pleated Tuxedo Material: Acetate, Blend Color: Black, White Patter...
JENNY YOO red satin halter lace up back fit flare long gown US4 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JENNY YOO red satin halter lace up back fit flare long gown US4 S Reference: JACG/A00213 Brand: Jenny Yoo Material: Polyester, Blend Color: Red Pattern: Solid Closure: Lace Up Lining...
$278Sale Price|60% Off
SS15 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Barbie Satin Sleeveless Pink Mini Short Dress
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SS15 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Barbie Satin Sleeveless Pink Mini Short Dress Additional Information: Material: 54% Cotton/46% Acetate Color: Pink Pattern: Pattern Style:...
1990S Black Embroidered Silk Organza Ball Gown Lined In Hot Pink Satin
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Embroidered Silk Organza Ball Gown Lined In Hot Pink Satin
Victor Costa Vintage 1980s Navy Velvet Blue Satin Sheer Neckline Ball Gown XS
By Victor Costa
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Absolutely stunning Victor Costa vintage evening gown! The dress is a super-soft, deep navy velvet with contrasting-textured navy satin accents. The satin forms inset panels at the b...
Sleeveless Satin Black and White Capote Ball Gown w Dangling Gems - S, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
With multiple textures, hanging beadwork and a riot of ¼” stripes, this gown has a lot going on but manages to get all of it just right. Best on a statuesque figure with sculpted sho...
1950’s Emerald Green Satin Ball Gown with Petal Skirt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fabulous 1950’s ball gown is made from emerald green satin. The skirt is formed from individual petals of satin that have been layered atop one another.
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1990s Magenta Satin Trapeze Ball Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous ball gown of magenta silk satin - short in front long in back with sweeping train.
1980's OSCAR DE LA RENTA Silk satin & velvet ball gown dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Great condition, 1980's OSCAR DE LA RENTA Silk satin & velvet ball gown dress. This stunning dress was designed by Oscar de la Renta during the 1980's in New York City, and is mad...
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60s Emerald Green Satin Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s Emerald Green Satin Gown
Vintage BILL BLASS 1970's Duchess silk satin gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage BILL BLASS 1970's Duchess silk satin gown. The gown has an amazing shape, and is constructed with exceptional craftsmanship. Pearlescent ivory silk front panel with rich red...
Naeem Khan Black Satin, Intricate Glass Bead and Sequin Embellished Gown
Located in Henrico, VA
This beautiful evening gown by Naeem Khan has a black satin full skirt that is lined with silk and tulle. The bodice of the dress has a stretch sheer lining and is completely covered...
Museum Quality 1958 Christian Dior Black Satin Evening Dress With Bow
By Christian Dior
Located in London, UK
A rare and iconic 1958 Yves Saint-Laurent for Christian evening dress in black satin from the Automne-Hiver collection,. Yves Saint-Laurent was barely 21 when he took over as head...
Late 1950s Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Ball Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite burgundy silk satin and gold brocade ball gown is labeled "Christian Dior Made in England by C.D.Models.
Vintage Valentino Red satin ball gown dress, Evening dress
By Valentino
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly magnificent vintage Valentino Boutique red satin ball gown dress. This is a strapless and sleeveless dress with long flowing skirts with a slight pleat design, making this t...
Oscar de la Renta Vintage 1990s Black Velvet Red Satin Ball Gown Evening Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta 1990's black and red evening gown featuring a semi-boned "Madame X' shaped velvet bodice and a very full red satin circle skirt. Crinoline panels and a separate taf...
1990s Richard Tyler Couture strapless ballgown
By Richard Tyler Couture, Richard Tyler
Located in Austin, TX
1990s Richard Tyler Couture black satin ball gown. Excellent condition. 36" bust, 28" waist, 52" length.
Ball gown in ruby satin Circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ball gown in ruby satin. Satin bows in the middle back.
1980s Escada Couture Pink Satin & Velvet Halter Ball Gown w Orig Underskirting
By Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Escada Couture Pink Satin & Velvet Halter Ball Gown w Original Underskirting: Lush rayon/silk velvet and voluminously pleated and luxuiously full skirt with large pink satin bo...
Sarmi Satin & Chiffon Evening Gown
Located in New Hope, PA
An interesting combination of satin and silk chiffon in deep chocolate brown and creamy vanilla combine to create a mouth watering look. The cream satin bodice is lined with tulle a...
The Line By K Open-Back Satin Gown
Located in London, GB
Brand New - The Line By K Open-Back Satin Gown Navy blue satin maxi dress deisgned with an open-back with a tie-up detail. Featuring a fitted bodice with a flared skirt, round-neck...
50s Kelly Green Silk Chantilly Lace and Satin Tea Length Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 50s silk Chantilly lace and satin tea length gown in Kelly green by Rosalie MacRini, originally sold at Ransohoff's department store (which is the store that Jimmy Stewar...
SAINT LAURENT 2024 rose champagne satin plunge contour panel slip gown FR36 S
By Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT 2024 rose champagne satin plunge contour panel slip gown FR36 S Reference: TGAS/F00520 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: 2024 Material: Silk...
SAINT LAURENT 2024 rose champagne satin plunge contour panel slip gown FR36 S
By Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT 2024 rose champagne satin plunge contour panel slip gown FR36 S Reference: TGAS/F00499 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: 2024 Material: Silk...
SOLACE LONDON The Darra blue satin draped black long strapless gown UK8 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SOLACE LONDON The Darra blue satin draped black long strapless gown UK8 S Reference: VACN/A00060 Brand: Solace London Model: The Darra Material: Polyester Color: Blue, Black Pattern:...
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal satin draped back empire column gown FR34 XS
By Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal ivory silk satin draped back empire column gown FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/F00527 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: Pre Fall...
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal satin plunge open back bias cut gown FR42 XL
By Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal ivory silk satin plunge open back bias cut gown FR42 XL Reference: TGAS/F00503 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: Fall Win...
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal silk satin open back bias cut gown FR38 M
By Saint Laurent, Anthony Vaccarello
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal ivory silk satin plunge open back bias cut gown FR38 M Reference: TGAS/F00458 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: Fall Wint...
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal ivory silk satin plunge bias cut gown FR34 XS
By Saint Laurent, Anthony Vaccarello
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal ivory silk satin plunge bias cut gown FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/F00476 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: Fall Winter 2022 -...
MICHAEL LO SORDO 100% silk satin V-neck draped open back draped gown UK6 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MICHAEL LO SORDO 100% silk satin V-neck draped open back draped gown UK6 XS Reference: LNKO/A01042 Brand: Michael Lo Sordo Designer: Michael Lo Sordo Material: Silk Color: Red ...
Oscar de la Renta Velvet and Satin Ballgown, 1980s
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Austin, TX
1980s Oscar de la Renta black velvet and blue satin ballgown. Condition: Very good. Size 6 We accept returns for refund, please see our terms. We offer free ground shipping within ...
Pretty in Pink 1950's Silk Satin Beaded Princess Dress With Train
By British Crown Colony
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely 1950's British Crown Colony ball gown is worthy of a princess. Beautifully made, the pink silk satin column dress has an ivory scoop neck bodice embellished with intrica...
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Size: Equivalent to French size 38-40
A Paul Poiret Ball Gown in Sequined Silk Crepe and Satin - France Circa 1925
By Paul Poiret
Located in Toulon, FR
At the height of his fame, Paul Poiret composed the most explosive ball gowns of his time.
Bill Blass Black & White Satin Ball Gown Skirt
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
A graphic Bill Blass evening skirt in a stylized black and ivory white satin with both the drama of a ball gown and the simplicity of a crisp a-line silhouette.
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.