BURBERRY teal blue silk pleated satin front halter mini dress
By Burberry, Christopher Bailey
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BURBERRY teal blue silk pleated satin front halter mini dress Reference: MELK/A00484 Brand: Burberry Designer: Christopher Bailey Material: Silk Color: Blue Pattern: Solid Closure: Z...
Vintage Christian Lacroix 2000’s Satin Silk Floor Length Maxi Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sheffield, GB
A colourful abstract 2000’s satin silk maxi dress by Christian Lacroix. Featuring a scarf tie collar line (this can be styled in various ways), drop waist, buttons at the side, conce...
Mallinson's Satin Silk Belle Epoque Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
Of basically an indescribable golden yellow, and constructed of the finest Satin/Silk, a beautiful and complex example of 'Belle Epoque' elegance. Stamped: MALLINSON'S SATIN ORMANDE ...
Valentino Silk & Satin Cocktail Dress
By Valentino
Located in Geneva, CH
Slightly naughty "little black dress". Silk chiffon accordion pleated skirt and sleeves, black silk satin wide belt and front buttons.
1980 Arnold Scaasi Black Silk Satin Cocktail Dress W/ Rhinestone Decoration
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Arnold Scaasi black silk satin cocktail dress with delicate rhinestone line-traced embellishment: An off-the-shoulder design with a slight dropped waist and gathered bell-shap...
$1,528Sale Price|20% Off
McCartney Runway Silk Satin Print Zip Jacket or OffShoulder Bubble Dress SS 2003
By Stella McCartney
Located in Chicago, IL
Arguable the most significant design in the Stella McCartney Spring/Summer 2003 collection--since our versatile garment debuted in different colors on the runway and was worn by the ...
Vintage Turquoise Floral Silk /Satin Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty and easy to wear turquoise floral print day dress. The dress has a v neck wrap front neckline, self fabric belt and elbow length sleaves. It open with a zip below waist lev...
NWT F/W 2002 Dolce & Gabbana Black Silk Satin Asymmetric Super Mini Dress IT46
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This single-shoulder mini dress is constructed entirely of silk satin. The dress features a wrap effect at the shoulder strap and a lightly flared cut.
Valentino Yellow Silk w/ Lace & Satin Tie
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Valentino piece is sunshine in a dress, crafted in vibrant yellow silk with tiered lace ruffles and sheer, mesh detailing throughout the body, topped with a double silk ...
1930S Burnt Orange Rayon & Silk Crepe Satin Long Sleeve Dress With Adjustable W
Located in New York, NY
1930S Burnt Orange Rayon & Silk Crepe Satin Long Sleeve Dress With Adjustable Waist Sash Handmade Neckline, XL
Black draped and wrapped silk satin evening dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black draped and wrapped silk satin evening dress. Hidden Snap and hook&eye closure on the front with rhinestone buckle on the top.
Vintage Gucci 2003 By Tom Ford Satin Silk Black Dress
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Vintage Gucci 2003 By Tom Ford satin silk black dress. Feature a black silk satin tone, deep plunging neckline with a keyhole cut-out under a structured collar.
Vintage Gucci 2003 By Tom Ford Satin Silk Nude Dress
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Vintage Gucci 2003 By Tom Ford satin silk nude dress. Feature a champagne nude silk satin tone, deep plunging neckline with a keyhole cut-out under a structured collar.
Christian Dior Red and Black Silk Satin Long Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Red and black silk satin long dress. No size indicated, it fits a 38FR.
S/S 2005 Roberto Cavalli Silk Seashell Print Cream Satin Chiffon Maxi Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning seashell print silk Roberto Cavalli slip dress. From the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, this beautiful dress features the sea print featured in the season's run...
$554Sale Price|20% Off
Versace Spring 2019 Black Silk Satin Double Asymmetric Dress
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in London, GB
Stunningly slinky Versace black silk double slip dress from the SS19 collection - as worn by Kendal Jenner on the runway. Bought for £1475 and unworn. Made from glossy black silk wit...
Black evening dress in silk velvet, lace and satin Fontana Couture
By Fontana
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black evening dress in silk velvet, lace and satin. Draped on the bust with black silk satin fabric and attached behind the neck.
Versace White Silk Satin & Chiffon Evening Dress with Crystals, FW 2004
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Versace ▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Fabric: Silk Satin, Silk Chiffon ▪ Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6 ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Conditio...
Gorgeous Bill Blass Couture Vintage 1970s Royal Blue Silk Satin Belted 70s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage BILL BLASS Couture royal blue silk satin dress! This gem was completely hand-sewn, and is numbered.
A French Dress and Jacket in Lustrous Printed Satin Silk Circa 1970
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965-1970 France Dress and bolero in waxed printed silk satin from the 1960s with no label.
S/S 2005 Roberto Cavalli Silk Seashell Animal Print Cream Satin Slip Dress Large
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning sea motif and animal print silk Roberto Cavalli slip dress. From the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, this beautiful dress combines the many prints that were used...
Richard Quinn Runway Duchess Satin & Silk Coat Dress Ensemble
By Alexander McQueen, Richard Quinn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning purple bellflower coat with matching dress evening ensemble by Richard Quinn. Fashioned of duchess satin and silk illustrated in a painterly monet fabric.
A French Patriotic Navy Dress In Satin And Silk Crepe- Circa 1920
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1920/1925 France A nice Navy dress in cherry red Duchesse satin in the patriotic spirit of France after the First World War. Straight dress with short sleeve and pleated on th...
Jacques Griffe Circa 1960 Haute Couture Silk Satin Dress & Jacket Set
By Jacques Griffe
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1960 France Dress and jacket set in chiné and damask silk satin with brown and beige leaves by Jacques Griffe Haute Couture dating from the early 1960s.
Madame Ernest Circa 1900 Edwardian Champagne Silk Satin Wedding Dress
Located in Toulon, FR
England Beautiful champagne silk satin wedding dress from the Edwardian period in England, designed by Madame Ernest in Leeds.
F/W 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Red Silk Satin Corset Belted Runway Dress IT46
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning ruby red silk satin corset Gucci dress designed by Tom Ford.
Loris Azzaro Couture 1970s Black Satin & Strass Embellished Silk Jersey Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
We are thrilled to present an exquisite 1970s open-back vintage dress by Loris Azzaro. Crafted from a luxuriously soft black silk and viscose mix jersey fabric, this dress features a...
Verheyen London Flower Kimono dress in Italian Silk Satin - One Size
By Verheyen London
Located in London, GB
Verheyen London Flower Kimono dress in Italian Silk Satin - One Size The Verheyen London Kimono is the perfect dress for evening wear or coat dress to wear with a pair of jeans and...
1930s Ivory Silk Satin Bias Cut Evening Wedding Dress V Neck Open Back
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930s ivory silk crepe back satin bias cut evening wedding dress V neck open back.
$1,255Sale Price|30% Off
Verheyen London Flower Kimono dress in Italian Silk Satin - One Size
By Verheyen London
Located in London, GB
Verheyen London Flower Kimono dress in Italian Silk Satin - One Size The Verheyen London Kimono is the perfect dress for evening wear or coat dress to wear with a pair of jeans and...
NWT Gucci Bird Embellished Crystals Black Silk Satin Dress Gown It. 38 oversize
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Gucci Bird Embellished Crystals Black Silk Satin Dress Gown Italian size 38 (oversize - please check measurements).
VINTAGE 90's Black Silk Satin Floral Embroidered Handkerchief Asymmetrical Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Purchased from Les Habitudes Vintage 1990's Jet black Black floral embroidery Black beading Pullover Missing brand, size, and comp tag, but definitely 100% silk Excellent vintage con...
Victoria Royal 1960s Kelly Green Silk Satin Sequined + Beaded Vintage Gown Dress
By Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 60s VICTORIA ROYAL Couture Kelly green full length evening gown! Fitted bodice features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout. Metal zipper at each ...
$1,103Sale Price|20% Off
Verheyen London Flower Kimono dress in Italian Silk Satin - One Size
By Verheyen London
Located in London, GB
Verheyen London Flower Kimono dress in Italian Silk Satin - One Size The Verheyen London Kimono is the perfect dress for evening wear or coat dress to wear with a pair of jeans and...
DOLCE & GABBANA purple silk RUCHED SATIN Sleeveless Cocktail Dress 44 L
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Zürich, CH
Dolce & Gabbana sleeveless satin ruched dress in orchid purple silk (96%) and elastane (4%) with a round neck.
Vintage black satin silk lace plunging backless night gown slip maxi dress M
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage A beautiful satin vintage slip style maxi dress in black Lace inserts and trim Adjustable straps Cut out back with ties Composition: No composition label - estima...
CHANEL black silk SATIN SNAP BUTTON TRIM Sleeveless Cocktail Dress 40
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel sheath dress in black silk (100%). With slit neck, snaps trims, and lace underlayer around the hemline. Closes with snaps on the front. Lined in black silk (100%). Has been wo...
$1,076Sale Price|40% Off
Verheyen London Kimono dress in Turquoise Blue Italian Silk Satin - One Size
By Verheyen London
Located in London, GB
Verheyen London Kimono dress in Turquoise Blue Italian Silk Satin - One Size The Verheyen London Kimono is the perfect dress for evening wear or coat dress to wear with a pair of je...
Black velvet cocktail dress with pink silk satin drapé bow GUY LAROCHE
By Guy Laroche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet cocktail dress with pink silk satin drapé bow. Velvet composition: 73% cotton, 27% Modal.
1970s Ivory Silk Satin & Lace Hand Made Victorian Style Wedding Dress Medium
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s ivory silk satin & lace hand made Victorian style wedding dress.
Red evening silk chiffon dress with ruffles and satin ribbon piping edge 1980's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red evening silk chiffon dress with ruffles and satin ribbon piping edge.
Black silk and pink satin cocktail dress D&G by Dolce & Gabbana
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk and pink satin cocktail dress. Visible zip closure on the middle back.
$440Sale Price|32% Off
Sensual Little Black Dress in the finest 100% Italian Double Silk Satin
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sensual, chic Little Black Dress in the Finest Double Faced Italian black Satin from Taroni silk.
CHLOE black 100% silk crepe satin contrast cape back dress FR42 XL
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE black 100% silk crepe satin contrast cape back dress FR42 XL Reference: CC/A00495 Brand: Chloe Material: Silk Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Self Tie Lining: Black Silk E...
Dramatic Silk Satin Embroidered Dressing Gown
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic Retro Silk Satin Embroidered Dressing Gown from the 1940's. Shirtwaist style in slinky black silk satin with Art Deco style soutache embroidery in yellow and gold tinsel on ...
S/S 1995 Calvin Klein Kate Moss Runway Black Silk Satin Sleeveless Dress
By Calvin Klein
Located in West Hollywood, CA
It is constructed in black silk satin with a wide scoop neckline, darted seams for shape, and a center back zip with a short back slit.
Bill Blass Black Silk Satin Strapless Cocktail Dress with Tailored Ruffles 2
By Bill Blass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bill Blass black silk satin strapless fitted cocktail dress with tailored ruffle at the bodice top.
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining.
ROCHAS RCA421A mint green silk satin peter pan collar skater dress IT42 M
By Rochas
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ROCHAS RCA421A mint green silk satin peter pan collar skater dress IT42 M Reference: LACG/A00510 Brand: Rochas Model: RCA421A Material: Polyester, Silk Color: Blue, Green Pattern: So...
Black silk satin one shoulder cocktail dress LANVIN by Alber Elbaz FW 2008
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk satin one shoulder cocktail dress. Zip and one snap closure on the middle back.
$6,182Sale Price|20% Off
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2004 Pink silk satin high bias cut dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
"Designed by John Galliano Spring-Summer 2004 Pink silk satin slit dress with embellished half moon pin Right side button closure Above knee length Sleveless Shaw collar Very ...
MIU MIU 2009 black silk satin bow top pleated mini dress IT44 L
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MIU MIU 2009 black silk satin bow top pleated mini dress IT44 L Reference: CC/A00494 Brand: Miu Miu Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: 2009 Material: Silk Color: Black Pattern: Soli...
1968 James Galanos Black Silk Satin A-Line Cocktail Dress w Scattered Rhinestone
By James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
1968 James Galanos Black Silk Satin A-Line Cocktail Dress w Scattered Rhinestone Clusters: A spectacularly stunning and simple black special-occasion cocktail or formal dress in a sl...
2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Dark Navy Silk Satin Backless Chain Slip Dress IT42
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gucci by Tom Ford slip dress from 2000 is constructed from dark navy silk satin with a fluid bias-cut silhouette.
1961 Saks Fifth Avenue Black Silk Satin Sheath Dress w/ Heavy Long Fringe
By For Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Gresham, OR
1961 Saks Fifth Avenue Black Satin Sheath Dress w/ Heavy Long Fringe: Smooth silk satin waistline with constructed bow.
$796Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Dynasty I Magnin Raspberry Red Gold Flowers Silk Satin Vintage 50s Dress
By Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
MAGNIN raspberry red and gold silk satin sleeveless demi couture dress! Not quite red, and not quite pink, this beautiful gem features gold embroidered silk Asian influenced flowers ...
$556Sale Price|20% Off
Geoffrey Beene Sleek Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Peek a Boo Cream Satin Panel
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New Hope, PA
This Geoffrey Beene dress has a combination of black silk crepe, cream satin and black satin adding a little mystery to the dress.
GIVENCHY Demi Couture c.1990's Black Silk Satin Maxi Evening Sheath Dress Gown
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Demi Couture c.1990's Black Silk Satin Maxi Evening Sheath Dress Gown Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Boutique Givenchy Paris; Martha Designer: Hubert de Givenchy Style: Sheath go...
1930S Black Silk Satin Halter Bow Neck Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Satin Halter Bow Neck Gown
Versace Spring/Summer 2005 Peach Silk Satin Medusa Gown
By Versace
Located in North Wales, PA
Crafted in a lustrous peach silk satin, the dress features a structured underwire bust with horizontal ribbon banding across the midriff, creating a sleek, body-conscious silhouette ...
1970's BILL BLASS Silk satin evening gown dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The sleeves are fully lined in silk satin. Single, satin face button detail at under cuffs.
Moschino Black Silk Satin High Low Dress
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino black silk satin high low dress This dramatic evening gown is ultra modern w/ a high low hem and slight train in back.
Scassi Boutique Little Black Silk-Satin Dress
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Topanga, CA
Sumptuous, super soft silk satin cocktail dress with structured, dramatic V-shaped off the shoulder neckline (interior elasticated support bands).
Unavailable
Chanel Fall 1995 Black Silk Satin Gown Dress
By Chanel
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Vintage Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Fall 1995 Black silk satin full length dress Slightly flared A line skirt Fully lined Zip up back 100% silk Size EU 42 / UK 14 / US 10 Clipped back...
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Satin Draped Dress - 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, Chelsea
Stunning Yves Saint Laurent Silk Satin Dress. This dazzling dress in silvery-mauve is fabulously draped giving a great silhouette.
Silk satin drop-waist pleated LBD little black dress FLORA KUNG
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
FLORA KUNG silk dresses are made in premiere quality, long-filament silk yarn which gives a natural simmering glow and a buttery, luxurious feel.
Unavailable
Size: See Description
Alberta Ferretti Deadstock Black Silk Satin Ruched Strapless Dress Deadstock
By Alberta Ferretti, Philosophy by Alberta Ferretti
Located in Portland, OR
This deadstock Alberta Ferretti strapless black satin evening dress has intricate gathering or ruching throughout and enough stretch to hug the body and create a beautiful silhouette...
1960s Black Silk Satin Cocktail Dress with Embroidered Skirt
Located in San Francisco, CA
The silhouette has a plunging neckline and sleeveless arms. This dress is completely double lined in silk satin and organza.
Scaasi Boutique Black Silk Velvet Silk Satin Evening Dress, Circa: 1980's
By Scaasi Boutique, Arnold Scaasi
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Scaasi Boutique, Circa: 1980's black off the shoulder evening dress with black silk velvet bodice and black silk satin skirt with back zip, hook and eye closure and fully lined.
70s Oscar de la Renta Silk Satin Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A 1970s Oscar de la Renta luscious black satin cocktail dress with exaggerated puff shoulders and a sweat-heart neckline. The dress is fitted at the waist and have beautiful paneling...
Jacques Heim couture gold silk satin evening gown, circa 1960s
By Jacques Heim
Located in London, GB
He was an innovator who created designs that are smart, eclectic and of many styles yet always luxurious and elegant This circa late 1950s evening gown constructed in of gold silk s...
Zac Posen Bronze Silk Stretch Satin Xanadu Dress, Spring - Summer 2004
By Zac Posen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Zac Posen, Spring-Summer 2004 bronze silk stretch satin Xanadu halter dress with flounce skirt, pleated bust and back zip Size 8 Bust 30, Waist 28, Hips 34, Length 38
Prada Silk Satin Embroidered Swarovski Crystal Evening Dress, Spring 2012
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Prada, Spring 2012 silk satin sleeveless dress with sweetheart neckline, hand-sewn Swarovski crystal embellishment at front and concealed zip closure at back.
FLORA KUNG Luxe black silk satin charmeuse rushed slip dress
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
New-with-tag black silk satin charmeuse rushed gown with silk spaghetti shoulder straps and a tulip cut.
Dolce & Gabbana Red Satin Silk Embellished Draped Strapless Dress M
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
A beautiful red silk midi sleeveless dress from Dolce & Gabbana presenting a boned corset top for extra support and an embellished waistband. This dress has been made in Italy and is...
Valentino Garavani 2008 Documented Black Silk Crepe Evening Dress w Satin Bow
By Valentino
Located in Portland, OR
This off shoulder dress is in a fine black silk crepe fabric with silk satin around the shoulders that forms a lovely bow on one side.
Roger Sakoun Cocktail Dress Red Silk Ruffles with Satin Roses 1980s
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Vintage Roger Sakoun cocktail dress in red silk with black ruffles and satin fabric roses.
Unavailable
Size: equivalent S / M - see measures
VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture Strapless Silk Satin Black Evening Dress - Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture Strapless Silk Satin Black Evening Dress - Unworn, New SIZE: equivalent to about Small / Medium, please review approx measurements as follows in cm: lenght s...
1970s Chanel Black Strapless Wool Crepe & Silk Satin Dress 16
By Chanel
Located in Houston, TX
Flattering short V at cleavage and a 3 1/4" silk satin ribbon criss-cross the bodice wrapping around to the back ending as a sweet bow at center back.
Royal Blue Silk Satin Evening Gown
Located in Topanga, CA
Stunning blue silk satin empire strapless gown with tulip bust.
1980's OSCAR DE LA RENTA Silk satin & velvet ball gown dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Newport Beach, CA
The dress is made of burgundy, red silk satin with velvet top bodice, and sleeves.
Jean - Louis Scherrer Haute Couture Navy Silk Crepe & Satin Dress, Circa 1980's
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Jean - Louis Scherrer numbered Haute Couture, circa 1980's navy blue, silk crepe and silk satin dress, shawl collar, bishop sleeves, shoulder pads, shirred satin waist, concealed fro...
1970's Pauline Trigere Black Silk Chiffon & Satin Halter-Bow Tiered Disco Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The fabrics alone are wonderful; luxurious mid-weight silk satin mixed with "light as a feather" silk chiffon.
Vintage 1950's Evelyn Brown Couture Sage Green Silk-Satin Ruched Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The garment is fashioned from a stunning mid-weight lined sage green silk satin fabric. The bodice has an exquisite slight off-shoulder scoopneck with classic short-sleeves.
1980s Yves Saint Laurent red silk satin sheath
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Newark, DE
Yves Saint Laurent, circa 1980 Long red silk satin evening sheath,full skirt gathered by pleats to the waistband, wrap skirt, padded shoulders, US size 8 Long fourreau en sat...
Castillo 1950s Two Tone Grey Satin Cocktail Dress
By Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and classic 1950s strapless silk satin cocktail dress by phenomenal designer Castillo.
Vintage BILL BLASS 1970's Duchess silk satin gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pearlescent ivory silk front panel with rich red satin sides and back.
A 1990s Vintage Halston Black Silk Slip Dress S
By Halston
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An incredible sexy 1990s vintage Halston silk satin dress with a deep v-neckline, slim spagetti straps and stunning paneling at the bodice.
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.
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The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
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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.