Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré Ivory Silk Ballgown Bridal Gown c 1992
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Kingston, NY
This ivory silk ballgown is a commanding example of Christian Dior's American boutique line during
1950’s Grey & Yellow Silk Ballgown Dress With Gloves
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1950’s silk satin gown in pale grey showcases some magnificent construction and is
1980s Louis Feraud Green & Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Ballgown w Peplum
By Louis Feraud, Louis Feraud Paris
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Louis Feraud Green & Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Ballgown w Peplum: A bold, unforgettable
MUSEUM Chanel F/W 1991 Hip-Hop Baby Blue Silk Taffeta Ballgown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
When Karl Lagerfeld closed Chanel’s Fall Winter 1991 ready to wear show with a ballgown, he did not
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 Ivory Silk Chiffon Full Length Ballgown Dress Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2007 Ivory Silk Chiffon Gathered Full Length Ballgown Brand / Manufacturer
$1,459 / set
W 1 in D 0.75 in L 1.25 in
Couture SignedDiorDesigner First AB Crystals WesternGermany Earrings, S/S1956
By Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
of his c.1955 haute-couture silk ballgowns with a floral pattern was auctioned at a leading London
Crystal, Silver, Base Metal
1980's Oscar de la Renta Pink Taffeta Evening Ensemble
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Bubblegum pink silk taffeta ballgown skirt and peasant top ensemble credited to Oscar de la Renta
Pauline Trigere Black and Gold Silk Faille Ballgown with Jacket, 1980s
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning 1980s Pauline Trigere Silk Faille black with gold metallic stripes ballgown and jacket
Black Silk Ballgown, Copper Embroidery
Located in New Hope, PA
Fitted and full, sexy and demure, black and floral, this amazing strapless ballgown from the 1950's
1950's Beaded Ballgown
Located in New Hope, PA
Want to feel like a princess? Just slip into this stunning vintage 1950's silk ballgown, from a
1950s Couture Silk Satin Purple Ballgown
Located in Gresham, OR
Strapless tulle and silk satin ballgown with a built-in bodice with a newly adorned vintage 1930s
1940S Dusty Yellow Silk Chiffon Stripe Strapless Gown With Massive Ballgown Ski
Located in New York, NY
1940S Dusty Yellow Silk Chiffon Stripe Strapless Gown With Massive Ballgown Skirt For Dancing
BLUMARINE SPOSA Vintage Vanilla Cream Silk Petal Bridal Gown Pink Belt Ballgown
By Blumarine
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Blumarine Sposa Vintage Wedding Dress Vanilla Cream with Baby Pink belt 100% Silk IT44 Has tags
Sold
Size: French equivalent size 36
A Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown numbered 87681 in Cream Silk Circa 1955/1957
By Pierre Balmain Couture, Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955/1957 France Majestic cocktail or ball gown in silk ottoman embroidered Champagne by
Christian Dior Blue/Purple Iridescent Strapless Silk Ball Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
A late 70s, early 80s Christian Dior strapless silk taffeta ballgown in purple/blue with "petal
2000's Catherine Regehr Navy Silk Taffeta Ballgown Skirt
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Catherine Regehr navy silk taffeta ballgown skirt with matching sash from the 2000's. The
Belleville et Cie Embroidered Strapless Ballgown, ex Museum Collection
Located in New Hope, PA
Charm and glamour combine in this hand embroidered silk organza ballgown designed by Belinda
Victorian Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in London, GB
amethyst stones set in gold, this feminine necklace recalls the glamour of a candlelit ball and a silk
Amethyst, Rose Gold
1950's Turquoise-Blue Striped Silk-Organza & Tulle Ballgown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1950's gown fashioned from shimmer silk-organza and net-tulle. This party dress is so
1950's Beaded Embroidered Cream & Pale Pink Satin Strapless Couture Ballgown
By Lord & Taylor
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
silk satin strapless full skirted ballgown dating back to the mid 1950's. As you can see, this custom
S/S 1964 Balenciaga Deep Rose Pink Silk Sleeveless Gown
By Balenciaga
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 1964 Balenciaga deep rose pink silk sleeveless gown. Ballgown style sleeveless scoop neck dress
Vintage 1950s Rosalie Macrini Couture Cream Silk Strapless Bridal Wedding Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely breathtaking and incredibly rare Rosalie Macrini cream silk taffeta strapless full
Vintage 1950's Pierre Balmain Couture Creme Beaded Embroidered Silk Bridal Gown
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking mid-1950's creme silk satin ballgown attributed to Pierre Balmain. This iconic
Vintage 1950s Nanty Couture Black Pleated Silk Taffeta Strapless Voluminous Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this sensational Nanty Couture black silk taffeta sculpted voluminous ballgown, the detailed
Vicky Teil Couture Paris 70's Red Silk Ballgown w Four Petticoats and Shawl Wrap
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Wonderful red silk strapless evening gown from Vicky Teil Couture Paris. This has a built in inner
Christian Dior Fuschia Pink Ballgown
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior slim fitting, fuschia, silk ballgown. It is sleeveless with a v neckline and
1996 GIVENCHY by GALLIANO Leopard gown
By John Galliano, Givenchy
Located in Austin, TX
1996 GIVENCHY by GALLIANO Leopard gown Buttons down front to hem Condition : Excellent 21.75" bust, 21.75" waist, 25.25" hips, 58.5" length mannequin is a US sz 6 Size XS / S ru...
Louis Feraud Vintage 1974 Black Wool Blend Cut Out Maxi Dress
By Louis Feraud, Louis Feraud Paris
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Louis Feraud Vintage 1974 Black Wool Blend Cut Out Maxi Dress Decorative cutout neckline designer dress by Louis Féraud Made in Germany 1974 Black Full-length Long sleeves with f...
$12,640Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 40IT
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Leopard Evening Gown Size 40IT Spring/Summer 2002
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Leopard Evening Gown Size 40IT Spring/Summer 2002
1950s Magenta Jacquard Print Floral Evening Dress
Located in London, GB
A superb and magnificent magenta coloured floral print satin evening dress from the mid-1950s. Formal wear from this era is becoming increasingly difficult to source and this is a b...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
Guy Laroche vintage sunglasses, made in France
By Guy Laroche
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Guy Laroche MODEL: 5125 - Burgundy MADE IN: France ERA: 1980s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 61 mm Lens height: 54 mm Bridge: 10 mm Temple-to...
Revillon Sable Fur Coat for Saks Fifth Avenue
By Revillon Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an absolutely sumptuous natural brown Sable fur coat, by Revillon for Saks Fifth Avenue. This coat has a large notched collar, two front slit pockets, an open front and is ...
1950s Black and Turquoise Flame Stitch Brocade Evening Dress
Located in London, GB
1950's evening dress made from a flame stitch brocade featuring shades of turquoise on a black base. A full skirt extends from a fitted bodice with pleats to the hips and asymmetric ...
$890
Size: please refer to measurements
VERA WANG 90's/00 Tan Evening Gown w. Bustle Maxi Dress Bridal Wedding
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vera Wang 1990's-2000's Vintage Tan / Beige color, neutral tone Train that bustles at the back Size tag missing will measure later, appears to be a 2/4 Great vintage condition, no ri...
White evening slip dress ( or wedding dress) ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White evening slip dress ( or wedding dress) made of different fabric patchwork. Silk lining. Invisible zip closure and hook&eye on the middle back. Front lenght: 170cm Back lenght...
Chanel Fall 2011 Fingerless Black Lace Runway Gloves
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A quintessential Karl Lagerfeld era Chanel runway staple, new with tag. These exquisite lace gloves were documented at least twice in their distinct argyle motif amongst many similar...
$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...
Bob Mackie Black Mesh w/ Blue Beading Long Sleeve High Neck Gown Circa 1990s
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bob Mackie Black Mesh w/ Blue Beading Long Sleeve High Neck Gown. In excellent condition Measurements - Size 10 Dress Length: 61 Inches Bust: 24 Inches Hip: 24 Inches Shoulder...
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...
Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress in a pretty yellow/gold colour . The dress has a scoop neckline, front and back with small gathering at the waist. It is fully lined with a central back...
1930s Sexy Gold Floral Brocade Lamé Bias-Cut Gown with Extreme Plunging Back
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Siren gown in gold floral lamé brocade: Racer back with extremely low plunge! Full cowl neck front. The sexiest dress in the room!
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.