Max Mara Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
A fun silk party dress by Max Mara. The dress is a silk tafetta fabric in a soft gold colour. It has a side zip opening, gatering on both sides with frill and flower detail on the f...
Max Mara Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
A fun silk party dress by Max Mara. The dress is a silk tafetta fabric in a soft gold colour. It has a side zip opening, gatering on both sides with frill and flower detail on the f...
Vintage Nina Ricci Couture 1980s Avant Garde Polka Dot Silk Taffeta Evening Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 1980s NINA RICCI Couture for NEIMAN MARCUS polka dot Avant Garde silk taffeta sleeveless evening gown! Features a black and white polka dot body, with lipstick re...
Saint Laurent Black Silk Gold Dot Cut Out Back Mini Dress YSL
By Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
An unexpected take on a spring line, the Spring 2017 collection from YSL showcased various forms of black, paying homage to Saint Laurent’s creative use of form and texture in a slee...
Gianni Versace black wool evening dress with high leg slit, fw 1993
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Black wool and silk blend evening dress ▪ Built-in corset ▪ High leg slit ▪ IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4 ▪ Fall-Winter 1993
ZAC POSEN black silk structural peplum ruffled boned corset mini dress US2 S
By Zac Posen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ZAC POSEN black silk structural peplum ruffled boned corset strapless mini dress US2 S Reference: MELK/A00473 Brand: Zac Posen Material: Silk Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip...
Vintage Saks 5th Avenue Red Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Evening Gown 1970s Small
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Saks 5th Avenue, red silk chiffon, one shoulder evening gown from the 1970s.
VALENTINO 100% silk nude cascade cape sleeves overlay keyhole mini dress IT38 XS
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 100% silk nude cascade cape sleeves overlay keyhole back mini dress IT38 XS Reference: LNKO/A02664 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Silk Color: Nude...
1960s Eliane Montigny French Couture Velvet and Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
1960s Eliane Montigny of Paris black velvet and yellow raw silk cocktail dress. This is a really striking evening dress of extraordinary workmanship and made to the highest haute co...
2006 Runway Christian Lacroix Silk Patchwork Floral Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
Beautiful example of Christian Lacroix’s high end ready to wear range from his spring 2006 collection. A patchwork piece created from fabrics almost certainly designed by Lacroix him...
Gorgeous Thierry Mugler Silk Pleated Evening Gown with Tassels Size 38
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a brilliant Thierry Mugler gown. The gown features a wonderful pleat design and is composed of a beautiful black silk. There is a center back zipper and also a tassel accentu...
Gucci Silk Flower Print Midi Dress SS 2018
By Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous chrysanthemum print silk dress in shades of blue and orange. It is sleeveless with a crew neckline and a midi length straight skirt with a back kick pleat. The dress is f...
1970s Dynasty for I Magnin Psychedelic Vintage 70s Silk Cheongsam Maxi Dress
By Dynasty, I Magnin and Co
Located in San Diego, CA
MAGNIN psychedelic print silk cheongsam / maxi dress! Dynasty, a very sought after label in the 60s and 70s were known for their quality silk and Asian influenced designs.
Vintage Oleg Cassini 1990s Lipstick Red Beaded Silk Chiffon 90s Evening Gown
By Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage early 90s OLEG CASSINI lipstick red silk chiffon fully beaded evening gown / dress !
Mr. Blackwell 1960's Silk Buttons Dress
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Wallkill, NY
The detail around the bottom of the dress is Fabulous! Classic timeless cut, with great attention to the hem of this one. Featuring Tiny hints of cream colored fabric showing at the ...
Judy Hornby Multicolor Silk Dress with Handkerchief Hem
By Judy Hornby
Located in Alford, MA
Judy Hornby multicolor silk print dress featuring a bias cut, double-tiered handkerchief hem, a deep V-neckline, and puffed sleeves.
1950s Christian Dior Paris Pink Silk Damask Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This dress is an extraordinary Parisian made example from the early days of the house of Christian Dior and we have been fortunate to handle this same dress twice in the last 20 year...
Emanuel Ungaro Draped Silk Dress, Spring/Summer 2004
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
An elegant variation of a runway standout, this black silk dress from Emanuel Ungaro’s Spring/Summer 2004 collection mirrors the original design famously presented in vivid orange. W...
Bob Mackie 1970s Lipstick Red Silk Moire 70s Vintage Strapless Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning late 1970s BOB MACKIE for NEIMAN MARCUS lipstick red silk moire strapless evening dress! Perfectly tailored corset bodice, and full free skirt are extremely flattering, and ...
Patricia Saunders Custom Vintage Silk + Nude Illusion Lace Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning custom made formal dress with a Spanish flare by Patricia Saunders. Couture hand stitched detailing with the highest quality fabric and craftsmanship. Gorgeous pr...
Dolce & Gabbana Silk One Sleeve Lace up Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The fitted dress has one sleeve and intricate functional adjustable lacing along the top of the sleeve from wrist to shoulder...
Maison Martin Margiela Black Asymmetrical Silk Dress 2000
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Maison Martin Margiela black asymmetrical silk dress from the 2000s, featuring exaggerated draping to the left side, uneven arm hol...
Black silk and jersey evening gown with embroideries on the sleeves Versace
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk and jersey evening gown with embroideries on the sleeves. Gold branded metal ring in the middle front; Skirt part is drape and wrap. Body-suit inside. Zip in the middle ba...
Lanvin Style Embroidered Deco Silk Crepe Black Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
An unlabeled deco period black silk crepe dress, geometrically embroidered with silver threads, green plastic squares and faux diamonds, in the style of Lanvin. A museum piece (we...
Beautiful Vintage Bill Blass Couture Silk Taffeta Lace Long Sleeve Evening Gown
By Attributed to Bill Blass, Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage BILL BLASS couture black silk taffeta and lace evening gown! Features luxurious black silk taffeta, with black French lace details throughout.
Vintage Leonard Silk Jersey Dress
By Leonard
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage silk jersey dress by Leonard. In black silk jersey with a colourful floral print, and self fabric belt. The dress has a round neckline, and back zip opening . Size It...
Lilli Ann New 1940s Asymmetric Neckline Silk Dress
By Lilli Ann
Located in Water Mill, NY
A rare unworn 1940s dress in purple silk from Lilli Ann. It has an asymmetrical front neckline with a V in back, short sleeves and a straight skirt with a back kick pleat. The dres...
Diane von Furstenberg, silk dress in cobalt blue
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Diane von Furstenberg, silk dress in cobalt blue in size 4 - XS. The item is unworn and in excellent condition. • CONDITION: new • SIZE: 4 - XS • MEASUREMENTS: length 105 cm, widt...
LA PERLA Hampton Court cream mint green silk floral lace mini dress IT38B XS
By La Perla
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LA PERLA Hampton Court cream mint green silk floral lace mini dress IT38B XS Reference: YIKK/A00175 Brand: La Perla Model: Hampton Court Material: Silk, Blend Color: Cream, Green Pat...
Angelo Tarlazzi Off Shoulder Ruched Silk Dress 1990s
By Angelo Tarlazzi, Angelo Tariazzi
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red fine silk dress with stretch by Angelo Tarlazzi. It exposes the shoulders and has horizontal ruching across the front and back down to the skirt and across the sleeve...
BLUEMARINE Black Silk Chiffon Rose Applique Maxi Dress Size S/M
By Bluemarine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bluemarine gown is composed of a sheer black silk chiffon and features a beautiful side cascade with rose applique. There is a zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition (li...
1997 Chanel Printed Silk Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Pink printed silk dress featuring an all-over flower print, short sleeves, front pockets, a center back zip. Composition: 100% Silk Lining: 100% Silk Circa 1997 Made in Fra...
1970s Purple Multi Color Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress with Blouse Set
By Nieman Marcus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Neiman Marcus made in france Floral print in purple, yellow, green and orange Silk crepe 2 pcs spaghetti strap dress with blouse. Size: 4 for Dress/ Blouse fit size 6-8 Measure...
Gaultier FEMME Silk Dress with Ruched Front Braid
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
If CatWoman needed a slinky number to a formal event in the 90s, this would be it. The perfect amount of intriguing and serpentine. Something about this dress, maybe the gorgeous fro...
1950s Perrine Couture Red Silk Butterfly Print Dress
Located in London, GB
This opulent 1950s French couture silk satin evening dress by Perrine has exquisite construction and is of superb quality.
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Valentino Black Mini Silk Dress, Size 10
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- Round neck - Short sleeves - Tulle - Crystals detail on the front - Back cut out - Concealed rear zip closure
Christian Dior New Silk Dress S/S 2015
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful yellow silk gown dress from Christian Dior. It is sleeveless and has a crew neckline with tucks around it's circumference opening to the hem which has a side slit- chic ...
Gucci S/S 2012 White Silk Draped Dress
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci S/S 2012 White Silk Draped Dress. Features high neck, draped detailing on shoulder and chest, body con fit, concealed back zipper and knee length. Brand: Gucci Size: UK 8 Color...
GIAMBATTISTA VALLI silk sheer tulle lined crew fit flare mini dress IT42 M
By Giambattista Valli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIAMBATTISTA VALLI red viscose silk sheer tulle lined crew fit flare mini dress IT42 M Reference: LACG/A00500 Brand: Giambattista Valli Material: Viscose Color: Red Pattern: Solid Cl...
Givenchy Haute Couture mauve silk trained evening gown with cape, fw 2003
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
▪ Givenchy Haute Couture mauve silk evening gown ▪ Designed by Julien Macdonald ▪ Form-hugging torso with asymmetric draping ▪ Cut-out at hip edged with hand-rolled silk ▪ Asymmet...
Rare Documented Emilio Pucci Fish Print Silk "Cloqué" Maxi Dress, circa 1965
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Geneva, CH
Emilio Pucci has perfected the art of effortless elegant and endlessly wearable garments. Since its beginning (the brand was founded in 1947), the Italian label continues to this day...
PRADA 2018 Runway James Jean rabbit liberty silk blend piping mini dress IT38 XS
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2018 Runway James Jean rabbit liberty green silk blend piping mini dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/G00270 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Model: Rabbit Liberty A-line Dress ...
Louis Feraud 1980s Silk Dress with Adjustable Layers
By Louis Feraud
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous coral silk dress from Louis Feraud. The silk has a slight iridescent quality alternating subtly between shades of coral and rose coral. The dress has gathered cap sleeves...
Torso Creations Canary Silk Crepe Micro-Mini Dress w Extravagant Ostrich Trim
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Canary Silk Crepe Micro-Mini Dress w Extravagant Ostrich Trim: Tank cut neck, fully lined and zippered back. Would be perfect for any costume ball! US size 4-6.
VERSACE 2015 black silk lace V-neck chainmail trim pleated mini dress IT40 S
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2015 black silk lace V-neck chainmail trim pleated mini dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/D00315 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: 2015 Material: Silk Color: ...
James Galanos Couture Beaded Floral Silk Mini Dress
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Boca Raton, FL
James Galanos is often a hidden gem of fashion. With his designs ranging from eccentric to presidential, Galanos’ work played a tremendous role in carving out the concept of American...
Christian Lacroix Black Silk Velvet Dress with Puffed Sleeves and Purple Sequins
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in Italy) Black silk velvet dress with puffed sleeves and purple sequins. No size indicated, it fits a 40 FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulder ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2019 ivory wool silk zip front belted flared mini dress FR36 S
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2019 ivory wool silk zip front belted flared mini dress FR36 S Reference: LACG/A00543 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Collection: 2019 Material: Wool, Silk C...
Sartorial Green Silk Chiffon Midi Dress — Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Refined women's dress of Italian sartorial craftsmanship, made of grass/emerald green silk chiffon with a fluid, lightweight hand.
Arasa Morelli Couture Long Burgundy Silk Muslin Dress
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Arasa Morelli - (Made in Spain) Long burgundy silk muslin dress with tulle and embroidery. Muslin stole with the dress. Piece signed by Arasa Morelli Couture. Missing size and compos...
Ungaro By Giambattista Valli Black Silk Ruched Dress 2003
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted from lightweight black silk, the dress is defined by its intricately ruched bodice, where gathered fabric cascades vertically to sculpt and elongate the figure.
Karl Lagerfeld Silk Dress with Lace Cut outs
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning fine silk wool blend black dress by Karl Lagerfeld. A lace panel inset surrounds the waist, hem, upper back and sleeves from above the elbow to wrist. It has a bateau nec...
Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs
By Gucci, Frida Giannini
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous grey silk jersey dress from Gucci. It is fitted with long sleeves and cut outs at one shoulder and side waist plus a slit along the front of one leg of the straight skirt...
ALESSANDRA RICH 2019 Polka Dot Rose Print silk ruffled puff sleeve dress IT38 XS
By Alessandra Rich
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALESSANDRA RICH 2019 Polka Dot Rose Print silk ruffled puff sleeve dress IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A01780 Brand: Alessandra Rich Collection: 2019 Material: Silk Color: Black, Red Patte...
NWT ROBERTO CAVALLI Silk Beads Sequin Embellished Kimono Caftan Dress It. 46
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT ROBERTO CAVALLI Silk Embellished Kimono Dress Italian Size 46 - will fit bigger size also - please check measurements. 100% Silk, Beads & Sequins Embellishment, Four Buttons Clos...
1960s Amazing Vintage Silk Chiffon Full Circle Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage cocktail dress with a full swinging delicate silk chiffon skirt and draped bustline. Gorgeous quality and construction with what seems like miles of silk fabric. ...
Vintage Laura Phillips Lilac and Blue Silk Dress
By Laura Phillips
Located in London, GB
A wonderful vintage silk dress by Laura Philips. In a pretty shade of lilac silk with a gold stripe. The dress has an elastic waist , with frill collar and cuffs. It has a self fabri...
Dolce and Gabanna Black Silk Mix Cocktail Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
A head turning cocktail dress by Dolce and Gabanna , main line. The dress is in a silk and cotton mix with silk lining. It has elbow length sleaves , a v neckline and textured front ...
Valentino F/W 1995 Black Cashmere & Silk Chiffon Dress
By Valentino
Located in Milano, IT
• Rare Valentino Fall/Winter 1995 evening dress in an iconic all black palette blending softness and dramatic movement • Sleeveless fitted bodice crafted in fine ribbed black cashmer...
2014 Giambattista Valli Documented Silk Cream Floral Maxi Dress
By Giambattista Valli
Located in London, GB
This gown was the final look (31 of 31) in the lookbook for Giambattista Valli’s Pre-Fall 2014 collection. The season was defined by ease, and this gown is generously crafted to a fr...
Vintage Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Black Silk Chiffon Evening Gown No.173.195
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Pierre Balmain haute couture No. 173.195 black silk chiffon halter neck evening gown with ties at the back neck, a high-low ruffled hemline, an interior silk bustier w/boning...
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.
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