2006 Runway Christian Lacroix Silk Patchwork Floral Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
renowned for his maximalist designs. An identical, longer version of this dress was presented on the
2006 Runway Christian Lacroix Silk Patchwork Floral Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
renowned for his maximalist designs. An identical, longer version of this dress was presented on the
1990s Dolce And Gabbana Black Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
A late 1990’s Dolce & Gabbana black silk satin fitted stretch dress incorporating an inner bra
Ruched Crepe Silk & SemiTransparent Organza Net Skirt Lingerie Mini Dress, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual mid-century black mini dress features a fully-ruched top and a semi-transparent
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
1950s Christian Dior Paris Pink Silk Damask Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
white silk organza, which would feel incredible on the body when worn. The dress is accessed from the
Valentino Silk Dress with Cut outs SS 2007
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous marigold yellow fine silk dress from Valentino. It has ruched shoulder straps forming a
Giorgio Armani Brown Silk Strapless Evening Gown w/Asymmetric Open Sides
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Studio City, CA
Giorgio Armani strapless brown double ply silk evening gown featuring front and back skirt panels
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. Fits like a
Ungaro By Giambattista Valli Black Silk Ruched Dress 2003
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is pleased to present an Emanuel Ungaro black silk ruched dress, designed by
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
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
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
$1,425
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Dynasty for I Magnin Psychedelic Vintage 70s Silk Cheongsam Maxi Dress
By Dynasty, I Magnin and Co
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage early 1970s DYNASTY for I. MAGNIN psychedelic print silk cheongsam / maxi dress
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
F/W 2008 Valentino Garavani Blush Pink Silk Halter Evening Gown with Ruffles
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Kingston, NY
Romantic Valentino evening dress from the Fall/Winter 2008 collection (Hiver 2008), designed during
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
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
$4,971
Size: Shirt : L skirt :M
Grey silk taffeta shirt and skirt evening ensemble SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey silk taffeta shirt and skirt evening ensemble. with ruffles. Hidden button and buttonhole
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
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
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
2003 Roberto Cavalli Astrology Logo Print Gold Glitter Silk Satin Evening Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 2003 Roberto Cavalli evening gown showcases a celestial astrology print in gold glitter over
Gaultier FEMME Silk Dress with Ruched Front Braid
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
amount of intriguing and serpentine. Something about this dress, maybe the gorgeous frontal braid ruching
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
Anise green wild silk empire waist evening dress with rhinestone 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Anise green wild silk empire waist evening dress with rhinestone embellishment under the bust and
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
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
1950s French Couture Floral Silk Dress with Purple Bow
Located in London, GB
This exceptional 1950s to early 1960s dress was couture crafted from boldly printed, floral silk in
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
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
Rare Documented Emilio Pucci Fish Print Silk "Cloqué" Maxi Dress, circa 1965
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Geneva, CH
, bold and exuberant colorful patterns. Constructed in herringbone-like refined blistered silk, this 60's
$5,209
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
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
$527
Size: Recommended Size; UK 6
Scarlett Red John Galliano Crepe Silk Blend Long sleeve 1940’s style Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
A beautiful John Galliano silk dress featuring signature bias-cut drapery, asymmetric collar line
$1,196Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 8
Travilla Vintage Black Sequin Avant Garde Cutout Silk Satin Evening Gown
By Travilla
Located in San Diego, CA
-outs, trimmed in black satin at the bust. Looks like a strapless dress with gloves. Mock jeweled
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
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
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
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
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
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
1920s Black and Cream Silk Beaded Long Flapper Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1920s black silk beaded flapper dress is in impeccable condition for piece of its era, with no
James Galanos Couture Beaded Floral Silk Mini Dress
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Galanos beaded silk dress features a fitted silhouette with a striking bodice adorned with intricate
1950s Traina-Norrell Yellow Taffeta Silk Rose Print Dress
By Traina-Norell
Located in London, GB
the bottom of the dress. In very good to excellent vintage condition overall. Silk taffeta is
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
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
NWT S/S 2004 Ralph Lauren Orange Silk Satin Flare Sleeveless Mini Dress
By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Ralph Lauren’s Spring/Summer 2004 collection, this unworn sleeveless mini dress is crafted
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
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
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
Emporio Armani 2006 Robe longue FR42 Ecru Silk Maxi Dress UK14 US12 Never worn
By Giorgio Armani
Located in PARIS, FR
Emporio Armani maxi dress from 2006 in ecru silk and elastane crepe, cowl neck, empire waist
Bohemian Chic Indian Silk Black Embellished Dress, 1970s
By I. Magnin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fascination with Indian textiles. Delicate black silk chiffon with heavy embellishing of gold micro-sequins
2008 Chanel Navy Silk Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Navy silk dress featuring a detachable front bow, back neck slit, center back zip opening
Emilio Pucci 1970s Silk Jersey Pink Purple Black Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage 70s EMILIO PUCCI black, pink, purple fuchsia and white silk jersey maxi dress
Dolce & Gabbana Silk Corset Dress with Sheer Panels
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk jersey and mesh dress from Dolce & Gabbana. It has a fitted mesh bodice and long
S/S 2015 Versace VERSUS + Anthony Vaccarello Iconic Print Silk Long Dress
By Versace, Versus Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE VERSUS + ANTHONY VACCARELLO Spring/Summer 2015 Look #31 Printed maxi dress Deep slit on the
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
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
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.