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1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Taffeta Full Circle Dress
1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Taffeta Full Circle Dress

1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Taffeta Full Circle Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in London, GB

black taffeta silk design is exquisite. Its the first thing you notice about this dress which has the

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1950s American Evening Dresses

Lanvin One Shoulder Silk Mini Red Dress, 2010
Lanvin One Shoulder Silk Mini Red Dress, 2010

Lanvin One Shoulder Silk Mini Red Dress, 2010

By Lanvin Paris

Located in New York, NY

Lanvin mini draped one-shoulder dress by Alber Elbaz in red color. Collection 2010 Fabric: 100

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses

Silk  Flapper Black Beaded Drop Waist Dress 1920s
Silk  Flapper Black Beaded Drop Waist Dress 1920s

Silk Flapper Black Beaded Drop Waist Dress 1920s

Located in Wallkill, NY

sleeve. Scalloped Sleeves. Lined with a silk slip. This is truly a stunning wearable flapper dress, tiny

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1920s Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses

Marchesa Black Sequined Silk and Tulle Dress Gown
Marchesa Black Sequined Silk and Tulle Dress Gown

Marchesa Black Sequined Silk and Tulle Dress Gown

By Marchesa

Located in Montgomery, TX

sweetheart neck and striking fishtail silhouette. Black tulle-covered silver sequined silk Boned internal

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent 1972 Haute Couture Silk Black Dress
Yves Saint Laurent 1972 Haute Couture Silk Black Dress

Yves Saint Laurent 1972 Haute Couture Silk Black Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Amsterdam, NH

Absolutely stunning dress by Yves Saint Laurent from 1972. This dress was a made to order haute

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1970s Evening Dresses

Emilio Pucci long silk dress
Emilio Pucci long silk dress

Emilio Pucci long silk dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

PUCCI - (Made in Italy) Long black cotton and silk dress ornamented with lace and flounces. Size

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

NEW Gucci by Tom Ford 2002 Silk Leather Evening Gown with Panel Train 40
NEW Gucci by Tom Ford 2002 Silk Leather Evening Gown with Panel Train 40

NEW Gucci by Tom Ford 2002 Silk Leather Evening Gown with Panel Train 40

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

A Rare Collector's item Beautiful silk evening gown created by Tom Ford for Gucci FW 2002 This

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Roberto Cavalli 2000s Silk Tiger Print Bias-Cut Dress
Roberto Cavalli 2000s Silk Tiger Print Bias-Cut Dress

Roberto Cavalli 2000s Silk Tiger Print Bias-Cut Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

on Cindy Crawford on the early 2000s runway. Crafted from fluid silk, this maxi dress drapes

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Silk Draped Dress with Leather and Stud Trim
Versace Silk Draped Dress with Leather and Stud Trim

Versace Silk Draped Dress with Leather and Stud Trim

By Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning black dress from Versace made of neoprene and semi sheer silk. The dress is comprised of

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emilio Pucci Long silk dress
Emilio Pucci Long silk dress

Emilio Pucci Long silk dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

PUCCI - (Made in Italy) Long purple silk dress with a white, green, and pink flower pattern

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

New With Tags Catherine Malandrino Silk Dress Size 38
New With Tags Catherine Malandrino Silk Dress Size 38

New With Tags Catherine Malandrino Silk Dress Size 38

Located in Conroe, TX

• Soft silver one-shoulder silk dress with decorative seed stitching and pleats • Approximately

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Nina Ricci Silk Dress With Sheer Floral Embroidery Detail
Nina Ricci Silk Dress With Sheer Floral Embroidery Detail

Nina Ricci Silk Dress With Sheer Floral Embroidery Detail

By Nina Ricci

Located in London, GB

Nina Ricci Silk Dress With Sheer Floral Embroidery Detail Blue dress fully crafted from silk and

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress

John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly gathered semi sheer

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 Black Silk Mini Dress It. 40
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 Black Silk Mini Dress It. 40

Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 Black Silk Mini Dress It. 40

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

collectible Gucci by Tom Ford mini dress from the Spring/Summer 2003 collection. Crafted in luxurious black

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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dress

John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress
John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress

John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black fine silk dress with stretch from Christian Dior. It has a scoop neck front and

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emilio Pucci blue silk dress
Emilio Pucci blue silk dress

Emilio Pucci blue silk dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

PUCCI - (Made in Italy) Long silk dress with a front split, ornamented with purple and gray tone

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1950s Sher Lee Silk Damask Dress with Watteau Back
1950s Sher Lee Silk Damask Dress with Watteau Back

1950s Sher Lee Silk Damask Dress with Watteau Back

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous blue on black chrysanthemum pattern silk damask dress by Sher Lee. It has a fitted

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1950s Canadian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lilli Diamond New Silk Dress with Back Drape 1960s
Lilli Diamond New Silk Dress with Back Drape 1960s

Lilli Diamond New Silk Dress with Back Drape 1960s

By Lilli Diamond

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful white, grey and blue abstract flower pattern silk dress from Lilli Diamond. It is

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Proenza Schouler Black Silk Mini Dress, Size Small
Proenza Schouler Black Silk Mini Dress, Size Small

Proenza Schouler Black Silk Mini Dress, Size Small

By Proenza Schouler

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Product details: The dress features mini length, above the knee, black lace design detail on the

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Late 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emanuel Ungaro Ethereal Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Dress Gown
Emanuel Ungaro Ethereal Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Dress Gown

Emanuel Ungaro Ethereal Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Dress Gown

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Emanuel Ungaro dreamlike evening dress fashioned of layers of silk chiffon. Shade is a very soft

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Balmain Runway Silk Ruched Dress
Balmain Runway Silk Ruched Dress

Balmain Runway Silk Ruched Dress

By Pierre Balmain, Balmain

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous taupe fine silk jersey dress from Balmain. It has a plunging neckline framed with

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2010s French Day Dresses

2000s Thierry Mugler Taupe Silk Dress with Studded Shoulders
2000s Thierry Mugler Taupe Silk Dress with Studded Shoulders

2000s Thierry Mugler Taupe Silk Dress with Studded Shoulders

By Thierry Mugler

Located in London, GB

pinky-taupe silk, the stand-out detail of this ankle length dress is the armour-like embellishment atop

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Pink Floral Printed Silk Dress, SS 1997
Dolce & Gabbana Pink Floral Printed Silk Dress, SS 1997

Dolce & Gabbana Pink Floral Printed Silk Dress, SS 1997

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Sexy strappy silk floral maxi dress from the 1997 Spring/Summer "Bedroom Dressing" collection by

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Marc Jacobs Silk Mini Coctail Dress, Size 2
Marc Jacobs Silk Mini Coctail Dress, Size 2

Marc Jacobs Silk Mini Coctail Dress, Size 2

$385Sale Price|30% Off

Size: 2

Marc Jacobs Silk Mini Coctail Dress, Size 2

By Marc Jacobs

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Product details: The dress is designed by Marc Jacobs in USA, it features bow like design detail

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bob Bugnand 1960s Large Navy Blue Silk Chiffon Tiered 60s Vintage Evening Gown
Bob Bugnand 1960s Large Navy Blue Silk Chiffon Tiered 60s Vintage Evening Gown

Bob Bugnand 1960s Large Navy Blue Silk Chiffon Tiered 60s Vintage Evening Gown

By Bob Bugnand, Bob Bugnand for Sam Friedlander

Located in San Diego, CA

evening gown / maxi dress! Features intricate accordian pleated chiffon tiers. Navy blue lace trim. Full

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1960s French Evening Gowns

1990s Oscar De La Renta Magenta Pink Silk Dress
1990s Oscar De La Renta Magenta Pink Silk Dress

1990s Oscar De La Renta Magenta Pink Silk Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Oscar De la renta magenta pink silk gown with billowy sleeves and ruffle collar. Perfect

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Alexander McQueen New Silk Backless Dress S/S 2008
Alexander McQueen New Silk Backless Dress S/S 2008

Alexander McQueen New Silk Backless Dress S/S 2008

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous fuchsia purple silk dress from Alexander McQueen. It is sleeveless with a slit at the

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel Vintage Double Breasted Logo Silk Red Dress
Chanel Vintage Double Breasted Logo Silk Red Dress

Chanel Vintage Double Breasted Logo Silk Red Dress

By Chanel

Located in Naples, FL

Chanel Vintage Logo Double Breasted Dress Vintage red and multi-color dress by Chanel. Floral

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emmanuel Ungaro Silk Cheetah Print Cowl Neck Dress, 1990s
Emmanuel Ungaro Silk Cheetah Print Cowl Neck Dress, 1990s

Emmanuel Ungaro Silk Cheetah Print Cowl Neck Dress, 1990s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ultra sultry silk dress by Emmanuel Ungaro's ready to wear label, Emmanuel Ungaro Parallele. Circa

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20th Century Evening Dresses

DOLCE & GABBANA Vintage 2000s Stretch Silk Paisley Corset Dress
DOLCE & GABBANA Vintage 2000s Stretch Silk Paisley Corset Dress

DOLCE & GABBANA Vintage 2000s Stretch Silk Paisley Corset Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

This early 2000s Dolce & Gabbana dress captures the house’s signature sensual tailoring with a

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

A Schiaparelli Printed Silk Blouse Dress Circa 2006-2012
A Schiaparelli Printed Silk Blouse Dress Circa 2006-2012

A Schiaparelli Printed Silk Blouse Dress Circa 2006-2012

$769

Size: Equivalent French Size 36/38

A Schiaparelli Printed Silk Blouse Dress Circa 2006-2012

By Schiaparelli

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 2006-2012 Blouse dress with printed Schiaparelli logo and dating from the brand's Renaissance

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

S/S 1995 Ralph Lauren Kate Moss Runway Black Silk Pink Floral Flared Dress
S/S 1995 Ralph Lauren Kate Moss Runway Black Silk Pink Floral Flared Dress

S/S 1995 Ralph Lauren Kate Moss Runway Black Silk Pink Floral Flared Dress

By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From Ralph Lauren’s Spring/Summer 1995 collection, this black silk dress features a soft pink

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1990s American Mini Dress

1960s Ceil Chapman Purple and Lilac Floral Silk Dress
1960s Ceil Chapman Purple and Lilac Floral Silk Dress

1960s Ceil Chapman Purple and Lilac Floral Silk Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in London, GB

designer. This vibrant late 1950s, early 1960s dress is crafted from purple and lilac silk, and

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1960s American Evening Dresses

1990 Documented Valentino Purple Iridescent Silk Chiffon Ruched Dress
1990 Documented Valentino Purple Iridescent Silk Chiffon Ruched Dress

1990 Documented Valentino Purple Iridescent Silk Chiffon Ruched Dress

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

, Valentino showed a different style of dress in the same purple-hued ruched silk and lace. Since finding the

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Bill Gibb Blue Silk Beaded Dress, c. Early 1980s
Bill Gibb Blue Silk Beaded Dress, c. Early 1980s

Bill Gibb Blue Silk Beaded Dress, c. Early 1980s

By Bill Gibb

Located in Marlborough, GB

An exceptional dress by Bill Gibb (1943–1988); a Scottish designer who grew up on a farm in

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1980s British Evening Dresses

Vintage  Red Givenchy One Shoulder Ruffle Silk Cocktail Dress
Vintage  Red Givenchy One Shoulder Ruffle Silk Cocktail Dress

Vintage Red Givenchy One Shoulder Ruffle Silk Cocktail Dress

By Givenchy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

90s Givenchy Red Silk organza ruffle one shoulder dress. Perfect cocktail dress. Dress has double

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1990s French Evening Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Bustier Bra Cameo Print Silk Mini Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Bustier Bra Cameo Print Silk Mini Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Bustier Bra Cameo Print Silk Mini Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Naples, FL

Dolce & Gabbana Bustier Bra Cameo Print Silk Mini Dress IT 38

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

SS 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Toile de Jouy Silk Bias-Cut Slip Dress
SS 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Toile de Jouy Silk Bias-Cut Slip Dress

SS 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Toile de Jouy Silk Bias-Cut Slip Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in North Wales, PA

slip dress showcases one of the house’s most iconic and recurring printed silks — a romantic blue-on

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Early 2000s French Maxi Dress

Vintage Versace Black Silk and Lace Gown Dress NWT
Vintage Versace Black Silk and Lace Gown Dress NWT

Vintage Versace Black Silk and Lace Gown Dress NWT

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

Versace Vintage Sexy Black Silk and Lace Long Dress. Early 2000-s Content: 99% silk, 1% polyamide

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

1990s Silk Party Dress with Bow and Bubble Hemline
1990s Silk Party Dress with Bow and Bubble Hemline

1990s Silk Party Dress with Bow and Bubble Hemline

Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU

1990s strapless Silk Party Dress with Bow and Bubble Hemline in classic black and ivory. Waist

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1990s Unknown Evening Dresses

John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress

John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Pauline Trigère Black Silk Draped Cocktail Dress Circa 1960s
Vintage Pauline Trigère Black Silk Draped Cocktail Dress Circa 1960s

Vintage Pauline Trigère Black Silk Draped Cocktail Dress Circa 1960s

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

piece embodies that aesthetic beautifully. Crafted from supple black silk, the dress features an

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1950s American Evening Dresses

NEW Dolce Gabbana Crochet Knit Lace Print Silk Dress 44
NEW Dolce Gabbana Crochet Knit Lace Print Silk Dress 44

NEW Dolce Gabbana Crochet Knit Lace Print Silk Dress 44

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Switzerland, CH

DOLCE & GABBANA BLACK CROCHET KNIT LACE PRINT SILK DRESS DETAILS: A DOLCE & GABBANA

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

1960s Mardi Gras By Levino Verna Red Silk Chiffon Dress
1960s Mardi Gras By Levino Verna Red Silk Chiffon Dress

1960s Mardi Gras By Levino Verna Red Silk Chiffon Dress

Located in London, GB

This vivacious 1960s red silk chiffon empire line dress is by American designer Levino Verna and is

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1960s American Evening Dresses

Christian Dior Rare Raf Simmons Runway Embroidered Silk Dress
Christian Dior Rare Raf Simmons Runway Embroidered Silk Dress

Christian Dior Rare Raf Simmons Runway Embroidered Silk Dress

By Christian Dior, Raf Simons for Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

rectangular squares completes the look. Dress is impeccably tailored; Fully lined. Additional attached silk

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2010s Evening Dresses

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Silk Evening Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of silk evening dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of silk evening dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning black, gray, brown and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many classic iterations of silk evening dresses over the years, but those made by Christian Dior, Roberto Cavalli and Valentino are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Silk Evening Dresses?

Prices for silk evening dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $245,000, while these items, on average, fetch $1,362.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses And Gowns for You

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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