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ALICE + OLIVIA Size 2 Pink Silk One Shoulder Dress
ALICE + OLIVIA Size 2 Pink Silk One Shoulder Dress

ALICE + OLIVIA Size 2 Pink Silk One Shoulder Dress

By Alice + Olivia

Located in San Francisco, CA

ALICE + OLIVIA mini dress comes in a pink silk fabric featuring an one shoulder style, strapless corset, trumpet sleeve and a back zipper closure.Very Good Pre- Owned Condition. Fabr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Fabrice New York Vintage Evening Gown Spectacular Crystal Beads Grey Silk Sz L
Fabrice New York Vintage Evening Gown Spectacular Crystal Beads Grey Silk Sz L

Fabrice New York Vintage Evening Gown Spectacular Crystal Beads Grey Silk Sz L

By Fabrice New York Couture

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Fabrice was a legend in American Fashion. He was worn by every celebrity you can think of during his time as a designer. This is the 1st Fabrice piece of clothing we have ever sold. ...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Beaded Black Silk Flapper Dress
Beaded Black Silk Flapper Dress

Beaded Black Silk Flapper Dress

Located in Sharon, CT

Silk 'Flapper' dress of the period with a drop waist design. Interior attached silk slip.

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1920s American Cocktail 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 Englishtown, NJ

Dolce & Gabbana Bustier Bra Cameo Print Silk Mini Dress IT 40

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

BURBERRY Size 6 Khaki Stretch Silk Sleeveless Sheath Dress
BURBERRY Size 6 Khaki Stretch Silk Sleeveless Sheath Dress

BURBERRY Size 6 Khaki Stretch Silk Sleeveless Sheath Dress

By Burberry

Located in San Francisco, CA

BURBERRY dress comes in a khaki stretch silk featuring a sheath style, gathered knot details, snap buttons, and a side zipper closure. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Prada Resort 2010 Silk Multi-Style Open Back Mini Dress
Prada Resort 2010 Silk Multi-Style Open Back Mini Dress

Prada Resort 2010 Silk Multi-Style Open Back Mini Dress

By Prada

Located in Boca Raton, FL

From Prada's coveted Resort 2010 collection, this lightweight silk dress features a delicate floral print contrasted with Prada's signature geometric border in mustard, black, white,...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

Vintage Odicini Couture Silk Black Silk Cocktail Dress
Vintage Odicini Couture Silk Black Silk Cocktail Dress

Vintage Odicini Couture Silk Black Silk Cocktail Dress

By ANDREA ODICINI COUTURE

Located in London, GB

A wonderfully made vintage couture cocktail dress by Odicini Couture. The dress is made of black silk on the outside, with an internal boned bra top.The body of the dress wraps/folds...

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

2008 Vintage Versace Violet Silk Chiffon Dress Gown NWT
2008 Vintage Versace Violet Silk Chiffon Dress Gown NWT

2008 Vintage Versace Violet Silk Chiffon Dress Gown NWT

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE GOWN FW 2008 Size: IT 44 (US 8 approx.) Condition: Pristine, New with Tags Original Retail back in 2008: Over $18,000 A breathtaking piece of fashion history, this rare arc...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

ANDRÉ LAUG 1970s “AUDREY” Silver Lamé & Black Silk Pleated Evening Gown, SZ 8/10
ANDRÉ LAUG 1970s “AUDREY” Silver Lamé & Black Silk Pleated Evening Gown, SZ 8/10

ANDRÉ LAUG 1970s “AUDREY” Silver Lamé & Black Silk Pleated Evening Gown, SZ 8/10

By André Laug

Located in Richardson, TX

A striking 1970s evening gown by Italian couturier André Laug, from his desirable “Audrey” collection, named in honor of one of his most celebrated clients, Audrey Hepburn.

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1970s Italian Evening Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Silver & Blue Silk Halter Mermaid Dress SS 2001
Roberto Cavalli Silver & Blue Silk Halter Mermaid Dress SS 2001

Roberto Cavalli Silver & Blue Silk Halter Mermaid Dress SS 2001

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Roberto Cavalli Spring 2001 silk halter mermaid dress. Crafted in fluid silk, this striking evening gown features a dramatic engineered fea...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 1990 Rare Iconic Silk Dress
Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 1990 Rare Iconic Silk Dress

Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 1990 Rare Iconic Silk Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Berlin, BE

In a fleeting moment of pure sartorial poetry, Paco Rabanne defied his own reputation for armor-like futurism and delivered something ethereal, sensual, and utterly unforgettable. Th...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci New Silk Dress with Cut outs and Hardware
Gucci New Silk Dress with Cut outs and Hardware

Gucci New Silk Dress with Cut outs and Hardware

By Frida Giannini, Gucci

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Gucci. It has a simple neckline, long zipper cuff sleeves and cut outs at a shoulder and side waist plus a front slit in the straight skirt. T...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Galanos Orange Silk Plunge Neck Bishop Sleeve Dress, 1970s
Galanos Orange Silk Plunge Neck Bishop Sleeve Dress, 1970s

Galanos Orange Silk Plunge Neck Bishop Sleeve Dress, 1970s

By James Galanos, Galanos

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Below the button extension there are two hand-set snaps, three hook and loops, and a matching zip. Inside, the dress is lined in an orange silk chiffon with bound-seam finishes.

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vicky Tiel Couture Silk and Lace Full Skirt Dress
Vicky Tiel Couture Silk and Lace Full Skirt Dress

Vicky Tiel Couture Silk and Lace Full Skirt Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous black silk and lace full skirted dress by Vicky Tiel. It has a fitted silk bodice with a sweetheart neckline and notched elbow length sleeves. The full skirt's top layer...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Chloe Black Silk Dress
Vintage Chloe Black Silk Dress

Vintage Chloe Black Silk Dress

By Chloé

Located in London, GB

A head turning vintage silk dress by Chloe. The dress is in black silk with a neckline and over layer of silk. It has a drop waist and a studded silk belt. Size 38 Measurements: Bu...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Womens Back Bow Tie Mini Dress Size IT 40 Black Wool Silk Above Kneee
Valentino Womens Back Bow Tie Mini Dress Size IT 40 Black Wool Silk Above Kneee

Valentino Womens Back Bow Tie Mini Dress Size IT 40 Black Wool Silk Above Kneee

By Valentino

Located in Miami, FL

- Black exterior with two mini bows in the back - Tagged size 40 - Made of 65% wool 35% silk Condition: The dress is brand new with tags Measurements: ( Approximately In In...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mini Dress

Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Purple Silk Jacquard Asymmetrical Evening Gown
Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Purple Silk Jacquard Asymmetrical Evening Gown

Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Purple Silk Jacquard Asymmetrical Evening Gown

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1980s Ungaro silk jacquard purple asymmetrical neckline evening gown with side brooch . Fit size 4/6 Measurement Bust : 34” Waist 28" Hip 35"

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1950s-60s Harrods Orange Silk Georgette Dress With Asymmetrical Strap
1950s-60s Harrods Orange Silk Georgette Dress With Asymmetrical Strap

1950s-60s Harrods Orange Silk Georgette Dress With Asymmetrical Strap

By Harrods

Located in London, GB

This sensational Harrods late 1950s early 1960s tangerine silk georgette dress is of superb quality and has absolutely beautiful construction. The sheer silk overlay is delicately ru...

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1960s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

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 classic signature piece that will last you for years From Dolce & Gabbana m...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

Gianni Versace S/S 2000 Bamboo Print Silk Dress
Gianni Versace S/S 2000 Bamboo Print Silk Dress

Gianni Versace S/S 2000 Bamboo Print Silk Dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Gianni Versace S/S 2000 Vintage Bamboo Print Silk Dress Size IT 40 Gianni Versace silk dress with bamboo floral print throughout, pointed collar and button closures at front.

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black

Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Black Floral Silk Dress With Button Appliques 2017
Dolce & Gabbana Black Floral Silk Dress With Button Appliques 2017

Dolce & Gabbana Black Floral Silk Dress With Button Appliques 2017

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Dolce & Gabbana black floral silk dress from 2017, a romantic and impeccably tailored design that showcases the house’s enduring fascin...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Unworn Lace Leopard Print Belted Silk Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Unworn Lace Leopard Print Belted Silk Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Unworn Lace Leopard Print Belted Silk Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Dolce & Gabbana Unworn Lace Leopard Print Belted Silk Dress IT 40

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Marchesa Red Silk Crystal Embellished Maxi Dress Sz 6/M
Marchesa Red Silk Crystal Embellished Maxi Dress Sz 6/M

Marchesa Red Silk Crystal Embellished Maxi Dress Sz 6/M

By Marchesa

Located in Krakow, PL

Marchesa Silk Maxi Dress with Crystals – Size US6 / M Elegant red silk maxi dress from Marchesa, adorned with sparkling crystal embellishments. Slim, figure-flattering silhouette wi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

1970s Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Flame Red Silk Dress
1970s Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Flame Red Silk Dress

1970s Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Flame Red Silk Dress

By Ted Lapidus

Located in London, GB

This Ted Lapidus dress is circa 1977 and is made entirely by hand; this label is probably the haute couture label. The beautiful flame red, raw silk georgette fabric is both striking...

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1970s French Evening Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Black, White and Red Silk Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Black, White and Red Silk Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Black, White and Red Silk Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Black, white and red silk dress. Size 40FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 37 cm - Chest: 5...

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Alberta Ferretti Bias Cut Silk Dress with Jewel Décolleté
Alberta Ferretti Bias Cut Silk Dress with Jewel Décolleté

Alberta Ferretti Bias Cut Silk Dress with Jewel Décolleté

By Alberta Ferretti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alberta Ferretti cold shoulder striking blue grey silk charmeuse dress featuring a heavily embellished jeweled bodice. Features a bias cut drape and its jeweled embellishment in a de...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

1990s Gold Metallic Floral Textured Silk Lined Spaghetti Strap Dress
1990s Gold Metallic Floral Textured Silk Lined Spaghetti Strap Dress

1990s Gold Metallic Floral Textured Silk Lined Spaghetti Strap Dress

Located in New York, NY

1990s Gold Metallic Floral Textured Silk Lined Spaghetti Strap Dress Product Description MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe...

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1990s Evening Gowns

1960s Sea Foam Green Silk Gazzar Embellished Couture Dress
1960s Sea Foam Green Silk Gazzar Embellished Couture Dress

1960s Sea Foam Green Silk Gazzar Embellished Couture Dress

Located in London, GB

This pale seafoam green/blue dress is a very regal example of late 1960s haute couture evening wear.

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1960s European Evening Dresses

Vanessa Bruno Black Silk Dress
Vanessa Bruno Black Silk Dress

Vanessa Bruno Black Silk Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic and easy to wear black silk dress by Vanessa Bruno. The dress has a round neckline, with a colourful bodice and tie detail. It has a button opening at the back, elasticated w...

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

Early SIlk Osman Yousefzada Dress
Early SIlk Osman Yousefzada Dress

Early SIlk Osman Yousefzada Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic early silk dress from Osman Yousefzada. The dress is made of silk with a 't' fasteinng at the back. It has a side zip opening and popper fastening on the shoulder.

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Early 2000s British Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli blue-grey and gold brocade-print silk corset mini dress, fw 2004
Roberto Cavalli blue-grey and gold brocade-print silk corset mini dress, fw 2004

Roberto Cavalli blue-grey and gold brocade-print silk corset mini dress, fw 2004

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

▪ Roberto Cavalli silk corseted mini dress ▪ Blue-grey and metallic gold brocade printed silk ▪ Corseted bodice with asymmetric ruching ▪ Ruffled mini skirt with frayed hem ▪ Cors...

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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dress

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

Timeless and sophisticated, this vintage black silk cocktail dress is ideal for evening events, gallery openings, formal dinners, or any occasion calling for classic couture elegance.

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1950s American Evening Dresses

1960s Jacqueline Godard Couture Black Silk Chiffon Dress Ensemble
1960s Jacqueline Godard Couture Black Silk Chiffon Dress Ensemble

1960s Jacqueline Godard Couture Black Silk Chiffon Dress Ensemble

Located in London, GB

Designed by Jacqueline Godard in the late 1960s or early 1970s this elegant ensemble is formed of a slip dress and sheer, shirt-dress style top layer. Crafted from black finest silk ...

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1960s French Evening Dresses

Chinese inspiration printed silk dress Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Chinese inspiration printed silk dress Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Chinese inspiration printed silk dress Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Chinese inspiration printed silk dress . Asymmetrical, buttoned on the left side. Opening on the bottom side, length= 40 cm Opening on the cuff + buttons = 7 cm

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1990s French Evening Dresses

Nina Ricci Ivory Silk Feather Embellished Dress, Spring 2016
Nina Ricci Ivory Silk Feather Embellished Dress, Spring 2016

Nina Ricci Ivory Silk Feather Embellished Dress, Spring 2016

By Nina Ricci

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Nina Ricci is one of the more understated designers of the couture world. With a penchant for a glamourous Parisian charm, the house of Ricci’s work presents itself with a mellow sty...

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2010s French 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 Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in North Wales, PA

A captivating piece of fashion history from John Galliano’s tenure at Christian Dior, this bias-cut slip dress showcases one of the house’s most iconic and recurring printed silks — ...

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Early 2000s French Maxi Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Cutout Open Back Silk Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Cutout Open Back Silk Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Cutout Open Back Silk Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Cutout Open Back Printed Silk Dress Size M

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Richilene Size 12 / 14 Silk Chiffon Cut Velvet Long Sleeve Evening Gown
Vintage Richilene Size 12 / 14 Silk Chiffon Cut Velvet Long Sleeve Evening Gown

Vintage Richilene Size 12 / 14 Silk Chiffon Cut Velvet Long Sleeve Evening Gown

By Richilene

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage larger size RICHILENE long sleeve silk chiffon / cut velvet evening gown! Richilene was a very high end label in the 70s / 80s, and were known for impeccable constr...

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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

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 London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana pink floral printed silk dress with attached nude bra. Spring-Summer 1997

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1987 Yves Saint Laurent Pink Silk Asymmetric Dress with Belt
1987 Yves Saint Laurent Pink Silk Asymmetric Dress with Belt

1987 Yves Saint Laurent Pink Silk Asymmetric Dress with Belt

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in London, GB

Spring/summer 1987 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche asymmetrical dress with sash belt and neck tie. This elegant design has an air of exoticism and was a signature look of the designer...

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail Dress
Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail Dress

Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A chic cocktail dress by British designer Bruce Oldfield. The dress is in a pale lilac/ silver silk, and is fully lined. The dress has an interesting t detail at the back and a diama...

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier fringed silk macramé dress, ss 2000
Jean Paul Gaultier fringed silk macramé dress, ss 2000

Jean Paul Gaultier fringed silk macramé dress, ss 2000

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in London, GB

▪ Jean Paul Gaultier silk macramé dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2000 ▪ Constructed from multicoloured printed silk ribbons ▪ Fringed knee-length skirt ▪ Loose fit ▪ Size Medium ▪ Made in ...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Patou Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Butterfly Pattern Dress
Jean Patou Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Butterfly Pattern Dress

Jean Patou Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Butterfly Pattern Dress

By Jean Patou

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Jean Patou Haute Couture (Ribbon 98734) - Silk chiffon dress trimmed with lurex and a butterfly pattern. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 34FR/36FR. Additional information...

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1960s French Evening Dresses

Leonard Paris Floral Silk Lace Inset Maxi Dress, 1990s
Leonard Paris Floral Silk Lace Inset Maxi Dress, 1990s

Leonard Paris Floral Silk Lace Inset Maxi Dress, 1990s

By Leonard of Paris

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Synonymous with luxury and innovation, Léonard Paris is known for their silk jersey dresses and signature orchid prints. Referring to himself as “... a couturier with a sense of mark...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2010s Alberta Ferretti Aubergine Silk Chiffon and Lace Halterneck Dress
2010s Alberta Ferretti Aubergine Silk Chiffon and Lace Halterneck Dress

2010s Alberta Ferretti Aubergine Silk Chiffon and Lace Halterneck Dress

By Alberta Ferretti

Located in London, GB

Underneath sits a column shaped skirt tailored from the same silk-chiffon. The dress is lined with tonal purple silk-satin.

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Silk Dress
Vintage Bruce Oldfield Silk Dress

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Silk Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage silk dress by Bruce Oldfield. The dress has a gathered bodice is rooching and a v neckline. The skirt has an attractive spade design, and it has a side zip opening.

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 "Witches" Black Red Silk Taffeta Bubble Evening Gown
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 "Witches" Black Red Silk Taffeta Bubble Evening Gown

ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 "Witches" Black Red Silk Taffeta Bubble Evening Gown

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 2007 "Witches" Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Evening Gown Color(s): Shades of black, red Lined: Yes Marked Fabric Cont...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Vintage Versace Semi Sheer Black Silk Gown Dress NWT
Vintage Versace Semi Sheer Black Silk Gown Dress NWT

Vintage Versace Semi Sheer Black Silk Gown Dress NWT

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Reflecting the luxe opulence and richness of the season, VERSACE's 100% silk gown celebrates a shapely femininity with a sexy, red-carpet-worthy silhouette. The smooth silk...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

An Hubert de Givenchy French Couture Cream and Black silk Evening Set Circa 1965
An Hubert de Givenchy French Couture Cream and Black silk Evening Set Circa 1965

An Hubert de Givenchy French Couture Cream and Black silk Evening Set Circa 1965

By Givenchy

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1958/1965 France Rare grand soir ensemble, dress and cape coat in champagne and black silk shantung designed by Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture dating from the 1960s. Sheath d...

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1960s French Evening Dresses

Emanuel Ungaro Silk Chiffon & Gold Lurex Bias Cut 3 Pieces Evening Set, SS2006
Emanuel Ungaro Silk Chiffon & Gold Lurex Bias Cut 3 Pieces Evening Set, SS2006

Emanuel Ungaro Silk Chiffon & Gold Lurex Bias Cut 3 Pieces Evening Set, SS2006

By Giambattista Valli, Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Geneva, CH

If you wish to make an « Red Carpet » appearance at your next event, you can rely on this fantastic 00's Ungaro set composed of a maxi skirt, a blouse and a ruffled shawl. The maxi ...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2016 long ruffle silk lurex multicolor dress
Roberto Cavalli Spring 2016 long ruffle silk lurex multicolor dress

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2016 long ruffle silk lurex multicolor dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in CANNES, FR

Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2016 Collection Black long ruffle silk and multicolor lurex, maxi shirt dress. Size 40 Italian.

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2010s Evening Dresses

Emilio Pucci Pink One-Shoulder Silk Jersey Dress - 8
Emilio Pucci Pink One-Shoulder Silk Jersey Dress - 8

Emilio Pucci Pink One-Shoulder Silk Jersey Dress - 8

By Emilio Pucci

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Emilio Pucci Pink One-Shoulder Silk Jersey Dress. This dress is a size 8 but stretches a bit. It is in very good condition. Measurements Bust- 30" Waist- 28" Length- ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950’s Grey & Yellow Silk Ballgown Dress With Gloves
1950’s Grey & Yellow Silk Ballgown Dress With Gloves

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 of incredible quality. The opulent choice of fabric has been expertly tailored and...

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alberta Ferretti Silk Strapless Dress
Alberta Ferretti Silk Strapless Dress

Alberta Ferretti Silk Strapless Dress

By Alberta Ferretti

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

A stunning strapless dress from Alberta Ferretti comes in a buttery soft lilac silk. The bodice is pleated and falls to a draped skirt which tops underlayers of gorgeous black lace t...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Silk Chiffon Sequin Ruffle Dress
Silk Chiffon Sequin Ruffle Dress

Silk Chiffon Sequin Ruffle Dress

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Silk Chiffon Sequin Ruffle Dress made for Saks Fifth Ave. Simple sheath shape with puffy sleeves and tight ruffled collar, all sequined with a folded ruffle pattern. A very ...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Silk Violet Bustier Dress, 1980s
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Silk Violet Bustier Dress, 1980s

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Silk Violet Bustier Dress, 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Vintage Yves Saint Laurent silk bustier violet dress with a small drapery in front. Edition Soir. The inner corset tightly fixes the bustier on the chest. Fastens with a ...

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1980s French 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.

Questions About Silk Evening Dresses

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between an evening dress and an evening gown is length. An evening gown is generally a full-length garment that falls between the ankles and the floor. An evening dress is a semi-formal or formal dress designed to be worn at night or on special occasions. Evening gowns are one type of evening dress, and you can also find examples with mini, knee-length and midi-length hemlines. Shop a wide range of evening gowns and other evening dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The symbolism of a silk dress is really a matter of individual interpretation. Some people associate silk dresses with wealth and status because silk is a luxury material, while others merely appreciate its enveloping texture and link it with softness and sensuality. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silk dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.

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