Galanos Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress
By Galanos
Located in New York, NY
Galanos, 3 ply, black crepe, bias cut sleeves dress having a spiral, layer starting from the
Galanos Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress
By Galanos
Located in New York, NY
Galanos, 3 ply, black crepe, bias cut sleeves dress having a spiral, layer starting from the
Valentino Silk Dress with Cut out Waist S/S 2005
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous flower print silk dress from Valentino in pink, orange, off white, gold and brown. It
Escada by Margaretha Ley silk vintage hand beaded and embroidered dress
By Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in NICE, FR
Beautiful Escada by Margaretha Ley Silk dress fully hand beaded with sequines, pearls, beades in
1990s Ralph Lauren Pink Silk Maxi Dress with Crystal Straps
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
This Y2K Ralph Lauren silk maxi dress is just about the closest design we have ever seen to the
1980s Jean Louis Scherrer Haute Couture Silk Cut Out Dress
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in London, GB
removed, worn around the shoulders or cascading down the dress. The dress is fully lined with fuchsia silk
Vintage EMILIO PUCCI Coloured Silk Psychelic Origami Print Long Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Vintage EMILIO PUCCIColoured Silk Psychelic Origami Print Long Dress Flattering and sexy! Size 46
1990s Angel Sanchez Size 6 Vintage Lipstick Red Cut Out Silk Satin Evening Gown
By Angel Sanchez
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful sexy vintage 90s ANGEL SANCHEZ red silk and satin cut-out bias cut evening dress
Vintage Bill Blass Size 10 12 Black Chantilly Silk Satin Lace 1990s Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BILL BLASS black chantilly lace, silk and satin long sleeve evening gown
$1,500
H 67 in W 20 in D 0.19 in
Embroidered Pink and Gold Silk Evening 3 Pieces Gown Vest and Skirt and Shawl
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Magnificent 1980s vintage embroidered in gold on pink silk taffeta evening 3 pieces gown, vest
Gucci Runway Medieval-Inspired Silk Handkerchief Hem Dress Gown NEW
By Alessandro Michele, Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
combination of soft gold and plum pink silk finished with sumptuous black silk velvet cuffs with matching
Ungaro By Giambattista Valli Silk Animal Print Caftan Dress With Ruffles
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is pleased to present an Emanuel Ungaro silk animal print dress designed by
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Black Slip Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes Vintage 1990's Jet black 100% silk Pullover Has some stretch Has buttons on the
DOLCE & GABBANA beige silk 1999 SEQUIN LEOPARD Shirt Dress 44 L
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana shirt dress in beige leopard-print silk (100%) embellished with
Lanvin Paris Vintage Black Silk 'Gatsby' Dress with Fringes, 2005
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
. Black silk strapless dress decorated with fabric fringe and black beads, matching silk ribbon tied in a
2000s CHANEL Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2005 Chanel Black Silk Knee Length Cocktail Dress . ( see runway image attached) size 42
Mignon Paris Draped Silk Dress 1950s
By Mignon
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning black silk dress from Mignon Paris. It is sleeveless with a draped portrait collar
Jacqueline de Ribes Black Silk Chiffon Slip Dress w/ Caftan
By Jacqueline de Ribes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely 2 piece evening ensemble from Jacqueline de Ribes. The dress is a spaghetti strap
2007 Valentino Runway Documented Black Silk Dress with Art Deco Buckle
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This elegant Valentino evening dress walked the runway as look 40/74 in the Fall 2007 show, one of
1960s Blue Silk Cocktail Coat Dress
By Townley
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960s Townley Evening Blue Silk Wrap Coat Dress. Perfect for cocktail party. Coat is lined in Green
Exotic Salvatore Ferragamo Strapless Silk Leopard Print Dress Gown
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
silk. Boasts an exotic unusual look. Features nipped waist extending into full drapy skirt with high
MARC JACOBS Size 0 Silver Grey Silk Sequined Shift Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC JACOBS dress comes in a gray and black sequined silk featuring a shift style, sleeveless, and
Bill Blass Floral Print Silk Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New Hope, PA
Bill Blass designed this gorgeous silk dress in the 1980's using a beautiful floral silk in shades
VERA WANG Size 4 Slate Cream Silk Floral Ruched Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in San Francisco, CA
VERA WANG dress comes in a slate & cream floral silk featuring an a-line style, elastic detail
Alexander McQueen Silk Hummingbird Dress, 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Marlborough, GB
Alexander McQueen silk hummingbird print dress, 2008 Hummingbird print throughout in vivid jewel
John Galliano Leopard Print Silk Chiffon Midi Dress, FW 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
silk chiffon with a layered leopard print motif in golden ochre, rust, and black tones. The dress
DOLCE & GABBANA multi silk 2025 CARRETTO CHIFFON MAXI Dress S
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana dress is crafted in multicolor Carretto-printed chiffon silk
1960s Norman Norell Pink Silk Sleeveless Maxi Dress and Jacket
By Norman Norell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic Vintage Norman Norell early 60s sleeveless maxi silk dress in salmon pink color with cream
1990s Patric Casey Deep Orange Silk Bias Cut Dress with Beadwork
Located in London, GB
A great example of a late 1990s evening dress by Irish occasion wear designer Patric Casey who held
1970s Tita Rossi Alta Moda Green Floral Silk Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
,' shows in Rome throughout the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. This mesmerising printed silk maxi dress was couture
Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Python Print Dress SS 2000
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous iconic python print silk jersey dress from Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2000 collection in
GUCCI turquoise silk 2023 Chain Print Belted Twill Dress 44 L
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci shirt dress in turquoise blue twill silk (100%) featuring the house’s
Prada 2020 Boned Bustier Strapless Recycled Polyamide/Silk Midi Dress
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada 2020 bustier strapless dress. Features volumised skirt, bustier neckline, boning and midi
Versace "Alice in Wonderland" Silk Leather & Metal Runway Dress Gown New!
By Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versace strapless lavish lavender gown fashioned of 4-ply silk, softest lambskin leather and
Alexander McQueen Long Flounced Pink Silk Crepe Dress, circa 2016
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Alexander McQueen - (Made in Italy) Long flounced pink silk crepe dress. 40IT size indicated, it
Alexander McQueen Plato's Atlantis "Praying Mantis" Silk Dress, SS 2010
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Alexander McQueen Rare and Extremely Collectible Sculptural Silk Dress. From his legendary SS 2010
80s Zandra Rhodes off white silk dress with butterfly print
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 80s Zandra Rhodes off white silk dress with butterfly print. Bust: 36'/ waist: 29"/ HIp
DSquared2 F/W 2005 Open Back Emerald Green Silk Dress
By Dsquared2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This DSquared2 F/W 2005 dress features vibrant emerald green satin fabric that flows with elegant
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson
Christian Lacroix Pink Print Silk Ruffle Dress S/S 1992
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Boca Raton, FL
magenta silk corset. In excellent condition, it has a concealed back zip closure. This dress has been
1960s Philippe Venet Silk Printed Dress
By Philippe Venet
Located in Paris, FR
Philippe Venet orange & beige silk printed, featuring a round neck, long sleeves, button cuffs
1960's EMILIO PUCCI silk printed jersey dress with billowing sleeves
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Emilio Pucci, 1960's A very rare printed silk jersey dress by Emilio Pucci dating to the 1960's
Black silk bustier dress GIVENCHY COUTURE
By Givenchy
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk bustier dress and silk lining. Invisible zip closure on the middle back + hook&eye
Carmen Marc Valvo Pink Silk Mini Dress, Size 8
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- V neck line - Open back - Concealed rear zip closure - Sleeveless - Ruffled design
Emilio Pucci Blue Printed Silk Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Paris, FR
Emilio Pucci 1970s geometric-pattern blue silk dress featuring an iconic geometric print, a wrap
Versace 2021/22 Women's Black Viscose Dress with Silk Straps & Slit
By Versace
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Super dress by Versace F/W collection 2021/22 Black color Viscose (97%) Elastan (3%) Silk straps
Chanel archival 1992 black chiffon silk bustier dress by Karl Lagerfeld
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel 1992 archival black silk chiffon bustier dress by Karl Lagerfeld, featuring a big bow
Roberto Cavalli One Shoulder Long Dress in Black Cream Gold Silk
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
ROBERTO CAVALLI LONG ONE SHOULDER DRESS WITH PEARL PRINT AND LONG SASH IN BLACK SILK SIZE 38 IT
Travilla for I. Magnin Vintage Black Silk Velvet Cocktail Dress
By I. Magnin, Travilla
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage Travilla for I. Magnin silk velvet button up cocktail dress with long sleeves and a
1970s Bill Blass Black Lace and Silk Tafetta Maxi Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1970s Bill Blass Black Lace long sleeve dress with silk taffeta skirt and black ribbon sash
Vintage Couture Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail /Dinner Dress and Scarf
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage couture silk dress and scarf by Bruce Oldfield .The dress is in a dark navy blue
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
legendary Runway Show. The dress embraces the silhouette in a soft, marble-like pattern with hints of gold
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Size: SML/MED
Vintage Givenchy Couture Magenta Silk Chevron Sleeveless Ruffle Bow Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
pattern options around the 1980s. Done in a vibrant magenta silk organza, this couture dress was custom
Oscar De La Renta Rose Print Lace Embellished Silk Blend Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in London, GB
Oscar De La Renta Rose Print Lace Embellished Silk Blend Dress Magenta pink shift dress adorned
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
By Narciso Rodriguez
Located in Leonardo, NJ
adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits like an XS/S
1990s Gianni Versace Black Silk Sheer Strapless Cocktail Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sexy Vintage Gianni versace 1990s strapless silk and cotton cocktail dress with sheer bodice. Fit
Giambattista Valli Runway Splash Print "Pretty in Purple" Silk Dress
By Giambattista Valli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giambattista Valli lovely feminine dress as seen on the runway. Fashioned of silk chiffon in a
Givenchy Haute Couture Black Multi Color Dots Vintage Silk Dress
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Givenchy Couture black silk matelasse cocktail dress with asymmetrical neckline and multi
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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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.