Chanel Black and White Tweed Silk Trim Mini Dress FR 36
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Elegant and timeless, this authentic Chanel black and white tweed mini dress exemplifies the refined tailoring and textural craftsmanship synonymous with the maison during the Karl L...
RICHARD TYLER Vintage Silk Red Strapless Ankle Length Dress Maxi Gown
By Richard Tyler Couture
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Richard Tyler Couture Vintage 100% silk Red Hard boning Size USA 4 but won't even zip up on my mannequin. Needs a tiny bust. Fits XXS Good used condition, but presents flawless. Ligh...
A Christian Lacroix Silk and Lace Cocktail dress Circa 1995/2000
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1995/2000. France Beautiful cocktail dress for an event in silk and lace by Christian Lacroix dating from the late 1990s. Fitted dress with a bottom in white wild silk covered ...
Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Silk and Velvet Dress, Size 36FR
By Ted Lapidus Haute Couture, Ted Lapidus
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ted Lapidus Haute Couture - Dress composed of velvet and silk taffeta. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulders: 39 cm (15.35"...
Prada Fairy Runway Black Printed Silk Dress Runway Spring 2008
By Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Italian luxury brand Prada has made a mark with their refined styles and classic reinventions. However, the namesake designer Miuccia Prada is no stranger to considering creative twi...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown (The corset shown on some images is not included ) Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine all...
Versace "Alice in Wonderland" Silk Leather & Metal Runway Dress Gown New!
By Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very substantial SEE MORE EVENING WEAR IN MY 1STDIBS STORE
1990s Patric Casey Deep Orange Silk Bias Cut Dress with Beadwork
Located in London, GB
Hand beaded in India, this dress is tailored from deep tangerine orange silk chiffon to the highly flattering bias-cut style that was so en vogue during the 90s.
DOLCE & GABBANA green silk LEOPARD SLEEVELESS Sheath Dress 42 M
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana sleeveless leopard-print dress in black and green silk (95%) and elastane (5%). Features a slit on the back. Lined in black silk (95%) and elastane (5%...
1920S Black & White Silk Velvet Fringe Cocktail Dress With Rhinestones
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black & White Silk Velvet Fringe Cocktail Dress With Rhinestones
Alexander McQueen 2008 Unworn Silk Blue Paisley Strapless Dress Floaty Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Amazing Alexander McQueen floaty silk strapless dress in a blue and white paisley with a few soft pinkish-red accents throughout, circa 2008. Soft pleats at bust, skirt hangs in sepa...
1950s Ceil Chapman Black Taffeta and Ruched Silk Jersey Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in London, GB
This early 1950s Ceil Chapman taffeta and silk dress is a timeless and elegant party dress. It has a fitted ruched bodice, cut from soft black silk jersey, which hugs the body beauti...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER FEMME FW2004 Black Jersey Column Dress Silk Chiffon Drape
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
An elegant evening column dress from Jean Paul Gaultier's Autumn/Winter 2004 ready-to-wear collection, pairing fluid black jersey with a cloud of sheer ivory silk crinkle chiffon.
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 Giambattista Valli, a striking fusion of sensuality and fluid femininity. Crafted from light...
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
By Narciso Rodriguez
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Narciso Rodriguez 2018 Original Price $2,995 Special Capsule Collection for Barneys NY The most adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits...
Fendi Early 2000s Pleated Silk Mini Dress
By Fendi
Located in Paris, FR
Pleated silk mini dress by Fendi in charcoal black featuring intricate knife pleating throughout the lightweight silk chiffon fabric.
Jean Lutece 1960s Vintage Beaded Black Silk Embellished Coat Dress
By Jean Lutece
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jean Lutece vintage 1960s black silk double breasted coat (or coat dress) with black rhinestone and seed bead embellishment at collar and cuffs. Raw silk features natural slubbing th...
Gray Silk Chiffon Accented with Silk & Floral Pullover Dress
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful pullover dress of gray silk chiffon is accented with small swatches of silk and burst of floral throughout. The neckline is detailed with chiffon piping measuring 25" ...
Nina Ricci Paris Blue Silk Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in London, GB
An elegant and interesting silk dress by Nina Ricci Paris. In a lovely shade of blue, the dress has a demure front with a pretty pleat and trim detail on the sleave. The back fastens...
Galanos Spring 1972 Red Silk Chiffon Layered Dress with Flower Appliqué
By Galanos for Amelia Gray, Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A James Galanos masterpiece from his Spring 1972 collection with beautiful runway documentation. This elegant dress was for his exclusive collaboration with the Beverly Hills luxury...
Chester Weinberg Innovative Black Silk Pastel Trim Dress c 1970
By Chester Weinberg
Located in University City, MO
Chester Weinberg Innovative black silk pastel trim dress c 1970 The stark black silk crepe dress is illuminated with vibrant pastel silk trim that runs down the front and circles the...
1970s Werle Beverly Hills Vintage Black Sheer Silk + Lace Dress
By Daniel Werle
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage Werle dress in paper thin silk with full blouson sleeves and lace trim. This dress features rear zip, hook and button closure. There is no marked size, but this fits...
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 Amazing Roberto Cavalli one shoulder long dress in black silk with cream and gold pea...
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous Vintage Galanos Polka Dot Silk Pleated Belted Dress, 1980s
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Prolific designer James Galanos is known for his luxurious ready-to-wear collections that were crafted to couture standards. Galanos oversaw every detail of his work, even traveling ...
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 with all-over rose print. Featuring black lace trimmed skirt, crew-neck and conceale...
Dolce & Gabbana Unworn Bondage Corset Lace-Up Bustier Cutout Silk Black Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana Unworn Bondage Corset Lace-Up Bustier Cutout Silk Black Dress Size: IT 38 Condition: New with Tags
Yves Saint Laurent Blue Silk Organza Spring 2012 Runway Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stefano Pilato served as the creative director at Yves Saint Laurent from 2004-2012 following Tom Ford’s departure. Credited with starting the tulip skirt trend in the 2000s, Pilato’...
1950s Hattie Carnegie Silk Floral Print Watercolor Nipped Waist Dress
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Boca Raton, FL
From the early 1950s comes this heavenly silk dress by Hattie Carnegie. Its nipped-waist silhouette is the perfect canvas for the gorgeous watercolor print that unfolds upon it: a bl...
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 with gold metal hardware Front slit Maximum length cm 118 (46,45 inches) Worldwide ex...
1940's IRENE LENTZ black dress with blouson silk chiffon overlay
By Irene Lentz
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A stunning and hard-to-find piece from the late 1940's created by Irene Lentz. This black gown really channels classic 'film noir' Hollywood glamour from this era. The dress has a...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Brown Silk RTW 2002 Tie Up Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Brown Silk RTW 2002 Tie Up Dress. This dress is from the 2002 RTW collection, where the longer gown is available on the runway & one we have in our archive...
Alexander McQueen Resort 2019 Seashell Print Silk Scarf-Tie Dress IT 40
By Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A beautifully crafted Carolina Herrera New York cocktail dress rendered in black silk and decorated throughout with intricate multicolor botanical embroidery.
UNWORN Emilio Pucci Peacock Silk & Sequin Dress „Palm Royale“ Amy Winehouse 42
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning sequin dress by Emilio Pucci As seen on rock legend Amy Winehouse Beautiful printed silk in the famous Emilio Pucci Signature "Peacock" pattern This print is the most prom...
Chanel archival 1992 black chiffon silk bustier dress by Karl Lagerfeld
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel 1992 archival black silk chiffon bustier dress by Karl Lagerfeld, featuring a big bow iconic and asymmetrical shape. Size 42 FR on the tag but it fits smaller. Bust : 30 ...
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 distinctive GG chain print. Designed in a refined fit-and-flare silhouette with a graceful ...
Roberto Cavalli 2002 Silk Shark Print Bias Cut Dress size L
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Roberto Cavalli spring 2002 silk bias cut dress. Same style of dress worn by Pamela Anderson at the 2002 Grammy awards. Shark print fabric. Cowl neck. Lace up back detail. Braid...
$1,350Sale Price|25% Off
Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld Grey Floral Silk Maxi Dress, 1980s
By Chloé
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Karl Lagerfeld is something of a fashion legend. Having worked for a panoply of notorious fashion houses, Lagerfeld designed for Chloé in the late 60s-80s and later in the 90s. His w...
$338Sale Price|20% Off
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, a rear zip fastening and a separated belt (127 cm x 2 cm). In excellent vintage c...
Prada by Miuccia Prada brown silk chiffon slip dress, fw 1996
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
▪ Rare Prada evening slip dress ▪ Designed by Miuccia Prada ▪ Fine silk chiffon with geometric print in brown, mauve and cream ▪ Sold with a matching Prada nude silk slip dress to...
Prada by Miuccia Prada brown silk chiffon slip dress, fw 1996
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
▪ Rare Prada evening slip dress ▪ Designed by Miuccia Prada ▪ Fine silk chiffon with geometric print in brown and cream ▪ Sold with a matching Prada nude silk slip dress to wear u...
Prada by Miuccia Prada orange silk chiffon slip dress, fw 1996
By Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
▪ Rare Prada evening slip dress ▪ Designed by Miuccia Prada ▪ Fine silk chiffon with geometric print in orange, brown and cream ▪ Sold with a matching Prada nude silk slip dress t...
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana Y2K Asymmetric Silk Corset Dress with Laceup Details 42
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
GORGEOUS ROMANTIC DOLCE & GABBANA SILK CORSET DRESS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PIECES BY DOLCE & GABBANA Made out of the finest printed silk Corset-style boned upper part L...
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
Nina Ricci Haute Couture Black Silk Pleated Dress - 4 - 1986
By Nina Ricci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This gorgeous Nina Ricci haute couture dress is made of silk and is entirely pleated. It has thin straps and a ruffle flounce over the bust. The piece is in excellent condition with ...
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. It features one of Pucci's signature kaleidoscopic prints in bright, saturated color...
Murray Arbeid Blue Topaz Silk Moiré Dress With Bows 1980s
By Murray Arbeid
Located in London, GB
1980s Murray Arbeid silk moiré dress featuring straps with 4 statement bows overall also in the same blue topaz silk moiré. The dress is fitted to the lower hip where a gathered skir...
1970s Arnold Scaasi Vintage Metallic Gold Lamé Silk Dress/ Gown (Skirt + Top)
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 1970s 2-piece evening dress ensemble by Arnold Scaasi in metallic gold printed silk lamé.
UNWORN Chanel Navy Draped Silk Dress with Fantasy Tweed Braid Trimmings 38
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
A very special piece by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Classic Chanel signature piece - a timeless classic that will last for many years Wonderful navy silk dress with colorful braid trim...
Christian Dior by Galliano Spring 2005 Teal Pleated Silk Jersey Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Christian Dior dress was designed during John Galliano's tenure for the Spring 2005 collection. Made with high-quality silk jersey, the dress has a shirred bodice and a halter n...
Pretty Silk Dress wth Fringes, 1930s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pretty silk dress with fringes made of a 1930s shawl. No size nor composition label, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 41 cm...
NINA RICCI 2013 Vintage Silk Mauve Ethereal Gown Maxi Dress Floral
By Nina Ricci
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Nina Ricci SS13 Resort Collection Vintage 100% silk A delicate medley of colors Reminds me of Chanel Size F40 fits like a USA 6 or 4 Invisible back zip Excellent Condition, only flaw...
Elizabeth Mason Couture Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fashioned from the finest black Silk Dupioni, this exquisite cocktail dress features a heavily beaded hem and neckline. This is a couture custom order and can be made in a variety ...
Carolina Herrera Black Silk Multicolor Floral Embroidered A-Line Dress, US 2
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An elegant Carolina Herrera New York cocktail dress rendered in black silk and decorated throughout with beautifully executed multicolor botanical embroidery. Made in the USA from 1...
Valentino Vintage Silk Dress 2007 Marigold Yellow Cut-Outs Size 10
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous marigold yellow fine silk dress from Valentino. It has ruched shoulder straps forming a V neckline and 3 bands of horizontal ruching around the circumference of the bodic...
Carolina Herrera Gray & Coral Polka Dot Silk Evening Gown, Size 14
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Kingston, NY
Designer: Carolina Herrera Style: Evening Gown / Maxi Dress Color: Gray / Coral Red Material: 100% Silk Size: 14* Neckline: Sweetheart Straps: Spaghetti Straps Length: Full Length /...
Giorgio Armani Silk Pointelle Knit Pleated KeyHoleNeck Delphos Beige Dress c2001
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Chicago, IL
With his signature beige color and elegant minimalist bodycon style, Italian Giorgio Armani (1934-2025) designed this semi-transparent 100%-silk pointelle knit sleeveless fit-and-fla...
Issey Miyake blue silk dress with drapedmesh overlay, ss 2005
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
▪ Issey Miyake blue silk mesh ▪ Draped mesh overlay ▪ Floral corsages ▪ Asymmetric neck and hemline ▪ Size JP 2 - Medium ▪ Spring-Summer 2005 ▪ 100% Silk ▪ Made in Japan
HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL Heavily Beaded Silk Champagne Opera Coat & Dress
By HAUTE COUTURE INT'L
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Haute Couture International ensemble is composed of a champagne tone embellished silk with a floral/Ivy motif. The coat features center button closures and the gown has a center...
Vintage 1930's Green Silk Lamé Evening Gown Amber Lamé UK 12-14 US 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most exquisite shade of moss green crepe silk, set off by an abstract silk lamé pattern in shades of amber, yellow and cream set against a black background with gold ...
Stavropoulos 1970s Vintage Black Beaded Silk Lace Dress + Wrap 2-Piece Ensemble
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful delicate black silk strapless dress with beaded lace trim and matching wrap by George Stavropoulos. Flattering cut with asymmetric hemline. Details: Fully Lined in S...
Vintage 1970s Victoria Royal Purple Sequin 70s Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress Gown
By Lillie Rubin, Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
⸻ Fabric & Details • Silk chiffon • Empire waist silhouette • Square neckline • Long sleeves with zippered cuffs • Sequin embellishment throughout • Full metal back zipper w...
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