Early 1980’s Michael Novarese Red Silk Drape Column Dress
By Michael Novarese
Located in London, GB
An early 1980’s Michael Novarese cardinal-red silk drape column dress, featuring a boat neckline
Early 1980’s Michael Novarese Red Silk Drape Column Dress
By Michael Novarese
Located in London, GB
An early 1980’s Michael Novarese cardinal-red silk drape column dress, featuring a boat neckline
Leonard Paris 1970 Luxury Couture Maxi Dress 70s Silk Velvet Gown
By Leonard of Paris
Located in Berlin, BE
Devine Evening Dress, Leonard Paris 1970 Luxurious vintage couture gown amde of high quality silk
Thierry Mugler S/S 2001 Coral Silk Slip Dress with Raffia Fringe
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Paris, FR
Silk slip dress Thierry Mugler coral featuring bias-cut construction with asymmetrical raffia
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a
Tom Ford for Gucci New Silk Velvet Dress F/W 2001
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk velvet dress from Gucci as worn in a 2001 ad campaign. It has a square
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
1990 Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Dress with Gold Embellished Bodice
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
This extraordinarily detailed dress was designed by Yves Saint Laurent for the 1990 Fall / Winter
Black Dolce & Gabbana Ruched Silk & Lace Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in New York, NY
Black ruched silk and lace sleeveless bodycon dress by Dolce & Gabbana. Sweetheart neckline
Alexander Mc queens Vintage S/S RTW 2003 Harness Silk Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen Spring Summer RTW 2003 ‘Harness’ ruched silk dress. Features a square neckline
1975 Lanvin Haute Couture Silk Dress Numbered
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Paris, FR
Lanvin Haute Couture dress featuring a front button down closure down chest, a lavalliere tie
Vintage Silk Velvet Donald Campbell Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress by Donald Campbell. In wonderful shades of green, the dress has
BURBERRY PRORSUM Resort 2013 Size 8 Pink Black Silk / Elastane Dress
By Burberry Prorsum
Located in San Francisco, CA
Burberry Prorsum Resort 2013 by Christopher Bailey Silk A-Line Dress. Soft Metallic Iridescent
$2,240Sale Price|30% Off
Size: IT 44
Helmut Lang Vintage Silk Organza Balloon Dress, Women's IT 44, SS00
By Helmut Lang
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
This iconic and very rare vintage Helmut Lang silk organza balloon shift dress from the Spring
Phillip Lim Jeweled-Embellished Neck Silk Dress
By 3.1 Phillip Lim
Located in London, GB
Brand New - Phillip Lim Jeweled-Embellished Neck Silk Dress Black dress fully crafted from silk
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through
Black draped silk cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black draped silk cocktail dress . Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 36
Vintage Ivory Raw Silk Shift Dress
Located in London, GB
A great vintage raw silk shift dress. The dress has wonderful sleeves, a button opening at the
Vintage Bernard Freres Silk Cocktail Dress
By Bernard Freres
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage silk dress by Bernard Freres. The dress is in a pretty brown colour with a scoop
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 38
2012 YSL Edition Soir Strapless Crystal Embellished Nude Silk Dress 6
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
2012 Yves Saint Laurent Edition Soir Embellished Strapless Silk Dress Carla Bruni-Sarkozy looked
Elizabeth Mason Couture Silk Bow Cocktail Dress Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fashioned from the finest black silk dupioni and accented with silk charmeuse, this sleeveless
Vintage Blue Raw Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage sky blue raw silk cocktail dress. This shift style vintage cocktail dress has pretty
$559Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
PRABAL GURUNG Size 10 Black Navy Silk Polyester Floral Sleeveless Dress
By Prabal Gurung
Located in San Francisco, CA
PRABAL GURUNG dress comes in a black & navy jacquard floral silk / polyester featuring a shift
Vintage Emanuel Ungaro Silk Dress, 1990s
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Emanuel Ungaro dress made from light, flowing silk. Fastens with a wrap. Color – red with a
Iconic Archival Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Absolutely iconic Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Spine Lace Dress. Exuding an enigmatic
1970's PIERRE BALMAIN elaborately beaded silk and velvet HAUTE COUTURE dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet-black silk satin and velvet haute couture dress designed by Pierre Balmain, dating to
Bottega Veneta Cream Linen One Shoulder Dress with Silk Detail - 40
By Bottega Veneta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bottega Veneta Cream Linen One Shoulder Dress with Silk Detail - 40. This elegant dress is an ivory
Brunello Cucinelli strapless cream silk chiffon layered wedding gown dress M
By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
similar to a tailed waist coat The dress is composed of 2 top layers of sheer ivory flowing silk chiffon
Fendi Pink Floral Printed Silk Halter Dress
By Fendi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Fendi pink printed silk halter dress, a vibrant and
Michelle Mason Red Silk Asymmetric Slip Dress
Located in Dallas, TX
Michelle Mason Red Silk Asymmetric Slip Dress Effortlessly elegant, this Michelle Mason silk slip
2019 Runway Rami Kadi Haute Couture Red Silk and Crystal Bodice Dress
Located in London, GB
Perry. Made in Kadi’s home country of Lebanon, this stunning dress is tailored from red silk, cascading
$9,310
Size: IT44 - FR 40 - UK 10 - US8
Rick Owens Bias Cut Silk 'Wishbone' Draped Maxi Dress, SS 2007
By Rick Owens
Located in London, GB
Fabric: Silk, Mesh ▪ Size: IT44 - FR 40 - UK 10 - US8 ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ Mannequin
Vintage 1920s Black White Silk Dot Magenta Pom Pom Draped Dress
Located in Boca Raton, FL
and feminine evening dresses. This 1920’s dress, however, effortlessly evokes the laidback glamor of
Valentino Vintage Silk Chiffon Abstract Long Sleeve Maxi Dress, 1970s
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Valentino design is composed of a beautiful abstract printed silk chiffon. Features a
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2004 Silk Evening Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
• Iconic Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall/Winter 2004 full length evening gown in deep black
UNWORN Chanel Navy Draped Silk Dress with Fantasy Tweed Braid Trimmings 38
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
classic that will last for many years Wonderful navy silk dress with colorful braid trimmings Draped
John Galliano Pure Silk 1920s Style Flapper Pastel Print floaty Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
Delicate pastel coloured pure silk 'John Galliano' abstract floral patterned dress, cut in a
$1,021Sale Price|24% Off
Christian Dior by Galliano Vintage One Sleeve Silk Dress Size 36
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Capri, IT
Christian Dior by Galliano One sleeve dress Totally made in France in size 36 Composizione: Silk
$1,243
Size: US Size 6/8. French Size 38/40
A French Dress and Jacket in Lustrous Printed Satin Silk Circa 1970
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1965-1970 France Dress and bolero in waxed printed silk satin from the 1960s with no label
Black Silk Couture Dress with Bubble Hem
Located in London, GB
A chic and easy to wear silk dress by Annoushka Hempel. The dress is in a wonderful silk, and has
Vintage 1940's Silk Dress Rose Gold Studded Crepe Silk Dress Black UK 12 US 8
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in a truly iconic silhouette this original 1940's black crepe silk dress, embellished with
Mollie Parnis 1968 Vintage Black Cotton Silk Swiss Dot Dress & Jacket
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Mollie Parnis black dress and jacket. Tiny Swiss dot pattern throughout. The dress is
$416Sale Price|20% Off
Louis Feraud Vintage Black Velvet Silk Dress Size FR 40, 1990s
By Louis Feraud
Located in Capri, IT
Louis Féraud black dress black velvet and silk dress totally made in germany in size fr 40, it 44
1970s Halston Tie Dyed Blue Silk Vintage 70s Dress Jacket Ensemble
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s HALSTON (attributed) blue tie dyed silk chiffon maxi dress and jacket
1960's Silk Chiffon Halterneck Dress
Located in Geneva, CH
A wonderful example of early 60’s couture, this halterneck steel blue dress will fit perfectly for
2pc Black Sequin Gown with Silk Slip Dress, Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black sequin and silk 2pc gown, custom made from the 1940's. It has short sleeves, layers
$1,575Sale Price|55% Off
Size: 4-6
1998 Thierry Mugler runway silk zebra print draped one shoulder dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Austin, TX
1998 Thierry Mugler runway zebra print one shoulder draped 100% silk, fully lined Made in France
Brand New Cucculelli Shaheen Black Hand Beaded Silk Dress US 8
Located in Brossard, QC
lined Material: 100% Silk Measures approx. 37" bust, 64.5" length (shoulder to hem) Made in India Why
Giorgio Armani Silk dress size 44
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
100% Silk Floral theme Maximum length cm 100 (393 inches)
Stunning Thierry Mugler Silk Dress SS1998 Zebra Print Single Shoulder Stole
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
A striking expression of late-1990s glamour, this 1998 Thierry Mugler silk gown embodies the
$1,600Sale Price|36% Off
Christian Dior Red Printed Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress - Size 44
By Christian Dior
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This fabulous Christian Dior cocktail dress is red with a floral-esque print on it. The dress is
Long dress in silk chiffon with leopard print Valentino Miss V
By Valentino Miss V
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long dress in silk chiffon with leopard print.Polyester lining SIZE 8 US
Gianfranco Ferre Coral silk cocktail Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Gianfranco Ferre Coral cocktail dress with large rosette. Size : Medium- Large Bust: 42
2017 Siah Howard Couture Runway Pink Maxi Dress with Silk Column Skirt
Located in London, GB
wedding dress specialist, Howard’s fantastical designs are elaborate, elevated and otherworldly. This
$695Sale Price|39% Off
Size: Small
Vintage Bill Blass evening top and skirt set in cream and black silk satin 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Bill Blass evening skirt set in cream and black silk satin from the 1980s. Sleeveless
1990 YVES SAINT LAURENT haute couture floral silk mousseline RUNWAY dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, floral-printed, silk mousseline, haute couture dress designed by Yves Saint Laurent
A vintage 1960s Courreges cream Wool and Silk Dress Model 29074
By André Courrèges
Located in London, GB
A chic dress by French designer Courreges. In a cream wool with silk lining, this dress is perfect
Dolce & Gabbana Floral Silk Blend Jacquard Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana Floral Silk Blend Jacquard Dress Black dress adorned with a multicoloured floral
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.