$401Sale 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
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 allure that's both cutting-edge and timeless, the Laser Cut Black Leather Lace Dress fro...
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 dress features a rich red hue and a fluid, asymmetric silhouette.
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 typical 1920's 'Garçonne' style with a gliding asymmetrical drop waist. MADE IN ITALY. ...
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 ensemble! Dress simply slips over the head, and features multiple layers of soft lightwei...
Giorgio Armani Silk dress size 44
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
100% Silk Floral theme Maximum length cm 100 (393 inches)
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 sleeveless with spaghetti straps, fitted bodice with lace trim, flowing skirt and back z...
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
Stunning Nina Ricci Runway Vintage Grecian Inspired Bias Cut Silk Dress Gown
By John Galliano, Nina Ricci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nina Ricci 2010 runway rich navy-blue silk charmeuse bias cut gown. Featuring dramatic style and cut. Gown is designed to gently and delicately drape the body enhancing the special...
$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 made of silk chiffon with a pleated skirt and ruched along the bust and single strap....
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 closure at neckline, a green silk jacquard ground with a floral print. Composition: 100%...
Salmon silk moire dinner dress with large Mutton sleeves - France Circa 1835
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1830 -1835 France Louis-Philippe period Salmon pink silk moire dinner dress with large gigot sleeves tightened over the forearms and dating from the most extravagant of the Rom...
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 fringe detailing. Crafted from lightweight silk in vibrant coral shade with fitted silho...
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 for parties or even a bride.The dress has a square neckline, a 7 button opening at...
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 and adorned with a jeweled-embellished neckline. Featuring loose-fit silhouette with...
1990's VALENTINO Grecian style silk dress with red pleated single shoulder
By Valentino
Located in San Fransisco, CA
1990's Valentino black silk dress in a fluid fabric with a clean, elongated silhouette. Dress has a relaxed body-skimming fit, it features an asymmetrical neckline with a single plea...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Plunging Cutout Backless Silk Purple Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Plunging Cutout Backless Silk Purple Dress Size: IT 42 Condition: Excellent
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 dating to 1990 as seen on the spring couture runway in a different print. Dress best fi...
Gucci F/W 2005 Plunged Backless Silk Sequin Embellished Halter Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci F/W 2005 Plunged Backless Silk Sequin Embellished Halter Dress XS/S Gucci silk dress featuring sequin embellishments throughout, plunged halter neckline and concealed zip clos...
Gucci S/S 2005 Runway Bustier Open Cutout Back Silk Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci S/S 2005 Runway Bustier Open Cutout Back Silk Dress IT 42 Look 33 from the Spring 2005 Collection.
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 designer’s instinct for drama, sensuality, and sculptural elegance. Cut from fluid silk a...
$1,575Sale Price|55% Off
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 Bust: 38", Waist: 30", Hip: 38", Length: 40" - 52" Size tag 36/ current US 4- 6
1960s Edward Abbott Dusky Pink Corded Lace and Silk Chiffon Dress
By Edward Abbott
Located in London, GB
This utterly charming dress was designed by Edward Abbott in the 1960s. Beautifully constructed, it is tailored from corded lace and silk chiffon in a soft, dusky pink. It features a...
$1,425Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Silk Dress, Pearl trimmed Slip & Headpiece
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Dress from Zandra Rhodes is fashioned from a hand painted navy blue sheer silk chiffon. Rhinestone and hand sewn pearl accents detail the dress. Draping around the middle of ...
Gucci S/S 2005 Runway Bustier Open Cutout Back Silk Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci S/S 2005 Runway Bustier Open Cutout Back Silk Dress IT 42 Look 31 from the Spring 2005 Collection.
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 on tag but fit 34/XS
James Galanos Vintage 1990s Black Silk Starfish Print Slip Gown 90s Maxi Dress
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage James Galanos, 1990s Galanos, James Galanos gown, James Galanos dress, vintage silk gown, black silk slip dress, silk evening gown, minimalist evening dress, old Hollywood gl...
Brand New Cucculelli Shaheen Black Hand Beaded Silk Dress US 8
Located in Brossard, QC
Sheer detail at upper chest neck area and upper back Heavily beaded detail throughout Invisible zip closure at back Mock neck Long sleeves Silver, green and blue beads Front slit Flo...
Missoni Vintage 1980s Women's Black Silk Cotton Dress, Size 42, Italy
By Missoni
Located in Capri, IT
M by Missoni Black Dress Black dress by Missoni totally made in italy in italian size range 42 Composition: Cotton nylon wool External: silk Lining Acetate
1920S Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress With Blue & Green Floral Beadwork
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress With Blue & Green Floral Beadwork
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière checked silk structured mini dress, ss 2008
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
▪ Important Balenciaga purple and white checked silk mini dress ▪ Designed by Nicolas Ghesquière ▪ Structured form made out of silk backed with foam ▪ Edges expose the layers of fab...
$629Sale Price|20% Off
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 closure at neckline, a green silk jacquard ground with a floral print. Composition: 100%...
Groovy Vintage Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress in a groovy print of brown, yellow and cream. The dress has a tie neck , frills at the cuffs and a central back zip . It is fully lined.
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 a button back ( silk covered buttons) upper opening with a zipper on the lower are...
Richilene Vintage 1970s 70s Brown Silk + Sequin Sheer Maxi Dress/ Gown
By Richilene
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1970s brown sequin vintage maxi dress in silk and tulle. Long sheer sleeves with zip closure at the cuffs. Rear zip and hook closure. Partially lined. By Richilene. This ...
Vintage Turquoise Floral Silk /Satin Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty and easy to wear turquoise floral print day dress. The dress has a v neck wrap front neckline, self fabric belt and elbow length sleaves. It open with a zip below waist lev...
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 feminine design that reflects the house’s playful sophistication and refined craftsmans...
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 the 1970’s. The dress is cut in a simple, straight silhouette that falls just abov...
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. Long dress with finely pleated skirt at the waist ending in a point on the front. Fi...
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2005 pink silk chiffon ruffle midi dress FR38
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE An absolutely beautiful Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 2005 peach pink dress. Consists of a separate silk slip with a sheer crinkle silk chiffon overlay. The...
Vintage Y2K Hand Painted Silk Vintage Dress with a Leopard Design
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage hand painted silk gown with an asymmetric leopard design and high low hem. Details: Unlined Marked Size: L Estimated Size: M-L Color: Rose/ Purple/ Multicolor/ ...
Von Fürstenberg Munich 1950s Bow Embellished Red Silk Couture Cocktail Dress
Located in Munich, DE
This is an enchanting and elegant couture dance dress by Von Fürstenberg from the 1950s. The "New Look" was in full swing at that time and the excessive use of fabric and the full sk...
Versace 2005 Silk Snake Print Sheer Lace Medusa Embellished Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Versace 2005 Collection Silk Snake Print Dress Gown Italian size 44 - US 8 Sheer Lace Waist, Gold Tone Metal Medusa Decoration Fully Lined in Black Silk, Side Zip Closure Two Front S...
Vintage 1950's pink silk taupe lace night gown slip dress XS-S
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE The most beautiful vintage night gown from the 1950's - this could most definitely be worn today as an evening dress or even dressed down in the daytime.
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2004 Silk Evening Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
• Iconic Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall/Winter 2004 full length evening gown in deep black silk blend jersey • Ultra sculpting silhouette with elongated mermaid cut designed ...
2019 Runway Rami Kadi Haute Couture Red Silk and Crystal Bodice Dress
Located in London, GB
This spotlight-stealing couture gown was designed by Lebanese designer Rami Kadi for his Spring 2019 collection which was his first couture runway presentation in Paris and was Look ...
Dolce & Gabbana black silk mini dress with floral embroidery, fw 1997
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Dolce & Gabbana black silk mini dress ▪ Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Ivory floral embroidery with crystal and purple velvet flower adornments ▪ Built-in bra with adjustable shoulder straps ...
$298Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage Chiara Boni 1970s Black Dress Size 44 Italian Silk Blend
By Chiara Boni
Located in Capri, IT
1970s Chiara Boni black dress in italian size range 44 Composition: 1st textile 100% Polyester 2nd textile 80% Nylon 20% Elastane 3rd textile 63% Viscose 37% CUpro silk
John Galliano floral print bias-cut silk chiffon dress, fw 2004
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano floral printed bias-cut chiffon dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Trompe-l'œil print of a floral cross-stitch embroidery ▪ Cowl neck ▪ Asymmetric hemline ▪ Ruffled raw-cu...
Valentino Zandra Rhodes Rnwy Romantic Off-the-Shoulder Silk Dress Gown New!
By Dame Zandra Rhodes, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valentino Off-the-shoulder ruffled print silk-chiffon gown in salmon pink. An easy carefree style for the warmer months ahead. Features peasant style bodice with lace-up billowing ...
Versace 2000's Silk W/Sheer Panel Dress
By Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sleek Versace dress from the 2000s, cut in lustrous silk with sheer paneling that reveals just enough skin.
Original Paul-Louis Orrier Haute Couture Silk Dress 70s Ruffle Pleated
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in Berlin, BE
This is the most gorgeous dress! It is made of such a beautiful delicate silk fabric and lovely strong saturated colours, the shape is typical 1970s. The construction is so well don...
$1,199Sale Price|25% Off
Leonard Paris Silk Jersey Swirl Print Maxi Dress Vintage Documented, 1970s
By Leonard
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A scrumptious swirl print tops this Leonard Paris maxi dress that would be at home in a Seventies collector’s wardrobe—or the wardrobe of any woman who adores tapping into the decade...
Rare Vintage Versace Black Silk Macrame Long Dress Gown 42 - 6
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VINTAGE VERSACE GOWN. Early 2000-s The chic design, clean lines and seductive macrame top - ensure a stunning silhouette. Content: 100% silk IT Size 42 or US 6 Armpit to armpit: u...
Printed silk lamé chiffon bustier dress with pleats and beadwork OLEG CASSINI
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed silk lamé chiffon bustier dress with pleats and beadwork. Fabric composition: 80% silk, 20% metallic. Polyester lining. Boned . Padded bra. Zip and hook&eye closure on the m...
Christian Dior by John Galliano coral silk handkerchief hem dress, fw 2004
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Coral silk ▪ Built-in bustier ▪ Handkerchief hem ▪ Ruffled trim ▪ Fabric buttons at side seam ▪ FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6 ...
1960s Bob Bugnand Black Cotton Silk Metallic Cocktail Dress Size 6
By Bob Bugnand, Bob Bugnand for Sam Friedlander
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960s Bog Bugnand Black and Multi color (gold, orange, green , yellow and purple Metallic skirt) Sleeveless cocktail dress with black cotton scallop eyelet bodice with black beads. ...
Vintage Gucci By Tom Ford F/W 2004 Runway Silk Plissé Dress
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Vintage Gucci By Tom Ford F/W 2004 Runway Silk Plissé Dress. Feature a black silk body, deep V neckline with knife pleats. Long sleeves and fitted silhouette. Fastens with a conceale...
Vintage 1960's Yellow Silk Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress Mike Benet UK 8 US 4
By Mike Benet Formals
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly breathtaking 1960's lemon silk chiffon Mike Benet gown, embellished with trailing silver glass beads, in an undulating and abstract pattern, is the perfect statement piec...
2017 Siah Howard Couture Runway Pink Maxi Dress with Silk Column Skirt
Located in London, GB
Siah Howard is a haute couture fashion label established in London in 2017. An eveningwear and wedding dress specialist, Howard’s fantastical designs are elaborate, elevated and othe...
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.