Christian Lacroix S/S 2009 crinkle sheer silk black pink red one shoulder dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Christian Lacroix S/S 2009 one shoulder dress in black crinkle silk chiffon with gorgeous print of oversized florals in vibrant red, pink, orange, green and white....
Asceno Blue and White Silk Spot Dress
Located in London, GB
A great dress for Summer events . This silk dress by Asceno is in a pretty shade of blue with spot detail. It has a tie at the kneck detail, is a lovely shape and has a pocket on eit...
Amazing Vintage Holly's Harp 1970s Black + Blue Beaded Silk Jersey Flapper Dress
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 1970s HOLLY'S HARP black and royal blue silk jersey heavily beaded disco meets flapper dress! Features a double ply silk jersey that hugs the body in all the right places...
Thierry Mugler Silk Dress with Cut outs
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning brilliant yellow green silk bodycon dress from Thierry Mugler. It has short sleeves and is semi fitted through to the asymmetric hemline. The upper chest, upper back and ...
Vicky Tiel Couture Color Block Silk Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black and white silk dress from Vicky Tiel's Couture collection. It has a ruched sweetheart neckline, a scoop back, and puff short sleeves all in a black flocked flower ...
1990s Louis Feraud Cranberry Red Strapless Vintage 90s Silk + Wool Gown Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1990s LOUIS FERAUD cranberry red silk and wool strapless evening gown ! Features a warm cranberry color with a slightly iridescent woven checkered print.
Vintage Ungaro Parallele silk dress, 1980’s
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ungaro Parallele polka dot silk dress Period – 1980’s Decorated with drapes and ruffles Fastens with a zip on the side. Size – XS Length – 78 cm Pit to pit – 41 cm Waist ...
1990s Black & Silver Beaded lace silk lined Dress
Located in New York, NY
1990s Black & Silver Beaded lace silk lined Dress Bust: 30 in. Waist: 24 in. Hips: 35 in. Overall length: 70 in.
Ceil Chapman 1960s White + Silver Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Midi Dress Gown
By Ceil Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1960s CEIL CHAPMAN white and silver silk brocade midi dress! Features mock buttons up the front in the same fabric, itch functional buttons at each sleeve cuff.
Silk printed bustier cocktail dress Alexander MCQUEEN
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk printed bustier cocktail dress with inside bustier. Black inlay ribs on the middle back composition: 91% cotton, 6% polyamide, 3% elastane. Body lining composition: 81% nylon, 1...
Prada Iris Purple Silk Crepe de Chine Dress with Sequin Collar Size 40 NWT
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Prada Iris Purple Silk Crepe de Chine Dress with Sequin Collar Size 40 NWT Description: This Prada purple silk crepe de chine dress embodies elegance with a modern edge.
Silk cocktail dress with animal print THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk cocktail dress with animal print . Off-white silk lining. Snap closure on the middle front. Raglan sleeve. Half-belt on the front with buckle closure. Pocket on both side + 2 c...
Valentino F/W 2003 black sheer beaded plunging backless silk train dress gown
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Valentino Fall 2003 - Look 70 Black floor length dress in silk and tulle, embellished with black beads and sequins Sequin straps edged in beads that criss cross ov...
Silk purple draped cocktail dress Dolce & Gabbana
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk purple draped cocktail dress. Zip and hook& eye in the middle back. Silk lining. SIZE 40 (It) 36 (Fr) S
Valentino black silk dress F/W 2007
By Valentino
Located in Rubiera, RE
VALENTINO black silk satin dress Collection Fall/Winter 2007 Strapeless dress, stitching on the bustier band, flowing sheath line. Large deco-inspired metal and white crystal ornamen...
1950s Red Silk Off-The-Shoulder Dress
Located in London, GB
This colour-block red silk cocktail dress was manufactured in America in the mid-1950s. The off-the-shoulder tailoring adds a playfully sensuous detail, whilst the cap-sleeves, cinch...
Alexander McQueen Vintage Butterfly Silk Dress IT 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Krakow, PL
Alexander McQueen vintage silk dress featuring an iconic multicolour butterfly and moth print on an ivory background. Designed with a structured strapless bodice, delicate halterneck...
$920Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Black Silk Macrame Fringe Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
What a fun vintage Party cocktail dress! 1970s Black Silk dress with macrame silk fringe. Size 4 Bust: 36 inches Waist: 26 inches
Gucci by Tom Ford c2003 F/W low cut out silk dress
By Gucci
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Gucci by Tom Ford c2003 F/W low cut out silk dress Gucci by Tom Ford Cutout Plunged Neckline Black Dress is a stunning example of the renowned designer’s transformative vision for t...
DOLCE & GABBANA orange pink yellow silk 2021 FLORAL MIDI Dress 42 M
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana dress in yellow, orange, and pink Daisy-printed charmeuse silk (with 11% elastane) radiates vibrant femininity. Designed with a fitted midi-length...
MORPHEW ATELIER Black Silk Chantilly Lace Layered Tatter Dress with Antique Frin
Located in New York, NY
Overall length: 50 in. Bust : 33 In. Waist : 25 In. Hips : 35 In.
MISSONI Silk Rainbow Print Dress with Ruffle Trim Size 8 10
By Missoni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Missoni design is composed of a rainbow printed silk. Features a ruffled neck with a center front button and elastic waist detail. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cr...
Valentino Main Line Grey Silk Cocktail Dress
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Valentino ( main line). The dress is in a pretty shade of dove grey and 100 % silk. It is slightly off the shoulders with a modesty patch that could be remov...
Maggie Norris Couture vtg nude beaded floral crystal oriental asian silk dress
By Maggie Norris Couture
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE An exquisite and very rare vintage couture dress by Maggie Norris that would have been specially made to order. Oriental style, the dress is composed of a very pal...
Salvatore Ferragamo S/S 12 leopard silk halter backless mini campaign dress
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Also listed in an alternative colour Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2012 vintage dress, featuring in their 2012 campaign with Gisele Bundchen Halter neck style...
Versace Bodycon Orange Silk Dress SS 2004
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous orange fine stretch silk dress from Versace. It has a plunging front neckline attached to a fitted band around the midriff. The straight skirt portion is pieced together...
Leonard Paris Silk Floral Floral Print Open Square-Back Maxi Dress, 1970s
By Leonard, Leonard of Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
On the back, a deep square neckline perfectly balances the modest front of the dress. This dress offers a sense of vintage sophistication through its classic design and artistic prin...
Vintage Catherines Couture Leopard Print Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage frock by Catherine s Couture. The dress is in a leopard print silk with ruffles on the front and centre. It is fully lined with a zip opening and spaghetti straps that...
1960s Green Silk Watercolor Print Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s pure silk green and chartreuse yellow abstract watercolor floral ruched waist with bow detail, zips and buttons in back. Size 6 Measurements: Dress Length: 43" Bust:...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown Silk Plumetis Dress with Fringe, FW 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano, Fall-Winter 2000. Dark brown silk plumetis dress with an asymmetric V neckline, one broad ruffled strap and a fine opposing strap supporting an off-s...
Oscar de la Renta Red Silk Taffeta Dress with Rose Detail - 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Oscar de la Renta red silk taffeta dress is sleeveless with a drop waist and pleating at the beginning of the skirt. This dress also has a ruffle that leads into a rose along th...
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2007 Runway Embroidered Logo Silk Mini Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2007 Runway Embroidered Logo Silk Mini Dress IT 38
Atelier Versace Couture Chartreuse Silk and Black Lace Mini Dress, c. 2002
By Atelier Versace
Located in London, GB
Atelier Versace custom couture mini dress from the year 2002, constructed in chartreuse silk crepe with black lace inserts in sharply angular, flame-like motifs radiating from the n...
Adolfo 1970s Silk Dress with Back Swag
By Adolfo
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from Adolfo. It has a crew neckline with a wrap V back bodice, full shoulder long sleeves with snap cuffs, a textured horizontally ruched pencil skirt wit...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Print Dress with Integrated Skirt, FW 2002
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano, Fall-Winter 2002. Black silk-chiffon dress printed with playing cards and flowers, with a draped cowl neckline and asymmetric ruffles. A densely shir...
Gucci F/W 2005 Runway Plunging Neckline Cutout Back Silk Blue Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci F/W 2005 Runway Plunging Neckline Cutout Back Silk Blue Dress IT 42 Look 31 from the Fall 2005 Collection. Gucci cobalt blue silk high collar sleeveless midi dress with ruffle...
Christian Dior by Galliano Grand Sapphire Blue Silk Demi Couture Dress Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Christian Dior by John Galliano f/w 1999 sapphire blue eyelash silk bias cut gown. Designed with the utmost attention to couture detailing and sophisticated construction. Go...
Christian Dior Raf Simons FW2015 Asymmetrical Draped Silk and Wool Dress FR 38
By Raf Simons for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Designed during Raf Simons’ critically acclaimed tenure at Christian Dior, this Fall/Winter 2015 asymmetrical dress embodies the sculptural minimalism and modern couture sensibility ...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Blue Printed Silk Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL blue silk printed dress featuring a jacquard silk, an animal print, a separated tie bow or belt (could worn in hair too)., a wrap skirt, short sleeves, padded ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2006 John Galliano Vintage Runway red silk floral dress FR40 M
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2006 John Galliano Vintage Runway red silk black floral drape dress FR40 M Reference: TGAS/E00995 Brand: Dior Collection: AW2006 - Runway Material: Silk Color: Red, Bl...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Dégradé Dyed Silk Crêpon Slip Dress, FW 2004
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano, Fall-Winter 2004. Dégradé-dyed silk crêpon dress in shades of rose, coral and ochre, constructed from overlapping asymmetrical panels edged with narr...
2012 Saint Laurent Crystal Embellished White Silk Gown Dress 44 - 12 NWT
By Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy looked stunning in this column dress by Saint Laurent. Kylie Minogue wore the same gown to the BRIT Awards. Now it's your chance to own this delicate and incredib...
$1,947Sale Price|50% Off
Etro Fall 2009 Runway Size 46 / 8 Paisley Silk Chiffon Cleopatra Gown Dress
By Etro
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary Etro Fall 2009 runway silk chiffon Cleopatra inspired gown ! Features layers of luxurious silk chiffon. Attached neck piece is adorned with fringe and gold chains. Warm...
EMILIO PUCCI S/S 2008 Silk Jersey Kaleidoscope Print Tunic Kaftan Style Dress 42
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
It tapers into a sleek, thigh-skimming shift silhouette that balances the volume of the upper body. The dress is crafted from Pucci’s world-renowned Italian silk jersey, known for i...
LEE YOUNG HEE 'Clothes of Wind' Black hand-dyed silk organza hanbok dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb Lee Young Hee Hanbok Dress (Circa 1995) crafted from Charcoal Black hand dyed and finely textured silk organza layered over a woven jade and gold thread paisley pattern under-...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 2003–04 Black Silk Chiffon Ruffled Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Black Silk Chiffon Ruffled Evening Dress with Abstract Floral Print A rare prototype from John Galliano’s evocative “Hardcore Romance” collection for Christian Dior, Fall/Winter 200...
1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Silk Draped Open Back Black Dress Gown
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Silk Draped Open Back Black Dress Gown IT 40 Gucci silk sleeveless draped gown with scoop neck and gathers at back.
1970s Huey Waltzer for Mannequin Gold Metallic Knit + Silk Vintage Maxi Dress
By HUEY WALTZER
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 70s HUEY WALTZER for MANNEQUIN gold metallic knit and silk maxi dress / gown ! Features a soft gold metallic knit v-neck bodice that has some stretch. Intricately e...
Martine Sitbon Red Silk and Velvet Dress
By Martine Sitbon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Black velvet caps off this bright red silk dress from Martine Sitbon. The silk fabric is textured and falls below the knee. Side zip.
Martine Sitbon Red Silk and Velvet Dress
By Martine Sitbon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Black velvet caps off this bright red silk dress from Martine Sitbon. The silk fabric is textured and falls below the knee. Side zip.
John Galliano black silk chiffon flapper dress with rhinestone straps, fw 1998
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black silk chiffon flapped dress with rhinestone straps Fall-Winter 1998
Stella Mc Cartney Silk Tree Print Dress
By Stella McCartney
Located in London, GB
A chic shift dress by Stella Mc Cartney . In a silk mix the dress has an attractive tree print on the front , and a button opening at the back . It is unlined. Size 40 Measurements. ...
1970s Blue and White Painted Silk Chiffon Floral Layered Angel Sleeve Dress
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bright colors, and the floral print were staple design elements in poplar 1970s fashion popularized by the rise of countercultural movements notably the hippies. The use of light wei...
NWT Gucci S/S 2005 Plunging Halter Cutout Back Silk Black Dress
By Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
NWT Gucci S/S 2005 Plunging Halter Cutout Back Silk Black Dress IT 44 Gucci cutout midi dress featuring plunging neckline, cutout open back and concealed zip closure at side.
New Rare Gucci Runway Ad Silk Dress S/S 2013 Sz 38 $3499
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Spring/Summer 2013 New Without Tags Stunning Runway Silk Dress $3499 Italian Sz 38 Pink and White Mini dress with Abstract Print Throughout Zip Closure at Back Two Front Cover...
Bicolor mini bustier silk dress draped Ungaro
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Mini bustier dress draped in 2 pink silk.
New Vera Wang Lavender Label Silk and Knit Cocktail Dress Sz 2
By Vera Wang
Located in Conroe, TX
Vera Wang Lavender Label Brand New with Tags Shell 1 (Front) 60% Silk/40% Rayon Shell 2 (Back) 100% Wool Grey Wool Back Adjustable Belt Two Side Pockets V-Neck With Pointed Collar ...
Dries Van Noten Ikat Print Silk Dress
By Dries van Noten
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dries Van Noten Ikat print sleeveless Silk Dress in maroon, blue, white, and orange. Marked: 42 . Bust: 42” / Hip: 42”
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2004 Black Gold Embroidery Fishtail Silk Slip Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Elegant black evening gown with intricate gold-tone beaded embroidery along the neckline, straps, and hem. Features a deep V-neckline, sleek fitted silhouette, and softly flounced lo...
$1,532Sale Price|20% Off
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage red silk Dress
Located in Carnate, IT
Yves Saint Laurent dress in intense red silk satin, French size 36, balloon sleeves with embroidered. the only flaw is a small button on the back which is broken, measurements: shoul...
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.
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