Leonard Paris Silk Floral Floral Print Open Square-Back Maxi Dress, 1970s
By Leonard, Leonard of Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
artwork can be displayed and worn. This early 1970s dress is done in their signature silk jersey. It
Leonard Paris Silk Floral Floral Print Open Square-Back Maxi Dress, 1970s
By Leonard, Leonard of Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
artwork can be displayed and worn. This early 1970s dress is done in their signature silk jersey. It
$636Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small-Large (Free)
1970s Mr. Blackwell Vintage Sheer Silk Chiffon Print Dress with Detachable Cape
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 1970s Mr. Blackwell sheer silk chiffon dress in what appears to be hand painted
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
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
S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Peachy Nude Silk Slip Dress 40
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Austin, TX
S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Peachy Nude Silk Slip Dress 40 Condition: very good 100% silk
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
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
John Galliano S/S 2007 silk cocktail dress
By John Galliano
Located in PARIS, FR
John Galliano Spring/Summer 2007 silk cocktail dress size 38 FR, iconic style John Galliano
VERSACE Size 2 Brown Silk Wool Strappy Dress
By Versace
Located in San Francisco, CA
VERSACE dress from the 2008 collection is expertly crafted in Italy. Featuring a sophisticated silk
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
Size: XS
1970s Arnold Scaasi Vintage Metallic Gold Lamé Silk Dress/ Gown (Skirt + Top)
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 1970s 2-piece evening dress ensemble by Arnold Scaasi in metallic gold printed
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
Isabel Marant Sequin One-Shoulder Silk Mini Dress
By Isabel Marant
Located in London, GB
Isabel Marant Sequin One-Shoulder Silk Mini Dress Black 'Becky' dress fully embellished with
1990s Versace Versus Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sexy 1990s Versus Versace black silk sheer dress with eyelash fringe sheath dress. Bust: 32" / hip
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
Balmain Couture Dress in Silk Crepe and Transparent Black Lace, circa 1990s
By Balmain
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Balmain - Haute Couture dress in silk crepe and transparent black lace. No size indicated, it fits
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Cold Shoulder Silk Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Cold Shoulder Silk Black Dress IT 40 Gucci silk dress featuring scoop
1920's Black Silk Beaded Fringe Flapper Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
crepe silk, the sleeveless dress features classic scoop neckline and sexy V-back. The dress is fully
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 44
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
1950s Hot Pink Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1950s Hot pink silk strapless cocktail dress with beaded bust and peplum hem. Bust: 34
Valentino Red strapless bustier bow back silk long dress gown XS-S
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Italy - All pictures are the property of Love Lali Vintage Composition: 100% Silk Size: Marked a size
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
EMILIO PUCCI S/S 2008 Silk Jersey Kaleidoscope Print Tunic Kaftan Style Dress 42
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
show. The silk has "Emilio" discreetly written all over. The "Butterfly" Silhouette: The dress
1970s Blue and White Painted Silk Chiffon Floral Layered Angel Sleeve Dress
Located in Boca Raton, FL
derivative. This maxi length dress is made of a painted striped silk chiffon that produces a blue-to-white
$17,804
Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6
Atelier Versace Couture Pink Pleated Silk and Lace Mini Dress, ss 2004
By Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Versace Evening Mini Dress ▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace ▪ Spring-Summer 2004
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
Roberto Cavalli Astrological Print Silk Halter Dress with Chain Straps, FW 2003
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
This Roberto Cavalli silk dress features a halter neckline with gold chain straps. The fabric
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
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
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
$1,592Sale 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
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
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2007 Vintage Silk Bubble Hem Gown w. Pockets Maxi Dress Rare
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
% silk Invisible side zip Pockets Size IT40 Excellent Condition, no flaws on the outside at all, one hint
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
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
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Teal Blue Silk Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic Geoffrey Beene Blue teal silk dress with front zipper. Size: small - 2/4 Bust: 34”/ Waist
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
1920s Cream Silk Apron Embroidered Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
This enchanting antique wedding dress is in wonderful condition for a piece of its age and delicacy
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.
$10,682
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana silk chiffon Virgin Mary print diamanté shift dress, ss 1998
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana silk chiffon shift dress with Virgin Mary print decorated with diamanté, chiffon
Dolce & Gabbana black and cream silk floral shirt dress, S/S 1997
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana black and cream silk floral shirt dress Spring-Summer 1997
Jean Paul Gaultier Multicoloured Striped Knitted Dress with Floral Silk, SS 2005
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
2005 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Rayon, Polyamide ▪ Details: This stretch knitted dress features multicolored
Asymmetrical burgundy silk dress with rhinestone ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical burgundy silk dress with rhinestone. Invisible zip closure and hook&eye on the left
Vintage Bright Pink Raw Silk Cocktail Dress
By Harrods
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress in a wonderful pink raw silk. This dress was made for Harrods. It has a deep
1960s Hunter Forest Green Silk Velvet Rhinestone Vintage 60s Gown Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Demi Couture hunter / forest green silk velvet sleeveless evening gown! Tailored bodice with
Rare Chanel Haute Couture F/W 1995 Green Bianchini Silk Lesage Beaded Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Bianchini silk chiffon dress is entirely hand-embroidered by Maison Lesage in vertical cascades of silver
1920S Gold Lamé Silk Jacquard Cocktail Dress With Large Orange & Blue Flowers
Located in New York, NY
1920S Gold Lamé Silk Jacquard Cocktail Dress With Large Orange & Blue Flowers
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Corset Lace Up Chinoiserie Print Silk Asymmetric Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Corset Lace Up Chinoiserie Print Plunging Neckline Silk Asymmetric Dress
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Lilac Silk Chiffon & Crystal Metal Mesh Cocktail Dress Wit
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Lilac Silk Chiffon & Crystal Metal Mesh Cocktail Dress With Full Side Slits
Miu Miu F/W 1997 Silk Slip Dress
By Miu Miu
Located in Paris, FR
Silk slip dress Miu Miu crafted from fluid silk in vibrant red. Features thin adjustable shoulder
$1,391Sale Price|65% Off
Size: IT 38
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Video Silk Dress F/W 2011 Sz 38
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Stunning Runway Silk Dress Italian Sz 38 Black and White Silk Dress Button & Zip Closure at Back GG
$1,338Sale Price|55% Off
Size: Italian Sz 36
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Video Silk Dress F/W 2011 Sz 36
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Silk Dress Italian Sz 36 Black and White Silk Dress Button & Zip Closure at Back GG Logo Throughout
Black Devoré Silk Side Slit Flapper Dress with Flower Print and Fringe Hem
Located in London, GB
Beautiful black devoré silk dress featuring two side slits, flower print and fringe hem. The sides
$8,011
Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Dolce & Gabbana Black Corset Silk Dress Coat with Blush Mink Collar, SS 1998
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
-Summer 1998 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Lycra, Mink ▪ Size: approx. IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4 ▪ Made in: Italy ▪
Vintage Bernard Perris Size 12 Black and White Striped 1990s Silk Dress
By Bernard Perris
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage early 90s BERNARD PERRIS black and white striped double breasted silk dress! Buttons
$22,597
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Gold & Olive Metallic Silk Dress & Fur, FW 2004
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
: Silk, Fox ▪ Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ Mannequin: 183 cm / 6ft
$3,834
Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6
Prada by Miuccia Prada Red Brushed Alpaca Silk Cocktail Dress, fw 2017
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
▪ Runway Prada Red Cocktail Dress ▪ Creative Director: Miuccia Prada ▪ Fall-Winter 2017 ▪ Crafted
John Galliano S/S 2005 Cherry Print Tie Up Silk Slip Mini Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Englishtown, NJ
John Galliano S/S 2005 Cherry Print Tie Up Silk Slip Mini Dress FR 40 Excellent Condition, main
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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