$10,262
Size: Approx. Small / Medium
John Galliano floral print silk chiffon drop-waist floor-length dress, fw 2008
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano silk chiffon dress ▪ A sample made for Vogue ▪ Ivory and pink floral print with mauve base ▪ Cowl neckline ▪ Rolled shoulder straps ▪ Drop waist ▪ Multiple fabric ...
Gianni Versace S/S 1994 Runway Couture Vintage Crinkle Silk Lace Black Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace S/S 1994 Runway Couture Vintage Crinkle Silk Lace Black Dress IT 42
Vintage 2004 Christian Dior by Galliano Silk Bias-Cut Gown dress, with stole
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
The vintage John Galliano creation for Christian Dior showcases his signature flair for dramatic elegance, crafted in 2004. This black silk gown is adorned with intricate metallic fl...
New Oscar De La Renta Silk Taffeta Embellished Pink Dress Gown US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar De La Renta Silk Taffeta Embellished Pink Ball Dress Gown USA size - 6 Pink Silk Taffeta, Embellished with Crystals, Beads and Sequins, Embroidered with Pink and Metallic S...
New Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2004 Sheer Embellished Crystal Belt Lace Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Englishtown, NJ
New Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2004 Sheer Embellished Crystal Belt Lace Silk Dress IT 42 Dolce & Gabbana sheer dress featuring plunging neckline, crystal belt at waist and lace trim throug...
Geoffrey Beene Silk Cashmere Jersey and Lame Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Geoffrey Beene Jersey and Lame Dress from the 1980's. Super soft deep forest green silk and cashmere jersey with gold accents. Fitted bodice with antique gold lame knot butto...
DOLCE & GABBANA red & white silk ROSE FLORAL HALF SLEEVE SHEATH Dress 42 M
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana rose print sheath dress in multi-color silk (92%) and elastane (8%) with a round neck. Closes on the back with a concealed zipper. Lined in silk (97%) ...
Ceil Chapman Off Shoulder Silk Velvet Vintage Gown Black Dress Circa 1950s SM
By Ceil Chapman
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Simply gorgeous 1950's Ceil Chapman black velvet off-the-shoulder gown! Ceil Chapman was one of Marilyn Monroe's favorite designers (last image depicts Marilyn dressed in an off-shou...
Vintage 1940's Pink Cocktail Dress Rhinestone Silk Dress UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
A beauty in blush. This original 1940's pink silk dress, embellished with scattered claw set silver rhinestones, is the perfect piece to add to your vintage collection. The V shap...
NWT Naeem Khan Silk Tulle Pink Coral Embroidered Dress Gown US size 12
By Naeem Khan
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Naeem Khan Silk Embroidered Dress Gown USA size - 12 Gown finished with pink-coral silk embroidery over the nude tulle. Fully double lined, back zip closure. Fabric have some st...
2009 Vintage Versace crystal embellished blue silk dress gown Italian 42 - 6 NWT
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Versace's gown is crafted from chiffon silk and finished with embroidery, chains, crystals and sexy thigh high slit. Circa 2009 Fully lined. Content: 95% silk, 5% nylon. Lining: 1...
$1,250
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Coral Pink Silk Chiffon Halter Sheer Caplet Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s coral pink halter maxi dress / gown with attached sheer caplet! Features a halter neck with two spaghetti straps in the back to offer additional support. Self tied sa...
1960s Sarmi Black Silk Chiffon Dress W/ Ostrich Feather Trim Overlay Skirt & Bow
By Sarmi, Ferdinando Sarmi
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Sarmi Mod Black Silk Chiffon Dress with Ostrich Feather Trim Overlay Skirt & Bow: Extravagant black and white ostrich trim embellishes this Mod delight. Skirt overlay is finish...
Tom Ford for Gucci 2003 Collection Silk Green Bondage Cut-Out Dress Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Green Bondage Long Dress Gown 2003 Collection, Limited Edition. Designer size - 42 (run smaller) 85% Silk, 10% Spandex, 5% Leather. Cut-out and ruched design,...
1970S Chocolate Brown Silk & Lurex Fil Coupé Helen Couture Dress With Chiffon J
Located in New York, NY
1970S Chocolate Brown Silk & Lurex Fil Coupé Helen Couture Dress With Chiffon Jersey Balloon Sleeves
Chanel S/S 2008 CC Logo Monogram Print Cutout Mesh Ruffled Silk Mini Dress
By Chanel
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Chanel S/S 2008 CC Logo Monogram Print Cutout Mesh Ruffled Silk Mini Dress Size: FR 36 Chanel black and white mini dress featuring interlocking iconic CC logo print throughout, ruf...
2000S Dilek Hanif White Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
2000S Dilek Hanif White Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress
1970s Bill Blass Coral Silk Twill Evening Gown with Sculptural Twist Drape
By Bill Blass
Located in Kingston, NY
A rare and exceptionally elegant late-1970s Bill Blass evening gown, crafted in luminous coral silk twill that captures light with the soft sheen of poured satin. This is Blass at hi...
Oscar de la Renta black silk textured strapless tie corset bustier midi dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage Vintage Oscar de la Renta from 2008 Extremely elegant beautiful black strapless bustier dress with a rolled pleated bust and self tie closure at centre front Drape...
Versace S/S 2013 Look # 42 Embellished Gold Silk Gown Dress 40 - 4
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Fall/Winter 2013 Look # 42 The sensational color, chic design with high slit, artfully embellished body with studded leather belts - ensure a stunning silhouette. Content: 10...
NWT Valentino Garavani S/S 2020 Runway White Silk Embellished Dress Gown It 38
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Valentino Garavani White Silk Embellished Dress Gown S/S 2020 Runway Collection Italian size - 38 This elegant full-length design features a softly structured silhouette with a h...
$11,630
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Chiffon and Lurex Mini Dress, ss 2003
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Runway Mini Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2003 ▪ Crafted from black silk chiffon and metallic silver lurex ▪ Enhanced with wide c...
$3,116Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 46 / US 8
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...
1998 S/S Thierry Mugler Silk Single Shoulder Cocktail Dress w/Zebra Print
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Studio City, CA
1998 Spring/Summer Thierry Mugler silk twill asymmetrical cocktail dress with iconic Mugler zebra print. This dress has one long sleeve with architectural shoulder and soft draping o...
$14,367
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Christian Dior by John Galliano pearl beaded brown silk cocktail dress, ss 2008
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior cocktail dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2008 ▪ Constructed from brown silk jacquard ▪ Beaded and fringed with faux pearls ▪ Draped bodice and sk...
Claude Montana Silk Dress with Cut out Back
By Claude Montana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful yellow silk dress from Claude Montana. It has a square neckline, princess seaming for a great fit and an A line skirt. The back shoulder straps meet a band mid level with...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Red / Green Stripe Silk Chiffon Dress, 1991
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Yves Saint Laurent understood fashion for the everyday woman, and he also was a master of couture who reinvented the look and feel of the traditional couture image. YSL’s 1991 Spring...
Kamal Haut Couture Multi colour Silk Party Dress
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage frock by Kamal Haute Couture in Munich , Germany. Made of multicolour silk in fold detail. The dress has boning at the front and a side zip opening. Shoulder straps ca...
$7,251
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Cameo Print Silk Jersey Halter Dress, ss 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Constructed from bias-cut silk jersey ▪ Features an allover cameo print in shades of khaki,...
Silk printed sleeveless dress D&G Dolce Gabbana
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk printed sleeveless dress with zip closure on the middle back with gros-grain inside ( along the zip) Main fabric composition: 93% silk, 7% elastane. Lining: 92% polyester, 8% e...
John Galliano Archival 2008 black silk chiffon cocktail dress
By John Galliano
Located in PARIS, FR
John Galliano Archival 2008 collection black silk chiffon dress. Vampire sleeve shape. Amazing design by Galliano.
NWT $6950 Roberto Cavalli Tiger Silk Beaded Embellished Kimono Dress Gown It. 38
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Roberto Cavalli Silk Embellished Kimono Dress. Italian size 38. Tiger pattern dazzling black dress with golden and metallic handcrafted beads. Classy and chic, this Kimono style d...
Alberta Ferretti Champagne Gold Fringe Silk Dress, SS 2009
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Marlborough, GB
Alberta Ferretti champagne gold fringe silk dress, Spring Summer 2009 Appeared on the runway Beautiful fluid silk satin with pleated skirt embellished with fringe tassels at both bac...
Oscar de la Renta PF 2008 Runway Champagne Silk Fully Embellished Dress US 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta Fully Embellished Tulle Dress Gown PF 2008 Runway Collection US size - 10 ( please check our measurements ) Silk dress in champagne color fully embellished with so...
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
1970s Teal Traina Neon Green Silk Chiffon Vintage Maxi Dress and Shirt Jacket
By Teal Traina
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing rare 70s TEAL TRAINA neon green silk chiffon spaghetti strap maxi dress and matching shirt jacket ! Tailored stitched bodice with a full skirt. Vibrant colors of neon green, ...
Pink silk cocktail dress with animal print ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink silk cocktail dress with animal print. Invisible zip on the middle back. Elastic band on the sleeve bottom edge. SAMPLE size 36 (Fr) S
2011 Vintage Giorgio Armani woven silk strapless navy blue dress gown 42 - 6
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Montgomery, TX
2011 Vintage runway Giorgio Armani woven silk strapless navy blue gown IT size 42 - US 6 Measurements approximately: Bust 34", waist 30", hips 36", length 51" (from the bust) Fully ...
$5,429
Size: FR40 - IT44 - UK12 - US8
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2003 Black Bondage Lace Silk Mini Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
John Galliano’s Christian Dior Spring Summer 2003 Collection Size FR40 - US8 - UK12 / Medium-Large Excellent condition. Silk blend
Vintage Yellow and Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Train
Located in London, GB
A charming vintage cocktail dress with cape/train. The dress is in a yellow silk, with attractive black print. It has a v neckline and back zip opening and is fully lined. The back...
ALICE + OLIVIA Size XS Pink Viscose Silk Sleeveless Dress
By Alice + Olivia
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALICE + OLIVIA dress in a pink viscose and silk material featuring Balloon Hem. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: XS Measurements: Bust: 36 inches Waist: 40 inches Hi...
Diane Von Furstenberg Tie-Up Halter Neck Silk Dress
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in London, GB
Diane Von Furstenberg Tie-Up Halter Neck Silk Dress Navy dress fully crafted from luxurious silk and adorned with a halter neck with a self-tie bow. Rrp Approx. £600 Size – ...
Paule Ka Powder-pink Silk Dress Winter, 2017
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paule Ka - Powder-pink silk dress with golden lurex threads. Missing size and composition labels, it fits a 36FR/38FR. 2017 Fall-Winter Collection. Additional information: Condition...
$1,239
Size: French 42
Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" F/W 1975 Runway Silk Majorelle Blue Long Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" Fall Winter 1975 Long dress in a stunning Majorelle cobalt blue, crafted from a luxurious viscose & silk blend jersey. Key features include a fla...
MAGGY REEVES Black Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress with Floral & Lace Accent Size 2
By MAGGY REEVES
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Maggy Reeves cocktail dress is composed of a black silk chiffon. Features a center front floral applique and lace trim. There is a side zipper closure. In excellent vintage cond...
Vintage NWT Valentino FW Runway 2006 Sheer Side Silk Embellished Dress Gown US 6
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Vintage Valentino Sheer Side Silk Embellished Dress Gown US size - 6 F/W Runway 2006 This is a stunning Valentino and it is almost shocking when you realize how deep that side pa...
Stephen Yearick Nude Heavily Hand Beaded Silk Chiffon Drape Back Evening Gown 6
By Stephen Yearick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stephen Yearick, nude silk chiffon heavily hand beaded, draped back evening gown.
$5,199
Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10
Jean Paul Gaultier Black Stretch Mesh Mini Dress with Silk Underlay, SS 2001
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Creative Director: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Fabric: Black Silk Chiffon, Synthetic Stretch Mesh ▪ Details: Halter-neck, silk...
1970s Bellville Sassoon White Silk Sequin Embroidered Dress
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in London, GB
High-end British fashion house Bellville Sassoon was founded in 1953 by Belinda Bellville. Designer David Sassoon joined the company in 1958 and in 1970 the company was renamed Bellv...
Nina Ricci Bead, Sequin & Lace Hand-Embellished Silk Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in London, GB
Nina Ricci Bead, Sequin & Lace Hand-Embellished Silk Dress Black dress fully crafted from silk and adorned with an intricate bead and sequin detailing with a delicate...
NWT Versace $12575 Silk Blue Fully Embellished Corset Dress Gown It. 44 US 10
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Versace Silk Blue Fully Embellished Dress Gown Italian size 44 - US 10 ( please check measurements ) Blue Silk Gown Embellished with Clear Beads and Two Tone Sequins, Back High S...
Vintage black satin silk lace plunging backless night gown slip maxi dress M
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage A beautiful satin vintage slip style maxi dress in black Lace inserts and trim Adjustable straps Cut out back with ties Composition: No composition label - estima...
Backless animal print silk cocktail dress Ermanno Scervino
By Ermanno Scervino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless animal print silk cocktail dress. Insert composition: 93% silk, 7% lycra. Invisible zip in the middle back. Elastic band behind the neck. SIZE M
Original 1920s Magasin Du Nord Floral Silk Chiffon Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1920s ethereal dress would be perfect for a bride looking for something a little different for their special day or a true lover of clothing from this period. The dress was reta...
Fortuny Manner Pleated Cream Silk Wedding or Tea Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
Edwardian Tea or Wedding Dress of long pleated cream silk in the manner of Fortuny. With attached silk belt. Lace collar and cuffs with faux pearls. It has been the traditional under...
Scaasi Boutique Silk Ruffle Off Shoulder Dress 1980s
By Arnold Scassi, Scaasi Boutique
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk ruffle dress by Arnold Scassi. It is made of black dot flocked silk tulle In ruffled layers around the shoulders and 3 tiered layers creating the skirt. There...
Lanvin Strapless Printed Silk Dress with Jewel Detail- '00s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The strapless printed silk dress by Lanvin is an iconic piece from Alber Elbaz’s first Spring 2003 collection. Crafted from lightweight silk with a delicate printed pattern, the dres...
Silk cocktail dress with pearls print Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk cocktail dress with pearls print and drape on the bust. Fabric composition: 94% silk, 6% elastane.Invisible Zip in the middle back + hook&eye. Branded fabric. Silk lining only i...
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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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.