A French Evening Dress in Artificial silk fibrane - Early 1940s
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940. France Evening dress in pink purple and yellow gold artificial silk fibrane from the 1940s.
A French Evening Dress in Artificial silk fibrane - Early 1940s
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940. France Evening dress in pink purple and yellow gold artificial silk fibrane from the 1940s.
Black silk chiffon slip evening dress with drag LOLITA LEMPICKA
By Lolita Lempicka
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk chiffon slip evening dress with drag and lace edge.
Christopher Kane Lame Silk Concertina-Pleated Evening Dress New!
By Christopher Kane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christopher Kane raspberry pink silk lame gown. Features dropped arm holes, slight racer back, concertina-pleated skirt, dipped hem. Partially lined. Concealed back zipper. Impressiv...
Green and off-white silk asymmetrical evening dress Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Green and off-white silk asymmetrical evening dress. Raw silk on the bust , chiffon and crêpe silk in the bottom part.
Long draped evening bustier dress in blue silk chiffon Estévez
By Estevez
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long draped evening bustier dress in blue silk chiffon. Boned bustier.
Nina Ricci Evening Dress Haute Couture with Black Gauffering Silk
By Nina Ricci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Nina Ricci - (Made in France) Haute Couture evening dress made of black gauffering silk embroidered with feathers.
$695Sale Price|36% Off
New Badgley Mischka Silk Beaded Evening Cocktail Dress Size 6
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Conroe, TX
Badgley Mischka Cocktail Dress Brand New with Tags Size: 6 * 100% Silk • Black silk dress with bead and ruching detail • Approximately 40in from shoulder to hem • One-shoulder with s...
Silk chiffon evening dress with beadwork and rhinestone André Laug
By André Laug
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long silk chiffon evening dress with beads and rhinestone collar.
Purple plum silk chiffon evening dress with rhinestone neckline CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple plum silk chiffon evening dress with rhinestone neckline.
Couture Silk Lace & Tulle Transparent Red & Black Evening Dress 1990s
Located in Chicago, IL
This couture silk Chantilly lace transparent colorblocked red-and-black sleeveless evening midi dress, with an eyelash-edged scalloped boatneck and hem, is constructed with torso tuc...
Erdem Black Silk and Floral Pattern Evening Dress Size 8
By Erdem
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Edem Black Silk and Floral Pattern Evening Dress Size 8 Product details: Size US8, UK12 Strapless neck line cut Midi length Pink and green flowers embroidery detail Size zipper and...
$700Sale Price|20% Off
Escada Black Silk Heavily Silver Beaded Sleeveless Evening Dress - 36
By Escada
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Escada Black Silk Heavily Beaded Sleeveless Evening Dress - 36 This dress looks more like a Naeem Khan than an Escada.
Yves Saint Laurent Ruched Evening Silk Dress -'00s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Ruched Evening Silk Dress by Yves Saint Laurent is an iconic evening piece that embodies refinement, elegance, and couture luxury.
VALENTINO Vintage Silk Crystal Embellished Pewter Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Vintage Pewter silver color 100% silk Strap can be worn off the shoulder, too Clear crystal accents (one strap can be re-glued/taped/etc) Invisible side zip Size USA 8 fits...
Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1993 Silk Siren Dress Evening Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
From the moment it glided down the runway, this look distilled the sensual precision that defines Thierry Mugler’s early-’90s mastery: a vision of sculpted femininity rendered in liq...
Prada 1997 Cheongsam Silk Brocade Evening Dress Miuccia Prada Floral Print
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada Spring Summer 1997 by Miuccia Prada. Cheongsam-style evening dress in champagne silk brocade with all over floral spray print.
1970s Vintage Metallic Paper Thin Indian Print Silk Dress with Batwing Sleeves
By The Silk Farm, Icinoo
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous paper thin metallic printed silk dress with batwing sleeves by The Silk Farm. Unlined with rear button closure. 100% silk. The marked size is 6 and the dress fits like a siz...
Pierre Cardin "Car Wash" Evening Dress in Orange Silk Crepe
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New Hope, PA
This is a fabulous 1960's dress designed by Pierre Cardin in bright orange silk crepe. The dress has a round neckline, long sleeves with an open seam at the wrist, a dropped waistli...
$1,116Sale Price|20% Off
New Badgley Mischka Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 2
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Conroe, TX
Badgley Mischka Jumpsuit Stunning! Size: 2 * 100% Silk * Rhinestone jewel details on shoulders * Banded waist with horizontal pleats * Center back zipper closure * Flowy loose fit t...
Deep blue silk velvet evening dress with bow Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Deep blue silk velvet evening dress with bow . Velvet button and buttonhole closure on the middle back.
Loris Azzaro Vintage Purple + Green Silk Taffeta Evening Gown or Dress
By Loris Azzaro, Giorgio Beverly Hills
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful vintage evening gown by Loris Azzaro in a deep purple silk taffeta fabric with a green silk taffeta empire waist detail. Partially lined with rear zip and hook closure. Bui...
Purple draped evening dress in silk tulle with drag CATHERINE DEANE
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple draped evening dress in silk tulle with drag. Silk lining.
Draped silk purple evening dress with ruffles and bow ISABELLE ALLARD
By Isabelle Allard
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Draped silk purple evening dress with ruffles and bow. Boned .
Silk draped jersey evening dress with sheer tulle sleeve TOM FORD
By Tom Ford
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk draped jersey evening dress with sheer tulle sleeve.
Ralph & Russo Silk Chiffon Off-The-Shoulder Cape Evening Dress/Gown
Located in London, GB
Ralph & Russo Silk Chiffon Off-The-Shoulder Cape Evening Dress/Gown Vibrant red evening dress fully crafted from soft silk chiffon with sweetheart off-the-shoulder neckline and cape...
Slip evening dress in printed silk and transparent sequin TSUMORI CHISATO
By Tsumori Chisato
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Slip evening dress in printed silk and transparent sequin.
Silk chiffon evening dress with flower print and scarf DANIEL ROLAND
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk chiffon evening dress with flower print and scarf.
Grey silk velvet and coated velvet asymmetrical Evening dress Emmanuelle Khanh
By Emmanuelle Khanh
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey silk velvet and coated velvet asymmetrical evening dress.
Champagne silk satin beaded asymmetrical evening dress GABY COUTURE 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Champagne silk satin beaded ( sequins, beads and pearls ) asymmetrical evening dress .
Isabell Gerhart Black Silk Chrystal Rhinestone Gold Beaded Evening Dress 1970s
By Isabell Gerhart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Isabell Gerhart of Houston, Texas, black silk chiffon crepe evening dress set with prong set crystal rhinestones, gold beads and silver glitter.
Asymmetrical silk red evening dress with ribbons appliqué Gia Mattiolo Couture
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical silk red evening dress with ribbons appliqué. Invisible zip on the left side.
Black evening dress in silk velvet, lace and satin Fontana Couture
By Fontana
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black evening dress in silk velvet, lace and satin. Draped on the bust with black silk satin fabric and attached behind the neck.
Corail silk chiffon evening dress with cape and beadwork Givenchy Reproduction
By Givenchy
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Corail silk chiffon evening dress with cape and beadwork .
Blue silk pleated evening dress with crinkle effect & beadwork Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue silk pleated evening dress with crinkle effect and beadwork.
Versace White Silk Satin & Chiffon Evening Dress with Crystals, FW 2004
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Versace ▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Fabric: Silk Satin, Silk Chiffon ▪ Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6 ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Conditio...
Black silk and sequin evening dress with sequin cape Louis Féraud
By Louis Feraud
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk and sequin ( composition : acétate) evening dress with sequin cape.
Red silk chiffon evening dress with shoulder straps rhinestone Roberto Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red silk chiffon evening dress with shoulder straps rhinestone.
Gianni Versace 1995 Silk Women's Evening Dress Look 54 Antique Vintage
By Atelier Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Versace by Gianni Versace Spring/Summer 1995 (Look 54) Dress material is in great condition with no wear and tear however the hardware shows obvious signs of age and missing logo em...
John Anthony Couture Level Green Lace and Silk Chiffon Evening Dress
By John Anthony
Located in New Hope, PA
John Anthony has designed an elegant and feminine evening dress combining a hip length pale green lace bodice with a matching green skirt made from four layers of silk chiffon.
Asymmetrical evening dress in printed silk Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical evening dress in python printed silk. Boned bustier inside the bust.
Long anthracite silk chiffon evening dress wrapped and pleated Chanel Boutique
By Chanel Boutique
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long silk chiffon evening dress wrapped and pleated. Shoulder pad.
Black drape evening dress in silk chiffon with bow Christian Lacroix
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black drape evening dress in silk chiffon with bow in the middle front.Black satin ribbon under the bust.
Gianni Versace red silk jersey pleated full length evening dress, 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace red silk jersey pleated full length evening dress with internal bodysuit and pleated bodice at the back circa 1990s
Alexander McQueen Autumn-Winter 2001 black silk and lace evening dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen Autumn-Winter 2001 black silk and lace evening dress - drop waist - low back - black lace skirt, yoke and collar
John Galliano Black Deconstructed Silk and Lace Evening Dress, ss 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Runway John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2002 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Crafted from an array of fabrics including lace, silk, crepe, ...
Madame Grès Haute Couture Black Silk Faille Evening Dress, c. 1965
By Madame Gres
Located in London, GB
Haute Couture black silk faille evening dress by Madame Grès, circa 1965.
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined.
Silk Vintage Evening Dress / Gown with Rhinestone and Beaded Sleeves, 1960s
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning vintage 1960s citrus yellow silk chiffon evening dress with rhinestone embellished and beaded sleeves.
Andre Laug Numbered Couture Vintage Ombre Silk Polka Dots Evening Gown/ Dress
By André Laug
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage couture maxi dress by Andre Laug with handwritten details on the inside of the dress. This piece is numbered and was likely a custom couture piece for a client. Hand...
$925Sale Price|33% Off
New Badgley Mischka New Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 4
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Conroe, TX
Badgley Mischka Jumpsuit Stunning! Size: 4 * 100% Silk * Rhinestone jewel details on shoulders * Banded waist with horizontal pleats * Center back zipper closure * Flowy loose fit t...
$1,116Sale Price|20% Off
New Badgley Mischka New Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 6
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Conroe, TX
Badgley Mischka Jumpsuit Stunning! Size: 6 * 100% Silk * Rhinestone jewel details on shoulders * Banded waist with horizontal pleats * Center back zipper closure * Flowy loose fit t...
NWT's ARMANI COLLEZIONI 2011 Vintage Silk Embellished Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Armani Collezioni
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Armani Collezioni Vintage 2011 100% silk Jet black, I changed the contrast to better see details Black onyx crystals Invisible zip at back Knot front cut-out Size IT44 Pristine with ...
EMILIO PUCCI S/S 2008 Embroidered Silk Sequin Evening Kimono Dress 42
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Matthew Williamson has infused the house of Pucci with his vivacious approach to fashion. Leaving behind the brand's more traditional prints he has adopted the use of sequins, color ...
Black velvet and purple silk taffetas evening dress SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet and purple silk taffetas evening dress with taffetas belt. Acetate lining.
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Arnold Scaasi Vintage Colorful Metallic Lamé Silk Evening Gown Dress, 1980s
By Scaasi Boutique, Arnold Scaasi
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage metallic lame dress by Arnold Scaasi with a high low hemline and open back with chain detail. Petal shaped flap sleeves and tropical-inspired floral printed colorf...
Grey raw silk bustier evening dress with zip embellishment and fabric collar
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey raw silk bustier evening dress with zip embellishment and fabric collar.
See-through black silk chiffon evening dress with beaded work Alberta Ferretti
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
See-through Black silk chiffon evening dress with beaded work. Invisible zip closure on the left side.
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.