2010 Vintage Stella McCartney Black Silk Crystal Embellished Dress 42 NWT
By Stella McCartney
Located in Montgomery, TX
Stella McCartney Vintage Silk & Crystal Dress, 2010 An exceptionally rare archival piece from Stella McCartney’s 2010 collection, this dress is crafted in 100% pure silk and finish...
$880Sale Price|20% Off
1980's Zandra Rhodes Pink Silk Chiffon Dress with Pearls
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning 1980's Zandra Rhodes light pink and cream hand painted silk chiffon dress. Sheer fabric on the decolletage with short sleeves. Pearl detailing along the neckline, sleeves an...
Vintage Hanae Mori Polka Dot / Pin Dot Silk Wrap Dress
By Hanae Mori
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Hanae Mori dress!!! 100% lined silk. Inside hook-and-eye closures. Great for the office, or a cocktail party! Fully lined. In great condition. Approximately Size Med...
Lanvin Alber Elbaz Collection Blanche Ivory Silk Ribbon Bridal Dress circa 2012
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingston, NY
A deadstock ivory silk dress from Lanvin’s Collection Blanche, the bridal line Alber Elbaz built around the house’s signature silhouettes. Elbaz led Lanvin from 2001 to 2015 and was ...
Michael Novarese Beaded Silk Two-Piece Cocktail Dress Ensemble, Circa 1960
By Michael Novarese
Located in Kingston, NY
Crafted in luminous ivory silk, the dress is distinguished by an astonishingly dense arrangement of hand-applied silver beadwork across the bodice—executed in a complex floral and vi...
2000's Leather Flower Appliqué Vintage Silk Ruffled Floaty Asymmetric Slip Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
A beautiful 2000’s Vintage Pure Silk asymmetric cut floral dress with intricately crafted leather floral appliqué detail on the straps. The dress closes via a concealed zip up the si...
1990s Margaret Lee Cream Silk Off-Shoulder Wedding Dress with Bow
Located in London, GB
Circa late 1990s wedding dress tailored from an ivory shot silk blend and made in England by the British label Margaret Lee. The romantic silhouette has a fun 1980s vibe but we are p...
NEW Emilio Pucci Signature Print Seashells Chiffon Silk Plissee Pleated Dress 40
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Emilio Pucci silk dress Layered with finest chiffon silk with Emilio Pucci signature print with seashell motif "Emilio" discreetly written all over Plissee with ruffle acce...
Michael Kors Collection Italian Silk Metallic Ruffle Slip Dress Size 6
By Michael Kors
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is the very rare "Python and Leopard Metallic Fil Coupé Dress". Designed by Michael Kors Collection. Made in Italy. “Exotic prints and flashes of metallic nod to rock ‘n’ rol...
ESTEVEZ Black Silk Strapless Tiered Chiffon Cocktail Dress Size 4
By Estevez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Estevez dress is composed of a Tiered black silk chiffon. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurements fo...
Black lame and sheer silk chiffon cocktail dress LANVIN by Alber ELBAZ
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black polyester lame and sheer silk chiffon cocktail dress . Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side . SIZE 36 on tag but fit more likely 34/XS
Jeanne Lanvin Purple and gold lurex silk cocktail dress & wrap
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jeanne Lanvin VIBRANT Purple and gold lurex silk cocktail dress and matching wrap. Circa 1980s I personally believe this cocktail dress would be fabulous if it were redesigned and...
Vintage 1950's Black Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1950's cocktail dress is composed of beaded applique silk chiffon. Features a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurement...
LOUIS VUITTON black silk SNAKE PRINT FLARE Cocktail Dress 38
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
Louis Vuitton sleeveless snake-print flared dress in black, grey and white silk (100%) with a round neck. Closes on the back with a concealed zipper. Has two front slit pockets. Unli...
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2006 Vintage Silk Embellished Knee Length Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Leonardo, NJ
great for bride, bridal, wedding festivities John Galliano for Christian Dior Vintage FW06 Beige color with both silver + gold embellishments, making it highly wearable/easy to pair ...
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Burgundy Silk Spaghetti Strap Cocktail Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gucci by Tom Ford sexy fitted spaghetti strap burgundy silk dress. Size: 0/2 fit best for XS Measurement: Bust : 32” / Waist: 24”/ Hip: 33.5”
LANVIN 2011 Runway 100% silk red puff sleeve mini dress FR34 XS
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2011 Runway 100% silk red puff sleeve mini dress FR34 XS Reference: WECN/A00065 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2011 - Runway Material: Silk Color: Red Pattern...
Marc Jacobs Champagne Gold / Beige ' Fluid ' Silk Romantic Babydoll Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Such a sweet, romantic Marc Jacobs champagne/beige silk Babydoll dress! 1990s look, with a modern twist. Flattering pleats down front center. Velvet accents at collar and waist. Can ...
KOZO Vintage Black Silk Sequin Ruched Cocktail Dress Size XS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Kozo vintage cocktail dress is composed of black silk with sequins. Features a sharp bust line and a ruched style with a center back zipper. In excellent condition. **Please c...
1960's Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Cocktail Dress Size 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cocktail dress is composed of a black silk chiffon with floral patterned beading throughout. There is a center back zipper closure. In great vintage condition. **Please c...
Emanuel Ungaro 2000s Handkerchief Hem Black Colorful Cotton and Silk Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 2000s EMANUEL UNGARO cotton and silk handkerchief hem dress ! Features a soft cotton bodice with a flowy chiffon side hem.
1970s Loris Azzaro Couture Turquoise Blue Silk Jersey Rhinestone Vintage Dress
By Loris Azzaro, Loris Azzaro Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy mid 70s LORIS AZZARO Couture turquoise blue silk jersey rhinestone encrusted halter dress ! The most beautiful jewel tone turquoise blue is flattering on any skin tone.
UNWORN Beautiful Emilio Pucci Signature Print Silk Jersey Bow Tie Dress 44
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Emilio Pucci dress Made of softest silk jersey Signature print in beautiful blue and beige colors "Emilio" signature discreetly written all over Simply slips on Bow tie det...
1970s Halston Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon Vintage 70s Wrap Cape Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s HALSTON lipstick red silk chiffon dress with attached cape ! Wrap style with interior snap and two hook-and-eye closures and elastic waistband.
$400Sale Price|27% Off
Vintage Victor Costa Black + White Silk Taffeta Lace Cocktail Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty vintage Victor Costa black and white silk taffeta lace dress! Ultra flattering fit, with scalloped bust in front and back. Black lace over a white taffeta bodice, with black t...
Mignon Black Silk Dress with Lace Bodice Circa 1960's
By Mignon
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black silk taffeta and scrunched lace cocktail dress with pouf skirt, cap sleeve and lace bodice finished off with a sexy pencil narrow underskirt. The look is sophisticated 1960's N...
Wonderful Vintage Victor Costa Avant Garde ' Origami ' Silk Floral Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive vintage Victor Costa floral silk wiggle dress! Ruched sleeves, with an asymmetrical hem. Wonderful origami-like detail at one side go bottom hem. Dipped back, with hidden ...
GIAMBATTISTA VALLI ivory cotton silk floral cloque pleated midi dress IT40 XS
By Giambattista Valli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIAMBATTISTA VALLI ivory cotton silk blend floral cloque textured pleated midi dress IT40 XS Reference: MELK/A00453 Brand: Giambattista Valli Material: Cotton, Silk, Blend Color: Cre...
2010 Chloe Ecru Silk Chiffon Maxi-Dress with Silver Rhinestone Detailing
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
This romantic dress was designed by Hannah MacGibbon for Chloé Fall 2010, and may have been part of a capsule collection. It is tailored from off-white or ecru coloured sheer silk ch...
1970s Andrea Wilkin Silk Ivory Fantasy Bridal Dress in Edwardian Style
By Andrea Wilkin
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Andrea Wilkin 1970s fantasy bridal gown in soft ivory exudes femininity and is in wonderful condition. Layers of silk fabric are beautifully arranged to create the cla...
$749Sale Price|50% Off
UNWORN Emilio Pucci Signature Print Silk Twill Tunic Shirt Style Dress 40
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning piece by Emilio Pucci Made of finest printed silk twill with signature print Discreetly signed with "Emilio" all over Shirt style dress Gathered Buttoned cuffs Side slit p...
Vintage Arnold Scaasi Size 2 Silk Flower Dress w/ Pockets
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in San Diego, CA
Adorable vintage Scaasi 1990s dress! Chic all-over floral print in vibrant hues of pink, orange, green and white. Wonderful high-quality silk. 'Pouf skirt' features braided horsehair...
PRADA black silk asymmetric gathered drape corset lined strapless dress IT38 XS
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA black silk asymmetric gathered drape corset lined strapless dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/F01068 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Material: Silk Color: Black Pattern: Solid...
$108Sale Price|20% Off
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Size 12 Pink Fuchsia Silk Shantung Dress Pants
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage SAKS FIFTH AVENUE dress pants in a fuchsia pink silk shantung featuring a tapered leg and side zipper closure. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition with Tags. Marked: 12 Measu...
S/S 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Silk Taupe Belted Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a taupe silk Gucci dress designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, a similar dress appeared on the runway on look number 8, modeled by Lisa Kebede. Thi...
Beautiful Rare Archival Thierry Mugler SS 1991 Sexy Silk Cocktail Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Showstopper! Thierry Mugler, Spring Summer 1991, The Diana Ross Collection In this extraordinary dress,legend Manfred Thierry Mugler treats the female body as something to be compos...
Lanvin by Alber ELBAZ F/W 2011 silk cocktail dress Gatsby style
By Lanvin Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
Lanvin by Alber ELBAZ Fall Winter 2011 collection silk cocktail dress, the Great Gatsby style, size 44 FR.
VICTORIA BECKHAM cobalt blue silk structured cap sleeve cocktail dress UK8 S
By Victoria Beckham
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VICTORIA BECKHAM cobalt blue silk wool structured panelled cap sleeve cocktail dress UK8 S Reference: MELK/A00481 Brand: Victoria Beckham Designer: Victoria Beckham Material: Silk, W...
GUCCI Size 2 Navy Red Silk Riding Boots Wrap Knee-Length Dress
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI CC2005 dress in a navy and red silk jersey featuring a wrap style, Equestrian boots Print, and silver tone hardware. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Signs of wear....
Rare FENDI by Karl Lagerfeld Y2K Silk & Ostrich Layered Cocktail Dress 40
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning silk dress by Fendi Finest silk ruched in layers Trimmed with ostrich feathers Simply slips on 100% Silk Made in Italy Size 40 Dry Clean Only
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Deep Cleavage Laceup Silk Dress 4
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
This dress is a variation of Goldie Hawn's Golden Globe Dress created exclusively by John Galliano An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for y...
Elizabeth Mason Couture Silk Cage Cocktail Dress Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE exquisite cocktail dress is fashioned from the finest black Silk Dupioni and features a gorgeous body skimming silhouette and an eye catching floating ca...
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2020 Jardin Champetre Sauvage cream silk floral dress FR34 XS
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2020 Jardin Champetre Sauvage cream silk floral printed flare sleeve mini dress FR34 XS Reference: LNKO/A02667 Brand: Dior Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri Model: Jardin ...
BILL BLASS Black Silk Dress With Faille Sleeves & Sash, C.1980
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
The little black dress ... or should we call it 'The Little Blass' dress!?! C.1980 Bill Blass black silk dress with dramatic sleeves and a cummerbund style sash. This dress is load...
1950s- 1960s Dorothy Litzan for Roban Vintage Blue Silk + Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage robin's egg blue silk taffeta cocktail dress with a scoop neck, chantilly lace and tulip hem by Dorothy Litzan for Roban. Partially lined with rear metal zip and hoo...
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2016 Sheer Silk Mesh Embroidered Peplum Dress
By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
Dating to the Pre-Fall 2016 collection, this Alexander McQueen mainline dress featured in the campaign for the season and was also worn by Margot Robbie to the MTV Movie Awards the s...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Size 0 Purple Silk Sequined Strapless Above Knee Dress
By Badgley Mischka
Located in San Francisco, CA
BADGLEY MISCHKA dress in a purple sequined silk with a slip liner featuring a strapless style, a-line, ribbed trim, and a back zip up closure. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked...
Elizabeth Mason Couture Silk Bow Cocktail Dress Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fashioned from the finest black Silk Dupioni, this exquisite cocktail dress features a gorgeous body skimming silhouette. There is a peek-a-boo accent and large bow detail at the bus...
New Nina Ricci Belted Wrap Pink Silk Blend Dress FR 38
By Nina Ricci
Located in Brossard, QC
Rose pink crepe sleeveless wrap dress. Lapels, exposed vertical seams at front and back Attached D-ring belt Multi-slit skirt 47" from shoulder to hem, approximately Acetate/viscose;...
1980s Zandra Rhodes Vintage Screen-Printed Metallic Gold + Pink Black Silk Dress
By Bergdorf Goodman on The Plaza, Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 1980s Zandra Rhodes screen printed dress in black, pink and metallic gold. Gold lace with screen printed organza skirt and bodice. Gold flower detail at the waist. M...
HAIDER ACKERMANN Size 33 Black White Contrast Stitch Silk Cotton Dress Pants
By Haider Ackermann
Located in San Francisco, CA
Haider Ackermann dress pants feature a sophisticated black silk and cotton blend with distinct white contrast zig-zag stitching on the tuxedo style waistband. Excellent Pre-Owned Con...
Thierry Mugler Black Button-Up Dress With Silk Sleeves circa 1990s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Thierry Mugler Black Button-Up Dress from the 1990s is a striking piece that exemplifies the designer’s innovative approach to fashion. Crafted from luxurious worsted wool, the d...
1960s Demi Couture Turquoise Blue Silk Chiffon Paillette Sequin Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 60s demi couture turquoise blue silk chiffon paillette sequin encrusted dress ! Features a tailored bodice encrusted with hundreds of iridescent paillttes.
ANN DEMEULEMEESTER Size 34 Red Rayon Silk Floral Wide Leg Dress Pants
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ann Demeulemeester wide-leg dress pants offer a bold, avant-garde aesthetic. Crafted from a luxurious rayon-silk blend, the vibrant red fabric features an intricate floral pattern. T...
Alessandra Rich Floral Puff-Sleeve Silk Mini Dress IT42 US6
By Alessandra Rich
Located in Brossard, QC
High collar Long puff sleeves Concealed back zip closure Button cuffs Ruffled trim All over print placement may vary Fitted waist Unlined Composition: Silk 100% Dry Clean Made in Italy
1970s Halston Silk Rayon Sleeveless Chic Vintage 70s Little Black Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect HALSTON 1970s little black dress ! I just love the lines on this beauty. While it looks like a halter dress from the front, it is not a halter dress. Buttons up the front...
Black sequin lace appliqué on ivory silk cocktail dress Lorena Sarbu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sequin lace appliqué on ivory silk cocktail dress. Boned tulle bustier inside the dress with padded bra. Silk lining. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. SIZE 2(Us) / XS
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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