Beautiful 1950s Edward Abbott Demi Couture 50s Champagne Beige Silk Beaded Dress
By Edward Abbott
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely beautiful vintage late 1950s EDWARD ABBOTT champagne beige silk brocade beaded demi couture wiggle dress! Stunning silhouette that really flatters the body. Luxurious silk...
LANVIN 2015 black pearl mesh embellished eyelash fringe silk lined dress FR36 S
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN 2015 black pearl mesh embellished eyelash fringe silk lined dress FR36 S Reference: MECG/A00178 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2015 Material: Viscose, Blend C...
rare ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Vintage 2009 Runway cream silk skull drape dress IT38 XS
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Vintage 2009 Runway cream silk skull embroidered drape dress IT38 XS Reference: MAEA/A00011 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Lee Alexander McQueen Collection...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Taffeta Pleated Ruffle Cocktail Dress, 1980s
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Having worked for internationally renowned couturiers before launching his own successful brand, Oscar de la Renta established a long legacy of opulent and stylish fashion. De la Ren...
1970s Giorgio Saint Angelo Silk Chiffon Rhinestone Boho Tribal Vintage 70s Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Museum worthy 1970s GIORGIO SANT ANGELO boho chic silk chiffon rhinestone encrusted dress ! Features warm tones of navy blue, rust, marigold yellow, red, and green throughout. Multip...
1970 Pauline Trigere Black Silk Chiffon 30s-Inspired Dress w/ Beaded Starburst
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely early 1970s Pauline Trigere black silk chiffon dancing dress--flowing and graceful in a 1930s-inspired design with dramatic beaded and rhinestone starburst design at necklin...
1970S STAVROPOULOS Black Bias Cut Silk Lurex Burnout Velvet Cocktail Dress With
By George Stavropoulos
Located in New York, NY
Dress is bias cut and therefore will accommodate several sizes, measurements are measured at the smallest. Beautiful Couture hand finishing throughout. 1970S STAVROPOULOS Black Bias ...
Yves Saint Laurent 1988 Runway Red Floral Silk Tie Neck Vintage 80s 1980s Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Yves Saint Laurent, YSL Rive Gauche, Fall 1988 runway, 1988 YSL dress, vintage Yves Saint Laurent dress, Yves Saint Laurent runway dress, YSL floral silk dress, red floral silk dress...
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2006 John Galliano Vintage Runway silk floral drape dress FR34 XS
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2006 John Galliano Vintage Runway red silk black floral drape dress FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/E00996 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: AW 2006 - Runway Mat...
Gucci Black Silk Cape Effect Deep Plunging Open Back Cocktail Dress S
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Sexy and Classy Gucci Black Silk Cape Cocktail Dress Designer size - approx. size 40 - please check measurements Black silk with liquid lamé detail. Mesh detail. Dolman long sleeves...
1960S MR BLACKWELL Black Silk Faille Bias Beaded Fringe Mod Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S MR BLACKWELL Black Silk Faille Bias Beaded Fringe Mod Cocktail Dress
1970s Halston Couture Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage 70s HALSTON Couture black silk chiffon beaded dress and sash belt or head scarf! Features a separate black silk chiffon slip with three layers of chiffon and nude...
1992 Bill Blass Silk & Lurex Blocked Animal-Pattern Lame Cocktail Dress w Sash
By Bill Blass
Located in Gresham, OR
1982 Bill Blass Silk & Lurex Blocked Animal-Pattern Lame Cocktail Dress w Wrap Sash: Cleverly blocked and seamed gold and black lame with a copper leopard sleeve with a bold, contra...
1980s Tarquin Ebker Black + Bronze Silk Chiffon Batik Print Strapless 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Avant Garde vintage 80s TARQUIN EBKER black and metallic bronze batik print silk chiffon strapless dress! Ebker was known for his impeccable attention to detail, and his work wa...
OSCAR DE LA RENTA F15 100% silk cotton foldover collar trimmed dress US0 XS
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OSCAR DE LA RENTA F15 100% silk green cotton black foldover collar trimmed dress US0 XS Reference: LNKO/A02506 Brand: Oscar de la Renta Designer: Oscar De La Renta Collection: F15 M...
Hubert de Givenchy Cocktail Dress in Gazar Silk and Lace Circa 1968/1970
By Givenchy, Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970 France Beautiful cocktail dress by Hubert de Givenchy, Nouvelle Boutique that the designer opened at 68 Rue Victor Hugo in Paris in 1968. In the spirit of Baby Doll, this ...
Stunning 1950s Bullock's Wilshire Large Size Black Silk Sequined 50s Midi Dress
By Bullock Wilshire
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 50s Bullock's Wilshire demi couture black silk sequined tea length midi dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the entire dress. Pocket at t...
1930s Black Net Dress With Appliqué
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1930s dress - Black net evening dress with silk appliqué ruffles - Lined above waist V shaped back - Netted detailing form the waist down - From the 1930s - Excellent condi...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci S/S 2008 Signature Print Silk Dress Beaded Fringe Collar 42
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A timeless EMILIO PUCCI dress that will never go out of style! From the iconic Spring 2008 collection Beautiful print with "Emilio" discreetly written all over Decorative collar mad...
1980s Arnold Scaasi Black Silk Crepe Dress w Pastel Sequin Dots & Pouf Sleeves
By Arnold Scaasi, Scaasi
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Arnold Scaasi Black Silk Crepe Dress w Flourescent Pastel Sequin Dots & Pouf Sleeves: An A-line minidress with a wide, squared neckline, quilted all-over and topped in vibrant,...
1970s Halston Couture Nude Silk Chiffon Semi Sheer Bias Cut Vintage 70s Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic HALSTON 1970s nude silk chiffon semi sheer sleeveless dress ! Two layers of the most luxurious silk chiffon drapes the body beautifully.
1970s Holly's Harp China Stencil Buttons Hand Painted Cold Shoulder Silk Dress
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 70s HOLLY'S HARP purple hand painted boho cold shoulder dress ! Features a beautiful medium shade of purple. Hand painted tress, leaves and rainbows throughout. Vibrant colors o...
New Dolce & Gabbana Scarf-print Silk Charmeuse Maxi Dress IT 40/ US 4
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Brossard, QC
Dolce & Gabbana silk charmeuse dress with scarf print Round neckline Majolica print Batwing sleeves Concealed rear zip fastening Side slit Straight hem 94% silk, 6% elastane Dry clea...
Vintage Flora Kung Size 6 Blue + Teal + Black Flowers Silk Ruched Dress
By Flora Kung
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Flora Kung dress! Signature florals and vibrant colors Kung was so well known for. Ruching at waist makes for a very flattering fit. Shoulder pads can easily be sni...
Torso Creations Peasant-Style Tunic Dress Styled From Burgundy & Gold Silk Sari
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations peasant-style tunic dress styled from vintage burgundy and gold silk sari fabrics. Puff sleeve with fitted cuffs. Deep side vents. Bow tie at neck. Gold bib-style yo...
UNWORN Yves Saint Laurent YSL by Tom Ford Spring 2004 Layered Silk Dress 38
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE COLLECTOR'S ITEM STUNNING SILK DRESS BY TOM FORD FOR HIS FINAL SUMMER COLLECTION 2004 FOR YVES SAINT LAURENT DETAILS: Beautiful YSL by Tom Ford silk dress From this last su...
Vintage Eletra Casadei 1980s Black Sequined Beaded Silk Chiffon 80s Midi Dress
By Eletra Casadei, Casadei
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage early 1980s (1982) ELETRA CASADEI black silk chiffon cocktail dress! Features a strapless bustier dress, with attached chiffon overlay. Thousands of hand-sewn sequi...
rare FENDI 2017 Riwau Blazon Cherub Gauze black silk empire gown dress FR38 M
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare FENDI 2017 Riwau Blazon Cherub Gauze black silk gauze angels print empire gown dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS/G00167 Brand: Fendi Model: Abito Blazon Gauze Collection: Spring/Summ...
1950s Demi Couture Black Silk Crepe Dramatic Sequin Neck Fringe Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful 50s black silk crepe dramatic neck sequin wiggle dress! Features a shawl like collar drenched with thousands of hand-sewn black sequins. Dipped low back reveals just the ri...
Gorgeous 1950s Saks 5th Avenue Demi Couture Silk Chiffon Beige Vintage 50s Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 50s SAKS 5th AVE. demi couture beige + taupe + ivory silk chiffon daisy print floral cocktail dress! Features a silk strapless dress, with an attached chiffon 3/4 sleeves ov...
1990s Christian Lacroix Large Size Brown Black Silk Chenille 90s Mini Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 90s CHRISTIAN LACROIX brown and black silk chenille larger size strapless mini dress ! Features a beautiful brown silk chenille fabric embrodiered with hearts and pa...
Valentino New Silk Cape Gown
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous pink silk cape dress from Valentino. It is a sleeveless body skimming dress with a panel draping over the shoulders forming a cape in the back. The bust is lined in the s...
1980s Purple Silk Beaded Sequin Large Size Flapper Style Vintage 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1980s purple silk chiffon beaded and sequined flapper style cocktail dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout. Sheer chiffon bellow the neck. Hidd...
Gucci F/W 2011 Silk Polka Dot Dress with Flutter Skirt & Sleeves Sz 44
By Gucci
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
A standout Gucci runway piece that transitions effortlessly from day to evening, ideal for collectors and those seeking refined, statement-making silk design.
NWT Alberta Ferretti Red Silk Beaded Tassel Lace Long Dress Italian 42
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Alberta Ferretti S/S 2017 Collection Beaded & Embroidered Red Long Dress Designer size 42 - US 6 ( will fit size 8 also - please check measurements) 100% Silk, Exclusively Embroi...
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Purple Silk Cocktail Dress with Bow Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elizabeth Mason Couture sleeveless purple silk dupioni dress features a large center front bow. It is lined with silk and has a center back zipper. Made in Beverly Hills. This...
Costume National 2000s Blue Abstract Print Size 38 Silk Asymmetrical Mini Dress
By Costume National
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy early 2000s COSTUME NATIONAL blue abstract print asymmetrical sleeveless mini dress! Features a modern take on the sweetheart neckline. So much detail on this Italian masterpiec...
1980s-90s Arnold Scaasi Vintage Bright Pink Red Black Floral Print Silk Dress
By Arnold Scaasi, Arnold Scassi
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage Arnold Scaasi silk dress in a vibrant floral print. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure and a structured front box pleat. 100% silk with 100% acetate lining. T...
Derek Lam Early 2000s Size 6 / 8 Black Silk Rayon Belted Shirt Dress
By DEREK LAM
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 2000s DEREK LAM black silk and rayon blend belted shirt dress ! Features mock buttons up the front.
1980 Arnold Scaasi Silk Changeant Cocktail Dress w/ Black Velvet & Ruffle Stripe
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Arnold Scaasi off-the-shoulder cocktail dress with black velvet and ruffled horizontal stripes. Silk changeant taffeta in olive/slate palette. Stand-up bandeau décolletage and ...
1990S CHANEL Lemmon Yellow Silk Crepe Chiffon Strapless Empire Waist Dress With
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
As Seen on Linda Evangelista in the Spring 1991 Chanel ad campaign. Straps are added but easily removable. 1990S CHANEL Lemmon Yellow Silk Crepe Chiffon Strapless Empire Waist Dress ...
Vintage Oleg Cassini Size 8 Beautiful 1990s Gold Silk Beaded 90s Dress
By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini, Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s OLEG CASSINI gold beaded silk dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn gold and silver seed beads along the top front and back bust and sleeves. Wonderful tailored fit,...
1980s Holly’s Harp Peach Pink Tiered Long Sleeve Vintage 80s Silk Dress Medium
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 80s HOLLY’S HARP peach tiered long sleeve silk dress ! Signature Harp style with shoulder pads and rosette at center bust.
$916Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Demi Couture Shawl Collar Green Purple Flower Print Silk Vintage 50 Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Extremely well made with so much attention to detail. The perfect cocktail dress for any day or evening event. Pair with wedges, fits or sandals for day, or heel for evening.
1950s Suzy Perette Black Silk Chiffon Nude Illusion Couture Vintage 50s Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1950s SUZY PERETTE black silk chiffon nude illusion couture tiered cocktail dress! Features a black strapless bodice with a sheer chiffon overlay. Three tiers of soft luxu...
Art Deco dress in coral pink silk crepe and tulle - France Circa 1920-1925
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1920-1925 France Briny coral pink silk crepe afternoon dress, probably Haute Couture and dating from the 1920s. Sleeveless dress with round neckline and very elaborate construc...
Gianni Versace Couture Open-Back Tropical Print Runway Silk Jersey Dress, SS2000
By Donatella Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Geneva, CH
Versace's garments deliver glamour, sex-appeal and sophistication, fit for any occasion ! This 2000 Spring-Summer dress is no exception ! Modeled by Erin O'Connor in look 14 on the r...
Vintage Cathy Hardwick Black Silk Velvet Dress w/ Gold / Bronze Ruffle Hem
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Cathy Hardwick black silk velvet dress! Drop-waist style, with wonderful bronze/gold hem. Also looks great belted. Fully lined. In great condition. Approximately Si...
Galanos Attributed Silk Chiffon Green Red Cream Cocktail Dress Size Small Medium
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Galanos cocktail dress is composed of a wonderful silk chiffon in green, cream, and red. The dress features center back button closures. In excellent condition. Made in USA. ...
Chanel Haute Couture Ivory Silk Taffeta Coat Dress With Cowl Neckline, 1990s
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Gresham, OR
1990s Chanel Haute Couture by Karl Lagerfeld. This stunning coat dress will captivate as a ball gown or wedding gown. Ivory silk taffeta alternates with silk satin and is constructed...
Gorgeous 1950s Demi Couture Leopard Cheetah Print Silk Fit n' Flare 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 1950s demi couture leopard/cheetah print fit and flare silk dress! This is one bombshell of a dress, and is a classic beauty!
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Pauline Trigere Silk Floral Devore Velvet Cocktail Dress w/ Black Fox Hem
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1980s Pauline Trigere silk devore velvet cocktail dress with black ground and pastel florals. Zipper back, shoulder pads and black fox fur hem. Fully lined with a relaxe...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Edith Flagg Large Size Black Silk Velvet Vintage 50s Wiggle Dress
By Edith Flagg
Located in San Diego, CA
Bombshell early 50s EDITH FLAGG black silk velvet larger size wiggle dress! Edith Flagg was a Romanian-born fashion designer who started her own label in 1950. She went on to become ...
Vintage Belville Sassoon Yellow Silk Gown
By BELVILLE SASSON
Located in London, GB
Ahead turning vintage silk evening gown by Belville Sassoon. The gown is in a wonderful silk , in a lovely yellow shade.
Bill Blass Early 2000s Silk Chiffon Brown Bronze Fully Sequined Sheath Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning brand new with tags vintage BILL BLASS, by MICHAEL VOLBRACHT brown / bronze fully sequined sheath dress! Features thousands of tiny hand-sewn sequins throughout the entire d...
Badgley Mischka Light Gold Fit and Flare 50s Style Flattering Silk Dress
By Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful BADGLEY MISCHKA light gold 1950s style silk dress! Perfect gold color, on the finest silk! Fit & flare style, with a slight A - Line shape. Features cap sleeves, with a sco...
A Long dress in black and salmon silk crepe - Germany Circa 1938-1942
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1938 - 1942. Germany Elegant long dress in black and salmon artificial silk crepe, collected in Berlin, dating from the late 1930s. Straight cut, long sleeves with geometric tr...
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
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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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