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Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Damask Taffeta Evening Dress, FW 2000
Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Damask Taffeta Evening Dress, FW 2000

Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Damask Taffeta Evening Dress, FW 2000

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

: Silk ▪ Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ Mannequin: 183 cm / 6ft

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

CHADO RALPH RUCCI 2000's Vintage Silk Pewter Evening Gown Maxi Dress
CHADO RALPH RUCCI 2000's Vintage Silk Pewter Evening Gown Maxi Dress

CHADO RALPH RUCCI 2000's Vintage Silk Pewter Evening Gown Maxi Dress

By Chado Ralph Rucci

Located in Leonardo, NJ

% wool 40% silk but does not feel or look like wool at all, looks like silk Strapless with bustier inside

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

Backless pink silk chiffon draped evening dress with beaded back GF Ferré
Backless pink silk chiffon draped evening dress with beaded back GF Ferré

Backless pink silk chiffon draped evening dress with beaded back GF Ferré

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Backless Pink silk chiffon draped evening dress with beaded back . Invisible zip on the left side

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Early 2000s Unknown Evening Dresses

Sleeveless silk Paisley printed evening dress Lanvin by Alber Elbaz SS 2014
Sleeveless silk Paisley printed evening dress Lanvin by Alber Elbaz SS 2014

Sleeveless silk Paisley printed evening dress Lanvin by Alber Elbaz SS 2014

By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Sleeveless silk Paisley printed evening dress. Draped on the waist on the front. Split on the left

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2010s French Evening Dresses

Black silk bustier evening dress with bow in the front Halston Heritage
Black silk bustier evening dress with bow in the front Halston Heritage

Black silk bustier evening dress with bow in the front Halston Heritage

By Halston Heritage

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black silk bustier evening dress with bow in the front. Silk lining and bra inside the bust. Hook

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Early 2000s Chinese Evening Dresses

Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008
Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008

Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Alexander McQueen red crinkled silk chiffon empire evening dress with long train, structured bust

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Atelier Versace black silk velvet devoré cowl neck evening dress, fw 1999
Atelier Versace black silk velvet devoré cowl neck evening dress, fw 1999

Atelier Versace black silk velvet devoré cowl neck evening dress, fw 1999

By Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in London, GB

▪ Atelier Versace black silk velvet devoré calf-length evening dress ▪ Cowl neck ▪ Bias cut ▪

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen metallic silver silk lamé open-back evening dress, ss 1997
Alexander McQueen metallic silver silk lamé open-back evening dress, ss 1997

Alexander McQueen metallic silver silk lamé open-back evening dress, ss 1997

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

▪ Alexander McQueen metallic silver silk lamé evening dress ▪ V-neck ▪ Open back with a belted

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Square Neckline Black Silk Blend Evening Gown
Valentino Square Neckline Black Silk Blend Evening Gown

Valentino Square Neckline Black Silk Blend Evening Gown

By Valentino

Located in PARIS, FR

. Crafted in Italy from a luxurious silk-rich blend. This elegant dress is sleeveless, with clean

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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress

Gianni Versace black silk evening wrap dress with lace underlay, fw 2000
Gianni Versace black silk evening wrap dress with lace underlay, fw 2000

Gianni Versace black silk evening wrap dress with lace underlay, fw 2000

By Gianni Versace

Located in London, GB

▪ Gianni Versace black silk evening wrap dress ▪ Lace underlay ▪ Open back ▪ Beaded belt

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Silk Evening Gown
Roberto Cavalli Silk Evening Gown

Roberto Cavalli Silk Evening Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

A wonderful silk evening gown by Roberto Cavalli. The dress has a pretty floral print near the hem

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Distressed Pink Silk Mesh Evening Halter Neck Dress, ss 2001
Roberto Cavalli Distressed Pink Silk Mesh Evening Halter Neck Dress, ss 2001

Roberto Cavalli Distressed Pink Silk Mesh Evening Halter Neck Dress, ss 2001

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Roberto Cavalli Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from pink silk chiffon ▪

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Silk Embellished Evening Dress, FW 2001
Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Silk Embellished Evening Dress, FW 2001

Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Silk Embellished Evening Dress, FW 2001

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

: Silk, Tulle ▪ Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ Mannequin: 183 cm

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42

UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Switzerland, CH

stunning evening gown by Christian Dior Designed by John Galliano 2005 Collection Embroidered with tiny

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

John Galliano black silk chiffon bias cut ruffled evening dress, ss 1995
John Galliano black silk chiffon bias cut ruffled evening dress, ss 1995

John Galliano black silk chiffon bias cut ruffled evening dress, ss 1995

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

▪ John Galliano black silk chiffon bias cut evening dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1995 ▪ Pale pink binding

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Lacquered Lace Over Black silk chiffon Evening Dress 1970s 12
Bill Blass Lacquered Lace Over Black silk chiffon Evening Dress 1970s 12

Bill Blass Lacquered Lace Over Black silk chiffon Evening Dress 1970s 12

By Bill Blass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bill Blass lacquered lace black silk chiffon evening dress from the 1970s. This beautiful evening

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1970s American Evening Dresses

LES HABITUDES 1996 Vintage Black Silk Crinkle Effect Evening Gown Maxi Dress
LES HABITUDES 1996 Vintage Black Silk Crinkle Effect Evening Gown Maxi Dress

LES HABITUDES 1996 Vintage Black Silk Crinkle Effect Evening Gown Maxi Dress

Located in Leonardo, NJ

shoulder No size tag, fits many sizes, see measurements below No comp tag, but it's silk Excellent

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Andre Laug Numbered Couture Vintage Ombre Silk Polka Dots Evening Gown/ Dress
Andre Laug Numbered Couture Vintage Ombre Silk Polka Dots Evening Gown/ Dress

Andre Laug Numbered Couture Vintage Ombre Silk Polka Dots Evening Gown/ Dress

By André Laug

Located in Sparks, NV

dress. This piece is numbered and was likely a custom couture piece for a client. Hand dyed creamy silk

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses

NEW Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas Silk Lace & Leather Cocktail Evening Dress 42
NEW Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas Silk Lace & Leather Cocktail Evening Dress 42

NEW Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas Silk Lace & Leather Cocktail Evening Dress 42

By Emilio Pucci, Peter Dundas

Located in Switzerland, CH

Gorgeous dress by Peter Dundas designed for Emilio Pucci Special piece in black and blue colors

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Raffaella Silk Chiffon Evening Ensemble
Raffaella Silk Chiffon Evening Ensemble

Raffaella Silk Chiffon Evening Ensemble

Located in Geneva, CH

wedding dress. Constructed in an ethereal cream silk chiffon, the top is embellished with glass beads

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1970s Unknown Evening Gowns

Black evening dress in velvet and silk velvet dévoré Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Black evening dress in velvet and silk velvet dévoré Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Black evening dress in velvet and silk velvet dévoré Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black evening dress in velvet and silk velvet dévoré. Rayon lining inside the top part of the dress

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Halston 1970s Black Silk Bias Iconic Bishop Sleeve Vintage Evening Gown Dress
Halston 1970s Black Silk Bias Iconic Bishop Sleeve Vintage Evening Gown Dress

Halston 1970s Black Silk Bias Iconic Bishop Sleeve Vintage Evening Gown Dress

By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick

Located in San Diego, CA

Iconic beautiful 1970s vintage Halston black bias cut gown ! Features an asymmetrical neckline in the front and bac. Simply slips over the head. Buttons at each bishop sleeve cuff. T...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Exotic Printed & Silver Stenciled Silk Velvet Evening Dress 8
Oscar de la Renta Exotic Printed & Silver Stenciled Silk Velvet Evening Dress 8

Oscar de la Renta Exotic Printed & Silver Stenciled Silk Velvet Evening Dress 8

By Oscar de la Renta Active, Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Oscar de la Renta exotic printed burgundy and silver stenciled silk velvet belted evening dress

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1990s American Evening Dresses

Vinchi Demi Couture Black Silk Hand Rolled Petal Evening Dress 1960s Hong Kong
Vinchi Demi Couture Black Silk Hand Rolled Petal Evening Dress 1960s Hong Kong

Vinchi Demi Couture Black Silk Hand Rolled Petal Evening Dress 1960s Hong Kong

By Vinchi

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vinchi Demi Couture black silk hand rolled petal evening dress from the 1960s, Hong Kong. Hong Kong

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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses

Tom Ford pink and black silk multi panelled evening maxi dress, fw 2015
Tom Ford pink and black silk multi panelled evening maxi dress, fw 2015

Tom Ford pink and black silk multi panelled evening maxi dress, fw 2015

By Tom Ford

Located in London, GB

▪ Tom Ford multicoloured evening dress ▪ 100% Silk ▪ Undulating panels in fuchsia, champagne pink

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Red Silk Evening Long Gown Dress w/Patent Leather Detail 38 -2
Versace Red Silk Evening Long Gown Dress w/Patent Leather Detail 38 -2

Versace Red Silk Evening Long Gown Dress w/Patent Leather Detail 38 -2

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Red Silk Long Dress One shoulder strap. Front cut out on the left leg. Patent Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

John Galliano Black Bias-Cut Silk Draped One-Sleeve Evening Dress, FW 1999
John Galliano Black Bias-Cut Silk Draped One-Sleeve Evening Dress, FW 1999

John Galliano Black Bias-Cut Silk Draped One-Sleeve Evening Dress, FW 1999

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

: Silk ▪ Size: approx. FR34/36 - UK6/8 - US2/4 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ Mannequin: 183

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size 36FR Evening Dress in Silk Velvet and Black Lace
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size 36FR Evening Dress in Silk Velvet and Black Lace

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size 36FR Evening Dress in Silk Velvet and Black Lace

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Paris, FR

Exceptional JEAN PAUL GAULTIER cocktail / evening dress in black silk velvet, American armhole

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

Chanel Black Silk & Lace Mini Dress Cocktail Dress
Chanel Black Silk & Lace Mini Dress Cocktail Dress

Chanel Black Silk & Lace Mini Dress Cocktail Dress

By Chanel

Located in Studio City, CA

1980's Chanel black short-sleeved mini dress comprised of a medium weight silk fitted upper bodice

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1980s French Mini Dress

Tomas Starzewski Couture Silk Evening Outfit
Tomas Starzewski Couture Silk Evening Outfit

Tomas Starzewski Couture Silk Evening Outfit

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Tomas Starzewski Couture Silk Evening Outfit

By Tomasz Starzewski

Located in London, GB

A wonderful evening outfit by Tomasz Starzewski Couture. The outift comprises a skirt, top and

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Silk Evening Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of silk evening dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of silk evening dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning black, gray, brown and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many classic iterations of silk evening dresses over the years, but those made by Christian Dior, Roberto Cavalli and Valentino are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Silk Evening Dresses?

Prices for silk evening dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $245,000, while these items, on average, fetch $1,362.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses And Gowns for You

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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