S/S 2016 Look #29 Versace Black Silk Pleated w/Metal Mesh Dress 38 - 2
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Versace black pleated dress Black metal mesh and lace embellished Zip on the side. Content: 100% silk Fully lined Size 38 or US 2/4 armpit to armpit 16" waist 32" hips 40...
1990s Bill Blass Multi color Lace silk Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 90s Bill Blass Brown, Purple and Green Long sleeve lace gown. Perfect for Black tie, or wedding. - silk charmeuse - lace fit size 4 Measurements: Bust fit 34” / Waist 27” /Hip ...
LANVIN Les 10 Ans yellow black cotton silk floral print dress FR36 S Emma Stone
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN Les 10 Ans yellow black cotton silk floral print dress FR36 S Emma Stone Reference: MECG/A00017 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: Les 10 Ans As seen on: Emma Sto...
$971Sale Price|25% Off
1950s Dynasty Black Silk Fit n’ Flare 3/4 Sleeves Vintage 50s Dress Scribe Print
By Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s Dynasty black silk scribe print fit and flare dress ! Features a tailored bodice with 3/4 sleeves.
$540Sale Price|25% Off
DIOR Raf Simons red silk wool drape side crew neck mini shift dress FR38 M
By Christian Dior, Raf Simons
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIOR Raf Simons red silk wool drape side crew neck mini shift dress FR38 M Reference: NKLL/A00259 Brand: Dior Designer: Raf Simons Material: Silk, Wool Color: Red Pattern: Solid Clos...
Versace Spring/Summer 2005 Peach Silk Satin Medusa Gown
By Versace
Located in North Wales, PA
Crafted in a lustrous peach silk satin, the dress features a structured underwire bust with horizontal ribbon banding across the midriff, creating a sleek, body-conscious silhouette ...
New Yves Saint Laurent Size 38 / 8 Pink and Green Silk Puff Sleeve Sheath Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful never worn YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Size 38 / US 6 pink and green silk puff sleeve dress! Various shades of pink, rose, and hot pink.
1970s HALSTON Black Beaded Silk Halter Jumpsuit
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
70s Halston black silk beaded V neck halter jumpsuit with open back. Perfect for cocktail party. Bust: 32”/ Waist: 25” /Hip: 34” Best fit size: 2/XS
S/S 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Pink 'Acid Flower' Silk Leather Strap Dress Runway
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a bright floral Gucci dress designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1999 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway as look number 9, modeled by Maggie Riz...
Draped mini bustier dress in silk chiffon with Polka dot Vicky Tiel for N Marcus
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Draped mini bustier dress in silk chiffon with Polka dot.Rayon or acetate lining. Boned. Zip on the left side with hook&eye on the top. Inside waist band. Made for Neiman Marcus SI...
Giambattista Valli 2011 Pink Silk Jersey Goddess Gown
By Giambattista Valli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning goddess gown from Giambattista Valli's romantic Resort 2011 collection. The slinky silk jersey creates heavenly drapes, flattering the body at every curve. The ultra femi...
$540Sale Price|25% Off
VALENTINO 2019 pastel pink wool silk crepe lace box pleat A-line dress IT38 XS
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2019 pastel pink wool silk crepe lace box pleat A-line dress IT38 XS Reference: LACG/A00407 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Virgin Wool, Silk Color...
OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2018 cream black silk pink sequined bodice flared dress US4 S
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2018 cream black silk pink sequined bodice flared dress US4 S Reference: LACG/A00455 Brand: Oscar de la Renta Designer: Oscar De La Renta Collection: SS 2018 Materi...
Luca Luca Size 42 / 12 Gold Metallic Silk Deco Style Sequin Bib 20s Style Dress
By LUCA LUCA
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new early 2000s vintage LUCA LUCA gold metallic 1920s style sequined bib collar shift dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn matte gold sequins on the attached bib on the front.
Gucci 1980s Black Silk Long Sleeve Gown
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with our Gucci 1980s Black Silk Long Sleeve Gown—a timeless and classic piece that exudes sophistication and refinement. This long sleeve floor-lengt...
Black & Red Silk Lamé Antique & Metallic Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Black & Red Silk Lamé Antique & Metallic Lace Gown Decade: Material: Silk
Lanvin Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Halter
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Lanvin Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Halter. Simple and flattering halter neckline is held by a wide band of black silk velvet trimmed with bright green satin ribbon. The motif is repea...
Iceberg Floral Print Silk Dress With Fringe Hem & Embroidered Trim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Iceberg dress combines elegant silk with a kimono-inspired silhouette, featuring delicate floral prints and intricate embroidered trim. Its playful fringe adds movement,...
Vintage 1920's blush silk chiffon beaded flapper dress silver and pink UK 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
Full of opulent original details, rendered in the most luxurious fashion, this rare 1920's piece is a beauty to behold . The rounded neckline is framed by wide shoulder straps and a...
1990s Gianni Versace Red Lace Insert Silk Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in Concord, NC
Gianni Versace vintage red long slip dress with sheer lace inserts and a criss cross back. Size: No size tag, refer to measurements for best fit Condition: Excellent condition Me...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent AD Campaign F/W 2003 Silk Green Ruffle Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Dress F/W 2003 Collection Label with size missing - please check measurements. 100% Silk, Finished with Ruffles, Back Zip Closure, Fa...
Vintage Bob Mackie 1990s Size 6 Black, White and Blue Silk Fit n' Flare Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 1990s BOB MACKIE black, white and blue silk sequined and beaded fit n' flare short sleeve dress!
New Tom Ford for Gucci 2002 Collection Black Silk Deep Plunge Open Back Dress 44
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Deep Plunging Dress Gown 2002 Gothic Collection Designer size 44 - US 8 100% Silk, Deep Plunge, Open Back, Double Spaghetti Straps, Ribbon Applique,...
Yves Saint Laurent S/S 2012 Stefano Pilati Purple Silk Taffeta Mini Dress or Top
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL by Stefano Pilati purple and black silk taffeta micro mini strapless dress or top ! Features a boned tailored bodice with flirty fortuny pleated trapeze s...
Gucci Backless Silk Halter Gown S/S 2010
By Gucci, Frida Giannini
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous elegant black silk dress from Gucci S/S 2010 collection. The halter style dress has a front plunging cut out below a fabulous silver grey choker style collar with adjustab...
Yves Saint Laurent SS 1987 Runway YSL Yellow Bow Print Silk Blouse + Skirt Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and beautiful vintage 80s ( Spring Summer 1987 ) YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche YSL runway bow print wrap blouse and skirt suit ensemble! Features a beautiful canary yellow, wit...
F/W 2007 Look #20 Vintage Gucci Crystal and Gem Embellished Silk Dress 38, 42
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Gucci Crystal and Gem Embellished Silk Dress F/W 2007 Runway Look #20 Black with Floral Print, 100% Silk, Crystal and Gem Side Bow Decoration, Open Back, Fully Lined, Stret...
Galanos Spring 1984 Black Silk Tiered Gown with Pink Flower
By James Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderfully feminine dress has been crafted from a sheer silk chiffon in a timeless shade of midnight black.
Valentino F/W 2005 Burgundy Iridescent Taffeta Silk Gown
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
Burgundy iridescent taffeta silk gown Valentino featuring a strapless bodice with smocked ruffle detailing at the bust and empire waistline. The dress showcases extensive shirring an...
New Versace $8725.00 Silk White Laser-Cut Out Leather Bustier Dress Gown 40 US 6
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Versace Printed Silk Dress Gown Designer size - 40 ( US 6) 100% Silk, White Leather Bustier with Laser-Cut Out Details, Fully Lined In Silk, Back Zip Closure. Made in Italy New ...
2018 Elie Saab Documented Turquoise Lace and Silk Gown
By Elie Saab
Located in London, GB
This dress was designed as part of Elie Saab’s Resort 2018 collection (look 24 of 48). Of complex construction, it is tailored from a fluid silk-crepe in a vibrant aqua, seafoam-turq...
Arnold Scassi Embroidered Lace Silk Strapless Gown 1990s
By Arnold Scaasi, Arnold Scassi
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning gown from Arnonld Scaasi in beautiful black and gold silk cut work & embroidery on a black net background. It is bustier style, strapless with an inner boned corset. The...
$10,400Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Gianni Versace Couture Silk Chiffon Butterfly & Crystal
By Gianni Versace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gianni Versace Autumn-Winter 1999 Pink Silk Chiffon Butterfly Mini Dress Designer Background Gianni Versace, a visionary in haute couture, is celebrated for his daring designs and i...
NEW 2013 COMME DES GARCONS silk gown with flower detail
By Rei Kawabuko, Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Cream dress with floral detail designed by Rei Kawakubo for Comme Des Garcons dating to the 2013 Spring/Summer collection. Dress constructed in tones of cream and ivory in a soft woo...
MA Cream Embroidered Silk Fringe Piano Shawl Bridal Gown
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Cream Embroidered Silk Fringe Piano Shawl Bridal Gown Decade: Material: Embroidered Silk Measurements Bust : 30 in. Waist : 26 in. Hip : 32 in.
Jackie Rogers Silk One Shoulder Gown and Jacket
By Jackie Rogers
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous bright pink silk gazar gown by Jackie Rogers. It has a one shoulder boned bodice with angled rows of silk wrapping around the dress to the hem. It is lined in matching s...
New Prabal Gurung Green and Black Color Block Size 6 / 8 Silk Mod Sheath Dress
By Prabal Gurung
Located in San Diego, CA
$1,695 New PRABAL GURUNG green and black color blocked sheath silk dress! Has a mod 1960s / 60s style, with a fitted bodice, and straight skirt. Slightly dipped hem in the back is a ...
Valentino New Cut out Silk Gown SS 2001
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible off white silk gown from Valentino. It is sleeveless with cut outs at the waist front, sides and back which including the chest décolletage are covered in fine black c...
1980s James Galanos Silk A-Line Dress in Bold B/W & Red Floral Print w Ruffles
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s James Galanos Silk A-Line Dress in Bold B/W & Red Floral Print w Ruffles At Neckline and Back of Shoulders: A divinely graphic large-scale, stylized floral carnation print. Mu...
Tom Ford for Gucci 2003 Collection Silk Nude Stretch Bandage Dress It.38 - US 4
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Nude Bandage Cocktail Dress Italian size 38 - US 4 2003 Collection Nude Stretchy Sexy Bandage Dress Side Zip Closure 71% Silk, 20% Nylon, 9% Spandex Made in Italy ...
1990s Yves Saint Laurent Size 40 / US 6 - 8 Navy Blue Black Silk Lace 90s Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL navy blue silk and black silk and lace dress ! Features a luxurious navy silk body with black sheer lace accents.
New Marchesa Ombré Fringed Bow Mini Silk Dress US 6 as seen on Eva Longoria
By Marchesa
Located in Montgomery, TX
Marchesa Ombre Fringed Dress. US size 6. S/S 2009 Collection. Same dress was worn by Eva Longoria in Emmy Awards and Blake Lively in 'Gossip Girl'. Real red carpet dress and truly ex...
$3,596Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar de la Renta F/W 2004 Black Silk Ostrich Feather Beaded Embellished Dress 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Black Feather Embellished Cocktail Dress F/W 2004 Runway Collection USA size - 6 Black flowers laser-cut tulle finished with 3-D petals application and bead...
Vintage 1960's silver lurex silk organza cocktail dress sixties lurex UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This sparkling 1960's silver lurex and white organza brocade dress in a paisley pattern, is the perfect little number to add a touch of sparkle to your wardrobe. The deep V shaped...
Alexander McQueen S/S 2017 White Silk Wrap Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Paris, FR
White silk wrap gown Alexander McQueen from the Spring/Summer 2017 collection. Features deep V-neckline with short sleeves and fitted bodice that extends into a floor-length silhouet...
Grey Cortana Tie-Dye Silk Gown Size IT 40
Located in New York, NY
Grey tie-dye silk gown by Cortana. Short sleeves. Asymmetrical V-neckline. Slit at front hem. Side closure. 22" bust, 26" waist, 42" length, 12" shoulder width.
1960's Galanos Black Silk Chiffon Gown
By Galanos
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning and elegant late 1960's Galanos couture black silk chiffon gown. Fitted halter style bodice with vertical gathering at bust and horizontal gathers across waist. Halter strap...
1970s HERMES Brown And creme Silk Print Jacket
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Chic HERMES Silk Jacket/ Blazer silk print in Brown and creme. label : HERMES Sport Fit size Small / US 2/4
Oscar de la Renta Beaded Silk Column
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Oscar de la Renta Beaded Black Silk Column with empire cut. Elaborately beaded bodice in tinsel, crystals, beads, embroidery and silk covered "stones". Motif continues to back where ...
Gucci Fall 2010 Runway Size 48 / US 12 Khaki Nude Tan Gold Cut Out Silk Dress
By Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
From the house of GUCCI Fall / Winter 2010 khaki and gold cut-out silk runway dress ! Designed by Frida Giannini, this dress is the perfect compliment to a woman’s figure.
Vintage Jacqueline De Ribes Black Silk Gown
By Jacqueline de Ribes
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980s Vintage Jacqueline De Ribes black silk chiffon illusion gown. Bust; 34 inches
2015 Versace Documented Gold Beaded Silk Gown with High Slit
By Versace
Located in London, GB
This mesmerising gown was designed by Donatella Versace in 2015. Supermodel Irina Shayk wore this dress to the premiere of Sicario at Cannes the same year. Incredibly detailed and gl...
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
1960s French Couture Organza Dress with Embroidered and Beaded Bodice
Located in London, GB
Vibrant 1960s French couture turquoise silk-satin evening dress. Created from turquoise silk-satin, it has a sheer organza overlay, creating a luminous layered effect.
Vintage Versace Embellished Black Silk Mermaid Gown
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage VERSACE Gown, Mid 2000-s Black color, mermaid design and artfully embellished body with open back - ensure a stunning silhouette. IT Size 38 - US 2 Under bust 30", waist 26",...
Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci Black Silk Ruffle Gown late 2000s
By Riccardo Tisci, Givenchy
Located in Milano, IT
• Rare Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci evening gown from the late 2000s • Crafted in fluid black silk with a soft satin finish and dramatic elongated silhouette • Deep plunging neckline f...
1990's Valentino White Silk and Rhinestone Gown
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning Valentino white silk crepe gown from the 1990's. Sleeveless with a v neckline that is hand embellished with a 0.5" silver sequin and beaded trim that reflects the light beau...
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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