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...
Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe Silk Crepe Print Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloé
Located in New York, NY
Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe Silk Crepe Print Gown from the 1970's. Charming faux wrap one piece design with attached peplum detail. Floral silk damask crepe print which closes with a se...
Simone Rocha S/S 2024 Silk White Bow Gown
By Simone Rocha
Located in London, GB
Simone Rocha Spring Summer 2024 Silk white cream long bow gown. The dress features a dramatic bow-like draping at the shoulders and additional bow accents at the sleeve cuffs and wai...
MA Black Silk Chiffon & Shredded Lace Punk Rock Gown
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Black Silk Chiffon & Shredded Lace Punk Rock Gown Material: Silk Vintage condition: Measurements Bust : 33 in Waist : 25 in Hip : 36 in
Dries Van Noten Ciska Stretch Silk Chiffon Wrap Top Blouse
By Dries van Noten
Located in London, GB
Stunning Dries Van Noten Ciska stretch-silk chiffon wrap top. Unworn. Made from scarlet red silk mix, it has a double layered, draped front and semi sheer wrap back with side ties. H...
Etro, balloon sleeve silk jacquard minidress in blue
By Etro
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Etro, balloon sleeve silk jacquard minidress in blue. The item is in very good condition. CONDITION: very good condition SIZE: IT44 - M MEASUREMENTS: length 91 cm, width 45 cm, w...
Jackie Rogers Navy Silk Gown with Sheer Panels
By Jackie Rogers
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful navy blue silk gown with strategically placed sheer panels along the sides of the square neckline and back. Jackie Rogers known for her simple shapes and focus on fit has...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Deadstock 2005 Silk Python Print Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Vintage Deadstock Roberto Cavalli 2005 Silk Python Print Dress. Dress features a bias cut and handkerchief hem with an all over python print, thin spaghetti straps in the same fabric...
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1980s UNGARO cobalt blue silk brocade mermaid gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Ungaro mermaid gown in black and cobalt silk lamé. Inspired by the finest 1950's French tradition, it has a fully boned corset and layers of bias cut ruffles to the floor....
1970s GIVENCHY Black Strapless Silk Organza with detachable sleeves
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Givenchy by Hubert de givenchy strapless black silk organza dress with ruffle and detachable sleeves. ( see (1970s advertising ) Fit size 0/2 measurement: Bust 32” / Waist 24” ...
Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa Navy Silk Gown, 2005
By Calvin Klein Collection
Located in Marlborough, GB
Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa navy silk gown, 2005 Worn by Natalia Vodianova to the launch party of CK’s Euphoria fragrance, which she was the face of. Sensual and minim...
Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 2004 AD Runway Silk Black Plisse Cocktail Belted Dress 40
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Campaign Runway Silk Cocktail Black Dress F/W 2004 Collection Italian size 40 Sexy Black Silk Plisse Dress, Removable Belt, Fully Lined, Stretch, Front Slit, Side ...
Iconic Therry Mugler Gown Hiver Shiva Surrealiste Black Sheer Silk
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail. From Thierry Mugler’s Hiver Shiva Surrealiste Collection, this iconic dress is truly wearable art. Featured on the legendary Runway Show FW 1991 - a season defined by tra...
Gucci Cobalt Blue Silk Gown with Cut outs
By Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous cobalt blue silk gown from Gucci. It has multiple straps in front creating oblong cut outs and a cut out at the upper back also. It skims the body and has a straight ski...
Oscar de la Renta Flower Sequin Silk Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black and white sequin silk gown by Oscar de la Renta. It has long sleeves with zippers at the wrists, is semi fitted with a gathered skirt all completely covered in larg...
1960's Geoffrey Beene Black Silk Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Simple and stunning beautiful Geoffrey Beene 1960s gown. Sleeveless with curved seams at the waist that create a full skirt that with beautiful draping. Invisible zipper up the back ...
1990S Bereda Feredi Black Beaded Silk Empire Waist
Located in New York, NY
Decade: 1990s. Material: Silk . Vintage condition: Excellent. Measurements Bust: 32-34 in. Waist: 32-36 in. Overall length: 66 in. US: 10.
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Silk Dusty Yellow Gold Embellished Gown
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage 100% Silk Golden Dusty Yellow Hues Impeccable beadwork throughout This gown is truly one of a kind amazing, my pictures do not do it justice Size US 12 Excel...
Thierry Mugler Couture Pink Flame Beaded Silk Gown
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Concord, NC
This early 2000’s vintage Thierry Mugler gown features a halter neckline with a plunging V-front. The dress transitions from vibrant fuchsia to deep red, with flame-like cutouts ador...
Moschino Coral Silk Gown Size 44 10
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Moschino gown is composed of a wonderfully supple coral hued silk. There is a center back zipper closure. Made in Italy. In excellent condition. **Please cross-reference mea...
1980s Pauline Trigere Marbleized Silk Print Gown
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful design by Pauline Trigere in a marbleized silk charmeuse print with a low back and criss cross strap design. Features include quilted puff shoulders and tapered sleeves. ...
1999 Gianfranco Ferre Runway Sheer hot pink Silk Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gianfranco Ferre Spring 1999 runway gown Fushcia silk floral applique gown. This gown is made of silk applique on sheer net fabric. Long sleeve and zip on the side. Museum Quality an...
1960's Black Silk Chiffon Tiered Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Attributed to Dior. Stunning 1960's black silk chiffon multi-tiered gown. Tiers are trimmed thinly in black lace. Gown has off the shoulder sleeves and with two spaghetti straps that...
Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 2004 AD Runway Silk Black Plisse Cocktail Dress It. 38
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Campaign Runway Silk Cocktail Black Dress F/W 2004 Collection Designer size 38 Sexy Black Silk Plisse Dress, Fully Lined, Stretch, Front Slit, Side Zip Closure. Ma...
Vintage 1960s Embroidered Silk Organza Gown with Floral Appliqué
Located in New York, NY
This absolutely divine, one-of-a-kind vintage 1960s gown is crafted of trompe-l'œil silk organza that has been embroidered all over to look like lace. The effect is just incredible— ...
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Rosewood Pleated Silk Goddess Gown, circa 2012
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Kingston, NY
A rosewood silk evening gown by Alber Elbaz for Lanvin, from the period in which Elbaz made the house synonymous with modern romance. The bodice is worked entirely in fine radiating ...
Vintage Raw Silk Turquoise Gown by Senatore Moda Milan
Located in London, GB
A stunning raw silk vintage gown by Senatore Moda Milan . The dress has a deep round neckline , original shoulder pads ( can be removed) and short leaves with flower detail on the ...
MORPHEW ATELIER Persimmon & Black Japanese Silk & Patchwork Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Persimmon & Black Japanese Silk & Patchwork Lace Gown with Hurricane Patina Size 4
Vintage Christian Dior S/S 2008 White Silk Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Vintage Christian Dior S/S 2008 white silk gown by John Galliano . Features a draped glamour and architectural tailoring, asymmetrical neckline, sculpted bust details with precise pl...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2003 Draped Silk Corset Dress Fr. 38 - US 6
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Draped Silk Cocktail Dress Fall/Winter 2003 Collection Fr. size 38 - US 6 100% Silk, Rare Mauve Color, Light Weight Corset, Reverse Neckho...
Vintage Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1980s Avant Garde Linen + Silk Strapless Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Avant Garde NINA RICCI Haute Couture 80s black and marigold polka dot strapless evening gown! Features a unique, yet brilliant fabric blend of Irish linen, rayon and silk ta...
1950s Ceil Chapman Navy Silk Shift Dress with White Lace Top
By Ceil Chapman
Located in London, GB
Ceil Chapman was a female American fashion designer working and designing in NYC from the 1940s to the 1960s. She was revered as a creator of super glamorous cocktail and party dress...
VERA WANG 'Made to Order' Silk Blue Cocktail Dress with Lace Trim Size 6-8
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vera Wang gown is composed of blue silk with embellished silver lace trim . There is a center back zipper closure and interior boning. In excellent vintage condition. **...
Loris Azzaro Blue Draped Silk Crepe Gown, Circa 1970
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Paris, FR
This long gown by Loris Azzaro, dating from the 1970s, captures the designer’s fascination with Grecian-inspired sensuality and fluid construction. Crafted in France from azure blue ...
1940's Printed Draped Silk One Shoulder Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 1940's Draped Silk Crepe One Shoulder Gown with ruffled scarf. Draped bodice extends into shoulder with bralette stitched inside for support. Full skirt with panels at each s...
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE 'LIZETTE' Black Silk Chiffon Gown
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elizabeth Mason Couture gown is composed of a sweeping black silk chiffon. This striking gown is composed of approximately 50 yards of silk chiffon. The bodice features a simple...
2019 Runway Documented Givenchy Black Silk One Sleeve Gown
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
World-famous fashion house Givenchy was headed by artistic director Clare Waight Keller between 2017 and 2020. Keller filtered the house’s strong historical references through her le...
New Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Deep Purple Silk Plunging Backless Dress 38 & 44
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Plunging Backless Mini Sexy Dress S/S 2004 Collection Designer sizes available - 38 and 44 90% Silk, 10% Spandex; Deep Purple Color, Cut-Out Detail, Bell Sleev...
1970s Jean Patou Burgundy Plum Silk Charmeuse Gown
By Jean Patou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1970s Jean Patou Silk Charmeuse in Red Plum with long sash. Bust: 38"/ Waist: 28" / Length: 59" Sash/belt: 91" x 4" (see video)
Alexander McQueen S/S 2011 Pleated Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Paris, FR
Pleated silk chiffon strapless gown Alexander McQueen in vibrant red featuring floor-length silhouette with dramatic pleating throughout. Constructed with internal boned bustier in n...
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Size 10 Lipstick Red Avant Garde Silk 3/4 Sleeve Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage late 1980s / 80s OSCAR DE LA RENTA lipstick red 3/4 sleeve silk bow dress! Features a sweetheart neckline, with an oversized Avant Garde red bow attached at the bust...
1990S Black & Purple Rayon Silk Chantilly Lace Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black & Purple Rayon Silk Chantilly Lace Beaded Gown
MA 1920s Antique Japanese Kimono Silk & fringe gown with real stone
Located in New York, NY
1920s MORPHEW ATELIER Antique Japanese Kimono Silk & fringe gown with real stone detail Gown
CHANEL 08A Paris-Venice navy red houndstooth print wool silk shift dress
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 08A Paris-Venice navy red houndstooth print wool silk shift dress Reference: TGAS/E00531 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 08A Paris-Venice Material: Wool, Si...
2000s Valentino Garavani Navy Silk Floral Pleat Beaded Backless Gown
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Valentino Garavani gown from the 2000s is cut in a fitted, floor-length silhouette with a softly flared hem. It is constructed in navy silk with thin spaghetti straps and a back...
Dolce & Gabbana Y2K Iconic Silk Leopard Print Bustier Dresst
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Get ready to turn heads in this drop dead gorgeous Dolce & Gabbana black label dress. Wild jumbo leopard print with decorative quilting. Corseting lace-up grommet detail on both ...
MA Black & Pink Silk Piano Shawl & Lace Fishtail Gown Size
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Black & Pink Silk Piano Shawl & Lace Fishtail Gown Size 4 Decade: Material: Silk Vintage condition: Very Good Measurements Bust : 36 in Waist : 28 in H...
Vintage Velvet and Silk Gown by Regamus London
By Regamus London
Located in London, GB
A great vintage gown by Regamus London. The gown has a black velvet top half with a sweetheart neckline. It has a full skirt, with silk tiers of horizontal and vertical stripe silk. ...
Moschino Couture SS Neon Sign Novelty Print Silk Gown, 2016
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Jeremy Scott for the Moschino Spring/Summer 2016 collection, this eye-catching dress is a true masterpiece. Made from luxurious silk and featuring vibrant neon novelty pr...
Vintage Bellville Sassoon / Lorcan Mullany Cerise Pink Silk Gown
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in London, GB
A headturning vintage silk gown by Bellville Sassoon. In a bright pink silk , the dress has a v neckline and backline with frill detail and layers. The bodice is boned and the dress...
MA 1990s Black Sequined Backless Halter Silk Lined Gown with Bow
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER 1990s Black Sequined Backless Halter Silk Lined Gown with Bow Decade: 1990s Overall length: 61 in. Bust : 32 in. Waist : 26 in.
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Off Shoulder Blue Ruffles Silk Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1986 Yves Saint Laurent off shoulder blue silk organza, with ruffles and sequins cocktail dress. Fit size 6/8 Medium Measurement Bust: 36”. / Waist 32” / Hip 38” Front Hem: 29” Back ...
2000s Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Silk Charmeuse Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Christian Dior by John Galliano purple eggplant silk charmeuse spaghetti strap with ruching and beautiful drapes. Perfect for holiday or wedding. size : 38F / US 6
1950s Ceil Chapman Floral Silk Gown with Back Cape
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Dramatic and bright, this incredible Ceil Chapman evening dress from the 1950s has it all: drama, draping, Hi-low hemline, flattering capped sleeve, fitted shape with appliqué bow, c...
Gertrude Arzt of Huntington Silk/Satin Metallic Gold Gown
Located in Sharon, CT
A rare 1960's formal dress by important American designer Gertrude Arzt of Huntington NY. Indian inspired overall pattern in gold thread on a satin/silk morphing color from yellow t...
MORPHEW ATELIER Cream Silk Charmeuse & Chiffon Beaded Lace Bias Cut Gown
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Cream Silk Charmeuse & Chiffon Beaded Lace Bias Cut Gown Measurements Overall length: 55 in. Bust : 33 in. Waist : 25 in. Hip : 35 in.
Elegant Haute Couture Madame Gres Anthracite Silk Crepe Ensemble
By Madame Gres
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Madame Gres Anthracite Silk Crepe Ensemble from the 1970's. Simple ensemble with underdress and top. Top slips over head with button at neck and open sides. Easy bateau neckl...
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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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.
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