1930S Magenta Silk Velvet Asymmetrically Draped & Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Magenta Silk Velvet Asymmetrically Draped & Beaded Gown
1930S Magenta Silk Velvet Asymmetrically Draped & Beaded Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Magenta Silk Velvet Asymmetrically Draped & Beaded Gown
Ombre Silk Chiffon Rose Print Gown, Isabell Gerhart
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Ombre Silk Chiffon Rose Print Gown from the 1970's. Simple fitted top with full sheer sleeves and full skirt. Black overprint rose florals are perfectly placed onto the front...
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Black Marabou & Silk Shrug
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elizabeth Mason Couture Marabou garment is composed of a superiorly supple marabou in a stunning black hue. Features a hook and eye closure. Designed in Beverly Hills. This is ...
1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown, Paul Poiret Textile
By Paul Poiret
Located in New York, NY
1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown made of Paul Poiret Designed Textile. Elegant design with draped bodice caught up into a large bow on left shouder. Simple straight cut with a circular ...
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Chado Ralph Rucci Layered Iridescent Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown
By Ralph Rucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chado Ralph Rucci silk chiffon strapless layered, draped gown with train in purple and tobacco brown. Three layers of iridescent silk chiffon, the strapless column gown has a deep ce...
1940s Haute Couture Blue Moiré Silk Halter-Neck Maxi Gown
Located in London, GB
This incredible couture made gown was designed in the 1940s but alas, the dress has lost its labels. Tailored from the most beautiful thick moiré silk in indigo blue, it is cut to a ...
1970S Hand Printed Tropical Floral Japanese Silk Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1970S Hand Printed Tropical Floral Japanese Silk Kimono
Alfred Bosand Ivory beaded Bodice Silk chiffon Gown, 1970s
By Alfred Bosand
Located in Boca Raton, FL
From the 1970s, this elegant gown is a fine example Bosand’s craftsmanship and eye for beauty. Done in an ivory silk chiffon embellished with hand appliqued beads and sequins, this d...
Beautiful Vintage Richilene 1970s Black Silk Velvet + Nude Lace Chiffon Gown
By Richilene, Richilene NY
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 70s RICHILENE for NEIMAN MARCUS black silk velvet and nude lace chiffon full length evening dress!
1930S Black Silk Satin Halter Bow Neck Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Satin Halter Bow Neck Gown
Bob Mackie Vintage Couture Custom Made Black Silk Sequin Beaded Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage BOB MACKIE Couture CUSTOM MADE evening dress! This beauty is one-of-a-kind, and was made for one of Mackie's personal close friends, and cost $12,000 in 1986!
Fabrice Couture Silk Beaded Camisole and Skirt Set 1990s
By Fabrice, Fabrice New York Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous 2 piece set skirt and camisole set from Coty award winner designer Fabrice's Couture collection in black semi sheer silk covered in glass beads and with sequin accents. Th...
2003 Stella McCartney Brown Silk Satin Long-Sleeve Gown with Cut-Outs
By Stella McCartney
Located in London, GB
This elegant Stella McCartney gown is from 2003 and echoes some of the silhouettes seen on the Fall 2004 runway. Unworn, it still has the Bergdorf Goodman retail tags attached. A b...
1910's French Couture Blue Silk Chiffon Gold Embroidered Long Sleeve Belted Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite 1910's French Couture evening gown in a regal shade of midnight blue. This intricate piece is composed of several layers of delicate silk chiffon including an inner lini...
Stunning Nolan Miller Cardinal Red Tufted Silk Gown
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a stunning Nolan Miller design. The gown is composed of a beautiful cardinal red silk. The vibrant red silk is complimented by the crafted design of the tufted neckline. The ...
Elizabeth Mason Couture Black Silk Jersey "Uta" Gown
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gorgeous black silk jersey "Uta" gown, by Elizabeth Mason Couture. The "Uta" gown highlights her signature drape design which contours the curves of the female silhouette t...
$3,116Sale Price|20% Off
NWT Oscar de la Renta $5490 S/S 2015 Green Silk Taffeta Feather Beads Dress US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar de la Renta Green Silk Taffeta Embellished Cocktail Dress S/S 2015 Collection US size - 6 ( please check measurements) 100% Silk Taffeta, Ostrich Feathers, Beads and Sequin...
Rochas Vintage Inspired Harlow Bias Cut Silk Gown NWT
By Rochas, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
As seen on the runway Jean Harlow 1930's inspired gown designed by Rochas. Fashioned of eggshell white silk charmeuse with plunging neckline; spaghetti straps; chemise style bodice...
Sonia Rykiel Silk Beaded Gown with Elaborate Sheer Back 1990s
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful full length beaded black silk gown from Sonia Rykiel. There are lines of tubular black glass beads the full length of the dress and the front bodice is accented with a si...
1990S White & Grey Silk Chiffon Lace Appliqué Empire Waist Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. Decade: 1990s. Material: Silk Chiffon. Vintage...
Rainbow Alexander McQueen Spring 2008 La Dame Bleue Silk Butterfly Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
Rainbow silk butterfly wing pring plisse gown by Alexander McQueen. From the Spring 2008 La Dame Bleue Collection. Plunging neckline. Long sleeves. 40" bust, 27" waist, 64" length, 1...
VICTORIA ROYAL Embellished Yellow Silk Gown Size 4
By Victoria Royal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victoria Royal gown is composed of a yellow silk chiffon with pink floral applique and rhinestones. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition, one sm...
LACLEDES Pink Silk Embellished Jacket Size Medium Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Lacledes jacket is composed of an embellished pink silk. The jacket features silver beading throughout and a center front zipper. An amazing design and unique piece for any ward...
Pauline Sheh Black Silk Beaded Gown Size 10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a striking Pauline Sheh design. The gown is composed of a black silk featuring a heavily beaded fringe design. There is a center back zipper closure for ease of access. Made ...
Roberto Cavalli Grey Silk Jersey One Shoulder Beaded Gown - 42
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Roberto Cavalli Grey Silk Jersey One Shoulder Beaded Gown - 42 This beautiful gown is in good condition. The dress is made of a poly-blend material and is lined in silk. The dress i...
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE Apricot Silk Gown of the late Betsy Bloomingdale
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE Apricot Silk Gown. Please see the measurements included in this listing and feel free to ask questions should you require additional information on this Haute...
Vivienne Westwood Vintage Runway 2012 Queen's Diamond Jubilee Corseted Silk Gown
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vintage Vivienne Westwood Runway 2012 Queen's Diamond Jubilee Corseted Draped Silk Dress. Dress features an all over antique Union Jack print on 100% Silk Chiffon in a maxi length. T...
NWT Gucci F/W 2005 Silk High-Low Cut-Out Gunmetal Brown Black Net Dress Gown 40
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Gucci High-Low Cut-Out Silk Dress Gown F/W 2005 Collection Designer size - 40 ( run small - please check measurements). Gunmetal Brown Silk with Black Net Overlay Inserts, Cut-Ou...
Gianni Versace Vintage 80s Bustier Top & Balloon Trousers Black Silk Set
By Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Versace by Gianni Versace Vintage 1980s silk/wool mix and velvet fabric set . This elegant designer outfit shows the bold, structured style that was popular in the 1980s. The set is ...
Bollywood Star Silk Sari Custom Designer Beaded Embroidered Gown
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Amazing vintage Bollywood star silk sari custom designer beaded gown. Classy brocade blouse embroidered with pearl and metallic threads with extensive bead work, appliqué and embell...
Loris Azzaro Black Silk Halter Gown with Beaded Bodice, Circa 1970
By Loris Azzaro Couture
Located in Paris, FR
From Loris Azzaro’s glamorous 1970s era, this long evening gown in black silk chiffon is a stunning example of his mastery of sensual elegance. The halter-style bodice, crafted from ...
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Naeem Kahn Heavily Embellished Champagne Silk Gown-Size 10
By Naeem Khan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Naeem Kahn Heavily Embellished Champagne Silk Gown-Size 10 This spectacular Naeem Kahn creation is made of a wonderful champagne colored heavy silk and is lined in an additional lay...
Designer Vintage 1980s Silk Satin High-Low Gown with Bow Waist
Located in New York, NY
It is amazingly well constructed, of silk satin. The bodice is incredibly fitted, with boned details and cups formed around the chest like a corset.
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Cut Out Black Silk Ruched One Shoulder Dress It. 40
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Cut Out Silk One Shoulder Black Dress F/W 2003 Collection Designer size - 40 92% Silk, 8% Spandex; One Shoulder, Cut-Out Detail, Open Back, Ruched Details. Double...
Roberto Cavalli c. 2009 Pink Black Pleated Silk Beaded Cut Out Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roberto Cavalli circa 2009 cut out gown in a reddish pink with black abstract patterning throughout. Grecian-style cut, hand gathered into intricate weaving of pleated silk layers, d...
Black Silk Bias Gown with Beading and Flower Appliqué, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Romantic and elegant 1930's gown. Black silk crepe decorated with clear micro glass beads trailing across the neckline, straps, and back. Two black peony-esque flowers are appliqué t...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Hand Beaded / Pearled Floral Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier 1990's Vintage Light dusty grey/blue/green-ish color 100% silk Delicate floral pattern with glas...
Valentino Set Haute Couture Pleated Skirt in Silk Crepe
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino - Set Haute Couture composed of a top entirely embroidered with pearls and sequins, and a pleated skirt in silk crepe. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Additional inform...
Vintage Ralph Lauren 1990s Champagne Gold Silk Satin Bias Cut Halter Neck Gown 4
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1990s Ralph Lauren champagne gold 100% silk satin, bias cut, halter neck evening gown. Marked size 4.
New Oscar $5490 De La Renta S/S 2015 Silk Black Ostrich Feather Beads Dress US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar De La Renta Silk Taffeta Embellished Cocktail Dress S/S 2015 Collection Designer size US 8 ( please check measurements). 100% Silk Taffeta, Ostrich Feathers, Beads and Sequ...
Giorgio Armani 06 python print cropped top & silk nude ruffle skirt combination
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE This is an absolutely beautiful combination, combining Look 34 and 45 from Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2006. The skirt also featured in the campaign that season. ...
Vintage 1940's Silk Tiered Wildflower Print Gown UK 12 US 8
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the darkest shade of black crepe silk, with a brightly coloured watercolour style floral pattern of wild flowers and tulips, this original 1940's tiered gown, is sure to ...
Alexander McQueen - Silk Shift Dress - Cascading Side Panel - Pink + Black Print
By McQ Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen
Located in KENT, GB
Product Details: Alexander McQueen - Silk Shift Dress - Pink + Black Abstract Print - Draped Cascading Side Panel + Tie-Back Detail - Side Zip Fasten Label: McQ Alexander McQueen Siz...
S/S 2000 Ralph Lauren Runway Faux Pearl Beaded Backless Silk Gown
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Ralph Lauren Collection gown from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection is cut in a fitted, floor-length silhouette with a softly flared hem. It is crafted in black silk chiffon wit...
Ensemble Jean-Louis Scherrer Silk Crepe Ruffle Mesh Ensemble
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Scherrer -Silk crepe ruffle and silver rhinestone mesh ensemble. No size indicated, it corresponds to a 34FR/36FR. To note, presence of pulled threads. Additional information: Dime...
2008 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz One Shoulder Green Silk Gown
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2008 Lanvin One shoulder silk gown. See runway image attached. Marked size 38, fit US siz 4/6 B: 36” W: 30” H: open Front L: 49” Rear L: 77”
1970s Bill Blass Chocolate Brown Silk Chiffon Rhinestone Strapless Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite vintage late 70s Bill Blass Couture chocolate brown silk chiffon rhinestone encrusted evening gown and large matching shawl / wrap !
Peach Silk Chiffon Art Deco Pleated Edge Trimmed Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Peach Silk Chiffon Art Deco Pleated Edge Trimmed Gown from the 1930's. Pleated trim is used to edge the cape collar, sleeves and create neckline flowers. Hook and eye closure...
1920s French Jet Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Tunic Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
1920s French Jet Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Tunic Gown: Pointed center front and back hemline, V-neck and back. Beading utilzes a variety of shapes and sizes in a banded bias pattern,...
NWT's ROBERTO CAVALLI 2018 Crystal Embellished Black Beaded Silk Ball Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Roberto Cavalli FW18 Original Price $15,995 and it looks it Voluminous Evening Gown Long sleeve sheer net with silver crystals The body of the gown is sheer Jet black but edited the ...
ROBERTO CAVALLI Orange/Gold Silk Foil Print Shirred One Shoulder Gown
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...
rare PRADA 2023 Runway yellow black viscose silk abstract train gown IT40 S
By Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare PRADA 2023 Runway yellow black viscose silk abstract print long train gown IT40 S Reference: TGAS/F01092 Brand: Prada Designer: Lorenzo Serafini Collection: Fall/Winter 2023 "Ta...
Valentino Fall 2007 Purple Silk Satin Gown with Cascading Tiered Ruffles
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
Long purple silk satin gown with an asymmetric one-shoulder strap and a full column silhouette entirely constructed from soft, overlapping tiered ruffles. Size UK8 - IT40 - FR36 - S...
Roberto Cavalli Runway Fall 2006 Sequin Black Silk Chiffon Size 44 Plunging Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy ROBERTO CAVALLI Runway Fall / Winter 2006 black silk chiffon sequined plunging dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout. 1970s style with a plunging halter nec...
1990s Gold Metallic Lace Vintage Bridal lined with Silk Charmeuse Gown
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...
Valentino F/W 2009 Teal-to-Black Ombré Ruched Silk Sleeveless Gown
By Valentino
Located in Paris, FR
From the F/W 2009 collection of Valentino, this floor-length sleeveless gown is executed in a luminous silk that graduates from deep teal at the bodice to near-black at the hem. The ...
J Mendel Spring 2013 Magenta Purple Bohemian Ruffled Silk Long Sleeve Gown
By J Mendel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Romantic and regal J. Mendel S/S 2013 gown as seen on the runway. Diaphonous layers of pleated silk georgette make up the flowing skirt. Sheer bishop sleeves gather at the 3/4 arm fo...
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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