Rare Chanel Archival F/W 1993 velvet corset bustier silk gown Lauren Bezos
By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel archival Fall Winter 1993 by Karl Lagerfeld runway velvet corset bustier chiffon silk gown (on the catwalk on the French top model Estelle Lefebure) on the ad campaign on...
Vivienne Westwood purple silk taffeta mermaid skirt and corset top, c. 1997
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood Couture purple silk taffeta evening ensemble. High waisted hip hugging mermaid maxi skirt and pleated corset top with lace up fastening. c. 1997
1930s Black Bias-Cut Silk Velvet Gown w Pleated Ruffled Neckline & Low Back
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Black Bias-Cut Silk Velvet Gown w Pleated Ruffled Neckline & Low Back: A super hard-to-find authentic 1930s gown that is right out of a Jean Harlow movie! Super-low, plunging ...
Gucci by Tom Ford A/W 2003 Runway Corset Gown in Stretch Black Silk
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
GUCCI BY TOM FORD CORSET GOWN IN BLACK SILK SIZE 42 IT Iconic Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Stretch Black Corset Maxi Dress Gown F/W 2003 Runway Collection. Features a plunging necklin...
Vintage Liancarlo Couture Size 10 Black Off Shoulder Silk Velvet Burn Out Gown
By Liancarlo, Liancarlo Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1990s LIANCARLO COUTURE black silk chiffon and lightweight silk velvet burnout evening dress!
1980s Geoffrey Beene Black Lace & Cream Silk Gown W/ Exaggerated Shoulders
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Geoffrey Beene Black Lace & Cream Silk Gown W/ Exaggerated Shoulders. Lined black silk lace surplice bodice embellished with silk satin bows and stiffened butterfly wing sleeve...
Vintage Roberto Cavalli FW 2004 Black Silk Crocodile Pattern Embellished Gown 40
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Roberto Cavalli Black Embellished Dress Gown Italian size - 40 ( please check measurements) Songstress Carole Samaha looks effortlessly chic in a crocodile-shaped, encrusted ...
Escada Silver Sequin Feather Rosette on Cord Lattice Work & Cream Silk Gown 40
By Escada
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Escada rare silver sequins, silver tube beads, crystal rhinestones & feather rosettes, cream silk gown. Scoop neck, princess seam gown with cap sleeves, yoke front, sides & back ar...
MORPHEW ATELIER Navy Blue & Pink Silk Chiffon & Lace Gown with Velvet Floral Ap
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Navy Blue & Pink Silk Chiffon & Lace Gown with Velvet Floral Appliqué Size 4
Vivienne Westwood Couture navy striped silk corset and skirt set, ss 1998
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood Couture navy striped chiffon evening two piece ▪ 100% Silk ▪ Off-shoulder corset with draped neckline ▪ Internal boning designed to cinch the waist and push brea...
1990s Michael Casey Silk Ombre Botanical-Patterned Strapless Gown W/ Train
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1990s Michael Casey silk ombre botanical-patterned silk chiffon strapless gown with ruching and gathering at bodice. Asymmetrical delicate bronze toned bamboo leaf beaded g...
Morphew Atelier Amber & Red Hand Embroidered Silk Bias Fringed Piano Shawl gown
Located in New York, NY
This piece is hand made from antique silk which is over 100 years old, so it does sow a few signs of age such as pin holes and small spots. This is to be seen as a sign of age and th...
$1,200Sale Price|50% Off
Lesage Beaded Embroidered Silk Vest Bias Chiffon Skirt by Maggie Norris Couture
By Maggie Norris Couture, Maggie Norris
Located in New Hope, PA
The Lesage Paris atelier used silver and white beads and cream silk and silver metallic threads to create the honey bees on this silk taffeta vest from Maggie Norris Couture. Documen...
Mollie Parnis 1970s Red + Pink + Gold Silk Chiffon Flower Print 70s Gown
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 1970s MOLLIE PARNIS red, pink and gold gown / maxi dress! Tailored high neck bodice with a forgiving and flattering full skirt that features a red velvet bow belt. L...
$1,965Sale Price|40% Off
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Runway Silk JUMPSUIT 2011 Sz 42 with a 1970's Vibe
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Fall/Winter 2011 Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston 1970's Brand New With Tags $3275 Italian Sz 42 Gucci Silk Ju...
1980s Ted Lapidus Size 6 Turquoise Blue Silk Beaded Sequin Vintage 80s Gown
By Ted Lapidus
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 1990s TED LAPIDUS turquoise blue silk beaded evening halter gown ! Features thousands of hand-sewn beads in silver and blue, sequins in blue and pearls throughout the...
Oscar de la Renta Bold Print Silk Organza Ruffle Trim Scoop Neckline Gown 1970s
By Oscar de la Renta Active
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare, Oscar de la Renta bold print silk organza, ruffle trim, low scoop neckline evening gown from the 1970s.
1980 Galanos Silk Chiffon Print Bold Shoulder Cocktail Dress W/ Crystal Beading
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
James Galanos 1980s silk devore cocktail dress embellished with a universe of crystals, beads and bling! A bold 80s high-syle shoulder silhouette with a draped bodice and fitted wai...
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Fall 2003 Runway Black Silk Chiffon Gown Size 38
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational collectible vintage Fall 2003 YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche by TOM FORD black silk chiffon long sleeve runway evening gown ! Features a plunging neckline that can be wo...
1980S GALANOS Blush Pink Silk Crystal & Sequin Beaded Lace Blouse With Chiffon
By Galanos
Located in New York, NY
The pants are double layered and cut on the bias with side slits. Hemmed with the most beautiful haute couture grade baby hand rolled seams. Clothing will very simply never be made t...
1970S VALENTINO Black Silk Crepe Gown With Beaded Crystal Roses & Epic Passemen
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Demi Couture construction with a fitted internal bustier & hand set zipper. Fully lined in self fabric. 1970S VALENTINO Black Silk Crepe Gown With Beaded Crystal Roses & Epic Passem...
1950S PIERRE BALMAIN Black & Blue Haute Couture Silk Organza Beaded Trained Gow
By Pierre Balmain
Located in New York, NY
Gown is missing label and is priced accordingly. True Haute Couture construction fully boned and lined in silk faille in the bodice and satin back crepe in the skirt. Exceptional han...
$1,836Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Ceil Chapman Size 6 Black Silk Chiffon Fully Sequined Long Sleeve Gown 50s
By Ceil Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare museum quality early 50s vintage Ceil Chapman black silk chiffon sequin evening gown. Impeccable tailoring and fit one would expect from Chapman.
Bill Blass Blue & Purple Silk Strapless Bubble Gown w/Matching Scarf
By Bill Blass
Located in Studio City, CA
Bill Blass watermark silk strapless gown in an impressionist swirl of blues, greens and purples. The fabric has been treated with what looks like a mixture of batik meets tie-dye. Th...
Oscar De La Renta Resort 2015 Neon Pink Silk Strapless Column Gown Emmy Awards
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
A study in modern Hollywood glamour, this strapless silk taffeta column gown from Oscar de la Renta’s Resort 2015 collection captures the designer’s signature balance of structure an...
Brown Regency Silk Crêpe Kimono Obi Gown w Crystal Batwing Sleeves - M, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Dignified and statuesque, this gown combines the modesty and rigor of a kimono with the body conscious glamour of the 1930s. The high cut asymmetrical bodice and inset obi waist deta...
2000S CAROLINA HERRERA Cranberry Red Silk Jacquard Button Front & Trained Gown
Located in New York, NY
Tagged a size 12 2000S CAROLINA HERRERA Cranberry Red Silk Jacquard Button Front & Trained Gown With Slit
Oscar de la Renta Deep Navy Silk Demi-Couture Elizabethan Revival Gown - S, 1971
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Tucson, AZ
Celebrating the headlong revival of boho romanticism, this exceptional piece conjures the breathless femininity of Romeo's Juliet with de la Renta's demi-couture architectural precis...
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 1997 Black Silk Viscose Column Slip Gown — IT 40
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
A defining archive piece from Tom Ford’s Spring Summer 1997 collection for Gucci — one of the most celebrated seasons of his tenure and a landmark moment in 1990s fashion. This floor...
1980s Gold Silk Fully Bugle Beaded Gown with Rhinestone & Gold Filigree Trim
Located in New York, NY
Tag Marked as Size 10 Decade: 1980s Material: Silk Vintage condition: Good Measurements Overall length: 42 in. Garment width: in. US: S
NWT S/S 2006 Versace by Donatella Sheer Plunging Backless Silk Satin Slip Gown
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The dress features soutache appliqué in an ornate baroque-inspired scrollwork design that forms the shoulder straps. Constructed from intricate cording sewn directly onto the silk sa...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit!
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Made to Order Silk "Rose" Wrap Feathers Rhinestones
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elizabeth Mason Couture "Rose Wrap" is fashioned from the finest silk and is created at Elizabeth Mason's Beverly Hills Atelier. This wrap is available in a variety of fine si...
1940S Champagne Rayon & Silk Silver Lamé Jacquard Quilted Gown With Appliqué B
Located in New York, NY
1940S Champagne Rayon & Silk Silver Lamé Jacquard Quilted Gown With Appliqué Bodice
1970S GALANOS Cranberry Red Paisley Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Crystal Beaded Go
Located in New York, NY
1970S GALANOS Cranberry Red Paisley Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Crystal Beaded Gown
$1,396Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Demi Couture Light Blue Cinderella Silk Chiffon Taffeta 3/4 Sleeves Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Have your Cinderella moment in this beautiful 1950s light blue silk chiffon and taffeta evening gown dress ! Features 3/4 sleeves with a tailored bodice and full skirt.
Vintage 1930s Gold Silk Lamé Strapless Gown & Beadwork Gown UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly magnificent 1930's gold silk lamé dress, embellished with trailing gunmetal grey and silver beadwork, is a phenomenal piece to add to your evening-wear wardrobe.
$1,150Sale Price|26% Off
Alfred Bosand Vintage Black & Gold Plisse Pleated Ruffle Sleeve Silk Gown
By Alfred Bosand
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage ALFRED BOSAND couture black and gold gown! Features a silk accordion pleated gold skirt with attached black silk velvet bodice. Amazing ruffled sleeves with same g...
Madame Eme 1920's Custom Brown Silk Gown with Boler Size Small
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Madame Eme set is composed of a brown silk and features a floral accent. There are side hook and eye closures on the dress. The bolero has an open style with draped sleeves. In ...
F/W 2001 Ralph Lauren Runway Black Leather Strap Backless Silk Flare Gown
By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Ralph Lauren’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this black silk gown features a sleek, body-skimming silhouette with a subtle flare at the hem. The design is finished with crossed a...
1970s Luis Estevez Silk Jersey Lipstick Red Strapless Vintage 70s Grecian Gown
By Estevez
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful mid 1970s LUIS ESTEVEZ lipstick red silk jersey strapless Grecian gown / maxi dress ! Features an intricate gathered boned bodice. Full metal zipper up the side with hook-a...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Beaded Full Length Silk Skirt Size 40
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Jean Paul Gaultier skirt is composed of silk with heavy beaded applique. There is a zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurement...
1960s S. Howard Hirsh Chocolate Brown + Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 60s vintage S. HOWARD HIRSH chocolate brown and black silk chiffon vending dress! Features a black paneled bodice, with a brown full length skirt. Slit at back center...
1990s Roland Nivelais Size 10 Kelly Green + Black Silk Taffeta Vintage 90s Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s ROLAND NIVELAIS kelly green and black silk taffeta sleeveless couture evening gown ! Features a flattering ruched bodice with a dramatic train in the back. Blac...
GALANOS 1970's Brown Silk Chiffon Draped Gown Size 4 6
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Galanos gown is composed of a brown silk chiffon. Features a side draped style. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference ...
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE White Silk Jersey Draped Gown Made To Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elizabeth Mason Couture gown is composed of a white silk jersey. This halter gown features a wrap style with waist tie and pleated bust. Effortlessly chic design. Made in Bever...
TRAVILLA Draped Brown Silk Chiffon Gown with Feather Applique Size 8
By Travilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Travilla gown is composed of a brown silk chiffon. Features a center front drape and peasant feather applique. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condi...
Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 2002 Silk Halter Neck Gown with Lace-Up Detailing
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Paris, FR
Press Office Sample. Halter neck gown Gucci crafted from black silk jersey with distinctive lace-up side detailing. Features plunging V-neckline, halter neck construction, and fitted...
CANTU & CASTILLO Red Silk Bias Cut Asymmetrical Gown Size 2-4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Cantu & Castillo gown is composed of a red bias cut silk. Features an asymmetrical one shoulder strap design. In excellent condition. **Please cross-reference measurement...
FRANK TIGNINO Velvet and Silk Lame Black & Silver Gown Size 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Frank Tignino gown is composed of a velvet bodice with a draped silk lame skirt. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. Beautiful design. **Pl...
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE 'Avant Garde' Black Silk Wrap Made to Order
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Elizabeth Mason Couture 'Avant Garde' wrap is composed of a black silk. This wrap can be made to order in a variety of fabrics. An effortlessly chic design for an added touch of...
Jean Allen Black Silk and Lace Gown - S - Circa 1990's
By Jean Allen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Jean Allen gown is long sleeved with a v-neck. It is silk with a lacy trim on the neck and sheer sleeves. There is a waist band and lace detailing on the sleeves. This gown is i...
1960's Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Floral Printed Silk Gown No.158143
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in Studio City, CA
Early 1960's Pierre Balmain No. 158143 haute couture silk organza floral print gown with multi-layered ruffle trim at the neckline and hem. There a double layer of silk lining at the...
1960S Lemmon Yellow Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown With Matching Cropped
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 ...
Elizabeth Mason Couture Black Silk Doupioni 'Maria' Gown Made-to-Measure
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an extremely elegant black "Maria" gown, by Elizabeth Mason Couture. The 'Maria' gown has a mermaid silhouette with a dramatic neckline . This is a couture custom order and...
BARACCI Gold & Yellow Silk Lace Embellished Corset Gown Size 8-10
By Baracci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Barraci gown is composed of a gold and yellow lace/silk combination which is embellished with rhinestones. There is a boned foundation, center back zipper closure, and corset s...
$1,400
Belle Epoque Silk Gown
Located in Sharon, CT
Silk satin ecru gown with Brussels lace and dotted tulle on sleeves, and seed pearl tassels attached to sleeves and base of dress.
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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