UNWORN Versace by Tim Roeloff Art Print Silk Cocktail Evening Dress 38
By Versace & Tim Roeloffs, Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
GORGEOUS VERSACE SILK DRESS WITH AMAZING ART PRINT BY FAMOUS TIM ROELOFF Roeloffs fused images from old ad campaigns with his trademark scenes of Berlin. The results range from peo...
YVES SAINT LAURENT Safari Silk Tunic Dress 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Genève, CH
Discover an emblem of YSL’s daring elegance: a vintage silk tunic dress from the late 1980s, reimagined in a pale yellow hue. Breathable, fluid, and exquisitely draped, 100% silk len...
Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Dress in Red Silk with Silk Lining, 1995
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - Haute Couture dress in red silk, with a silk lining. No size indicated, it fits a 38FR/40FR. Dress seen on Lady Diana in September 1995 at the Petit Palais in Par...
Elegant 2004 Alberta Ferretti Lilac Crepe Silk full length Evening Gown - Dress
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Sheffield, GB
2004 Alberta Ferretti divine Evening Gown crafted from extremely fine crepe chiffon silk in a lavender - lilac shade featuring a draw tie that can be adjusted under the bust, slightl...
Alexander Mcqueen fushia silk chiffon dress circa 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Eivissa, ES
This stunning Alexander McQueen fuchsia silk dress is a true statement piece from the early 2000s, embodying the brand’s signature avant-garde elegance. Designed to create a striking...
Hanae Mori Haute Couture Printed Silk Chiffon Dress
By Hanae Mori
Located in London, GB
Superb and rare, early Hanae Mori haute couture burgundy chiffon dress. This dress is late 1970s or early 1980s vintage and was formally owned by the wife of an ambassador. The patt...
Gianni Versace Backless Silk Dress with Leather Trim
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous full length black silk gown from Gianni Versace Couture. It has a front scoop neck, a deep cut out back and fabulous tan leather shoulders. It is semi fitted though the ...
Krizia Vintage Braided Silk Bodice Black Formal Maxi Dress
By Krizia
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple but chic black maxi dress by Krizia featuring a braided silk bodice, sweetheart bustline, and spaghetti straps. 20" Front slit. DETAILS Zip + Snap Closure Fully lined i...
Marc Jacobs Mutlicolour Silk Dress
By Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in London, GB
A fun dress for Summer by Marc Jacobs ( Marc line). In multicolour silk, the dress has a scoop neckline, elasticated waist with silk belt. The skirt area is lined. Measurements : Bus...
$595Sale Price|25% Off
Amazing 1970s Vintage One Shoulder Black Sequin Silk 70s Evening Dress Gown
By MIKE BENET, Mike Benet Formals
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s one shoulder black sequin silk Grecian inspired Toga evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout the entire bodice.
$636Sale Price|20% Off
Amazing 1970s Vintage One Shoulder Black Sequin Silk 70s Evening Dress Gown
By MIKE BENET
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s one shoulder black sequin silk Grecian inspired Toga evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout the entire bodice.
$3,849Sale Price|30% Off
UNWORN Valentino Draped Cady Silk Evening Cape t Ruffle Dress Gown Bridal 40
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Switzerland, CH
This Valentino Garavani gown is cut from fluid silk-crepe, artfully draped to enhance the statuesque shape.
Roberto Cavalli Snake Print Silk Dress, S/S 2005
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Norwich, GB
Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2005 silk maxi dress. An almost identical variation seen on Paris Hilton at the Cannes Film Festival. The same print featured on the collection's runway...
Roberto Cavalli Black Silk and Leather Evening Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Roberto Cavalli ( New with tag) Black silk gown with leather bodice and racer back style. Size : Small Bust 32”/ under bust 28”/ Dress length 60’
Oscar de la Renta Silk Jacquard Evening Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Oscar de la Renta 2 piece Silk Jacquard Evening Gown in vibrant red crepe de chine. Composed of a strong shouldered bias cut top which is bloused into a tight gathered hip ba...
Dior Pleated Silk Tutu Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Pleated silk tutu dress. 42FR size indicated. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 48 cm - Waist: 39 cm - Length: 94 cm ...
Yves Saint Laurent Long silk Haute Couture Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Long silk Haute Couture dress. No size label, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width...
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Chiffon and Velvet Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent -(Made in France) Silk chiffon and velvet dress. No size label, it fits a 36FR. To note, rare stains and pulled threads in the lining. Additional information: Di...
Jil Sander Ruched Silk Dress
By Jil Sander
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous fine black silk jersey dress from Jil Sander. It has a V neckline, long sleeves, shoulder pads and ruched panels at various angles front and back from shoulders to hips. I...
Galanos 1970's Red Silk Flower Pendant Column Dress
By Galanos for Amelia Gray, Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1970's Galanos masterpiece approx. circa Spring 1974. This elegant dress was for Galanos's exclusive collaboration with the Beverly Hills luxury boutique, Amelia Gray. The red sil...
Brunello Cucinelli Ivory Silk Dress
By Brunello Cucinelli
Located in London, GB
A wonderful silk dress for wafting, by Brunello Cucinelli. In ivory silk with a decorated neckline, this silk is great for Summer parties.
Leonard Silk Crepe Wrap Dress
By Leonard
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Leonard - (Made in Italy) Silk crepe wrap dress. Size 44FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 50 cm - Chest: 50 cm - Sleeve length: ...
Chanel Black Spaghetti Strap Backless Silk Maxi Dress
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel black silk maxi dress from 1995 A/W collection. - Slim spaghetti strap. - Slim fit close to the body with A - shape bottom. - Backless with zip closure. - Si...
VIntage Yellow Silk Pallant Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty and easy to wear silk dress by Pallant.T he dress is marked a size M and has a v neckline with double layer at the top , an elasticated waist, and peplum detail . The dress ...
Rare Teal Traina Printed Silk Gauze Summer Evening Dress
By Teal Traina
Located in New York, NY
Teal Traina Anglo Indian inspired silk gauze print dress in magenta, yellow, lavender on white ground. Hidden front zip closure with self button and gilt chain detail. Raised waist w...
Black velvet and blue taffetas asymmetrical evening dress DANIEL ROLAND
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet and blue taffetas asymmetrical evening dress. Silk lining. Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side.
Vintage 1930's Blush Silk and Gold Lamé Beaded Evening Gown 1930 dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1930's blush silk and gold lamé dress, with a glistening pattern of leaves, finished with glass beaded embellishments along the neckline, is a rare piece to beh...
Chanel Evening Dress Haute Couture with Blue Sequins, 2012
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Navy-blue silk gazar evening dress embroidered with blue sequins, pearls, rhinestones, and glass paste.
Vintage Blue Silk Velvet Dress
Located in London, GB
A wonderful vintage dress in a vibrant blue silk velvet. The dress has a v neckline, popper fastenings and log of mutton sleaves. It has narrow wrists that could be opened.
Little Black Wool Crêpe Evening Cocktail Dress With Exaggerated Raw Silk Bow
Located in Munich, DE
This shift dress is made from pure black wool crepe and features a crew neck with a split, short sleeves, darts at bustline and a 13 cm – 5.1" flounce with a slit at the bottom of th...
Hugo Boss Purple Silk Dress
By Hugo Boss
Located in London, GB
A great dress for a Fall party by Hugo Boss. The dress is in a wonderful print and a pink and purple colour combination. It needs a slip and that could be worked into the colour sche...
New Gucci Interlocking G Chain Print Silk Dress IT42
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Gucci Interlocking G Chain Print Silk Dress The Gucci Interlocking G Chain Print Silk Dress showcases timeless elegance with a signature print and delicate detailing. Crafted in lig...
Adolfo Black Silk Wrap Dress
By Adolfo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a sleek black silk wrap dress by Adolfo, from the 1980's. The dress has long fitted sleeves with zippers at the cuffs, a collar, wraps at the waist with a belt, shoulder pads...
Lorena Sarbu Green Leather and Silk Beaded Mini Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Lorena Sarbu dress is serpentine sex-appeal in a modern setting. Immaculately beaded in scaling and accented with leather patchwork, this dress speaks for craftsmanship...
1960s Pleated Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
This fabulous 1960s pleated silk chiffon and taffeta russet tone cocktail dress showcases some strikingly innovative tailoring and is in beautiful vintage condition. The dress is com...
1978 Runway Documented Valentino Floral Black Silk Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
A very special runway documented Valentino maxi dress from the spring 1978 collection and designed by Mr Garavani a few years after founding his Valentino Boutique line. Tailored fro...
Emporio Armani Floral Silk Dress
By EMPORIO ARMANI EA7
Located in London, GB
A great dress for Summer by Emporio Armani . In a multitude of colours , the dress has a frill neck line, and is fully lined with a central back zip. Size EU Italian 40 Measurements:...
$512Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Oleg Cassini BlackTie Sequin Mini Dress - Silk & Turquoise Embelli
By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
A dazzling cocktail piece from the 1990s BlackTie line by Oleg Cassini. This mini dress is masterfully crafted from 100% silk, entirely adorned with shimmering black sequins and high...
1950s Vintage Couture Silk Satin + Creamy Silk Chiffon Formal Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning couture formal dress in the most gorgeous silk chiffon we have ever seen. The silk is paper thin and so soft and creamy. Full sweep with yards and yards of silk fabric. Bodi...
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Archive Y2K Chanel mesh mini dress with silk lining
By Chanel
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
The dress is well fitted but the mesh fabric has quite a bit of stretch, the silk lining also has stretch being a knit fabric.
1960s Turquoise Floral Silk Organza Maxi Dress with Keyhole Neckline
Located in London, GB
This 1960s couture maxi dress is crafted from what feels like silk organza with a swirling print of flowers, leaves and vines in blue, green and purple hues. It has an A-line cut and...
EMANUEL UNGARO 2007 Vintage Black Hammered Silk Evening Gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Emanuel Ungaro Vintage SS07 Jet black asymmetrical maxi dress 100% hammered silk Very flattering silhouette IT44 Excellent condition, needs an extra stitch in the back Measurements i...
John Galliano S/S2018 Cheetah Silk Dress Maxi Length
By John Galliano
Located in GOUVIEUX, FR
John Galliano S/S 2018 Cheetah Silk Spaghetti Dress . Flattering Cut · Animal Print . No zip fastenning Size fits S Colors : Orange grey and black Content : silk Condition...
BURBERRY teal blue silk pleated satin front halter mini dress
By Christopher Bailey, Burberry
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BURBERRY teal blue silk pleated satin front halter mini dress Reference: MELK/A00484 Brand: Burberry Designer: Christopher Bailey Material: Silk Color: Blue Pattern: Solid Closure: Z...
Louis Feraud Haute Couture Silk Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis Féraud -Haute Couture silk dress made by the workshops Jean-Guy Vermont. Embroidery by Louis Feraud. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR. Fall/Winter 1988/1989 collection. Addit...
Evening gown by Loris Azzaro in black and white silk jersey - Paris Circa 1980
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France Long evening dress in black and white silk jersey by Loris Azzaro Couture, dating from the 1980s.
La Perla vintage silk nightgown dress
By La Perla
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
La Perla vintage silk nightgown dress Size 3 Excellent condition, a couple of micro-spots, see photo
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
Vintage Gina Fratini 1970's Angel Sleeve Silk Dress
By Gina Fratini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Make a timeless statement in this exclusive vintage Gina Fratini dress from the 1970s. Crafted from luxurious silk and featuring angel sleeves and a ruffled collar, this piece is sur...
Circa 1922 ADAIR Paris Black Silk Velvet Beaded Evening Flapper Dress Size XL
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage circa Fall 1922 Adair Paris - Franklin Simon & Co. Fifth Avenue black silk velvet evening dress. Classically inspired beading.
Vintage Gina Fratini Silk Maxi Dress
By Gina Fratini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace ethereal elegance with this exquisite vintage Gina Fratini silk maxi dress—a true embodiment of romantic 1970s fashion. Renowned for her fairytale-inspired designs, Fratini c...
$377Sale Price|30% Off
Janice Wainwright Dress - 1980s Vintage - Printed Silk - Split Detail
By Janice Wainwright
Located in KENT, GB
Product Details: Janice Wainwright Printed Panel Silk Dress - Turn Up Sleeve Detail - Front & Back Split Detail - Black Piping Details Throughout - Batwing Sleeve Detail Label: J...
Lanvin Silk Dress
By Lanvin Paris, Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Water Mill, NY
Lanvin Silk Sheer Flower Overlay Dress, slip with hand detail
Pia Michi Blue Silk Jersey Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic and easy to wear silk jersey evening dress by Pia Michi. The dress has a v neckline, with a crossover front, long sleaves and flared skirt.
Jean-Louis Scherrer Ivory Silk Dress Haute Couture, 1993
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean-Louis Scherrer - (Made in France) Ivory silk dress with gold and pink big flower appliqués, sequinned embroideries, and colored stones. No size nor composition label, it fits a ...
S/S2001 Gucci by Tom Ford runway strapeless silk dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford runway strapless silk dress This Gucci strapless dress from the Spring/Summer 2001 runway collection, designed by Tom Ford, exemplifies the sensual and re...
Prada S/S 2005 Majestic Silk Embelished Mini Dress
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Muccia Prada, the visionary behind the Italian house of Prada, is known for her subversive approach to fashion. She famously introduced the use of nylon to high fashion in the 1990s,...
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.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.