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
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
Karl Lagerfeld Silk Slip Dress 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk slip style dress by Karl Lagerfeld. It consists of 3 layers- the top of lace
AnnaCat 1960's Japonesque Silk Dress
By AnnaCat
Located in Sharon, CT
A swinging London 60's Maxi Dress with a Japonesque nod by the important Bromton Road London
Mary McFadden Couture Silk Dress 1980s
By Mary McFadden
Located in Water Mill, NY
A pretty rose pink silk dress with her signature micro pleating from Mary McFadden's Couture line
Valentino Vintage 1989 Spring/Summer Brown Silk Chiffon Evening Set
By Valentino
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
An exceptionally rare documented two-piece evening ensemble from Valentino, designed for the Spring
$1,658
Leonard silk dress
By Leonard
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LÉONARD - (Made in Italy) Flower silk dress. Size 40IT. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions
Valentino New Silk Dress with Cape
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous deep red silk dress with an attached cape from Valentino. It has an elaborately
Vintage Gina Fratini 1970's Angel Sleeve Silk Dress
By Gina Fratini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
major effect on the wearability of this beautiful dress. Material: 100% Silk, Crepe Fabric, Black Nylon
Valentino Embellished Silk Evening Gown Spring/Summer 2016 Size 40IT
By Valentino
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Valentino Embellished Silk Evening Gown Spring/Summer 2016 Size 40IT
1930s Vintage Peach Silk Crepe Lace Evening Gown, Excellent Condition
Located in Kingston, NY
dress is an exquisite example of early American couture, crafted from whisper-weight silk crepe and
$1,658
Vintage silk dress
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - Black silk muslin dress edged with feathers. Composition and size labels missing, it fits
Valentino Embellished Silk Evening Gown Spring/Summer 2006 Size 44IT
By Valentino
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Valentino Embellished Silk Evening Gown Spring/Summer 2006 Size 44IT
Emilio Pucci Fall 2009 Silk Dress / IT 40 / Excellent Condition
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Vintage Emilio Pucci silk dress, Fall 2009. Perfect proportions and Italian chic! 🇮🇹✨ I present
Gucci Ruffle Neck Silk Halter Dress
By Frida Giannini, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk halter dress from Gucci. It is body skimming with a fabulous silk organza
$1,421
Etro silk dress
By Etro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ETRO - (Made in Italy) Long flowing silk dress with arabesque pattern on a turquoise background
$432Sale Price|20% Off
Size: UK 14 (Freesize)
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 &
Jean Varon Silk Maxi Dress 1970s
By Jean Varon
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful Jean Varon silk maxi dress in an abstract grey, coral and off-white pattern. The bodice
$2,131
Pucci silk dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PUCCI - (Made in Italy) Long stretch viscose and silk dress with a leaf and insect pattern. Collar
Valentino Leather and Silk Strapless Dress
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous leather and silk dress from Valentino. It is strapless with alternating curved
$4,145
Cavalli silk dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CAVALLI - Mini silk dress printed with pink and blue flowers, and with a cheetah-print edging. The
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
Jean Louis 1960s Silk Tiered Dress
By Jean Louis, JEAN LOUIS COUTURE
Located in Water Mill, NY
A black silk micro pleated gown from Jean Louis. The dress has a fitted bodice with a boned inner
2012 Saint Laurent Silk Long Dress
By Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
2012 Saint Laurent silk dress From the 2012 Collection by Stefano Pilati Pink; Pleated Accents
Prada S/S 2005 Majestic Silk Embelished Mini Dress
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
favorite colors – a rich brown-ochre rust– this shantung silk dress is alluring and elegant at once. The A
Vintage Christian Dior Silk Maxi Dress with Rhinestones, Size 38
By Christian Dior
Located in CACHAN, FR
Magnificent long maxi Dior dress. made of silk. Buttons on the side of the dress. worn once. En
Black Isabel Marant Silk Ruched Mini Dress Size FR 34
By Isabel Marant
Located in New York, NY
Black silk ruched mini dress by Isabel Marant. V-neck. Long sleeves. Zip closure at back. 33" bust
Maison Margiela Black Silk Dress 2010s
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
Maison Martin Margiela - MM6 label - Black silk dress with pockets - Bow detail - 100% Silk
Valentino Silk Dress with Lace Insets
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible black silk dress by Valentino. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a solid silk skirt
Gucci Silk Brocade Open Back Dress
By Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk dress from Gucci in a gold, rust and olive brocade fern pattern on a black
Pamella Roland Silk Leopard Print Strapless Evening Gown and Jacket
By Pamella Roland
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Halle Berry, and Angelina Jolie. Intriguingly made from a leopard printed silk, this evening gown
Museum quality Chanel black silk taffeta one shoulder evening gown
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel black silk taffeta one shoulder evening gown from circa late 80s collection
1950s Vintage Black Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1950s black raw silk cocktail dress with origami flower detail at the waist. Classic 1950s
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
1980s Guy Laroche Black Wool and Silk Taffeta Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in London, GB
This Guy Laroche cocktail dress really epitomises the fun spirit and dynamic silhouette trends of
1960s CARDINALI silk brocade jacquard dress
By Marilyn Lewis, Cardinali
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1970 Cardinali silk brocade dress. 3/4 sleeve. Bust: 32"/ Waist: 30"/ Hip:34" / length
New Gucci Silk Crepe de Chine Floral Print Dress IT42
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Gucci Silk Crepe de Chine Floral Print Dress The Gucci Silk Crepe de Chine Floral Print Dress
Vintage Tomasz Starzewski Couture Silk Skirt and Evening Top
By Tomasz Starzewski
Located in London, GB
A head turning vintage outfit from Tomasz Starzewski Couture. In a crimson red silk , the top is
Lilac silk asymmetrical backless dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Lilac silk backless dress. Body inside the dress with snap closure. Invisible zip and hook&eye
Black silk side drape evening gown Carolina Herrera New-York
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk side drape evening gown. Padded bra and boned bustier inside the dress. NEW with tag
Vintage Purple Silk Embroidered Maxi Dress Anarkali Kashmir Princess Gown
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
highlighted with sequin work. Purple silk Royal wedding maxi dress evening dress coat hand embroidered in
Just Cavalli Red & Gold Silk Oriental Japanese Print Maxi Dress
By Just Cavalli
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A striking and sensual piece by Just Cavalli, this red and gold printed dress channels bold, exotic
Unlabeled Couture Silk Chiffon Floral & Striped Sleeveless Maxi Dress
Located in Studio City, CA
Unlabeled couture chiffon floral and striped sleeveless maxi dress in purple, fuchsia, navy blue
Roberto Cavalli Turquoise Silk Rhinestone Bodice Strapless Evening Gown 42
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Roberto Cavalli strapless turquoise silk evening gown with a with crystal rhinestone bodice 42
COUTURE c.1920's Black Silk Georgette Floral Glass Beaded Flapper Evening Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1920's black silk georgette beaded flapper dress. Multicolor floral glass beaded
J Mendel silk chiffon print dress
By J Mendel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful J Mendel silk chiffon print dress. Bust: 32"/ Waist: 32"/ Hip: 34"? Lengh: 48"
Christopher Kane US 6 Silk Net Panel Mini Dress
By Christopher Kane
Located in Amman, JO
Bold, modern, and undeniably chic—this Christopher Kane black sheer panel mini dress is a show
Vintage Bruce Oldfield Couture Silk Dress
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in London, GB
A lovely vintage silk dress by Bruce Oldfield Couture. The dress is in a black, white and grey
Jacques Fath Silk Taffeta Maxi Dress
By Jacques Fath
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jacques Fath - Silk taffeta maxi dress with midnight blue velvet and gold metal buttons with
Valentino Cotton and Silk Butterfly Dress
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino -(Made in Italy) Cotton and silk dress featuring multicolored butterflies. Size indicated
Balmain Wool and Silk Black Dress
By Balmain
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Balmain - Dress composed of wool and silk. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR/38FR
Sonia Rykiel Silk Dress, Size 38FR
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Sonia Rykiel (Made in France) Dress composed of silk chiffon. No composition or size tag, it fits a
Leonard Paris Silk Jersey Halter Dress
By Leonard
Located in New York, NY
Sexy Leonard Paris Silk Jersey Halter Dress in black with iconic Leonard pattern placements. Floral
1960's EISA BALENCIAGA haute couture vibrant pink silk dress
By Eisa, Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning silk dress designed by Cristobal Balenciaga for Spanish atelier EISA. This dress is a
Vintage MOSCHINO Neckties Bustier Silk Dress
By Moschino Couture
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Neckties Bustier Silk Dress Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust
$445
Size: Recommended Size; UK 6-8 / Small
Vintage Christian Lacroix 2000’s Satin Silk Floor Length Maxi Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sheffield, GB
A colourful abstract 2000’s satin silk maxi dress by Christian Lacroix. Featuring a scarf tie
1970s Documented Paulette Buraud Pink and Gold Silk Paisley Dress
Located in London, GB
summer 1970 pret-a-porter collection. A near identical dress was photographed for Jours de France
Colourful Caroline Charles Silk Shift Dress
By Caroline Charles
Located in London, GB
A stunning dress by Caroline Charles , in a wonderful colour combination. The dress is silk inside
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.