1930s Black Silk and Lace Dress
Located in Alford, MA
Hard-to-find 1930s cocktail dress in excellent condition with a scoop-neck, sleeveless bodice of black silk charmeuse and a tiered skirt of black lace. The bodice is studded with rhi...
1930s Black Silk and Lace Dress
Located in Alford, MA
Hard-to-find 1930s cocktail dress in excellent condition with a scoop-neck, sleeveless bodice of black silk charmeuse and a tiered skirt of black lace. The bodice is studded with rhi...
$2,160Sale Price|20% Off
BURBERRY PRORSUM Pre-Fall 2013 Size XS Brown Camel Silk Evening Gown Long Dress
By Burberry Prorsum
Located in San Francisco, CA
BURBERRY PRORSUM Pre-Fall 2013 evening gown comes in a brown camel silk woven material featuring an empress silhouette, beaded and crystal accents, front slit, and a back zip up clos...
$1,216Sale Price|20% Off
1930s Antique Lace and Silk Chiffon Drop-Waist Evening Gown
Located in Kingston, NY
An exquisite example of early 1930s craftsmanship, this vintage peach lace and silk chiffon gown captures the ethereal elegance and fluid silhouette of the Art Deco era. Designed wit...
1940's 'Jewel' Colored Floral Silk Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
'Jewel Colored' print, silk crepe long -nearly floor length evening dress.
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 collar line (this can be styled in various ways), drop waist, buttons at the side, conce...
Louis Féraud Black Silk Dress Embroidered with Beads and Sequins
By Louis Feraud
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis Féraud - (Made in Germany) Black silk dress embroidered with beads and sequins. Size 42FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Chest: 45 cm, Waist: 42 cm, Length: 100 cm Cond...
Dolce & Gabbana Draped Silk Chiffon Mini Dress with Crystals, FW 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana, Fall-Winter 2003. Nude silk chiffon mini dress draped over an integrated fitted silk-elastane underdress. The draped chiffon overlay is suspended from double shoulde...
COLLETTE DINNIGAN Vintage Sheer Silk Cherry Print Ankle Length Dress Maxi
By Collette Dinnigan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Collette Dinnigan Vintage 90's or early 00's 100% silk Sheer black with cherry print Micro pleated ruffle hem detail Pullover Size XS Excellent condition, one glitch in the fabric as...
1970s Andrè Laug Taupe and Brown Silk Print Maxi Dress
By André Laug
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
70s Andrè Laug mocha and creme silk print maxi dress with beads. Size: 8/10 Bust: 40"/ Waist: 32"/ hip: open/ length : 55"
1974 André Courrèges Pink Watercolor Maxi Dress with Silk Ruffles
By André Courrèges
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Superb, Beautiful 1974 COURRÈGES maxi dress, with pink watercolour print and flamboyant silk ruffles around the collar line. The dress is made from a thick structured materiel with...
Christian Dior Vintage Women's Silk Lace Dress, Powder Pink, Size M
By Christian Dior
Located in CACHAN, FR
Christian Dior vintage dress in silk and powder pink lace. The dress features a V-neckline with lace details, a drape on the front and a textured pencil skirt. Button closure on the ...
Gucci A/W 2005 Teal Silk Dress
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci A/W 2005 Teal Silk Dress. This dress Features a silk ruched front with panelled cuffs that create a ballon sleeve. This dress features a zip closure along the left side. This d...
Elegant Embroidered Wool Crepe Silk Evening Coat - France Circa 1935-1945
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935-1945 France Elegant evening coat in black woollen crepe with geometric and openwork motifs around the edges, signed à l'Aigle Royal, a fashion house in Blois. Very fluid c...
1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche purple silk floral RUNWAY dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare. 1976 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche purple floral silk dress exactly as seen on the runway. The dress is made from lightweight printed silk in shades of violet and lavende...
1970's Stavropoulos Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Floral Evening Gown
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Stavropoulos bias cut white silk chiffon evening gown with floral pattern in yellow, pink, purple, orange and green. Gown is made from a double layer of silk, has short sleeve...
Gianni Versace Couture Spring 1995 Black Silk Bias Evening Gown
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ingeniously simple, drop dead gorgeous gown by the master himself, Gianni Versace. Couture label. As seen on the Spring 1995 Versace Ready-To-Wear runway in pink. THE look of the '90...
1990s Oleg Cassini Black Tie Silk Heavily Beaded Evening Dress size UK 12 US 10
By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in Maghera, GB
A spectacular vintage Oleg Cassini Black Tie evening gown, dating to the 1990s. Crafted from black silk and lavishly embellished with an extraordinary arrangement of silver-tone sequ...
James Galanos Vintage Black Silk Velvet Evening Gown Circa 1970s-80s
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Elegant and understated, this vintage Galanos black velvet evening gown dates to the late 1970s to early 1980s, an era synonymous with the designer’s refined, architectural approach ...
GIVENCHY Demi Couture c.1990's Black Silk Satin Maxi Evening Sheath Dress Gown
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Demi Couture c.1990's Black Silk Satin Maxi Evening Sheath Dress Gown Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Boutique Givenchy Paris; Martha Designer: Hubert de Givenchy Style: Sheath go...
Rick Owens S/S 2006 Tungsten Black Silk Evening Mermaid Gown
By Rick Owens
Located in Paris, FR
Rick Owens S/S 2006 Tungsten Black Silk Evening Mermaid Gown Perfect condition Executed in black silk with a fitted bodice, long sheer sleeves, softly draped neckline, and an elong...
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière 2010 Black Draped Silk Ruffle Dress, FR 38
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Berlin, BE
A sculptural black silk dress from Balenciaga’s Nicolas Ghesquière era, dating to 2010. Crafted from lightweight stretch silk, the dress features a softly draped neckline, extensive ...
Navy Giorgio Armani Velvet & Silk Strapless Evening Gown Size IT 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in New York, NY
Navy velvet and silk strapless evening gown by Giorgio Armani. Geometric neckline. Back zip closure. 28" bust, 26" waist, 54" length.
1980s Christian Dior Couture Blue Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This 1980s French demi couture column dress is composed of swathes of blue chiffon silk, brought together with numerous haute couture stitching. It was purchased as a Dior and certai...
GALLIANO Vintage Black Silk Blend Textured Jacquard Halter Neck Evening Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage Jet black textured dotted jacquard pattern Silk blend, very soft Halter neck with open back Adjustable tie front Invisible side zip Size IT42 NWT's, no flaws I...
Thierry Mugler SS 1995 Sculptural Silk Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Rendered in blush silk that beautifully reflects the ligh, this 1995 Thierry Mugler dress captures the designer at his most unexpectedly tender. Known for architectural severity and ...
BERNADETTE 2023 Ripley buttercups hand painted floral silk maxi dress IT40 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BERNADETTE 2023 Ripley yellow buttercups hand painted floral silk maxi dress IT40 S Reference: LNKO/A02710 Brand: Bernadette Model: Ripley Slip Dress Collection: 2023 Material: Silk,...
Zimmerman Silk Floral Dress
By Zimmermann
Located in London, GB
A pretty silk floral dress by Zimmerman. In black silk with a sophisticated floral print, the dress with sleaveless with frill detail on the neckline and arm holes. It has a self fab...
VALENTINO green contrast topstitch V neck silk lining sleeveless mini dress IT40
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO green contrast topstitch V neck silk lining sleeveless mini dress IT40 S Reference: KYCG/A00252 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pierpaolo Piccioli Material: Polyester, Silk Colo...
Flirty Bias Silk Chiffon Beaded Dance Dress
Located in New York, NY
Charming Bias Silk Chiffon Beaded Dance Dress from the 1980's. Retailed by Mary Jane Denzer, a well known NY retailer who specialized in designer gowns, but who was also known to rem...
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Forte Forte Black Silk Maxi Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- Sleeveless with shoulder straps - Open back - Rear bow tie detail - Floor length - Light fabric - Loose fit - Made in Italy
MATTHEW WILLIAMSON Circa 2005 Chartreuse Silk Chiffon Beaded Evening Gown, SZ 4
By Matthew Williamson
Located in Richardson, TX
This glamorous Grecian-inspired gown reflects Matthew Williamson's mid-2000s runway aesthetic, when the British designer became particularly well-known for saturated color, fluid sil...
Proenza Schouler Silk Chiffon Bead Trim Maxi Dress US 2 Crochet & Velvet
By Proenza Schouler
Located in San Diego, CA
Proenza Schouler Silk Maxi Dress - Yellow Velvet Bodice Beaded Crochet Trim size US 2 This Proenza Schouler silk-chiffon maxi dress is a masterpiece of texture and contrast, perfec...
Ungaro archival embroidery and silk evening gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Archival Ungaro evening gown, amazing details embroidery, shorter on the front longer on the back, silk, no more tag of the brand and the size it can fit large size (US 6/8/10)
Valentino Vintage Boned Leather Silk Strapless Dress
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous leather and silk dress from Valentino. It is strapless with alternating curved overlapping strips of leather and silk organza peeking out starting at the top of the bust ...
Dolce & Gabbana Drape silk Dress Floral Pattern
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Dolce & Gabbana Drape silk Dress Floral Pattern Made in Italy Fits size 40 the condition is excellent, there are small spots on the lining, see photos 8 and 9, otherwise everything ...
Leonard Angel Sleeve Silk Maxi Dress 1970s
By Leonard
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous angel sleeve long dress from Leonard in a bold pattern of bright pink, tan, black an yellow fine silk jersey. It has a square neckline and long draping sleeves through to...
Burke Amey Evening Gown Silk Brocade Tapestry Floral Fantasy Vintage 70s
By Ronald Amey
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Expertly made from shimmering gold silk, the bodice features an abstract floral motif embroidered with metallic thread, paired with dramatic bishop sleeves finished with silk-covered...
Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Dance Dress
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Dance Dress from the 1920's. Pull over tank top style with 2 tiers of flounces for great movement when you walk, 1920's USA. Small size.
1970s Stavropoulos Couture Burgundy Draped Silk Dress
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Known for creating beautiful eveningwear, Greek designer George Stavropoulos launched his own label in 1960. Inspired by classical Greek sculpture, his clothes were crafted by hand t...
Pierre Cardin Silk Cape Back Dress 1960s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible dress from Pierre Cardin in off white silk with abstract navy shapes. The neckline, wrists and hem are highlighted with rows of top stitching on solid off white. An ama...
2003 Alexander McQueen Silk Printed Strapless Draped Column Evening Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Studio City, CA
2003 Alexander McQueen creme with yellow "batik-like" printed silk strapless, draped column gown. Bustier at the interior. Size tag 44 and fabric tag says 100% silk. In excellent con...
Bill Blass Silk Cut Velvet Dress 1990s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black semi sheer silk dress by Bill Blass covered with black velvet dots with grey centers. It is sleeveless with a crew neckline, a blouson bodice with a black velvet be...
Jean Paul Gaultier Leather Trim Silk Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk velvet dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has incredible topstitched leather trim around top of the dress and neck creating tear drop shaped cut outs in the fro...
Black evening dress with organza ruffles and tulle with drag ALBERTA FERRETTI
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long black bustier evening dress with silk organza ruffles on stretch polyester tulle body suit with snap closure on the bottom .
Karl Lagerfeld Silk Dress with Leather Straps
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress by Karl Lagerfeld. It has functional, adjustable buckle black patent straps at the shoulders and around the waist and under bust. The 2 layer skirt is f...
Grey Reem Acra Silk Embellished Sleeveless Evening Gown Size US S
By Reem Acra
Located in New York, NY
Grey silk sleeveless evening gown by Reem Acra. Scoop neckline. Bead and crystal-embellished embroidery at front and back neckline. Zip closure at back. 30" bust, 24" waist, 64" leng...
1950s Ben Reig Black Silk Ribbon Dress
By Ben Reig
Located in London, GB
This beautiful early 1950s black silk dress is likely to be by Omar Kiam for designer Ben Reig, a brand renowned during this era for its simple, elegant lines and luxurious quality o...
Guy Laroche F/W 2002 rare silk maxi dress by Laetitia Hecht
By Guy Laroche
Located in PARIS, FR
Guy Laroche Fall Winter 2002 rare silk maxi dress. size 42 FR
GUCCI 100% silk Riding Boot print scarf black mini dress IT38 XS
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI 100% silk Riding Boot print scarf black mini dress IT38 XS Reference: ANWU/A00664 Brand: Gucci Material: Feels like viscose Color: Black Pattern: Abstract Extra Details: Silk s...
ROBERTO CAVALLI Archival S/S 2001 Psychedelic Illusion Print Silk Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Archival Roberto Cavalli mini dress from Spring/Summer 2001, featuring the collection’s iconic psychedelic illusion print. A dramatic plunging draped neckline, voluminous kimono slee...
RODARTE Vintage grey Trompe loeil Herringbone silk pleated mini dress US4 S
By Rodarte
Located in Hong Kong, NT
RODARTE Vintage grey Trompe loeil Herringbone silk pleated irregular strap mini dress US4 S Reference: MELK/A00470 Brand: Rodarte Material: Silk Color: Black, White Pattern: Herringb...
1985 Valentino Boutique Documented Ad Red Silk Crepe Halter Evening Gown
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Documented 1985 Valentino Boutique evening gown in a vivid coral-red silk crepe, with the same design featured in a period Valentino advertising campaign. The gown has a softly gath...
Pauline Trigere 1980s Silk Chiffon Ruffle Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Embrace the epitome of timeless femininity and chic elegance with the Pauline Trigere 1980s Silk Chiffon Ruffle Dress. This black sheer silk chiffon dress captures the essence of sop...
$780Sale Price|20% Off
Stewart Parvin London Designer Strapless Beaded Dark Blue Silk Evening Gown
Located in New Hope, PA
Stewart Parvin is a London based designer a Royal Warrant from the Queen, and this dress is a wonderful example of his work. The strapless gown has a sweetheart neckline with gathe...
RICHARD TYLER COUTURE 1995 Vintage Runway Black Silk Beaded Evening Gown
By Richard Tyler Couture
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Richard Tyler Couture Vintage Runway SS95 Jet black liquid silk Sexy gathered/darted deep v neck Black beaded X cross straps in the back Trumpet style bottom Invisible side zip Size ...
Vintage Amanda Wakeley Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Amanda Wakeley
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail / dinner dress by Amanda Wakeley main line. The outerfabric and lining are silk. It has a fold over top , and back central zip, with a pleat at the front. Sh...
Silk Dress Embroidered with Sequins, 1960s-1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Silk dress embroidered with sequins and beads. Circa 1960s-1970s. No signature. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good conditi...
1960s Tony Armstrong Raw Silk Turquoise Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1960s Tony Armstrong evening dress is cut in a classic and flattering column silhouette with a high rounded neckline and short, slightly capped sleeves.
Vintage 1920s Silk Dress with Decorative Belt
Located in London, GB
A pretty 1920s silk dress with a decorative belt. This 1920s silk dress has a drop waist with frill along the hip line. The belt ties at the waist with an attractive diamante buckle.
1980's Oscar de la Renta Lavender Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Lavender silk chiffon beaded evening dress by Oscar de la Renta.
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.
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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.