1988 STEPHEN SPROUSE black sequined RUNWAY dress
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black sequined dress from Stephen Sprouse, dating to Spring 1988, exactly as seen on the
1988 STEPHEN SPROUSE black sequined RUNWAY dress
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black sequined dress from Stephen Sprouse, dating to Spring 1988, exactly as seen on the
1988 Stephen Sprouse Sequin Gown
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in Austin, TX
1988 Stephen Sprouse sequin gown with off center racing back. Has stretch. Orange, pink and yellow
Stephen Sprouse Purple Sequin Dress
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in New York City, NY
Stephen Sprouse Purple Sequin Dress with low back.
Stephen Sprouse Apricot Orange Sequin Dress
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in New York City, NY
Stephen Sprouse apricot orange Sequin shift style Dress
Stephen Sprouse Black Strapless Sequin Dress With Bolero Jacket, c.1980s.
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in New York, NY
Stephen Sprouse Black Strapless Sequin Dress With Bolero Jacket, c.1980s. Figure-hugging dress with
Stephen Sprouse Black Sequin Bra Top and High Waisted Skirt
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to present this stunning vintage ensemble by Stephen Sprouse
1988 STEPHEN SPROUSE red sequined dress
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, red sequined dress from Stephen Sprouse dating to spring of 1988. Labeled a US size 6
1980's STEPHEN SPROUSE black sequined mini dress
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black sequined mini dress from Stephen Sprouse dating to the 1980's. Labeled a US
Stephen Sprouse Vintage 1980s Purple Sequin Bodycon Wiggle Dress
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stephen Sprouse vintage 1980's purple sequin covered scoop back sleeveless dress. Zip and hook and
Stephen Sprouse bombshell bodycon sequinned aqua evening dress, c. 1980s
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in London, GB
Rare Stephen Sprouse bodycon evening dress from the 1980s. The dress has low back and is covered in
Stephen Sprouse 1980's Navy Shift Dress with White Sequin Accents
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stephen Sprouse 1980's navy shift dress with white sequin detail at collar and pockets. Hidden
Stephen Sprouse bombshell bodycon sequinned neon yellow evening dress, c. 1980s
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in London, GB
Rare Stephen Sprouse bodycon evening dress from the 1980s. The dress has low back and is covered in
Stephen Sprouse Sequin Graffiti Print Sequin Dress
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in New York City, NY
Stephen Sprouse graffiti print red and black sequin dress. 1983
Sequined Stephen Sprouse Rock Sticker Dress
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in New York, NY
Graphic Stephen Sprouse dress from the late 1980s. Strapless mini with vibrant print of rock
Stephen Sprouse Warhol Print Camouflage Sequin Dress
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in New York City, NY
Stephen Sprouse Warhol Print Camouflage Sequin Dress
1980's Stephen Sprouse Strapless Black Sequin Gown
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1980’s Stephen Sprouse strapless black sequin gown. Mid-sized slit in rear. Thin lining and
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
Brown Fur Coat with Collar Small
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage coat is made of sheared beaver with a fur collar and is embroidered at the sleeves and back. We offer more exclusive fur items, see our frontstore. Details: It has 2 l...
2009 PRADA black metal fabric runway jacket
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This Prada jacket from the Spring 2009 collection is made from a really unique metal-infused fabric that gives it that crinkled, slightly structured texture the collection was known ...
$2,128
Size: 36 (Fr) S / M
Sleeveless silk Polka dots evening dress with flower brooch LANVIN by A. ELBAZ
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless silk Polka dots evening dress with flower brooch. Visible zip on the middle back . Plain Silk lining. Biais cut. SIZE 36 (Fr) on tag but fit S/ M
FW 1995 Valentino Velvet and Silk Evening Dress
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Marlborough, GB
Valentino black velvet and silk strapless evening dress, Fall Winter 1995 Modelled by Carla Bruni on the runway with the addition of a bow at bodice, and a belt at waist — these deta...
1985 Jacqueline De Ribes black velvet RUNWAY couture gown sheer lace panels
By Jacqueline de Ribes
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Extremely rare Jacqueline de Ribes evening gown dating to 1985. Entirely hand-finished, the construction reflects the level of craftsmanship one would expect from haute couture. Desi...
1972 OSSIE CLARK Quorum black moss crepe "CUDDLY" wrap dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare 1972 Ossie Clark for Quorum Black Moss-Crepe "Cuddly" dress A rare and striking 1970s Ossie Clark “Cuddly” dress from the iconic Quorum line. Made from Ossie Clark’s signature ...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...
Thierry Mugler Black Lace Dress 1992 Dramatic Sculptural Sexy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This 1992 Thierry Mugler dress is a striking fusion of elegance and bold futurism, embodying the designer's signature avant-garde style. The dress, rendered in a sleek black fabric, ...
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 1998 Vintage Leather Straps Black Evening Dress Gown
By Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 1998 Vintage Leather Straps Evening Dress Gown IT 42 Black Gucci vintage maxi dress featuring leather straps with metal logo buckles, square neckline, zip clos...
Vintage Japanese Silk Kimono
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Silk print Silk Kimono in floral print.
Gucci S/S 2005 Tom Ford Plunging Cutout Backless Bodycon Black Dress
By Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Gucci S/S 2005 Tom Ford Sexy Plunging Cutout Backless Bodycon Black Dress Size M
$1,499Sale Price|50% Off
Size: 36
UNWORN Chanel Black Neckholder Swimsuit with Coco No 5 Logo Coin Details 36
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Classic CHANEL signature one-piece bodysuit Can also be worn as swimsuit Beautiful cut with open back Looks like bikini from back Coin details on straps and in front...
$375
H 3.75 in D 1.25 in L 3.5 in
Boucheron Paris Jaipur Glass Bangle Shaped Fragrance Bottle in Presentation Box
By Boucheron
Located in University City, MO
Boucheron Paris Jaipur glass bracelet shaped fragrance bottle in Boucheron presentation box The opulent fragrance bottle is designed in the shape of a glass bangle bracelet. The sap...
1990s Christian Lacroix Large Size Brown Black Silk Chenille 90s Mini Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 90s CHRISTIAN LACROIX brown and black silk chenille larger size strapless mini dress ! Features a beautiful brown silk chenille fabric embrodiered with hearts and pa...
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.