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 runway.
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 runway.
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 color Condition: Excellent Size 6
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.
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, featuring a black sequin bra and high-waisted skirt with stretch. The bra top is design...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 stickers covered in colorless sequins. 85% Nylon, 15% spandex.
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 structured bodice. Fabric has moderate stretch throughout. Due to stretch, hip fits up to ...
$5,494
Size: 10 / 32 (Vintage)
ROSE MARIE REID c.1950s EMILIO PUCCI Signature Print One Piece Swimsuit / Romper
By Emilio Pucci, Rose Marie Reid
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Rose Marie Reid of California c.1950's Emilio Pucci signature print one piece swimsuit / romper. Multicolor Emilio Pucci striped Sicilian motif signature print in shades of b...
$595Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Chic 1960s Yellow + Orange + White Short Sleeve Belted Vintage 60s Mod Day Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 1960s yellow, orange, burnt orange and white geometric abstract belted short sleeve day dress! Flattering fit, with a detachable belt to form a waistline. Hidden metal zip...
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, ...
2009 PRADA black metal fabric runway jacket
By Prada, Miuccia 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 ...
2002 COMME DES GARCONS black wool dress
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawabuko
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Avant-garde black wool knit dress designed by Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons Fall/Winter 2002 collection. The piece has a deconstructed, layered look that frequently used in Kawa...
New Gucci Python Spring 2015 Runway Navy Blue Pumps Heels Sz 39
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Python Heels Spring Summer 2015 Runway Heels Deep Navy Blue Size: 39 Leather Cross Strap Toe Blue Python Adjustable Double Wrap Ankle Strap Blue Wooden Heel Heel He...
New Badgley Mischka Beaded Evening Dress Gown Sz 6
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Conroe, TX
Badgley Mischka Gown Brand New with Tags Bead Trim on Bodice and around waist Zipper and Hook Closure Pleated Bodice V-Shaped Front and Back Top We are happy to provide measurements ...
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...
Joseph Magnin 1960s Navy Blue + Red Linen Silk Nautical Vintage 60s Shift Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s JOSEPH MAGNIN navy blue and red linen and silk blend nautical shift dress! A dead ringer for Norman Norell, Pierre Cardin, or Louis Feraud. Features a regal Roman like sc...
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...
Gucci New Silk Halter Jumpsuit
By Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous deep red silk jumpsuit from Gucci. It has a halter neckline crossing at the front then wrapping around the neck. There is a band at the waist and the pants portion are s...
Very Rare Gucci by Tom Ford 2002 Seductively Sexy Evening Dress Gown New!
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Gucci by Tom Ford 2002 evening dress fashioned in eggshell white outlined in eye catching seam illusion. Dress boasts a tasteful plunging neckline extending into a full skir...
New Vintage Roberto Cavalli SS 2011 Silk Crocodile Print Lace Up Fringe Dress 42
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
A striking piece from Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection, this dress exemplifies the designer’s bold, exotic aesthetic. Crafted from luxurious silk, the dress features a...
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2007 Copper Metallic Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
2007 Roberto Cavalli Fall Winter metallic gown. Features low cut neck, cut out detail, ruching detail, low back, zip closure and maxi length with tags. In great vintage condition, a ...
$675Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small - Small Medium
1970s Emma Domb Bubblegum Pink Short Sleeve Vintage 70s Empire Waist Maxi Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s EMMBA DOMB bubblegum pink short sleeve cotton empire waist maxi dress! Vibrant pink color looks great on any skin tone. Fitted bodice with a full skirt. Chic bell sleev...
2010s Alberta Ferretti Aubergine Silk Chiffon and Lace Halterneck Dress
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in London, GB
Alberta Ferretti is an Italian designer celebrated for her ethereal, romantic aesthetic, defined by flowing silhouettes, delicate fabrics, and a sense of femininity. This elegant eve...
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.