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.
$2,720Sale Price|60% Off
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 ...
Bill Blass 1990s Black Silk Halter Cocktail Dress with Ruffle Details
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Bill Blass BLack Ruffle Silk cocktail dress Bust 34" Waist 26" Hip 34"
Ralph Lauren Collection S/S 1998 Embellished Runway Gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in Norwich, GB
Ralph Lauren Collection hand beaded slip gown, in cream knit with a nude silk lining. Low cut front neckline, and deep V shaped back. Semi sheer. Very rare piece from the Spring/Summ...
SCHIAPARELLI Extremely Rare Resin Floral Cabana Sunglasses c 1950s
By Schiaparelli
Located in University City, MO
SCHIAPARELLI Extremely rare resin floral cabana sunglasses c 1950s The stylish retro midcentury sunglass frames are designed with black & cream color resin striped bands; embellis...
Vintage Red Kimono Silk Brocade Japanese Ceremonial Gown
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A vintage midcentury red color silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial wedding kimono. One of a kind handcrafted . Fabulous museum quality ceremonial piece in pure silk with in...
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI TOM FORD 1999 Vintage Runway pink floral cutout leather strap dress IT42 M
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI TOM FORD 1999 Vintage Runway pink floral cutout leather strap dress IT42 M Reference: TGAS/D00469 Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Collection: Runway Material: Silk, Leather Col...
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 ...
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...
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...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2005 "It's Only A Game" Cream Cotton Brocade Detail Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 cream cotton brocade detail skirt. From Alexander McQueen's "It's Only a Game" collection. Botanical filigree metallic brocade trim in shades of beige, cre...
$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...
Party Dress in Fuchsia and Black Lace with Low V neck
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The prettiest party dress in Fuchsia brocade and overlayed with sparkly black point d'esprit that covers the entire skirt, making for a magical, textured quality. The lace is trimmed...
Madonna’s Rare Jean Paul Gaultier 1988 Navy Padded Vintage Blazer 80s Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare musuem worthy JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Pour GIBO SS1988, as worn by Madonna in the 1990 Blonde Ambition Tour! Navy blue sculpted padded corset blazer jacket! Features flattering corse...
Christian Dior Haute Couture Long Blue Gown Provenance Betsy Bloomingdale 1988
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a long royal blue silk taffeta gown by Christian Dior Haute Couture, from 1988-89. The gown has long sleeves, a wrapped front and back bodice, a large bow on the side hip, a...
Vintage Valentino black mesh sheer sequin beaded ostrich feather midi knee dress
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE From Valentino early 2000's this black spaghetti strap dress features a tulle background that is entirely embellished with sequins, beads/beaded tassels and ostric...
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...
$1,290
Size: See Measurement in description
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER S/s 1989 Pinstripe Draped Lapel Madonna Set
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
The Pinstripe Elegance Set combines timeless sophistication with modern tailoring. This two-piece outfit includes a structured double-breasted blazer with wide, angular lapels and a ...
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.