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...
Amazing Vintage Escada by Laurel African Checkered Print Corset Top
By Escada
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1990sLaurel, by Escada African-themed corset top! Black and white checkered sides, with a solid black back. Zips up the side. Fully lined. In great condition Mark...
$630Sale Price|30% Off
Moschino Vintage Iconic Wool Tartan Plaid Jacket
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage iconic wool tartan plaid double-breasted jacket. This jacket features : - Lapel collar. - Black velvet on collar and cuffs. - Gold toned buttons. - Fully lined. - ...
Incredible 1970s Jay Morley for Fern Violette Purple Velvet Regal 70s Maxi Dress
By Jay Morley For Fern Violette, Jay Morley
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 70s JAY MORLEY for FERN VIOLETTE regal purple velvet and cotton boho chic Renaissance maxi dress / gown! Features a beautiful purple cotton velvet long sleeve bodi...
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 ...
Unavailable|$882
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...
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...
$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...
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, ...
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...
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...
$540Sale Price|25% Off
Moschino Vintage Heart Dress US Size 8
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO vintage black dress featuring a large cut-out red velvet heart shaped breast. This dress features : - Black wool blend fabric. - Large cut-out red velvet heart shaped breas...
Chanel Haute Couture Ivory Silk Taffeta Coat Dress With Cowl Neckline, 1990s
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Gresham, OR
1990s Chanel Haute Couture by Karl Lagerfeld. This stunning coat dress will captivate as a ball gown or wedding gown. Ivory silk taffeta alternates with silk satin and is constructed...
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
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2004 Runway Crystal Metal Mesh Chainmail Evening Dress Gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Naples, FL
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2004 Runway Crystal Metal Mesh Chainmail Lace Up Silver Evening Dress Gown Seen on the Spring 2004 Menswear Runway and on Victoria Beckham at the 2003 MTV Mu...
Krizia Collectible Dinosaur Sweater
By Krizia
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Krizia Collectible Dinosaur Sweater, Amazing intarsia design with dozens of different yarns (metallic, matte, fuzzy) combine to make this ferocious graphic of T Rex with go...
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.