$5,000
Size: Large - 40FR - 44IT
John Galliano Spring 2001 Fuchsia and Gold Metallic Bias Cut Slip Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
Striking evening gown from John Galliano, Spring–Summer 2001 collection period.
Nina Ricci Black Silk Hand Painted Floral Evening Gown with Deep V Back
By Nina Ricci
Located in Kingston, NY
A striking Nina Ricci evening gown featuring an expressive hand-painted style floral motif in vivid pink and green set against a dramatic black ground.
$5,499
Size: 40 fits best US 4-6/S
UNWORN Valentino Draped Cady Silk Evening Cape t Ruffle Dress Gown Bridal 40
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Switzerland, CH
Known for its masterful drapery and ethereal silhouettes, the House of Valentino delivers a masterclass in minimalist luxury with this striking evening piece. This gown features a d...
Vintage Striking Red Purple Green Metallic Maxi Dress
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The designer of this dress is unknown, but that makes it no less captivating. Done in a synthetic metallic knit, this beautiful maxi dress hits all the right notes. The dress feature...
S/S 1998 Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Black Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage 1998 Gianni Versace Couture Black Lace Gown An iconic piece from the S/S 1998 Gianni Versace Couture collection, this striking black evening gown exemplifies the designer’s ...
Valentino Night Vintage Black Velvet & Lace Plunging Gown, c. 1980s–1990s US 6
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino Night
Located in Montgomery, TX
A rare and striking vintage evening gown from Valentino Night, rendered in sumptuous black velvet with exquisite lace detailing — a hallmark of the label’s more exclusive formalwear.
Dolce & Gabbana Dress Striking Silver Rear Swarovski Zipper Pull 40 / 6
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Miami, FL
Dolce&Gabbana rare dress that was sold out in the stores. This treasure was worn one time only. Silver gray fabric with fabulous texture and a metallic finish. Front has a boat neck...
Dior by Raf Simons S/S 2015 Deep Yellow Gilet Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Raf Simons for Dior: striking deep yellow evening gown with sleek, elegant design.
$198Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.13 in W 11.42 in D 0 in
Victorian Evening Elegance: Opulent Fashion Lithograph Published in 1889
Located in Langweer, NL
This lithograph presents a fashionable woman from 1889, dressed in a striking evening gown that exemplifies the opulence and refinement of the late Victorian era.
Paper
Fine Victorian Garnet, Pearl and Diamond Semi Parure
Located in London, GB
This set would look striking paired with a simple evening gown. Should you choose to make this purchase we will delighted to send it to you in a Bentley & Skinner handmade leather c...
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Nicole Miller Striking Black & White Embroidered Evening Gown
By Nicole Miller
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a striking, black and white embroidered evening gown designed by Nicole Miller in 100% silk.
Early 1940's, Striking Black & Magenta Taffeta Striped Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this early 1940's, dramatically stunning black and magenta taffeta striped gown, beautifully constructed to flatter the figure. The gown has a very becoming sweet...
Couture Vintage Black Velvet Strapless Evening Gown With Fur Trim
Located in Portland, OR
This is a striking black velvet evening gown with the C.F. Coch Haute Couture label.
Striking Alexander McQueen Silk Halter Dress, 2005
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Bethesda, MD
This stunning Alexander McQueen light green silk halter dress is embellished with hand-painted butterflies throughout. It has a side zipper closure and closer at the back of the halt...
Striking Black and White Floral Print Cotton Pique Evening Gown by Will Steinman
By Will Steinman
Located in New Hope, PA
This charming black and white floral print cotton pique summer evening dress will definitely get you noticed. The dress has spaghetti straps, a fitted bodice with a V shaped, corse...
Striking Ruben Panis Beaded Starburst Bat Winged Gown Black Corduroy
By Ruben Panis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a striking Ruben Panis design. This dress features a wonderful star-burst sequin and beaded detail, complimented by a textured black velvet corduroy fused with a reflective m...
Rick Owens "Lillies" Silver Metallic Evening Gown 2018
By Rick Owens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a Spring 2018 Rick Owens Lillies silver metallic evening gown, a striking example of the designer’s sculptural approach to draping and sensual min...
Striking Black Velvet Gown with Gold Beading around Bodice
Located in Port Hope, ON
This deep, black velvet gown is the perfect piece to wear to any evening affair. Glamourous in its simplicity, the gold bodice beading adds the perfect touch around the waist. The co...
Striking Chartreuse Chiffon Art Deco Flapper Dress
Located in New York, NY
High style art deco beaded flapper dress from the 1920s France. Lovely and unusual chartreuse colored chiffon with beaded scale "motifs" in mother of pearl and antique gold bugles wi...
Geoffrey Beene Wool Jersey Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene's easy charcoal wool jersey evening gown with striking architectural neckline and semi-circular lurex topstitching across midsection.
1930s Midnight Blue Velvet Gown With Ornate Chord Embroidery
Located in London, GB
This striking 1930s velvet evening gown in midnight blue is in superb vintage condition and features some extraordinary needlework on the long Medieval style sleeves.
Ralph Lauren Fall 2011 Runway Black Crepe Gown with Beaded Butterfly Bodice
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
Striking Ralph Lauren runway evening gown from the Fall 2011 collection, both an iconic runway look from a legendary collection and a museum piece that was on display at the American...
Striking Vicky Tiel Black Sequined and Ruffled Open Back Cocktail Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fantastic Vicky Tiel cocktail gown. The gown features a wonderful ruffled lace neckline, with sequin and beaded detailing. The waist debuts a very flattering peplum detail,...
Striking Vintage Albert Nipon for Bergdorf Goodman Sz 12 Black Velvet Wrap Dress
By Bergdorf Goodman, Albert Nipon
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking, and super flattering vintage Albert Nipon, for Bergdorf Goodman, black silk velvet wrap dress! Billow sleeves, with black silk cuffs. Origami like detail at waist, and ruff...
Blumarine Dress Rose Flower Print Striking Beaded Bow 42 / 8 New
By Blumarine
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Blumarine dress features an exquisite profusion of roses in the pales shade of pink, with deepening shades to a creamy rose. Accentuated with rich brown - the ...
Evelyn Byrnes 1960s Black Appliqué and Ivory Pleated Empire Gown
By Evelyn Byrnes
Located in Kingston, NY
A striking 1960s evening gown by Evelyn Byrnes, exemplifying the era’s refined approach to evening wear and sculptural femininity.
1950s Jacques Heim New Look Black Dress
By Jacques Heim, Jaques Heim
Located in London, GB
This striking 1950s New-Look style evening gown by Jacques Heim demonstrates some impeccable tailoring skills.
Sold
H 24 in W 20 in
'Crawford Grand Entrance' 1932 (Galerie Prints Limited Edition)
By George Hurrell
Located in London, GB
The renowned actress is pictured wearing a stylish and striking evening gown, her hair styled elegantly in an up-do, characteristically fashionable of the 1930's era.
Silver Gelatin
Valentino Abstract Panel Evening Gown 1990s
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Striking Valentino evening gown, from the period when Valentino Garavani himself was still designing for the house.
ESCADA Couture Vintage Evening Silk Gown Wedding Cream Sequined 1980s
By Escada
Located in London, GB
ESCADA Couture Vintage Evening Silk Gown Wedding Cream Sequined 1980s A glamour striking couture evening vintage gown from Escada.
Strikingly Sculptural Geoffrey Beene Satin and Velvet Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
This striking dress from Geoffrey Beene is made in masterfully constructed black and fuchia satin. One of the most difficult fabrics to work with is here manipulated to perfection. T...
TOM FORD Runway dress striking statement 42 / 8 nwt
By Tom Ford
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic TOM FORD striking runway rose silk and nude netting dress. Abstract cut out sewn onto nude netting. Nude silk lining. Hidden rear zipper on side and at should...
Striking 2014 F/W Roberto Cavalli Runway "Fire" Dress w/Beading 40 (Itl)
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Port Hope, ON
Jersey viscose and silk knee length dress with wonderful neckline with a flame design. There is also a peek-a-boo slit at the chest. The dominant colors are black and red with flashe...
Jason Wu Cobalt Blue One Shoulder Evening Gown
By Jason Wu
Located in Toronto, ON
This striking Jason Wu evening gown features an incredibly rich blue color and gorgeous draping.
Striking 1920's, Black Sequined & Beaded Dress on Black Net
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this striking 1920's vintage, black beaded and sequined dress on fine black net. The dress has a series of rows of black beaded fringe down the center panel of th...
1967 Striking Silk Print Strapless Adolfo Gown
By Adolfo
Located in Rockwood, ON
This gown is so spectacular and so striking - it is really an amazing piece. I can date it exactly as it seems to have been deaccessioned from the F.I.T. Museum and still has its ori...
Prada SS 2004 Asymmetric Silk Navy Tie Dye Evening Gown with Sequin Wrap Panel
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Evening gown from Prada’s Spring/Summer 2004 collection. Sleeveless V-neck bodice in pleated silk with soft ruching through the waist. Asymmetric black sequin panel wraps across the...
$1,007
Size: Size; Recommended UK 4 - 6.
1988 Vivienne Westwood Black Velvet and Jersey long sleeve corset - Bustier
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
A 1988 Vivienne Westwood boned, velvet & jersey corset, with 3/4 length sleeves and zip fasten closure. Size; Recommended UK 4 - 6. Measurements are provided in inches (‘’) Pit to ...
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 38
Yves Saint Laurent Édition Soir Teal Silk Gown, FW 2009, Size 38, NWT
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingston, NY
This brand-new-with-tags (NWT - priced at $6590) Yves Saint Laurent Édition Soir gown, attributed to Fall-Winter 2009 under Stefano Pilati’s creative direction, represents a rare jew...
Chanel Vintage S/S 1988 White Black Lace Camellia Bow Dress Gown
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This stunning vintage Chanel gown from the Spring/Summer 1988 collection is a timeless masterpiece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The dress features a striking contrast be...
Christian Dior By John Galliano S/S 1998 In A Boudoir Mood White Pearl Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A true collector’s piece from John Galliano’s most theatrical and romantic era at Dior. This gown comes from the iconic Spring/Summer 1998 collection, “In a Boudoir Mood,” where ling...
La Perla S/S 2002 beige nude sheer embellished backless wedding slip dress gown
By La Perla
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE La Perla S/S 2002 Composed of two layers of beige stretch sheer silk chiffon, embellished with circular motifs in varying sizes, formed from a combination of silve...
CARMEN MARC VALVO 90's Vintage Silver Beaded Evening Gown Bridal Wedding Dress
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Carmen Marc Valvo Vintage 1990's Silver / Grey / Icy cool toned Delicate floral beaded pattern Looks like liquid silk, but it's not silk Sexy square neckline Size USA 12 - easily tai...
$1,396Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small / Small Medium
1950s Demi Couture Light Blue Cinderella Silk Chiffon Taffeta 3/4 Sleeves Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Have your Cinderella moment in this beautiful 1950s light blue silk chiffon and taffeta evening gown dress ! Features 3/4 sleeves with a tailored bodice and full skirt. Skirt has att...
Moschino 1990s Crop top and Skirt Set
By Moschino Jeans, Moschino
Located in Austin, TX
1990s Moschino silk striped cropped tie top and wrap skirt. Condition: Excellent Size 42/ US 8 / M 30" waist, 33" bust, 34" hips
$12,340
Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8
Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen red crinkled silk chiffon empire evening dress with long train, structured bust and draped skirt. Fall-Winter 2008
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Femme Spring Summer 2001 Striped Graffiti Mesh Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
A remarkable piece of fashion self-portraiture from Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring/Summer 2001 collection, this spaghetti-strap mesh dress carries the year “2001” and the designer’s sig...
Giuseppe Di Morabito 2000s “Naked” Strapless Mini Dress Covered w/Crystals
By Giuseppe Zanotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fully embellished with sparkling crystals, this Giuseppe Di Morabito strapless mini dress is a shining example of the ever-popular "naked dress" that evolves with the trends of every...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded Silk Embellished Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
wedding / bridal / bride Les Habitudes Couture Vintage 1990's Entirely hand-made in England 100% silk Size Medium but fits like a XS/S Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in i...
Ralph Lauren Silk Floral Dress, FW 2010
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in Marlborough, GB
Ralph Lauren Collection silk chiffon floral dress, Fall Winter 2010 Romantic and vintage-inspired with a timeless silhouette Very good condition with no flaws to note Tie belt Side z...
Shockingly New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Final Collection Heels Sz 37
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New Size 37 * Tom Ford Era Velvet Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977. Th...
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.
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