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Vintage 1970s Lillie Rubin Blue Sequin Halter Disco Studio 54 Gown Maxi Dress 70
Vintage 1970s Lillie Rubin Blue Sequin Halter Disco Studio 54 Gown Maxi Dress 70

Vintage 1970s Lillie Rubin Blue Sequin Halter Disco Studio 54 Gown Maxi Dress 70

By Lillie Rubin

Located in San Diego, CA

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1970s American Evening Gowns

1970s Roland Klein by Marcel Fenez Studio 54 Grey Jersey Dress
1970s Roland Klein by Marcel Fenez Studio 54 Grey Jersey Dress

1970s Roland Klein by Marcel Fenez Studio 54 Grey Jersey Dress

By Roland Klein

Located in London, GB

This desirable 1970s light grey silky jersey 'studio 54' dress by Roland Klein is simultaneously seductive and sophisticated. Featuring batwing cut sleeves and a plunging V-neck lin...

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1970s British Evening Dresses

1970s Halston Black Sequin Wrap Dress Vintage Studio 54 Disco Evening Red Carpet
1970s Halston Black Sequin Wrap Dress Vintage Studio 54 Disco Evening Red Carpet

1970s Halston Black Sequin Wrap Dress Vintage Studio 54 Disco Evening Red Carpet

By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

A rare and glamorous 1970s Halston black sequin wrap dress, the epitome of Studio 54 chic. Designed with Halston’s signature minimalist sophistication, this dazzling piece is fully c...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Late 1970s Lillie Rubin Red Sequin Halter Disco Glamour Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Late 1970s Lillie Rubin Red Sequin Halter Disco Glamour Evening Gown Maxi Dress

Late 1970s Lillie Rubin Red Sequin Halter Disco Glamour Evening Gown Maxi Dress

By Lillie Rubin

Located in San Diego, CA

SEO Keywords: Vintage Lillie Rubin dress, 1970s sequin gown, disco dress, Studio 54 fashion, red sequin halter gown, vintage evening dress, open back gown, glamorous party dress, red...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

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Frank Usher 1970's Dolman Diva Gown
Frank Usher 1970's Dolman Diva Gown

Frank Usher 1970's Dolman Diva Gown

By Frank Usher

Located in Toronto, ON

Very Bianca Jagger, very Studio 54! This dramatic gown has a high mock turtle-neck, large dolman semi-sheer sleeves, a criss-cross halter-neck illusion, drop waist with sequin appl...

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1970s Delphos Gowns

Ossie Clark silver lurex Studio 54 evening gown, circa 1970s
Ossie Clark silver lurex Studio 54 evening gown, circa 1970s

Ossie Clark silver lurex Studio 54 evening gown, circa 1970s

By Ossie Clark

Located in London, GB

A rare evening dress by Ossie Clark in silver and black metallic lurex. Deep v-neck cleavage, pleated sleeves and bust, pleating on the front center lower hip, peek-a-boo slit at the...

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Stephen Burrows Beaded Matte Jersey Studio 54 Dress
Stephen Burrows Beaded Matte Jersey Studio 54 Dress

Stephen Burrows Beaded Matte Jersey Studio 54 Dress

By Stephen Burrows

Located in Gresham, OR

Stephen Burrows rayon matte jersey beaded 70s Studio 54 glam dress with asymmetrical hem line. Size 4-6

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Clobber by Jeff Banks 1970s Halter Neck Jersey 'Studio 54' Disco Dress
Clobber by Jeff Banks 1970s Halter Neck Jersey 'Studio 54' Disco Dress

Clobber by Jeff Banks 1970s Halter Neck Jersey 'Studio 54' Disco Dress

By Jeff Banks

Located in London, GB

This fantastic 1970s black halter neck jersey dress by Jeff Banks exclusively for his label, Clobber, is a wonderful example of disco era glamour and has a seductive, elegant line. T...

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1970s British Informal Dresses

Ossie Clark pink metallic lurex Studio 54 evening gown, circa 1970s
Ossie Clark pink metallic lurex Studio 54 evening gown, circa 1970s

Ossie Clark pink metallic lurex Studio 54 evening gown, circa 1970s

By Ossie Clark

Located in London, GB

A rare evening dress by Ossie Clark in pink and silver metallic lurex. Deep v-neck cleavage, pleated bishop sleeves and bust, waist ties closing at the rear and zip closure. The ulti...

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Royal Blue Sequin Sexy Cut - Out Studio 54 Vintage 70s Disco Gown / Dress
1970s Royal Blue Sequin Sexy Cut - Out Studio 54 Vintage 70s Disco Gown / Dress

1970s Royal Blue Sequin Sexy Cut - Out Studio 54 Vintage 70s Disco Gown / Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage 1970s royal blue fully sequined silk dress! Features multiple cut-outs above the bust, and at each shoulder. Flattering open back reveals just the right amount of skin. ...

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1970s Evening Gowns

1970s Lilli Diamond "Studio 54" Sequin Cocktail Dress
1970s Lilli Diamond "Studio 54" Sequin Cocktail Dress

1970s Lilli Diamond "Studio 54" Sequin Cocktail Dress

By Lilli Diamond

Located in London, GB

This wonderful 1970s Lilli Diamond sequinned cocktail dress is a great example of the exuberant glamour and party dynamic synonymous with its creator. A boutique favourite of the 195...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s I. Magnin Vintage Sequin + Beaded Studio 54 Disco Silk Jersey Knit Dress
1970s I. Magnin Vintage Sequin + Beaded Studio 54 Disco Silk Jersey Knit Dress

1970s I. Magnin Vintage Sequin + Beaded Studio 54 Disco Silk Jersey Knit Dress

By Victoria Royal

Located in Sparks, NV

Slinky vintage 1970s plum silk jersey disco dress with metallic sequins and beading by Victoria Royal for I. Magnin. Fully lined with rear metal zip, snap and hook closure. The mark...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Amazing 1970s Gold Bronze Slinky Pleated Vintage 70s Disco Studio 54 Dress
Amazing 1970s Gold Bronze Slinky Pleated Vintage 70s Disco Studio 54 Dress

Amazing 1970s Gold Bronze Slinky Pleated Vintage 70s Disco Studio 54 Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1970s slinky gold / bronze pleated Studio 54 disco dress! Features flattering accordian pleating on the front. Mock fabric covered buttons at center bust. Hidden zipper up th...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Amazing 1970s Metallic Disco Studio 54 Pleated Slinky Colorful Vintage 70s Dress
Amazing 1970s Metallic Disco Studio 54 Pleated Slinky Colorful Vintage 70s Dress

Amazing 1970s Metallic Disco Studio 54 Pleated Slinky Colorful Vintage 70s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1970s disco Studio 54 pleated multi color metallic cocktail dress! Literally features every single color of the rainbow, and will match anything and everything. Looks amazing...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Sexy Pink + Red Metallic Ruched Vintage 70s Studio 54 Disco Dress
1970s Sexy Pink + Red Metallic Ruched Vintage 70s Studio 54 Disco Dress

1970s Sexy Pink + Red Metallic Ruched Vintage 70s Studio 54 Disco Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy late 1970s pink and red metallic ruched disco dress! Flattering ruching throughout looks amazing on the body! Fully lined. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. L...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Sexy 1970s Joseph Magnin Vintage 70s Disco Studio 54 Dress w/ Rhinestones
Sexy 1970s Joseph Magnin Vintage 70s Disco Studio 54 Dress w/ Rhinestones

Sexy 1970s Joseph Magnin Vintage 70s Disco Studio 54 Dress w/ Rhinestones

By Joseph Magnin Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 1970s Joseph Magnin disco dress!!!! Rich burgundy wine color, with rhinestones encrusted on straps. Ruched bodice, that is so flattering on! Slinky skirt,with slit up the side. ...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Vanna White’s Early 80s Samir Gold Lurex Disco Studio 54 Vintage 80s Dress
Vanna White’s Early 80s Samir Gold Lurex Disco Studio 54 Vintage 80s Dress

Vanna White’s Early 80s Samir Gold Lurex Disco Studio 54 Vintage 80s Dress

By SAMIR

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy army 1980s SAMIR gold and black metallic lurex slinky disco Studio 54 dress. Vanna White wore the same dress, but in blue, on the cover of People Magazine ! Flattering pleated d...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Samir Black + Bronze Gold Sexy Ruched Studio 54 Vintage 70s Disco Dress
1970s Samir Black + Bronze Gold Sexy Ruched Studio 54 Vintage 70s Disco Dress

1970s Samir Black + Bronze Gold Sexy Ruched Studio 54 Vintage 70s Disco Dress

By SAMIR

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 1970s SAMIR black and bronze metallic ruched halter dress! Features flattering ruching body that stretches to fit. Body hugging fit looks fantastic on! Hidden zipper up the side...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Vintage Samir Sexy Gold Bronze Studio 54 Pleated Metallic Disco 70s Dress
1970s Vintage Samir Sexy Gold Bronze Studio 54 Pleated Metallic Disco 70s Dress

1970s Vintage Samir Sexy Gold Bronze Studio 54 Pleated Metallic Disco 70s Dress

By SAMIR

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage SAMIR 1970s golden / bronze disco dress! Features flattering accordian pleated throughout. Slinky, flattering fit, with thin spaghetti straps. Seven fabric covered mock ...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Samir Metallic Blue Pleated Disco Vintage 70s Studio 54 Sexy Slinky Dress
1970s Samir Metallic Blue Pleated Disco Vintage 70s Studio 54 Sexy Slinky Dress

1970s Samir Metallic Blue Pleated Disco Vintage 70s Studio 54 Sexy Slinky Dress

By SAMIR

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1970s SAMIR vibrant blue metallic sexy sleeveless disco dress! Flattering pleating detail throughout. Fitted bodice with mock buttons up the front. Hidden zipper put he back....

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1970s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1970s Samir Sexy Golden Bronze Pleated Disco Studio 54 Slinky Vintage 70s Dress
1970s Samir Sexy Golden Bronze Pleated Disco Studio 54 Slinky Vintage 70s Dress

1970s Samir Sexy Golden Bronze Pleated Disco Studio 54 Slinky Vintage 70s Dress

By SAMIR

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 1970s SAMIR gold / bronze metallic pleated slinky disco dress! I just love these dressed, and they are getting harder and harder to find, and always sell almost immediately! Fea...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Sexy Vintage David Howard Studio 54 Hot Pink + Silver Sequins Cut - Out Dress
Sexy Vintage David Howard Studio 54 Hot Pink + Silver Sequins Cut - Out Dress

Sexy Vintage David Howard Studio 54 Hot Pink + Silver Sequins Cut - Out Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderfully sexy vintage David Howard hot pink / fuchsia 1970s slinky dress! Features cut-out at bodice, with silver sequins at bust, and at straps. Asymmetrical hem, that dips in th...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Disco Studio 54 Lamé Black Maxi Dress
1970s Disco Studio 54 Lamé Black Maxi Dress

1970s Disco Studio 54 Lamé Black Maxi Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s Disco Studio 54 Lamé Black Maxi Dress. Classic large collar. Buttons up front with rhinestone buttons. Wide belt included, not original.

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1970s Maxi Dress

1970‘s Ombré Sequined Ruben Panis Halter Gown
1970‘s Ombré Sequined Ruben Panis Halter Gown

1970‘s Ombré Sequined Ruben Panis Halter Gown

By Ruben Panis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fabulous Studio 54 style gown from Ruben Panis is embroidered with iridescent sequins that ombré from light pink to lush violet.

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1970s American Evening Gowns

1970s Metallic Gold Disco Studio 54 Dress
1970s Metallic Gold Disco Studio 54 Dress

1970s Metallic Gold Disco Studio 54 Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1970s Metallic Gold Disco Dress. Large lapels iconic of the flashy 1970s trimmed with braided metallic trim. Rhinestone buttons down front, hook & eye at waist seam, hidden by wide g...

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Hot Pink Metallic Pleated Studio 54 Disco Dress
1960s Hot Pink Metallic Pleated Studio 54 Disco Dress

1960s Hot Pink Metallic Pleated Studio 54 Disco Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1960s Hot Pink Metallic Pleated Disco Dress. Heat set accordion pleated dress with covered buttons sewn decoratively down center front. Has built in bandeau for support.

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior “Studio 54 “ silk dress .circa 1970s
Christian Dior “Studio 54 “ silk dress .circa 1970s

Christian Dior “Studio 54 “ silk dress .circa 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Christian Dior was responsible for the pivotal point in twentieth-century fashion. Including the Oblique Line in 1950, the Oval Line in 1951, the Profile Line in 1952. The fact is D...

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

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By Loris Azzaro

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...

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A Pierre Cardin Organza Blouse With Dramatic Batwing Sleeves Circa 1970/1980

A Pierre Cardin Organza Blouse With Dramatic Batwing Sleeves Circa 1970/1980

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1970/1980 France Stunning Blouse in black Organza by Pierre Cardin (attributed to) dating from the 1970s / 1980s. Boat neckline blouse buttoned in front and dramatic raging s...

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2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Iconic Charlestone sequins dress

2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Iconic Charlestone sequins dress

By Gucci

Located in Capri, IT

2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Iconic Charlestone sequins black dress totally made in italy in italian size range 42

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1998 YVES SAINT LAURENT black draped strapless RUNWAY dress with lace

1998 YVES SAINT LAURENT black draped strapless RUNWAY dress with lace

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Yves Saint Laurent strapless cocktail dress from 1998 as seen on the fall runway. Made in black with an asymmetrical wrap front that ties at the hip, the dress reveals an inset of me...

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2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress

2000S JOHN GALLIANO CHRISTIAN DIOR Olive Green Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress

By John Galliano

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully made with an internal corset to keep the shape of the dress. Some damage due to young rich girls who's mother's taught them no sense of decorum. Damage is on side where t...

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Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL

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...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

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Brand New Casadei Gold Leopard Mules Heels Size 6.5

Brand New Casadei Gold Leopard Mules Heels Size 6.5

By Casadei

Located in Conroe, TX

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1980s Galanos Silk Dress in a Hounds Tooth Plaid W/ Matching Wool Jacket & Scarf

1980s Galanos Silk Dress in a Hounds Tooth Plaid W/ Matching Wool Jacket & Scarf

By Galanos, James Galanos

Located in Gresham, OR

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New Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Fall 2002 Size 38.5 / 8.5 Corset Heels YSL

By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Step into early-2000s runway glamour with these ultra-rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent slingback heels from Tom Ford’s iconic Fall 2002 collection. Crafted in sumptuous yellow silk s...

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Versace Spring/Summer 2005 Peach Silk Satin Medusa Gown

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By Versace

Located in North Wales, PA

A stunning floor-length evening gown from Versace’s Spring/Summer 2005 collection under Donatella Versace. Crafted in a lustrous peach silk satin, the dress features a structured und...

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By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Berlin, BE

Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...

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John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress

John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Giorgio Armani

Located in San Diego, CA

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By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

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S/S 1992 Dolce & Gabbana White Silk Flowy Layered Long Sleeve Blouse

S/S 1992 Dolce & Gabbana White Silk Flowy Layered Long Sleeve Blouse

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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Studio 54 Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary studio 54 gown you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Blue and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a studio 54 gown from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but SAMIR, Ossie Clark and Christian Dior each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

How Much is a Studio 54 Gown?

The price for a studio 54 gown starts at $299 and tops out at $2,543, and on average, selling for $675.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

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.

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