The Row Women Nania Off The Shoulder Stretch Scuba Dress Size Large Black
By The Row
Located in Miami, FL
- Black exterior - Tagged size L - Made of 87% polyamide 13% elastane Condition: The dress is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approx...
THE ROW Size 12 Black Cotton Blend Twill Ankle Zips Tapered Dress Pants
By The Row
Located in San Francisco, CA
THE ROW dress pants in a black cotton blend twill featuring a flat front, tapered leg with ankle
The Row Erscher Black Cady Maxi Dress US 0 High Neck Minimalist Pockets Auth
By The Row
Located in San Diego, CA
The Row Erscher Cady Maxi Dress in Black size US 0 A masterclass in minimalist luxury and quiet
THE ROW Fall 2016 Black Off Shoulder Stretch Bodycon Mini Dress Olsen Twins
By The Row
Located in San Diego, CA
-shoulder mini dress from The Row Fall 2016 reflects the brand’s signature approach to refined, understated
The Row SS14 Archive Runway Look Layered Midi Dress Black Silk Puff Sleeve US 2
By The Row
Located in San Diego, CA
The Row Rare Archival SS14 Runway Look 27 Layered Midi Dress in Black size US 2 Elevate your
Thierry Mugler Black Dress with a Row of Buttons at the Center Back
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New Hope, PA
A satin backed crepe is used for this scoop neck, Empire waist dress from Thierry Mugler. Decorative contemporary buttons conceal snaps at the bust, wrist, and all the way down the b...
1960s Cream Embroidered Column Dress with Pearl Trim
Located in London, GB
pale cream which is finished with a wide, flat bow. Our favourite detail on this gown is the row-upon
The Row Alain Pleated sleeveless Black Gown
By The Row
Located in Toronto, CA
Introducing the epitome of sophistication and timeless elegance: The Row Alain Black Dress in size
The Row Black Jersey V-Neck Mini Dress L
By The Row
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exhibit a stylish look by wearing this beautiful designer dress. Tailored using fine fabric, this dress has a chic silhouette for a framing fit. Style the creation with chic accessor...
The Row Black Lambskin Leather Mini Dress
By The Row
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Row Black Lambskin Leather Mini Dress is a masterpiece of minimalist luxury, embodying the
The Row Black Cowl Neck Loose Fit Dress Size M
By The Row
Located in London, GB
. Plucks to the weave on the upper front of this used The Row designer resale item. Details Black
THE ROW Size XS Cream Viscose Sleeveless Shift Dress
By The Row
Located in San Francisco, CA
THE ROW dress comes in a cream viscose / elastane with a slip liner featuring a loose fit, shift
THE ROW Size XS Cream Viscose Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By The Row
Located in San Francisco, CA
THE ROW cocktail dress comes in a cream viscose with a full slip liner featuring ruched shoulders
THE ROW Size 0 Navy Wool Spaghetti Straps Long Dress
By The Row
Located in San Francisco, CA
THE ROW dress in a navy wool featuring spaghetti straps, and long skirt with hidden button closure
THE ROW Size 0 Cream Cotton Linen Pleated Dress Pants
By The Row
Located in San Francisco, CA
THE ROW dress pants in a cream cotton linen blend fabric featuring a pleated cropped style, wide
THE ROW Size 0 Green Pleated Wide Leg Dress Pants
By The Row
Located in San Francisco, CA
THE ROW dress pants in a green woven fabric featuring a pleated style, wide leg, and zip fly
THE ROW Size XL Navy Lambskin Leather Elastic Waistband Dress Pants
By The Row
Located in San Francisco, CA
THE ROW dress pants in a navy lambskin leather featuring a form fitting design and elastic
new THE ROW Erine viscose cotton knit slit front maxi dress S
By The Row
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new THE ROW Erine viscose cotton knit slit front maxi dress S Reference: MELK/A00111 Brand: The
THE ROW Size 2 Brown Wool Blend Pleated High Waisted Dress Pants
By The Row
Located in San Francisco, CA
THE ROW dress pants comes in a brown wool blend twill featuring a high waist, pegged silhouette
THE ROW Size XS/S Black Wool Silk Sleeveless Oversized Midi Dress
By The Row
Located in San Francisco, CA
THE ROW midi dress in a black wool silk fabric featuring a sleeveless style, oversized fit, and
new THE ROW Erine viscose cotton knit slit front maxi dress S
By The Row
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new THE ROW Erine viscose cotton knit slit front maxi dress S Reference: MELK/A00111 Brand: The Row
The Row Long Sleeve Silk Knit Wrap Maxi Dress Navy
By The Row
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
The Row long sleeve wrap dress in lightweight silk knit. Soft, fluid drape with a crossover front
THE ROW Size 0 Black Virgin Wool Pleated Tapered Zip Fly Dress Pants
By The Row
Located in San Francisco, CA
THE ROW dress pants in a black virgin wool featuring a pleated style, tapered fit and zip fly
THE ROW burgundy rich red 100% heavy silk V-neck minimalist slip dress US0 XS
By The Row
Located in Hong Kong, NT
THE ROW burgundy rich red 100% heavy silk V-neck minimalist slip dress US0 XS Brand: The Row Model
Navy blue row cut dress draped in the middle front Lanvin by Alber Elbaz
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue row cut dress draped in the middle front and on the shoulders. The fabric is called Cupro
THE ROW Size 0 Brown Silk Cashmere Pleated Dress Pants
By The Row
Located in San Francisco, CA
THE ROW dress pants comes in a brown silk and cashmere twill featuring a high waist, wide leg
The Row Black Scuba 'Benita' Maxi Dress sz L
By The Row
Located in New York, NY
The Row Black Scuba 'Benita' Maxi Dress Features back center slit creating easier movement Made
Bob Mackie Peach Chiffon Gown with Silver Beading, Circa 1970's
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
husband, Car Designer John Delorean. The gown has vertical rows of silver beading and sequins all over, a
The Row Aca Silk Maxi Dress
By The Row
Located in London, GB
A chic piece for the new season, the Aca cami dress from The Row has been luxuriously crafted with
Prada Green Jersey Bead Embellished Neck Sleeveless Gown M
By Prada
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
details, and a striking green hue. Created by skilled hands, the Prada gown is given rows of beads that
The Row Black Short Sleeve Maxi Dress - Size XS
By The Row
Located in London, GB
The Row Black Short Sleeve Maxi Dress - Round neckline - Short sleeve - Maxi length Materials
The Row Black Concealed Corset ‘Menner’ Bubble Dress BNWT
By The Row
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and elegant black strapless dress from The Row. The dress has a concealed corset within
Thierry Mugler Green Wrap Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous forest green wool military influence dress by Thierry Mugler. It has a small stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and 2 bodice patch pockets. The dress skirt wraps ac...
90s John Galliano Black Lace Flapper Style
By John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s John Gallliano Black lace flapper inspired cocktail dress. - lace - side buttons - lined Fit size 6
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
$2,368
Size: Equivalent French Size 36-38
A French Carven Couture Chiffon Evening Dress numbered 11150 Circa 1960/1970
By Carven
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1960/1970 France Haute Couture evening dress from Carven House Designer in blue silk muslin from the 60s/70s. Bustier with thin straps and large low-cut neckline embroidered wi...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...
1989 AZZEDINE ALAIA black ribbed RUNWAY dress with full skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This Azzedine Alaïa runway dress from 1989 is made of a matte black, semi-sheer ribbed cotton with an architectural silhouette. The bodice is close-fitting, featuring a wide neckline...
$1,675
Size: Extra Small
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
nwt's IT46 VALENTINO Vintage Black Evening Gown Long Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Roma NWT's Vintage Jet black Simple, easy, sophisticated, timeless, elegant Size IT46 Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: pit to pit 18 to 19, smallest of waist 17...
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S1998 In a Boudoir Mood Lace Ivory Jacket
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A rare and highly collectible piece from one of John Galliano’s most theatrical and influential seasons at the House of Dior. This jacket is from the iconic Spring/Summer 1998 “In a ...
Alexander McQueen Slip Dress with Applique Skirt 1990s
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An adorable black silk slip dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen's. It has spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline and a low cut back. It is semi fitted through a the ...
Gold evening slip dress with lace edge LOLITA LEMPICKA
By Lolita Lempicka
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold silk (74%) and polyester ( 26%) evening slip dress with lace edge. SIZE 42 (Fr) L
Christian Dior poncho coat
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Poncho-style white goat coat with matching fox fur long collar and bottom. Fabric lining, and detachable collar. Composition and size labels missing, it fits ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S1998 In a Boudoir Mood Lace Ivory Jacket
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A rare and highly collectible piece from one of John Galliano’s most theatrical and influential seasons at the House of Dior. This jacket is from the iconic Spring/Summer 1998 “In a ...
THIERRY MUGLER S/S 1999 Sculptural Collar Evening Gown FR40
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1999 Ruffled Organza Collar Evening Gown with Floral Detail Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Spring Summer 1999 Fabric: Crepe ...
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.