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Travilla Strapless Silk Strapless Gown 1970s
Travilla Strapless Silk Strapless Gown 1970s

Travilla Strapless Silk Strapless Gown 1970s

By Travilla

Located in Water Mill, NY

From acclaimed designer William Travilla a stunning gown comprised of layers of pointed edge red silk.

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Travilla Size 10 Black Matte Silk Jersey Rhinestone Vintage 80s Gown Dress
1980s Travilla Size 10 Black Matte Silk Jersey Rhinestone Vintage 80s Gown Dress

1980s Travilla Size 10 Black Matte Silk Jersey Rhinestone Vintage 80s Gown Dress

By Travilla

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and timeless WILLIAM TRAVILLA black matte silk jersey rhinestone encrusted long sleeve evening gown ! Features flattering ruching throughout the bodice. Interior shoulder p...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

TRAVILLA Black Silk Gown with Bead Lace Size 8
TRAVILLA Black Silk Gown with Bead Lace Size 8

TRAVILLA Black Silk Gown with Bead Lace Size 8

By Travilla

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Travilla gown is composed of black silk and features beaded lace accenting with a nude underlay. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **P...

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20th Century American Evening Gowns

Travilla for I. Magnin Vintage Black Silk Velvet Cocktail Dress
Travilla for I. Magnin Vintage Black Silk Velvet Cocktail Dress

Travilla for I. Magnin Vintage Black Silk Velvet Cocktail Dress

By Travilla, I. Magnin

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage Travilla for I. Magnin silk velvet button up cocktail dress with long sleeves and a structured collar.

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

TRAVILLA  Draped Brown Silk Chiffon Gown with Feather Applique Size 8
TRAVILLA  Draped Brown Silk Chiffon Gown with Feather Applique Size 8

TRAVILLA Draped Brown Silk Chiffon Gown with Feather Applique Size 8

By Travilla

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Travilla gown is composed of a brown silk chiffon. Features a center front drape and peasant feather applique. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condi...

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20th Century American Evening Gowns

Travilla Vintage Black Sequin Avant Garde Cutout Silk Satin Evening Gown
Travilla Vintage Black Sequin Avant Garde Cutout Silk Satin Evening Gown

Travilla Vintage Black Sequin Avant Garde Cutout Silk Satin Evening Gown

By Travilla

Located in San Diego, CA

Looks like a strapless dress with gloves. Mock jeweled buttons up the bodice, with a nipped wasp waist.

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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

TRAVILLA White Silk Ruffled Gown with Floral Motif and Wrap Size 8-10
TRAVILLA White Silk Ruffled Gown with Floral Motif and Wrap Size 8-10

TRAVILLA White Silk Ruffled Gown with Floral Motif and Wrap Size 8-10

By Travilla

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Travilla gown is composed of an off-white silk with a turquoise and pink floral motif. Features a side draped ruffle with large flower. There is a center back zipper. Comes wit...

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20th Century American Evening Gowns

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Vintage 1970's Travilla Silk Maxi Dress
Vintage 1970's Travilla Silk Maxi Dress

Vintage 1970's Travilla Silk Maxi Dress

By Travilla

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1970's dress * black graphic print silk * silk lining * back zipper * smocked sleeves * wide cuffs * deep scoop neck * by Travilla condition | loose/missing threa...

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1970s Maxi Dress

Travilla Red Silk Chiffon Godet Dress with Shawl Size Small Medium
Travilla Red Silk Chiffon Godet Dress with Shawl Size Small Medium

Travilla Red Silk Chiffon Godet Dress with Shawl Size Small Medium

By Travilla

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Travilla cocktail dress is composed of a fabulous red silk chiffon and is coupled with a matching shawl.

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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1970's Travilla White Silk Crepe Gown with Unusual Cord Decoration
1970's Travilla White Silk Crepe Gown with Unusual Cord Decoration

1970's Travilla White Silk Crepe Gown with Unusual Cord Decoration

By Travilla, William Travilla

Located in New Hope, PA

Oscar winning Hollywood Costume Designer William Travilla is best known as the designer of the white silk halter dress Marilyn Monroe wore in the film The Seven Year Itch in 1955.

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Travilla Silk Applique Trim Dress 1970s
Travilla Silk Applique Trim Dress 1970s

Travilla Silk Applique Trim Dress 1970s

By William Travilla, Travilla

Located in Water Mill, NY

An incredible black silk dress by William Travilla. It is semi fitted with a wrap tie belt at the waist, a V neckline and a straight skirt.

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1970s American Day Dresses

Vintage Travilla Lace Illusion Bodice Silk Chiffon Flowy Black Dress
Vintage Travilla Lace Illusion Bodice Silk Chiffon Flowy Black Dress

Vintage Travilla Lace Illusion Bodice Silk Chiffon Flowy Black Dress

By William Travilla, Travilla

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning vintage Travilla silk chiffon black pleated dress, with gorgeous intricate lace bodice.

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Museum Quality 1970s Travilla Vintage Metallic Gold + Black Silk Jumpsuit Dress
Museum Quality 1970s Travilla Vintage Metallic Gold + Black Silk Jumpsuit Dress

Museum Quality 1970s Travilla Vintage Metallic Gold + Black Silk Jumpsuit Dress

By Travilla, William Travilla

Located in Sparks, NV

Incredible museum quality vintage 1970s palazzo jumpsuit by William Travilla. Sheer silk midriff and balloon sleeves. Huge palazzo pant legs! Partially lined with rear zip and hook c...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Vintage Travillia Couture 1970s Hand Painted Kelly Green Silk Chiffon 70s Gown
Vintage Travillia Couture 1970s Hand Painted Kelly Green Silk Chiffon 70s Gown

Vintage Travillia Couture 1970s Hand Painted Kelly Green Silk Chiffon 70s Gown

By William Travilla, Travilla

Located in San Diego, CA

Absolutely stunning 1970s TRAVILLIA hand painted kelly green caftan gown! Features layers upon layers of the finest silk chiffon. Hand painted watercolor prints throughout the front,...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Travilla 1950's Blue Silk Dress
Travilla 1950's Blue Silk Dress

Travilla 1950's Blue Silk Dress

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Size: approx. USA 8/10

Travilla 1950's Blue Silk Dress

By Travilla

Located in Toronto, ON

Vintage 1950's William Travilla blue dress. Blue sheer silk overlay with draped neckline, short sleeves, bow at centre back waist, and gathered design at back skirt.

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1950s American Day Dresses

c1953 Travilla "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" Purple Silk Dress
c1953 Travilla "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" Purple Silk Dress

c1953 Travilla "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" Purple Silk Dress

By Travilla

Located in Rockwood, ON

Though this dress is obviously not that exact dress, it is most likely a one-off made by request of some woman at the time who went to Travilla to re-create that look.

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Travilla Plunging Sequin Covered Couture Silk Dress
1960s Travilla Plunging Sequin Covered Couture Silk Dress

1960s Travilla Plunging Sequin Covered Couture Silk Dress

By Travilla

Located in Rockwood, ON

The interior is lined in a silk chiffon that has the same print as the exterior layer even though you would never see this once the dress is on.

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1960s Evening Dresses

1970s Mongolian Fur Trimmed Cream Silk Travilla Gown
1970s Mongolian Fur Trimmed Cream Silk Travilla Gown

1970s Mongolian Fur Trimmed Cream Silk Travilla Gown

By Travilla

Located in Rockwood, ON

Famous for creating Marilyn Monroe's scintillating and iconic "subway grate" dress for the movie The Seven Year Itch, Travilla began as a costume designer before opening his own cust...

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Travilla Illusion Cocktail ca.1970
Travilla Illusion Cocktail ca.1970

Travilla Illusion Cocktail ca.1970

By Travilla

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A exquisite Travilla "illusion" cocktail dress. Fine silk chiffon item features black and metallic gold cut velvet "dots" and a sheer midriff.

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Layered Silk Chiffon Travilla Maxi Dress
1970s Layered Silk Chiffon Travilla Maxi Dress

1970s Layered Silk Chiffon Travilla Maxi Dress

Located in Rockwood, ON

This beautiful and easy to wear dress is by Travilla, who is of course the genius behind Marilyn Monroe's Subway Grate dress from the movie "The Seven Year Itch".

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo

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By Bill Blass

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Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Black White Plunging Cleavage Cut Out Gown Dress

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By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

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Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top

Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage YSL knit top, with gorgeous rhinestones on each strap. Flattering fit, with incredible construction. In great condition. Approximately Size Small (lots of stretch) M...

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1970s French Blouses

John Galliano for Christian Dior Ruched Corset Bustier Dress
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By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous soft gold fine silk knit dress from Christian Dior. It has an inner boned corset with underwire bust cups, and detachable spaghetti straps enabling the dress to also be wo...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas 2011 Navy Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown 42

By Emilio Pucci, Peter Dundas

Located in Switzerland, CH

ABSOLUTELY INSANE EMILIO PUCCI MIDNIGHT BLUE CROCHET KNIT CUTOUT GOWN DESIGNED BY PETER DUNDAS SOLD OUT IMMEDIATELY WORN BY TOPMODELS AS CLAUDIA SCHIFFER, MIRANDA KERR AND MANY OT...

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2010s Italian Evening Gowns

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By Bob Mackie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage Bob Mackie gown is composed of a light green mint hue silk chiffon. The upper bodice features an embellished center front and short sleeve, with a floral pattern. There ...

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By Revillon Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an absolutely sumptuous natural brown Sable fur coat, by Revillon for Saks Fifth Avenue. This coat has a large notched collar, two front slit pockets, an open front and is ...

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

This coat is a custom Zaccaria of California Fur coat, composed of a black fox collar and cuffs with black and white mink in a stunning chevron pattern. There are side pockets as w...

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20th Century American Coats and Outerwear

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Louis Feraud Royal Blue Cashmere Fox Fur cape

By Louis Feraud

Located in Amsterdam, NL

We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore This cape with sleeves has 2 pockets, 3 closing buttons and a attached scarf with dyed soft fox fur. Its made of a blend wool ...

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Thierry Mugler Vintage Women's Red Asymmetric Jacket, 1990s, Excellent
Thierry Mugler Vintage Women's Red Asymmetric Jacket, 1990s, Excellent

Thierry Mugler Vintage Women's Red Asymmetric Jacket, 1990s, Excellent

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Capri, IT

Thierry Mugler Red Jacket silver tone zip and closure asymmetric style total lenght 74 cm shoulder to hem 37 cm

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1990s French Jackets

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By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons

Located in New York, NY

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By Helga

Located in Sparks, NV

Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...

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By Tadashi Shoji

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage Tadashi Shoji white dress! Avant Garde style, with cut-outs at bust (on front and back). Attached rhinestone brooch at bust, encrusted with an oversized pearl dangling f...

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Located in New York, NY

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Vintage 1950's Pink Satin Embroidered Scalloped Tiered Tulle Dress UK 6-8 US 2-4

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly spectacular 1950's dress, rendered in a blush pink satin which is embroidered with pink lurex and cream threads in a swirling floral design, set against layers of matching...

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Travilla Silk Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary travilla silk dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Red and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect travilla silk dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site.

How Much is a Travilla Silk Dress?

Prices for a travilla silk dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $425 and can go as high as $7,500, while, on average they fetch $1,200.

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.