Travilla Strapless Silk Strapless Gown 1970s
By Travilla
Located in Water Mill, NY
silk. He is famous for among other things creating Marilyn Monroe's iconic subway vent dress for the
Travilla Strapless Silk Strapless Gown 1970s
By Travilla
Located in Water Mill, NY
silk. He is famous for among other things creating Marilyn Monroe's iconic subway vent dress for the
Travilla Purple Silk Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress with Draping Size 8
By Travilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Travilla cocktail dress is fashioned from a wonderful purple silk. The dress features a v
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
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
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
TRAVILLA 2pc White and Gold Metallic Brocade Silk Dress and Coat Ensemble Size 8
By Travilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Travilla ensemble is composed of an off white and gold metallic brocade silk. The coat
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
$1,196Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 8
Travilla Vintage Black Sequin Avant Garde Cutout Silk Satin Evening Gown
By Travilla
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage TRAVILLA black gown! Features an all-over sequined bodice, with avant Garde cut
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
Travilla for Saks Fifth Ave Beverly Hills Beaded Lace and Silk Gown Size 16 NWOT
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in Palm Desert, CA
the mother of the groom or bride. Custom design by TRAVILLA the famous Hollywood costume designer, who
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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
1986 Travilla Couture Whitney Houston Design Blue One-Shoulder Beaded Silk Gown
By William Travilla, Travilla
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A truly breathtaking and ultra rare 1986 Travilla designer couture blue silk-jersey goddess gown
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
1970's Travilla White Silk Crepe Gown with Unusual Cord Decoration
By William Travilla, Travilla
Located in New Hope, PA
white silk halter dress Marilyn Monroe wore in the film The Seven Year Itch in 1955. It later sold at
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
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
Museum Quality 1970s Travilla Vintage Metallic Gold + Black Silk Jumpsuit Dress
By William Travilla, Travilla
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible museum quality vintage 1970s palazzo jumpsuit by William Travilla. Sheer silk midriff
Vintage Travillia Couture 1970s Hand Painted Kelly Green Silk Chiffon 70s Gown
By William Travilla, Travilla
Located in San Diego, CA
layers of the finest silk chiffon. Hand painted watercolor prints throughout the front, back and sleeves
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
c1953 Travilla "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" Purple Silk Dress
By Travilla
Located in Rockwood, ON
. Travilla would have been doing most of the work by hand at the time and indeed this dress is mainly
1960s Travilla Plunging Sequin Covered Couture Silk Dress
By Travilla
Located in Rockwood, ON
Travilla began as a costume designer before opening his own custom atelier in the 1950s. One of his
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
Travilla 1930's style silk charmuese dress with peplum jacket
By Travilla
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Travilla 1930's style silk charmuese dress with peplum jacket. sz 8 DRESS Bust 34" Waist 32
William Bill Travilla Vintage Silk Dress Houndstooth Plaid Tassel Print 8/10
By Travilla
Located in Portland, OR
This pretty silk vintage dress was designed by Bill Travilla, the designer who was one of Marilyn
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
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
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
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...
Brocade and black satin evening coat Circa 1925
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Brocade and black satin evening coat. Small black satin roses embellishment. Silk taffetas lining. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
$336Sale Price|30% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Iconic Destructured Sailor Stripes Sweater
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage iconic destructured sailor stripes sweater featuring detachable sleeves. This sweater features : - Black knitted fabric with white stripes design. - Turtl...
Lovely Art Deco Burn Out Velvet Gown
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Burn Out Velvet Gown from the 1930's. Typical bias slim cut velvet with flutter sleeves with incredible sheer Art Deco arrow designs radiating out. Side snap opening...
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 ...
BOB MACKIE Green Chiffon Flower Embellished Gown Size 2 4
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 ...
1960s Helga Vintage Cocktail Dress
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...
Sleek Braided Leather Alligator Head Choker Necklace
Located in University City, MO
Sleek braided leather alligator head choker necklace The unique choker necklace is designed with a pair of silver metal alligators heads adhered to a black leather braided cord. The ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Ruched Corset Bustier Dress
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...
ZACCARIA FURS Black and White Mink Chevron Fur Coat with Fox Trim Size 6-8
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...
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
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.