Couture Mingolini Gugenheim Vintage Beaded Dress+ Jacket
Located in Sparks, NV
Spectacular two-piece dress and jacket set by Italian couture house Mingolini Gugenheim. Both
Couture Mingolini Gugenheim Vintage Beaded Dress+ Jacket
Located in Sparks, NV
Spectacular two-piece dress and jacket set by Italian couture house Mingolini Gugenheim. Both
Elegant 1990s Renata Paris Red Chiffon Evening Set - Backless Gown & Jacket
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
A breathtaking two-piece evening ensemble by Renata Paris, masterfully crafted in France. This set
New Tom Ford Nude Embellished Chiffon Dress w/ Gold Sequin Pants 38 - 2
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
-neck. Fashioned in Italy, this dazzling two-piece includes matching pants equally crafted in gold
Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Vintage Taupe Bronze Metallic Fitted Skirt Suit Sz 36
By Ted Lapidus Haute Couture, Ted Lapidus
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage TED LAPIDUS Haute Couture taupe / bronze and black silk metallic brocade two
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER Scarabeus strass crystal cut out twisted bust low waist gown
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
midriff cutout creates a two-piece effect, connecting the bodice to a long, asymmetrical skirt. The piece
Tina Leser Dress and Shawl French Provincial Cotton Print
By Tina Leser
Located in New Hope, PA
Tina Leser used a colorful cotton border print from the South of France for this charming two piece
$2,145
Size: Equivalent French size 37-38
A Yellow Lace Dress with Ostrich Feathers by Jacques Heim Couture Circa 1965
By Jacques Heim
Located in Toulon, FR
launched in 1936, and in 1950 Heim Actualité, a two-piece swimming costume consisting of a ruffled bra and
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE strass crystal cut out asymmetric drape dress
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
horizontal ruching and a large asymmetrical cutout at the waist that creates a bold, two-piece illusion. It
1970s Ann Buck White Printed Jersey Dress and Jacket
Located in London, GB
This vibrant 1970s white printed jersey two piece with leather trim detail is by Ann Buck, a
1960s Apricot Cotton Dress and Pastel Floral Jacket
Located in London, GB
This summery early 1960s two-piece ensemble is composed of a shift-dress and the long-sleeve jacket
1960s French Couture Floral Gold Brocade Dress Ensemble
Located in London, GB
This early 1960s two-piece French couture ensemble is composed of a strappy gold dress and a
Valentino Vintage 1989 Spring/Summer Brown Silk Chiffon Evening Set
By Valentino
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
An exceptionally rare documented two-piece evening ensemble from Valentino, designed for the Spring
1970s Haute Couture Navy Silk Slip Dress and Beaded Jacket
Located in London, GB
cuff. This adaptable, two-piece ensemble is in excellent vintage condition with no flaws to the silk
$584
Size: Blouse: 12 / Skirt: 16 (Vintage)
NELLY DE GRAB c.1960's 2Pc Red Satin Blouse Floral Jacquard Maxi Skirt Dress Set
By Nelly De Grab
Located in Thiensville, WI
Circa: c.1960’s Label(s): Nelly de Grab New York Designer: Nelly De Grab Style: Two piece dress set
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1998 “Golden Shower” Plunge Neck Micro Mini Tuxedo Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
peak lapel. Two-piece fitted sleeves with three-button closure cuffs. Diagonal jetted flap closed
$2,950
Size: none; comparable to size small
New Tarquin Ebker Black White Asymmetrical Delphos Dress w Provenance – S, 1978
By Tarquin Ebker
Located in Tucson, AZ
, which can be styled in innumerable ways and even worn separately for further versatility. Two-piece
ATELIER VERSACE S/S 1990 Mini Navy Embellished Medusa Cuff Sleeve Tunic Dress
By Gianni Versace, Atelier Versace
Located in Thiensville, WI
crepe mini tunic dress with embellished cuffs. Mini tunic style dress with wide cowl neckline. Long two
1950s Jacques Heim Haute Couture Yellow Chiffon Dress
By Jaques Heim
Located in London, GB
fashion house in 1930, was famous for his daring styles and early conception of the two piece swimsuit
1960s Guy Laroche Haute Couture Silk Heraldic Print Dress Suit
By Guy Laroche
Located in London, GB
This stand-out, early to mid 1960s two-piece haute couture ensemble is by Guy Laroche and the
1960s White Lace and Pearl Embellished Dress and Jacket Set
Located in London, GB
This stunning two-piece ensemble is unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. We believe it to have
Vintage 1950's Cream Soutache & Rhinestone Strapless Dress & Bolero UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
, to match the belt, this wonderful two piece set, is sure to be a favourite in your collection
YVES SAINT LAURENT Tom Ford S/S 2003 2 Pc Black Top Skirt Dress Set YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Thiensville, WI
peplum pieces. Fitted two-piece sleeves with asymmetrical slanted cuffs. Satin trim at cuff edges. Front
Christian Dior Haute Couture Milieu de Siecle Dinner Dress Fall/Winter 1949-1950
By John Galliano, Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cummerbund. An important two (2) piece black wool with silk cummerbund/sash, boned bustier having two (2
1970s Young Edwardian Embroidered Linen Maxi Dress
By YOUNG EDWARDIAN
Located in London, GB
the bottom. It is the elaborate ombré rainbow embroidery that sets this piece apart; two bands of it
Chanel Giacca Traforata Pearl Nera
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
with the brand's classic "CC" logo. The piece features two functional and well-finished front pockets
Christian Lacroix Numbered Haute Couture Black Dress Optional Black Lace Sleeves
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New Hope, PA
worn with or without this piece for two separate looks. Both pieces bear the numbered couture label and
Comme des Garçons 'Body Meets Dress, Dress Meets Body' dress, ss 1997
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
piece ▪ Two-tone purple and green polyester organza ▪ Circular cut ▪ Large safety-pin closure ▪
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.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.