Valentino Ivory Cocktail Dress with Sequin Embellishments
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
A Valentino ivory crepe de chine cocktail dress with a slouched halter-neck and plunging neckline. The bodice also features an open back and buttons on the back of the neck. The skir...
NEW Valentino Draped Cady Silk Evening Bridal Goddess Gown Cape Dress 8
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Switzerland, CH
INCREDIBLE VALENTINO GRECIAN GODDESS IVORY SILK EVENING GOWN Gorgeous off-white evening gown inspired by the Grecian goddesses by VALENTINO.
1980s Valentino Black Velvet & Ivory Satin Dress w Fab Rhinestone Feathers
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Valentino Black Velvet & Ivory Satin Dress w Fab Rhinestone Feathers: A stunning tuxedo-inspired silk velvet and Duchess Satin Semi-Formal dress that is perfect for the holiday...
VALENTINO Crepe Couture ivory wool silk floral embroidered A-line dress IT38 XS
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO Crepe Couture ivory wool silk floral embroidered A-line dress IT38 XS Reference: LACG/A00493 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Collection: Crepe Couture Materi...
Exquisite Vintage Valentino Beaded Ivory Dress Gown
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite gown by Valentino perfect for a special occasion.
Valentino Garavani Ivory Silk Crepe Evening Dress With Drape & Pleated Sleeves
By Valentino
Located in Portland, OR
This elegant earlier 2000's Valentino ivory silk crepe dress is the epitome of luxury with a double looped drape in the back and beautiful pleated cap sleeves. We love having dresses...
1965 Valentino Haute Couture Museum-Held Beaded Lamé Ivory Lace Mod Shift Dress
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino Couture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely stunning and highly coveted Valentino haute couture beaded, rhinestone-prong tiered Ivory lace mini shift dress dating back to his 1965 fall-winter collection. For over...
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Early 2000s Valentino Ivory Silk Chiffon Coral Print Dress With Long Sash
By Valentino Roma
Located in Portland, OR
This is a delicate fine ivory silk chiffon dress in a gorgeous coral print from Valentino Roma. The dress has an extra long attached sash that can be tied in a variety of ways, creat...
VALENTINO Vintage Ivory Bridal Wedding Gown
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Roma Vintage Ivory Embellishments at front Ruching throughout IT44 NWT's, some light dusty marks that do not show up on camera. With a dry clean will be pristine. Measureme...
Valentino Ivory & Black Bow Bodice Gown - 8
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Valentino Ivory & Black Bow Bodice Gown - 8. This down is in excellent condition and has a very classic look.
Black and ivory evening gown Valentino Boutique
By Valentino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black crêpe-rayon and ivory taffetas evening gown
Valentino vintage ivory silver sequin beaded backless wedding dress maxi gown
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A beautiful floor length vintage gown by Valentino that could also be worn as an evening dress or wedding gown Ivory silk fitted column style dress with ruched tie sides Floral cut o...
Valentino S/S 1991 Black Wrap Evening Gown with Ivory Ruffle Collar
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fabulous Valentino Spring 1991 gown was featured on the runway at the collection's debut in Paris. You can see this elegant piece grace the runway in this video we've embedded. ...
Valentino Spring 2005 Ivory Silk Pearl Belt Gown
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ivory-toned silk pearl belt gown from Valentino’s Spring 2005 collection embodies the quiet allure and meticulous craftsmanship that defined the house’s mid-2000s era.
Valentino Ivory Heavily Embellished Beaded Silk and Mesh Gown - Size 12
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Valentino Ivory Heavily Embellished Beaded Silk and Mesh Gown - Size 12 This Valentino masterpiece will turn heads as the gown is heavily beaded throughout the silk and mesh areas i...
Valentino 03 vintage white ivory silk layered ruffle wedding maxi dress gown
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Valentino Fall 2003 Look 63 full length gown - this would make the most beautiful wedding dress or could quite easily be worn in an evening as as summer dress The dress is a creamish...
Valentino vintage backless white ivory fitted wedding dress gown with train
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Valentino vintage floor length gown in ivory (very close to white).
Valentino white ivory floral embellished crystal ruffle wedding gown dress 8
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Valentino floor length ivory/white gown. Beautiful sheer ruffled organza trims the neckline, creating an oversized ruffle that continues over one shoulder coverin...
Valentino vintage ivory ruffle beaded silk bridal wedding slip maxi dress gown
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Beautiful vintage long dress by Valentino in ivory that would work superbly as a wedding dress. Composed of three sheer layers, 2 of which are silk, with the third...
Valentino wedding ivory strapless fitted bodice bow back silk train gown dress S
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage A beautifully minimalist wedding gown by Valentino, simple and elegant. Ivory strapless dress in silk that has slight stretch Hugs the body and hips and then flare...
Valentino vtg silk polka dot ivory peach floral print lace night gown slip dress
By Valentino Intimo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A beautiful vintage night gown by Valentino Intimo that works perfectly worn as a slip dress with a pair of high heels or flat sandals Ivory with polka dot print and large floral des...
Valentino Black Velvet Ivory Satin Ribbon Bow Dress, 1980s
By Valentino
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Valentino is synonymous with romantic, feminine style. Soft details and luxurious fabrics exude a delicate yet powerful aura. In the face of buttoned up 80s culture, Valentino capit...
Valentino ivory peekaboo lace bust ruffle sleeve bow train wedding gown dress
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage This is a beautiful ivory gown by Valentino that could be worn in an evening or just as easily as a wedding dress The bust has an inner panel of white peekaboo lac...
2007 Valentino Documented Runway Ivory Sheer-Illusion Silk & Tulle Pleated Gown
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely stunning Valentino ivory silk and sheer illusion net-tulle beaded crystal gown dating back to his 2007 spring-summer collection.
Valentino Garavani Ivory Silk Charmeuse and Silk Crepe Evening Dress
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Portland, OR
We adore Valentino Garavani dresses and this stunning ivory evening dress is no exception. Made from a matte silk blend crepe and 100% silk charmeuse, this dress is the epitome of qu...
Valentino Ivory Silk Wedding Vintage Dress, 2000s
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Valentino elegant lightly flared wedding dresses in ivory white blend silk. It features no sleeves, a round-necked bodice, a logo detail in golden metal on both sides and zip closure...
2000s Valentino Evening Empire Dress with Ivory, Black Silk and White Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
VALENTINE Long evening gown with straps in an empire style comprising of pleated ivory silk and tulle in a striped design, fit under the chest with a band of tulle embroidered with s...
Valentino Sexy Sheer Bead Embellished Ivory Evening Dress from 1994
By Valentino
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Exquisite ivory evening dress from Valentino. Designed with a sheer net top embellished with silver beads. Size 6 Bust 38" Waist 29" Hips 42" Length 60" Great pre owned condition, th...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
Gai Mattiolo 1990s Sexy Semi Sheer Leopard Brown Metallic Vintage 90s Dress
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 90s GAI MATTIOLO vintage semi sheer leopard print brown semi sheer sleeveless dress! Features intricate embroidery on the bodice, which covers the breasts. Gold, silver and...
Georgio Armani Multi-Layered Black Polka Dot Silk Chiffon & Train Cocktail Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in New York, NY
Georgio Armani wonderfully elegant black with micro polka dots multi-layer silk chiffon cocktail gown has three layers of silk chiffon finished with hand-rolled and hand-sewn ...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
Valentino Boutique Silk Ruffle Neck Blouse 1980s
By Valentino, Valentino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk charmeuse blouse shirt by Valentino. It buttons on the side front with delicate black faceted glass buttons and is adorned with layers of beautiful gold flower...
$542Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
$13,000
Size: Fits Small + Medium
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand Beaded Bridal Gown w. Gloves + Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown in an art deco print with matching gloves and shawl Vintage 1990's 100% ivory s...
$327Sale 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...
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Manfred Thierry Mugler distilled the drama of midnight velvet and the intrigue of bare skin into this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and...
Valentino 1990s Size 4 Lipstick Red Linen + Rayon Halter Criss Cross 90s Dress
By Valentino Miss V, Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic mid 90s VALENTINO ‘ Miss V ‘ signature lipstick red halter cross-cross Rayon ( 90% ) and Linen ( 10%) dress ! Features a halter neckline for support that criss crosses in the ba...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
Elegant Silver Grey Persian Lamb Fur Cape Coat with Fox Fur
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage astrakhan/persian lamb fur coat trimmed with grey fox fur cuffs Rare to find model We offer more exclusive fur, view our frontstore Details: The coat has 3 closing h...
The mononymously known Italian designer Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani (b. 1932) is renowned for his fashion house of romantic styles and feminine shapes that he founded in Rome in 1960. Valentino dresses, skirts and other apparel captured the hearts of many of Italy’s wealthiest ladies in the couturier’s early days and led to commissions from Babe Paley, Gloria Guinness, Jayne Wrightsman and others on the international best-dressed list (when it still meant something). They sought out Valentino for gorgeous gowns, jackets, elegant daytime wear and even when they needed wedding dresses.
An early fascination with fashion developed when Valentino attended the theater as a child and was dazzled by the evening gowns on stage. While a teenager in Voghera, Lombardy, he studied under Italian designer Ernestina Salvadeo and soon moved to Paris, where he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Valentino spent time apprenticing under haute couturiers Jean Dessès and Guy Laroche, learning how to design and construct high fashion while also thinking about how to strike out on his own.
In 1959, Valentino returned to Italy, and a year later, he opened his own salon, soon joining with longtime professional and personal partner Giancarlo Giammetti. It was located on Rome’s trendy Via Condotti and modeled after the French maisons. One of his earliest clients was Elizabeth Taylor, who discovered Valentino while she was in Rome filming Cleopatra and ordered the white dress that she wore to the premiere of Spartacus.
When the designer launched his first couture line in 1962 with its fiery red colors, it was internationally celebrated, with Valentino soon attiring fashion trendsetters including Princess Margaret and Audrey Hepburn. He formed an especially close friendship with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, for whom he designed numerous dresses. Luxurious drapery with fine needlework, bold uses of color and dramatic flourishes would define Valentino fashion across the decades.
As a fashion house, Valentino is best known for its signature Valentino Red color, though one of its iconic lines is the monochromatic “no colour” collection for which the designer won the Neiman Marcus Award in 1967. (The collection also debuted his trademark “V.”) The white dresses and beige dresses led to a demand for Valentino wedding gowns, with clients including Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez and Anne Hathaway.
Valentino retired from his fashion empire in 2007, with Alessandra Facchinetti and then the duo Maria Grazia Chiuri (who departed in 2016) and Pierpaolo Piccioli succeeding him as creative directors. But Valentino still steps out of retirement for special occasions, such as designing a wedding gown for Princess Madeleine of Sweden in 2013.
Today, the brand offers a range of collections that include the Valentino Garavani line and REDValentino, a diffusion line that is aimed at a younger audience. The house has expanded far beyond women’s haute couture and prêt-à-porter to encompass various lines of accessories, including shoes, sunglasses, scarves and perfume.
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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.