90s VALENTINO RUNWAY Black Silk Gown
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1993 Valentino Black V neck silk and velvet gown. ( runway picture attached) Bust” 36” / Waist: 26
90s VALENTINO RUNWAY Black Silk Gown
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1993 Valentino Black V neck silk and velvet gown. ( runway picture attached) Bust” 36” / Waist: 26
Valentino Runway Emerald Sequin Shimmer Dress Gown NWT
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning 70's inspired Valentino Demi Couture evening gown that sparkles and shimmers on the
Valentino Runway Bare Shoulder Full Train Dress Gown new!
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valentino cornflower blue elasticized bare shoulders evening dress. One of the "must have
NWT Valentino Runway Black Cutout Coat Dress Gown
By Valentino, Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the most distinctive and imaginative fashions of the Valentino fall 2022 runway. Styled
1990S Valentino Dark Chocolate Brown Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown Runway Sample
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
This gown was a runway sample and retains the original style number tag hand written inside the
F/W 2001 Valentino Garavani Runway Satin Black Panther Sheer Rhinestone Gown
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This black one-shoulder gown from Valentino Garavani’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection features sheer
NWT F/W 2002 Valentino Garavani Runway Finale Red Silk Chiffon Train Gown
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a striking chiffon evening gown designed by Valentino Garavani for his Fall/Winter 2002
F/W 2005 Valentino Haute Couture Olive Green Silk Metal Embellished Runway Gown
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible olive/sage green silk Valentino Haute Couture gown. From the Fall/Winter
F/W 1995 Valentino Garavani Runway Black Satin Velvet Plunging Bust Gown
By Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black satin Valentino Garavani strapless gown. From the Fall/Winter 1995
Valentino Nadia Auermann known as "Blonde Angel" Original Runway Dress Gown
By Valentino, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1994-95 Valentino creation is the original runway gown modeled by Nadia Auermann. Fashioned of
Valentino Runway Inspired Art Deco Beaded Handkerchief Hem Evening Dress Gown
By Valentino, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantasy Valentino evening dress fashioned of midnight blue shower of sequins adorned with beaded
NWT Valentino Garavani S/S 2020 Runway White Silk Embellished Dress Gown It 38
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Valentino Garavani White Silk Embellished Dress Gown S/S 2020 Runway Collection Italian size
Vintage NWT Valentino FW Runway 2006 Sheer Side Silk Embellished Dress Gown US 6
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Vintage Valentino Sheer Side Silk Embellished Dress Gown US size - 6 F/W Runway 2006 This is a
2007 Valentino Runway Documented Black Silk Dress with Art Deco Buckle
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This elegant Valentino evening dress walked the runway as look 40/74 in the Fall 2007 show, one of
NEW VALENTINO ruffled green velvet midi runway dress, 2016
By Valentino
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Lush green velvet midi dress with ruffled neckline from Valentino exactly as seen on the fall 2016
1985 Runway Documented Valentino Strapless Silk and Crepe Dress
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Made in Italy, this vibrant patterned party dress walked the runway for Valentino’s Spring 1985
Isabel Sanchis "Valentine Pick" Jeweled Heart Runway Gown
By Isabel Marant, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique and exciting gown by Isabel Sanchis, known for her imaginative evening wear. Fashioned
1978 Runway Documented Valentino Floral Black Silk Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
A very special runway documented Valentino maxi dress from the spring 1978 collection and designed
new 2016 VALENTINO black silk runway dress with plissé folds and elegant draping
By Valentino
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black silk dress with plissé folds and elegant draping from Valentino exactly as seen on the runway
Antonio Berardi Grand "Finale" Runway Jeweled Dress Gown
By Antonio Berardi, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antonio Berardi "Finale" gown from the fall 2015 Collection. Dress fashioned of weighty black
Antonio Berardi Stunning Runway Boho Chic Voluminous Dress Gown
By Antonio Berardi, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely Antonio Berardi voluminous etheral runway gown offered in brand new condition. Not many
Vionnet Runway Veraline Blue Plisse Cut-Out Pleated Dress Gown NWT
By Vionnet, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vionnet of Paris veraline blue plisse pleated cutout gown is the 1st look that opened the 2016
F/W 1998 Valentino Garavani Runway Black Chiffon Beaded Shift Dress
By Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black chiffon Valentino dress. From the Fall/Winter 1998 collection, this
Antonio Berardi Extraordinary Runway Beaded Monastic Tabard Cady Dress Gown
By Antonio Berardi, Valentino Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of the best pieces of the designer's runway collections. A grand and highly stylish evening gown
S/S 1995 Valentino Garavani Runway Navy Crepe Chiffon Pearl Ruched Mini Dress
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Valentino Garavani’s Spring/Summer 1995 collection, this navy silk crepe chiffon mini dress
F/W 1985 Valentino Garavani Runway Black Velvet White Satin Bow Midi Dress
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Fall/Winter 1985 collection, this elegant strapless Valentino dress debuted on the
$672Sale Price|20% Off
VALENTINO 2016 Runway cream floral print cape back ruffle sleeve dress
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2016 Runway cream floral print cape back ruffle sleeve dress Reference: GEGG/A00083 Brand
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Runway Grecian Drape Dress Gown 1997-1998
By Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
style drape. Includes a matching tie belt. Gown is identical to that in the original runway photo
$16,800Sale Price|20% Off
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2008 Runway Dramatic Ballgown Dress
By Valentino, Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With Roberto Cavalli's recent passing many of his older gowns are highly coveted and collectible
Oscar de la Renta 2006 Runway Ballerina Dress Pants Ensemble
By Oscar De La Renta, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta 2006 runway rich blue silk floral evening ensemble. Beautifully made and
Valentino Beaded Chiffon Gown Worn By Marie-Chantal Miller at Valentino's 45th
By Valentino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Valentino off white beaded draped runway gown as worn by Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece for
Valentino Runway 2006 Red Deep V Neck Crystal Bow Belt Finale SL Gown Size 8
By Valentino
Located in Chicago, IL
The finale gown from the 2006 Valentino Fall Ready-to-Wear runway collection. A floor-length
Valentino Runway Red Silk Crepe Evening Dress (Final Collection), Spring 2008
By Valentino
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Valentino, Runway Spring 2008 (Look 79) final collection red silk crepe evening dress with diamanté
2006 Valentino Runway Beaded Black Silk Avant Garde Beaded Jacket & Skirt
By Valentino
Located in Portland, OR
This is an absolutely sensational Valentino Garavani Spring 2006 raw silk skirt evening suit with a
Valentino Runway Black Red Wool Floral Leather Collar Long Sleeve Dress
By Valentino
Located in Chicago, IL
& Details: From the fall 2014 runway collection. Wool and silk blend construction. Removable leather collar
Valentino Vintage Runway Embellished Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2001 Size 6
By Valentino
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Valentino Vintage Runway Black & Nude Embellished Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2001 Size 6
Valentino S/S 2001 Runway Sheer Panel Embellished Brown Dress Gown
By Valentino
Located in Naples, FL
VALENTINO S/S 2001 Runway Embellished Sheer Panel Dress Gown IT 42 Look 64 from the S/S 2001
Valentino Beautiful Black and White Runway Beaded Silk Organza Gown New!
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valentino black and white silk organza gown. Body of dress fashioned of tiered black silk organza
VALENTINO 2007 Vintage Runway Black Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress Embellished
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino FW07 Vintage Runway Jet black Velour and beaded design on capped sleeves Ruched front USA
Valentino Runway Vintage Gold Sequin Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2002 Size 8
By Valentino
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Valentino Runway Vintage Gold Sequin Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2002 Size 8
S/S 1997 Valentino Garavani Runway Naomi Abstract Organic Form Sequin Gown
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Spring/Summer 1997 collection, this gown debuted on the season's runway as the finale look
S/S 1997 Valentino Garavani Runway Ad Dégradé Sequin Plunging Cowl Backless Gown
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning gold sequin Valentino gown debuted on the Spring/Summer 1997 season's runway. This
S/S 2003 Valentino Garavani Runway Olive Green Silk Cargo Pocket Strapless Gown
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This fabulous green strapless Valentino gown was designed by Valentino Garavani for his Spring
Vintage NWT Valentino FW Runway 2006 Sheer Side Silk Embellished Dress Gown US 6
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Vintage Valentino Sheer Side Silk Embellished Dress Gown US size - 6 F/W Runway 2006 This is a
VALENTINO Runway Black Leather Fringe Cocktail Dress
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2015 Runway VALENTINO Black soft leather fringe cocktail dress with sheer lace neckline and sash
2000s Runway Valentino Red Silk Taffeta Dress
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
; dresses in the famous "Valentino Red" were always reserved for the finale of any runway event and are
Valentino Black Silk Long Dress - Multicolored Embroidery - SS 14 Runway RtW
By Valentino
Located in Geneva, CH
Stunning black dress from Valentino seen on the catwalk for the Spring-Summer 2014 Ready-to-Wear
runway VALENTINO wool blue oriental china jacquard embellished collar dress S
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway VALENTINO wool blue oriental china jacquard embellished collar dress S VALENTINO FROM THE
VALENTINO 2021 Runway brown oversized floral cotton silk faille shirt dress IT36
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2021 Runway brown oversized floral cotton silk faille shirt dress IT36 Reference: AAWC
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE 1998 Vintage Runway Silk Beaded Lace Dress
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Leonardo, NJ
SS98 Vintage Runway Pink and green silk with glass beads and lace Lined from the waist down, hooks
VALENTINO 2011 Runway pink wool blend floral lace overlay bodice dress IT42 M
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2011 Runway pink wool blend floral lace overlay bodice dress IT42 M Reference: LACG
RED VALENTINO Runway black bird floral jacquard mini dress IT42 M
By REDValentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
RED VALENTINO Runway black bird floral jacquard mini dress IT42 M Reference: WECN/A00054 Brand: Red
Valentino Runway Subtly Sexy White Silk Gown
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
As seen on the runway Valentino bias cut evening gown. Bateau neckline fashioned in bias cut
Valentino Halter Hand Beaded Runway Dress Gown New!
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
NWT Valentino plunging neckline halter gown. Fashioned of rich colors of greens, white, coco brown
Valentino Vintage Hand Embroidered Lilac Runway Evening Gown Dress New!
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valentino extraordinarily embellished silk gown in a soft shade of lilac. Gown boasts sheer
Valentino Peach Floral Silk Runway Evening Gown with Beaded Belt 2007
By Valentino, Valentino Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer a vintage Valentino peach pink floral silk runway gown. The gown is 100
Valentino Black Bondage Runway Finale Gown with Jeweled Buckles and Train
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valentino high fashion stunner from one of the designer's most exciting and sold out collections of
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Size: USA 10 fits like an 8
NWT's VALENTINO 2008 Vintage Runway Red Silk Layered Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Vintage Runway Cruise 2008 Iconic Valentino Red color 4 ethereal layers of silk Crepey
Valentino Red Carpet Runway Black & White Beaded Dress Gown
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the runway by Valentino Garavani prior to his retirement. One of his most elegant and extravagant
Valentino Runway Red Carpet Black White Bow Accent Embellished Dress Gown US 8
By Valentino
Located in Montgomery, TX
Fabulous entrance piece for a red carpet event. Creates a very slenderizing silhouette. US size - 8 Strapless black velvet empire waist bodice with eye catching hand embellished bow...
Vintage Valentino F/W 2000 Runway Nude Sexy Sheer Fully Embellished Dress Gown 8
By Valentino
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Valentino Nude Sexy Sheer Fully Embellished Maxi Dress F/W 2000/2001 Haute Couture US size
Vintage Valentino F/W 2000 Runway Nude Sexy Sheer Fully Embellished Dress Gown 8
By Valentino
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Valentino Nude Sexy Sheer Fully Embellished Maxi Dress F/W 2000/2001 Haute Couture US size
Vintage Valentino F/W 2000 Runway Nude Sexy Sheer Fully Embellished Dress Gown 8
By Valentino
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Valentino Nude Sexy Sheer Fully Embellished Maxi Dress F/W 2000/2001 Haute Couture US size
Vintage Valentino S/S 2001 Runway Nude Sexy Sheer Fully Embellished Dress Gown
By Valentino
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Valentino Nude Sexy Sheer Fully Embellished Dress S/S 2001 Runway Collection Naomi Campbell
Valentino Beaded Chiffon Gown Worn By Marie-Chantal Miller at Valentino's 45th
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Valentino off white beaded draped runway gown as worn by Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece for
2012 Valentino Runway Documented Heavy Beaded Gold Maxi-Dress
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
elaborately embellished Valentino dress created for the House’s Spring 2012 collection and walked the runway
2004 Runway Valentino Cream and White Embellished Dress
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
The twin of this showstopping Valentino dress walked the runway for the fashion house’s Spring 2004
2016 VALENTINO dove grey off-the-shoulder silk runway dress
By Valentino
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Dove grey off-the-shoulder silk pleated dress from Valentino exactly as seen on the runway for fall
Valentino Silk and Snake Skin Pleated Cocktail Dress, Spring 2013 Runway
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Valentino cocktail dress comes in a peachy beige sheer silk with a round collar, hidden placket
VALENTINO 2013 Runway multicolor tapesty lace embroidery dress IT40 S
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2013 Runway multicolor tapesty lace embroidery dress IT40 S Reference: NKLL/A00252 Brand
F/W 1991 Valentino Garavani Runway Ruched Sheer Chiffon Brown Velvet Dress
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a chocolate brown velvet and sheer Valentino Garavani dress. From the Fall/Winter 1991
Oscar de la Renta Runway Petal Pink Silk One Shoulder Grecian Dress Gown
By Oscar De La Renta, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An ethereal one shoulder Oscar de la Renta 2012 evening gown as seen in the Resort runway show
VALENTINO GARAVANI Runway F/W 2023 Black Tie Collection Mini Dress NWT IT 42
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
-fluid lens, this striking mini dress opened the Fall 2023 runway show. Crafted in a black wool and silk
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
2005 Valentino Runway Chartreuse Silk Draped-Pearls Reverse Halter Glamour Gown
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely stunning and ultra rare Valentino runway chartreuse liquid silk draped-pearls
Vintage 1979 Valentino Green Roses Floral Draped Silk Criss-Cross Halter Gown
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking runway Valentino vintage gown which reads so modern. For over forty years Valentino
Vintage Valentino 1997 Spring Summer Runway Silk & Lace Slip Dress
By Valentino
Located in Portland, OR
the dress with a belt on the runway for Valentino's Spring Summer 1997 show. This iconic slip dress
Valentino Red Lace Bow Dress with Bubble Skirt, Runway for Pre-Fall 2012 Size 10
By Valentino
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Valentino vibrant red sheer lace dress with oversized side bow at drop waist on satin bubble skirt
Valentino New runway Chantilly Lace Gown
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Designers of a Spring 2014 ready to wear Valentino collection Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo
Valentino Runway Tulle & Black Lace Sheer Coat Dress
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
A tiered tulle and black lace dress coat from Valentino 2011 F/W collection. A line style and
Valentino Garavani Spring Summer 2008 Red Silk Organza Tiered Runway Dress
By Valentino
Located in Portland, OR
This show stopping Valentino red silk Organza dress is from Valentino Garavani's Spring/Summer 2008
Oscar de la Renta 2007 Runway Look Brown Ruffle Trim Sun Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta brown pencil dress with raw edged ruffle trim. Grosgrain trim circles the bodice. Boned at bodice for shape. Back zip and hook and eye. Seen in another color in L...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
$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. ...
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...
$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...
$775
Size: Small / Medium
Vintage Missoni 1990s Turquoise Teal Blue Knit Vintage 90s Halter Top OR Skirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1990s MISSONI turquoise, teal, and blue signature rayon knit halter top OR skirt! Features bold vibrant shades of blue that are perfect on any skin tone. Simple slips ov...
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...
New $3190 Oscar De La Renta Bordeaux Long Floral Lace Fishtail Skirt US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta floor-length floral lace fishtail skirt. Designer size - 8 Banded natural waist, Long, slightly flared silhouette. Scalloped hem falls to the floor, Back train, Hid...
$7,920
H 6.7 in W 13 in L 5.9 in
Chanel Bowling Bag Luxury Ligne Leather As Seen On Ivanka Trump Red Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
As seen on Ivanka Trump, this is a gorgeous luxury ligne Chanel satchel in excellent condition.
$2,099Sale Price|30% Off
Size: 38
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Lace Dress Special Edition Collection 38
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
Amazing Dolce & Gabbana Bodycon Corset Dress. For a sensational silhouette Black stretch fabric, satin and lace details Straps are adjustable Hook-fastening details in front A ti...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2001 Halter Bodycon Knit Black Midi Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2001 Halter Bodycon Knit Black Midi Dress Size S Gucci bodycon knit black dress featuring keyhole at back and hook-and-eye closure at back.
$2,792Sale Price|20% Off
ALAIA black leather TRENCH COAT Jacket 38
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Zürich, CH
Alaia trench coat in black lambskin. With wide notch colar, belt loops at the waist, two flap pockets on the front sides, box pleat on the back, and woven seams. Closes with flat let...
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Purple and Green Silk Rouched Hat with Bow
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche hat is composed of a purple and green striped silk. The hat features a rouched detail and bow. In excellent vintage condition, the black bow has f...
New Roberto Cavalli $6520 Silk Corset Gold Leafing One Shoulder Dress Gown 38
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Silk Gold Leafing One Shoulder Dress Gown Designer size - 38 ( please check measurements) 100% Silk, Gold Leafing Accent, One Shoulder Style, Side High Slit, Ruc...
$5,774
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
Moschino Vintage 1990s Red + Black Color Block Jacket
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage two-tone color block jacket in red and black by Cheap and Chic by Moschino. Fully lined with front button closure. Velcro closure at collar and on sides. Fabric: 52% Rayon/ 4...
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.
Find vintage Valentino evening dresses, handbags and other items on 1stDibs now.
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.