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Valentino Wedding Dress

White guipure dress on silk and tulle lining. Valentino
White guipure dress on silk and tulle lining. Valentino

White guipure dress on silk and tulle lining. Valentino

By Valentino

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White guipure dress on silk and tulle lining. THE NECKLESS ON THE PRIMARY IMAGE IS NOT A PART OF THE DRESS ( AND NOT INCLUDE) SIZE 8

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Early 2000s Italian Wedding Dresses

2011 Valentino White Dress with Ruffle Detail and Embellished Strap
2011 Valentino White Dress with Ruffle Detail and Embellished Strap

2011 Valentino White Dress with Ruffle Detail and Embellished Strap

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

It would make a stunning and highly memorable wedding dress. This dress is in excellent condition, we noted some incredibly light markings toward the very bottom hem where it has gr...

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2010s Italian Wedding Dresses

NEW Valentino Draped Cady Silk Evening Bridal Goddess Gown Cape Dress 8
NEW Valentino Draped Cady Silk Evening Bridal Goddess Gown Cape Dress 8

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. Details: Draped Neckline Three-quarter...

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2010s Italian Wedding Dresses

UNWORN Valentino Draped Cady Silk Evening Cape t Ruffle Dress Gown Bridal 40
UNWORN Valentino Draped Cady Silk Evening Cape t Ruffle Dress Gown Bridal 40

UNWORN Valentino Draped Cady Silk Evening Cape t Ruffle Dress Gown Bridal 40

By Valentino Garavani, Valentino

Located in Switzerland, CH

This Valentino Garavani gown is cut from fluid silk-crepe, artfully draped to enhance the statuesque shape. Understated elegance defines Valentino's vision. Cut from silk-crepe, this...

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2010s Italian Wedding Dresses

2006 Valentino Haute Couture Ruffle White and Silver Gown
2006 Valentino Haute Couture Ruffle White and Silver Gown

2006 Valentino Haute Couture Ruffle White and Silver Gown

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

One of the most exceptional, one of a kind, evening dresses we have ever had at Circa Vintage. Couture crafted in the Valentino atelier in Rome and designed by Valentino Garavani him...

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Early 2000s Italian Wedding Dresses

Valentino crepe and chiffon vintage pink dress with golden and swarosky straps
Valentino crepe and chiffon vintage pink dress with golden and swarosky straps

Valentino crepe and chiffon vintage pink dress with golden and swarosky straps

By Valentino Couture

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

This started off the fashion house’s connection to influential women, with Valentino designing wedding dresses for the likes of Elizabeth Taylor, Anne Hathaway, Courtney Cox and Prin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pencil Skirts

Valentino lace  beige top body shirt
Valentino lace  beige top body shirt

Valentino lace beige top body shirt

By Valentino Couture

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

This started off the fashion house’s connection to influential women, with Valentino designing wedding dresses for the likes of Elizabeth Taylor, Anne Hathaway, Courtney Cox and Prin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses

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Valentino Prêt-å-Porter White Crepe One Shoulder Gown
Valentino Prêt-å-Porter White Crepe One Shoulder Gown

Valentino Prêt-å-Porter White Crepe One Shoulder Gown

By Valentino

Located in New York City, NY

Valentino Garavani is the most celebrated of all Italian couturiers. The Valentino woman is glamorous, beautiful, elegant and feminine. She appreciates the embellishments of couture ...

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1980s Italian Wedding Dresses

2011 Valentino Natural White Wedding Dress
2011 Valentino Natural White Wedding Dress

2011 Valentino Natural White Wedding Dress

By Valentino

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Magnificent wedding dress by Valentino Sposa (Bride) "Columba" model, made by a wonderful and skilful work of chantilly lace Natural white color A beautiful combined voile of the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wedding Dresses

Valentino 1996 Haute Couture Wedding Gown with Valentino Sketches
Valentino 1996 Haute Couture Wedding Gown with Valentino Sketches

Valentino 1996 Haute Couture Wedding Gown with Valentino Sketches

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Valentino Haute Couture wedding gown. Angie Everhart had been a Valentino model in the early 1990s and she commissioned him to create this $70,000.00 spectacular gown for her marr...

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1990s Italian Wedding Dresses

2000s Valentino Green Silk Polkadot Spaghetti Strap Gown
2000s Valentino Green Silk Polkadot Spaghetti Strap Gown

2000s Valentino Green Silk Polkadot Spaghetti Strap Gown

By Valentino

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2000s Valentino Green and white polkadot spaghetti strap silk dress. Size 8 Measurements : Bust fit 35 inches Waist 29 inches Hip 36 inches Dress length 59 inches

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Early 2000s European Wedding Dresses

Valentino Black and Pink Silk Gown with Bow
Valentino Black and Pink Silk Gown with Bow

Valentino Black and Pink Silk Gown with Bow

By Valentino Garavani, Valentino

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2000s Valentino Black and Pink Sleeveless Silk Gown with Bows. Size IT42 fit US 6 measurement : Bust 36” Waist 29” Length : 59”

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Early 2000s Italian Wedding Dresses

Valentino vintage ivory silver sequin beaded backless wedding dress maxi gown
Valentino vintage ivory silver sequin beaded backless wedding dress maxi 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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

VALENTINO Vintage Ivory Bridal Wedding Gown
VALENTINO Vintage Ivory Bridal Wedding Gown

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...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino S/S 2007 embellished sheer silk slip pink floral wedding mini dress
Valentino S/S 2007 embellished sheer silk slip pink floral wedding mini dress

Valentino S/S 2007 embellished sheer silk slip pink floral wedding mini dress

By Valentino

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE A very rare ensemble from Valentino Spring Summer 2007, recently spotted on Olivia Rodriguez who wore this to the after-party at the Grammys this year. Consists o...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Valentino ivory peekaboo lace bust ruffle sleeve bow train wedding gown dress
Valentino ivory peekaboo lace bust ruffle sleeve bow train wedding gown dress

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...

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2010s Italian Wedding Dresses

Valentino white ivory floral embellished crystal ruffle wedding gown dress 8
Valentino white ivory floral embellished crystal ruffle wedding gown dress 8

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...

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2010s Italian Wedding Dresses

Valentino wedding ivory strapless fitted bodice bow back silk train gown dress S
Valentino wedding ivory strapless fitted bodice bow back silk train gown dress S

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...

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2010s Italian Wedding Dresses

Valentino 1996 Haute Couture Wedding Gown - 1st Payment for Mere
Valentino 1996 Haute Couture Wedding Gown - 1st Payment for Mere

Valentino 1996 Haute Couture Wedding Gown - 1st Payment for Mere

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Valentino Haute Couture wedding gown. Angie Everhart had been a Valentino model in the early 1990s and she commissioned him to create this $70,000.00 spectacular gown for her marria...

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1990s Italian Wedding Dresses

Valentino 1996 Haute Couture Wedding Gown - 2nd Payment for Mere
Valentino 1996 Haute Couture Wedding Gown - 2nd Payment for Mere

Valentino 1996 Haute Couture Wedding Gown - 2nd Payment for Mere

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Valentino Haute Couture wedding gown. Angie Everhart had been a Valentino model in the early 1990s and she commissioned him to create this $70,000.00 spectacular gown for her marria...

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1990s Italian Wedding Dresses

2004 Runway Valentino Cream and White Embellished Dress
2004 Runway Valentino Cream and White Embellished Dress

2004 Runway Valentino Cream and White Embellished Dress

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

This gown would make a truly memorable wedding dress and is in very good to excellent vintage condition.

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Early 2000s Italian Wedding Dresses

Valentino 03 vintage white ivory silk layered ruffle wedding maxi dress gown
Valentino 03 vintage white ivory silk layered ruffle wedding maxi dress gown

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...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

VALENTINO 00's Vintage Khaki Color Embellished Gown Maxi Bridal Wedding Dress
VALENTINO 00's Vintage Khaki Color Embellished Gown Maxi Bridal Wedding Dress

VALENTINO 00's Vintage Khaki Color Embellished Gown Maxi Bridal Wedding Dress

By Valentino

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Valentino 2000's Vintage Khaki color Beautifully done, bead, sequin, pleating, everything work Invisible side zip Adjustable tie (can also be tied on the side, front, whatever) Great...

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

Valentino vintage 1980's strapless beaded floral silk train wedding gown dress
Valentino vintage 1980's strapless beaded floral silk train wedding gown dress

Valentino vintage 1980's strapless beaded floral silk train wedding gown dress

By Valentino

Located in Milano, Lombardia

This is an absolutely exquisite vintage wedding dress from Valentino circa 1980. Please do keep in mind that this dress was too large for the model and she was too tall for it, on so...

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1980s Vintage Bridal Gowns

1990s Valentino White Wedding Dress
1990s Valentino White Wedding Dress

1990s Valentino White Wedding Dress

By Valentino

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Adorable Valentino wedding dress with a beautiful embroidered sequined chest and frilly skirt and short sleeves with ruches from the 1990s.

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1990s Wedding Dresses

Valentino Ivory Silk Wedding Vintage Dress, 2000s
Valentino Ivory Silk Wedding Vintage Dress, 2000s

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.

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Early 2000s Wedding Dresses

2007 Valentino Documented Runway Ivory Sheer-Illusion Silk & Tulle Pleated Gown
2007 Valentino Documented Runway Ivory Sheer-Illusion Silk & Tulle Pleated Gown

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. For over forty years, Valentino has bee...

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Early 2000s Italian Wedding Dresses

Valentino Wedding Floral Silk Dress Vintage Red Black, 1990s
Valentino Wedding Floral Silk Dress Vintage Red Black, 1990s

Valentino Wedding Floral Silk Dress Vintage Red Black, 1990s

By Valentino

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Valentino vintage dress, red, 100% silk. Dress with black flower pattern, waist belt, short sleeve, the skirt is lined. Made in Italy. Excellent vintage conditions. Size: 42 It 8 Us ...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Custom Made Silk Halter Embroidered Wedding / Evening Dress
Valentino Custom Made Silk Halter Embroidered Wedding / Evening Dress

Valentino Custom Made Silk Halter Embroidered Wedding / Evening Dress

By Valentino

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Exquisite custom made evening / wedding dress with Indian style embroidery in gold and silver thread on ivory silk crepe, trimmed in satin. This is so beautiful, with a train . Cou...

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1980s Italian Wedding Dresses

Valentino 90s ivory tweed skirt suit
Valentino 90s ivory tweed skirt suit

Valentino 90s ivory tweed skirt suit

By Valentino

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Valentino ivory wool tweed suit with front buttoned short jacket with scalloped edges and large peter pan collar. Mini skirt with scalloped edges and front buttoned fastening. Lined....

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1990s Italian Wedding Dresses

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Valentino Wedding Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary valentino wedding dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. gray is a pretty popular color, but we also have black, purple, beige and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a valentino wedding dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Valentino, Valentino Couture and Jacques Fath are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Valentino Wedding Dress?

On average, a valentino wedding dress on 1stDibs sells for $1,560, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $28,995 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Valentino for sale on 1stDibs

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 shoessunglassesscarves and perfume. 

Find vintage Valentino evening dresses, handbags and other items on 1stDibs now.

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.