Blue sequin evening dress DONNA KARAN New
By Donna Karan
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue sequin evening dress. Main fabric composition: 96% polyester, 4% spandex. Lining composition: 100% polyester. Zip closure on the middle back+ hook&eye. Silicone strap on the t...
Late 1980s Donna Karan Sheer Black Stretch Knit Sequin Embellished Tank Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sheer black Donna Karan tank dress from late 1980s is crafted from stretch knit and entirely embellished with black sequins.
1990s Donna Karan Black Sequin Hanky Hem Cocktail Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sexy and glitzy Donna Karan silk cocktail dress fully encrusted in small jet black beads that catch the light beautifully from the 1990s.
1990s Donna Karan Charcoal Grey Sheer and Sequin Cocktail Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very chic Donna Karan cocktail dress from the 1990s. Sheer charcoal grey sleeves and yoke that give the illusion of a sheer body suit under a strapless sequin dress.
Purple sequin cocktail dress wrapped on the bust Donna Karan
By Donna Karan
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple sequin cocktail dress wrapped on the bust . Main fabric composition ( the base for sequin) 100% polyester. Lining composition: 92% rayon, 8% elastane Zip and hook&eye closure...
Donna Karan 1990s Vintage Black Silk Knit Sequin Cocktail Dress Size S
By Donna Karan
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
A timeless example of 1990s Donna Karan minimal glamour, this vintage Donna Karan New York cocktail dress embodies sleek, understated sensuality.
Sleeveless sequin cocktail dress DKNYC
By Donna Karan
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless sequin (mix white, silver and copper) cocktail dress Main fabric composition: 92% polyester, 8% elastane. Lining: 100% polyester. Zip in the middle back. SIZE S
Donna Karan Vintage 1990s 90s Black Sequin High Rise Tapered Evening Dress Pants
By Donna Karan
Located in San Diego, CA
Measurements Waist: 26 inches Hips: 38 inches Rise: 10 inches Inseam: 32 inches These Donna Karan sequin trousers offer a sophisticated alternative to the traditional evening dress.
Donna Karan Vintage Navy Blue Sequin Plunging Stretch Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Donna Karan Vintage Navy Blue Sequin Plunging Stretch Dress This is so pretty , it is much sexier than the photos show.
Donna Karan Vintage Dull Gold Sequin Long Sleeve Evening Dress with Sheer Back
By Donna Karan
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Donna Karan New York Vintage Bronze Sequin Long Sleeve Evening Dress with Sheer Back.
90s Donna Karan Gold Sequin Embellished Wrap Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Goddess style wrap gown with golden sequins. Wraps at neck. Fully lined with beautiful drape. Sizing flexible due to style. Updated Hollywood glamour. Length approximate 50 inches.
1990s Vintage Donna Karan 2pc Cashmere Silk Evening Dress W Sequins & Cardigan
By Donna Karan
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage Donna Karan 3 piece evening ensemble includes a 2 piece vintage dress with an open cardigan.
Donna Karan Sequin Jersey Abstract Magenta/White Floral Print Dress Size 8
By Donna Karan
Located in Palm Desert, CA
What a beautiful dress from Donna Karan New York. (NOT DKNY!) a beautifully fitting dress in a poly/spandex jersey entirely coverd in clear seequins! A true size 8. you have no idea ...
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Size: Small, also fits Medium
DONNA KARAN 90's vintage silk sequin mini dress bride bridal wedding
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
great for bride bridal wedding festivities Donna Karan Vintage Early to Mid 1990's Beige color with iridescent sequins 100% silk Extremely comfortable, very stretchy, soft, and well-...
Pale pink sequin evening dress Donna Karan (New)
By Donna Karan
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink sequin evening dress. Shel and lining fabric composition: 100% polyester. Invisible zip and hook&eye on the middle back. Silicone strap inside the dress on the neckline. S...
Donna Karan Navy Sequin Strapless Gown
By Donna Karan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Donna Karen Navy Sequin Strapless Gown - 6 This spectacular fully navy sequin gown is lined with a tight knee length polyester and built in bra. There is a back zip, strapless, sligh...
Donna Karan New York 'Naked' Dress Black Sheer Knit Sequins 90s Vintage Size P
By Donna Karan
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Similar to the infamous Donna Karan "naked" dress worn by SATC character Carrie Bradshaw, this version is made from a sheer black rayon knit that's embellished with black sequins.
Beautiful 1990s Vintage Donna Karan Canary Yellow Beaded Sequin Silk Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Donna Karan canary yellow beaded silk dress! Thin spaghetti straps, with a figure flattering shape!
Donna Karan Cashmere Blend Sequin Halter Evening Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Henrico, VA
Glimmer and glisten at your next cocktail gathering with this show stopper cashmere-blend sequin embellished halter dress. It is soft to the hand, and comfortable to wear with cashme...
Donna Karan Vintage Brown Cashmere Sequin Halter Dress with Plunging Back
By Donna Karan
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Donna Karan Vintage 1990's Cashmere Silk Plunging Brown Sequin Dress Size S Bust 34" Waist 30" Hips 38" Length 47" Great pre owned condition
Donna Karan Vintage Cocktail Dress w Leather and Metal Fish Scale Sequin Detail
By Donna Karan
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Donna Karan Vintage Cocktail Dress w Leather and Metal Fish Scale Sequin Details This is so pretty. metal and suede fish scale sequins, really remarkable workmanship.
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
$1,715
Size: Size US 6 - French 36
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1997 Black Tuxedo Suit with Twisted Billowing Sleeves
By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1990s Black Tuxedo Suit with Dramatic Twisted Billowing Red Fabric Lined Sleeves This is a rar...
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 80s GEOFFREY BEENE navy blue and white long sleeve silk jumpsuit ! Features a luxurious double sided silk. Buttons up the front with hidden hook-and-eye closure at top b...
$9,900Sale Price|34% Off
Size: Size not marked. Medium fit.
Supreme Opulent Russian Sable Fur Stroller Length Coat
Located in Tustin, CA
Shown as the ultimate symbol of status and elegance, Russian Sable is considered to be the most coveted fur in the world. This Russian sable fur coat from Michael's Furs of Los Angel...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Beige Mesh Panel Black Pantsuit Set IT42
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1999 collection, this two-piece black pantsuit features a fitted tunic top and high-waisted flared trousers. The set is accented with bold, strategi...
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Vintage Mollie Parnis 1970s Blue and White Novelty 70s Linen + Cotton Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
From the queen of dressing First Ladies, comes this wonderfully chic 1970s vintage MOLLIE PARNIS blue and white nautical linen/cotton dress ! Features the perfect linen/cotton blend ...
On Hold|$12,419
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
$245Sale Price|34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
1920S Blush Pink Silk Mousseline & Hand-Made Ecru Filliet Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Blush Pink Silk Mousseline & Hand-Made Ecru Filliet Lace Dress
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...
1980s Marc Laurent Paris Black Leather Avant Garde 80s Jacket + Mini Skirt Suit
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 1980s MARC LAURENT of Paris black leather jacket and mini skirt ensemble! Jacket features dolman sleeves with a clinched wasp waist. Detachable matching leather belt. Sha...
$375Sale Price|34% Off
Size: Refer to measurements
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-garde hooded dress The edgy boxy tunic style dress is designed with a subtle textured crinkled pattern that emulates reptile scales The unique ...
Revillon Frères Vintage Women's Sumptuous Sable Fur Coat, Late 20th Century
By Revillon Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an absolutely sumptuous natural brown Sable fur coat, by Revillon for Saks Fifth Avenue. This coat has a large notched collar, two front slit pockets, an open front and is ...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
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.