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Lanvin Haute Couture 1980s Velvet Bias Cut Black Gown
Lanvin Haute Couture 1980s Velvet Bias Cut Black Gown

Lanvin Haute Couture 1980s Velvet Bias Cut Black Gown

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the Lanvin Haute Couture 1980s Velvet Bias Cut Black Gown, a breathtaking masterpiece that epitomizes timeless elegance and sophistication.

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1976 HALSTON black velvet bias cut RUNWAY dress
1976 HALSTON black velvet bias cut RUNWAY dress

1976 HALSTON black velvet bias cut RUNWAY dress

By Halston

Located in San Fransisco, CA

An elastic waist is set into the seam to define the body without feeling fitted. Cut on the bias, the velvet drapes smoothly and moves easily, with a spiral seam running up the front...

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1970s North American Maxi Dress

ROBERT DANES Black Velvet Bias Cut Striped Evening Gown Maxi Dress
ROBERT DANES Black Velvet Bias Cut Striped Evening Gown Maxi Dress

ROBERT DANES Black Velvet Bias Cut Striped Evening Gown Maxi Dress

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Robert Danes Jet black velvet Striped bias asymmetrical cut Can be worn forward or backward Side zip No size or comp tag, see measurements at bottom of listing Has plenty of stretch ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

1990S EMANUEL UNGARO Golden Brown Tie Dyed Rayon & Silk Velvet Bias Cut Dress
1990S EMANUEL UNGARO Golden Brown Tie Dyed Rayon & Silk Velvet Bias Cut Dress

1990S EMANUEL UNGARO Golden Brown Tie Dyed Rayon & Silk Velvet Bias Cut Dress

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in New York, NY

MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

NWT Bob Mackie Boutique Devore Semi-Sheer Blue Velvet Bias Cut Long Dress US 10
NWT Bob Mackie Boutique Devore Semi-Sheer Blue Velvet Bias Cut Long Dress US 10

NWT Bob Mackie Boutique Devore Semi-Sheer Blue Velvet Bias Cut Long Dress US 10

By Bob Mackie

Located in Montgomery, TX

Bob Mackie Boutique Long Beaded Dress US size - 10 Devore Semi-Sheer Velvet, Floral Print, Embellished with Beads and Sequins, Bias Cut, Open Back, Blue Lining, Side Zip Closure.

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1990s American Evening Dresses

1930s Maroon rayon velvet dress with rhinestones belt
1930s Maroon rayon velvet dress with rhinestones belt

1930s Maroon rayon velvet dress with rhinestones belt

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant 1930s maroon rayon velvet bias cut dress with art deco rhinestones belt.

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1930s American Evening Gowns

Thierry Mugler Couture Old Hollywood Glamour 30's Style Dress Gown
Thierry Mugler Couture Old Hollywood Glamour 30's Style Dress Gown

Thierry Mugler Couture Old Hollywood Glamour 30's Style Dress Gown

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture rich black velvet bias cut gown with thigh high slit. Fully lined in red silk charmeuse designed to show at arm openings and side leg slit.

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

A Pierre Cardin padded Silk Jacket From Jacqueline de Ribes Wardrobe Circa 1985
A Pierre Cardin padded Silk Jacket From Jacqueline de Ribes Wardrobe Circa 1985

A Pierre Cardin padded Silk Jacket From Jacqueline de Ribes Wardrobe Circa 1985

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Toulon, FR

Structured jacket hugging the bust and highlighted with a velvet bias on the curved pockets and crew neck A large metal-framed velvet flower adorns the assymetric cut chest.

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1980s French Dinner Jackets

Halston Nile Green Bias Silk Velvet
Halston Nile Green Bias Silk Velvet

Halston Nile Green Bias Silk Velvet

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

A simple wrap blouse and slim skirt both completely cut on the bias in the deepest Nile green velvet. Effortless and timeless chic.

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1970s American Skirt Suits

A train Skirt in Faille Moirée silk for a Turned cage - France Circa 1885
A train Skirt in Faille Moirée silk for a Turned cage - France Circa 1885

A train Skirt in Faille Moirée silk for a Turned cage - France Circa 1885

Located in Toulon, FR

Trimmed with gold, red and green figured velvet bias. Complete with its original cotton chintz waist belt, the interior assembly is very clever and fully lined with white tarlatan an...

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1880s French Petticoats

VINTAGE 1940s BIAS-CUT VELVET FUR-TRIMMED DRESS
VINTAGE 1940s BIAS-CUT VELVET FUR-TRIMMED DRESS

VINTAGE 1940s BIAS-CUT VELVET FUR-TRIMMED DRESS

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1940s bias-cut velvet dress is the black velvet dress your wardrobe is missing— it is just SO good.

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1940s Maxi Dresses

1970S Halston Black Bias Cut Silk Velvet Low Gown Nwt
1970S Halston Black Bias Cut Silk Velvet Low Gown Nwt

1970S Halston Black Bias Cut Silk Velvet Low Gown Nwt

Located in New York, NY

MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

GALINDO Red Burnout Velvet Beaded Shoulder Bias Cut Gown, Melanie Griffith
GALINDO Red Burnout Velvet Beaded Shoulder Bias Cut Gown, Melanie Griffith

GALINDO Red Burnout Velvet Beaded Shoulder Bias Cut Gown, Melanie Griffith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a gorgeous ruby red gown personal property Melanie Griffith. The gown is a sheer fabric with velvet burnout detail. It has one red and white beaded short sleeve, a strand of ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

John Galliano black bias-cut velvet evening dress with train, ss 2003
John Galliano black bias-cut velvet evening dress with train, ss 2003

John Galliano black bias-cut velvet evening dress with train, ss 2003

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2003 ▪ Constructed from bias-cut black cut-velvet with floral motifs ▪ Crystal shoulder straps ▪ Floor-length skirt with train ▪ FR 42...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Black Bias-Cut Silk Velvet Gown w Pleated Ruffled Neckline & Low Back
1930s Black Bias-Cut Silk Velvet Gown w Pleated Ruffled Neckline & Low Back

1930s Black Bias-Cut Silk Velvet Gown w Pleated Ruffled Neckline & Low Back

Located in Gresham, OR

1930s Black Bias-Cut Silk Velvet Gown w Pleated Ruffled Neckline & Low Back: A super hard-to-find authentic 1930s gown that is right out of a Jean Harlow movie!

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1930s American Evening Gowns

Bob Mackie Boutique Devore Semi-Sheer Velvet Floral Print Bias Cut Long Dress  6
Bob Mackie Boutique Devore Semi-Sheer Velvet Floral Print Bias Cut Long Dress  6

Bob Mackie Boutique Devore Semi-Sheer Velvet Floral Print Bias Cut Long Dress 6

By Bob Mackie

Located in Montgomery, TX

Bob Mackie Boutique Long Beaded Dress US size - 6 Devore Semi-Sheer Velvet, Floral Print, Embellished with Beads and Sequins, Bias Cut, Slip-On, Open Cowl-Style Back., Fully Lined.

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Art Deco Velvet Spiral Beaded Cap
Art Deco Velvet Spiral Beaded Cap

Art Deco Velvet Spiral Beaded Cap

Located in New York, NY

Charming Art Deco Velvet Spiral Beaded Cap from the 1920's. Burgundy bias velvet tubing is used to form a spiral with a hand stitched ladder of bugle beads connecting the 2 materials.

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1930s American Caps

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Beaded Gown
Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Beaded Gown

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Beaded Gown

Located in New York, NY

Strong shouldered with tight zippered cuffs. The luxurious silk velvet is fully bias cut in a huge circle from the shoulder down.

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1930s American Maxi Dress

Lovely Art Deco Burn Out Velvet Gown
Lovely Art Deco Burn Out Velvet Gown

Lovely Art Deco Burn Out Velvet Gown

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Art Deco Burn Out Velvet Gown from the 1930's. Typical bias slim cut velvet with flutter sleeves with incredible sheer Art Deco arrow designs radiating out.

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1930s American Evening Gowns

Herve Leger 1990s Robe FR38 Black Velvet and Jersey Drape Maxi Dress UK10 US8
Herve Leger 1990s Robe FR38 Black Velvet and Jersey Drape Maxi Dress UK10 US8

Herve Leger 1990s Robe FR38 Black Velvet and Jersey Drape Maxi Dress UK10 US8

By Herve Léger

Located in PARIS, FR

Hervé Léger dress circa 1990 composed of a corset-style top in black velvet with fine vertical or bias grooves, square neckline slit in front and point on the bottom of the vent, lon...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1994 Dolce & Gabbana Editorial Runway Multi-Color Patchwork Velvet Bias Cut Gown
1994 Dolce & Gabbana Editorial Runway Multi-Color Patchwork Velvet Bias Cut Gown

1994 Dolce & Gabbana Editorial Runway Multi-Color Patchwork Velvet Bias Cut Gown

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The fabric itself is a masterpiece; different hues of the softest fully-lined velvet carefully patchworked together. The figure flattering slight bias-cut silhouette glides over the ...

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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930's Molyneux Haute Couture Sapphire Blue Silk Velvet Asymmetric Bias-Cut Gown
1930's Molyneux Haute Couture Sapphire Blue Silk Velvet Asymmetric Bias-Cut Gown

1930's Molyneux Haute Couture Sapphire Blue Silk Velvet Asymmetric Bias-Cut Gown

By Edward Molyneux, Molyneux

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An incredibly rare and absolutely gorgeous Edward Molyneux luxurious sapphire blue silk velvet bias-cut gown dating back to his 1929-30 fall/winter haute couture collection.

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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

John Galliano Red Velvet Jacquard Bias-cut Evening Gown
John Galliano Red Velvet Jacquard Bias-cut Evening Gown

John Galliano Red Velvet Jacquard Bias-cut Evening Gown

By John Galliano

Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong

This draped evening gown definitely skims your silhouette with John Galliano's signature bias-cut. Multiple button fastenings at side with a long sweeping train. Lined in silk.

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930's Bias-Cut, Elegant & Sensuous Emerald Green Velvet Gown
1930's Bias-Cut, Elegant & Sensuous Emerald Green Velvet Gown

1930's Bias-Cut, Elegant & Sensuous Emerald Green Velvet Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an elegant and sensuous 1930's bias-cut, emerald green velvet gown with a halter neckline, low-cut back, and snaps on the left side for closure.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Gowns

Royal Midnight Blue Silk Velvet 1930's Bias-Cut Gown
Royal Midnight Blue Silk Velvet 1930's Bias-Cut Gown

Royal Midnight Blue Silk Velvet 1930's Bias-Cut Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

The gown is cut on the bias and has modified bishop sleeves with snaps at each wrist.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Gowns

1991 John Galliano Documented Runway Red Flocked Velvet Asymmetric Bias-Cut Gown
1991 John Galliano Documented Runway Red Flocked Velvet Asymmetric Bias-Cut Gown

1991 John Galliano Documented Runway Red Flocked Velvet Asymmetric Bias-Cut Gown

By John Galliano

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An incredibly rare and highly coveted John Galliano sheer red flocked velvet and lycra asymmetric bias-cut gown from his beloved 1991 spring/summer 'Honcho Woman' collection.

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1990s European Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1970s Halston Couture Dark Green Velvet & Ivory Silk Ruffle Bodice Bias-Cut Gown
1970s Halston Couture Dark Green Velvet & Ivory Silk Ruffle Bodice Bias-Cut Gown

1970s Halston Couture Dark Green Velvet & Ivory Silk Ruffle Bodice Bias-Cut Gown

By Halston

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An ultra rare and truly breathtaking Halston couture forest-green silk velvet and ivory satin bias-cut evening gown dating back to the late 1970's.

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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vivienne Westwood Silk Velvet Draped Dark Grey Dress
Vivienne Westwood Silk Velvet Draped Dark Grey Dress

Vivienne Westwood Silk Velvet Draped Dark Grey Dress

By Vivienne Westwood, RED LABEL by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD

Located in Berlin, DE

Vivienne Westwood Red Label silk velvet grey mid-length dress. Velvet silk on the bias gives a flattering drape and fit.

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2010s British Day Dresses

Alexander McQueen 2007 Luscious Black Velvet Bias Cut Dress Gown
Alexander McQueen 2007 Luscious Black Velvet Bias Cut Dress Gown

Alexander McQueen 2007 Luscious Black Velvet Bias Cut Dress Gown

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Being offered, Alexander McQueen 2007 rich black velvet bias cut gown. Features plunging neckline with deco inspired silhouette.

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Donna Karan Velvet Bias Cut Gown
Donna Karan Velvet Bias Cut Gown

Donna Karan Velvet Bias Cut Gown

By Donna Karan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Donna Karan dark brown bias cut velvet gown featuring spaghetti straps, a cowl neckline and an open back.

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1990s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

John Galliano Cut Velvet Bias Cut Dress
John Galliano Cut Velvet Bias Cut Dress

John Galliano Cut Velvet Bias Cut Dress

By John Galliano

Located in New York, NY

John Galliano. cut velvet on chiffon, bias cut dress with matching fringed shawl.

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Stunning John Galliano Brown Cut Velvet Bias Skirt
Stunning John Galliano Brown Cut Velvet Bias Skirt

Stunning John Galliano Brown Cut Velvet Bias Skirt

By John Galliano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage John Galliano brown floral burnout velvet skirt featuring bias cut, signature Galliano side button closure, and above ankle length.

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Early 2000s French Skirts

ROBERT DANES Black Velvet Bias Cut Striped Evening Gown
ROBERT DANES Black Velvet Bias Cut Striped Evening Gown

ROBERT DANES Black Velvet Bias Cut Striped Evening Gown

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Robert Danes Jet black velvet Striped bias asymmetrical cut Can be worn forward or backward Side zip No size or comp tag, see measurements at bottom of listing Has plenty of stretch ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Christian Dior  by john Galliano blue velvet bias cut gown
Christian Dior  by john Galliano blue velvet bias cut gown

Christian Dior by john Galliano blue velvet bias cut gown

By John Galliano

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2000s Dior by John Galliano blue velvet gown. Halter neck made of leather strap. Marked size :38 Measurement: B: 32" W: 28" H: 34" Length : 56 1/2

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses

Comme Des Garcons Chiffon & Velvet Bias Cut Modernist Abstract Dress 1991
Comme Des Garcons Chiffon & Velvet Bias Cut Modernist Abstract Dress 1991

Comme Des Garcons Chiffon & Velvet Bias Cut Modernist Abstract Dress 1991

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Archival vintage Comme des Garcons black sheer modernist dress with abstract velvet insets. Dress features a square neck, bias seams, and tank sleeves.

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1990s Japanese Informal Dresses

1930's Berry Silk Velvet Bias Cut Gown with Back Cut Out
1930's Berry Silk Velvet Bias Cut Gown with Back Cut Out

1930's Berry Silk Velvet Bias Cut Gown with Back Cut Out

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This classic bias cut gown from the 1930s whispers regality with its silk velvet fabric and period correct details.From the oval chest cutout, to the ties that frame the back.

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1930s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vivienne Westwood red tartan wool and black velvet bias cut shorts, fw 1996
Vivienne Westwood red tartan wool and black velvet bias cut shorts, fw 1996

Vivienne Westwood red tartan wool and black velvet bias cut shorts, fw 1996

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

▪ Vivienne Westwood bias cut mini shorts ▪ Red tartan wool ▪ Black velvet ▪ High waisted ▪ UK 10 - FR 38 - US 6 (runs small) ▪ Fall-Winter 1996

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1990s British Shorts

Christian Dior Vintage By John Galliano Circa 2000's Velvet Bias Burnt Orange D
Christian Dior Vintage By John Galliano Circa 2000's Velvet Bias Burnt Orange D

Christian Dior Vintage By John Galliano Circa 2000's Velvet Bias Burnt Orange D

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

Christian Dior circa 2000's dress Features skinny straps, ruffling detail running asymmetrically down the dress, velvet body with print and classic Dior button closure. In excellent...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Cut Velvet Gown
Oscar de la Renta Cut Velvet Gown

Oscar de la Renta Cut Velvet Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New York, NY

Oscar de la Renta, cut velvet, bias cut gown with a draped neckline. Rich tones of ochre and rust.

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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

90s Jean Paul Gaultier Velvet gown
90s Jean Paul Gaultier Velvet gown

90s Jean Paul Gaultier Velvet gown

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stunning! Jean Paul Gaultier velvet bias cut gown and bronze metallic bodice.

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Velvet Bias For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of velvet bias for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black velvet bias and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Red, Blue and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Velvet bias designed by John Galliano, Christian Dior and Harrods — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. 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 are Velvet Bias?

The prices for velvet bias start at $235 and top out at $10,315 with these items, on average, selling for $1,153.

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.

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