Gianni Versace New Leather Dress with Chain Trim 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous soft supple black leather dress from Gianni Versace. It is semi fitted with an
Gianni Versace New Leather Dress with Chain Trim 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous soft supple black leather dress from Gianni Versace. It is semi fitted with an
$532
Size: Recommended Size UK 8 - 10.
Butter soft leather 1990's Donatella Versace Chain strap Black slip dress - LBD
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
This fabulous sexy LBD by Donatella for VERSACE is crafted from a butter-soft full leather exterior
Versace F/W 2007 Runway Campaign Chains Liquid Look Metallic Evening Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace F/W 2007 Runway Campaign Chains Liquid Look Metallic Evening Dress Gown Look 45 from the
Lilac silk chiffon cocktail dress with chain and studs Versace ( without tag)
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Lilac silk chiffon cocktail dress with chain and studs embellishment . The brand tag has been cut
$9,677
Size: IT 38 - FR 34 - UK 6
Versace black ruched evening dress with chain shoulder straps, fw 2007
By Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Versace black evening dress ▪ Glossy black acrylic chain shoulder straps ▪ Ruched bodice ▪
1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Chain Bodycon Stretch Knit Dress
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black knit Gianni Versace slip dress designed by Donatella Versace. From 1999, this
Versace F/W 2003 Runway Chain Embellished Sheer Lace Open Back Black Dress
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace F/W 2003 Runway Chain Embellished Sheer Lace Open Back Black Evening Dress Size IT 40
Navy blue crêpe cocktail dress with gold chain piping Versus Gianni Versace
By Versus Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue crêpe cocktail dress with gold chain piping. White cotton details in the bottom, and
Versace Oroton F/W 2007 Runway Silver Metal Mesh Chain Mail Open Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
VERSACE F/W 2007 Runway Oroton Metal Mesh Open Back Dress Gunmetal Versace Oroton Metal Mesh
Versace Medusa Embellished Black Mini Dress
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace Medusa and Chain Embellished Dress IT 40 BVersace mini dress featuring medusa logo brooch
F/W 2007 Look #44 Vintage Versace Chain Embellished Long Black Dress Gown 40 – 4
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Editor’s note: Versace Gown. Jet Black color, artfully embellished body and fluid skirt – ensure a
F/W 2012 Look #21 Versace Yellow Dress with Metal Chain Mesh Size 38 - 2
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Fall 2012 look # 21 This wool blend shift dress features a crew neck, short sleevesand
Red jersey cocktail dress with metal and rhinestone chain Versace Jeans Couture
By Versace Jeans Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless Red jersey cocktail dress with metal and rhinestone chain. 84% polyamide, 16% elastane
Rare 2013 Versace Atelier Gold Metal Fringe Tie Dyed Gabardine Dress
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Atelier Versace Gold Chain Fringe Dress — Haute Couture 2013 As seen on Jennifer Lopez and Celine
Unavailable
New VERSACE WHITE MEDUSA CHAIN DRESS 42 - 6
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE This VERSACE dress draws a stunning figure, designed to skim the body and it features the
Versace Deep Taupe Wool & Silk Fishbone Chain Detail Dress S
By Versace
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Experience the joy of expert tailoring with this designer dress for women. Meticulously made, it
Versace Black Sleeveless Metal Chain Mesh Dress
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE This sleeveless chain mesh shift dress features a crew neck, and chain mesh paneling
VERSUS VERSACE ASYMMETRIC BLACK KNIT DRESS w/SILVER LION CHAIN 44 - 10
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSUS VERSACE Mini black dress with floral print This dress has sleeveless assymetric design
F/W 2005 Look # 45 NEW VERSACE CHAIN EMBELLISHED LONG LAME DRESS 40 - 4
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Collection Fall/Winter 2005 Look # 45 Sophisticated color, artfully embellished body
F/W 2007 Look #44 NEW VERSACE CHAIN EMBELLISHED LONG BLACK DRESS GOWN 40 - 4
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Jet Black color, artfully embellished body and fluid skirt - ensure a stunning
F/W 2012 look # 26 NEW VERSACE ORANGE CHAIN MESH PANEL DRESS 38 - 2
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Actual runway sample Fall/winter 2012 look # 26 This chain mesh dress features a crew
F/2012 look # 21 NEW VERSACE YELLOW DRESS with METAL CHAIN MESH 38 - 2
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Fall 2012 look # 21 This wool blend shift dress features a crew neck, short sleevesand
Versace Black Medusa Chain Ruched Mini Dress Size S
By Versace
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to dress is evident on this used Versace designer
Amazing Black Versace Tulle Medusa Chain Cutout Bodycon Dress
By Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
A true head-turner Black tulle dress by VERSACE Cut out details in front VERSACE signature Medusa
Versace Embellished Chain Link Lace Sheer Panels Black Mini Evening Dress
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace Embellished Chain Link Lace Sheer Panels Black Mini Evening Dress IT 38
Versace 2014 Black & Gold Medusa Medallion Chain Print Mini Dress sz44. -$1, 425
By Versace
Located in New York, NY
Black background with gold oversized medallion chain belt print Features Medusa head and other
runway VERSACE 2020 mixed silk scarf deconstructed Greca chain dress IT38 S
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway VERSACE 2020 mixed silk scarf deconstructed Greca chain dress IT38 S Reference: TGAS/B00468
Versace Oroton F/W 2007 Runway Silver Metal Mesh Chain Mail Open Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
VERSACE Oroton Metal Mesh Open Back Dress Gunmetal Versace Oroton Metal Mesh Chainmail dress with
new VERSACE 2020 black sweetheart neckline dart skirt gold chain dress IT40 S
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE 2020 black sweetheart neckline dart skirt gold chain dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS
Versace Vintage 1990's Silver Metallic Chain Gown
By Versace
Located in London, GB
We are excited to present this vintage Versace 1990's Silver Metallic Chain Gown. Features silver
GIANNI VERSACE Vintage 1990s abstract floral print chain trim crop top skirt XS
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIANNI VERSACE Vintage 1990s abstract floral print chain trim crop top skirt XS GIANNI VERSACE FROM
runway VERSACE SS14 black silk silver Medusa chain harness cut out gown IT38 XS
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway VERSACE SS14 black silk silver Medusa chain harness cut out gown IT38 XS VERSACE FROM THE
GIANNI VERSACE Vintage black punk chain detail lace trim sheer long gown IT38 XS
By Gianni Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIANNI VERSACE Vintage black punk chain detail lace trim sheer long gown IT38 XS Reference: TGAS
GIANNI VERSACE Vintage black punk chain detail lace trim sheer long gown IT38 XS
By Gianni Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GIANNI VERSACE Vintage black punk chain detail lace trim sheer long gown IT38 XS Reference: TGAS
Extravagant Versace Metallic Chain Evening Dress (Autumn/Winter 2007)
By Versace
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Versace chain dress from the Autumn/Winter 2007. The dress is in a taupe metallic
1990s Gianni Versace Metal Mesh Chain Mail Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
Gianni Versace was a master at combining textures, colors and shapes and this dress gorgeously
Gianni Versace S/S 2000 Halter Open Back Chain Embellished Bamboo Print Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace S/S 2000 Halter Open Back Chain Embellished Bamboo Print Dress IT 40
Versace S/S 2014 Runway Medusa Chain Embellished Cutout Semi-Sheer Ruched Dress
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace S/S 2014 Runway Medusa and Chain Embellished Cutout Semi-Sheer Ruched Dress IT 40 Look 17
ISTANTE VERSACE Vintage flipped hem crystal chain halter mini dress IT38 XS
By Istante by Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ISTANTE VERSACE Vintage cream flipped hem crystal chain halter mini dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS
Sold
Size: Recommended best fit UK 8-10.
Y2k Donatella Versace One Sleeve / Shoulder 2000's Black Chain Dress
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Fabulous Donatella Versace One Sleeved 2000's Black Dress with Chrome Chain detail on the
runway VERSACE 2014 purple silk silver embellished Medusa chain harness dress S
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway VERSACE 2014 purple silk silver embellished Medusa chain harness dress S Reference: TGAS
1990s Versace Dress with Cutout Draped Back and Chain
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous knit dress from Gianni Versace. Simple and fitted from the front but cutout down there and
runway VERSACE SS14 black silk silver Medusa chain harness cut out gown IT38 XS
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE FROM THE SPRING SUMMER 2014 RUNWAY FINAL LOOK Silk, polyester, polyamide, elastane. Black
2004 Versace Black Sheer Plunging Chain Embellished Gown Dress w Train
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 2004 Versace Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- no
2004 Versace Black Sheer Plunging Chain Embellished Gown Dress w Train
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 2004 Versace Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- no
Versace Black Dress with Chain Strap
By Versace
Located in San Francisco, CA
shaping. Gold chains connect to the dress with gold links stamped with "Versace". Two layers of black
S/S 2003 Gianni Versace Runway Purple & Green Chain Mail Metal Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2003 Gianni Versace Runway Please contact for more information and/or photos
S/S 2003 Gianni Versace Runway Purple & Green Chain Mail Metal Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2003 Gianni Versace Runway Please contact for more information and/or photos
NEW VERSACE BLUE MEDUSA CHAIN Dress 38 - 4
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE This VERSACE dress draws a stunning figure, designed to skim the body and it
VERSUS VERSACE BLACK MINI DRESS with CHAIN 42 - 6
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE VERSUS This dress has accented with a decorative gold- tone chain Content: 97
S/2020 Look #2 VERSACE CHAIN-BACK SWEETHEART NECK CREPE DRESS In BLACK 38
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Collection Spring 2020 Look #2 A chic and sexy LBD from Versace Cut with the brand's
Versace Black Silk Gown Slip Dress with Chain Details 38
By Versace
Located in London, GB
Versace Black Silk Gown Slip Dress with Chain Details - Slip gown silk dress - Embellished with
New VERSACE BLACK CHIFFON SILK DRESS GOWN with LACE and CHAINS
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE GOWN Designed to be beautiful, bold and breathtaking, Versace's designs are truly original
VERSACE 2019 PEACH-COLORED DRESS with GOLD PLATED CHAIN DETAL EU 42
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE PEACH-COLORED DRESS with GOLD PLATED CHAIN DETAL Long sleeves Content: 100% Viscose
F/W 2019 Look #60 NEW VERSACE BLACK DRESS GOWN W/GOLD TONE CHAINS DETAILS 38 - 2
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Fall 2019 Look #60 The gorgeous Irina Shayk walked Versace's Fall '19 runway in this
Versace Black Medusa Chain Finale Gown
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Versace Black Medusa Chain Finale Gown IT Size 38 New, with tags
F/2019 L#49 VERSACE BLACK LACE DRESS w/CHAIN DETAILS as seen as Emily 38 - 2
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Fall 2019 Look #49 Black silk and lace mini dress Gold-tone chain shoulder straps
S/S 2014 look # 47 NEW VERSACE BLACK CHIFFON MEDUSA CHAIN FINALEE GOWN 38 - 2
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Actual runway sample Spring/Summer 2014 look # 47 MEDUSA CHAIN GOWN Black dress
Versus Versace Vintage Purple Chain Detail Leather Dress M
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Versus Versace brings you this fabulous dress that is cut from leather and enriched with a gorgeous
Versace Lace Trim Chain Mail Metal Mesh Mini Dress
By Versace
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Versace Lace Trim Chain Mail Metal Mesh Mini Dress. Created of metal mesh in a wonderful shade of
Versace Ruched Lilac Dress with Medusa chain necklace
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
BRAND NEW VERSACE DRESS The dress crafted from allover ruched chiffon. Silvertone Versace Medusa
New VERSACE Lilac Chiffon Long Dress with Medusa Chains 38
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
chains Inner nude bodysuit Content: 1st Fabric: 88% silk, 12% polyester 2nd Fabric: 94% nylon, 6
Versace Sexy Green Mini Dress with Metal Chain Straps Spring 2007
By Versace
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Super sexy green dress with chain straps from Versace. Created in rayon jersey, there is a lot of
VINTAGE VERSACE CRYSTAL EMBELLISHED AMETHYST SILK DRESS with CHAIN MAIL STRAPS
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Crystal embellished amethyst silk dress with chain mail straps. Nude tulle inner corset
F/W 2005 Look # 45 NEW VERSACE CHAIN EMBELLISHED LONG LAME DRESS 40 - 4
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Collection Fall/Winter 2005 Look # 45 Sophisticated color, artfully embellished body
Fall 2019 look # 60 VERSACE BLACK SILK EVENING GOWN with CHAIN details 38 - 2
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Fall 2019 Look #60 The gorgeous Irina Shayk walked Versace's Fall '19 runway in this
F/2019 L#49 VERSACE BLACK LACE DRESS w/CHAIN DETAILS as seen as Emily 38, 40
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Fall 2019 Look #49 Size 38 or US 2/4 Size 40 or US 4/6 Made in Italy Brand new
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...
Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6
By Jacques Fath
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6. This stunning Jacques Fath top is in excellent condition, it shows minimal sign of use. It is made of ivory silk organza throughout and has lac...
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...
S/S 1996 Atelier Versace Haute Couture Copper Lace Leopard Rhinestone Mini Dress
By Gianni Versace, Atelier Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible leopard print chiffon and copper lace Atelier Versace mini dress, designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1996 collection, a version of this super...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Slinky 1970s HIROKO salmon and coral color blocked jersey bias cut maxi dress! This beauty simply slips over the head and stretches to fit. Slimming diagonal stripes on the front and...
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
Located in New York, NY
1960'S Pyschedelic Floral Cotton Long Sleeve Mod Dress With Pockets
Finest North American White Lynx Belly Full Length Hood Fur Coat
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Wrap yourself in luxury with this stunning finest North American white lynx belly fur coat. Crafted from the purest white lynx fur, sourced from North America and expertly handcrafte...
Dolce & Gabbana c. 2001 Sheer Open Knit Crochet Corset Black Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Naples, FL
Dolce & Gabbana c. 2001 Sheer Open Knit Crochet Corset Black Top Size M
Versace S/S 2004 Bustier Open Back High Slit Blue Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace S/S 2004 Sexy Cutout Bustier Open Back Thigh High Slit Dress Gown IT 40 Blue Versace silk sleeveless evening dress featuring sweetheart neck, cutout accent at bust, crossove...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
$14,516
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior Evening Dress and Shawl Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Constructed from a deep purple hammered satin ▪ Scoop neckline design ▪...
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
$338Sale 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...
Subversive, maximalist and unabashedly seductive, Gianni Versace’s (1946–97) designs infused high fashion with an entirely new ethos. “I don’t believe in good taste,” the legendary Italian couturier once explained. Instead, he had a sexy good time with fashion — as he did with life. Today, vintage Versace clothing, handbags and other accessories look astonishingly fresh and freshly relevant.
More than any designer before him, Versace mined celebrity, music and Pop art for inspiration. In fact, the New York Times noted in 1997 that the fashion industry “is now driven by contemporary culture because Mr. Versace made it that way.”
Insiders consider his 1991/1992 Autumn/Winter runway show — which featured supermodels Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista lip-synching George Michael’s “Freedom! '90” — the moment when the two worlds of fashion and pop culture became one, changing both forever.
Versace was born in Reggio di Calabria, Italy. His mother was a successful dressmaker who employed more than 40 seamstresses. As a child, little Gianni marveled at her workshop, which would become a university of sorts, where he learned the exceptional construction techniques that were at the foundation of his creative expression.
In 1972, at age 25, Versace moved to Milan to work in fashion. He launched his first collection — and his label — in 1978, with his older brother Santo managing the business concerns. Soon, sister Donatella, whom Gianni dressed and took to discos when she was still a child, joined the family venture, where she had a creative role and managed enormously popular ready-to-wear lines such as Versus.
Vintage Versace — and Gianni Versace Couture, which debuted in 1989 — has become catnip for modern fashion enthusiasts who seek out the now-iconic house codes that originated in the designs of the 1980s and 1990s. His glamorous and seductive apparel — the clingy skirts and slender, strappy party dresses, as well as the erotic magazine ads that publicized them — looms large, but Versace’s art and historical influences were also vast.
Versace was an art collector, and he took on commissions to create costumes for theatrical performances during the 1980s and spoke of looking to numerous cultures for inspiration. This adventurous spirit of design resulted in his creating jewel-toned prints rooted in Grecian motifs, Etruscan symbols, the Italian Baroque and Andy Warholʼs Marilyn Monroe. There were slinky dresses in Oroton, his patented chain-mail textile that draped like satin, and leather bondage ensembles. Sex sold, for both women and men. Wrote the late curator Richard Martin, “[Versace] became the standard-bearer of gay men’s fashion because he eschewed decorum and designed for desire.”
Following Versace’s tragic murder in 1997, Donatella took over the role of artistic director and continued to evolve the house codes with a twist of her feminine and feminist perspective. Today, Santo Versace is chief executive officer of Versace and Donatella is its chief creative officer.
Browse an extraordinary collection of vintage Versace evening dresses, handbags, day dresses, accessories and more on 1stDibs.
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.