Versace Pre Fall 2019 Runway Embellished Cutout Maxi Evening Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace Pre Fall 2019 Runway Embellished Cutout Maxi Evening Dress Gown Size: IT 42 Condition: pull by the end of zipper with is common with this material ( see last photo).
$540Sale Price|20% Off
Versace Spring 2019 Black Silk Satin Double Asymmetric Dress
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in London, GB
Stunningly slinky Versace black silk double slip dress from the SS19 collection - as worn by Kendal Jenner on the runway. Bought for £1475 and unworn. Made from glossy black silk wit...
Versace Pre Fall 2019 Unworn Runway Embellished Cutout Maxi Evening Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace Embellished Cutout Maxi Evening Dress Gown IT 38
VERSACE 2019 gold Medusa buttons black barocco double breasted dress IT36 XXS
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2019 gold Medusa buttons black barocco double breasted dress IT36 XXS Reference: TGAS/D00977 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: 2019 Material: Viscose, Bl...
VERSACE Signature Baroque Cherub Medusa printed viscose shift dress IT38 XS
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Signature Baroque Cherub Medusa printed viscose shift dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/A05323 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: Baroque dress Collection: 2019 M...
VERSACE 2019 gold Medusa buttons black barocco double breasted dress IT36 XXS
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2019 gold Medusa buttons black barocco double breasted dress IT36 XXS Reference: TGAS/D00977 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: 2019 Material: Viscose, Bl...
VERSACE 2019 gold Medusa buttons black barocco lined double breasted dress IT36
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2019 gold Medusa buttons black barocco lined double breasted dress IT36 XXS Reference: TGAS/D00977 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: 2019 Material: Visco...
new VERSACE 2019 Runway Jim Dine heart print gold safety pin dress IT38 XS
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE 2019 Runway Jim Dine heart print gold safety pin dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/B01892 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Pre-Fall 2019 Runway Mat...
new VERSACE 2019 Runway Jim Dine heart print gold safety pin dress IT40 S
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE 2019 Runway Jim Dine heart print gold safety pin dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/B01893 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Pre-Fall 2019 Runway Mate...
rare VERSACE 2019 Runway heart print embellished plaque silk chiffon gown IT38
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare VERSACE 2019 Runway heart print embellished plaque silk chiffon gown IT38 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Pre-Fall 2019 Model Name / Style: Chiffon gown M...
VERSACE Signature Baroque Cherub Medusa printed viscose shift dress IT40 S
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE Signature Baroque Cherub Medusa printed viscose shift dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/A05325 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: Baroque dress Collection: 2019 Mat...
new VERSACE Signature Baroque Cherub Medusa printed viscose shift dress IT38 XS
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE Signature Baroque Cherub Medusa printed viscose shift dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/A05323 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: Baroque dress Collection: 201...
VERSACE 2019 Runway Jim Dine heart print gold safety pin dress IT38 XS
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2019 Runway Jim Dine heart print gold safety pin dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/B01892 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Pre Fall 2019 - Runway Material: ...
new VERSACE 2019 Runway black S&M bondage crystal Medusa studded dress IT38 XS
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new VERSACE 2019 Runway black S&M bondage crystal Medusa studded dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/C00828 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Fall Winter 2019 Runw...
Versace Heart Runway/Editorial Embellished Evening Gown Pre Fall 2019 Size 40IT
By Versace
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Versace Heart Runway/Editorial Embellished Evening Gown with built in bodysuit Pre Fall 2019 Size 40IT
S/S 2019 Look # 36 VERSACE LAMB LEATHER YELLOW MINI DRESS It 42
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Versace S/S 2019 Look # 36 Lamb Leather Sheath Dress Sleeveless with One-Shoulder Concealed Zip Closure at Side Size IT 42 - US 6 Pre-owned, like new condition!
Pre-Fall 2019 look # 57 VERSACE MULTI COLOR LOVE PRINT LONG DRESS 38 - 2
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Love Versace printed dress Meet the dress you'll love to love Constructed from black silk this Versace number is literally named after how we'll feel about it: Love Versa...
S/2019 VERSACE BURGUNDY DRAPED ASYMMETRIC Dress IT 36
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Collection 2019 Burgundy asymmetric draped dress from Versace featuring straps with gold-tone Medusa rivets Side slit Full length Size 36 or US XS Made in Italy Brand...
Pre-Fall 2019 L# 36 VERSACE YELLOW VISCOSE LONG EVENING ONE SHOULDER DRESS EU 42
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Collection Pre-Fall 2019 Look #36 YELLOW VISCOSE LONG EVENING DRESS Round neck One Shoulder Cut-out front exposes the legs Gold-Tone Pins Pre-owned, excellent condition!
S/2019 Look # 43 VERSACE SILK SATIN DRAPED DRESS as seen on Emily 40 - 4
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Black silk satin draped dress from Versace featuring spaghetti straps, a draped design, a flared style and a side slit. Content: 100% Silk Made in Italy Brand new, w...
Fall 2019 L# 11 VERSACE BLACK S&M BANDAGE CRYSTAL MEDUSA STUDDED DRESS IT 38 - 2
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Collection Fall 2019 Look# 11 black S&M bondage crystal Medusa studded dress IT 38 - 2 (XS) As seen on Bella Hadid Extremely rare runway dress.
S/2019 Look#42 VERSACE LUSTROUS BLACK SILK SATIN DRESS as seen on Kendall 38, 40
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Versace’s lustrous black silk-satin slip dress was a standout style in the house’s glamorous SS19 runway show. It’s crafted in Italy with asymmetric shoulder straps and dr...
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 Size EU 42 - US 6 Brand new, with tags. Comes with Versace hanger and Versace garment...
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 slinky black gown. Made in Italy from lustrous satin, it has polished gold strap...
Versace Shift Dress FW2019
By Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versace by Donatella Versace Dress Fall / Winter 2019 Ready-to-Wear Look 34 Made in Italy Teal beads and crystals Lattice like construction of shell of dress Leaf print details thr...
Versace Runway Turquoise Asymmetric Ruched Leather Mini Cocktail Dress Size 40
By Versace
Located in Paradise Island, BS
This Versace Spring 2019 Runway dress features an asymmetric mini silhouette, turquoise soft leather, ruching details, gold tone side zipper fastening, and a boat neckline.
F/2019 L#26 VERSACE COCKTAIL CUTOUT DRESS IN ORANGE as seen as Katrina 38; 40
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Cocktail Cutout Mini Dress In Orange Hidden side zip closure. Signature Medusa engraved safety pin detail throughout. Cut out detail at waist. Content: 100% Visc...
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 Content: 100% silk Lining: 71% acetate, 29 silk Trim: 100% polyester Size 38 or ...
Spring 2019 Look #9 ASYMMETRIC TURQUOISE LEATHER DRESS 38 - 2, 40 - 4, 42 - 6
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Spring 2019 Look #9 Versace's mini dress is made from supple lamb leather and designed with an asymmetric sleeve detail.
F/2019 look # 26 BLACK PIN UP KNIT COCKTAIL MINI Dress, IT 40 - US 4 - 6
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Jersey Cutout Safety Pin Mini Dress Long sleeve viscose jersey short dress in black. Panelled construction. Offset V-neck collar featuring gathering and signature sa...
Versace Pre-Fall 2019 Runway "Love" Print Multicolor Long Sleeve Silk Gown SZ 38
By Versace
Located in Paradise Island, BS
As seen in the Versace Pre-Fall 2019 runway, this stunning "Love Versace" gown features a multicolored hearts print in silk, bejeweled heart motifs at center waist, deep V neckline, ...
F/2019 L# 31 DRAPED EMBELLISHED CHOCOLATE MINI DRESS as seen as Irina 40 - 4
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE The night is young and this dress wants you to dance. So, don't waste any time as this metallic brown silk draped front mini dress from Versace lets the boogying commence!...
Spring 2019 Look #11 BLACK LEATHER MINI DRESS as seen as Rosie 38 - 2, 40 - 4
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Spring 2019 Look #9 In classic Versace fashion, Donatella had her models parade down the Spring '19 runway in super glamourous clothing.
S/2019 VERSACE BURGUNDY DRAPED ASYMMETRIC Dress 42 - 6
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Collection 2019 Burgundy asymmetric draped dress from Versace featuring straps with gold-tone Medusa rivets Side slit Full length Size 42 or US 6 Made in Italy Pre-ow...
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 slinky black gown. Made in Italy from lustrous satin, it has polished gold strap...
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, with tags. Comes with Versace hanger and Versace garment bag 100% authentic guarante...
$11,533Sale Price|54% Off
Size: Italy 40 is EU 36
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Embellished Sheer Evening Long Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A true collector’s piece, this Gianni Versace embellished sheer evening gown from the Fall/Winter 1996 runway collection is one of the most iconic designs from the legendary Italian ...
Versace F/W 2005 Runway Campaign Halter High Slit Slip Evening Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace F/W 2005 Runway Campaign Halter High Slit Slip Evening Dress Gown IT 42 Look 49 from the Fall 2005 Collection. Featured in the Fall 2005 Campaign. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ...
VERSACE S/S 2015 Black Bondage Gold Lion Button Overall Princess Line Dress
By Versace
Located in Thiensville, WI
VERSACE S/S 2015 Black Bondage (back) Gold Lion Button Overall Princess Line Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Versus Versace Collection: S/S 2015 Style: “Overall” Dress Color(s): Shade...
Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button GIANNI VERSACE COUTUR
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. ( 2 extra button provided) Lining composition probably rayon or acetate. Hook...
Versace F/W 2004 Embellished Studded Plunging Keyhole Neckline Open Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace F/W 2004 Embellished Studded Halter Plunging Keyhole Neckline Open Back Dress Size: IT 38 Condition: Excellent Versace silk black dress featuring silver square studs, hal...
$29,995
Size: No size tag, fits US 6
RARE Gianni Versace Couture 1998 Embroidered Evening Dress Gown as on Courtney
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
A VERY RARE AND UNIQUE DRESS CREATED BY GIANNI VERSACE BEFORE HIS DEAD OWN A PIECE OF FASHION HISTORY A TRUE GEM - SO HARD TO FIND Gorgeous GIANNI VERSACE gown Pink and black...
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2023 Runway Unworn Lace High Slit Train Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2023 Runway Unworn Lace Velvet High Slit Train Evening Dress Gown Look 31 from the Fall 2023 Runway Collection. Size: IT 40 Condition: New with tags
Gianni Versace S/S 1999 Vintage Backless High Slit Evening Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace Vintage Backless High Slit Evening Dress Gown IT 42
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 42
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Sequin & Bead Embellished Evening Gown Size 42IT
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Sequin & Bead Embellished Evening Gown Size 42IT
Versace 2009 Black Silk Blend Sheer Panel Dress, IT 38
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Berlin, BE
Black Versace dress dating to 2009, featuring a fitted silhouette with elaborate sheer panel construction through the waist and back. The dress has a deep V-neckline with a softly d...
Versace F/W 2023 Runway Crystal Embellished Bustier Black Evening Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace F/W 2023 Runway Crystal Embellished Bustier Black Evening Dress Gown Look 70 from the Fall 2023 Collection Size: IT 38 Condition: Excellent condition, a couple of minor lo...
2013 Versace Black Jersey & Japanese Vinyl Runway Gown
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
2013 Versace Black Jersey & Japanese Vinyl Runway Gown A stunning piece from the Versace Fall/Winter 2013 runway, this sculptural black gown is a powerful blend of sensuality and in...
Roberto Cavalli Embellished Plunged Cutout Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli Embellished Plunged Cutout Evening Dress Gown IT 38
Vintage Versace Black Long Gown Wrap Dress with Open Back 42 - 6
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Black Viscose Long Dress Deep V-neck Open back Wrap style Crystal button Content: 100% viscose Lining: 100% viscose IT Size 42 - US 6 Armpit to armpit: up to 20" Waist: up ...
Gianni Versace F/W 1999 Runway Cutout Silk Open Back Evening Dress Gown
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 1999 Runway Cutout Turquoise Silk Open Back Evening Dress Gown IT 38 As seen on the F/W 1999 Runway.
Versace Spring 2023 Black One Shoulder Cutout Midi Dress
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in London, GB
Stunningly slinky Versace black cutout midi dress from the Spring 2023 collection - Look 2 on the runway. Bought for £2300 and new with tags. Made from a double layer of thick stretc...
Celine Wrap Bodycon Dress
By Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red jersey dress from Celine. It has a wide V neckline, 3/4 length sleeves and a wrapped ruched bodice. The dress is semi fitted through to the hips then falls straight ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Fur Trim Crop Jacket 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black fur trimmed jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is cropped with a soft, fur trimmed collar in shades of grey and full raglan sleeves with matching wide fur cuffs. ...
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
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...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 "Voss" Olive Green Cropped Capri Trousers Pants
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 "Voss" Olive Green Cropped Capri Trousers Pants Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 2001 “Voss”; Runway look...
Robert Rodriguez Silk Dress with Large Flower
By Robert Rodriguez
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous mint green silk dress by Robert Rodriguez. It has spaghetti straps and lots of diagonal seaming leading to a large petal flower comprising most of the skirt front. It has...
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2005 Ballet Pink Bias-Cut Evening Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A beautifully romantic Galliano piece, this gown revisits one of the designer’s most enduring signatures: the bias cut. Galliano created his first statement bias-cut evening gown in ...
Gianni Versace Leather and Lace Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black leather and lace dress by Gianni Versace. It has flower pattern lace cap sleeve semi fitted bodice and around the hem. The leather skirt portion has a subtle A lin...
Versace F/W 2011 Runway Mink Fur and Leather Belted Knee-Length Red Jacket Coat
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace Mink Fur and Leather Belted Knee-Length Red Jacket Coat IT 42 Versace mink fur and leather knee-length red coat featuring floral pattern throughout, stand collar with dual b...
Rare Natural Silver Raccoon Hooded Fur Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage coat is made of very high quality silver raccoon fur is 3/4 lenght with an attached hood, rare to find. We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore Details:...
Vintage VIVIENNE WESTWOOD 1990s Black Silk Halter Wrap Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sexy Vintage Vivienne Westwood wrap halter dress. Size: 2/4. Small Bust: 32 inch / Waist: 26 inch **** This Garment has been professionally Dry Cleaned and Ready to wear.
Jean Paul Gaultier New Hourglass Jacket 1980s
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Junior Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous leopard print denim sleeveless vest, jacket, top from Jean Paul Gaultier's Junior Gaultier line. It is sleeveless with a collar, button chest pockets, gold Gaultier inscri...
UNWORN Black Versace 2003 Bodycon Corset Zip Evening Cocktail Dress 40
By Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Gorgeous black VERSACE bodycon corset top dress From the famous FW 2003 collection Flattering skirt part The top is as a corset tight on the body Zip details with silver hardware, d...
Bill Blass Vintage Black Soutache Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Bill Blass black evening dress with a soutache bodice and asymmetric front slit. Details: Fully Lined Side Zip Hook Closure/ Front Button Closure Marked Size: 6 Estimated S...
$3,847
Size: Recommended U.K. 6-8
S/S 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Calf Skin Leather Jacket - Blazer
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Blazer. Superbly crafted from a soft calf skin material with printed ‘DIOR 2003’ Logo across the back, Ruched drapery, press stu...
Herbert Levine Red Stilettos
By Herbert Levine
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Herbert Levine Red Calf Stilettos decorated with a black "berry" and red ties. Retailed at Bonwit Teller, 1950's USA. 6.5AA, 2.75" widest across front. Very narrow.
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.