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 but the zip puller is branded ( see picture) Zip on the left side + hook&eye. The ...
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Lilac Silk Chiffon & Crystal Metal Mesh Cocktail Dress Wit
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
1990S GIANNI VERSACE Lilac Silk Chiffon & Crystal Metal Mesh Cocktail Dress With Full Side Slits
Versace liliac night dress
By Versace
Located in Carnate, IT
Versace dress. Crafted in lilac silk. Sequined applications on the neckline.
Lovely Lilac Versace "Alice in Wonderland" Silk Gown
By Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Versace gown from the 2010 "Alice in Wonderland" runway collection. Asymmetric style fashioned of lovely lilac silk draped at waist with thigh high slit. Gown is bias cut. Plun...
Versus Versace Pale Lilac Cotton Pleated Dress S
By Versace
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed using pale-lilac cotton fabric, this dress is highlighted with pleated formations, short sleeves, and a zipper for closure.
New VERSACE Lilac Chiffon Long Dress 38
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Collection Spring/Summer 2014 Lilac Chiffon Gown Dress Inner nude bodysuit Content: 1st Fabric: 88% silk, 12% polyester 2nd Fabric: 94% nylon, 6% elastane Lining: ...
Versus Versace Pale Lilac Cotton Pleated Dress S
By Versace
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed using pale-lilac cotton fabric, this dress is highlighted with pleated formations, short sleeves, and a zipper for closure.
Versace Lilac Floral Raffia Corset Dress with Flounce Skirt
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Versace Lilac Floral Raffia Dress with Flounce Skirt Corset with dramatic Glossed linen-blend skirt.
F/W 1998 VINTAGE GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE LILAC Dress 38 - 2
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Light-as-air and fluttery lilac 100% silk is cut into a very feminine dress.
VERSACE Lilac Long-Sleeve Stretch-Jersey Gown
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Long Lilac Dress Ruched bodice Long sleeves Formfitting through thighs Inner corset Stretch jersey Content: 100% Viscose IT Size 38 - US 2 front length 59" ba...
S/S 2003 Versace Runway Lilac Purple Chainmail Metal Nude Lace Mesh Sheer Dress
By Donatella Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2003 Versace runway Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Excellent- has basic light wear consistent with age and use. There is one tiny spot ...
Early 1990s Gianni Versace Couture Lilac Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and breathtaking Gianni Versace couture knit dress with appliqued flowers and metal mesh detail on tulle. Scattered purple crystal embroidery creates an artisanal luxuriou...
S/S2014 L#20 Versace Lilac Floral Raffia Corset Dress with Flounce Skirt 40 -4/6
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Versace Lilac Floral Raffia Dress with Flounce Skirt Corset with dramatic Glossed linen-blend skirt.
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 necklace and medallion at waist. Plunging neckline and open back; bandeau bust. Wide...
New VERSACE Lilac Chiffon Long Dress with Medusa Chains 38
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Collection Spring/Summer 2014 Look #45 Lilac Chiffon is finished with iconic Silver-tone Medusa chains Inner nude bodysuit Content: 1st Fabric: 88% silk, 12% polyester 2n...
VINTAGE GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE OPEN BACK LILAC SILK DRESS Size 42 - 6
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Light-as-air and fluttery lilac 100% silk is cut into a very feminine dress.
Vintage Gianni Versace Couture 1995 Lilac Jersey Runway Dress w/ Medusa Closures
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning dress from Gianni Versace’s 1995 S/S runway collection Fabric is a slinky jersey composed of 90% rayon and 10 % silk The wide straps fasten in the back with Medusa clasps ...
Chanel Silk Charmeuse Ribbon Trim Cocktail Dress Circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Silk charmeuse ribbon trim cocktail dress c 1990s Size 34 The elegant Chanel black silk evening dress is designed with slit detail on both shoulders accented with black ribb...
$550Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small - Medium
Amazing Vintage Emanuel Ungaro ' Guitars + Hearts ' Colorful Silk Blazer Jacket
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage Emanuel Ungaro silk blazer/jacket! Novelty guitar and heart prints throughout! Vibrant colors, with an incredible fit.. Pleating details below bust make for a very...
1940S ARMANDE PARIS Chocolate Brown Satin, Lace Deadstock Long Line Bra
Located in New York, NY
1940S ARMANDE PARIS Chocolate Brown Satin, Lace Deadstock Long Line Bra
1960s Vintage Black Satin Floral Brocade Cocktail Dress with Box Pleats
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple and chic 1960s vintage cocktail dress with short sleeves and box pleats. Partially lined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust measures...
Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown Black Emilio Pucci long sleeve cutout evening dress with open back featuring gold-tone chain-link accents an...
1970s Moroccan Black + Gold Metal Embroidered Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s black crepe Moroccan long sleeve kaftan maxi dress! Features meticulously embrodiered gold metal throughout. Chic bell /angel sleeved have just the right amount of flar...
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:...
Richard Tyler Couture Autumn Floral Printed Silk Chiffon Dress
By Richard Tyler Couture, Richard Tyler
Located in New Hope, PA
Richard Tyler has chosen an interesting micro pleated autumnal silk chiffon for this chic cocktail dress. This gives the dress enough room to just slip on over your head. It has a ro...
1960s Demi Couture Sheer Beaded Lace Mini Cocktail Dress with Chiffon Wrap
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Exquisite anonymous 1960s cranberry and gold red lace demi couture cocktail dress featuring an exquisite floral lace design with hand beading and gold metallic thread embroidery. Unb...
John Galliano Size 8 / 10 2005 Gazette Newspaper Animal Silk Dress Black White
By John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Flirty early 2000s ( Spring 2005 ) JOHN GALLIANO signature gazette print sleeveless black and white (and grey) silk dress! Features Galliano's signature newspaper print mixed with al...
$845
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Teal Green Blue Pink Flower Printed Cotton + Lace Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970s teal green / blue and pink cotton and lace maxi dress! Features a fitted spaghetti strap sleeveless bodice trimmed in lace on the front and back. Forgiving an...
Torso Creations Red Silk Chiffon Caftan Heavily Embroidered W/ Gold & Sequins
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Red Silk Chiffon Caftan Heavily Embroidered W/ Gold & Sequins. One of a kind and uniquely fashioned from vintage red silk chiffon sari fabric in the style of Thea Por...
$975
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Alley Cat By Betsey Johnson Red Vintage High Waisted Flared Bell Bottoms
Located in San Diego, CA
Ultra rare and collectible 70s ALLEY CAT, by BETSEY JOHNSON lipstick red high waisted flared leg bell bottoms! From one of Johnson's first labels, these rare pants are for the musuem...
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. Also fe...
Thierry Mugler Brown Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Alford, MA
Thierry Mugler 1980s suit in brown wool gabardine features a belted jacket with silver metal stars dangling from the patch pockets and interesting inverted V detail near armhole. Dro...
Yves Saint Laurent New Suede Gauntlet Gloves
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful never worn 80’s YSL fuchsia gloves trimmed in matching leather diagonal stitching. Both gloves was linked by the original sealing thread. "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche" g...
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.