Gianni Versace F/W 2002 Runway Editorial Campaign Ribbon Midi Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace F/W 2002 Runway Editorial Campaign Ribbon Midi Dress IT 40 Look 27 from the Fall
Gianni Versace F/W 2002 Runway Editorial Campaign Ribbon Midi Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace F/W 2002 Runway Editorial Campaign Ribbon Midi Dress IT 40 Look 27 from the Fall
F/W 2005 Versace by Donatella Black Ruched Ribbon Bodycon Sheer Tube Dress
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a chic black Versace mini dress, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter
S/S 1993 Gianni Versace Couture Black Ruffle Chiffon Ribbon Shirt Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning silk chiffon collared Gianni Versace Couture dress designed by Gianni Versace
early 1990's GIANNI VERSACE black woven grosgrain ribbon strapless dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning, black woven grosgrain ribbon strapless dress with cut out at left leg designed by Gianni
2000s Versace by Donatella Black Ribbon Halter Neck Medusa Cutout Dress
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Donatella Versace designed this divine little black Versace dress in the mid-2000s. This long
1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer Black Pleat Corset Tube Dress
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black asymmetric ribbon Gianni Versace strapless tube dress, designed by Donatella
Gianni Versace Corset Gown Ribbons vintage
By Gianni Versace
Located in Austin, TX
Gianni Versace 1990s black stretch evening gown with ribbon corset detail Size L 25" bust, 25
$1,195
Size: Small - Medium
1970s Vintage Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Off - Shoulder Peasant Boho Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Breathtakingly beautiful 70s pale yellow soft cotton voile and lace maxi dress! Features an incredible amount of craftsmanship, with heavy attention to detail. Gives off just the rig...
Vintage 1982 Bob Mackie Red Fully Beaded Dress Gown size US 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
An extraordinary and rare Bob Mackie evening gown from his 1982 collection, showcasing the designer’s legendary mastery of beadwork and dramatic glamour. This strapless gown is const...
$22,431
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
John Galliano 'L'Ecole de Danse' Ivory Satin Cutwork Formal Dress, ss 1996
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Formal / Bridal Dress ▪ 'L'Ecole de Danse' collection, Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Crafted from ivory crepe-backed satin cutwork ▪ Boat neck design ▪ Features a lo...
$5,196Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 40FR
S/S 1995 Thierry Mugler Plunging Taupe Satin Black Floral Lace Overlay Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Manfred Mugler designed this divine black floral lace Thierry Mugler gown for his Spring/Summer 1995 "Raffia, etc." collection. This gorgeous floor-length gown is constructed with a ...
1990s Ralph Lauren Pink Silk Maxi Dress with Crystal Straps
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
This Y2K Ralph Lauren silk maxi dress is just about the closest design we have ever seen to the brand's custom made gown for Gwyneth Paltrow to attend the 71st Academy Awards where s...
Roberto Cavalli beige printed silk jersey corseted mini dress, fw 2003
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli beige printed silk jersey mini dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2003 ▪ Built-in corset, bra and bodysuit ▪ Ruched bodice ▪ Rolled shoulder straps ▪ Asymmetric hemline ▪ Gold-...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
$695
Size: none; comparable to size XS - S
Convertible Yellow Floral Circle Dress w Rhinestone-Studded Shelf Bust-S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Wearable with a halter or strapless neckline, this romantic sundress would be the perfect ensemble for a breezy garden party or summer wedding. Ideal for larger busts, the ample shel...
$331Sale 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...
1950s Amazing Vintage Silk Chiffon Full Circle Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage cocktail dress with a full swinging delicate silk chiffon skirt and draped bustline. Gorgeous quality and construction with what seems like miles of silk fabric. ...
$850
Size: FR40 (US 8) but runs a bit small
Thierry Mugler Draped & Fringed Cocktail Dress, Spring-Summer 1997
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Geneva, CH
Brilliantly constructed, this late 90s Thierry Mugler is a wonderful example of his work. Cut from soft black viscose, the dress is artfully draped and gathered to produce a wrapping...
Purple sequin Asymmetrical evening dress HALSTON New
By Halston
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical purple sequin evening dress. Main fabric composition: 100% nylon. Lining composition: 92% polyester, 8% elastane. Invisible zip on the right side + hook&eye. Wrap on t...
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...
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Givenchy Style: Princess Coat Color(s): Brown Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric Cont...
NWT's THE DANES Vintage Black Silk Extra Long Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
The Danes Vintage Black 100% silk Extra long Pullover Sheer mesh back Size USA 8 NWT's, Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: length 66, pit to pit 16 to 18, smallest of waist...
S/S 1997 GUCCI by Tom Ford Slip Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Austin, TX
S/S 1997 GUCCI by Tom Ford Slip Dress black 72% rayon, 28" silk Condition: Excellent 23" bust, 23" waist, 24" hips, 60" length Size US 10 / IT 46
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.
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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.
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