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Versace Runway Dress 2001

Gianni Versace Couture S/S 2001 runway black dress
Gianni Versace Couture S/S 2001 runway black dress

Gianni Versace Couture S/S 2001 runway black dress

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Milano, IT

Gianni Versace Couture S/S 2001 dress Black viscose and leather strips on sleeves Stretchy Marked size 42 IT Measurements: bust up to 122 cm - 48 in waist up to 106.5 cm - 42 in hi...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 2001 Atelier Versace by Donatella Runway Blue Beaded Strapless Mini Dress
S/S 2001 Atelier Versace by Donatella Runway Blue Beaded Strapless Mini Dress

S/S 2001 Atelier Versace by Donatella Runway Blue Beaded Strapless Mini Dress

By Donatella Versace, Atelier Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This vibrant blue strapless mini dress from Atelier Versace’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection, designed by Donatella Versace, is a rare couture piece.

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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dresses

Gianni Versace S/S 2001 Runway Embellished Backless Evening Dress Gown
Gianni Versace S/S 2001 Runway Embellished Backless Evening Dress Gown

Gianni Versace S/S 2001 Runway Embellished Backless Evening Dress Gown

By Gianni Versace

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Gianni Versace S/S 2001 Runway Embellished Backless Evening Dress Gown IT 42 Look 46 from the Spring 2001 Collection.

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Leather Cutout Keyhole Abstract Print Dress
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Leather Cutout Keyhole Abstract Print Dress

Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Leather Cutout Keyhole Abstract Print Dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Campaign Leather Cutout Back Keyhole Plunged Abstract Geometric Print Dress Size: IT 40 Condition: good vintage condition, some minor discoloration ...

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Leather Corset Bandage Crystal Sheer Dress Gown
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Leather Corset Bandage Crystal Sheer Dress Gown

Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Leather Corset Bandage Crystal Sheer Dress Gown

By Gianni Versace

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Campaign Leather Corset Bandage Crystal Embellished Sheer Evening Dress Gown Closing Look 67 from the Fall 2001 Collection.

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace S/S 2001 Runway Blue Sequin Embellished Cutout Back Dress Gown
Gianni Versace S/S 2001 Runway Blue Sequin Embellished Cutout Back Dress Gown

Gianni Versace S/S 2001 Runway Blue Sequin Embellished Cutout Back Dress Gown

By Gianni Versace

Located in Englishtown, NJ

GIANNI VERSACE S/S 2001 RUNWAY SEQUIN EMBELLISHED CUTOUT BACK DRESS IT 40 Blue Gianni Versace sequined long sleeve knee-length dress with ruched body and zip closure at back.

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2001 GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE silk chiffon RUNWAY dress with leather cap sleeves
2001 GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE silk chiffon RUNWAY dress with leather cap sleeves

2001 GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE silk chiffon RUNWAY dress with leather cap sleeves

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Gianni Versace Couture, Runway 2001 A striking black silk chiffon dress from Gianni Versace Couture, as seen on the runway in 2001.

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Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Bustier Feather Print Silk Evening Dress Gown
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Bustier Feather Print Silk Evening Dress Gown

Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Bustier Feather Print Silk Evening Dress Gown

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Bustier Feather Print Silk Evening Dress Gown IT 40 Look 56 from the Fall 2001 Collection.

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer Black Backless Sequin Gown
S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer Black Backless Sequin Gown

S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer Black Backless Sequin Gown

By Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Gianni Versace gown from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection by Donatella Versace is crafted from sheer black jersey. The backless silhouette features a draped front, ruched detai...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Saddle Brown Leather Backless Gown
F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Saddle Brown Leather Backless Gown

F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Saddle Brown Leather Backless Gown

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: an incredible caramel brown Gianni Versace gown, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this gown debuted on the season's runway a...

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Gianni Versace S/S 2001 Runway Vintage Backless Plunged White Dress
Gianni Versace S/S 2001 Runway Vintage Backless Plunged White Dress

Gianni Versace S/S 2001 Runway Vintage Backless Plunged White Dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Gianni Versace S/S 2001 Runway Vintage Backless Plunged White Dress IT 38 Look 2 from the Spring 2001 Collection.

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S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway White Backless Leather Strap Dress
S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway White Backless Leather Strap Dress

S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway White Backless Leather Strap Dress

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From the Spring/Summer 2001 collection, this dress debuted as look number 2 on the runway on Karmen Kass.

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Atelier Gianni Versace Couture F/W 2001 Runway Embellished Sheer Lace Mini Dress
Atelier Gianni Versace Couture F/W 2001 Runway Embellished Sheer Lace Mini Dress

Atelier Gianni Versace Couture F/W 2001 Runway Embellished Sheer Lace Mini Dress

By Atelier Versace

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Atelier Gianni Versace Haute Couture F/W 2001 Runway Embellished Sheer Lace Backless Mini Dress Look 28 from the Gianni Versace Couture Fall 2001 Collection.

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Gianni Versace S/S 2001 Runway Blue Sequin Embellished Cutout Back Dress Gown
Gianni Versace S/S 2001 Runway Blue Sequin Embellished Cutout Back Dress Gown

Gianni Versace S/S 2001 Runway Blue Sequin Embellished Cutout Back Dress Gown

By Gianni Versace

Located in Englishtown, NJ

GIANNI VERSACE S/S 2001 RUNWAY SEQUIN EMBELLISHED CUTOUT BACK DRESS IT 40 Blue Gianni Versace sequined long sleeve knee-length dress with ruched body and zip closure at back.

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Vintage Versace Couture White Beaded & Paillette Evening Gown  2001 Runway
Vintage Versace Couture White Beaded & Paillette Evening Gown  2001 Runway

Vintage Versace Couture White Beaded & Paillette Evening Gown 2001 Runway

By Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We are excited to offer this vintage Versace Couture white silk jersey evening gown featuring a copper and gold beaded halter neck that crosses and drapes at the back and cascading c...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

VERSACE F/W 2001 Silk and Leather Runway Gown
VERSACE F/W 2001 Silk and Leather Runway Gown

VERSACE F/W 2001 Silk and Leather Runway Gown

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Berlin, BE

Stunning silk and leather runway gown by Versace from Fall Winter 2001

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Runway Brown Leather Panel Dress
F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Runway Brown Leather Panel Dress

F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Runway Brown Leather Panel Dress

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Concord, NC

Gianni Versace Couture black low cut midi dress with brown leather trim dress designed by Donatella Versace for the Fall Winter 2001 collection and as seen on the runway.

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Black Bodycon Knit Halter Dress
F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Black Bodycon Knit Halter Dress

F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Black Bodycon Knit Halter Dress

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From the The Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this sleek black ribbed dress by Gianni Versace, designed by Donatella Versace, exudes sensuality.

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S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway White Backless Leather Strap Dress
S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway White Backless Leather Strap Dress

S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway White Backless Leather Strap Dress

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From the Spring/Summer 2001 collection, this dress debuted as look number 2 on the runway on Carmen Kass.

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Champagne Satin Backless Flare Mini
F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Champagne Satin Backless Flare Mini

F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Champagne Satin Backless Flare Mini

By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This champagne satin mini dress from Gianni Versace’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection, designed by Donatella Versace, features a pleated halter neckline and structured bust panels.

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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dress

GIANNI VERSACE 2001 Runway black silk leather cap sleeve ruched dress IT42 M
GIANNI VERSACE 2001 Runway black silk leather cap sleeve ruched dress IT42 M

GIANNI VERSACE 2001 Runway black silk leather cap sleeve ruched dress IT42 M

By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

GIANNI VERSACE 2001 Runway black silk leather cap sleeve ruched dress IT42 M Reference: TGAS/C01891 Brand: Gianni Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Fall 2001 - Runway M...

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GIANNI VERSACE A/W 2001 Runway Green Black Painterly Leather Sheath LS Dress
GIANNI VERSACE A/W 2001 Runway Green Black Painterly Leather Sheath LS Dress

GIANNI VERSACE A/W 2001 Runway Green Black Painterly Leather Sheath LS Dress

By Donatella Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in Thiensville, WI

GIANNI VERSACE A/W 2001 Runway Green Black Painterly Leather Sheath LS Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Gianni Versace Collection: Autumn / Winter 2001 Style: Mini Dress Color(s): Shade...

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Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Bustier Feather Print Silk Evening Dress Gown
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Bustier Feather Print Silk Evening Dress Gown

Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Bustier Feather Print Silk Evening Dress Gown

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Runway Bustier Feather Print Silk Evening Dress Gown IT 40 Look 56 from the Fall 2001 Collection.

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F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Brown Leather Trim Runway Dress
F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Brown Leather Trim Runway Dress

F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Brown Leather Trim Runway Dress

By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: a leather-trimmed dress designed by Donatella for the Gianni Versace Fall/Winter 2001 collection. This dress debuted as look number 27 on Hannelore Knuts and fe...

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Gianni Versace Runway Semi-Sheer Off Shoulder Black Sequin Mini Dress, S/S 2001
Gianni Versace Runway Semi-Sheer Off Shoulder Black Sequin Mini Dress, S/S 2001

Gianni Versace Runway Semi-Sheer Off Shoulder Black Sequin Mini Dress, S/S 2001

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in Yukon, OK

DESIGNER: S/S 2001 Gianni Versace Runway CONDITION: Good- no flaws! FABRIC: Stretchy blend with built-in bodysuit COUNTRY: Italy SIZE: 40 MEASUREMENTS; provided as a courtesy on...

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2001 Versace Couture Documented Runway Black Sheer Silk & Leather Bias-Cut Gown
2001 Versace Couture Documented Runway Black Sheer Silk & Leather Bias-Cut Gown

2001 Versace Couture Documented Runway Black Sheer Silk & Leather Bias-Cut Gown

By Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A highly coveted and ultra seductive Gianni Versace semi-sheer black silk chiffon bias-cut floor length gown dating back to Donatella Versace's iconic 2001 fall-winter collection.

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Versace Runway Dress 2001 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary versace runway dress 2001 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Blue and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a versace runway dress 2001 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace and Gianni Versace Couture are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a Versace Runway Dress 2001?

On average, a versace runway dress 2001 on 1stDibs sells for $4,800, while they’re typically $1,294 on the low end and $112,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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