2007 John Galliano Backless Vintage Black draped Jersey evening cocktail dress
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
2007 John Galliano draped evening dress, crafted in a bias cut fabric with twisted shoulder straps, deep cut back and dropped waist. Recommended Size; US 2-4 / U.K. 6-8 Measurement...
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Vintage Currency Money Print Backless Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Vintage Currency Money Print Backless Maxi Dress Size M New with tags
Herve Leger Paris Vintage blue body con plunging cut out backless mini dress
By Herve Léger
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage Herve Leger Paris vintage body con mini dress in blue Low cut V neckline Cut out sides Backless cut with beautiful strap detail Composition: No composition label ...
TODD OLDHAM 1997 Vintage Runway Denim Backless Gown Maxi Dress
By Todd Oldham
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Todd Oldham Vintage Runway FW97 Made in the USA 100% cotton Dark blue jean denim Open low exposed back design Straps close with hook-and-eyes Invisible back zip Size M but possibly f...
DONNA KARAN (FLAWED) 2000 Vintage Runway Silk Blue Backless Halter Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage SS00 Runway Pullover Backless 100% silk Missing size tag, hard to measure. Fits XS/S Flawed, see pictures !! (stains by armpits, a rip, and some holes) final sale
Vintage cottagecore prairie cotton white red floral print halter backless dress
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A beautiful vintage dress most likely from the 1970's Cottagecore style maxi length dress in white with red, yellow and green floral print Halter neck style with ruffle trim to the n...
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Vintage Plunged Backless Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
GIANNI VERSACE F/W 2001 Vintage Plunged Backless Dress Gown IT 42 Gianni Versace sleeveless maxi dress with leopard print throughout, plunging neckline, ruffled trim at skirt, high-...
Valentino circa 1990 vintage sleeveless brown leopard print backless dress gown
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Valentino circa 1990 Floor length leopard print gown - Please note are model is extremely tall, so this would fall longer on someone else creating much more of a train at the back - ...
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Vintage Appliquéd Cutout Plunged Backless Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Vintage Appliquéd Cutout Plunged Backless Dress Gown Size: IT 42 Condition: good vintage condition, some small runs throughout not noticeable when worn, a s...
Valentino 98 Vintage black embellished tassel backless sequin maxi dress gown
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage An incredibly rare black embellished gown from Valentino Spring/Summer 1998 Beautiful fine silk crepe that is cut on the bias, means that the dress drapes and moul...
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
Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Black Backless Evening Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in Timeless Elegance with the Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Black Backless Evening Dress! Introducing a sophisticated and chic piece from the 1980s, the Yves Saint Laurent Black B...
Vintage black brown floral velvet beaded backless bias slip dress gown M - L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Cut in the style of a slip dress, it features thin spaghetti straps, a slightly draped cowl neckline and wonderful backless cut that has criss cross laces which you tie at the bottom.
1980’s Vintage Colourful Gem Black backless Rhinestone funnel neck Mini Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Fun 1980’s stretchy body con Mini dress, featuring colourful Rhinestone shoulders and sleeves, figure hugging silhouette and backless keyhole reverse. The dress has statement padd...
Reinhard Luthier Custom Purple 1970's Backless Sequin Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The silhouette is strikingly modern: a bandeau-style top with open back connects to a sequined skirt through a slender band of fabric, creating a daring yet elegant cut-out effect. T...
Vintage black satin silk lace plunging backless night gown slip maxi dress M
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage A beautiful satin vintage slip style maxi dress in black Lace inserts and trim Adjustable straps Cut out back with ties Composition: No composition label - estima...
Gianni Versace S/S 1995 Runway Medusa Embellished Backless Slip Evening Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace S/S 1995 Runway Vintage Medusa Embellished Backless Slip Evening Dress IT 40 Look 33 from the Spring 1995 Collection.
GIORGIO ARMANI S/s 1997 Brown Floral Backless High Slit Dress Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Poesy Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Giorgio Armani gown featuring spaghetti straps, a high slit in the front, and a swirl floral design. Giorgio Armani 1997 Collection Siz...
JENNY PACKHAM 1990's Vintage Black Backless Evening Gown
By Jenny Packham
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Jenny Packham '90s Vintage Jet black opaque Long sleeves Missing size and comp tag, but definitely silk Cowl neck Adjustable back tie Pullover style Half velvet tulips at the end of ...
Maison Margiela F/W 2016 Runway Leather Jacket
By MM6 Maison Margiela
Located in London, GB
Styled with our 'Gucci Vintage Black Backless Mini Dress' Brand: Maison Margiela Size: UK 12 Color: Black Label size: Large (Mens) Modern size: Large / UK: 12-14, US: 8-10, EU: 40-4...
Maison Margiela F/W 2016 Runway Leather Jacket
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
Styled with our 'Gucci Vintage Black Backless Mini Dress' Brand: Maison Margiela Size: UK 12 Color: Black Label size: Large (Mens) Modern size: Large / UK: 12-14, US: 8-10, EU: 40-4...
Sweet and Romantic Ungaro Backless Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
Sweet and romantic ivory silk floral damask print dress with cap sleeves and backless. 1970s. RARE vintage STORE HOURS: Monday to Friday 11:30 to 6PM 24 West 57th Street Fifth...
Bill Blass Backless Silk Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Bill Blass backless black silk cocktail dress. Dress appears demure in the front but has WOW factor when you see the fully open back.
70s Estevez Backless Noir Jersey Gown with Sashes
By Estevez
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Estevez Designs Always Seem To Be Almost An Artistic Ode To The Female Form... This Classic Black Beauty Is Not Only Stunning Just To See But Is Certainly In The Realm Of What Would ...
Backless Re-built Edwardian Cotton Lace Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
This unique antique dress has been rebuilt in the bodice to fit a more contemporary taste. The cotton over the bust is lined however the lace is all sheer. Take note too that the lac...
A vintage Celia Birtwell Silk wrap backless summer Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty silk dress in a Celia Birtwell print for Top Shop , limited edition. The dress is in a charming Birtwell print in yellow , burgundy and white. It wraps around the body and ...
Gucci Vintage Black Backless Mini Dress
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Tom Ford for Gucci black mini dress. Features asymmetric open back and side, thick one shoulder strap in mini length. In excellent vintage condition. Brand: Gucci Size: UK 8 Color: ...
DONNA KARAN 2000 Vintage Runway Silk Handkerchief Gown Maxi Dress Backless
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage SS00 Runway + Ad Campaign Floral Pinks Backless Pullover 100% silk Size IT38 fits XS Straps have been taken up and can easily be let back out Excellent condition,...
MORPHEW COLLECTION Backless Vintage Tropical Shirt Patchwork Maxi Dress With An
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Backless Vintage Tropical Shirt Patchwork Maxi Dress With Antique Lace
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodycon Halter Backless Black Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodycon Halter Backless Black Dress Size L Alaïa fitted halter black dress with scoop neck, open back and snap closures at nape and center back.
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodycon Halter Backless Black Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodycon Halter Backless Black Dress Size Small Alaïa fitted halter black dress with scoop neck, open back and snap closures at nape and center back.
YIGAL AZROUEL Vintage Red Backless Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Yigal Azrouël
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Y Yigal by Yigal Azrouel Vintage Red Backless Pullover Stretchy Size 4 aka Large NWT's, one pinhole at bottom that cannot be seen because it gets lost in the folds / slit, otherwise ...
DANES Vintage Green Asymmetrical Backless Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Danes Vintage Green Super unique silhouette From every angle this dress is a work of art Pullover (the straps unbutton for ease of dressing) Size USA 6 fits like a snug USA 4, will ...
Roberto Cavalli Backless Vintage Yellow Fantasy Print Cross back maxi dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Sheffield, GB
Divine, Vintage Roberto Cavalli Yellow Full length Cross back maxi dress with a decorative fantasy print ! Made in Italy Cross back detail Archival Piece Pit to Pit; 18” Top of shou...
EMANUEL UNGARO Vintage Vanilla Bean + Red Pansy Floral Dress Halter Backless
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Emanuel Ungaro 00's Vintage Vanilla Bean color Red pansy flower pattern Pullover with buttons at the neck Halter Deep v plunge neck Open low back Size IT36 When steaming, it created...
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PAMELA DENNIS 2001 Vintage Black Backless Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Pamela Dennis
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Pamela Dennis Evenings 2001 Vintage Jet black opaque Very stretchy and incredibly soft fabric Extra long sleeves Ruching along the back which is so sexy, especially with the low back...
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.
BOB MACKIE Vintage Anthracite Heavy Beaded Backless Mini Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Bob Mackie Vintage This is so much more than a dress! It looks 500% better on a real body Black and Grey (sometimes iridescent looking) beads with a beautiful gray colored background...
Valentino vintage ivory silver sequin beaded backless wedding dress maxi gown
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A beautiful floor length vintage gown by Valentino that could also be worn as an evening dress or wedding gown Ivory silk fitted column style dress with ruched tie sides Floral cut o...
HERVE LEGER 90's Vintage Pink Backless Mini Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Herve Leger 1990's Vintage Watermelon/Raspberry pink Pullover Bows Size small Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in inches laying flat: length 36, pit to pit 13 to 15, smalle...
Emilio Pucci 01 vintage ivory floral print silk backless maxi dress wedding gown
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Emilio Pucci vintage silk dress in ivory from their Spring 2001 runway collection This dress consists of two attached layers. The outer layer being a sheer silk overlay with botanic...
Vintage F/W 1996 Runway Backless Black Dress with Gold Belt
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Tom Ford for Gucci Fall Winter 1996 black dress, runway look 46. Comes with the iconic gold belt, as seen on the runway, with ‘Gucci’ engraving. Features deep open back, long sleeves...
Azzedine Alaïa F/W 2001 Vintage Halter Backless Black Gown Maxi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaïa 2001 Vintage Halter Backless Black Gown Maxi Dress Size XS Alaïa black maxi dress featuring halter neckline, open back. flared hem with train and concealed zip closur...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Runway Vintage Striped Bodycon Backless Maxi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Runway Vintage Striped Bodycon Backless Maxi Dress Size M Alaïa maxi bodycon dress with striped print throughout, squared neckline, open back and concealed z...
Azzedine Alaïa c. 1990's Vintage Halter Backless Red Gown Maxi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaïa c. 1990's Vintage Halter Backless Red Gown Maxi Dress Size XS Alaïa red maxi dress featuring halter neckline, open back. flared hem with train and concealed zip closu...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1993 Vintage Cutout Bodycon Backless Printed Maxi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1993 Vintage Cutout Bodycon Scalloped Trim Backless Intarsia Printed Maxi Dress Size S Alaïa maxi bodycon bandage dress with black and white floral print through...
Backless Slinky Gold Mini Dress made from Vintage Metalmesh & Chains
Located in New York, NY
This is a one of a kind piece we made using vintage whiting and Davis gold plated metal mesh from the 1970s. The vintage mesh has a heavier weight to it which gives the dress a movem...
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Size: IT44 fits Small/Medium
ICEBERG 2001 Vintage Runway 100% Silk Crystal Strap Backless Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Iceberg Vintage Runway SS01 100% silk Cowl neck Backless Clear crystal straps going all along the back, too Pullover IT44 Excellent condition, no flaws Measurements in inches laying ...
DONNA KARAN 2000 Vintage Runway Green Velvet Asymmetrical Backless Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage Runway FW00 Green crushed velvet Deep v halter neck Asymmetrical open back Pullover Size IT40 fits true to size Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in inch...
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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