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Scaasi Black Velvet Ball Gown Vintage 1980s Formal Cold Shoulder Dress XS/S
By Arnold Scaasi, Scaasi Boutique
Located in North Attleboro, MA
This is a dream of a dress, classically elegant with timeless style. Designed by famed couture
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1980s American Ball Gowns
HAUTE COUTURE 1950s Black Sequin Ball Gown Evening Theater Opera Party Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Amazing vintage ball gown custom made for 1950s opera singer Alberta Hopkins. Net overdress is
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1950s Ball Gowns
Oscar de la Renta SS 2000 yellow grey stripe bustier corset maxi dress ball gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Paris, FR
LOVE LALI VINTAGE
An incredible gown by Oscar de La Renta from the Spring Summer 2000 collection
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Early 2000s American Ball Gowns
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L 54.5 in
BOB MACKIE Pink Silk & Lace Embellished Ball Gown Size 12
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bob Mackie gown is composed of pink silk with a silver embellished lace applique. There is a
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1980s American Ball Gowns
VINTAGE 80'S ARNOLD SCAASI DRESS COCKTAIL GOWN w/POLKA DOTS & BLACK ROSES
By Arnold Scaasi Couture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
True collector's piece
VINTAGE 80'S ARNOLD SCAASI DRESS COCKTAIL GOWN w/POLKA DOTS & BLACK ROSES
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1980s Ball Gowns
Sapphire Silk Mother Ginger Halter Ball Gown w Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
color and Elizabethan-style skirt elevate this gown to the realm of myth.
Vintage halter neck evening
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1950s French Ball Gowns
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
Helen Rose Strapless Satin Blue Brown Ball Gown w Rear Bow Bouquet - XS-S, 1962
By Helen Rose
Located in Tucson, AZ
Created by the same designer who made Grace Kelly's wedding gown, this ball gown is instantly
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1960s American Ball Gowns
Size: none; comparable to size XS-S
VERA WANG 1980's Embellished Pink Silk Ball Gown with Gold Lace Size 10-12
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vera Wang gown is composed of pink silk, trimmed with beaded gold lace. There is a center
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20th Century American Ball Gowns
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage red silk Dress
Located in Carnate, IT
Yves Saint Laurent dress in intense red silk satin, French size 36, balloon sleeves with
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18th Century and Earlier Ball Gowns
Vintage 1960's Sapphire Blue Satin Asymmetric Pleated One-Shoulder Evening Gown
By Victoria Royal
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous early 1960's Victoria Royal designer evening gown, the detailed construction and
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1960s American Ball Gowns
Jean-Claude Jitrois Leather Gown
By Jean-Claude Jitrois
Located in New York, NY
Jean-Claude Jitrois 3/4 Sleeve Gold Leather Gown.Made of 100% Lamb Leather. Exceptional and unique
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1980s Ball Gowns
Early PACO RABANNE Vintage Silver Gold Evening Prom Grown Metal Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in PARIS, FR
Important Early PACO RABANNE vintage gown dress.
4 pieces of PACO RABANNE metal tag at the buttoms
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1970s French Ball Gowns
Late 1980s Chanel Black Sequin and Tulle Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Port Hope, ON
dress it is in very good condition and would make you the belle of the ball.
In the 1980s this dress
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1980s French Ball Gowns
Jean Paul Gaultier Color Block Striped Rainbow Vintage Body Tattoo Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in PARIS, FR
Color block striped dress by Jean Paul Gaultier!
Very good conditon!
SIZE: small, but it fits
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1990s Italian Ball Gowns
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L 51.19 in
1960s Max Nugus Couture Light Green Hand Painted Gown
By Max Nugus
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Max Nugus Couture Light Green Hand Painted Gown
This vintage haute-couture gown is in
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1960s American Ball Gowns
F/W 1989 Oscar de la Renta Runway Chartreuse Chiffon Strapless Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Hollywood, CA
collection, this dazzling gown debuted on the season's runway. The dress is constructed in lightweight
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1980s American Ball Gowns
Couture 1960s Burnt Orange Silk Chiffon Gown with Crystal Bead Embellishment
Located in London, GB
This magnificent late 1960s silk chiffon beaded gown exudes haute couture quality and is in
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1960s British Ball Gowns
1980s Victor Costa Christmas Maxi Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Miami, FL
This dress is a holiday dream. Like you stepped off the set of White Christmas. A 1980s Victor
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1980s American Ball Gowns
1950s Turquoise Layered Tulle Net Halterneck Dress
Located in London, GB
reminds us of the Disney Princess dress worn by Cinderella at the ball.
There are three layers to the
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1950s American Ball Gowns
1950s Magenta Jacquard Print Floral Evening Dress
Located in London, GB
A superb and magnificent magenta coloured floral print satin evening dress from the mid-1950s
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1950s British Ball Gowns
1950s Blanes Black Taffeta Rose Applique Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1950s black taffeta ball dress by quality British brand Blanes, is perfect for a black or
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1950s British Ball Gowns
1990s Bespoke Embellished Lace and Crystal Turquoise Dress
Located in London, GB
This magnificent 1990s bespoke made embellished lace and crystal dress is a fairytale dream. The
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1990s Italian Ball Gowns
1980s Andre Laug Couture Multi-Coloured Sequinned Dress
By André Laug
Located in London, GB
the dress is fully lined in quality acetate. It's in excellent vintage condition. There is just the
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1980s British Ball Gowns
Red Valentino Black Jersey Evening Balloon Sheath Dress 2000s NWT
By Valentino, REDValentino
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Red Valentino 2000s vintage black dress. Elegant short balloon model, with elastic and waistband
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Early 2000s Italian Ball Gowns
Oscar de la Renta for Fred Hayman Beverly Hills 1986 Houston Museum Dress US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Oscar de la Renta for Fred Hayman Beverly Hills Matelassé Evening Dress Gown
Designer size
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Late 20th Century American Ball Gowns
1950s Worth Haute Couture Pink and White Tulle Dress With Organza Bud Appliqués
By Charles Worth
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1950s couture dress in pink and white net tulle is by the extolled French fashion
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1950s British Ball Gowns
VERA WANG 'Made to Order' Silk Blue Cocktail Dress with Lace Trim Size 6-8
By Vera Wang
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Vera Wang gown is composed of blue silk with embellished silver lace trim . There is a
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20th Century American Ball Gowns
Vintage Muriel Martin For Harvey Nichols Ball Gown
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage sage green silk ball gown /evening gown by Muriel Martin. The gown has a boat
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1960s British Evening Dresses and Gowns
Valentino Boutique Leopard Printed Ball Gown
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Milano, IT
gown is the ultimate vintage piece. The sweetheart neckline and fitted silhouette flatter the figure
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Incredible Vintage David Fielden 80s Black Silk Sequin Tulle British Ball Gown
By DAVID FIELDEN
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1980s DAVID FIELDEN black silk and tulle sequin Avant Garde evening dress
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1980s English Evening Gowns
Victor Costa Vintage 1980s Navy Velvet Blue Satin Sheer Neckline Ball Gown XS
By Victor Costa
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Absolutely stunning Victor Costa vintage evening gown! The dress is a super-soft, deep navy velvet
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1980s American Evening Dresses
Scaasi Boutique Vintage One Shoulder Pleated Blue Evening Gown With Giant Bow
By Scaasi, Scaasi Boutique
Located in Portland, OR
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HIPS: 38"
LENGTH from top of shoulder: 58'
Arnold Scaasi designed ball gowns and dresses for many
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Incredible Vintage Rose Taft 1950s Style Black + Brown Lace + Silk Taffeta Gown
By ROSE TAFT
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely gorgeous vintage ROSE TAFT black and brown 1950s 50s style couture strapless gown
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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns
Vintage 1960s Sarmi Couture Seafoam-Green Jeweled Low-Plunge Silk Chiffon Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Sarmi Couture evening gown dating back to the mid 1960's. Ferdinando Sarmi expressed
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1960s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Yves Saint Laurent Floral Silk Long Sleeve Mini Dress YSL, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
wedding, cocktail party, or special occasion.
This vintage Yves Saint Laurent mini dress is unlined and
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1980s French Mini Dress
1970s Jay Morley for Fern Violette Size 6 Abstract Mosaic Print 70s Maxi Dress
By Jay Morley For Fern Violette, Jay Morley
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 70s JAY MORLEY for FERN VIOLETTE short sleeve 70s maxi dress ! Jay Morley was a
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1970s American Maxi Dress
Adolfo 1980’s Black Wool Knit Rhinestone Embellished Dress- Size 6
By Adolfo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ball buttons. The dress has a 16” back zipper. The dress is in excellent vintage condition, is
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage 1950's Peggy Hunt Green Floral Silk Portrait-Collar Pleated Full Dress
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1950's floral silk-faille dress by the famous American designer
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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Balenciaga Black Polka Dot Silk Mini Dress, 1990s
By Balenciaga
Located in Boca Raton, FL
-ball buttons that mimic the polka dot dress pattern. In excellent condition, this dress has been
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses
1960s Mod Brocade Dress, Don Sophisticates
By Don Sophisticates
Located in Alford, MA
seam under the bust that continues around the dress. Lined in peach taffeta. Vintage size 13
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Mid-20th Century American Shift Cocktail Dresses
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2006 Vintage red floral logo ruffle blouseIT44 L skirt IT42 M
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2006 Vintage red floral logo ruffle blouseIT44 L skirt IT42 M
Reference: TGAS
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
1978 YSL Yves Saint Laurent Green Silk Taffeta Blouse and Skirt Set
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Munich, DE
/1978 collection. The ensemble comprises of a tiered and ruffled high waisted full length ball gown
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1970s French Evening Gowns
1960s Moroccan Caftan Emerald Green and Gold Metallic Brocade Kaftan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
is made in the traditional form of a Vintage Moroccan kaftan using metallic brocade fabric. It is
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20th Century Moroccan Kaftans
Katy Rodriguez Black Ball Gown Skirt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Katy Rodriguez black ballgown dress featuring
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Early 2000s American Skirts
Schreiber and Hiller 1930s Art Deco Paste Vintage Floral Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
ring and is adjustable in length using an open link chain, which terminates in a ball shaped charm
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Vintage Silver and Gold Dangling Earrings by Swedish silver master S Färnert
Located in Stockholm, SE
striking silver and gilded ball earrings with a sleek black evening gown or a gold-toned cocktail dress for
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold, Silver
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H 2.29 in W 0.44 in
Vintage Moroccan White Kaftan with Gold Metallic Floral Brocade
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Hollywood, CA
fit.
It is trimmed in handcrafted “passementerie”.
The neckline does up with ball shaped buttons and
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20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Textiles
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Fabric
Vera Wang On Weddings by Vera Wang Large Hardcover Book
By Vera Wang
Located in North Hollywood, CA
vision and reflects current fashion trends. Her dresses range from romantic ball gowns to sleek and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Books
1990's Oscar De La Renta Silk Pink and Green Blouse
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the years, as the large selection of items below attests, but whether bolero or ball gown, vintage or
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21st Century and Contemporary Blouses
Fashion 8.69ctw Multi Gemstones and Diamond 18K White Gold Twin Crossover Ring
Located in New York, NY
standout, can be worn with a pair of jeans, cocktail dress or a ball gown! The Earthy Colors will work
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Early 2000s Modern Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, White Gold
Estate Bold Fashion Garnet Amethyst Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
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Beautiful colors, elegant look, can be worn with a pair of jeans, cocktail dress or a ball gown! The Golden
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Early 2000s Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fashion French Cut Black Onyx and Diamond 18k Rose Gold Estate Ring
Located in New York, NY
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Beautiful colors, elegant look, can be worn with a pair of jeans, cocktail dress or a ball gown! The Golden
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Treffpunkt I from the Treffpunkt Suite Figurative Etching by Jürgen Görg
By Jürgen Görg
Located in New York, NY
folding chair in a low cut silk dress with tousled hair and one hand elegantly outstretched behind her
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
H 29 in W 23.5 in D 1.25 in
Fashion Cabochon Lemon Quartz Mother of Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Estate Ring
Located in New York, NY
, Elegant look, can be worn with a pair of jeans, cocktail dress or a ball gown! The Golden color will work
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Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate
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1980s American Evening Gowns
Scaasi Beautiful Royal Purple Vintage Ball Gown
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant and beautiful. Magnificent rich purple color. Portrait off shoulders neckline. Silk velvet bodice with 3 tiers silk satin skirt. size states 10. measurements are:
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1980s American Ball Gowns
1950's Organza Ball Gown with Floral Detailing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage anonymous ball gown dates to the 1950's and is made of multiple layers of cream silk
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1950s Unknown Ball Gowns
1950's Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon Ball Gown
Located in London, GB
Striking 1950's ball gown in red silk chiffon. The dress features a ruched boned bodice and a gold
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1950s Ball Gowns
Zandra Rhodes Vintage Disney inspired Gown/ dress like a wrinkle in time
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in New York, NY
Rhodes is also known for wearing her own designs, and for this collection she chose to wear the dress
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1980s British Ball Gowns
Mary McFadden Couture Vintage Black Evening Gown 4
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York City, NY
Mary McFadden Couture vintage 1980s strapless black evening gown with luxurious structured boned
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1980s Ball Gowns
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Vintage Ball Gown Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage ball gown dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, gray, brown and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage ball gown dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Oscar De La Renta, Peggy Hunt and Yves Saint Laurent are consistently popular. Finding a vintage ball gown dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men as well.
How Much is a Vintage Ball Gown Dress?
Prices for a vintage ball gown dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $132 and can go as high as $25,000, while, on average they fetch $1,200.
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.
Questions About Vintage Ball Gown Dress
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A ball gown dress and a princess dress are different names for the same style of cut in a wedding dress. This style of dress features a flattering fitted bodice and a full, voluminous skirt that flares out at the waist. The term ball gown is associated with more volume in the skirt than the term princess dress. Browse 1stDibs to find a beautiful array of wedding dresses from top boutiques around the world.
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