1960S Black & Gold Silk Velvet Beaded Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Black & Gold Silk Velvet Beaded Dress
1960S Black & Gold Silk Velvet Beaded Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Black & Gold Silk Velvet Beaded Dress
Valentino Night Beaded Dress - '90s
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Effortlessly elegant, the Valentino Night Beaded Dress from the 90s collection features delicate sequin and bead detailing on the upper and a heavy silk viscose blend fabric with lay...
1960S RUTH MCCULLOCH Black Polyester Chiffon Crystal Beaded Dress
Located in New York, NY
Fully lined in silky rayon 1960S RUTH MCCULLOCH Black Polyester Chiffon Crystal Beaded Dress
Mingolini Gugenheim Black Beaded Dress on Lace, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mingolini Gugenheim black beaded dress is a rare, Italian couture piece that displays impeccable attention to detail and expert craftsmanship.
$2,076Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Strapless Corset Beaded Dress US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Strapless Corset Beaded Dress USA size 6 100% Ramie - Ramie fabric is very strong and durable, light and breathable like cotton and linen.
Stunning Bob Mackie Gold & Black Deco Inspired Beaded Dress with Exposed Back
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a stunning vintage Bob Mackie gold and black beaded dress with a high neck, open exposed back, a center back zipper, and mini length.
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Bob Mackie Leopard Print Fully Beaded Dress with Feather Bolero size S
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Bob Mackie Leopard Print Fully Beaded Dress + Feather Bolero Label size missing, approx.
Halston 1970s Documented Beaded Dress
By Halston
Located in Water Mill, NY
Featured in "Halston: An American Original" by Elaine Gross and Red Rottham, this beautiful sleeveless off white silk dress from Halston is completely adorned in horizontal rows of e...
Vintage 1980s Silk Beaded Dress
Located in London, GB
A great vintage cocktail dress for the party season. The dress is silk, with dead detail. It has a key hole opening at the back, with a central back zip and 7'' slit and shoulder pa...
Malcom Starr 1960s Pink Beaded Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Alford, MA
1960s evening dress by Malcolm Starr in pale pink satin with beaded emellishment throughout.
1950s Selfridges Midnight Blue Chiffon Beaded Dress
Located in London, GB
This Selfridges late 1950s cocktail dress in midnight blue chiffon has an exotic flavour.
1950’s Haute Couture Tapestry Beaded Dress
Located in Geneva, CH
Entirely embellished with hand sewn beads (see picture xxx), the dress has a flattering scooped neckline that plunges lower at the back and gives this recognizable 50’s silhouette !
Vintage Donald Brooks Gold Beaded Dress 1960s
By Donald Brooks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Donald Brooks short sleeve cocktail dress featuring gold chevron pattern beading atop a nude chiffon lining and back zipper closure. Circa 1960's. Excellent Vintage Conditio...
$17,250
Plateau Beaded Dress
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Beautiful tanned elk hide dress. The yoke with underlying rows of larger red, white, green and blue beads.
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1950s Heiress Boutique Dusky Pink Beaded Dress
Located in London, GB
This lovely Heiress 1950s fine crepe occasion dress in dusky pink is pretty, gamine and features some gorgeous design details. The classic hourglass silhouette draws in neatly at the...
Valentino Boutique Black and White Beaded Dress
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous off white silk dress completely covered in black and white glass beads from Valentino Boutique.
$540Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Escada Couture Velvet Heart Beaded Dress
By Escada
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Escada Couture black velvet strapless short cocktail dress. It has a magenta satin strip folded over at the top and a colorful heart embroidered with beads on the right side hi...
$608Sale Price|20% Off
Sonia Rykiel Beaded Dress and Blazer Set
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Miami, FL
The blazer has a matching beaded and embroidered detailing on both side of the pockets.
Couture Mingolini Gugenheim Vintage Beaded Dress+ Jacket
Located in Sparks, NV
Both pieces are meticulously hand beaded with tiny sparkling steel cut seed beads in shades of ink blue.
Vintage Moschino Italian Flag "Fake" Glass Bead Dress
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Moschino by Franco Moschino black and white "Fake" text mini dress with a white graphic arrow and glass necklace collar. The decora...
1990s Patricia Lester Fortuny Pleated and Beaded Dress
By Patricia Lester, Charles and Patricia Lester
Located in London, GB
It has a slightly dropped waistband with a horizontal ripple design, and the pleats throughout are interspersed with beads to create a subtle sparkle effect. The dress falls down to ...
Alexander McQueen F/W 1998 "Joan" Beaded Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in PARIS, FR
Intricately embroidered with metallic thread, faceted beads and iridescent sequins in floral motifs. Designed with a sleeveless cut, sculpted silhouette and asymmetrical cut-out at t...
$2,395Sale Price|20% Off
Bill Gibb Blue Silk Beaded Dress, c. Early 1980s
By Bill Gibb
Located in Marlborough, GB
An exceptional dress by Bill Gibb (1943–1988); a Scottish designer who grew up on a farm in Aberdeenshire before moving to London where he studied at Saint Martins, as well as the Ro...
Vintage Bob Mackie Nude Pearl Beaded Dress Gown, 1980s
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Editor’s note: 1980’s BOB MACKIE Nude Pearl Beaded Gown. This gown is very similar to the design of the costume worn by RuPaul in Mackie’s book Unmistakable Mackie. Details: Zip cuff...
Agent Provocateur Soiree 2014 Emiko Silk Chiffon Hand Embroidered Beaded Dress
By Agent Provocateur
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Agent Provocateur Soiree Emiko Cream Sleeveless Silk Beaded Print Drape Dress is a stunning embodiment of elegance and allure.
S/S 1996 Giorgio Armani Backless Black Silver Beaded Dress
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This dress features a semi-exposed back with a woven design, a wide scoop neckline, and intricate grey hand-sewn beads at the bust.
Vintage 1980's Bob Mackie Black Gold Fully Beaded Dress Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
US 8 - please check our measurements) Hand Beaded, 100% Silk, Black and Gold Beads with Sequins Over the Black Tulle.
$469Sale Price|54% Off
Vintage 1980s Handmade Black Beaded Dress by Unknown Designer, Size 42
Located in Capri, IT
1980s Barberini Haute Couture Black Dress embellished with beads totally handmade in italy compsotion: viscose size 42
FRED HAYMAN 90's Vintage 24K Colored Gold Glass Beaded Dress
By Fred Hayman Beverly Hills
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Great for bride, bridal, wedding festivities Fred Hayman Vintage 1990's 24K gold colored embellishments (not actual gold) Black/gold threaded background Low back Back zip Does not ha...
Vintage 1982 Bob Mackie Red Fully Beaded Dress Gown size US 4
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...
Vintage 80's Bob Mackie Lavender Fully Beaded Dress Gown US 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Entirely hand-embroidered with sparkling sequins and glass beads, the dress features vertical stripes accented with zig-zag metallic thread for luxurious texture and eye-catching spa...
Vintage 1950's silk beaded cocktail dress fully beaded dress blouse bodice UK 4
Located in Nashville, TN
The cinched in waistline, is accented by a matching silk beaded belt, which draws the eye to the fitted cut of the skirt line, completing this dress in an iconic 1950's cocktail silh...
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...
1960s Lancetti Haute Couture Gold Silk and Lurex Beaded Dress Suit
By Lancetti
Located in London, GB
This haute couture dress suit was created in the 1960s by Italian 'Alta Moda' label Lancetti. Founded in 1961, Pino Lancetti earned the nickname “tailor painter” for his collections ...
Gorgeous Vintage Judith Ann Navy Blue + Nude Silk Chiffon Beaded Dress + Jacket
By Judith Ann, Judith Ann Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Both pieces feature iridescent hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout. Dress has a nude gray lining to the knees.
Vintage 1960's Yellow Shantung Silk Cocktail dress Turquoise Beaded Dress UK 14
Located in Nashville, TN
This dress is lined in cotton. Label: Miss Theme, New York Measurements of the Dress Armpit to Armpit: up to 40 inches Shoulder to Hem: 37.5 inches Waist: up to 34 inches Hips...
Fully embroidered with sequin and beads dress Black Tie By Oleg Cassini
By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Fully embroidered dress with sequin and beads on a silk chiffon base.
Beautiful 1950s Edward Abbott Demi Couture 50s Champagne Beige Silk Beaded Dress
By Edward Abbott
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely beautiful vintage late 1950s EDWARD ABBOTT champagne beige silk brocade beaded demi couture wiggle dress! Stunning silhouette that really flatters the body.
Gorgeous Vintage Paul Louis Orrier Navy Blue Chiffon One Shoulder Beaded Dress
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in San Diego, CA
Thousands of colorful hand sewn beads on the hem. Couture quality with so much detail.
Rare Chanel Haute Couture F/W 1995 Green Bianchini Silk Lesage Beaded Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Worn on the runway by Trish Goff, this luminous chartreuse Bianchini silk chiffon dress is entirely hand-embroidered by Maison Lesage in vertical cascades of silver bugle beads.
F/W 1997 Halston by Randolph Duke Runway Black Cowl Neck Beaded Dress
By Randolph Duke, Halston
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Shimmer and shine in this incredible Halston by Randolph Duke Fall/Winter 1997 runway dress. This ultra-chic knee-length dress features a plunging cowl neckline and is amped up with ...
Vintage 1940's violet blue crepe silk beaded dress 1940s silk dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1940's violet blue crepe silk dress, embellished with royal blue glass bugle beads, in a trailing swirl pattern with leaf design details, is the perfect show st...
Vintage 1950's Red Silk Strapless Cocktail dress 1950 beaded dress UK 1-4 US 0-2
Located in Nashville, TN
The straight neckline of the dress sets off the strapless cut. The elegant pleated and fitted boned bodice, is decorated with a panel of trailing sequin and bead embellishments in a...
Vintage 1960s Silver Paisley Beaded Dress and coat set 1960s beaded UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
The white rounded neckline of the dress, is framed by a sparkling border of beadwork. the simple shoulder line, sets off the short length sleeves, which are in turn edged with matchi...
Vintage 1960's Silk chiffon Beaded Dress and matching jacket ensemble UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
The raw silk jacket is fully embellished with matching glass beadwork, to match the dress and sits perfectly above the notched and pointed empire line cut of the dress.
Vintage 1960s Cream Silk Silver Beaded Dress & Coat Set 1960 Ensemble UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly majestic 1960's cream shantung silk dress and matching coat set, embellished with trailing silver lined glass beads, silver claw set rhinestones and faceted clear glass d...
1970s Samir Rust Brown Faux Suede Beaded Fringed Boho Vintage 70s Dress
By SAMIR
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s SAMIR rust colored faux suede spaghetti strap handkerchief hem boho beaded dress ! Features a soft faux suede with fringe at the neck and hem.
Beautiful Vintage Victoria Royal Ltd. Red & Green Heavily Beaded Holiday Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Victoria Royal Ltd. heavily beaded dress!!! Red and green beading on the bodice make for a fantastic holiday dress!
Alessandro Dell'Acqua 1990s Tan Carmael Wool Vintage 90s Beaded Sleeveless Dress
By Alessandro Dell'Acqua
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1990s ALESSANDRO DELL'ACQUA tan / caramel wool beaded dress! Features a 'sunburst' pattern of amber brown beads on the left side.
F/W 1998 Valentino Garavani Runway Black Chiffon Beaded Shift Dress
By Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Made complete with a cowl neck and beaded straps, this lightweight dress is the perfect glitzy little black dress to add to any wardrobe!
1980s Jenny Lewis Vintage Metallic White Sequin + Pearl Beaded Dress Top/ Shirt
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s heavy silk dress top/ shirt entirely encrusted with tiny beads and sequins by Jenny Lewis.
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Black Sequin Embellished Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Black Sequin Beaded Embellished Mini Dress Size M Black vintage Alaïa beaded dress featuring bead and sequin embellishments throughout and scoop neck...
Azzedine Alaia Vintage S/S 1996 Runway Black Sequin Embellished Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Size XS Black vintage Alaïa sleeveless beaded dress featuring bead and sequin embellishments throughout and scoop neck.
Mary McFadden Couture Size 6 Turquoise Dress S/S 1983 Beaded Sequin 1980s Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in San Diego, CA
⸻ Mary McFadden Couture, 1983 Mary McFadden, turquoise pleated dress, beaded dress, sequin dress, beaded neckline dress, multicolor beaded dress, Marii pleating dress, jewel ton...
1950s Saks Fifth Avenue Watercolor Demi Couture Beaded Silk Vintage 50s Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational late 1950s, early 1960s 60s luxurious silk watercolor beaded dress! Features vibrant green, pink, blue and white colors throughout.
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
1960s Sydney North Size 6 Beige Khaki Tan Beaded Sequin Vintage 60s Dress
By SYDNEY NORTH
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and extremely flattering 1960 SYDNEY NORTH beige / khaki beaded dress! Features a front high neck, with plunging back.
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.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.