JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, Maille, 1997 S/S, Optical illusion dress with v-neck
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingston, NY
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, Maille, 1997 S/S, Optical illusion dress with v-neck, long sleeves and banded
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, Maille, 1997 S/S, Optical illusion dress with v-neck
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingston, NY
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, Maille, 1997 S/S, Optical illusion dress with v-neck, long sleeves and banded
1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep brown semi sheer knit illusion dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare 1983 Azzedine Alaïa Semi-Sheer Knit Illusion Dress Exceptionally rare deep brown knit dress
$980Sale Price|30% Off
1990s Gianfranco Black Knit Illusion Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1990s Gianfranco Ferre black knit dress with sheer sleeve. Size 6 / Medium All Sales is
James Galanos Grey Boucle Illusion Dress With Black Lace
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to present a vintage Galanos speckled grey boucle cocktail dress featuring
James Galanos Black Velvet Illusion Dress With Lace Cutouts
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to present a vintage Galanos fancy black illusion lace cocktail dress
Travilla Vintage Metallic Hand Painted Flowers Nude Illusion Dress
By Travilla
Located in Sparks, NV
Phenomenal vintage dress by William Travilla with a hand painted floral design. Sheer black mesh
Versace Black Dress with Illusion Detail
By Gianni Versace
Located in Alford, MA
wool, this square-neck, short-sleeve dress is a classic.
1960s Sandra Sage Vintage Cream Nude Illusion Lace + Silk Chiffon Dress
By Sandra Sage
Located in Sparks, NV
Delicate creamy silk chiffon dress with a sheer blush lace bodice, long sleeves and a deep-V nude
Vintage 1940's Silk Dress Illusion Neckline Rose Sequin Dress UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Nashville, TN
collection. The rounded neckline of the dress, is framed by a double layered cream tulle illusion panel
Patricia Saunders Custom Vintage Silk + Nude Illusion Lace Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning custom made formal dress with a Spanish flare by Patricia Saunders. Couture
1960s Vintage Black Nude Illusion Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage black nude illusion cocktail dress with jet black beadwork along the bust. Details
Edith Flagg Vintage 1960s Nude Illusion Silk + Lace Cocktail Dress
By Edith Flagg
Located in Sparks, NV
Elegant vintage cocktail dress by California designer Edith Flagg. Nude silk with chantilly lace
1960s Kiki Hart Navy Blue Silk Chiffon Nude Illusion Belted Bow Ruffle Dress
By Kiki Hart
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 60s dress from hard to find designer KIKI HART! Beautiful navy blue silk chiffon, with
Vintage Halston 1970s Optical Illusion Black + Khaki 70s Trapeze Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1970s HALSTON black and khaki optical illusion trapeze dress! Khaki top portion looks as if a
Vintage 1950's 50s Black Lace Nude Illusion Bombshell Wiggle Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
The perfect little black dress! Tiny nipped waist, V-neckline, and nude illusion peek-a-boo lace
1980s Giorgio Armani Black Illusion Neckline Sleeveless Little Black Dress LBD
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Classic style LBD from Giorgio Armani from the 1980s. The sleeveless black silk cocktail dress zips
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1997 “La Poupée” Black Wool Illusion Cutout Cocktail Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1997 “La Poupée” Black Wool Illusion Cutout Cocktail Dress Brand
Exceptional 1960s 60s Black French Lace Nude Illusion Sequin Babydoll Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Such a stunning vintage 1960s Babydoll cocktail dress! Black French lace, covered with black
1990S ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Blood Red Acetate Jersey Nude Illusion Paneled Dress Fr
By Alexander McQueen
Located in New York, NY
Acetate Jersey Nude Illusion Paneled Dress From "The Hunger" 1996
1950s Suzy Perette Black Silk Chiffon Nude Illusion Couture Vintage 50s Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1950s SUZY PERETTE black silk chiffon nude illusion couture tiered cocktail dress
Travilla Cocktail Dress Black Illusion Lace Silk Ribbon Trim Size S Vintage 60s
By Travilla
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's a pretty cocktail dress from Travilla, most likely made in the 1960s. Made from what we
Vintage Bob Mackie Size 10 / 12 Black Illusion Sequin Beaded Little Black Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage BOB MACKIE 1980s / 80s nude illusion little black dress! Incredible body huggin fit
1990s Sexy Black Beaded Sequin Nude Illusion Size 6 Vintage 90s Bodycon Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s black beaded bodcon nude illusion mini dress! Features a fully beaded fitted corset
Chic 1950s Demi Couture Black French Lace Nude Illusion Vintage 50s Silk Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s black French lace cocktail dress! Features luxurious black French lace, with a fitted
1990s CD GREENE Black Nude Illusion Sparkle Glitter Vintage 90s 3/4 Sleeve Dress
By CD GREENE
Located in San Diego, CA
placed glitter throughout the entire dress. Nude illusion mesh cut-out above bust, and on the upper back
Vicky Tiel Draped Illusion and Matte Jersey Gown
By Vicky Tiel
Located in New York, NY
Vicky Tiel's chic and sexy draped stretch illusion gown on a matte jersey base. The illusion is
HARVEY BERIN c.1960's 2 Pc Paisley Jacquard Jacket Illusion Top Dress Suit Set
By Harvey Berin, Karen Stark
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: HARVEY BERIN c.1960's 2 Pc Paisley Jacquard Jacket Illusion Top Dress Suit Set Circa
1950's Mollie Parnis Black Gown with Illusion Beaded Sleeve
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950's Mollie Parnis black rayon and chiffon long sleeve gown with unique asymmetrical shear chiffon and beading shoulder. The intricate beaded pattern, made up of rhinestones and bu...
Oleg Cassini Black Heavily Beaded Illusion Power Gown w Trumpet Skirt - S, 1980s
By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in Tucson, AZ
one did back then). 80s power gown of beaded black illusion lace. Bodice features banded neckline
Bill Blass Red & Black Satin Evening Gown w/Illusion Top & Velvet Band
By Bill Blass
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Bill Blass evening gown with black long sleeved illusion bodice, black velvet modesty band
Kelly-Inspired Modest Ivory Peter Pan Illusion Wedding Gown w Cap – XS, 1951
Located in Tucson, AZ
wedding to Prince Ranier in 1956. Ivory lace wedding dress with high neckline and narrow Peter Pan collar
Patrick Kelly Cherry Red Knit Wrap Style Dress, 1980s
By Patrick Kelly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sexy, body conscious illusion wrap dress from cult favorite designer, Patrick Kelly. Vivid cherry
1970's Plum Suede and Rayon Crepe Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
dress gives the illusion of wearing a dolman sleeve blouse underneath a suede jumper with buttons down
1960s Roberta di Camerino Trompe L'oeil Ultrasuede Dress
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
. This unique style of using a realistic image on a dress to give the illusion of wearing something
S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Black Lace Bustier Stretch Cutout Slip Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a sexy black lace accented Dolce and Gabbana dress. From the Spring/Summer 1997 this
S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Black Lace Bustier Stretch Cutout Slip Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a sexy black lace accented Dolce and Gabbana dress. From the Spring/Summer 1997 this
Bob Mackie CHIC! Vintage Black Jeweled Lace Cocktail Dress w/Bow Size 6/8
By Martha, Bob Mackie
Located in Palm Desert, CA
“nude illusion” bodice. This chic dress has a textured bow attached at the side hip, that is very
$500Sale Price|50% Off
1980's Never Worn Jean Louis Scherrer Lace and Satin Cocktail Dress
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980's unworn silver lace and taupe satin cocktail dress with illusion neckline by Jean Louis
Valentino Yellow & White Cap Sleeve w/ Leaf Print - 8
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. It has the illusion of a wrap around dress. It has a double skirt and cap sleeves. There is a side
ChristianDiorBoutiqueParis JohnGalliano 1999 CoutureSilkWoolCrepe HipAccentDress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Chicago, IL
matte and shiny horizontal stripes for the illusion on this dress of a much smaller waist. More so, the
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
Christian Lacroix Midnight Sparkle Runway Gown FW 98/99
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Boca Raton, FL
to hip, creating the illusion of a wrap dress. An off-center thigh high slit at the front of the
Oleg Cassini Nude Rose Gold Bead and Sequin Illusion Evening Gown - US 6, 1990s
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Tucson, AZ
Achingly similar to Sharon Stone’s nude Bob Mackie gown in “Casino,” this illusion gown covers all
Unavailable|$265
Vintage 1950s Gold Lurex Illusion Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * gold lurex with tulle bodice * linen lining * back bowtie accent
Unavailable|$325
Vintage 1940s Peggy Hunt Black Illusion Dress
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * black rayon crepe * nude nylon lining * black floral lace accents
Unavailable|$250
Tadashi black 80s bodycon sheer illusion dress
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 80s dress by Tadashi. Black stretch with sheer net and rhinestones. Excellent condition
Unavailable|$265
Vintage 1950s Black Embroidered Silk Crepe Illusion Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * black silk crepe illusion bodice * acetate lining * heavy floral
Bob Mackie 1980s Vintage Black Lace & Sequins Illusion Dress w Paper Bag Waist
By Bob Mackie
Located in Portland, OR
This is a stunning Bob Mackie vintage black evening dress from the 1980's. The illusion lace bodice
Louis Feraud black and white visual illusion tailored maxi dress. Circa 1970
By Louis Feraud
Located in London, GB
Louis Feraud visual illusion dress Throughout his career, which started in the 1950s, Louis Feraud
Unavailable|$800
1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Black Silk Dress
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in Houston, TX
This gorgeous black silk illusion dress features a large hand painted hand stenciled abstract
Unavailable|$225
60s Green Lace Illusion Cocktail Dress
By Mardi Gras
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s green lace illusion cocktail dress with long sleeves. Metal zipper.
Unavailable|$949
MR BLACKWELL Sheer Illusion Jeweled Black Dress
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
rhinestones, sequins & beads on a sheer illusion bodice. * It's lined & closes with a zipper down the back
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Optic Illusion Geometric Iridescent Asymmetric Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Optic Illusion Geometric Iridescent Asymmetric Dress Measurements taken
Unavailable|$365
Vintage 1940s Peggy Hunt Illusion Cocktail Dress
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940s dress * black rayon crepe * nude acetate lining * black floral lace bodice
NINA RICCI HAUTE Couture Blk Illusion Chantilly Lace Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Here is this Nina Ricci Haute Couture black cocktail dress. * It has beautiful chantilly lace
Unavailable|$550
1990's GEOFFREY BEENE Black stripe-illusion cocktail dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Newport Beach, CA
striped, illusion repeat. *MEASUREMENTS* There is no size label attached. We estimate the dress to
Unavailable|$775
Victor Costa Black Lace Illusion Formal Ball Gown Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Figure flattering Victor Costa Black Lace Illusion formal ball gown dress with ever so slight
Unavailable|$575
Jean-Louis Scherrer Black Cocktail Dress with Illusion Top
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a classic and sophisticated black cocktail dress designed by Jean-Louis Scherrer for his
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.
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