$895
Size: no size tag; fits like modern M
Vintage James Galanos Brocade Coat Dress in Green Lavender 1960s
By James Galanos, Galanos for Amelia Gray
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
An exceptional vintage brocade coat dress designed by legendary American couturier James Galanos
Vintage 80's Bob Mackie Lavender Fully Beaded Dress Gown US 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
, this vintage lavender gown is a real show stopper. Entirely hand-embroidered with sparkling sequins and
$1,955
Size: 46 - US 12 / 14
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Size 46 / 12 Lavender Lilac Purple Linen Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche light lilac lavender purple linen short sleeve shirt
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Lavender Purple and Green Wave Dress, 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gianni Versace Couture vintage 1990s sleeveless shift dress in a lavender wave pattern with nubby
PRADA 1996 Vintage lavender purple silk blend brown trim sheer midi dress
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 1996 Vintage lavender purple silk blend brown trim sheer midi dress Reference: CNLE/A00222
Moroccan Lavender Kaftan Maxi Dress Hooded Vintage Caftan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, This long maxi dress vintage kaftan trim is embroidered and braided entirely by hand. Use it for summer
1970s Purple Lavender Lightweight Cotton Voile Vintage 70s Wrap Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s purple and lavender lightweight cotton voile short sleeve wrap dress ! Features a
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Size: Small - Small Medium
Beautiful 1970s Purple Lavender Ethnic Batik Print High Neck Vintage Midi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 70s ethnic batik print high neck purple / lilac long sleeve ombre midi dress / gown
Chris Van Wyk Vintage 1980s Lavender + Pink Silk Taffeta Avant Garde 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1980s dress from hard to find designer CHRIS VAN WYK! Couture quality, with heavy attention
Atelier Versace Vintage Lavender Ruffled Backless Dress
By Gianni Versace, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Wonderful confection of ruffled sexiness from Atelier Versace. This is a vintage Atelier dress
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent ' Rive Gauche ' Black Skirt Suit Size 44 YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' black skirt suit! Flattering neckline on jacket, with two dome gold buttons at waist, and at cuffs. Also features interior waist bu...
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...
Vintage Guy Laroche Light Pink Skirt Suit Made in France
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty vintage Guy Laroche light pink skirt suit! Extremely flattering fit on a gorgeous color! Amazing cut on both the blazer and skirt! Perfect together, yet great as separates! Ma...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
Giorgio Armani Silk Floral Gown, 2005
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Marlborough, GB
Giorgio Armani silk floral gown, 2005 Worn by both Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (to Cannes) and Carmen Electra in 2005 Silk chiffon with a floral watercolour burnout print throughout Low o...
$418Sale Price|30% Off
Thierry Mugler Couture Vintage Off White Sequined Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE vintage off white sequined jacket. Hidden snap button down front closure. Two side pockets. Fully lined. Shoulder pads. Label reads THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE. ...
$1,119Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 44 IT
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
1990s Gai Mattiolo Black Bodycon Maxi Dress - Embroidered Floral Bust
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
A sleek and striking archival piece by Italian designer Gai Mattiolo, dating to the late 1990s (circa 1997-1998). This floor-length bodycon dress is crafted from high-quality black v...
New $3190 Oscar De La Renta Bordeaux Long Floral Lace Fishtail Skirt US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta floor-length floral lace fishtail skirt. Designer size - 8 Banded natural waist, Long, slightly flared silhouette. Scalloped hem falls to the floor, Back train, Hid...
$1,450
Size: XS to Medium
VINTAGE Ivory Beaver/Mink Fur Bolero (USA Purchase Only) Bridal Wedding Cape
Located in Leonardo, NJ
USA ONLY — FUR cannot cross customs Vintage Ivory Beaver or Mink Fits up to a Medium 1 hook and eye to close Excellent vintage condition, minor feeling of wear Great for bride bridal...
$1,250
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Coral Pink Silk Chiffon Halter Sheer Caplet Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s coral pink halter maxi dress / gown with attached sheer caplet! Features a halter neck with two spaghetti straps in the back to offer additional support. Self tied sa...
White sleeveless pleated dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White sleeveless pleated dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip closure on the middle back. SIZE XXS
Lolita Lempicka S/S 1999 Embroidered Floral Slip Fringed Dress
By Lolita Lempicka
Located in Paris, FR
Embroidered floral slip dress Lolita Lempicka crafted from champagne-colored silk crepe with subtle metallic threading throughout. Features hand-embroidered floral motifs at the bust...
Bill Blass Vintage Black Soutache Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Bill Blass black evening dress with a soutache bodice and asymmetric front slit. Details: Fully Lined Side Zip Hook Closure/ Front Button Closure Marked Size: 6 Estimated S...
Beige satin wrapped evening dress with belt and drag ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige satin wrapped evening dress with black belt and drag . Invisible zip and hook and eye closure on the front of the dress and on the belt. Front lenght = 165cm Back lenght = 210...
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.
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