I Magnin Travilla 1980s White Lace Mermaid Bridal Dress
By Travilla, I Magnin and Co
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the I Magnin Travilla 1980s White Lace Mermaid Bridal Dress – a true masterpiece of bridal fashion that captures the essence of timeless elegance with a contemporary twis...
Vintage 1980s Strapless Ribbonwork Mermaid Wedding Dress w train
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fantastic thick ribbon and sequin column layered mermaid wedding dress with detachable train. The dress is also suitable for other occasions without the train.
1990's Nolan Miller Couture Ivory Embroidered Silk Strapless Mermaid Bridal Gown
By Nolan Miller
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking Nolan Miller Couture unworn with tags embroidered silk organza sculpted bridal gown dating back to the early 1990's. Nolan Miller was an acclaimed costume designer bes...
A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage Cult ivory silk tailored 90s mermaid wedding dress
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Ivory silk tailored 90s sleeveless mermaid wedding dress with narrow waist. Back zip and covered buttons fastening.
Cailan'd Vintage Mermaid Wedding Dress Pink Silk Short Sleeve 1980s
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Vintage Cailan'd wedding dress from 1980. The dress consists of two pieces.
1950's Sorelle Fontana Haute-Couture Beaded Ivory Satin Strapless Mermaid Gown
By Sorelle Fontana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sorelle Fontana is Rome's prominent and oldest fashion house and was known as Couturiers to the Stars. The Fontana sisters were the first to feel the need to give Italy a look of its...
Cailan'd Vintage Mermaid Wedding Dress Pink Silk Short Sleeve 1980s
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Vintage Cailan'd wedding dress from 1980. The dress consists of two pieces.
Off-white lace and satin bow wedding dress Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white lace and satin bow wedding dress with snaps closure on the left side. Satin lining with zip closure on the left side as well. Total length in the front: 160 cm Total leng...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...
$15,000
Size: Small but fits Medium, too
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Wedding Gown w. Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Ivory silk with iridescent glass beads and pearl...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded w. Pearls White Silk Bridal Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory white silk (might look a little more cream on the hanger, bu...
Vintage 1930s Women's White Cotton Embroidered Wedding Dress, Size 4
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 1930s to early 1940s White Cotton embroidered summer wedding dress. Dress has horse hair crinoline to give fullness. Size: 4 - Small Bust: 36” / Waist: 26” / Hip 40” / Dress l...
$1,238Sale Price|24% Off
Size: Small
1960s An Original By Constantino White Beaded Couture Vintage Wedding Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 60s AN ORIGINAL BY CONSTANTINO white beaded, sequin, pearl long sleeve silk lace wedding dress ! Couture quality, with so much attention to details. Silk taffeta with...
Lorrie Kabala 1980s Ivory Lace Sheer Size 8 Vintage 80s Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde early 80s LORRIE KABALA ivory / off white sheer lace embroidered caftan maxi dress ! Features romantic vintage lace with embroidered lace trims. Buttons up the top back c...
White cotton guipure and lace wedding dress Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton guipure and lace wedding dress. Zip closure on the middle back. Rayon or acetate lining ( not inside the sleeve) Front lenght = 136cm Back lenght = 146cm SIZE 36 /S
White cotton piqué wedding dress with lace edge and boléro Circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton piqué wedding dress with lace ( Hand-made Irish crochet) edge and boléro.Zip in the middle back. SIZE M
$2,750
Size: compare to size XS due to waist
Custom 23' Cream Regency Ribbon Silk and Lace Wedding Gown – XS, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
This enchanting wedding gown features a fairytale skirt measuring over 23 feet around but requires no suffocating undergarments to remain full and feminine. Custom made and sparing n...
$1,087Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Small - Small Medium
1970s Gucci Style Ivory Lace Flowers Tuxedo Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty 1970s Gucci style ivory lace long sleeve maxi dress ! Features tuxedo ruffles down the front bodice. Flowers printed on the lace. Fabric covered buttons up the front, an hidde...
1970s Andrea Wilkin Silk Ivory Fantasy Bridal Dress in Edwardian Style
By Andrea Wilkin
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Andrea Wilkin 1970s fantasy bridal gown in soft ivory exudes femininity and is in wonderful condition. Layers of silk fabric are beautifully arranged to create the cla...
1960s Hong Kong Beaded White Silk Crepe Fishtail Wedding Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Hong Kong Beaded White Silk Crepe Fishtail Wedding Gown: A mint condition, curvaceous and body affirming sleeveless gown made by the best beadwork of its era in silver encruste...
1960s White Lace Tiered Wedding Dress with Train
Located in London, GB
This enchanting wedding dress, with its tiered construction and layers of delicate machined lace, was created in the 1960s. The design features a long-sleeved bodice with a fitted b...
$695
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
Ivory Pearl and Lace Rose Bustle V-Neck Graduated Wedding Gown – XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
With Taylor’s neck and waistline, Hepburn’s sleeves and Kelly’s lace, this wedding gown has all the requisites of a 1950s heirloom. We love how the uneven, graduated hemline and der...
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Size: X small
Bianchi New York/Boston White Lace High Neck Empire Wedding Gown 1960s X Small
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bianchi New York/Boston, white Chantilly lace, high neck, Empire wedding gown from the 1960s fits a size extra small. A simple and elegant gown in an all over lace design. High neck ...
Thierry Mugler Military Green Wrap Dress 1980s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous forest green wool military influence dress by Thierry Mugler. It has a small stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and 2 bodice patch pockets. The dress skirt wraps ac...
80s Ungaro Jersey Ruched Strapless Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning and oh so flattering 80s Ungaro gown in a royal blue jersey comprised of silk and cotton. It has a drop waist ruched bodice to below the hips and then a flowy skirt. The upp...
$850
Size: vintage 10; comparable to size S
Oleg Cassini Black Heavily Beaded Illusion Power Gown w Trumpet Skirt - S, 1980s
By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in Tucson, AZ
A power gown that goes "all in" on 1980s details, from wide shoulder pads to a trumpet skirt to a drop waist in between. It even has beaded fringe that keeps moving long after you st...
Vintage 1970s Victoria Royal Purple Sequin 70s Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress Gown
By Victoria Royal, Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Approximately Size Medium Model in video is US Size 6 and 5’8 feet tall Measurements Bust: 36 to 38 inches Waist: 28 to 30 inches Hips: up to 42 inches Length (top back shoulder se...
Gianni Versace S/S 1997 Runway Sheer Lace Panels Grey Evening Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace S/S 1997 Runway Sheer Lace Panels Grey Evening Dress Gown IT 40 As seen on Naomi Campbell on the Runway for the final look!
Dolce & Gabbana Black Silk Lace Corset Bustier Pink Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dolce & Gabbana Bustier, corset We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore Details: This is a beautiful Dolce & Gabbana silk ruched Mauve corset top with bl...
2000S Maison Martin Margiela Silver & Black Disco Mirror Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...
$2,430
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Vivienne Westwood pink and red checked cotton skirt suit, ss 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood pink and red checked cotton skirt suit comprising: button up shirt with embroidered orb, and high waisted mini skirt. Spring-Summer 1994
Giorgio di Sant' Angelo Stretch Jersey Wrap Body Suit & Matching Skirt 1970s
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Giorgio di Sant' Angelo attributed 1970s 2pc body/bathing suit & skirt, we are selling this set for the original owner who purchased it new in the 70s, she removed the label as it wa...
Roberto Cavalli Embellished Plunged Cutout Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli Embellished Plunged Cutout Evening Dress Gown IT 38
$799
Size: unmarked; fits like modern S
James Galanos Vintage Black Silk Velvet Evening Gown Circa 1970s-80s
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Elegant and understated, this vintage Galanos black velvet evening gown dates to the late 1970s to early 1980s, an era synonymous with the designer’s refined, architectural approach ...
Gucci S/S 2005 Tom Ford Plunging Cutout Backless Bodycon Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gucci S/S 2005 Tom Ford Sexy Plunging Cutout Backless Bodycon Black Dress Size S
Elegant 1990s Renata Paris Red Chiffon Evening Set - Backless Gown & Jacket
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
A breathtaking two-piece evening ensemble by Renata Paris, masterfully crafted in France. This set, made from luxurious red crepe chiffon, includes a sleek floor-length slip dress wi...
rare VERSACE 2022 Runway metal mesh chainmail Medusa safety pin top skirt IT38
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare VERSACE 2022 Runway green purple metal mesh chainmail Medusa safety pin top skirt IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/D01069 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: 2022 - Ru...
1930s strapless silver lame embroidered strapless cocktail dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1930s strapless silver lame embroidered strapless cocktail dress. Size 4
BILL BLASS Black Lace Chiffon Gown with Nude Underlay Size 10 12
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bill Blass gown is composed of a black silk chiffon with lace applique and nude underlay. Features sheer sleeves. There is a side zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition....
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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