Pauline Trigere Long Puff Sleeve Brocade Floral Print Metallic Gown
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition Material: Brocade Sleeve Style: Puff Sleeve Neckline: Mock Neck Closure: Zipper Details: Puff sleeve, brocade fabric, floral print, darts on b...
Dolce & Gabbana Ballet Pink Sheer Corseted Tulle Gown With Puff Sleeves
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Dolce & Gabbana ballet pink sheer corseted tulle gown, a romantic and theatrical design that exemplifies the house’s signature blend of...
1980s James Galanos Couture Black Lace & Satin Puff-Sleeve 80s Gala Evening Gown
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in San Diego, CA
Step into high-fashion history with this exquisite 1980s James Galanos couture gown, a masterclass in dramatic elegance and refined craftsmanship.
CHANEL 09P Runway Vintage black cream cotton puff tulle sleeve dress FR38 M
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 09P Runway Vintage black cream cotton puff tulle sleeve dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS/E00521 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 09P 31 Rue Carbon Material: Cott...
Fabulous 1980s Avant Garde Gold + Black Polka Dot Puff Sleeve Vintage 80s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous Avant Garde 1980s gold and black polka dot fit n' flare corset cocktail dress! Features a muted gold nipped bustier type bodice with oversized chiffon puff sleeves. Flirty f...
1980s Ann Balon White Puff Sleeve Wedding Dress with Ruffle Hem
Located in London, GB
Made in Italy, this Ann Balon wedding dress was designed in the 1980s. Today, this four-decade strong brand sells Italian-made occasion wear and bridal wear from its Manchester shop....
1986 Runway Chanel Gold Black Silk Dress with Detachable Puff Sleeves
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This runway documented 1980s Chanel dress is an amazing example of how the chic French fashion house adapted to the era of excess. It walked the runway as part of the brand’s fall 19...
1930s Floral Lame Dress with Puff Sleeves
Located in London, GB
Beautiful bias cut vintage 1930s floral print dress with black background and lame thread running throughout. This elegant full-length dress features pretty gathers around the bust ...
Mollie Parnis Vintage 70s 1970s Lace Up Puff Sleeves Black Gothic Silk Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Sparks, NV
Heavy duty black lace up dress in what feels like a wool/ silk blend. Rhinestone eyelits and silk lining. By Mollie Parnis. Details Fully lined Back zip and hook closure Side...
Rose Taft Couture 1980s NWT Turquoise Blue Chiffon Puff Sleeve 80s Vintage Gown
By ROSE TAFT
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful NWT deadstock 1980s ROSE TAFT COUTURE turquoise blue chiffon puff sleeve gown ! This dress really takes style to the next level. Pleated tailored bodice with Avant Garde pu...
1980s LEONARD Paris Metallic Floral Broacade Gown with Puff Sleeve
By Leonard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1980s Vintage Leonard Paris floral metallic silk brocade gown with dramatic sleeve. Vibrant gold, blue, pink and green rich metallic color. Dress can be worn off shoulder. ...
1930s Floral Chiffon Dress with Black Lace Puff Sleeves & Slip
Located in London, GB
Beautiful vintage 1930s floral silk chiffon full-length dress with oversized black lace puff sleeves. This piece features black velvet trim and an attached waist tie belt. Due to th...
Leonard Very Rare Vintage gown with puff sleeves and sash
By Leonard
Located in New York, NY
So adorable and a must have Leonard Very Rare Vintage gown with puff sleeves and sash. Signature Leonard print fitted bodice with oversized sleeves that could be worn on or off s...
Vintage 1930's Large-Scale Floral Print Nude Silk Puff Sleeve Bias-Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is a simply beautiful 1930's colorful large-scale floral print sheer silk net gown with matching nude under slip. The gown even still has the original owner's name 'Freeman' wri...
1930's Vintage Colorful Floral Print Silk Bias-Cut Gown & Puff-Sleeve Bolero Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The breathtaking colorful floral garden deco print used on this 1930's silk satin gown ensemble has a fresh innocence that I find irresistible. The bodice is a seductive low-cut plun...
Vintage 1930's Lilac Purple Sheer Net Tulle Silk Appliqué Bows Puff-Sleeve Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An enchanting and extremely rare 1930's lilac purple appliqué sheer net-tulle gown from the 'Old Hollywood' era of glamour. This bias-cut dress has serious allure with the transparen...
Vintage 1930's Ruby-Red Floral Print Silk Puff-Sleeve Belted Maxi Dressing Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This breathtaking 1930's ruby-red large scale floral print silk dressing gown has a timeless seduction that I find irresistible. The bodice has a flirty zip-down gathered plunge with...
Vintage 1930's Black Silk Velvet & Lace Sheer Illusion Puff Sleeve Bias-Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
There are lots of lovely 1930's garments still around, but every once in a while I come across one that sets my heart a flutter! This is an extraordinarily beautiful "Original Design...
Vintage 1959 Bruxelles Couture Black Taffeta Tiered-Puff Strapless Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning and highly seductive Old England of Bruxelles custom-made couture cocktail dress dating back to 1959. The client's name label, Mrs. Paliser, is still attached and the amazin...
Vintage 1972 Ossie Clark Red Crepe Celia Birtwell Floral Print Puff-Sleeve Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
English fashion designer, Raymond Ossie Clark, was a leading light in the London "swinging sixties" fashion era and is now renowned for his romantic flowing dresses and dramatic ense...
Vintage 1970's Zandra Rhodes Hand-Painted Grey Silk Puff-Sleeve Illusion Dress
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Zandra Rhodes was one of the British designers who put London at the forefront of the international fashion scene in the 1970's. This gorgeous dove grey hand-painted dress dates back...
Vintage 1990's Oscar de la Renta Pink Silk Puff-Sleeve Voluminous Ruffle Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An early 1990's Oscar de la Renta couture shocking pink silk romantic dress which retailed for well over $4,000 when new. Oscar de la Renta was one of the world's leading fashion de...
Vintage 1930's Poppies Floral Garden Sheer Chiffon Puff Sleeve Bias-Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The breathtaking large-scale poppies floral garden print used on this 1930's semi-sheer silk chiffon gown has a fresh innocence that I find irresistible. The bodice has an elegant fr...
Vintage 1930's Champagne-Pink Silk Lace Puff Sleeve Bias-Cut Slip Night Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking and truly exceptional "Dashing Debs" designer bias-cut night gown dating back to the mid 1930's. There is so much detail, you can tell this masterpiece was created wit...
Gina Fratini Black Velvet Gown with Dramatic Puff Sleeve, 1970s
By Gina Fratini
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
An incredible vintage black velvet gown from the 1970s by iconic British designer, Gina Fratini - a contemporary of and arguably an equal to Ossie Clark and Thea Porter.
Vintage 1930's Nat Cantor Floral Applique Net-Tulle Illusion Puff Sleeve Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Nat Cantor designer net-tulle gown from the 1930's Old Hollywood era of glamour. The bodice is an alluring low-cut plunge sweetheart illusion with stylized short puff-slee...
1980s Vintage Black Dress W/ Beaded Lace Bustier & Layered Taffeta Puff Skirt
Located in Portland, OR
This is a dramatic vintage strapless dress with so much style! This 1980's 2 piece vintage dress includes a bustier that is made of lace and embellished with black beads, and a laye...
Yves Saint Laurent 1989 Vintage Red Runway Dress with Puff Statement Sleeves
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
This stunning vintage Yves Saint Laurent red dress was featured on the YSL runway. for the Spring Summer 1989 collection. This fabulous dress is in a luxe red cotton fabric and has t...
New Dead Stock Victor Costa Vintage Dress 1970s Saks Fifth Avenue Puff Sleeves
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This adorable dead stock Victor Costa vintage off white dress with black flowers was purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue in the late 1970's. This dress has unique black sheer organza on t...
1970s Victor Costa Vintage Dress Saks Fifth Avenue Puff Sleeves New Dead Stock
By Victor Costa
Located in Portland, OR
This adorable dead stock Victor Costa vintage off white dress with black flowers was purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue in the late 1970's. This dress has unique black sheer organza on t...
Louis Feraud 1980s Vintage Black Crepe & Pink Silk Puff Sleeve Party Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Louis Féraud 1980s Vintage Black Crepe & Pink Silk Puff Sleeve Party Dress Size: Marked vintage UK 10 but better fits a modern UK 10-12/ US 6-8/ EU 38-40. Please check measurements....
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1980s Neiman Marcus Vintage Red Ruched Asymmetrical Party Dress W Puff Skirt
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Portland, OR
This is a really fun cherry red vintage 1980's special occasion dress from Neiman Marcus. The dress has beautiful ruching details, a puff skirt and dramatic sleeves. This great 80's...
Vintage 1972 Ossie Clark Roses Print Crepe Puff-Sleeve Blouse & Bias-Cut Skirt
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
English fashion designer, Raymond "Ossie" Clark, was a leading light in the London swinging sixties fashion era and is now renowned for his romantic flowing gowns and seductive ensem...
Vintage 1930's Hattie Carnegie Pleated Chiffon & Lace Puff Sleeve Bias-Cut Dress
By Hattie Carnegie, Hattie Carnegie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Hattie Carnegie Couture black semi-sheer dress dating back to her 1938 partership with Swanson. The name Hattie Carnegie is very often associated with elegance and high ...
Gina Fratini Avant Garde Black Puff Sleeve Velour Dress, 1970s
By Gina Fratini
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Gina Fratini Avant Garde Black Puff Sleeve Velour Dress, 1970s Estimated Size: UK 8/ US 4/ EU 36. The Hips are the only fitted measurement Bust - Up to 48” / 122cm Waist - Free Hip...
Donna Luna Italian Silk Black & Off White Puff Sleeve Dress, 1980s
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
A beautiful vintage womens dress from the 80s by quality Italian designer, Donna Luna. Made in Italy, from a pure silk off white and black patterned fabric with an artistic love hear...
Vicky Tiel Couture Silk Ruched Corset Top
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful off white silk corset top from Vicky Tiel. It is worn off the shoulders with elbow length sleeves, a sweetheart cut neckline and ruching throughout in angles. The front...
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
B H Wragge 1967 Linen Dress with Cutout Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great bight pink mid weight linen dress from B. H. Wragge (specifically the year 1967 as per the label). It is sleeveless with a rolled collar and it flares subtly to the hem. The...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
Christian Lacroix 1980s Beaded Silk Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk cocktail dress from Christian Lacroix with elaborate beading and sequins in magenta, rose, silver and red. The pointed bodice has beaded spaghetti straps and i...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
Tom Ford/Gwyneth Paltrow Iconic Oscar Gown & Cape New!
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super stunning iconic Tom Ford evening gown with matching cape. Identical to the one worn by Gwyneth Paltrow to the Oscars. The gown fashioned of off white silk crepe and lined in...
Moschino Silk Color Block Maxi Skirt
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous patchwork silk skirt in greens, pinks, red and brown from Moschino. It is work intensive with dozens of 1 1/2 X 1 1/2" squares joined together forming the front of the sk...
Issac Mizrahi New Crochet Cardigan with Appliques and Bead Trim 1990s
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very pretty black crochet cardigan from Issac Mizrahi. It has long sleeves, applique matching crochet flowers around the neck, front, hem and on the sleeves. There are black glass ...
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
$29,920
H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob Features removable ...
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...
$546Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
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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This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
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