90-s Rare Vintage Gianni Versace Embellished chain belt NWT
By Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Total Length - 36 inches (waist size is adjustable) Prefect condition, with original tag. Shown with vintage Roberto Cavalli dress. Listed separately in our store.
Roberto Cavalli Strapless Rhinestone Bust Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Roberto Cavalli dress features a gently corseted bust, embellished with crystals and beads.
Vintage Roberto Cavalli 1990's Baroque Print Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Vintage Roberto Cavalli 2000's baroque print dress.
Vintage 90s Roberto Cavalli Art Collection Dress and Long Cardigan
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Roberto Cavalli art collection dress and long cardigan with indian inspired print
Roberto Cavalli Vintage 90s Signed Leopard Animal Print Silk Halter Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Roberto Cavalli vintage 90s signed leopard print silk halter dress.
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Roberto Cavalli Black and Navy Maxi Dress, Size 38
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The dress is made out of silk. It features deep v neck line, loose fit, cut out design on the back and floral motif.
1980s Roberto Cavalli for Neiman Marcus Giraffe Print Vintage 80s Jersey Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and rare vintage mid / late 80s ROBERTO CAVALLI for NEIMAN MARCUS giraffe print belted short sleeve jersey dress!
$2,776Sale Price|35% Off
Roberto Cavalli 1999 Runway Silk Floral Long Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
I am so thrilled to present an exclusive vintage Roberto Cavalli blue slip sexy dress. This exquisite piece showcases a decorative floral pattern. draped at the bust, held up by spag...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Heavily Embellished Cocktail Dress for Class Cavalli
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Strapless Vintage Beaded Cocktail Dress.
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Little Black Silk Dress from Saks Jandel
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Little Black Silk Dress from Saks Jandel Size 44 Bust 36" Waist 30" Hips 45" Length 42" Great pre owned condition
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Reptile Print Silk Evening Dress with Crystal Buckle
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Reptile Print Silk Evening Dress with Crystal Buckle.
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Pleated Blue Beaded Evening Dress with Sexy Back
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Pleated Blue Beaded Evening Dress with Sexy Back.
Unavailable
L 32.29 in
A 1980s Vintage Roberto Cavalli Embellished Leather Patchwork Cocktail Dress XS
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A great 1980s Roberto Cavalli embellished leather patchwork dress with sequin embellished straps and sweetheart neckline. A black paisley print embelish some of the The size of the...
Vintage F/W 1999 Roberto Cavalli Velvet Red Floral Jacket Dress Fox Fur Collar
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Denver, CO
1999 Roberto Cavalli dress or jacket Stretch velvet fabric with bold oversized abstract floral print Can be worn wrap style as a dress or as a jacket Long tapered sleeves V neckline ...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage SATC Carrie Robbery Scene Giraffe Dress Sex and The City
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Famously worn by Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and The City, this incredibly rare vintage Roberto Cavalli dress is a true collector's piece.
Roberto Cavalli Elegant Vintage Distinctive Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning long dress designed by the great Roberto Cavalli circa 1970s. The dress has the original label. The dress is long to below the knee, but does not reach the ankles. The upper...
Just Cavalli 1990s Vintage Black Long Dress Size S by Roberto Cavalli
By Just Cavalli, Roberto Cavalli
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Just Cavalli black long dress Size S
Vintage Roberto Cavalli signed reptile print and attached brooch long dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Stunning Vintage Roberto Cavalli early 2000s pink, salmon, brown, and cream phyton print slinky rayon/elastane viscose long dress.
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Size: Small - Medium
Vintage Roberto Cavalli Early 1990s Tiger Print High - Low Asymmetrical Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage early 90s ROBERTO CAVALLI tiger print asymmetrical dress!
ROBERTO CAVALLI Vintage Floral Dress w. Gold Charms Feminine Slip Style
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Size M Stretchy Cute dice and pepper charms Unique fit Excellent condition, no flaws Measurements in inches: length 41, pit to pit 15-16, waist 13-16 FINAL ...
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Size: Small - Medium
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Navy Blue Silk Jersey Off Shoulder Sexy Dress, 1990s
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy mid 1990s ROBERTO CAVALLI navy blue off-the-shoulder Grecian style silk jersey dress! Features a flattering stretch silk jersey, with gathers and drapes that stretch to fit. Bea...
Roberto Cavalli 1990s Vintage Blue Leopard Print Silk Knit 90s Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 90s ROBERTO CAVALLI blue leopard cheetah print silk knit mini dress! Features a blue, brown, tan, ivory and black leopard print throughout. SIgnature gold Cavalli logo thro...
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Size: IT 40 / US 4 - 6
1990s Roberto Cavalli Does 1930s Blue Beaded Cut Out Vintage 90s Jersey Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 90s does 30s ROBERTO CAVALLI vintage maxi dress gown ! Features a slinky rayon jersey ( 94 % Rayon, 6% Elastic ) that stretches to fit.
Vintage 1999 Roberto Cavalli Bodycon Grey Feather Print Maxi Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage Late 90s Roberto Cavalli Dress Polyester + elastin fabric Grey feather print Low cut scooped neckline Thin shoulder straps Wiggle bodycon fit Long maxi length Build in mesh b...
Class Roberto Cavalli Black Cotton Sequins Transparent Cocktail Long Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Class Roberto Cavalli vintage 90s dress. Long dress, flared skirt.
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Turquoise Jeweled Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Turquoise Blue Mini Dress with Turquoise Stone Accents Size 40 Bust 36" Waist 28" Hips 40" Length 59" Excellent condition
Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli Vintage Aubrey Beardsley Salome Peacock Print Dress
By Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli Vintage Aubrey Beardsley Salome Peacock Print Dress Size 42, seems to run small.
Roberto Cavalli Vintage SIlk Leopard Print Caftan Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli SIlk Iris Print Cold Shoulder Caftan Dress . This is so pretty, with a colorful butterfly wing print on the back. Size 46 Bust 50" Waist 50" Hips 55" Length 58" Exce...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Peacock Feather Print Halter Style Evening Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Peacock Feather Print Evening Dress Size 42 Bust 38" Waist 34" Hips 44" Length 64" Excellent condition
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Butterfly Wing Print Silk Caftan Kaftan Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Butterfly Wing Print Silk Caftan Kaftan Dress Simply sensational Size 42 Bust 45" Waist 50" Hips 60" Length 53" Excellent Condition
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Low Cut Black Beaded Backless Evening Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Low Cut Black Beaded Backless Evening Dress Simply sensational Size 42, no size label , please check measurements Bust 34" Waist 28" Hips 42" Length 61" ...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Orchid Print Pink and Black Evening Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Orchid Print Evening Dress with Short Train This is so petty, please use the zoom feature to see details, it's much better on .
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Ombre Sequin Purple Plunging Dress with Sexy Back
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Ombre Sequin Purple Plunging Dress with Sexy Back Size 38 Bust 34" Waist 27" Hips 40" Length 64" Excellent Condition
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Plunging Animal Print Cocktail Dress with Snake Ornament
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Plunging Animal Print Cocktail Dress with Snake Ornament Size S, lot's of stretch Bust 34" Waist 23" Hips 38" Length 40" Excellent condition
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Tie Neck Halter Style Leopard Print Evening Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Tie Neck Halter Style Leopard Print Evening Dress with Voluminous Skirt Simply sensational Size M Bust 35" Waist 29" Hips 50" Length 60" Excellent Pre Ow...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Royal Blue Evening Dress w Jeweled Snake Embellishment.
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Plunging Evening Dress with Jeweled Snake Embellishment.
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Black Bodycon Dress w Crystal Embellished Snake Collar
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Black Bodycon Dress with Embellished Snake Collar.
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Black Bodycon Dress w Crystal Embellished Snake Collar
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Black Bodycon Dress with Embellished Snake Collar.
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Black Sheer Back Gold Sequin Embellished Evening Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Black Evening Dress with Gold Sequin Embellishment .
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Black Sheer Back Gold Sequin Embellished Evening Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Black Evening Dress with Gold Sequin Embellishment .
Roberto Cavalli Vintage 1996 Sheer Jeweled Snake Tattoo Pattern Evening Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Sheer Jeweled Snake Tattoo Pattern Evening Dress .
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Feather Print Evening Dress with Plunging Lace Up Back
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Feather Print Evening Dress with Plunging Lace Up Back This is so pretty, I love it.
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Low Cut Paisley Print Maxi Dress with Full Skirt
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Low Cut Paisley Print Maxi Dress with Full Skirt.
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Silk Low Cut Evening Dress w Gunmetal Bugle Bead Details
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Silk Low Cut Evening Dress w Gunmetal Bugle Bead Details This is so pretty, the photos don't capture all details Size 40 Bust 35" Waist 26" Hips 40" Length 63...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Blue Jeweled Halter Evening Dress with Cut Out Side
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Jeweled Halter Style Royal Blue Evening Dress with Cut Out Sides So pretty, please use the zoom feature to see details. Size 42, there is a lot of stretch. Bust 38"...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Gold Trim Silk Corseted Evening Dress with Full Train
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Exceptional Gold Trim Silk Corseted Evening Dress with Full Train. This is so pretty, and features a boned corset bodysuit, see photo, with an overdress with long tr...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Gold Trim Silk Corseted Evening Dress with Full Train
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Exceptional Gold Trim Silk Corseted Evening Dress with Full Train. This is so pretty, and features a boned corset bodysuit, see photo, with an overdress with long tr...
Roberto Cavalli Spring 2003 Silk Cheongsam Style Floral Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Cheongsam Style Dress, from Spring 2003.
Roberto Cavalli Abstract print Silk Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in GOUVIEUX, FR
This Roberto Cavalli is a striking example of the brand's signature blend of luxury and bold design. Crafted in a lightweight, flowing silk. The gown features a halter neckline that ...
Roberto Cavalli c. 2010 Gemstone Necklace Halter Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
A breathtaking floor-length gown from Roberto Cavalli, circa 2010. This showstopping dress features a dramatic super low back with a halter neckline, elegantly tied behind the neck ...
Loris Azzaro Dress in Viscose and Rhinestones
By Loris Azzaro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Azzaro -(Made in France) Dress in viscose and rhinestones. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR/36FR. Chest size indicated 80/95B. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 125 cm C...
1990s Gianni Versace Double Chain Black Medusa Greek Key Gold Belt
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful gold-tone Gianni Versace chain link belt designed by Gianni Versace. From the 1990s, this incredible belt features a Greek key link broken up black Versace Med...
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
S/S 1992 Gianni Versace Gold Tone Roman Mask Chain Belt
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a large gold-tone Gianni Versace chain belt designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1992 collection, this belt debuted on the season's runway in several Looks. ...
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2002 Black Paisley-Print Bias-Cut Slip Maxi Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Paris, FR
From the F/W 2002 collection of Roberto Cavalli, this bias-cut slip dress is constructed in a fluid, lightweight fabric printed with an expansive paisley motif in tones of coral, ros...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Jungle Printed Silk Chiffon Halter Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Concord, NC
Striking vintage Roberto Cavalli Class gown featuring an intricate jungle print filled with exotic birds, big cats, tropical flora, and scenic motifs in rich earthy tones. Crafted in...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Plunging Neckline Embellished Feathers Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Plunging Neckline Embellished Feathers Dress Size M
$2,799
Size: Fits S (no size tag)
UNWORN Roberto Cavalli Vintage Exotic Snake Print Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Switzerland, CH
A beautiful ROBERTO CAVALLI evening gown that will last you for years From the most prestigious ROBERTO CAVALLI main line Made out of most beautiful fabric with exotic snakeskin anim...
Chantal Thomass dress coat Fall 1996
By Chantal Thomass
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANTAL THOMASS - 1996-1997 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Chantal Thomass. Black lace dress coat without lining. Size 42FR, it fits better a ...
Roberto Cavalli brocade printed silk evening dress with ruffled skirt, fw 2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli evening slip dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Constructed from silk ▪ Patchwork motif of leopard and brocade prints in shades of orange, purple, red, blue and gold ▪ Mi...
$1,748
Cavalli silk dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CAVALLI - (Made in Italy) Silk muslin dress in blue and black tones. Size 42IT. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 40 cm - Length: 170 cm SKU:VR518
New Roberto Cavalli $6520 Silk Corset Gold Leafing One Shoulder Dress Gown 38
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roberto Cavalli Silk Gold Leafing One Shoulder Dress Gown Designer size - 38 ( please check measurements) 100% Silk, Gold Leafing Accent, One Shoulder Style, Side High Slit, Ruc...
Roberto Cavalli 2010 Maxi printed dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CANNES, FR
Roberto Cavalli 2010 Ecru silk crepe maxi dress printed with a blue pattern in aquatic tones. Italian size 42.
Rare Roberto Cavalli Runway Grecian Serpent Silk Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Since Cavalli recently passed this is one of the most memorable runway gowns from the 2007 Roberto Cavalli collection. Highly collectible. Grecian drape with plunging neckline. Fashi...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2001 Vintage Y2K Runway Silk Psychedelic Maxi Gown Long Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Runway style (I like mine better) SS01 100% silk Sheer Neon bright yellow and jet black Ultra low cowl neck to bellybutton Super high side slit Pullover Has t...
Roberto Cavalli black/gray bustier
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Cavalli black with gray boning bustier has boning in seven sections for a more comfortable fit and wear. The center back has an zipper which measures 9". The shoulder straps ...
$9,900Sale Price|34% Off
Size: Size not marked. Medium fit.
Supreme Opulent Russian Sable Fur Stroller Length Coat
Located in Tustin, CA
Shown as the ultimate symbol of status and elegance, Russian Sable is considered to be the most coveted fur in the world. This Russian sable fur coat from Michael's Furs of Los Angel...
$475Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Rene Ruiz Couture Black and Nude Strapless Silk Net Overlay Bustier Corset Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and sexy new RENE RUIZ black and nude strapless silk ruched bustier / corset! Features a nude silk backdrop, with a black net ruched overlay. Hidden zipper up the side with ...
$998
Size: Size; Recommended UK 4 - 6.
1988 Vivienne Westwood Black Velvet and Jersey long sleeve corset - Bustier
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
A 1988 Vivienne Westwood boned, velvet & jersey corset, with 3/4 length sleeves and zip fasten closure. Size; Recommended UK 4 - 6. Measurements are provided in inches (‘’) Pit to ...
$895
Size: Small / Medium
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Terra Cotta Tan Jersey Ruffle Sleeveless Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche YSL terra-cotta / tan jersey ruffle top! Simply slips over the head, and stretches to fit. Flattering ruffles throughout. Expert...
On Hold|$12,223
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
F/W 2007 Roberto Cavalli Black Fur Strip Trim Beaded Suede Shearling Jacket
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This black suede shearling jacket from Roberto Cavalli’s Fall/Winter 2007 collection features a fitted silhouette trimmed with plush black fur along the collar, cuffs, and hem. Ornat...
Pearl Mink Fur Wrap Shrug Shawl Stole 1960s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Soft and supple Mink wrap. Old Hollywood on this fabulous Shrug - It has attached armholes (Photographed) and take a look at the pinched Collar on it. Will fit a 2-6 nicely - Measuri...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
$16,318
Chanel set Pre-fall 2019
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden tweed coat/dress set with golden calfskin collar and sleeve lapels, with blue resin and golden metal beetle buttons. Golden calfskin belt with a resi...
$375Sale Price|34% Off
Size: Refer to measurements
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-garde hooded dress The edgy boxy tunic style dress is designed with a subtle textured crinkled pattern that emulates reptile scales The unique ...
Judith Leiber Vintage Burgundy Snakeskin Gold Accent Handbag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite Judith Leiber handbag showcases luxurious burgundy snakeskin with a structured, pleated design. Its gold-tone metal frame features an elegant twisted rope detail, comp...
PHILOSOPHY DI ALBERTA FERRETTI Vintage Silk Jewel Encrusted Backless Dress
By Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Vintage 100% silk Fuchsia Purple Cowl neck, flutter sleeve, ruched front, it's so so good and romantic Stunning rock jewels Pullover Size IT44 Excellen...
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat Seen on Look 8 on the Runway in the beige color and on Kim Kardashian in the cropped version. Size IT 42 Condition: great vint...
$262,254
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, BE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Black Extra Long Gown Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Baar, CH
Rare 1997 Tom Ford for Gucci dress with original gold-tone "Illusion" hook belt, crafted from thick, body-molding jersey. - From the 1997 Cruise collection. - Comes with original ...
Whether they’re adorned with understated floral patterns or colorful prints that draw on the wonders of the animal kingdom, vintage Roberto Cavalli dresses and evening gowns, shirts and skirts are unapologetically exuberant. All of the seductive garments crafted at the luxury fashion house have long been associated with extravagance and red-carpet sophistication, and their stories begin in Central Italy.
Roberto Cavalli was born in Florence, Tuscany, in 1940 into an already artistically rich family — his mother was a tailor, and his grandfather, Giuseppe Rossi, was a member of an Italian art movement called Macchiaioli that shared common ground with Impressionist painters. Cavalli was creative at the onset and focused on textiles at the Florence Academy of Art. He garnered some high-profile attention with bold prints on knitwear.
After he patented an experimental and revolutionary process that saw him printing on lightweight leather, Cavalli secured commissions from major fashion houses such as Hermès and Pierre Cardin. He explored integrating handmade ornamentation in his designs and found limitless inspiration in the majestic creatures of the jungle.
In the early 1970s Cavalli unveiled his first namesake collection in Paris and the Sala Bianca of Palazzo Pitti in Florence. He then opened his inaugural boutique in France’s Saint-Tropez in 1972. While the designer’s printed denim offerings were deemed unsophisticated by the day’s couturiers — they looked down upon the material — Cavalli’s form-fitting, sensual cuts, innovative patchwork and obvious dedication to impeccable craftsmanship found admirers in the likes of Sophia Loren and Brigitte Bardot.
In 1980 Cavalli married former beauty pageant contestant Eva Düringer, who became his trusted business partner. Now a signature of the label, the pair introduced their first sand-blasted jeans in 1994 and later opened boutiques in Venice and elsewhere.
Cavalli’s designs sold all over the world, and the brand’s success helped pave the way for the introduction of a line called Just Cavalli that targeted younger consumers and RC Menswear to complement the array of day dresses, shoes, lingerie and coats and outerwear that were offered in his popular boutiques.
In 2005 Cavalli was asked to help reinvigorate Playboy’s iconic bunny costumes and, in 2006, model Kate Moss starred in his spring/summer ad campaign. A year later, Cavalli created an exclusive collection for H&M and designed costuming for Jennifer Lopez concerts as well as the Spice Girls.
Sicilian designer Fausto Puglisi was appointed creative consultant in 2020 at the Roberto Cavalli brand, which is now owned by Vision Investments.
Find vintage Roberto Cavalli clothing, accessories, handbags and purses and more on 1stDibs.
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.