1980's William Travilla Crushed Velvet Dress
By Travilla
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an absolutely stunning vintage dress from William Travilla from the 1980's! This incredible
1980's William Travilla Crushed Velvet Dress
By Travilla
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an absolutely stunning vintage dress from William Travilla from the 1980's! This incredible
1980s William Travilla Strapless Corset-Bodice Gown in Silver Lame w/ Foulard
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s William Travilla Strapless Corset-Bodice Gown in Silver Lame w/ Foulard: Boned strapless
1960s William Travilla Green and Blue Sequin Dress
By William Travilla
Located in London, GB
This is a late 1960s or early 1970s couture sequinned maxi gown by William Travilla whose name is
Travilla Dress with Capelet 1970s
By William Travilla, Travilla
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress by William Travilla. It has a rounded neckline with an attached
1970s Travilla Vintage Evening Dress with Purple Green + Black Flower Embroidery
By Travilla
Located in Sparks, NV
with plunging neckline and strap detail. By William Travilla. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip
Travilla Strapless Silk Strapless Gown 1970s
By Travilla
Located in Water Mill, NY
From acclaimed designer William Travilla a stunning gown comprised of layers of pointed edge red
1980s Travilla Size 10 Black Matte Silk Jersey Rhinestone Vintage 80s Gown Dress
By Travilla
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and timeless WILLIAM TRAVILLA black matte silk jersey rhinestone encrusted long sleeve
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
Travilla for Saks Fifth Ave Beverly Hills Beaded Lace and Silk Gown Size 16 NWOT
By William Travilla, Travilla
Located in Palm Desert, CA
that looks as expensive as it was (over $2500). William TRAVILLA Bio: The man who draped a fringed
1970s Travilla for Neiman Marcus Pink Chiffon Angel Sleeve Gown
By Travilla
Located in London, GB
This is a 1970s maxi gown by William Travilla for department store Neiman Marcus. Travilla’s name
William Travilla Vintage Black Evening Dress With Mesh Details
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage William Travilla evening dress has so many unique, fine details! The upper portion of
William Travilla Vintage 1970s Charcoal Gray Wool Blend Day Dress w Scarf Tie
By Travilla
Located in Portland, OR
collection of William Travilla pieces and was a huge fan of the designer. BUST: up to 40" WAIST: 36" HIPS
Travilla Rose Pattern Pleated Evening Cocktail Dress Size 8.
By Travilla
Located in Atlanta, GA
William Travilla 1980s mauve color rose pattern pleated evening cocktail dress is a size 8. Ladies
1970's Travilla Couture Ivory Chiffon & Lace Illusion Dolman Sleeve Bridal Dress
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Travilla label. William Travilla designed costumes for films and also opened his own salon with best friend
Vintage 1970's Travilla Couture Sheer Illusion Lace & Black Chiffon Gown
By Travilla
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
William Travilla designed costumes for films and also opened his own salon with best friend Bill
1986 Travilla Couture Whitney Houston Design Blue One-Shoulder Beaded Silk Gown
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
best female vocal performance. William Travilla designed costumes for films and also opened his own
Vintage Travilla Pleated Chiffon Maxi Dress
By Travilla
Located in Sparks, NV
AMAZING and rare pleated maxi dress by collectible celebrity designer William Travilla (who
1970's Travilla White Silk Crepe Gown with Unusual Cord Decoration
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in New Hope, PA
Oscar winning Hollywood Costume Designer William Travilla is best known as the designer of the
Travilla Brocade Dress With Velvet Bow Belt, 1950’s
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950’s Travilla ornate brocade dress with a built-in velvet bow belt. The rolled collar dress zips
William Travilla White Chiffon Pleated Valley of The Dolls Dress, 1960s
By William Travilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's white pleated dress by the great designer and Hollywood costumer, William Travilla, who
William Travilla 1980s Navy Cut Out and Rhinestone Detail Pencil Cocktail Dress
By Travilla
Located in San Francisco, CA
Travilla 1980s deep navy pencil dress with diamond shaped cutout detailing at chest. Round
Travilla Silk Applique Trim Dress 1970s
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible black silk dress by William Travilla. It is semi fitted with a wrap tie belt at the
Museum Quality 1970s Travilla Vintage Metallic Gold + Black Silk Jumpsuit Dress
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible museum quality vintage 1970s palazzo jumpsuit by William Travilla. Sheer silk midriff
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Size: Best fits XS/S, see measurements
Travilla 1970s Blue Floaty Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress with Sheer Sleeves
By Travilla
Located in San Francisco, CA
William Travilla vintage cobalt blue dress (estimated 1970s) featuring sheer detailing and beaded
Travilla Marilyn Monroe sunburst pleated gold lame halter neck gown 1953
By Travilla
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
William Travilla for Marilyn Monroe, to be worn in the film "Gentlemen Prefer Blonds", the dress was
Vintage Travilla Lace Illusion Bodice Silk Chiffon Flowy Black Dress
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Travilla silk chiffon black pleated dress, with gorgeous intricate lace bodice
1970s Travilla Vintage Black Long Sleeve Flapper Fringe Cocktail Dress
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage black cocktail dress with long fringe by Travilla. Fully lined with rear zip
Vintage Travillia Couture 1970s Hand Painted Kelly Green Silk Chiffon 70s Gown
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely stunning 1970s TRAVILLIA hand painted kelly green caftan gown! Features layers upon layers of the finest silk chiffon. Hand painted watercolor prints throughout the front,...
Travilla 1950's Blue Silk Dress
By Travilla
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage 1950's William Travilla blue dress. Blue sheer silk overlay with draped neckline, short
Travilla Pleated Chiffon Halter Dress
By Travilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980's cocktail dress from William Travilla. Black pleated chiffon. Halter style with plunging v
1970's Travilla Couture Black Sequin-Lace Sheer Illusion & Fox Fur Evening Gown
By Travilla
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking William Travilla Couture evening gown dating back to the late 1970's. Travilla
Travilla Kelly Green Gown with Beaded & Jeweled Bodice/Sleeves
By Travilla
Located in Oradell, NJ
jeweled bodice and sleeves designed by William Travilla. Travilla had been an American award winning
1980s Travilla Purple Velvet Strapless Dress With Detached Sleeves
By Travilla
Located in Portland, OR
This is an absolutely stunning vintage dress from William Travilla from the 1980's! We are
c1953 Travilla "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" Purple Silk Dress
By Travilla
Located in Rockwood, ON
During the 1940s William Travilla solely designed for the movies and many of the most iconic
Vintage William Travilla Red Plunging Halter Pleated Dress
By Travilla
Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire
William Travilla Red Satin Pleated Cocktail Halter Dress. A design of the dress worn by Marilyn
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Size: Unlabelled fits like a 2
William Travilla Vintage Red Pleated Satin Halterneck Party Evening Dress, 1970s
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
An incredible and rare vintage womens dress from the late 70s / early 80s by William Travilla for
William Travilla Vintage Cocktail Party Dress Purple Satin Bubble Draping Size 6
By Travilla
Located in Portland, OR
purple satin and has incredible pleating and draping details. William Travilla was one of Marilyn
Travilla's Valley of the Dolls "Neely O'Hara" Jeweled Jumpsuit with Cape
By Travilla
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Amazing jeweled jumpsuit with attached cape from William Travilla's costumes from the hit cult
1970's Travilla Chocolate Feather Chiffon Grecian Goddess One-Shoulder Gown
By Travilla
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
William Travilla designed costumes for films and also opened his own salon with best friend Bill
Travilla Purple Velvet Vintage Cocktail Dress Detached Sleeves Opera Gloves 1980
By Travilla
Located in Portland, OR
and is in excellent condition and I love the deep heart shaped bust line. William Travilla was one of
William Bill Travilla Vintage Silk Dress Houndstooth Plaid Tassel Print 8/10
By Travilla
Located in Portland, OR
This pretty silk vintage dress was designed by Bill Travilla, the designer who was one of Marilyn
1950's Jack Travilla Blush and cream Showgirl Dress
By William Travilla
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Jack's of Hollywood" signifying the accredited costume designer, William "Jack" Travilla, known for his
Thierry Mugler Red Silver Bullet Blazer Jacket Hiver Buick collection FW 1989
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning red Thierry Mugler blazer jacket with amazing silver bulllet details. Hiver Buick collection FW 1989. Adorned with chrome ornaments inspired by the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. V...
Dolce & Gabbana Satin & Lace Gathered Bustier Corset Top, Circa 2001
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Geneva, CH
Probably from the iconic 2001 Spring-Summer collection, this Dolce & Gabbana corset bustier top will for sure enhance your femininity ! Made from glossy powder pink satin, it's desig...
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford lace dress From his SS 1996 collection for Gucci Finest black lace Fully lined with nude silk Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 38 Seen in the AD campaig...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2002 Cutout Plunged Neckline Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2002 Cutout Plunged Neckline Black Dress IT 40 Gucci sleeveless black knee-length dress featuring ruffled shoulders, cutouts at front and back and concealed zi...
1960s White and Green Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
By British Crown Colony
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s Intricate White and Green beaded sequin floral pattern on white lace mini cocktail dress. Dress is lined in silk but sleeve in unlined. Size: best fit size 0/2 or 4 Bu...
Art Deco Lame Broche Opera Coat with Japanese Mink
Located in New York, NY
1920's lame broche gold and port opera coat .The fabric woven with art deco concentric circles and center dots. Trimmed with full natural Japanese mink shawl color and cuffs. Smalle...
Roberto Cavalli Blue & White Ming Gown Dress with Fur Trim Wrap S/S 2005 Sz 42IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Blue & White Ming Gown Dress with Fur Trim Wrap S/S 2005 Sz 42IT. This dress is marked a 42IT. Measurements not stretched reflect a small but has a lot of s...
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
Moschino Couture Dress with Sequin Peace Sign Back
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk halter dress from Moschino Couture. It is a wrap style dress which ties at the waist and has a band of gold sequins around the neck through to the back forming ...
Gorgeous 1950s 50s Couture Pink Vintage Mermaid Dress w/ Chantilly Lace + Sequin
Located in San Diego, CA
What a dress!!! This gorgeous 1950s mermaid dress could have easily been on any of the 50s starlets! Pink Chantilly lace, intermixed with sequins throughout. Fitted throughout the bo...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bodycon Open Back Polka Dot Black Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1991 Vintage Bodycon Open Back Polka Dot Black Mini Dress Size L - runs small Alaïa bodycon mini dress with textured polka dot print throughout, low back and sc...
1990s Alberta Ferretti Leather Size 8 Black Vintage 90s Sheath Dress LBD
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde mid 90s ALBERTA FERRETTI black leather and jersey dress! While mostly cut of soft black leather, double faced jersey is placed in all the right places. Panels at each sid...
$845
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Teal Green Blue Pink Flower Printed Cotton + Lace Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970s teal green / blue and pink cotton and lace maxi dress! Features a fitted spaghetti strap sleeveless bodice trimmed in lace on the front and back. Forgiving an...
New Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Silk Black Corset Belt Cocktail Dress It.38
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Corset Belt Cocktail Dress F/W 2003 Collection Italian size -38 Stretch Silk, Detachable Corset Belt, Back Zip Closure. Made in Italy. New without tag.
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2003 Corset Lace-Up Bustier Bra Bodycon Midi Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Naples, FL
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2003 Corset Lace-Up Bustier Bra Bodycon Midi Dress Condition: Good vintage condition. Please note size tag is missing.
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.