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 Boudreaux velvet dress has a deep v neckline, with detachable velvet belt to finis...
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 bodice is ruched to the hip with a swag caught up at a bow on the side.
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 synonymous with Marilyn Monroe for whom he worked as a costume designer from 1952.
Travilla Dress with Capelet 1970s
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress by William Travilla. It has a rounded neckline with an attached gathered elbow length caplet edged in black silk satin.
1970s Travilla Vintage Evening Dress with Purple Green + Black Flower Embroidery
By Travilla
Located in Sparks, NV
Unique bust with plunging neckline and strap detail. By William Travilla. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip with Hook Closure Marked Size: 12 Estimated Size: Medium Color: Bla...
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 silk.
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 evening gown !
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.
1980s Vintage Travilla Black Cocktail Dress with Illusion Lace, Size 8
By Travilla
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Designer William Travilla is famously known for dressing Marilyn Monroe, including some of her most memorable screen and public appearances, making Travilla pieces especially collect...
Travilla for Saks Fifth Ave Beverly Hills Beaded Lace and Silk Gown Size 16 NWOT
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Found unfit for wartime duties due to flat feet, William Travilla made his way to Hollywood and signed his first contract as costume designer at Columbia in 1941.
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.
Andre Tan evening bustier bow gown
Located in New York, NY
The dress was created by costume designer William Travilla and was used in one of the most famous scenes of the film.
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!
William Travilla Vintage 1970s Charcoal Gray Wool Blend Day Dress w Scarf Tie
By Travilla
Located in Portland, OR
The woman who originally owned this had a nice collection of William Travilla pieces and was a huge fan of the designer.
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.
1970's Travilla Couture Ivory Chiffon & Lace Illusion Dolman Sleeve Bridal Dress
By Travilla, William Travilla
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Extremely chic late 1970's ivory silk-chiffon and rose-print lace bridal dress from the iconic Travilla label. William Travilla designed costumes for films and also opened his own sa...
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 Sarris.
1986 Travilla Couture Whitney Houston Design Blue One-Shoulder Beaded Silk Gown
By William Travilla, Travilla
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
William Travilla designed costumes for films and also opened his own salon with best friend Bill Sarris.
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 designed Marilyn Monroe's infamous white pleated halter dress in The Seven Year Itch).
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 white silk halter dress Marilyn Monroe wore in the film The Seven Year Itch in 1955.
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 and hooks at the back with hooks and snaps at the belt. The gorgeous fabric is an...
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 designed some of the most iconic pieces in film history.
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 rhinestone covered silver buttons accent the corners. Back zip and hook and eye. Content...
Travilla Silk Applique Trim Dress 1970s
By William Travilla, 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 waist, a V neckline and a straight skirt.
Museum Quality 1970s Travilla Vintage Metallic Gold + Black Silk Jumpsuit Dress
By William Travilla, Travilla
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible museum quality vintage 1970s palazzo jumpsuit by William Travilla. Sheer silk midriff and balloon sleeves.
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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 embellishment at waist.
Travilla Marilyn Monroe sunburst pleated gold lame halter neck gown 1953
By Travilla
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Travilla Marilyn Monroe sunburst pleated gold lame halter neck gown 1953...Originally designed by William Travilla for Marilyn Monroe, to be worn in the film "Gentlemen Prefer Blonds...
Vintage Travilla Lace Illusion Bodice Silk Chiffon Flowy Black Dress
By William Travilla, Travilla
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Travilla silk chiffon black pleated dress, with gorgeous intricate lace bodice. Chic ruffle hem, with bell/balloon sleeves that snap shut at cuff. Looks incredible o...
1970s Travilla Vintage Black Long Sleeve Flapper Fringe Cocktail Dress
By William Travilla, Travilla
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage black cocktail dress with long fringe by Travilla. Fully lined with rear zip closure and snap closure at wrists. The marked size is 10, but the dress fits like a mod...
Vintage Travillia Couture 1970s Hand Painted Kelly Green Silk Chiffon 70s Gown
By William Travilla, 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 sleeves, bow at centre back waist, and gathered design at back skirt.
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-neck.
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 Kelly Green Gown with Beaded & Jeweled Bodice/Sleeves
By Travilla
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an opulent and luxurious kelly green chiffon gown with an elaborately beaded, sequined, and jeweled bodice and sleeves designed by William Travilla. Travilla had been an Amer...
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 fortunate to have had another one of these dresses that we sold a while back, that doesn't...
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 dresses from this time period, worn by some of the biggest stars, were created by him.
Vintage William Travilla Red Plunging Halter Pleated Dress
By Travilla
Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire
William Travilla Red Satin Pleated Cocktail Halter Dress.
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Size: Unlabelled fits like a 2
William Travilla Vintage Red Pleated Satin Halterneck Party Evening Dress, 1970s
By William Travilla, Travilla
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
An incredible and rare vintage womens dress from the late 70s / early 80s by William Travilla for his Travilla label. William Travilla is best known for his Oscar winning costume des...
William Travilla Vintage Cocktail Party Dress Purple Satin Bubble Draping Size 6
By Travilla
Located in Portland, OR
William Travilla was one of Marilyn Monroe's favorite designers and it's not difficult to see why!
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 movie Valley of the Dolls.
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 Sarris.
Travilla Purple Velvet Vintage Cocktail Dress Detached Sleeves Opera Gloves 1980
By Travilla
Located in Portland, OR
This collectible vintage dress is from the early 1980's and is in excellent condition and I love the deep heart shaped bust line. William Travilla was one of Marilyn Monroe's favorit...
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 Monroe's favorites! He designed the costumes for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Ma...
1950's Jack Travilla Blush and cream Showgirl Dress
By William Travilla
Located in San Francisco, CA
The designer tag says "Jack's of Hollywood" signifying the accredited costume designer, William "Jack" Travilla, known for his film costumes during the 1950's.
$12,309
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...
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
$7,670
Size: Equivalent size 35/36 France
A Pierre Balmain Ottoman Silk Faille Couture Ball-Gown N° 83213 Paris Circa 1958
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958 France A yellow banana ottoman silk faille ball-gown or ceremonial long dress. Boned bodice with large plunge neckline and cream oblique pleated shape faille on the ches...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
1980s Saint Laurent Hot Pink Spring Gabardine Pleated Pant & Sailor Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Yves Saint Laurent hot pink spring 2-piece pant ensemble: Wool gabardine pant and sailor-style top. Pants are pleated at hip with full straight leg and side slit pockets. Sail...
Off-white satin beaded evening dress Neiman Marcus Circa 1950's
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white satin beaded evening dress. Tulle and acetate petticoat. Boned bustier. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. size 38 (FR) M
1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits like a modern size small. The bust meas...
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2006 John Galliano Vintage Runway silk floral drape dress FR34 XS
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR 2006 John Galliano Vintage Runway red silk black floral drape dress FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/E00996 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: AW 2006 - Runway Mat...
$14,702
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
Emanuel Ungaro Ethereal Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Dress Gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emanuel Ungaro dreamlike evening dress fashioned of layers of silk chiffon. Shade is a very soft pearl white with underdress of light blue. So it creates an attractive visual sha...
$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...
$9,300
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk bias cut evening dress, ss 2005
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black silk evening dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Cowl neckline with long ties to the shoulder ▪ Spaghetti straps ▪ Bias-cut ▪ White trim ▪ Asymmetric hemline w...
Gucci Silk Brocade Open Back Dress
By Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk dress from Gucci in a gold, rust and olive brocade fern pattern on a black background. It is a semi fitted dress with long zipper cuff sleeves and fabulous flatterin...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Alexander McQueen Runway Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2008 Size 38IT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Alexander McQueen Runway Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2008 Size 38IT
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.