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Vintage Wayne Clark Size 12 Hot Pink Fuchsia + Black Silk Strapless 1990s Gown
By Wayne Clark
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 90s WAYNE CLARK fuchsia and black strapless mermaid evening dress!
Deadstock Wayne Clark Couture Vintage Wool 1980s Dress New With Original Tags
By Wayne Clark
Located in Portland, OR
This dress is very hard to capture in photographs, but it is a stunning vintage wool Wayne Clark dress with a full skirt and a cinched waist.
1980s WAYNE CLARK LONG SLEEVE COCKTAIL DRESS
By Wayne Clark
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1980s Wayne Clark dress is pure magic— the majestic purple color somehow looks amazing on everyone.
Wayne Clark Fringed Red Evening Dress
By Wayne Clark
Located in Alford, MA
This red fringed gown exhibits Wayne Clark's flair for the dramatic. A fixture on the Canadian fashion scene since the 1970s, Clark is known especially for his Hollywood-inspired eve...
1980s Wayne Clark /Aline Marelle plaid punk dress
By Wayne Clark
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Canadian designer Wayne Clark apprenticed at Hardy Amies in London, returning to Canada in 1977 he designed for Aline Marelle until he opened his own company in 1989...From the 1980s...
Wayne Clark Pleated Silver Lamé and Black Gown
By Wayne Clark
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Wayne Clark accordion pleated bat-wing silver lamé and black disco gown with open back and cummerbund belt included. Canadian size 4, US size 2
Wayne Clark Black Lace Cocktail Dress 8 US
By Wayne Clark
Located in Port Hope, ON
This cocktail dress has a floral lace design with a peach colored lining. The dress is held up by satin thin spagetti straps and there is a bodice design with three bow. The necklin...
1980s Chiffon Wayne Clark Plunge Dress
By Wayne Clark
Located in Rockwood, ON
This dress is astounding. It is absolutely in your face sexy and makes no apologies for it. Made of a silk chiffon crepe it drapes beautifully and it is cut on the bias so moves to f...
1980s Wayne Clark Backless Silver Glitter Trained Chiffon Dress
By Wayne Clark
Located in Rockwood, ON
If you loved the volume and excess of the eighties this dress will make you fall in love. It is very unusual in many aspects but once on the body it really looks wonderful. It is mad...
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Vintage Wayne Clark Green Silk Chiffon Strapless Evening Dress With Wrap Shawl
By Wayne Clark
Located in Portland, OR
This elegant full length green silk chiffon Wayne Clark dress was purchased at the couture boutique Harriet Kassman in Washington DC.
$250
Size: Recommended Size; UK 8-10
2000’s Hot Pink Fuchsia Snakeskin Print Long Ruffled Evening Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
A sublime 2000’s Y2K patterned dress in a full length Snakeskin effect. With spaghetti straps, ruffle detail, fitted silhouette and floor length hem, with slit up the leg. The dress ...
PIERRE BALMAIN 1980s Hot Pink Taffeta Flamenco Style Strapless Party Dress, SZ 2
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Richardson, TX
This vintage Pierre Balmain strapless party or cocktail dress, circa late 1980s, is fashioned from crisp hot-pink taffeta trimmed with contrasting black ribbon. The dramatic design c...
$762Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 40
Alexander McQueen 1990s Vintage Fucsia Viscose Adjustable Flared Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Capri, IT
Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress McQueen adjustable flared dress totally made in italy size 40 composition: viscose
Badgley Mischka Fuchsia Bright Pink Draped Long Evening Dress Size 6
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This dress is draped so beautifully designed by the American powerhouse duo of Badgley Mischka. The sleeveless bustier is boned inside and ruched to hug and curve the body. The pleat...
Vintage 1980s Victor Costa for Saks Strapless Fuchsia Rosette Evening Gown US 4
By Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Avenue, Victor Costa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A striking vintage Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Avenue strapless evening gown executed in brilliant fuchsia matte satin. Designed with an elegantly fitted architectural bodice, the g...
Vintage 1950s Hot Pink Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress with Embelishment
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1950s Hot pink silk strapless cocktail dress with beaded bust and peplum hem. Bust: 34 inches / Waist: 29” / dress length ; 33
Vintage 80"s Black Velvet and Pink Taffeta Gown - 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 80"s black velvet top with crystals, and pink taffeta bottom. Length 46", bust 32", waist 26". Size 4
Victor Costa 80s Bergdorf Goodman Vintage Hot Pink Chiffon Off - Shoulder Dress
By Victor Costa, Bergdorf Goodman
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage late 1980s VICTOR COSTA for BERGDORF GOODMAN hot pink fuchsia chiffon off-the-shoulder ruched dress! Flattering fitted ruched bodice on the front and back, with an attac...
1980s Strapless Hot Pink Taffeta Ruched cocktail dress
By Frank Usher
Located in Sheffield, GB
A fun and vibrant 1980's Frank Usher Cocktail Dress in a ruched Hot pink taffeta. The dress features a strapless silhouette, fanned hem line and concealed zip up the side closure. ...
$1,250
Size: Small - Medium
Bill Blass Vintage Raspberry Pink + Black Color Block Grecian One Shoulder Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage BILL BLASS raspberry pink and black color blocked one shoulder Grecian evening dress! Features buttons at the top of the shoulder. Hidden zipper up the side. Flowy fi...
Louis Feraud Vintage 1990s Pink Silk Evening Gown Draped Back Size 10
By Louis Feraud, Louis Feraud Paris
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
An effortlessly elegant piece that captures the refined minimalism of the era, this gown is beautifully crafted from fluid pink silk and designed with a striking draped back for adde...
1980s Victor Costa Red + Pink + Purple Silk Taffeta Size 6 Hi Lo 80s Gown Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible Avant Garde 1980s VICTOR COSTA lipstick red, fuchsia pink and purple color block strapless hi-lo flamenco style evening gown! Flattering ruched boned bodice holds everythi...
Vicky Tiel Couture 1980's Hot Pink Satin Strapless Evening Dress with Rhinestone
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning piece is brought to you by the renowned designer Vicky Tiel, showcasing her unique style from the dynamic 1980s era. Crafted from fuchsia satin, this strapless gown emu...
Victor Costa Black and Pink Silk Cocktail Dress, Circa 1980s
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is black silk cocktail dress with a hot pink underlay by Victor Costa, from the 1980's. The dress is strapless with a structured bodice, a bow on the side hip, and a zipper up t...
Stunning vintage pink and purple gown by Bruce Oldfield
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in London, GB
A glamorous gown from the 1970s by British designer Bruce Oldfield. In a stunning colour clash of bright pink and deep purple,this gown is a real head turner. It has a halter neck ,a...
Fushia and black satin bustier evening gown with beaded work Bill Blass
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Fushia and black satin bustier evening gown with beaded work. Boned. 2 zips in the middle back, one on the bustier one on the dress. Fabric composition: Satin polyester SIZE 8
Spectacular French Art Deco Beaded 'Flapper' Evening Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
Black silk gauze, heavily embroidered with irridized paillettes creating swirling complex patterns highlighted with densely embroidered irridized flowers. The heavy ornamentation of ...
$595Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
Amazing 1970s Vintage One Shoulder Black Sequin Silk 70s Evening Dress Gown
By Mike Benet Formals, MIKE BENET
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s one shoulder black sequin silk Grecian inspired Toga evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout the entire bodice. Soft blac...
Sophie Sitbon Cage Dress
By Sophie Sitbon, Sophie Sitbon Paris
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black dress from French designer Sophie Sitbon. It is a simple sleeveless crew neck dress with horizontal cut outs across the midriff, upper chest and sides. The back is...
John Galliano Pure Silk 1920s Style Flapper Pastel Print floaty Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
Delicate pastel coloured pure silk 'John Galliano' abstract floral patterned dress, cut in a typical 1920's 'Garçonne' style with a gliding asymmetrical drop waist. MADE IN ITALY. ...
Vintage Gianfranco Ferre 90s Size 46 / 10 Black Jersey Racerback Midi Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 1990s GIANFRANCO FERRE black jersey racerback midi dress ! Features. A draped high neck with a tailored bodice. The back reveals just the right amount of skin. Hidden zippe...
Sophie Sitbon Vintage Cage Sleeve Dress 1990s
By Sophie Sitbon, Sophie Sitbon Paris
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great little black dress from Sophie Sitbon, Paris. It is a simple V neck semi fitted dress with great cage sleeves comprised of finished strips of arm length fabric. The effect ...
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 ...
Spectacular 1960s /1970s Couture Black Jersey Feathers Wide Leg 60s Jumpsuit 70s
Located in San Diego, CA
Model in video is a US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall. Lots of stretch to fit up to a Size 8 / 10 Absolutely sensational late 1960s / early 1970s black jersey couture palazzo leg jumpsuit...
GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage 1996 red scaled leather silver Horsebit heels EU37
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI Tom Ford Vintage 1996 red scaled leather silver Horsebit heels EU37 Reference: GIYG/A00373 Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Collection: SS1996 Material: Leather Color: Burgundy ...
2000S ATELIER VERSACE GIANNI Black Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded and Metal Mesh
By Atelier Versace
Located in New York, NY
This dress is tagged size 42, however the fit is very small. We recommend size 2 or smaller. 2000S ATELIER VERSACE GIANNI Black Silk Chiffon Haute Couture Crystal Beaded Silk chiffo...
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2000 Large Logo Monogram Diorissimo Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2000 Large Gold Logo Monogram Diorissimo Dress Size: FR 40 Condition: Excellent
GIORGIO ARMANI Rare Archival Runway S/S 1996 Black Silk Organza Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A rarely seen piece from Giorgio Armani’s Spring/Summer 1996 runway collection, this black silk organza gown captures the essence of Armani’s ’90s era—fluid, sensual, and steeped in ...
Torso Creations Canary Silk Crepe Micro-Mini Dress w Extravagant Ostrich Trim
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Canary Silk Crepe Micro-Mini Dress w Extravagant Ostrich Trim: Tank cut neck, fully lined and zippered back. Would be perfect for any costume ball! US size 4-6.
Rare 2013 Versace Atelier Gold Metal Fringe Tie Dyed Gabardine Dress
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Atelier Versace Gold Chain Fringe Dress — Haute Couture 2013 As seen on Jennifer Lopez and Celine Dion Rare museum-level piece. Archive treasure. An iconic creation from Donatella V...
2007 Jenny Packham Teal Sequinned Slip Dress
By Jenny Packham
Located in London, GB
Jenny Packham sequin-smothered gown, probably Fall 2007 collection. This striking teal colour was featured extensively on similar runway designs and this was the designer label brie...
Black satin cocktail dress THIERRY MUGLER
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin cocktail dress. Snap closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. Gather on the middle front. Shoulder pad. Pocket on both side. SIZE 38 (Fr) but fit S
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.