JEWELS Vintage 1950's Iridescent Beaded Gown Wedding Size 8-12
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of a embellished silk with iridescent beading and sequins in a floral pattern. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **...
Vintage 1970s Purple Gold Silk Maxi Gown with Belt, Size 6/8 Women's
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Raksha Purple and Gold long sleeve maxi gown with silk belt. Size :6/8 Medium
1950s Helena Barbieri Original Cream Silk Flocked Beaded Strapless Gown
By Helena Barbieri
Located in Gresham, OR
Fits a modern Size 8.
Christian Dior By John Galliano Blue silk Bias cut gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Christian Dior by John Galliano Blue seafoam silk charmeuse bias cut gown. Perfect for wedding gown or rehearsal dinner. fit size 8/ Medium B: 36” W: 30” H: 38” L: 56” front L...
MONIQUE LHUILLIER White Silk Bias Spaghetti Strap Wedding Gown Size 8
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Monique Lhuillier gown is composed of a bias cut silk with spaghetti straps. It is pull over style. In excellent pre-owned condition. **Please cross-reference measuremen...
MONIQUE LHUILLIER White Silk Wedding Gown with Halter & Rhinestones Size 6-8
By Monique Lhuillier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Monique Lhuillier gown is composed of a white bias cut silk and features a rhinestone applique at the empire waistline. There is a center back zipper closure, and train. In ex...
$15,000
Size: Small but fits Medium, too
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Wedding Gown w. Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Ivory silk with iridescent glass beads and pearl...
Stavropoulos 1970's Cream Silk Draped Silk Chiffon Gown
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Stavropoulos gown is composed of a bias cut cream silk chiffon. The spaghetti strap design is accentuated by a one shoulder drape. There is a center back zipper closure. Mea...
Rare 1948 Jacques Fath Beaded Chantilly Lace Dress Gown
By Jacques Fath
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French designer, Jacques Fath has been called the "Couturier's Couturier" and was considered one of the greatest couturiers of the 1950's. He was known for his outstanding opulent hi...
1950s Maurice Rentner Women's Light Creme Sequin Cocktail Dress
By Maurice Rentner
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant 1950s Maurice rentner light creme cocktail dress with iridescent sequin. Dress comes with silk belt. Size: 4 / small Measurement: Bust: 34 inches / Waist : 26 inches / dre...
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...
Gorgeous 1970s Hand-Beaded Silk Evening Dress Bohemian Gown
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous 1970s gown in the spirit of the 1920s, cut in breathtaking pure silk and entirely hand-embellished. The construction is deceptively simple: a loose, drop-waisted silhouette ...
Vintage 1970s Victoria Royal Purple Sequin 70s Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress Gown
By Lillie Rubin, Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
Approximately Size Medium Model in video is US Size 6 and 5’8 feet tall Measurements Bust: 36 to 38 inches Waist: 28 to 30 inches Hips: up to 42 inches Length (top back shoulder se...
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE Lesage Paris Betsy Bloomingdale Beaded 1960s Gown Size 2
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Givenchy Couture ensemble is composed of a strapless nude gown with draped bow detail and a Lesage Hand beaded blouse. The blouse features hook and eye closures. The gown featu...
$1,238Sale Price|24% Off
Size: Small
1960s An Original By Constantino White Beaded Couture Vintage Wedding Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 60s AN ORIGINAL BY CONSTANTINO white beaded, sequin, pearl long sleeve silk lace wedding dress ! Couture quality, with so much attention to details. Silk taffeta with...
$292
Size: Recommended; US 2 - 4 / UK 6 - 8
2000’s One Shoulder Cream nude Beaded Corsage Mesh Evening Maxi Dress - Gown
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Glamorous 2000’s cream vintage evening dress, crafted in a stretch mesh fabric with hand beaded decoration, asymmetric shoulder straps and flower corsage detail. The dress is sheer...
Carolina Herrera Ivory and Champagne Silk Layered Gown - 6
By Carolina Herrera
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carolina Herrera Ivory and Champagne Silk Layered Gown - 6 This very beautiful Herrera creation has a combination of Ivory and Champagne colored silk and silk chiffon pieces layered...
Pearls and Bugle Beads Embellished Crème Silk Gown by Pavé Beverly Hills Size 8
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A showstopper. Awards show worthy evening gown dripping with pearls and bugle beads from late 70s by Pavé Beverly Hills. The very high and Collection was available only at Pavé Bever...
1930S Cream Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Old Hollywood Gown
Located in New York, NY
1930S Cream Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Old Hollywood Gown
$6,500
Size: please refer to measurements
EAVIS & BROWN 90's Vintage Iridescent Beige Silk Embroidered Floral Gown Maxi
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier 1990's Vintage Iridescent beige silk Delicate hand embroidered floral pattern Invisible side zip No size tag, pl...
Leonard Paris 1970 Luxury Couture Maxi Dress 70s Silk Velvet Gown
By Leonard of Paris
Located in Berlin, BE
Devine Evening Dress, Leonard Paris 1970 Luxurious vintage couture gown amde of high quality silk velvet. Stunning shape and the most vibrant colours. Extremely are vintage couture....
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
Max Nugus Haute Couture 1990s Size 6 8 Pink Brown Ombre Chiffon Vintage 90s Gown
By Max Nugus Haute Couture, Max Nugus
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1990s MAX NUGUS HAUTE COUTURE ombre beaded silk chiffon full length evening dress! Warm colors of pink, peach and brown. Strapless underlay with an attached intricately bead...
Thierry Mugler Military Green Wrap Dress 1980s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous forest green wool military influence dress by Thierry Mugler. It has a small stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and 2 bodice patch pockets. The dress skirt wraps ac...
$1,650
Size: Small French 36
Jacques Heim Vintage 60s Ivory Lace Wedding Dress By Les mariées de Jacques Heim
By Jacques Heim
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Jacques Heim 1960's wedding dress. A breathtaking vintage ivory lace wedding dress by "Les Mariées de Jacques Heim," orig...
Roberto Cavalli Runway Sequin Sun Evening Gown and Cape F/W 2004 Size 40IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - Sequin runway evening gown with Swarovski crystal embellished sun cape. Neckline presents a sharp daring plunge to the navel. The back of the dress is held by jewe...
1970s Bellville Sassoon White Silk Sequin Embroidered Dress
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in London, GB
High-end British fashion house Bellville Sassoon was founded in 1953 by Belinda Bellville. Designer David Sassoon joined the company in 1958 and in 1970 the company was renamed Bellv...
LES HABITUDES 90's Couture Vintage Grey/Blue Beaded Bridal Wedding Dress Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created in an England atelier entirely by hand Vintage 1990's This ensemble is ELITE Grey/blue color, very very light toned, just a hint of ...
Versace Spring 2004 Charcoal Black Ruffled Jersey Mini Disco Dress
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slinky and sexy little 2000's does 1970's disco dress from Versace's Spring/Summer "Diva Alert" 2004 collection, designed by Donatella. Madonna wore the pink runway version of this d...
$5,039Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 42
UNWORN Versace 2007 Silk Goddess Evening Bridal Wedding Gown Maxi Dress 42
By Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Incredible Versace Grecian Goddess Silk Evening Gown Featured In The AD Campaign, Runway Show And Worn By Many Models & Celebs Like Jennifer, Liz, Leona, Daria and many more So...
1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes
By Madame Gres
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1981 Madame Gres haute couture dark scarlet silk taffeta skirt and blouse ensemble with matching high-heeled shoes size 6 1/2. Features the iconic Mme Gres gathered/balloon sleeve,...
$1,395Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Rare Spring 2005 Gucci Crocodile and Patent Leather Heels Mules Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New * Stunning in Black Patent Leather Spring 2005 * European Size: 37 * Crocodile Ankle Strap * Metallic Gold Insole * Brass Hardware * Patent Heel * 4.25" Heel * Comes...
1970s Halston Midnight Navy Blue Silk Velvet Vintage 70s Plunge Faux Wrap Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
The silk velvet on this amazing 1970s HALSTON midnight navy blue faux wrap dress is the most luxurious velvets that I have ever felt! I can only imagine how incredible it feels on (i...
$1,267Sale Price|35% Off
Size: 38.5
New Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Collectible Heels Sz 38.5
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New Size: 38.5 * Tom Ford Era Final Collection Heels This Collection was Featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art * Metallic Covered Heel * Double...
CHANEL suit pink jacket and dress S/S 1996
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL S/S 1996 Suit pink tweed wool jacket and dress 90% wool 10% nylon Lining: 100% silk Size FR 42 Made in France Excellent conditions Flat measures Jacket: Length cm. 49 ...
John Galliano black silk chiffon flapper dress with rhinestone straps, fw 1998
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black silk chiffon flapped dress with rhinestone straps Fall-Winter 1998
GALLIANO Vintage Black Silk Blend Textured Jacquard Halter Neck Evening Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage Jet black textured dotted jacquard pattern Silk blend, very soft Halter neck with open back Adjustable tie front Invisible side zip Size IT42 NWT's, no flaws I...
JOHN GALLIANO 1999 Vintage Silk Floral Brocade Little Black Slip Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage AW99 Jet black floral textured brocade pattern 100% silk Pullover Cute signature buttons in the front There is room to let the straps out an inch Size F40 fits...
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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