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1980's William Travilla Crushed Velvet Dress
1980's William Travilla Crushed Velvet Dress

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

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1980s American Evening Gowns

1960s William Travilla Green and Blue Sequin Dress
1960s William Travilla Green and Blue Sequin Dress

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

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Travilla Dress with Capelet 1970s
Travilla Dress with Capelet 1970s

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

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1970s American Day Dresses

Travilla Strapless Silk Strapless Gown 1970s
Travilla Strapless Silk Strapless Gown 1970s

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

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Travilla Vintage Metallic Hand Painted Flowers Nude Illusion Dress
Travilla Vintage Metallic Hand Painted Flowers Nude Illusion Dress

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

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1980s American Shift Cocktail Dresses

1970s Travilla for Neiman Marcus Pink Chiffon Angel Sleeve Gown
1970s Travilla for Neiman Marcus Pink Chiffon Angel Sleeve Gown

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

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William Travilla Vintage Black Evening Dress With Mesh Details
William Travilla Vintage Black Evening Dress With Mesh Details

William Travilla Vintage Black Evening Dress With Mesh Details

By William Travilla, Travilla

Located in Portland, OR

This vintage William Travilla evening dress has so many unique, fine details! The upper portion of

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Travilla Rose Pattern Pleated Evening Cocktail Dress Size 8.
Travilla Rose Pattern Pleated Evening Cocktail Dress Size 8.

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

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1986 Travilla Couture Whitney Houston Design Blue One-Shoulder Beaded Silk Gown
1986 Travilla Couture Whitney Houston Design Blue One-Shoulder Beaded Silk Gown

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

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1980s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage Travilla Pleated Chiffon Maxi Dress
Vintage Travilla Pleated Chiffon Maxi Dress

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

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1970s American Evening Gowns

1970's Travilla White Silk Crepe Gown with Unusual Cord Decoration
1970's Travilla White Silk Crepe Gown with Unusual Cord Decoration

1970's Travilla White Silk Crepe Gown with Unusual Cord Decoration

By William Travilla, Travilla

Located in New Hope, PA

Oscar winning Hollywood Costume Designer William Travilla is best known as the designer of the

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Travilla Brocade Dress With Velvet Bow Belt, 1950’s
Travilla Brocade Dress With Velvet Bow Belt, 1950’s

Travilla Brocade Dress With Velvet Bow Belt, 1950’s

By William Travilla, Travilla

Located in Atlanta, GA

1950’s Travilla ornate brocade dress with a built-in velvet bow belt. The rolled collar dress zips

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1950s American Formal Wear

Travilla Silk Applique Trim Dress 1970s
Travilla Silk Applique Trim Dress 1970s

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

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1970s American Day Dresses

Travilla 1970s Blue Floaty Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress with Sheer Sleeves
Travilla 1970s Blue Floaty Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress with Sheer Sleeves

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

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1970s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Travilla Lace Illusion Bodice Silk Chiffon Flowy Black Dress
Vintage Travilla Lace Illusion Bodice Silk Chiffon Flowy Black Dress

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

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Travilla Vintage Black Long Sleeve Flapper Fringe Cocktail Dress
1970s Travilla Vintage Black Long Sleeve Flapper Fringe Cocktail Dress

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

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Travillia Couture 1970s Hand Painted Kelly Green Silk Chiffon 70s Gown
Vintage Travillia Couture 1970s Hand Painted Kelly Green Silk Chiffon 70s Gown

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,...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Travilla 1950's Blue Silk Dress
Travilla 1950's Blue Silk Dress

Travilla 1950's Blue Silk Dress

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Size: approx. USA 8/10

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

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1950s American Day Dresses

Travilla Pleated Chiffon Halter Dress
Travilla Pleated Chiffon Halter Dress

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

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Travilla Kelly Green Gown with Beaded & Jeweled Bodice/Sleeves
Travilla Kelly Green Gown with Beaded & Jeweled Bodice/Sleeves

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

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1970s American Evening Gowns

c1953 Travilla "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" Purple Silk Dress
c1953 Travilla "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" Purple Silk Dress

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

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage William Travilla Red Plunging Halter Pleated Dress
Vintage William Travilla Red Plunging Halter Pleated Dress

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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1970s American Evening Dresses

William Travilla Vintage Red Pleated Satin Halterneck Party Evening Dress, 1970s
William Travilla Vintage Red Pleated Satin Halterneck Party Evening Dress, 1970s

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

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1970s Shift Cocktail Dresses

1950's Jack Travilla Blush and cream Showgirl Dress
1950's Jack Travilla Blush and cream Showgirl Dress

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

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary william travilla for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Green and more options on these pages.

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Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

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.