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 William Travilla, 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 Travilla, William 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
1980s Vintage Travilla Black Cocktail Dress with Illusion Lace, Size 8
By Travilla
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
associated with the legendary house. Designer William Travilla is famously known for dressing Marilyn Monroe
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 William Travilla, 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 William Travilla, 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 William Travilla, 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 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
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 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
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
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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 William Travilla, 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 William Travilla, 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 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
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
ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Rubiera, RE
ROBERTO CAVALLI Long dress, black background, floral pattern, thin straps. Deep neckline on the back. 90% polyamide/nylon 10% Elastane/Spandex SIZE L Made in Italy Flat measurements:...
1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
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...
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 ...
Gucci 2004 by Tom Ford Slipper Satin Silver Harlowesque Bias Cut Out Dress Gown
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and chic Tom Ford's 1930's style gown for Gucci showcases a bias cut silhouette coveted by many. Designed with cut out bodice with center tie and dramatic open back with trai...
$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...
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
By Tom Ford for Gucci, 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...
Vintage 1950's Green Tulle Strapless Evening Gown Lace Evening Dress UK 6 US 2
Located in Nashville, TN
A phenomenal piece to behold, this original 1950's evening gown, rendered in forest green tulle, sea green lace and lined in fern green rayon, accented by delicate silver claw set rh...
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...
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...
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
$1,712
Size: UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1940s Red Crepe Silk Floral Beaded Evening Gown 1940s Dress US 6 UK 10
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1940's crepe silk gown, rendered in the most vibrant shade of vermilion red and embellished with gold lamé soutache embroidery surrounding floral beadwork in sh...
Alexander McQueen black low plunge evening dress, fw 1998
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen black evening maxi dress with draped low plunge neckline. Fall-Winter 1998
Roberto Cavalli c.2005 Bustier Abstract Print Train Maxi Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli c.2005 Bustier Bra Abstract Print Train Maxi Evening Dress Gown IT 42
Chanel Vintage Fall/Winter 1992 Black Lesage Ribbon Silk Bodycon Midi Dress
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The Chanel Vintage Fall 1992 black silk bodycon midi dress is a piece of fashion history, famously seen on supermodel Eva Herzigová as she graced the runway. This iconic design captu...
New Atelier Versace S/S 1994 Collection Velvet Lace Purple Pink Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Atelier Versace Velvet Lace Watercolor Purple/Pink Dress Gown S/S 1994 Collection Purple and Pink Watercolor Crushed Velvet and Lace, Corset Style, Fully Lined in Crinkle Silk, 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.