Wilson Abbott Wilson Folmar 1950 Coral Gold Bead & Sequin Gold Lame Sheath dress
By Edward Abbott
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1950s Coral & gold beads with gold sequins, gold lame sheath cocktail dress by Wilson Abbott Wilson
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Wilson Folmar
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1970s Wilson Folmar Red and Gold Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's Wilson Folmar sleeveless Indian sari influenced gown. Fiery red chiffon with a faint white
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1970s American Evening Gowns
Wilson Folmar for Edward Abbott Cocktail Dress
Located in New Hope, PA
Wison Folmar designed for Jay-Thorpe and Maurice Rentner before moving to Edward Abbott in the 1950
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Wilson Folmar for Edward Abbott Vintage 1960s 60s Black Ruffle Cocktail Dress
By Edward Abbott
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage cocktail dress by one of our favorite vintage designers: Wilson Folmar for
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Wilson Folmar for Edward Abbott Metallic Cream Floral Print Dress, Late 1950s
By Edward Abbott
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wilson Folmar for Edward Abbott late 1950's metallic cream, pink, green, and gold floral print
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1950s Cocktail Dresses
Edward Abbott Vintage 1960s Metallic Gold Brocade Coat
By Edward Abbott
Located in Sparks, NV
: Brocade Label: Edward Abbott/ Wilson Folmar Measurements: Bust: Up To 42" Waist: Free Hips: Free
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1960s American Jackets
Vintage 1960's Edward Abbott Black Silk Cape Train Draped Dress
By Edward Abbott
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning asymmetrically draped silk cocktail dress by Wilson Folmar for Edward Abbott. The ruched
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
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La Perla vintage silk nightgown dress
By La Perla
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
La Perla vintage silk nightgown dress Size 3 Excellent condition, a couple of micro-spots, see photo
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Custom-Made 1990s Valentino Large Red Dyed Full-Body Fox Fur Fling
By Valentino, Valentino Couture
Located in Gresham, OR
Custom-Made 1990s Valentino Large Red Dyed Full-Body Fox Fur Fling: Unmarked but confirmed, custom piece from the House of Valentino for a private client, this is an extravagant, ove...
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1990s Italian Stoles
Chanel Silk Charmeuse Ribbon Trim Cocktail Dress Circa 1990s
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Silk charmeuse ribbon trim cocktail dress c 1990s Size 34 The elegant Chanel black silk evening dress is designed with slit detail on both shoulders accented with black ribb...
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses
UNWORN 3PCS Chanel Camellia Jacquard Pearl Suit Ensemble Bridal Engagement 34
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Chanel Signature Ensemble THE perfect outfit for your engagement or wedding Consisting of 3 pieces - Lace Blouse, Skirt and Jacket Can be worn as a complete outfit or each ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Skirt Suits
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Runway Structured Silk Military Blazer F/W 2004
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptionally rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche structured silk blazer from the Fall/Winter 2004 runway collection, one of the most iconic seasons of Ford’s tenure ...
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Early 2000s French Blazers
1999 Gianni Versace Couture Sparkly Pastel Pink Strapless Bustier Cocktail Dress
$1,410
Size: Recommended Size; UK 4-6
1999 Gianni Versace Couture Sparkly Pastel Pink Strapless Bustier Cocktail Dress
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Sheffield, GB
A superbly crafted Gianni Versace Couture dress from 1999. Designed from a pastel pink linen with a silver metallic lamé textured finish, the dress has a hand stitched pleated ruffle...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2004 Black Wool & Silk Longline Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 2004 collection, Features a structured longline fit, sculptural black jacquard with a subtle quilted texture, the design is finished with a su...
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Early 2000s French Coats and Outerwear
90s Gianfranco Ferre Cream Lace Cocktail Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre Cream Lace spaghetti strap cocktail dress with embroidery. Perfect for wedding or rehearsal dinner. Size 4/6 Measurement : Bust 36”/ W 31”/ H : 36”/ Length: 34.5”
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1990s Italian Wedding Dresses
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2003 Military Khaki Bondage Set
$4,480
Size: FR 40 - IT 44 - UK 12 - US 8
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2003 Military Khaki Bondage Set
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by John Galliano - Sold by Skof.Archive - Fall Winter 2003 Collection - Military Khaki Bondage Set - Off-shoulder corseted top with functional cargo pockets on the shoulde...
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Early 2000s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Lolita Lempicka Red Silk Beaded Halter Dress, Spring/Summer 2001
By Lolita Lempicka
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
A rare and romantic piece from Lolita Lempicka’s Spring/Summer 2001 collection, this red silk dress embodies the designer’s whimsical, feminine aesthetic. Cut with a halter neckline...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Cotton striped bustier dress JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER JEANS
By Gaultier Jeans
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton striped bustier dress with branded snap closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side with bow and eyelet. Smocks on the side of the bust. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
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1990s Indian Day Dresses
Vintage Paco Rabanne S/S 2004 Translucent PVC Mini Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in London, GB
Vintage Paco Rabanne Spring Summer 2004 PVC transparent mini dress. This iconic piece is constructed from translucent circular discs linked together with fine metal rings, it reflect...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
John Galliano dress Winter 2007
By John Galliano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JOHN GALLIANO - (Made in France) Long black silk and tulle dress with short sleeves. Waist and sleeves embroidered with pearls, sequins, and rhinestones. Size 44FR indicated. 2007 Fa...
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Early 2000s European Ballerina Dresses
ALAÏA Rare Runway F/W 1986 Turquoise Blue Ribbed Zip Knit Cardigan Sweater
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
From Azzedine Alaïa’s Fall 1986 runway collection, this rare cardigan is a striking example of the designer’s mastery of sculptural knitwear. Crafted in turquoise stretch wool knit, ...
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1980s French Cardigans
Emmanuel Ungaro skirt Couture
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNGARO - Long white lace skirt. Underskirt ornamented with an impressive tulle slip skirt. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Waist: 32 c...
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1990s European Puff Skirts
Gianfranco Ferré set Winter 1992
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GIANFRANCO FERRÉ - (Made in Italy) Set composed of a lace jacket edged with trimmings, a long-sleeve top, and straight trousers. Leather belt topped with golden lurex threads. Golden...
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1990s Italian Trouser Pant Suits
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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.
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