Vintage Luxury Evening Dresses and Gowns

Elegant Geoffrey Beene Jersey and Lame Dress from the 1980's. Super soft deep forest green silk and cashmere jersey with gold accents. Fitted bod...

Elegant Rudi Gernreich Gold Lurex Knit Lame Ruffle Trimmed Gown from Fall 1968. Lurex Ruff and frilled cuffs. Unlabeled, made for Harmon Knitwear. Small size. Back zip entry. Bodice ...

Hattie Sequin Animal Print Dress from the 1980's sold by famed retailer, Hatties of Michigan. Silk chiffon easy T shirt dress with abstract animal print with silver sequin over lay. ...

Charming Jean Desses Pret a Porter Silk Point D'esprit Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Fitted bodice with boned corset of dotted tulle over taffeta with silk satin banding at bust an...

Sexy Donna Karan Draped and Bugle Beaded Gown from the early 2000's. Amazing design represented by 2 asymetrical scarf motifs with bugle beaded accents on bodice. Unusual straps are ...

Elegant Madame Gres Anthracite Silk Crepe Ensemble from the 1970's. Simple ensemble with underdress and top. Top slips over head with button at neck and open sides. Easy bateau neckl...

Disco Era Gold Lame Ensemble from the 1970's. 2 Piece wrap jacket with swirled full trumpet skirt. Wrap jacket with inserted belt and peplum. Skirt is cut in a swirl design with full...

Mary McFadden Pleated and Beaded Organza Gown from the 1990's. Signature Fortuny pleated bodice with beaded and sequin embroidered waist and full organza skirt. Full skirt is of pat...

John Galliano Fall/Winter 2001 collection Bias Cut Evening dress of his favorite satin backed crepe. Draped bodice with faux floral lace camisole and knotted ivory velvet ribbon deco...

A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96. Of Bianchini Férier ivory and black satin backed rayon acetate crêpe inset with intarsia'd black chiffon and satin embroidered in white silk running stitch embroidered carnation flower heads and unfurling leaf designs. Gently cowled neckline and back. Due to the complex design and construction very few of these dresses were put into production, and sold. There are no traditional seams on sides and the fit of the dress is integrated into the inserted black floral patterns onto the bias cut base. In the period, they cost $5000 US dollars and upwards depending on the retail establishment through special order. John Galliano’s 1995...

Special Cloque Sheath Gown from the 1960's with unusual yoke detailing in crinkled crepe. The neckline has a series of "bows" arranged vertically along the neckline. Fitted sheath sh...

Charming Bias Silk Chiffon Beaded Dance Dress from the 1980's. Retailed by Mary Jane Denzer, a well known NY retailer who specialized in designer gowns, but who was also known to rem...

Austere and Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Beaded Gown from the 1930's, retailed by Saks Fifth Ave. NY. Elaborate hand beading at the neck, cuffs and pocket openings. Strong shouldered...

Elegant Beaded Crepe and Self Fabric Bias Rope Trimmed Gown from the 1940's. Beautiful and Unusual design with yards of crepe bias rope used as self trim. A cascade of these ropes tr...

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Dance Dress from the 1920's. Pull over tank top style with 2 tiers of flounces for great movement when you walk, 1920's USA. Small size.

Silk Chiffon Rasberry Sheer Boho Gown with dipping side hemline from the 1970's. Floaty silk chiffon in 2 different striped prints are spliced to great effect with huge balloon sleev...

Elegant Art Deco Tunic Dress of black silk chiffon with diamond and radiating patterns of iridescent purple beads throughout. Sheer dress slips over the head with sides open to hip w...

A rare very find, rare Charles James Brown Satin Black Velvet Cocktail Dress. Dating from the 1950's this design is well recognized as his ...

Charming Cotton Lace and Silk Satin Cocktail Suit from the 1940's. Strong shouldered, fitted suit in silk satin with full gathered sleeves. Both bodice and skirt are overlaid in cott...

Elegant John Galliano textured weave black wool crepe dinner suit, Fall-Winter 1999 Maori collection. The asymmetrical cut jacket drapes into a self fabric "scarf" which nips in wais...

Charming Guy Laroche Hot Pink Silk Gazar Pouf Dress from the 1980's. Slubbed silk gazar is similar to an organza with a striated texture. Charming cocktail pouf shaped skirt from nipped waist with large cape collar...

Stunning Yves Saint Laurent by Alber Elbaz Fully Bugle Beaded Sheath from the 2000's. Simple yet elegant cut as a hand embroidered li...

Early Oscar de la Renta Beaded Sheath with bohemian vibes from the 1960's. Silk chiffon Art Nouveau print shot with gold lurex. Colorful bead work at neckline and wrists. Lined with ...

Marie Pierre Tattarachi's black matte jersey gown with dramatic back interest. Large padded roll shoulders, a vestige of the precedent disco pe...

Oscar de la Renta Dramatic Ruched Tulle and Satin Gown from the 2000's. Cream silk satin is completely overlaid in ruched black tulle for a period French Haute Couture look. Oscar de...

1930's Silk Satin Floral Gown made of Paul Poiret Designed Textile. Elegant design with draped bodice caught up into a large bow on left shouder. Simple straight cut with a circular ...

Genny by Versace Draped Lurex Velvet Cocktail Dress from the 1980's. Oversized shoulders and deep plunge accented with a gold lame textile rose. Dress...

Vicky Tiel, Paris Silk Crepe and Taffeta Strapless Dress from the 1990's. Heavy silk crepe with paper silk taffeta ruched, exaggerated puff sleeves. Interior boning, simple and elega...

Bob Mackie Cashmere Knit Gown of ribbed knit from the 1990's. Long gown with strong shoulders. A checkerboard bib effect on front with ribbed rasberry knit trim which frames the bib ...

Extravagant Jiki, Monaco Studded Suede and Satin Ensemble from the 1990's. Royal blue suede cropped top set with pave rhinestones in crystal and blue. Matching skirt has a matching s...

Andre Courreges Couture Pop Maxi Gown of vibrant orange wool with sheer floral inserts at neckline with sequin centers. Clean lined silhouette with slight A lined flare at hem. Desig...

Amazing Mountain Artisans Applique Gown with heavy bohemain vibes retailed by Bergdorf Goodman in the 1970's. Pale dove grey rayon-cotton faille gown...

Mignon Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Silk taffeta is tucked through the waist which opens into a full bouffant bubble skirt supported inside with tulle. Dress...

Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the City 2, the movie. The iconic Dior newsprint dress...

Donna Karan Collection's Sexy Draped Jersey Dress in deep chocolate stretch rayon jersey with greenish gold knit tulle cascade. Donna Karan gowns are seemingly simple in cut but are ...

Iconic Chanel High Neck Column Heavy Silk Crepe Gown from the 1980's by Karl Lagerfeld. High collar is ruched, pleated and fastened with CC logo buttons. One piece gown with sleeveless blouson bodice with long tucks on skirt which release to pleats at the knee. Designed to worn with statement jeweled Gripoix poured glass or gold and pearl chain...

Quintessential Timeless Retro Satin Glamour Gown from the 1940's. Of Silk Satin with twist detail at waist which extends onto hips with horsehair supported bands. Strong shoulders wi...

Iconic Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Lace Inserted Silk Crepe Gown from the 1970's. Made in the period when Lagerfeld helmed the direction of Chloe w...

Oscar de la Renta Gilt Floral Reembroidered Lace Mini Baby Doll Dress from the 1960's. Designed as a mini with full sheer sleeves with a faux bolero edged in elaborate gold bullion and rhinestone trim with gilt hoops. Opens down front with hooks and snaps with built in tulle crinoline. Retailed by L.A. Schulman, White Plains...

Floaty Hanae Mori Haute Couture Chiffon Caftan Gown from the 1980's. Signature, dreamy cloud and sea gull silk chiffon print is used for a caftan...

Unusual Bill Blass Bicolor Crepe Balloon Jumpsuit from the 1960's designed for Maurice Rentner. Heavy silk blend crepe in sherbert pink and mint which wraps and ties at shoulder wit...

Oscar de la Renta Beaded Black Silk Column with empire cut. Elaborately beaded bodice in tinsel, crystals, beads, embroidery and silk covered "stones". Motif continues to back where there is a blk satin bow. Straps cut wide to sit on the shoulders. 2 slash pockets in front seams. Size 6 USA.

Elegant Peach Silk Chiffon Art Deco Pleated Edge Trimmed Gown from the 1930's. Pleated trim is used to edge the cape collar, sleeves and create neckline flowers. Hook and eye closure at neck with pleated detail down front. Full bias skirt...

Bill Blass Ruffle Trimmed Shirt Dress in heavy silk crepe with large diamonte buttons. Easy straight cut with large shoulder pads with ruffle trimmed plack...

Elegant Geoffrey Beene Satin and Soutache Dance Dress of black silk satin, ribbon lace with nude silk organza lace trimmed petticoat. Luxurious ribbon soutache embroidery...

Extravagant and iconic Bill Blass 2 toned Silk Taffeta Bow Gown with black silk crepe body. Dramatic design which creates a faux wrapped bow across bust and s...

Marc Bouwer Glamour Matte Jersey Jet Studded Evening Dress designed for 80's club hopping. A large jeweled studded flounce is gathered from neckline with a matching jeweled ruffle at...

Elegant Carolyne Roehm Strapless Burgundy Organza Gown with gathered bodice line which drapes into a pegged shape at hem. Patterned washed silk organza ...

Dramatic Retro Silk Satin Embroidered Dressing Gown from the 1940's. Shirtwaist style in slinky black silk satin with Art Deco style soutache embroidery...

Lovely Art Deco Burn Out Velvet Gown from the 1930's. Typical bias slim cut velvet with flutter sleeves with incredible sheer Art Deco arrow designs ra...

Black Rayon Crepe and Gold Kid Leather One Piece Deco Gown from the late 1930's, early 1940's. Pleated faux wrap design with large exaggerated collar and amazing gold kid applique Deco...

Unique and dramatic Paule Nelson Crochet and Silk Chiffon Pleated Gown, Italy. Black silk chiffon fully knife pleated skirt and sleeves are attached to hand crochet striped tunic in black and fuschia. Beautiful quality construction from a rare Italian label. Self covered buttons on wide cuffs. Vintage size 10, Modern 4-6. Lovely Italian handwork. Fully lined with back zip. 1970's Italy. Retailed by Stanley Korshak.

John Anthony Sexy Matte Jersey Wrap Dress. Great classic wrap style with one hook closure with draped cascade knot at hip. Dress has an interior gros...

Chic and sober Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Crepe Back Satin Stretch Cheongsam, from the 1990's. Slim cut stretch crepe with satin interior with brass steampunk hooks that close the asymmetrical closure to neck. Gaultier's mixmaster version of traditional Chinese dress...

Iconic Geoffrey Beene Satin Angel Wing Jersey Dress. Black wool jersey sheath with applied topstitched satin wings trimmed in antique gold lame trim. Simple easy shape with design th...

Amazing Kristyna Kitsis Rayon Matte Jersey Peekaoo Scarf Point Dress, UK from the 1980's. Unusual design with open portholes at hip level with sheer scarves piped in grey attached to each opening which form a multiple knife point hem. Designer Kristyna Kitsis now specializes in custom latex couture with her line Ectomorph, but this is one of her rare early matte jersey club dresses...

Elegant Silk Chiffon Sequin Ruffle Dress made for Saks Fifth Ave. Simple sheath shape with puffy sleeves and tight ruffled collar, all sequined with a fol...

Amazing Technicolor Silk Chiffon and Sequined Gown from the 1970's. Designer label has been removed but quality is beautiful. Vibrant tropical striped silk chiffon with matching tonal sequin bodice and waist band. Full pleated skirt as well as full sheer kimono...

Arnold Scassi Ruched Strapless Floral Lace Net Gown with focal bow and large skirt with petticoats from the 1980's. A stiffened floral printed lacey ...

Pauline Trigere Sequin Cotton Muslin Evening Floral Sheath. Semi sheer cotton floral muslin with allover large and small silver foil sequins and beads. Gathered neckline with tucks at the shoulder which release into leg o mutton...