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Evening Dresses and Gowns For Sale
Designer: John Galliano
Designer: Emma Domb
John Galliano Ethnographic Damask Print Runway Gown With Jacket Size 38/6, 2002
Located in Carmel, CA
John Galliano bias cut statement gown, from his 2002 Fall collection, is featured in a damask multi-color print fabric with a mermaid silhouette. Gown h...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano black satin-backed crêpe evening dress, fw 1994
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano black satin-backed crêpe evening dress ▪ 59% Acetate, 41% Rayon ▪ Swallowtail notched bias-cut inserts to skirt ▪ Draped panels with chiffon underlay to bodice ▪ Invi...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Maxi Skirt
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk long skirt with yellow, green and white abstract shapes including glowers and leaves on a brown background from John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is semi fitted t...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano black bias-cut trained slip dress, ss 1994
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano black bias-cut trained slip dress ▪ Spaghetti straps ▪ Skin baring ladder-stitch seams ▪ FR 42 - UK 14 - US 10 ▪ Spring-Summer 1994
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage John Galliano Black Silk & Velvet Bias Cut Cocktail Dress
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage John Galliano bias cut black silk and silver lurex threaded cut velvet cocktail dress with cowl neckline, diagonal ruffles and long silk ties at a single shoulder and its opp...
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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano black silk chiffon flapper dress with rhinestone straps, fw 1998
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black silk chiffon flapped dress with rhinestone straps Fall-Winter 1998
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Emma Domb Turquoise Blue Ombre Sequined Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning early 1960s EMMA DOMB turquoise blue silk chiffon ombre sequined evening gown! Bodice features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout the front and back. Full metal zipp...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage John Galliano Cream Gown with Black & Red Sequins 2007
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage John Galliano cream gown with asymmetrical straps, gathers and pleats at the bust, and black and red sequ...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano black crochet knit evening dress, ss 1998
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black crochet knit evening dress with silver lurex overlay. Spring-Summer 1998
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano black viscose crêpe bias cut low back evening gown, fw 1988
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black viscose crêpe bias cut evening gown, low cowl back with horizontal strap, zig-zag points to the sides and full skirt with flared godets to hem. 'Hairclips', Fall...
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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano snakeskin print mid length dress, ss 2000
Located in London, GB
John Galliano snakeskin print mid length dress Spring-Summer 2000
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Dress with Buckle Straps
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has adjustable straps with silver Dior inscribed buckles at the shoulders and back of each strap plus a center ...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano grey checked Blanche Dubois bustled coat dress, ss 1988
Located in London, GB
John Galliano London; grey Prince of Wales check coat dress. Bustled skirt falling in polonaise drapes, gathering into a band at the hem, can be button...
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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Size 8 / 10 John Galliano Runway Resort 2009 Ruffle Halter Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brand new JOHN GALLIANO for CHRISTIAN DIOR Resort 2009 Runway dress (see attached photo). Indigo silk, with a unique Ikat print in blue, purple, pink, orange, and yellow. T...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2000s John Galliano Unworn Silk Newsprint Bias-Cut Slip Gown Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous, never-worn John Galliano bias-cut silk slip gown dress in his trademark newsprint pattern. From the early 2000s. Tones of black, white, red ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2000s John Galliano Sz 42 (US 6 / 8) Burgundy Silk Feather Brooch Babydoll Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 2000s JOHN GALLIANO burgundy / maroon / merlot silk sleeveless dress with removable feather brooch! Pleated bodice with a tie at back waist...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emma Domb Rose 1940s Gown
Located in Alford, MA
Emma Domb was a California designer known for her cocktail, evening, and wedding attire created first under the Party Lines label and then under the label Emma Domb. This long dress ...
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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Sz 42 6 / 8 2000s Black One Shoulder Grecian Vintage Mini Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet classic early 2000s JOHN GALLIANO black one shoulder rayon jersey dress! Brand new with tags. Features cut-outs above the right bust in the front, and matching in the back....
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

2000S JOHN GALLIANO Red Rayon Blend Knit Ruffled Skirt Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Made in Italy with lots of stretch & can fit up to about a size 10 2000S JOHN GALLIANO Red Rayon Blend Knit Ruffled Skirt Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage John Galliano Black Gathered Strapless Dress with Lace Trim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage John Galliano black strapless dress with ruching and pleating throughout bodice, wired swirl detail on either side of bust, and lace trim at hem. Collection AW 2010. Excelle...
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Chiffon Tee Shirt Dress With Paiettes
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano, green chiffon tee shirt dress, encrusted with large paliettes that go from dark green to lighter green in the same tonal range. Dress has...
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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano for Christian Dior Gown Spring/Summer 2010
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gown by John Galliano for Christian Dior from the spring/summer 2010 runway show. It features a corseted boustier, a crystal beaded embroidery design on the front of the s...
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emma Domb Black Silk Chiffon Gown Size S
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully draped Emma Domb spaghetti strapped gown with side bow. Features zipper closure for ease of access. Measures (approximate) Strap drop: 8" Length: 50" Waist: 26" ...
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20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior By John Galliano Bead-Embellished Cocktail Dress, FW 2004
Located in Geneva, CH
From the 2004 Fall-Winter collection, this John Galliano for Christian Dior cocktail dress is cut from refined light pink silk-satin that delicately skims the figure. Reminiscent of ...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1998 JOHN GALLIANO bias cut printed maxi dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Blue floral printed bias cut maxi dress from John Galliano dating to spring of 1998. Similar dresses seen on the Christian Dior by Galliano haute couture runway. French size 36. Meas...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 2004 Silk Chiffon Handkerchief Hem Slip Gown
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 2004 John Galliano silk chiffon handkerchief hem slip gown with polka dot and lace pattern throughout. Vertical stripe alternating black and white lace paneling and pink and whit...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 1996 John Galliano Black and White Sculptural Sleeve Gown with Train
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 1996 John Galliano black and white sculptural sleeve gown with train. Off-shoulder gown with long, full train. Black and white geometric sleeve and bust asymmetrical detail, with...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

A/W 1988 John Galliano 'Hairclips' Collection Deep Burgundy Bias Cut Gown
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A/W 1988 John Galliano 'Hairclips' Collection deep burgundy bias cut slip gown. Sleeveless v-neck fitted gown with full high-low skirt and deep, open back. Pointed paneling at hips a...
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

2008 John Galliano Pale Pink Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon Draped Ruffle Bias-Cut Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An incredibly chic and highly coveted John Galliano ballerina slipper pink silk chiffon bias-cut gown dating back to his 2008 fall/winter collection. These early examples of his work...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano F/W 2006 Semi-Sheer Lace Knit Slip Black 2 Piece Mini Dress
Located in Naples, FL
John Galliano F/W 2006 Semi-Sheer Lace Knit Slip Black 2 Piece Mini Dress FR 40 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @OPULENTADDICT
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano pink silk embellished evening dress, ss 2004
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening mini dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2004 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Double-layered pink silk-lycra ▪ Off-shoulder straps an...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Long Silk Dress with Floral Patterns 36FR
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
John Galliano - Long silk dress with floral patterns. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 37 cm Waist: 35 cm...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Galliano Silk Mid-Length Printed Dress
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Galliano - Silk mid-length dress printed with patterns. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 42 cm Waist: 39 ...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2003 ethnic patchwork CD coin medallion dress FR38
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 2003 ethnic patchwork CD coin medallion dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS/D00402 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: John Gal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

JOHN GALLIANO Vintage black classic V neck tailored sheath dress FR36 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JOHN GALLIANO Vintage black classic V neck tailored sheath dress FR36 S Reference: TGAS/D00386 Brand: John Galliano Designer: John Galliano Material: Viscose, Linen Color: Black Patt...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano peach silk evening dress with gold lurex motif, ss 2004
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Spring-Summer 2004 ▪ Peach silk chiffon with allover woven gold lurex spotted motif ▪ Plunging cowls to the front and...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Fall 2005 Silk Embellished Dress
Located in Prague, CZ
An incredible embellished silk chiffon dress that can be also worn backwards, stunning Chantilly lave and embroidery details, signature for the collection. Size FR 42, fits like Med...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Spring 2001 dress
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incredible John Galliano slip dress with lace appliqué all along the decollete and halter neck with a crystals strap, lovely abstract floral print a...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano red printed silk chiffon evening dress, ss 2002
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Spring-Summer 2002 ▪ Constructed from red psychedelic-style printed silk chiffon adorned with crystals on the bodice a...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano black bias-cut satin evening dress, fw 1994
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Fall-Winter 1994 ▪ Constructed from bias-cut crepe-backed-satin ▪ Draped cowls to front and back of bodice ▪ Floor-le...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano S/S 1998 vintage white knit & mesh wedding or evening dress
Located in Antwerp, BE
The John Galliano S/S 1998 white knit & mesh dress is a stunning piece of fashion history. The longer version, modeled by Georgina Grenville on the runway, has since been documented as one of the designer's most iconic creations. Crafted from a combination of knit and mesh materials. This dress is stunning and would make an amazing wedding piece for the bride looking for a non-traditional choice or as an alternative dress in a more extended wedding celebration. Unlined and closes at the side. SIZING & CONDITION French size 38/40 Please use the measurements taken flat: Ua to Ua 16inch/41cm(x2) - Waist 15inch/38cm(x2 - Hip 19inch/48cm(x2) -Total Length from shoulder 48inch/122cm High-quality vintage...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black see-through silk chiffon dress with embroideries John Galliano
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black see-through silk chiffon dress with embroideries. Zip on the left side. Authentification hologram. Fabric composition: rayon and polyester. SIZE 42 (It) 38 (Fr) M
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2010s Indian Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano black lace-knitted evening maxi dress, fw 2001
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening maxi dress ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Constructed from lace-knitted viscose ▪ Cowl neck ▪ Lace ribbon trimmings with fur ▪ Floor-...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

2001 S/S Christian Dior Black Evening Gown
Located in Austin, TX
2001 S/S Christian Dior Black Evening Gown By John Galliano Halterneck Acetate, Viscose, lambskin choker 29" bust, 24.75" waist, 26" hips, 79.5" length size US 8 / M / FR40
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2001 Christian Dior by Galliano Gown
Located in Austin, TX
2001 CHRISTIAN DIOR by GALLIANO Gown Semi Sheer black viscose stretch knit high slit at front v neck 24: bust, 21" waist, 25: hips, 67" l...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior By John Galliano Ruffled Evening Dress, Spring-Summer 2005
Located in Geneva, CH
Julia's Dressing Vintage is proud to offer this stunning vintage John Galliano for Christian Dior evening gown. Cut on the bias from light and airy floral-print silk chiffon to skim your figure, the dress is detailed with romantic ruffles. Elegant V-neckline (to be found also at the back of the dress but deeper, in a wrap effect, see picture 7). Galliano's signature tightly spaced row of buttons closure is featured on the left side (see picture 10). Unlined, the dress has no size tag but feels like an American 2-4/small US 6 (FR 36/small FR 38). The bias cut and the flouncy ruffles are evocative of the 30s style, so dear to Galliano’s heart...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano pink satin and lace corseted evening dress, ss 2000
Located in London, GB
John Galliano pink satin and lace strapless evening dress; asymmetric corset bodice with diagonal lacing which continues down through the fish-tail trained skirt. Spring-Summer 2000
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

90s John Galliano black knot satin slip dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s John Galliano satin charmeuse slip dress. fit size:4/6/8 Bust: 38"/ Waist: 33"/ Hip: 36"/ length: 40"
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Gowns and Designer Evening Dresses for Sale: Shop Dior, Chanel, Versace and More

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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