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Evening Dresses and Gowns For Sale
2003 Iconic Tom Ford for Gucci Japanese Cherry Blossoms Mini Dress XS
Located in Montgomery, TX
Iconic Tom Ford for Gucci Japanese Cherry Blossoms Mini Dress S/S 2003 Runway Collection Designer size - XS Fabric is Very Stretchy. Made in Italy Matching bag is also available in...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Up Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. The body of the dress is made of fine black stretch silk with functional adjustable lacing at the center front and b...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace Peach Floral Embellished Mesh-Overlay Evening Dress, SS 1998
Located in London, GB
Evening dress by Gianni Versace for the Spring-Summer 1998 collection, executed in a distinctive layered construction. The garment comprises an underlay in peach jersey printed with ...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Krizia Dress with Bead Trim 1990s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning Krizia black fine stretch silk dress with abstract shaped semi sheer insets outlined with black glass beads. It has a stand up collar, c...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

2010 Elie Saab Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show Evening Dress
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Elie Saab Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show Evening dress mannequin 84.5 cm x 62 cm x 91 cm mannequin 33.35 in x 24.49 in x 35.79 in size 38 excellent condition contains cotto...
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2010s Lebanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Sexy Vintage Metallic Gold + Black Sheath Cocktail Dress with Velvet Trim
Located in Sparks, NV
Sexy vintage 1960s cocktail dress in metallic gold and black fabric. Fully lined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern ...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jacquard bustier cocktail dress BILL BLASS
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Jacquard bustier cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 100% polyester & lurex. Satin lining. Boned. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 0 on tag / S
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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2003 Runway Zipper Plunging Neckline Ruched Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli F/W 2003 Runway Zipper Plunging Neckline Ruched Dress Size S Look 41 from the Fall 2003 Collection.
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Belle Epoque Silk Gown
Located in Sharon, CT
Silk satin ecru gown with Brussels lace and dotted tulle on sleeves, and seed pearl tassels attached to sleeves and base of dress.
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Early 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Gina Fratini White Floral Ruffle Skirt Strappy Dress
Located in London, GB
Made in England, this playful summer dress was designed by Gina Fratini in the mid to late 1980s, making this was of the last designs of her career. Gina was renowned for her romanti...
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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Exotic Bohemian Cotton Print Festival Caftan Gown circa 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Exotic bohemian cotton print festival caftan gown c 1970s The ethnic caftan gown is a collage of intricate floral color block designs in contrasting burgundy, beige and black The...
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1970s Pakistani Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Crepe Evening Dress, FW 1997
Located in London, GB
Evening dress designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior from the Fall-Winter 1997 collection, crafted from black crepe and lined with plum satin. The dress features a plunging nec...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Sandra Sage Vintage Cream Nude Illusion Lace + Silk Chiffon Dress
By Sandra Sage
Located in Sparks, NV
Delicate creamy silk chiffon dress with a sheer blush lace bodice, long sleeves and a deep-V nude illusion lining by Sandra Sage. Partially lined with rear...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Yellow Silk Patchwork Vintage 1920s-Inspired Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired flapper dress by Moschino jeans in patchwork 100% silk. Fully lined with halter neckline and waist tie. Side zip and hook closure. The marked size is I 36/ FR ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Siriano Couture Spring 2019 Runway Size 4 / 6 Black Horsehair Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous CHRISTIAN SIRIANO Couture Spring 2019 Runway gown ! This dress has so much detail, and only the finest materials were used. Backed by horsehair this piece of art c...
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2010s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

NWT GUCCI by Tom Ford F/W 2002 Runway Finale Size 40 Black Silk Lace Up Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous brand new with tags vintage TOM FORD for GUCCI fall 2002 runway finale gown ! This rare beauty that closed the runway show in 2002 laces up th...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli New One Sleeve Silk Gown with Beaded Snake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous white silk gown with a bit of stretch for an enhanced fit from Roberto Cavalli. It is fitted with one long zipper wrist sleeve. There is an elaborate glass beaded serpent...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Paco Rabanne 1994 DIY Gold Sequins Mini Dress FR38
Located in PARIS, FR
Paco Rabanne 1994 dress (to assemble yourself, originally) in large gold plastic sequins and gold metal rings, Paco Rabanne signature plaque in silve...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

MartinMargiela 1990 1stRetrospectiveCollection1994 Sheer Black Convertible Apron
Located in Chicago, IL
As a variation of the traditional waiter-style apron that Belgian former fashion designer Martin Margiela reworked with his eponymous Maison Martin Margiela since its first collection for Spring/Summer 1989, this minimalist convertible transparent black chiffon rectangular garment was part of his Spring 1994 collection. The iconic corner-stitched textural white-cotton brand label is stenciled with seemingly contradictory text referencing an earlier Fall 1990 collection. Instead of the blank label that had become internationally recognized among progressive-fashion buyers during the brand's initial five years, this black print was added in this manner for only one collection during its founder's tenure. This distinct typography identifies it a one of his favorites that he re-editioned from his first 10 fashion shows. This season-less self-curated retrospective collection without any new designs was unprecedented in the ready-to-wear fashion industry, which sold only newly-designed clothes typically two to five times annually. In the early 1990s, this old-made-new-again collection was astonishing for a Paris-based high-end brand, for which any lack of fresh designs for Spring had otherwise been attributed to the loss of an artistic director or the outbreak of war. Nevertheless, there are subtle differences of color, material and draping possibilities that make our re-edition unique from the 1990 apron and from later "replicas", which was the term that Margiela printed on a different kind of label for his second self-curated retrospective in Spring 1999 following 10 more collections. Aside from the text-printed brand label with four characteristic hand-sewn corner stitches, the only other element that unified Margiela's first collection of favorites was that all the items were overdyed a darker color so that the clothes were various shades of grey, blue or black depending on the original color of the textile and how much dye the thread/yarn absorbed. The first Margiela apron...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Hermes 1970s Dress with Lace up Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black polished cotton dress from Hermes. It is sleeveless with a crew neckline, button front closure to the waist, hip pockets, and...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Jean Varon Rainbow Maxi-Dress with Angel-Sleeves
Located in London, GB
During the 1960s and beyond, English fashion designer John Bates designed visionary modernist dresses under the name Jean Varon. This flamboyant 1970s maxi-dress, with its floor-swee...
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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gorgeous 1970s Pauline Trigere Vintage Metallic Gold Lamé Paisley Silk Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage 1970s gold lamé paisley silk evening gown by Pauline Trigere. Versatile zip up front allows you to be either daring or discreet. Fully lined in a gold metallic silk,...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Celine Brown Cut out Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very chic brown jersey dress by Michael Kors for Celine. It has rows of brown wooden bead adorned fine straps emanating from the front neckli...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2001 Vintage Roberto Cavalli Leopard Acid Print Ruffled Silk Dress
Located in Montgomery, TX
Roberto Cavalli 2001 Stretch Silk Dress – Iconic Archive Print A bold testament to early 2000s glamour, this rare Roberto Cavalli dress from the ...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Unworn with Tags Estevez Vintage Black Chiffon Sequin Lace Maxi Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage 1970s black chiffon Estevez dress in unworn condition with the original tags still attached. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. The marked size is 10, but t...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Halston 1970s Documented Beaded Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
Featured in "Halston: An American Original" by Elaine Gross and Red Rottham, this beautiful sleeveless off white silk dress from Halston is comple...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

2010 Alexander McQueen Plato Atlantis 2010 Dress
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
The dress is a mid-length, 100% silk caftan style by Alexander McQueen. Sheer and unlined with now iconic "Plato's Atlantis" print. Shirt collar and double button cuffs. Asymmetrical...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Unworn Lillie Rubin Metallic Gold Sequin Beaded Fringe Leopard Silk Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Sparkling holographic gold and black sequin and beaded mini dress by Lillie Rubin for Naeem Khan's Riazee Boutique. Black beaded fringe trim and spaghetti straps. Unworn with the ori...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 2006 Michael Kors Off-White Lace Bow Sleeveless Mini Dress
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Michael Kors’ Spring/Summer 2006 collection, this cream lace mini dress features a plunging neckline, soft scalloped hem, and a grosgrain bow accent below the bust. A long-sleev...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Gianfranco Ferre Autumn Sequin Gown Fall/Winter 1990's Size 44FR
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior Gianfranco Ferre Autumn Sequin Evening Gown Fall/Winter 1990's Size 44FR
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino New Pink Silk Jumpsuit with Cut out Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous blush pink silk blend jumpsuit from Valentino. It is sleeveless with a crew neckline and a triangular cut out from the upper back to the back waist. The pant legs are tap...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roger Vivier New Gold 1980s Original Comma Virgule Heel Pump Size 8
Located in Water Mill, NY
Gorgeous soft gold leather original comma heel pumps by Roger Vivier. They have leather uppers and soles and are lined in silver leather. Marked US size 8 (but runs smaller). Small...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

House of Worth Blue Silk Moire Reception Gown and Bonnet
Located in Sharon, CT
In a Blue Silk Moire, a rare House of Worth circa 1875 Gown. Jacket Bodice: waist 20", length 21 (front), length 26" (back). Skirt: waist 25", length 42.5" (front), length 45" (back). Note: The gown is being offered without the train (bustle) that would have attached to the skirt. Includes a Bonnet (hat), French in matching blue silk c.1875. Possibly by Madame Virot. Gown and hat purchased together. Labeled Petersham 'C. Worth Paris...
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Late 19th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Paco Rabanne Mirrored Metal Hearts Silver and Gold Halter Top and Skirt Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing PACO RABBANE gold and silver heart shaped mirror cropped halter top and wrap skirt ensemble ! Hundreds of mirrored discs in the shape of hearts. Adjustable chains on the back...
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Boutique Black and White Beaded Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous off white silk dress completely covered in black and white glass beads from Valentino Boutique. It is sleeveless with a scoop neckline...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

2013 Versace Black Jersey & Japanese Vinyl Runway Gown
Located in Montgomery, TX
2013 Versace Black Jersey & Japanese Vinyl Runway Gown A stunning piece from the Versace Fall/Winter 2013 runway, this sculptural black gown is a powerful blend of sensuality and in...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

BADGLEY MICSHKA Vintage Beaded Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage USA size 12 Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in inches laying flat: length 60+, pit to pit 17 to 18, smallest of waist 16 FINAL SALE
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Arnold Scassi Embroidered Lace Silk Strapless Gown 1990s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning gown from Arnonld Scaasi in beautiful black and gold silk cut work & embroidery on a black net background. It is bustier style, strapless wi...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969
Located in New York, NY
Rare and extraordinary Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969. Early extraordinary survival. Early YSL mini with extraordinarily layered embroider...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress
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...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Very Rare Gucci by Tom Ford 2002 Seductively Sexy Evening Dress Gown New!
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Gucci by Tom Ford 2002 evening dress fashioned in eggshell white outlined in eye catching seam illusion. Dress boasts a tasteful plunging neckline extending into a full skir...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana New Color Block Silk Skirt
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk skirt from Dolce and Gabbana in black, white and shades of pink. It is pencil style with a 2" pink grosgrain waistband, a rose print front and a solid pastel pink bac...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Vintage Surf and Shore Hawaiian Silk Screen Print Dress with Bell Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Rare 1950s Hawaiian dress made by Surf and Shore in Honolulu. Mouth watering vintage hand pulled screen printed fabric in orange, white and metal...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace Silk Velvet Skirt with Chain Mail Beaded Waist
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous cut velvet wrap skirt by Gianni Versace in a beautiful bold pink and turquoise flower pattern. It has an metal mesh or chain mail band around the waist with dangling tur...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford for Gucci Silver Leather Backless Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silver leather wrap dress by Tom Ford for Gucci . The bodice crosses in the front wrapping at the waist and closing with snaps. It ha...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1984 ALAIA hooded dress
Located in Austin, TX
1984 ALAIA hooded dress Stretchy rayon material  Condition: Very good 29" bust, 25" waist, 29" hips, 44" length.  Sz L / FR 42/  US 8-10 
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Judy Hornby 1970's Couture Lame Ensemble
Located in Sharon, CT
Skirt marked Judy Hornby Couture, US 10, in spun metallic transparent gold thread, black lining, length 40", wast 26". The Blouse is a black and gold lame, marked Judy Hornby Separa...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Double-Layer Blush Silk Chiffon Bias Dress with Shawl, SS 2000
Located in London, GB
Bias-cut evening dress with matching shawl by John Galliano from the Spring-Summer 2000 collection, constructed in blush-toned silk chiffon. The design features a double-layered cons...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2005 Size 6 Black White Silk Chiffon Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant Spring / Summer 2005 JOHN GALLIANO for CHRISTIAN DIOR black and white silk chiffon hi-lo bias cut dress ! Signature Galliano chiffon covered b...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950's Pink Tulle Strapless Dress Satin Ribbon Pink Dress UK 6 US 2
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This timeless and iconic 1950's dress, in a ballerina pink layered tulle, with delicate sewn ribbon accents, is the perfect piece for any special occasion. The strapless neckline of...
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Runway Summer 2006 Dress
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Jean Paul Gaultier Summer 2006 fashion show dress new with tag. Lace bodice cinched at the waist that widens with a wide skirt that echoes the details of the top. Side zipper closur...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

PRADA cognac brown LEATHER SHORT SLEEVE SHIFT Dress 42 M
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada short-sleeve. shift dress in cognac brown lambskin. Lined in cupro (93%) and elastane (7%). Opens with a zipper on the back. Has been worn once and is in excelle...
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

VALENTINO PPink 2022 pink virgin wool silk dipped bow back mini dress IT38 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO PPink 2022 pink virgin wool silk dipped bow back mini dress IT38 XS Reference: AAWC/A01444 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Collection: 2022 Material: Virgin ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Halston Gorgeous Size 8 Botanical Tropical Print Cap Sleeve Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage HALSTON vibrant colored Hawaiian / Tropical print maxi dress! Features a terracotta backdrop with brightly colored abstract flowers in purple, red, orange, sorbet, g...
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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Stella McCartney Silk Color Block Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A pretty dress in beautiful combination of pink silk charmeuse with olive ruffles from Stella McCartney. It is a simple V neck dress enhanced with ruffl...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sonia Rykiel Silk Beaded Gown with Elaborate Sheer Back 1990s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful full length beaded black silk gown from Sonia Rykiel. There are lines of tubular black glass beads the full length of the dress and the front bodice is accented with a si...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's LORIS AZZARO asymmetrical gown with sequined bodice
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning, jet-black and gold sequined gown with layered asymmetrical silk mousseline skirt designed by Loris Azzaro dating to the late 1970's. This dress is stunning. The bodice is f...
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1970s 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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