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Evening Dresses and Gowns For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 18th Century
1940s White Swiss Dot Wedding Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s White Swiss Dot Wedding Dress. Peekaboo shoulders adorned with small ruffle trim. Long sleeves come to a point at hand. Gathered bust and basque waist....
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace 1996 S/S runway corset dress
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Runway collection dress from Gianni Versace Dress. This bright yellow dress shows neon strikes all over and has iconic Medusa hardware at the straps. Size: IT42, circa S-M Condit...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980 Iconic Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Velvet Dress
Located in Paris, FR
Yves Saint Laurent YSL black velvet dress featuring double layered silk satin ruffles around the faux-wrap style deep v neckline, and around the cuffs, shoulder pads inside uphold th...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1993 Moschino runway kiss my patch dress
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Vintage 1993 runway kiss my patch/ WHAM dress Moschino Couture. Moschino, the renowned Italian fashion brand founded by Franco Moschino, shocked the fashion world with its 1993 final...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Paco Rabanne Couture Bolero in "Papier Fou" Called - France Circa 1981
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1981 France Iconic quilted Bolero with fins in "Papier Fou" by Paco Rabanne Haute Couture dating from the first edition of 1981. Thi...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Jack Bryan Ivory and White Crochet Lace Beaded Vintage Maxi Dress / Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 60s JACKY BRYAN ivory and white full length dress. Features a hand crochet lace bodice, which is adorned with hundreds of dangling white beads on the front and back....
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano S/S 1998 black godet dress
Located in Rome, IT
- John Galliano Spring Summer 1998 collection - Sold by Gold Palms Vintage - Black viscose blend midi godet dress - Sweetheart neckline - Silk organza trim - Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - U...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Custom Oscar de la Renta Burgundy Crush Velvet Floral Embroidered Gown
Located in Maywood, NJ
A truly stunning example of 1970's design, this custom ball gown from Oscar de la Renta is a true piece of fashion history! A gorgeous rich Burgundy wine colored crushed velvet, with...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

90s Gianfranco Ferre tan knit dress with silk collar
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Deadstock Gianfranco Ferre knit dress with silk collar. Size: 2/ XS Bust: 32" Hip: 34" Flaws: black stains (front collar) you can easily reverse the collar (in and out) to hi...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Victor Edelstein Black Silk Cold Shoulder Velvet Ribbonwork Dress
Located in London, GB
One of Princess Diana’s favourite designers, Victor Edelstein was known as the master of the English thoroughbred look. Created by his namesake brand in London in the 1980s, this chi...
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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood Faux Fur Runway F/W 1994 On Liberty Bustier Corset Gown Dress
Located in PARIS, FR
Faux fur corset dress by Vivienne Westwood. From the “On Liberty,” Fall/Winter 1994 collection! Runway piece! With built in corset! Constructed from black ...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980S strapless dress and Jacket Set
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
Very cool and chic vintage grey cotton velvet strapless dress with matching cropped jacket. A unique statement piece! Features metalic embroidery detail. Size 10 to fit extra small...
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1980s Australian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Issey Miyake Metal Sculpture Oversize Pleated 80s 70s Vintage Dress Gown
Located in PARIS, FR
RARE Issey Miyake dress ! Like a sculpture! Museum piece! The collar can be opened or closed. Huge extra long bell sleeves. EXCELLENT condition! SIZE One size. It fits from XS to 3...
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

A/W 1991 Vivienne Westwood White and Gold Boulle Print Gown
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A/W 1991 Vivienne Westwood pearl white and gold 'Boulle' print gown. Long white stretch gown with gold pressed Andre-Charles Boulle neoclassical print. Concealed back zip closure. Fa...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Miss Ruth 1960s Dress with Beaded Cut outs
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black wool jersey dress with a twist by Miss Ruth from British Hong Kong. It has rows of black glass tubular beads surrounding crescent shaped cut outs around the neck front...
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1960s Chinese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Comme des Garcons "pétales de fleurs" black layered runway dress, 1995
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black shimmery dress with triple layer "pétales de fleurs", or flower petals, design from Comme Des Garcons dating to spring of 1995 as seen on the runway. Very unique fab...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980 VALENTINO Black Silk Tulle Couture Quality Gown With Lace And Crystal Bodi
Located in New York, NY
Bodice can be worn separately from gown. Exceptional construction and hand finishing, fully lined in silk taffeta. 1980 VALENTINO Black Silk Tulle Couture Quality Gown With Lace And ...
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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Calvin Klein Silver Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage silver evening gown by Calvin Klein. The dress is in a silk and silver textured fabric mix , and has spaghetti straps and a sid...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage F/W 1999 Tube Hoops Mini Dress
Located in London, GB
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Fall Winter 1999 tube mini dress. Features tube hoop detailing at the neckline, hemline and cuffs with magnetic pop ...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Black Off-the-Shoulder Lace Bustier Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Black Off-the-Shoulder Lace Bustier Dress Circa 1980s Rive Gauche line Black/Brown Sweetheart neckline Off-the-shoulder sheer balloon sleeves Bustier with l...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood Glitter Printed Sheer Cotton Mesh Evening Dress, fw 1992
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Evening Dress ▪ Fall-Winter 1992 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Crafted from a sheer stretch cotton mesh ▪ Features a glitter-printed 17th-century tap...
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1990s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960 Teal Traina Egg Shell Ribbon Lace Mini Dress W/ Wide Grosgrain Trim Size 4
Located in Gresham, OR
Stunning futuristic 1960s Teal Traina egg shell ribbon-embroidered lace mini dress with heavy wide grosgrain trim panel at waist and front bodice. Covered buttons up bodice front. Fu...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Jeanne Lanvin Couture Printed Silk Dress with Matched Cuffs, Circa 1985
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1985 France Jeanne Lanvin summer dress in cream satin prints with patterns of roses in shades of pink, purple, coral and khaki. Straight collar, ruffle sleeve and removable cu...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960’s Silver Metallic Lace Mini Dress
Located in Greenport, NY
Incredible 1960’s silver metallic lace mini dress with white sleeveless lining, metallic threading, sheer sleeves, pearly buttons and dramatic wide lap...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Embellished Lime Green Velvet Dress and Jacket, ss 1997
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Chanel Evening Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Spring-Summer 1997 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Exquisitely crafted from plush lime green velvet, ado...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Martin Margiela Artisanal Dress Made From Two Vintage Dresses, fw 2003
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Margiela Artisanal Dress ▪ Creative Director: Martin Margiela ▪ Fall-Winter 2003 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Artisanal (Lin...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s VictorCosta GatheredRuched RedSatin BlackVelvet LongSlit Formal Maxi Gown
Located in Chicago, IL
For a formal special event, this 1980s maxi dress sleeveless gown by American designer Victor Costa features glamorous glossy red satin that is gathered, ruched and topstitched in bo...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Black Metallic Gold Lace Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Illuminate the Night with the 1980s Black Metallic Gold Velvet Lace Dress! The dress is crafted from a unique black velvet lace fabric, adding a to...
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1980s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" iconique vintage 1970s documented black dress
Located in Antwerp, BE
This is a version of the Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" dress that Talitha Getty wore for the Vogue Paris 1970 February issue photographed by Jeanloup ...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Helmut Lang Gunmetal Satin Ribbon Dress, ss 1998
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Helmut Lang 'Ribbon' Dress ▪ Creative Director: Helmut Lang ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Entire construction crafted from gunmetal...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's LORIS AZZARO icy silver blue jersey dress with ruching
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning icy silver blue jersey gown with ruching from Loris Azzaro dating to the 1970's. Dress best fits a size 2-4. Approximate measurements: 32-34" bust, 26" waist and full lengt...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Navy Pleated Two-Piece Rhinestone Maxi Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Navy Pleated Two-Piece Rhinestone Maxi Dress Vintage; circa early 1970s Haute Couture Navy Blue Two-Pieces; top snaps on...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Banknote Runway Money Net Mesh Fringe Dollar 1994 Dress
Located in PARIS, FR
Jean Paul Gaultier JPG Soleil Banknote Bank Money Fringe Rainbow Dollar 1994 Net Mesh Transparent Dress This stretchy net JPG dress incorporates two prints featured heavily throughou...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace Corset Gown Ribbons
Located in Austin, TX
Gianni Versace 1990s black stretch evening gown with ribbon corset detail Size L 25" bust, 25" waist, 30" hip, 56.5" length ( un-stretched ) Condition: Excellent Fabric: 65% Polyes...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Champagne silk satin beaded asymmetrical evening dress GABY COUTURE 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Champagne silk satin beaded ( sequins, beads and pearls ) asymmetrical evening dress . Silk organza lining. Boned on the side and gros-grain on the side inside. Zip in the middle ba...
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1960s Spanish Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Copper Cone Bra Evening Dress and Jacket Ensemble, ss 1987
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Jean Paul Gaultier Copper Evening Dress and Jacket Ensemble ▪ Spring-Summer 1987 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Figu...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Arnold Scaasi Couture Black Velvet Rosette Dress
Located in London, GB
This exuberant 1980s to early 1990s evening dress is by Arnold Scaasi and is made to couture standards. It is from his most exclusive range which was only available in his New York ...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

VINTAGE 1980s FLORAL PUFF SLEEVE CAPE NECK PARTY DRESS
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1980s floral party dress is pure feminine fun. The black background on this floral print is my preferred way to wear florals in the cold-weather months. Classic 1980s pu...
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Off-white lace and satin bow wedding dress Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white lace and satin bow wedding dress with snaps closure on the left side. Satin lining with zip closure on the left side as well. Total lengt...
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1920s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Carole Little 90s Ivory Lace Maxi Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into classic elegance with the Carole Little 90s Ivory Lace Maxi Dress. This white lace masterpiece features a flattering scoop neck, adding a touch of timeless femininity to it...
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1990s Korean Evening Dresses and Gowns

Museum Worthy 1980s Jean Paul Gaultier Pour Equator Dress
Located in Bressanone, IT
Museum-Worthy 1980s Jean Paul Gaultier Pour Equator Maxi black Dress in lycra, with silk bow, knitted sleeves and tulle skirt. Size 44 IT. Condition: Overall...
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Giorgio Armani Black Jersey Halter Neck Strap Back Evening Dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Giorgio Armani Black Jersey Halter Neck Strap Back Evening Dress. From the late 1990s this amazing dress will keep all eyes on you! Graceful & sexy, simple & elegant it doesn't even ...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Black Asymmetric Dress
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1990's Mugler black asymmetric dress. Features deep cut neckline with racerback, halter neck silhouette, silver eyelets lining below the bus...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's LORIS AZZARO turquoise jersey dress with ruching
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning vivid turquoise blue jersey gown with ruching from Loris Azzaro dating to the 1970's. Dress best fits a size 2-4. Best fits a 32-33"bust and 25" waist. There is some stretch...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Scaasi Dotted Silk Print Bow Dress
Located in New York, NY
Scaasi Dotted Silk Print Bow Dress. This piece combines classic charm with a touch of 80s flair. It features a silhouette accentuating the legs to add a yout...
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

A French Fuschia Flapper dress with glass beads embroidery Circa 1925
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1925 France A French Falpper dress in pink fuchsia cotton voile embroidered with white tubular glass beads dating from the Twenties. Embroidered and vermiculated back giving a sandblasted effect.  Fluid dress...
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1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1988 STEPHEN SPROUSE black sequined dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, black sequined dress from Stephen Sprouse dating to spring of 1988. Labeled a US size 8 however this fits a smaller size (US 4-6 however please look a the measurements). ...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

André Courrèges Tapeze Logo Monogram 70s 80s 90s Square Neck Large Black Dress
Located in PARIS, FR
Trapeze dress by André Courrèges! White logo on the front. Square neck. Iconic Courrèges look! 2 huge front pockets. There is a matching jakcet, the jacket is sold separatly! VERY G...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s BergdorfGoodman Costa Corseted Strapless Quintessential Little Black Dress
Located in Chicago, IL
This timeless quintessential corseted, shirred, ruched and topstitched "little black dress" produced by Victor Costa in the 1980s was made for the high standards of New York's trendsetting Bergdorf Goodman when it was the first U.S. luxury department store to order exclusive special-occasion dresses from this Texas designer and subsequently to give him a namesake in-store boutique. He soon became associated with the feminine glamorous gowns worn by "PYT" (Costa-speak for pretty young things) on the Dallas-based television-series "Dynasty", which idealized a status-conscious Texas woman mostly via fashion. With a strapless curvaceous sweetheart neckline (spared from '80s shoulder pads!), narrow sinuous folds of crepe silk-blend jersey cross diagonally below the decollete, while contrasting vertical ruching defines the seven bones of the invisible corset structure that is fully lined on the interior. Under the bust in front below the empire-like peaked high waist, the fitted tucked underlay of the cocktail dress wraps around the back to end as an overlay in front, where the opening on the left side extends to the bodice like a discreet slit. The freely hanging bias-cut overlay in front is gathered underneath each breast for a forgiving central drape that adds additional curves to make the wearer's torso underneath appear in sleek condition despite a potentially less than ideal figure. The dress closes with a concealed zipper in the center of the back, with exterior hook-and-eye fastening to narrow the waist. There is a second concealed hook-and-eye fastener at the top of the zipper. Although the only remaining tag is the Costa/Bergdorf label, it is a contemporary U.S.-size 8, which will also suit a large-busted size 6 or a svelte size 10. Now 88 years old, Victor Costa (b.1935) became widely known by the 1980s in The States for perfecting affordable luxurious gowns that could be mistaken for one-of-a-kind flamboyant designs by foreign couturiers Christian Lacroix, Arnold Scaasi, Oscar de la Renta or Valentino Garavani. Early on, the avid female sketcher...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent silk dress, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent silk dress with a checkered belt Fastens with a zipper on the back Period – 1980s Size – FR38 / S, refer ...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Wenjilli Vintage Slinky Bronze Metallic Knit Maxi Dress with Crochet Trim
Located in Sparks, NV
Metallic bronze knit maxi dress with crochet trim, long sleeves and a matching sash by Wenjilli. Unlined. Rear zip closure. 66% acrylic, 22% metallic, 12% polyester. Marked size 9/10...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Swiss Dot and Chantilly Lace Dropped Waist Dress
Located in London, GB
This dress is a great example of a 1970/1980s version of an early 1920s dress, with the classic drop waist design. The 1920s revival began in 1974 with t...
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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yellow draped bustier dress in taffetas with bow and black flower Azzaro Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Yellow draped bustier dress in silk taffetas with bow and black flower. Zip and hook&eye on the middle back. Underwired bra ( 90 cm) Boned on the side. Draped shoulder scarf ( lenght...
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1980s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Silk chiffon cocktail dress with peacock embroideries Christian Dior Boutique
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue silk chiffon cocktail dress with peacock embroideries. Button covered with fabric on the the left side of the waist + one on each cuff and one ...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

White guipure bustier wedding dress Pierre Balmain Haute-Couture Circa 1950's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White guipure bustier wedding dress. Underdress with boned bustier and zip closure on the back and hook&eye closure on the tulle petticoat. Second zip on the top of the 1st one in th...
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1999 Jean Paul Gaultier gown
Located in Austin, TX
1999 Jean Paul Gaultier gown pleating drop waist condition: Excellent 36" bust, 35" waist, 34" hips, 80" length sz M/ US 8 / IT44
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Bramel Model Lace and Beaded Black Sheath Dress
Located in London, GB
British high-end label Bramel designed this dress in the 1950s or very early 1960s. A graceful V-neckline and wide shoulders at the front and back is highly flattering. Black lace s...
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1960s British 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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