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Vivetta elegant floral pattern cocktail dress
Located in Milano, IT
Romantic dress with universal and classic irony . The dress features nostalgic references such as flowers that blend with contemporary shapes and preppy silhouettes to create fresh collections full of fantasy. Her designs are inspired by her love of animals, especially cats, happy memories and stories from her childhood. Vivetta channels the charm of vintage toys, antiques and wall hangings into poetic collections with a surrealist twist. Her creations are ideas in motion that reference designers from different artistic disciplines: From Italian legends Gio Ponti and Fornasetti, to the Art Deco works of Erté, Luigi Serani's illustrations, Slim's photographs and Pablo Picasso's masterpieces. Vivetta's dreamlike drawings move to the sounds of Marianne Faithfull and Connan Mockasin, Catherine Deneuve and the Nouvelle Vague. Experimental animated films from the 1960s and 1970s and references to the creative minds of Norman McLaren...
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2010s Italian 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

Isabel Marant Grey Textured Mini Dress Size XS
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to dress is evident. Light wear to the stitching at the centre front and under the arms where some stray thread ends can be seen on this used Isabel Mar...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Halston Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Tulips
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Halston Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Tulips 2 piece evening gown. A simple oversized kimono sleeve T overshirt in sheer hand painted chiffon i...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Balmain Pink Stone Washed Denim Button Dress Size L
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to dress is evident on this used Balmain designer resale item. Details Pink Stone washed denim Dress Gold snap button detail Sleevel...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Honayda A/W22 Blue Embellished Gathered Gown Size XL
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Never Worn With Tag. Minimal wear to dress is evident. Minimal wear to both side seams and shoulders with small plucks to the weave on this used Honayda designer resale ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns

REEM ACRA white pleated colourful jewel grey belt deep V grecian gown US2 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
REEM ACRA white pleated colourful jewel grey belt deep V grecian gown US2 S Reference: NKLL/A00024 Brand: Reem Acra Material: Rayon Color: White, Multicolour Pattern: Solid Closure: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American 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

Fushia satin bustier cocktail dress with ruffles on one side Stella Mc Cartney
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Fushia satin bustier cocktail dress with ruffles on the left side. Main fabric composition: 100% rayon Boned bustier inside the dress: 78% polyamide, 22% elasthane with zip closure ...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

ANNA QUAN Pink Rib Knit Midi Dress Size XL
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to dress is evident. Minimal stains to back of both cuffs on this used ANNA QUAN designer resale item. Details Pink Cotton Rib knit dress Midi ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British 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

Louis Féraud 1980s Black Velvet And Wool Cocktail Dress With Rhinestone Buttons
Located in Munich, DE
This dress features a black velvet wrap effect blousy cut bodice with a plunging neckline and a woolen fitted pencil skirt draped with gathered velvet at the hip area. The dropped-sh...
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1980s German Evening Dresses and Gowns

Balenciaga Black Velvet Sleeveless Mini Dress M
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Invest in creating a well-curated wardrobe with 'wearable' pieces like this Balenciaga mini dress. Tailored beautifully, the dress has a lovely neckline and a comfortable fit. Inclu...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sweetheart Sparkling Off the Shoulder Gown with Jeweled Waist in Black and White
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and White evening dress ready chic for the party wearing sparkle that never disappoints. Black Faille Bustier with Boning and magnificent jeweled belt with a sequined full ski...
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2010s 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

Missoni Missoni Mare Striped Pattern Knitted Beach Dress Size L
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to dress is evident on this used Missoni Mare designer resale item. Details Multicolour Viscose Beach dress Knitt...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black Helmut by Helmut Lang Leather Dress Size US S
Located in New York, NY
Black leather dress by Helmut by Helmut Lang. V-neck. Short sleeves. 36" bust, 35" waist, 34" length, 14" shoulder width.
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood Red Label Corset Bow Silver and Bronze Sequin Midi Dress 42
Located in Berlin, DE
Vivienne Westwood Red Label Corset Bow Silver and Bronze Sequin Midi Dress Classic off centre Westwood dress Fully boned inner corse...
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2010s European 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

Chanel Spring 2001 Dress
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld two tones pink dress in silk chiffon with ruffles and front slit from Spring Summer 2001 collection as seen on the runway that season. Size on tag...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Cyber Dots Lycra Dress
Located in Bressanone, IT
Jean Paul Gaultier dots midi zipper dress. Size S Condition: New, with tag.
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen Open Back Straps Bondage Cut Out Cutout Small Medium Dress
Located in PARIS, FR
Bondage back dress by Alexander McQueen! Wonderful silhouette. EXCELLENT condition! SIZE Stretchy fabric! Marked size: small. It fits from small to medium. Length: 109 cm / 42.9 in...
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Early 2000s 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

Portrait Collar Gown in Blue/Green Floral French Lame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Portrait Collar Gown in French Floral Lame in Shades of Blues and Green. The glazed fabric know as "Lame Mysterie" has a reflective luminesant quality made especially for evening lig...
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2010s American 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

2000S CAROLINA HERRERA Cranberry Red Silk Jacquard Button Front & Trained Gown
Located in New York, NY
Tagged a size 12 2000S CAROLINA HERRERA Cranberry Red Silk Jacquard Button Front & Trained Gown With Slit
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Early 2000s 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

White cotton knit evening dress with sequins Chanel Resort 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton knit evening dress with gold and silver sequins. Pocket on both side with branded decorative buttons. SIZE 38 (Fr) M Resort 2023 show in Monte-Carlo in May 2022
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2010s Unknown 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

Celine Beige Knit Turtle Neck Mini Dress S
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Look nothing but lovely as you don this marvelous dress from Celine . Pair it with your favorite accessories as you head out for the day.
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Elie Saab Brown Python Print Chiffon Halter Neck Gown S
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Resplendent, elegant, and gorgeous, this gown defines it all. Flaunting a floor-length silhouette, this gown is beautified using stunning details and a stylish neckline. Wear it with...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci S/S 2005 New Silk Backless Dress with Appliques
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous deep emerald green silk dress with elaborate appliques by Gucci. It has a V neckline with cut in shoulders and a large back cut out with 2 matching straps across it. The ...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

NWT Valentino as seen on Queen Maxima Black Macramé Silk Crepe Fringe Dress 40
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Valentino Runway Black Silk Crepe Macramé Dress Italian size - 40 Same dress as seen on Queen of the Netherlands Maxima. Silk Crepe, Macramé Details, Fringe Trim, Back Buttons C...
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2010s Italian 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

SANDRA RHODE 100% silk pink chiffon bead embellished sundress S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SANDRA RHODE 100% silk pink chiffon bead embellished sundress S Reference: JACG/A00154 Brand: Sandra Rhodes Material: Silk Pattern: Solid Closure: Elasticated Extra Details: Elastica...
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21st Century and Contemporary 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

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

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

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

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2005 heavily beaded tribal mask corseted dress
Located in Rome, IT
• 1 of 1 piece, runway sample • One shoulder tan silk dress • Internal boned corset • Heavily embroidered and embellished with beads, stones, crystals and pearls • African tribal mas...
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Early 2000s Italian 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

Pale pink silk jersey cocktail dress with rhinestone and beads strap Blumarine
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink silk jersey cocktail dress with rhinestone and beads strap. Lining: acetate, nylon and silk. zip on the left side and hook&eye SIZE 44 (It) 40 (Fr) M
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

2020 VALENTINO red silk dress with velvet flowers and trim
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning red sheer silk gown with velvet rose motif from Valentino dating to spring of 2020. Size 6. Approximate measurements for slip (outer floral layer is full): bust 34", hips 40...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Navy Blue Wool Metallic Trim Midi Dress XL
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Experience the joy of expert tailoring with this designer dress for women. Meticulously made, it offers a flawless fit and luxe details, ensuring unmatched comfort. Its classic desig...
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2010s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alaia Vionnet-Inspired Grecian Goddess Dress Gown. New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Throughout the decades Azzedine Alaia was always considered an innovative and inspirational fashion designer. With his recent passing, the gown being offered is from one of his fina...
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

VIVIENNE TAM orange floral cotton lace laced up midi dress US2 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VIVIENNE TAM orange floral cotton lace laced up midi dress US2 S Reference: CELG/A00292 Brand: Vivienne Tam Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Orange, Multicolour Pattern: Lace Closure: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese 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

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

Monique Lhuillier Collection Red Pink Pleated Ombre Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monique Lhuillier Collection red & pink ombre pleated silk chiffon draped strapless gown. A gorgeous gown, perfect for any big event. Strapless the bodice is done in ombre dyed pink ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Balmain Black/White Jacquard Knit Mini Bodycon Dress M
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Balmain bodycon dress exudes sophistication with its intricately woven jacquard pattern. The form-fitting silhouette accentuates curves, while the monochromatic palette adds a ti...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Green Leaf Print Silk Chiffon Dress (12 Yrs)
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elevate your little one's style with the Versace green dress. Meticulously crafted for durability and comfort, it has a gorgeous leaf print design that's perfect for all seasons. Can be easily styled with flats as well as sneakers. Kids clothes
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Deep purple bustier cocktail dress Christian Dior Cruise 2012
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Deep purple bustier cocktail dress. Bustier inside the dress with underwired bra slightly padded and boned. Silicone strap on the inside top edge and ho...
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Naeem Kahn Heavily Embellished Champagne Silk Gown-Size 10
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Naeem Kahn Heavily Embellished Champagne Silk Gown-Size 10 This spectacular Naeem Kahn creation is made of a wonderful champagne colored heavy sil...
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Early 2000s American 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 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

Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Runway Embellished Snake Sheer Cutout Black Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Runway Embellished Snake Sheer Cutout Back Black Dress IT 40 Look 39 from the Spring 2004 Collection Condition: pulls throughout the sheer mesh sleeves ...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Silk Nautical Evening Gown S/S 2016 Size 2
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Ralph Lauren Purple Label - Full length nautical evening gown with voluminous sheer fabric panels. This vibrant gown has a strapless pleated bodice and built in corset with a zipper...
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2010s American 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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