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S/S 2002 Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Leopard Cut-Out Gown
Located in Austin, TX
S/S 2002 Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Leopard Cut-Out Gown silk & Spandex Made in France Chest: open, Low Waist: 30-32", Hips: open, L...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel Rare White Embellished + Embroidered Archival Gown – Spring/Summer 1998
Located in Kingston, NY
This exquisite white gown from Chanel’s coveted Spring/Summer 1998 collection by Karl Lagerfeld is a rare archival piece that captures the house’s signature elegance and timeless fem...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1960's Cream Lace Dress Matching bandana 1960's bell sleeve dress UK 8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A classic silhouette rendered on a cream nylon base, which is in turn fully overlayed with cream embroidered lace, accented by floral lace appliqués above floral paisley lace designs...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

DONNA KARAN 80/90's Vintage Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Donna Karan Vintage 1985-mid 90's 100% Silk Rich copper brown, identical to the pictures Excellent condition, no flaws Size USA 8, probably fits like a 6/8 On the mannequin, I tucke...
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Desses Pret a Porter Silk Point D'esprit Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Charming Jean Desses Pret a Porter Silk Point D'esprit Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Fitted bodice with boned corset of dotted tulle over taffeta with silk satin banding at bust an...
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

MONIQUE LHUILLIER Vintage Silk Embellished Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Monique Lhuillier Vintage Mustard Yellow 100% silk Sheer back panel Size USA 12 Excellent Condition, no flaws, inevitably missing a bead here or there Measurements in inches laying f...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Spring 2011 Runway Size 8 Silk Watercolor Peony Floral Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Make a stunning statement in this collectible Oscar de la Renta dress from the Spring/Summer 2011 runway collection. Expertly crafted in luxurious lightweight silk, this sleeveless d...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alberta Ferretti New Silk Embroidered Midi Mini Skirt
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous semi sheer silk skirt from Alberta Ferretti. It is comprised of 2 layers of sheer silk with embroidered cut outs over a short silk underskirt. It has a side seam zipper,...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA deep brown semi sheer knit illusion dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Ultra rare deep brown knit dress with sheer illusion panels from Azzedine Alaia dating his very first summer collection, 1983. This dress is made from a semi-sheer knit with double-...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Resort 2014 Unworn Embellished Leather Backless Evening Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli Resort 2014 Unworn Embellished Leather Backless Evening Maxi Dress Size: IT 42 Condition: New with Tags
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1996 Dolce & Gabbana Leopard Print Cheetah pattern Velvet Pin Up Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
Sublime 1996 Dolce & Gabbana structured velvet mini dress in an elegant cheetah 'animal' print fabric. The silhouette is timeless featuring a simple shoulder strap, slim cut at the w...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black and Gold Lame Sleeveless Max Evening Dress Size 10
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a lovely vintage black and gold lamé evening dress from the 1980s. The broad horizontal gold lamé irregular stripe strikes a bold figure, and the dress has a sleeveless finis...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Celine Paris by Celine Vipiana Circa 1973 Bleu Cotton Red/White Logo Long Dress
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Real Old Celine Paris by Celine Vipiana Circa 1973 Vintage A-Line Maxi Dress, trimmed Red & White Logo, Bleu Cotton, Rare Collector's Piece. This A-line maxi dress, dating from circ...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1983 AZZEDINE ALAIA turquoise linen dress with cut out back
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Ultra rare, vivid turquoise linen blend dress with cut out back designed by Azzedine Alaia dating his very first summer collection, 1983. This dress has an off-the-shoulder neckline ...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black backless bubble cocktail dress CARVEN
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black backless bubble cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: 100% polyester. Lining composition: 77% rayon, 23% elastane. Button, buttonhole and zip closure on the middle back. S...
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Early 2000s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

White beaded and sequin top and skirt Circa 1980's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White beaded and sequin top and skirt. No fabric composition tag but probably polyester. Boned bustier inside with underwired bra and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Zip closure...
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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

A/W 1996 Vivienne Westwood draped black Satin button through Blouse - Shirt
Located in Sheffield, GB
A remarkable Vivienne Westwood blouse from the Autumn / Winter 1996 Collectioncrafted from beautifully draped black satin with buttons that follow all the way through, offering the w...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1998 Thierry Mugler runway silk zebra print draped one shoulder dress
Located in Austin, TX
1998 Thierry Mugler runway zebra print one shoulder draped 100% silk, fully lined Made in France Bust: 38", Waist: 30", Hip: 38", Length: 40" - 52" Size tag 36/ current US 4- 6 
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

NWT S/S 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Prototype Off-White Sheer Chiffon Ruched Gown
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous white silk Gucci gown, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this unique dress features ruching and pleating throughout, flowy sleeves, ...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Silk printed and draped asymmetrical evening dress Carolina Herrera
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Green & white silk printed and draped asymmetrical evening dress. Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. SIZE 8 (US) M
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Early 2000s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black silk chiffon backless dress with black beaded work CHLOÉ
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk chiffon dress with black beaded work. the skirt part is made of 2 lays of silk chiffon and one lay ( underneath) of organza. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. ...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ralph Lauren Purple Label Fall 2017 Bronze Silk Gown with Jeweled Neckline – NWT
Located in Kingston, NY
Step into luxury with this show-stopping Ralph Lauren Purple Label evening gown, a standout piece from the Fall 2017 Collection. Crafted in a fluid, bronze-hued silk satin, this full...
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1972 OSSIE CLARK dress with CELIA BIRTWELL print
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, tiered dress made of contrasting Celia Birtwell printed fabric designed by Ossie Clark dating to 1972. Dress features puff sleeves and a cut out at neckline with a tie. Cu...
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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Gianfranco Ferre Studio Rose Satin Formal Dress
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning 1990s dusty rose pink satin column dress in a thick satin and fully lined. Slightly fitted at the waist and a high slit up the left side. Zipper opening on one side and on...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Late 1990s Giorgio Armani Beige Bodycon Silk Slip Dress Column Gown
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the late 1990s, this Giorgio Armani gown is crafted from fluid beige silk blend with a minimalist slip silhouette. The dress features delicate spaghetti straps that cross at the...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emilio Pucci white dress
Located in Capri, IT
Emilio Pucci white dress totally made in italy and embellished with studs size small to Medium
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

1973 OSSIE CLARK dress with CELIA BIRTWELL print
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, tiered dress made of Celia Birtwell printed fabric with leaf motif designed by Ossie Clark dating to 1973. Dress features puff sleeves and an empire waistline with a very ...
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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Halston 1970s Black Silk Bias Iconic Bishop Sleeve Vintage Evening Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic beautiful 1970s vintage Halston black bias cut gown ! Features an asymmetrical neckline in the front and bac. Simply slips over the head. Buttons at each bishop sleeve cuff. T...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress
Located in New York, NY
A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96. Of Bianchini Férier ivory and black satin backed rayon acetate crêpe inset with intarsia'd black chiffon and satin embroidered in white silk running stitch embroidered carnation flower heads and unfurling leaf designs. Gently cowled neckline and back. Due to the complex design and construction very few of these dresses were put into production, and sold. There are no traditional seams on sides and the fit of the dress is integrated into the inserted black floral patterns onto the bias cut base. In the period, they cost $5000 US dollars and upwards depending on the retail establishment through special order. John Galliano’s 1995...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Gianni Versace Couture GV Millennium Black Embellished Gown NWT
Located in Montgomery, TX
Gianni Versace Couture GV Millennium Gown A breathtaking piece from the GV Millennium Collection, this Gianni Versace Couture gown is a true collectible from the early 2000s, crea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" F/W 1973 Marabou Trimmed Black Devore Silk Robe
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
One-Of-A-Kind Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" Vintage Fall Winter 1973 Marabou Trimmed Black Devore Silk Chiffon Robe This YSL robe or coat is certainly a statement piece that woul...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2008 Alexander McQueen Black Silk with Sheer Side Panels Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander McQueen fitted black silk dress with sheer mesh teardrop shaped panels at sides with nude lining beneath. The unexpected panels add just enough edginess to a classic black dress...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Charles James Brown Satin Black Velvet Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
A rare very find, rare Charles James Brown Satin Black Velvet Cocktail Dress. Dating from the 1950's this design is well recognized as his ...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Abstract print Silk Gown
Located in GOUVIEUX, FR
This Roberto Cavalli is a striking example of the brand's signature blend of luxury and bold design. Crafted in a lightweight, flowing silk. The gown features a halter neckline that ...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black dress by Jane Andre in a cotton linen blend. It has cap sleeves, a drop waist and full skirt. There is fine band around the crew neckline and ...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel Velour Logo Set – 1996
Located in San Francisco, CA
An iconic two-piece set from Chanel’s 1996 collection, featuring the signature all-over CC logo in plush black velour. This set includes a short-sleeve top and matching mini skirt, b...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

MONIQUE LHUILLIER Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Monique Lhuillier 100% silk USA size 6 Excellent Condition, minor feeling of wear Crafted from the softest silk, this Monique Lhuillier evening gown features a cowl neck front, as w...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ralph Lauren Fall 2011 Runway Black Crepe Gown with Beaded Butterfly Bodice
Located in Kingston, NY
Striking Ralph Lauren runway evening gown from the Fall 2011 collection, shown on the catwalk with a fur coat and cloche hat for a dramatic, vintage-inspired look. Made in black crep...
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ralph Lauren Vintage Halter Beaded Long Black Dress Purple Label
Located in Miami, FL
This Ralph Lauren Purple Label black halter dress is a rare vintage treasure that blends refined minimalism with artistic embellishment. Crafted from a luxe blend of rayon, nylon, an...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Gold Lame Ruched Midi Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana metallic ruched cocktail dress in a bronzy gold with black straps. Back zip and hook and loop closure. 46% polyamide, 32% polyester, 12% elastane, 10% silk. Made ...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Bustier Corset Chinoiserie Print Evening Dress Gown
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Bustier Corset Lace Up Chinoiserie Print Evening Dress Gown Size: S Condition: Very good vintage condition
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black asymmetrical evening dress with gold flower Gai Mattiolo The Red Carpet
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black asymmetrical drag evening dress with gold flower, beads and rhinestone embellishment. Main fabric: polyester. Invisible zip on the left side. See-through tulle inset on the bac...
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2010s Turkish Evening Dresses and Gowns

Donald Brooks Unworn Vintage 1970s Hand Painted Tulle Embroidered Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely incredible unworn vintage Donald Brooks dress in hand-painted hand-embroidered tulle that just glows with different layered colors. Stunning design and colors! One of the ...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950's Strapless Cream Satin Frank Starr Ted Short Evening Gown UK 6-8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly majestic 1950's Frank Starr for Ted Shore gown, rendered in a beautiful cream satin and embellished with pale grey soutache embroidery and grey toned glass beadwork in a t...
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tulle and sequin cocktail dress Circa 1980's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Tulle and sequin cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag but the tulle is probably polyester. Stiff tulle on the bottom. Zip closure on the middle back + Hook&eye on the top. SIZE...
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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950's Pistachio Green Tulle Dress Strapless Sweetheart Neckline UK 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the softest shade of pistachio coloured tulle and decorated with chartreuse green faille ribbon, this original 1950's tulle dress is the perfect piece for that special oc...
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Gold Lurex Leopard Animal Print Maxi Dress Gown Velvet
Located in Denver, CO
Fabulous Roberto Cavalli Leopard Dress Gold lame lurex leopard print fabric Black velvet fabric detail on the top of the left bust Fitted bustier style built in boned bodysuit with c...
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli c.2015 Embellished Feathers Lace Up Corset Evening Dress Gown
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli c.2015 Embellished Feathers Lace Up Corset Keyhole Plunging Neckline Evening Dress Gown Size IT 42 Condition: Very good
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace F/W 1996 Red & Blue Colorblock Satin Mini Dress with Crystal Logo Straps
Located in Kingston, NY
A rare and iconic piece from the Fall/Winter 1996 Gianni Versace collection, this red and blue satin mini dress epitomizes the electric glamor of late-‘90s Versace. Worn on the runwa...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black jersey backless dress with leather detail Jean-Paul Gaultier Femme
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black jersey backless dress with leather detail on the neckline. No fabric composition tag but it's probably a rayon jersey ( very thin) Tied behind the neck. SIZE M
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Runway Unworn Lace Up Train Black Silk Evening Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Runway Unworn Lace Up Train Black Silk Evening Dress Gown Finale Look 37 from the Gucci Fall 2002 Runway Collection. Size: IT 40 Condition: New with tags
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Backless printed dress with animal print and pleated CACHÉ
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Backless printed dress with animal print and pleated. Main fabric and lining in polyester. The shoulder strap are twisted on the top middle back. Thin padded bra. Invisible zip and h...
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2010s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

rare BALMAIN blue white tweed pearl bead embellished plunge mesh dress FR34 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare BALMAIN blue white tweed pearl bead embellished plunge mesh dress FR34 XS Reference: YIKK/A00214 Brand: Balmain Designer: Olivier Rousteing Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Blue, ...
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2010s Indian Evening Dresses and Gowns

VALENTINO Vintage 2000s Pleated Silk Chiffon Evening Dress w/ Twist Front Bodice
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Exceptional Italian craftsmanship is the essence of this beautiful vintage Valentino evening dress, dating to the mid 2000’s. Crafted in Italy from 100% silk, it features a twisted ...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

DOLCE & GABBANA orange pink yellow silk 2021 FLORAL MIDI Dress 42 M
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana dress in yellow, orange, and pink Daisy-printed charmeuse silk (with 11% elastane) radiates vibrant femininity. Designed with a fitted midi-length...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Runway Unworn Lace Up Train Black Silk Evening Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Runway Unworn Lace Up Train Black Silk Evening Dress Gown Finale Look 38 from the Gucci Fall 2002 Runway Collection. Size: IT 40 Condition: New with tags
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992
Located in London, GB
This black dress from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring-Summer 1992 collection is constructed from fine-gauge viscose knit. The bodice features a semi-sheer ribbed knit with an integrated body...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Iconic Tom Ford x Gucci S/S 2001 Runway Bustier Stretch Illusion Tulle Dress 42
Located in Montgomery, TX
This dress from Tom Ford’s Spring/Summer 2001 collection for Gucci—one of his most iconic and memorable collections during his tenure at the fashion house. Same dress with long slee...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

THIERRY MUGLER F/W 1986 Runway "Les Milteuses" Museum-Held Dress
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Fall Winter 1986 “Les Milteuses” archival runway dress Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Fall Winter 198...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2008 Vintage Versace Violet Silk Chiffon Dress Gown NWT
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE GOWN FW 2008 Size: IT 44 (US 8 approx.) Condition: Pristine, New with Tags Original Retail back in 2008: Over $18,000 A breathtaking piece of fashion history, this rare arc...
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Early 2000s Italian 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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