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1950s Claire McCardell Blue Silk Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 50s Claire McCardell Blue Silk Dress with 3/4 sleeves. Fit size: Small/ 4 Bust : 36”/ Waist :26” / Dress Length : 48 with 2” hem **small faint...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Vintage Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Knit Dress- Signed
Located in Sparks, NV
Rare vintage 1970s Emilio Pucci for Saks Fifth Avenue silk jersey knit dress with a signed print and short puff sleeves. Unlined wit...
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1970s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Oscar de la Renta Magenta Wool Cocktail Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Oscar de la Renta magenta wool cocktail dress from the 1990s. The dress features an interesting elongated sideways collar that gives the ...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Sexy Gold Floral Brocade Lamé Bias-Cut Gown with Extreme Plunging Back
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Siren gown in gold floral lamé brocade: Racer back with extremely low plunge! Full cowl neck front. The sexiest dress in the room!
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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Yellow Vintage Flower Print Striped Long Sleeve 70s Boho Prairie Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s yellow flower and stripe printed long sleeve boho prairie jersey dress! Fitted bodice with a drawstring waist and A line skirt. Long sleeves feature elastic at each cuff, ...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pucci dress Pre Fall 2012
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PUCCI - (Made in Italy) Long black viscose dress embroidered with a colorful sequin pattern. Size 40IT. 2012 Pre Fall Collection under the artistic direction of Peter Dundas. Condit...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Pierre Balmain Couture Turquoise Silk Chiffon Cocktail Gown- France Circa 1958
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958 France Sumptuous cocktail or ball gown with Princess line by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture numbered 83214. Sleeveless dress with a cowl neckline draped with polka-dot musli...
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Documented Emanuel Ungaro Silk Leopard Print Wrap Dress, Spring-Summer 2000
Located in Geneva, CH
From the SS2000 Emanuel Ungaro collection, this wrap dress features a large ruffle on the cleavage. Punchy shades of pink and bright magenta leopard print. Her purple-colored twin was the look 45 of the runway show (see picture 3). This dress closes with a long silk band on the right side. Like a “second skin” see-trough (tiny rectangular holes) light silk. Unlined, the dress runs a little bit small to size. Fits approx. : US 4-6 / FR 36-38 Measurements (taken flat) : Width (shoulder to shoulder) approx. 40 cm (15.7 inches) Width (armpit to armpit) approx. 42 cm (16.5 inches) Arm length approx. 64 cm (25.2 inches) Length (shoulder to hem) approx. 104 cm (40.9 inches) Total length approx. 105 cm (41.3 inches) This item has been professionally cleaned, pressed & carefully inspected by a couture-trained seamstress before being sold. Credit photos : Picture n° 2 -> Kirsten Owen by Mario Sorrenti for Emanuel Ungaro SS2000 ADV campaign Picture n° 3 -> unknown model by JB Villareal / Shoot Digital via Vogue Runway / Condé Nast Archive in the Emanuel...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Runway S/S 2008 Cream Color Silk Corset Dress Gown US 10
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta Silk Off White Corset Dress Gown S/S 2008 Runway Collection US size - 10 Silk cream color dress finished with white/black patent l...
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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Vintage Oscar de la Renta Gold Sequin " Red Ribbon " Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing AND Rare Vintage Oscar de la Renta gold sequin dress! Embroidered with a "Red Ribbon" on the right breast. Sleek long red sleeves, and a zipper down the bodice. Enc...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Oleg Cassini Gold Beaded and Paillette Sequin Dress
Located in London, GB
Oleg Cassini designed this spotlight-stealing dress in the 1990s for his Black Tie line. Born in Paris to an aristocratic Russian family, Cassini moved to Hollywood at the end of the...
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1990s Chinese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Victorian Embroidered Batiste Lace Gown Hattie 1900s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian embroidered cotton batiste lace gown embroidered with the name Hattie from the early 1900s. This beautiful gown was never worn, it stil...
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Early 1900s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Plunging Cutout Ruffle Train Silk Evening Dress Gown
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Plunging Neckline Cutout Detail Ruffles Train Silk Evening Dress Gown Roberto Cavalli stained glass print silk halter evening gown featuring plunging neckli...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Prada Cady Feather Embellished Midi Dress IT 42
Located in Brossard, QC
Cady Feather Embellished Midi Dress. Sheath dress  Turtleneck  Back zipper closure  Long sleeves  Back slit  Straight hem  Detachable feather collar detail Material: 100% Viscose Lin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Vintage Black Tulle Fully Embellished Open Back Dress Gown L
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Roberto Cavalli Black Fully Embellished Open Back Dress Gown Label size missing, approx size L (please check measurements). Black evening open back tulle drees gown. Silk app...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Lacquered Organza "Paint Ball" Party Dress
Located in New York, NY
Moschino's amusing cellophane organza "paint ball" print party dress. Black "paint ball" spots are printed on iridiscent organza in a limeade green. The soft pleated, strapless bodic...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

EMILIO PUCCI black wool JERSEY & LACE MINI Dress 40 S
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Emilio Pucci long sleeve draped bodycon dress in black and nude wool jersey (96%) elastane (4%) with a jewel-neck. Trim is viscose (75%) and Polyamide (25%). Closes on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

VALENTINO 2004 Vintage Black Silk Beaded Evening Gown Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino AW04 Vintage Excellent condition, no flaws to note Comp tag faded, but fabric is 100% silk. Size 6, but professionally altered to fit a size 0. (i think because it's so t...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Oleg Cassini Size 8 Beautiful 1990s Gold Silk Beaded 90s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s OLEG CASSINI gold beaded silk dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn gold and silver seed beads along the top front and back bust and sleeves. Wonderful tailored fit,...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace S/S 2005 Plunging Neckline Backless Seashell Print Belted Wrap Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Versace S/S 2005 Plunging Neckline Backless Seashell Print Belted Wrap Dress IT 42 Condition: pulls throughout as seen in the last photos and tarnishing on the metal belt.
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950's 50s Black Lace Nude Illusion Bombshell Wiggle Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
The perfect little black dress! Tiny nipped waist, V-neckline, and nude illusion peek-a-boo lace accents on the bodice. Short sleeves and hourglass silhouette. Rear metal zip closure...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

MIU MIU 2014 black blue clear rhinestone embellished shift dress IT38 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MIU MIU 2014 black blue clear rhinestone embellished shift dress IT38 XS Reference: MECG/A00010 Brand: Miu Miu Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: 2014 Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen Gold Jeweled Evening Gown Sz: 40
Located in West Hartford, CT
A masterclass in opulence and silhouette, this Alexander McQueen gold evening gown is a breathtaking example of the house’s dramatic elegance and couture-level craftsmanship. Meticulously embellished with intricate jeweled detailing throughout the bodice, the gown captures the light with every movement, exuding a radiant, almost armor-like strength that is both regal and modern. The gown features a figure-skimming silhouette with a structured bodice and flowing skirt, creating a statuesque form that commands attention. The rich gold fabric shimmers with depth and dimension, while hand-applied embellishments add texture and extraordinary detail. Whether gracing a red carpet or a once-in-a-lifetime event, this piece is an unforgettable showstopper. Size: 40 Designer: Alexander McQueen Color: Metallic gold Embellishment: Jeweled detailing throughout bodice Closure: Zipper Condition: Excellent: NWT Shown with J. Mendel Sheer Silk Beaded Fur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen 2004 Collection Silk Americana Print Halter Backless Dress 38
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen Silk Halter High-Low *Americana* Print Dress S/S 2004 Deliverance Collection The collection was based on the narrative of the 1969 Sydney Pollack movie “They Shoot ...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

2008 F/W Alexander McQueen Gold Embroidered Strapless Tulle & Satin Dress
Located in Studio City, CA
2008 F/W Alexander McQueen creme-colored strapless cocktail dress with an embroidered bird, branches and flower motif sewn out of gold and copper metallic ...
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Early 2000s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Navy Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown - 10
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de la Renta Navy Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown - 10. This beautiful gown has a mermaid style to it. There is bodice boning all around and the back ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci SS 2013 Silk One Shoulder Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful chrysanthemum print silk jersey dress in shades of pink and white by Frida Giannini for Gucci. It has one full sleeve with draping diagonally across the front of the dre...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2009 Iconic Runway Skeleton Kaleidoscope Print Dress 44
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2009 Iconic Skeleton Kaleidoscope Print Dress 44 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring/ Summer 2009 Style: Sheath dress Color(s): Shade...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Blue and White Plaid Check Ribbon Weave Silk Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta silk pencil cut dress in an amazing blue and white abstract check ribbon weave. Back zip and hook and eye. Oscar de la Renta signature print lining. 57% cotton, 43...
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2010s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Graphic black & white sequin sleeveless evening dress Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Graphic black & white sequin sleeveless evening dress. Sequins are stitched on a chiffon base with black polyester lining. Zip in the middle back and split = 55 cm SIZE M
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace Couture Rare Spring 1998 Vintage Black and White Cut - Out Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and collectible vintage GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE Spring / Summer 1998 black and white houndstooth dress! Sheer cut-out details at the side bodice on the front and back of this 1990s...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Badgley Mischka New Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 4
Located in Ashburn, VA
Badgley Mischka Jumpsuit Stunning! Size: 4 * 100% Silk * Rhinestone jewel details on shoulders * Banded waist with horizontal pleats * Center back zipper closure * Flowy loose fit t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pre-Fall 2011 Look #5 Versace Purple Floral Gown Dress 38 - 2
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Actual PR-Sample Pre-Fall 2011 Look # 5 Purple Silk and Viscose Dress with thin straps. Deep slit on the leg. Content: 51% viscose, 49% silk Lining: 100% silk IT Size 38 or U...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Corset Lace Up Chinoiserie Print Silk Asymmetric Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Corset Lace Up Chinoiserie Print Plunging Neckline Silk Asymmetric Dress Size M
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Black Sheer Knit Crochet 2-Piece Set Vintage
Located in Baar, CH
Rare and iconic black crochet two-piece set by Dolce & Gabbana from the Spring/Summer 1997 collection. A standout example of the brand’s sultry '90s aesthetic, this set combines shee...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Geometric Floral Signature Print Cashmere Knit Shift Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Geometric Floral Signature Print Cashmere Knit Shift Dress Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Emilio Pucci; Made in Italy for Lord & Taylor Designer: Emilio Pucci Styl...
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1960s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1981 Madame Gres Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Skirt & Blouse Ensemble w/Shoes
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1981 Madame Gres haute couture dark scarlet silk taffeta skirt and blouse ensemble with matching high-heeled shoes size 6 1/2. Features the iconic...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Zang Toi Size 6 Navy Blue Strapless Silk Vintage 90s Flamenco Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous late 90s ZANG TOI navy blue strapless silk flamenco style gown ! This dress is so fun, and designed with so much attention to details. The side features tiers of silk taffet...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

VERSACE S/S 2012 Black Multicolor Floral Print Shift Cocktail Dress NWT
Located in Thiensville, WI
Versace Spring/Summer 2012 Black multi-color floral print cut out waist shift cocktail dress; New with tags. Multi-color all over floral print in shades of pink and purple on black. ...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Nina Ricci Vintage 1970s Black Silk Pleated Skirt & Attached Ruffled Tie Dress
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage early 1970s Nina Ricci black silk dress featuring a razor-sharp pleated skirt. The bodice of the dress is lined with silk gauze and closes with black front buttons, complemen...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Madame Grès Haute Couture Black Elegant Evening Gown 1960s Gres Dress
Located in Berlin, BE
The Eternal Grace of Madame Grès Germaine Émilie Krebs truly was an artist sculpting silk jersey. Her designs: wearable Art. Gowns that evoked ancient goddesses, pleated with a preci...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Silk Jacquard Evening Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Oscar de la Renta 2 piece Silk Jacquard Evening Gown in vibrant red crepe de chine. Composed of a strong shouldered bias cut top which is bloused ...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano 2000's Gazette Newspaper Print Bustier Silk Dress
Located in Naples, FL
John Galliano 2000's Gazette Newspaper Print Bustier Silk Dress Size S Please note size tag has been removed.
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Arnold Scaasi Ruched Silk Organza Summer Floral Print Evening Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Arnold Scaasi Ruched Silk Organza Summer Floral Print Evening Gown: A fresh floral print in green, lavender and yellow is flirty and flowing with a full fishtail skirt on this ...
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15th Century and Earlier American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzaro Studio Paris 90s Vintage Top Bustier with Short Skirt Evening Dress Crepe
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A Glamorous Piece of Fashion History Transport yourself to the elegance of the 1990s with this stunning Azzaro Studio Paris vintage ensemble. This coveted two-piece set is a perfect ...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage VERSACE F/W 2005 Embellished Black Emerald Mini Cocktail Dress 42 US 6
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage VERSACE Embellished Black Emerald Mini Cocktail Dress F/W 2005 Collection Designer Size 42 - US 6 Emerald green and black sequins over the tulle,...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alberta Ferretti Vintage 1990s Size 12 Brown One Shoulder 90s Mini Dress Tunic
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s ALBERTA FERRETTI chocolate brown one shoulder mini dress / tunic! Simply slips over the head and stretches to fit. Great alone or belted, with jeans, etc. Soft rayon knit ...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

2014 Christian Dior Runway Haute Couture Navy High-Low Dress
Located in London, GB
This archival haute couture runway documented dress was designed by Raf Simons for Christian Dior Spring 2014 Couture (look 21/35). The collection was the result of Raf pondering what Christian Dior himself would have designed had he been at the helm of his business in the 1960s, whilst also bringing Raf’s modernist aesthetic to the fashion house. The reoccurring details across the collection were the cut-outs and slashes in the clothes, described by Vogue as “quite sexual, as concealment infused with the peekaboo promise of revelation often is”. This high-low dress...
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Carolyne Roehm 1980's Black Velvet Dress with Olive Ruffle Bottom - 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carolyne Roehm 1980's Black Velvet Dress with Olive Ruffle Bottom - 4. This dress is in excellent vintage condition. It is short sleeved and has side ruching with rhinestone buttons ...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

See-through black ribbons and sequins braces evening dress Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
See-through black ribbons and sequins braces evening dress. No fabric tag but the ribbons are probably in rayon. Tulle along the neckline . Zip in the middle back. SIZE 40 (It) 36 (...
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2010s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Dahlia Floral-appliqué Mini Dress Size US 6
Located in Brossard, QC
This 'Dahlia' mini dress is made from beige tulle that's intricately embroidered and appliquéd. Internal boning provides shape and gentle support. All-over floral embroidery Floral a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

NWT Schiaparelli Jeweled Flowers Silk Evening Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely modern Schiaparelli silk colorblock evening dress adorned with tiny jeweled flowers on skirt and sides of bodice. "V" neckline softly pleated bodice extending into a lightly draped skirt. Back features double panel short train. Back zipper closure. Side thigh high slit. The rich colors of orange and turquoise taken from colors used in older vintage Schiaparelli dress...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950's PEDRO RODRIGUEZ silk jersey haute couture dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet black, silk-jersey, haute couture dress with asymmetrical cut and draping from Pedro Rodriguez dating to the 1950's. Best fits a US 2. Approximate measurements: bust 3...
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1950s Spanish Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaïa c.2004 Semi-Sheer Cutout Ruched Slits Gown Maxi Evening Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaïa Semi-Sheer Cutout Ruched High Slits Gown Maxi Evening Dress FR 40 As seen on Naomi Campbell in the black color. Azzedine Alaia semi-sheer ruc...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Taupe Crêpe Scallop Hem Flapper Dress with Silver-Plate Glass Beads – M, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
From its rare beads to its scalloped hem to its wearable size, this Jazz Age gem is a “unicorn” among flapper dresses. Quite literally dripping with silver-plate hollow beads and cry...
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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moroccan Caftan, Silk Brocade Vintage Kaftan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant Moroccan caftan silk gold damask gorgeous vintage hostess gown. Light green floral leaf design on silk Kaftan circa 1970s. Exotic oriental long maxi caftan dress with long sleeves in shimmering brocade beige and gold fabric. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern gown. This long maxi dress kaftan is embellished entirely by hand. The front is embellished at the front with woven gold buttons and loops that run down the center to the hemline. The cuffs and border seams are accented with handmade applique gold trim. This exotic Arabic maxi dress caftan gown makes a very extravagant garment for formal attire to transitions effortlessly to casual wear. Handcrafted in Morocco and tailored for a relaxed fit with wide sleeves, It is made in the traditional form of a Moroccan caftan using metallic brocade fabric and trimmed in handcrafted “passementerie”. The body of the garment is loose fitting and flares to the bottom. The sleeves are somewhat bell shaped with an open cuff that closes up with metallic gold buttons. The fabric is a rich looking metallic thread blend brocade. This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand with detailing around a traditional neckline, with embellished sleeves In Morocco, fashion preserves its traditional style inherited from great civilizations that found their way to Northwest Africa, such as the Ottomans and the Moors. Moroccan fashion has been recognized for its style and has garnered a reputation, winning awards in international fashion shows throughout Europe. Marrakech Bohemian style. Sizing: No size is indicated, but, being a loose fitting garment, this should fit a range of medium to large sizes - please rely on the following measurements for fit: Measurements: Bust 36”. Waist 36”. Hips 44”. Across shoulders 13”. Sleeve length 25.5”. Centre back length 60”. Handcrafted by Moroccan Artist designer, this is a one of a kind caftan, inspired by the tales of princess of the Arabian Nights. The Kaftan is a long and wide tunic, collarless, long-sleeved, worn by man and women in Africa and the Middle East. The Moroccan kaftans inspired European and global designers as Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, Oscar de La Renta, Emilio Pucci, and many more who made the Moorish caftans famous in the 1960s and 1970s. Loose fit this caftan blends ease and timeless style with its relaxed fit and intricate embroidery, for a casual evening out or dress it up with jeweled sandals...
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20th Century Moroccan Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gorgeous Bill Blass Couture Vintage 1970s Royal Blue Silk Satin Belted 70s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage BILL BLASS Couture royal blue silk satin dress! This gem was completely hand-sewn, and is numbered. Features a fitted bo...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emanuel Ungaro Ruched Dress with Back Cut out 1980s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very pretty flower pattern silk dress from Emanuel Ungaro in pinks, blues, greens and golds on an off white background. It has a sweetheart neckline, elbow length puffed sleeves wi...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960's white raw silk with colorfull scarf BH Wragge
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1960's white raw silk with colorfull scarf.Rayon lining. SIZE L
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

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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