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1970s Blue & silver Metallic Knit Cage Sleeve V Bodice Maxi Dress Wenjilli 9/10
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s dark blue & silver metallic knit, long, draped cage cuff, sleeves maxi dress. Ribbed turtle neck with a fitted bodice and an open work V design at the front. Wide ribbed waist...
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1970s Hong Kong Evening Dresses and Gowns

2001 John Galliano Sheer Knit Sleeveless High Neck Dress
Located in Austin, TX
2001 John Galliano Sheer Black Knit Sleeveless High Neck Long Dress Rayon Fabric Made in Italy Chest: 28-37", Waist: 23-33", Hips: 31-43", Length: 64" Condition: Excellent SIZE: S ...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

TOM FORD F/W 2015 Runway Copper Sequin & Velvet Panel Gown with Cutouts – IT 38
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A commanding statement gown for collectors and modern sirens from Tom Ford’s Fall/Winter 2015 collection. Worn on the runway and famously styled on icons like Joan Smalls and Cara De...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford leather suit in excellent condition
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Tom Ford leather dress Size: 36 Color grade: Black Material: genuine leather Made in Italy as typical of Tom Ford garments Design and Characteristics Template:Midi/long sleeveless dr...
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21st Century and Contemporary 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 pre fall 2016 Paris Rome Long dress
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL Collection Pre-fall 2016 Paris-Rome Long black silk and white lace dress with lace and jewels buttons. Long black silk sleeves with white lace cuffs, zip fastening Front faste...
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel Silk Chiffon Tiered Cocktail Dress by Lagerfeld
Located in Sharon, CT
Based on the classic Coco Chanel Tiered Cocktail Dress, Karl Lagerfeld's homage is printed with a transparent black repeated floral and CC logo pattern. EU appx size 36-38.
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

ROBERTO CAVALLI F/w 2004 Black And Gold Baroque Halter Evening Gown New With Tag
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Body: 18% Silk 82% Viscose Lining: 100% Silk Measurements All measurements taken laid flat: - Bust: no limits given its halter neck strap and backless design - Waist: 14" / 35.5 ...
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Early 2000s Italian 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

VERSACE 2021 Runway green Tresor De La Mer starfish plisse slip dress IT42 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2021 Runway green Tresor De La Mer starfish plisse slip dress IT42 M Reference: TGAS/C00953 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Model: A89018 1F00732 1G210 Collection:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Printed Floral Bias-Cut Satin Slip Dress, SS 1997
Located in London, GB
John Galliano bias-cut evening dress from the Spring-Summer 1997 collection, constructed in black satin with a champagne floral pigment print. The floor-length silhouette is cut enti...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

PRADA black cotton 2022 PLEATED LUREX KNIT Dress 38 XS
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Prada knit dress in black cotton (90%) and polyamide (10%) is subtly infused with silver lurex for an understated glittering effec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

BLUMARINE long black lace dress
Located in Rubiera, RE
BLUMARINE Long dress Black Lace embroidered with sequins, large faceted drops and other jas Size IT 38 Made in Italy Nude silk lining Lace: 80% rayon 20% nylon Lining: 96% silk 4% ...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960's EISA BALENCIAGA haute couture vibrant pink silk dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning silk dress designed by Cristobal Balenciaga for Spanish atelier EISA. This dress is a beautiful example of mid-century minimalist design. Made in a vibrant pink, the dress ...
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1960s Spanish Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Louis Féraud wool knit Dress by Rembrandt Circa 1975
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1975 - 1980 France - England Scarlet red and blue wool knit day dress signed Miss Féraud by Rembrandt, British branch of the famous French House.  Straight day dress, long slee...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Runway Cutout Dress and Leather Bustier Bra 2 Piece Set
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Runway Feather Print Cutout Dress and Leather Bustier Bra Corset 2 Piece Set Ensemble Size: the dress is size M and the bustier is size XS Condition: very ...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

CHRISTIAN DIOR S/s 2004 Floral and Polka Dot Spaghetti Strap Midi Dress
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Composition: 100% Silk Measurements All measurements taken laid flat - Bust: 17.50" / 45cm - Waist: 14.75" / 37.5 cm - Hips: 18.75" / 50cm - Total Length: 44.5" / 113cm Please...
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Early 2000s French 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

GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE F/w 2002 Pink One-Shoulder Knotted Detail Dress
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
As seen on Miley Cyrus and Christy Turlington on HAPPERS BAZAAR. Composition: 68% Silk 32% Polyester Measurements All measurements taken laid flat: - Bust: 17.25" / 44cm - Wais...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

NWT Gucci Bird Embellished Crystals Black Silk Satin Dress Gown It. 38 oversize
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Gucci Bird Embellished Crystals Black Silk Satin Dress Gown Italian size 38 (oversize - please check measurements). Gucci's Bird Embellished Gown is cut from silk satin, lending ...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

GIORGIO ARMANI F/W 2007 Dove Grey Crystal Embellished Beaded Dress
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
All measurements taken laid flat: - Bust: 16.34" / 41.5cm - Waist: 14.17" / 36cm - Hips: 19.25" / 49cm - Total Length: 38.19" / 97cm Please allow 0.5-1.5 inch difference due to ...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Early 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Silk Dress
Located in Port Hope, ON
Is it boho, vestige of the 1920s or the creative mindset of Yves Saint Laurent? This silk dress in a lovely iridescent blue with a black floral print. There is a black velvet trim o...
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1980s French 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

90s Gianfranco Ferre Cream Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre Cream Lace spaghetti strap cocktail dress with embroidery. Size 4/6
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1990s Italian 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

Robe Maxi Couture FR38 Pink Nude Silk Crepe Vestal Maxi Dress UK10 US8
Located in PARIS, FR
Long dress in pale pink beige silk crepe (flesh or nude), sleeveless, draped at the waist, long straight skirt with wide hollow pleat in front, V-neckline in the back draped on each ...
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Early 2000s French 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

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

1970s Vintage Hand Painted Silk Ombre Silk Gown with Sequin Embellishment
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning silk chiffon gown with split bat wing sleeves and ombre/ floral hand painted design that is embellished with tiny sparkling sequins. Absolutely amazing piece! Details Full...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER S/s 1999 Venus De Milo Kimono Maxi Mesh Dress
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
All measurements taken laid flat NOTE: mesh material is very stretchy could fit from S-L - Bust: 16.75" / 43.5 cm - Waist: 14.5" / 35 cm - Hips: 18.5" / 47cm - Total Length: 49....
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1990s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford For Gucci Dress with Cut outs
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine stretch silk dress from Tom Ford for Gucci. It has 3/4 length sleeves, slits at the side hem and a fine strap crossing the upper chest and back. There is a ribb...
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Early 2000s 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

Valentino New Cut out Silk Gown
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible off white silk gown from Valentino. It is sleeveless with cut outs at the waist front, sides and back which including the chest décolletage are covered in fine black c...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino New Silk Halter Gown with Waist and Back Cut outs S/S 2007
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink silk halter gown from Valentino S/S 2007 collection. It has a halter neckline, fitted ruched woven panels across the bodice with 2 c...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Late 1990s Valentino Garavani Backless White Y Strap Wedding Gown
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This white gown from Valentino Garavani’s work in the late 1990s features a fitted sleeveless bodice, scoop neckline, and dramatic open back with a gathered Y-strap design. Cut in a ...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 2000 Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Silk Dress w/ Leather Detail
Located in Montgomery, TX
Museum-Quality Gianni Versace Couture F/W 2000 Feather Print Silk Dress with Sculptural Leather Waist – Size 40 Tags Attached A rare and highly collectible piece from Gianni Versac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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

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

Grey raw silk bustier evening dress with zip embellishment and fabric collar
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Grey raw silk bustier evening dress with zip embellishment and fabric collar. No fabric composition tag but the lining is probably polyester or rayon. Lightly padded bra. Hook&eye ...
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1990s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Black Chiffon Applique Bodice and Lace Dress
Located in London, GB
This beautiful black lace slip dress was made in the 1930s. Gowns of this era are extremely collectable, particularly when they’re in such rare excellent condition and a generous siz...
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1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Silk Dress with Cut outs SS 2007
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous marigold yellow fine silk dress from Valentino. It has ruched shoulder straps forming a V neckline and 3 bands of horizontal ruching around the circumference of the bodic...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

Christian Dior by John Galliano Metallic Red and Gold Knit Column Dress, FW 1999
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano evening dress from the Fall-Winter 1999 collection is constructed in metallic red viscose knit over a metallic gold base, producing a layered, tw...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

BALENCIAGA By DEMNA Pre Fall 2017 Blue Jewel Dress
Located in Berlin, BE
Balenciaga by Demna Pre Fall 2017 Blue Jewel Dress FR40 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Demna Collection: Pre Fall 2017 Fabric: Viscose, PA, Elastin Color: Blue Size: FR40 Early Balenc...
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black stretch tulle and neoprene dress MUGLER
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black stretch tulle and neoprene dress. Boned . Zip closure on the middle back with branded zip puller and hook&eye on the top edge. PROTOTYPE SIZE XXS
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2010s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

BADGLEY MISCHKA 1997 Runway Vintage Beaded Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
THIS IS THE BEST DRESS I'VE EVER TRIED ON HANDS DOWN Badgley Mischka Vintage FW97 USA size 6, fits like a size 4 Excellent Condition, no flaws Another 90's masterpiece by American ...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

2009 Vintage Versace One Shoulder Blue Silk Dress Gown as Seen on Donatella 44
Located in Montgomery, TX
A breathtaking creation from the 2009 Versace runway, this rare one-shoulder gown captures the height of Donatella Versace’s dramatic glamour. Crafted in diaphanous ice-blue silk chi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2005 Blue Flowing Dip-Dye Gown Seen On Campagne
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Body Composition: 97% Silk, 3% Lycra Ornaments Composition: 100% Silk Measurements All measurements taken laid flat: - Bust: 18.5" / 47cm - Waist: 14" / 36.5cm - Hips: 19" / ...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

THIERRY MUGLER Late 1990s Soft Mocha Lace Gown
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Juding from the S/s 1999 haute Couture runway pic (please see the reference in picture No. 2)they look similar so it might be from that era. NOTE: the material is very stretchy so i...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

ROBERTO CAVALLI F/w 2004 Burgundy Baroque Embroidered Maxi Gown New With Tags
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Composition: 3% Lycra 97% Silk Contrasts: 100% Silk Measurements All measurements taken laid flat NOTE: This dress is made with slighly stretchy fabric which allow about 1-2 in...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Champagne Satin Backless Flare Mini
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This champagne satin mini dress from Gianni Versace’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection, designed by Donatella Versace, features a pleated halter neckline and structured bust panels. The b...
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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

F/W 2001 Chloé by Stella McCartney Blue Silver Metallic Moiré Strapless Dress
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Chloé’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection by Stella McCartney, this strapless dress is crafted from a moiré-effect metallic fabric that shifts between deep royal blue and silver depen...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

NWT F/W 2004 Versace by Donatella Runway Studded Black Wool Pencil Dress
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black Versace mini dress, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 2004 collection, this dress debuted as look 36, modeled by Michelle Alves. This fi...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowa...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

MANDALAY Vintage Boned Corset Delicate Mini Dress Mauve Dusty Pink
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Mandalay Vintage Dusty mauve nude pink Ethereal Hard boning all the way around Great for wedding/bridal Size USA 6 but fits like a 4 Excellent Condition FINAL SALE
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Gold Sequin Polka Dot Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta metallic gold sequin fitted sleeveless party dress. The sequins switch direction in spots, forming a polka dot pattern. The perfect holiday dress! Back zip and hook...
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2010s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1930's Silk Painted Mermaid Dress Halter Neck Sea Shell Dress UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A marvel to behold, this original 1930's vintage dress, rendered in a sumptuous shade of ocean blue silk with painted accented and rayon details, is just the piece to add to your vin...
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Silk Dress with Lace Insets
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible black silk dress by Valentino. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a solid silk skirt and diamond shaped panels over the bustline. There are angular bead enhansed black...
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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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