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Vintage 1930's blue floral silk silver lamé evening gown one shoulder dress UK 8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This mesmerising 1930's midnight blue silk brocade dress with a silver lamé thread accent, is a rare piece to behold The straight cut neckline of the dress is set off by a wonderful single shoulder strap which is elegantly pleated and gathered, draping over the shoulder into a slight sleeve. The wonderful pleats that radiate from the shoulder strap drape into the fitted boned bodice. The cinched in waistline is accented by matching silk pipping. The wonderful drape of the skirt falls from gathered pleats beneath the piped waistband, completing this dress in an iconic 1930's silhouette Label: None Measurements of the Dress Armpit to Armpit: up to 34 inches Shoulder to Hem: 59 inches Waist: up to 26 inches Hips: up to 68 inches Shoulder to Waist: 16 inches Size: UK 8 US 4 Closures: This dress fastens to the side with a 14 inch metal zip and a hook and loop Condition: This dress is in near perfect vintage condition. Some very small scattered holed can be found within the drapes silk of the skirt line, these are not apparent externally and only visible when the dress is looked at from underneath. Some very light colour variation to the silk along the left hand side of the dress, this is light sunlight fading and the silk appears a lighter shade of blue purple in some areas. Very light age marks concealed within the wonderful lamé and brocade drape...
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Sandra Sage Vintage Cream Nude Illusion Lace + Silk Chiffon Dress
By Sandra Sage
Located in Sparks, NV
Delicate creamy silk chiffon dress with a sheer blush lace bodice, long sleeves and a deep-V nude illusion lining by Sandra Sage. Partially lined with rear...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Maxi Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is semi fitted with a bateau neckline and a gradated draped ruffle wider at the front shoulder then narrowing to the h...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

EMILIO PUCCI magenta pink silk PRINTED MINI Dress 38 XS
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Emilio Pucci long sleeve printed straight dress in pink, magenta, coral, black and white silk (94%) and elastane (6%). The design features flared sleeves and a buttone...
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2010s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1930's Blush Silk and Gold Lamé Beaded Evening Gown 1930 dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly enchanting 1930's blush silk and gold lamé dress, with a glistening pattern of leaves, finished with glass beaded embellishments along the neckline, is a rare piece to beh...
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Halston 1970s Documented Beaded Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
Featured in "Halston: An American Original" by Elaine Gross and Red Rottham, this beautiful sleeveless off white silk dress from Halston is comple...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alessandro Dell'Acqua Net Skirt with Fur and Turquoise Stones Trim 1990s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black net skirt by Alessandro Dell'Acqua. It is a straight skirt with an elaborate pattern of lines and circles comprised of fine strips of fox ...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Couture Embroidered Words Top and Skirt
Located in Water Mill, NY
An extraordinary skirt and top set from Moschino Couture in grey with a touch of green jersey. They are simple pieces with intricate detailed at the front and back hemlines comprised...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Wrapped evening dress with rhinestone and beads embellishment Just Cavalli NEW
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wrapped evening dress with rhinestone and beads embellishment. Main fabric composition: rayon. Polyester lining. Embellishement: rayon +beads+ lurex thread + rhinestone. Invi...
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2010s Turkish Evening Dresses and Gowns

EMILIO PUCCI vintage silk long dress 60s
Located in Rubiera, RE
Emilio Pucci Long pink long dress Vintage 60s Fantasy on pink background; adorned with crystals and beads. Fully hand finished, double lined. 100% silk The size label has been cut. L...
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1960s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Paul-Louis Orrier Couture Multicoloured Sequinned Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This striking 1970s maxi dress was designed by French couturier Paul-Louis Orrier. The designer’s cutting edge designs rose to prominence during the 1970s and 1980s when he dressed E...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Adolfo 1970s Three Piece Red and Metallic Midi or Maxi Skirt and Tank Dress Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three piece vintage Adolfo burgundy red and metallic floral brocade skirt(s) and top set, circa 1970s- 80s, ensures you're set for any occasion! Pair the the bodice with the long ski...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Silver sequin cocktail dress Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silver sequin cocktail dress on brown rayon jersey base and lining in the same fabric. Zip closure and hook&eye on the middle back. Shoulder pad. SIZE M / L
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Gianni Versace 1999 Velvet Burnout Dress
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
This exquisite vintage Versace dress from 1999 exemplifies Donatella Versace’s bold and luxurious design vision. Crafted from green velvet burnout fabric, it features an elegant lon...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

B. H. Wragge Studded Linen Dress 1970
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous orange linen dress covered in 100s of small gold metal studs from B. H. Wragge, the label is dated 1970. It is a simple sleeveless A line dress with a small stand up colla...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Couture Dress with Hardware
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black light weight wool dress from Moschino Couture adorned with silver metal hardware of varying kinds. It is a sleeveless shift style dress with functional zippers at t...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ivory wild silk cocktail dress with beadwork and sequin embroideries Circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ivory wild silk cocktail dress with beadwork and sequin. rayon lining. Handmade. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 40 (Fr) L
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace X Fendi Fendace Black Keyhole Cut Out Safety Pin Dress SZ 38
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
As seen on Kate Moss, Introducing the extraordinary collaboration between Versace and Fendi, the Versace X Fendi Fendace Black Keyhole Cut Out Safety Pin...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

2010 Elie Saab Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show Evening Dress
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Elie Saab Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show Evening dress mannequin 84.5 cm x 62 cm x 91 cm mannequin 33.35 in x 24.49 in x 35.79 in size 38 excellent condition contains cotto...
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2010s Lebanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Patricia Saunders Custom Vintage Silk + Nude Illusion Lace Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning custom made formal dress with a Spanish flare by Patricia Saunders. Couture hand stitched detailing with the highest quality fabric and craftsmanship. Gorgeous pr...
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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Vintage Metallic Paper Thin Indian Print Silk Dress with Batwing Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous paper thin metallic printed silk dress with batwing sleeves by The Silk Farm. Unlined with rear button closure. 100% silk. The marked size is 6 and the dress fits like a siz...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Antonio Berardi New Silk Maxi Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous off white silk gown, maxi dress from Antonio Berardi. It is semi fitted to above the knee, has a hidden front button placket and long sleeves with black center off white ...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chester Weinberg Vintage 1960s 60s Silk Floral Print Dress- Rhinestone Buttons
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning floral printed silk dress by Chester Weinberg. Balloon sleeves, rhinestone buttons and medium weight quality silk fabric. Fully lined in mustard silk, this dress features ha...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Siriano Couture Spring 2019 Runway Size 4 / 6 Black Horsehair Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous CHRISTIAN SIRIANO Couture Spring 2019 Runway gown ! This dress has so much detail, and only the finest materials were used. Backed by horsehair this piece of art c...
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2010s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Issey Miyake Color Block Maxi Dress 1990s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful color block signature micro pleated maxi dress from Issey Miyake in vertical panels of green, chocolate brown and orange. It has a stand up collar, long sleeves and slips...
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1990s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Maxi Skirt
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk long skirt with yellow, green and white abstract shapes including glowers and leaves on a brown background from John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is semi fitted t...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace One Shoulder Dress with Cut out
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from Gianni Versace. It is comprised of a one shoulder bodice attached by one side to the skirt portion leaving a wedge of exposed skin between the two. ...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Elie Saab Silk Evening Dress
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Elie Saab Silk Evening Dress mannequin 84.5 cm x 62 cm x 91 cm mannequin 33.35 in x 24.49 in x 35.79 in size 38 excellent condition, there are a couple of snags, not very noticeab...
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2010s Lebanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

White lace wedding dress with pleated ruffles JUST CAVALLI NEW with tag
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White lace wedding dress with pleated ruffles. Main fabric and lining fabric composition: 100% polyester. Bustier inside the dress with elastic top edge. Split on the front side, len...
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2010s Turkish Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Couture Numbered Gown 1970s
By Christian Dior, Mark Bohan
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blue silk charmeuse numbered couture gown from Christian Dior. The body of the floor length dress is gathered onto the square top stitched enhanced neckline front and bac...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black sleeveless long dress with silver studs Marithé & François GIRBAUD
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sleeveless long dress with silver studs on the bottom edge fixed on another type of fabric ( wool jersey) . Longer on both side. Fabric composition: lycra, stretch, wool, acryl...
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

House of Worth Blue Silk Moire Reception Gown and Bonnet
Located in Sharon, CT
In a Blue Silk Moire, a rare House of Worth circa 1875 Gown. Jacket Bodice: waist 20", length 21 (front), length 26" (back). Skirt: waist 25", length 42.5" (front), length 45" (back). Note: The gown is being offered without the train (bustle) that would have attached to the skirt. Includes a Bonnet (hat), French in matching blue silk c.1875. Possibly by Madame Virot. Gown and hat purchased together. Labeled Petersham 'C. Worth Paris...
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Late 19th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

PRADA Vintage brown 100% silk chiffon crystal buckle crepe belted dress IT40 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA Vintage brown 100% silk chiffon crystal buckle crepe belted dress IT40 S Reference: CC/A00444 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Material: Silk Color: Brown, Black Pattern: S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black sleeveless evening dress VERSACE COLLECTION
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sleeveless evening dress . Fabric composition: 100% rayon. Invisible zip on the middle back + hook&eye. Pocket on both side. Split on the middle front, lenght= 35cm SIZE M
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Early 2000s Tunisian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Belle Epoque Silk Gown
Located in Sharon, CT
Silk satin ecru gown with Brussels lace and dotted tulle on sleeves, and seed pearl tassels attached to sleeves and base of dress.
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Early 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Vintage Tropical Print Sheer Sleeves Chiffon Maxi Dress with Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1970s tropical print maxi dress with a full sweep and sheer sleeves. Partially lined with rear zip closure and button closure at wrists. Fits like a modern size small. The b...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1960s Silk Cocktail Dress with Ruffled Hem
Located in Sparks, NV
Chic black silk cocktail dress with a ruffled hem and dolman sleeves. Details: Fully Lined Back Metal Zip and Hook Closure Estimated Size: Medium ...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

NWT GUCCI by Tom Ford F/W 2002 Runway Finale Size 40 Black Silk Lace Up Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous brand new with tags vintage TOM FORD for GUCCI fall 2002 runway finale gown ! This rare beauty that closed the runway show in 2002 laces up th...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ralph Lauren Runway Spring 2012 Silver Beaded Gown NWT
Located in Kingston, NY
An extraordinary showstopper from Ralph Lauren’s Spring/Summer 2012 runway collection, this silver beaded gown is a rare masterpiece of couture-level craftsmanship and Art Deco glamo...
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Elegant Art Deco Beaded Chiffon Tunic Dress
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Tunic Dress of black silk chiffon with diamond and radiating patterns of iridescent purple beads throughout. Sheer dress slips over the head with sides open to hip w...
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1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969
Located in New York, NY
Rare and extraordinary Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969. Early extraordinary survival. Early YSL mini with extraordinarily layered embroider...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Geoffrey Beene Sexy Beaded Black Dress with Back Interest
Located in New Hope, PA
Super slinky and super sexy from Geoffrey Beene this little black dress is trimmed with delicate beadwork and metallic mesh leaves. They circle the neckline and the left armhole add...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950's silk beaded cocktail dress fully beaded dress blouse bodice UK 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in an iconic and breathtaking silhouette, this original 1950's cocktail dress rendered in a black silk and embellished with trailing black glass beadwork, is the perfect pie...
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Ivory Silk Satin & Lace Hand Made Victorian Style Wedding Dress Medium
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s ivory silk satin & lace hand made Victorian style wedding dress. Beautifully made dress with lace insertion and tiny tucks everywhere. This gorgeous dress is perfect for any br...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1984 ALAIA hooded dress
Located in Austin, TX
1984 ALAIA hooded dress Stretchy rayon material  Condition: Very good 29" bust, 25" waist, 29" hips, 44" length.  Sz L / FR 42/  US 8-10 
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Paco Rabanne 1994 DIY Gold Sequins Mini Dress FR38
Located in PARIS, FR
Paco Rabanne 1994 dress (to assemble yourself, originally) in large gold plastic sequins and gold metal rings, Paco Rabanne signature plaque in silve...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Dorothy O'Hara Vintage Black Asymmetric Cocktail Sheath Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1950s black hourglass sheath dress with asymmetric drape detail for sale by Dorothy O'Hara. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size medium. The bu...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Wrap Car Wash Hem Maxi Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A black dress in a fine silky knit from Moschino. It is maxi length with a wrapped bodice, ruched band at the hips and fabulous skirt with a car wash hem comprised of 6 panels open to above the knees. It is unlined and has a side zipper. Fit sizes Extra Small...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Bob Mackie Couture Emerald Green Chiffon Leather Leaf 80s Grecian Gown 6
Located in San Diego, CA
Quite possibly my favorite BOB MACKIE Couture dress EVER! I cannot even begin to describe this beauty! Beautiful emerald green silk with black silk chiffon overlay. Features a conver...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950's Original by Rudolf Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
1950's BallRoom Dress. Designer Max Cory Rudolf NYC Boutique. Tulle Slip attached to skirt. Bow in front below waist. Zipper in back. Appx USA 6
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine silk dress with stretch from Christian Dior. It has a scoop neck front and back with intricate lacing starting at one shoulder crossing the front and back wrap...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

A moiré silk blue-sky Crinoline dress - France Circa 1865
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1865 France Second Empire period An afternoon dress with train and large projected crinoline, bodice and skirt in blue silk "à l'antique" moire dating from the most extravagant...
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1860s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage EMILIO PUCCI Coloured Silk Psychelic Origami Print Long Dress
Located in Bilbao, ES
Vintage EMILIO PUCCIColoured Silk Psychelic Origami Print Long Dress Flattering and sexy! Size 46 Italian 100% Silk Jersey Dress length 150 cm 59,05 inches READY TO SHIP PRAD...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Pink Silk Buckle Waist Halter Dress S/S 2002
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous bight pink silk dress from Versace. It has a halter neckline, ruched side waist and the skirt flares at the hem and is slightly longer in the back. The back waist has inc...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1930's Cream Satin Dress Bis Cut Silk Rhinestone Button Gown UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the most incredible cream satin, and finished with delicate silver rhinestone button fastenings, this magnificent 1930's bias cut gown is a true piece of fashion history....
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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sonia Rykiel Silk Beaded Gown with Elaborate Sheer Back 1990s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful full length beaded black silk gown from Sonia Rykiel. There are lines of tubular black glass beads the full length of the dress and the front bodice is accented with a si...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen 2011 Silk-Crepe Gown, Pippa Middleton’s bridesmaid dress
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
This exquisite silk-crepe gown from Alexander McQueen's 2011 collection is a commercial version of the dress worn by Pippa Middleton at the royal wedding of Prince William and Cathe...
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

HERVE LEGER dark blue square neck bodycon bandage dress XXS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERVE LEGER dark blue square neck bodycon bandage dress XXS Reference: CC/A00496 Brand: Herve Leger Material: Rayon, Blend Color: Blue Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Made in: China CON...
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2010s Chinese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Asymmetric Dress, 2005
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
This exquisite silk dress from Dior’s 2005 collection showcases John Galliano’s signature flair for drama and romanticism. The asymmetric bias-cut silhouette drapes beautifully on ...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace Leather Lace up Dress S/S 2002
Located in Water Mill, NY
An extraordinary and collectible supple black leather dress from Gianni Versace. This has all of the couture details Versace is known for- a fine fringe hem, laser perforated leather...
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1990s 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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