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Hermes 1970s Dress with Lace up Back
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black polished cotton dress from Hermes. It is sleeveless with a crew neckline, button front closure to the waist, hip pockets, and...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Vintage Quilted Metallic Gold Pencil Skirt
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s metallic gold quilted pencil skirt by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche. Fully lined with side zip and hook closure and pockets. The marked size is 38, and the skirt fits ...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black bustier cocktail dress with pleats VICTOR COSTA
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black bustier cocktail dress with pleats . Fabric composition: 100% polyester. Boned bustier inside . Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Satin belt with bow and fabric flow...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1960s Silver Beaded Evening Gown Long Sleeve Evening Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly mesmerising 1960's evening dress, fully embellished in silver glass bugle beads in a trailing design, set off by beaded borders along the neckline, waist and cuffs, is a ...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Vintage Surf and Shore Hawaiian Silk Screen Print Dress with Bell Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Rare 1950s Hawaiian dress made by Surf and Shore in Honolulu. Mouth watering vintage hand pulled screen printed fabric in orange, white and metal...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1960's silver silk rhinestone Lillie Rubin winter cocktail dress UK 12
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the most luxurious silver toned shantung silk, and embellished with silver claw set rhinestones and silver glass bugle beads in a trailing leaf pattern, finished with grey mink accents, this truly spectacular 1960's Lilllie Rubin cocktail dress is a marvel to behold. The bateau neckline, is framed by a wide silver mink collar, which is sewn along a bateau neckline turned down collar. The sleeveless cut, draws the eye to the incredible embellished bust-line, which is accented by silver beadwork and sparkling rhinestones. The fitted bodice is set off by tailored darts along the bust-line and Princess seams which run along the length of the dress. The fitted waistline, draws the eye to the mesmerising A line cut of the skirt-line, which is in turn embellished with matching trailing beadwork and rhinestones. Finished with a decadent silver mink fur...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 2006 Michael Kors Off-White Lace Bow Sleeveless Mini Dress
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Michael Kors’ Spring/Summer 2006 collection, this cream lace mini dress features a plunging neckline, soft scalloped hem, and a grosgrain bow accent below the bust. A long-sleev...
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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

1960s Sexy Vintage Metallic Gold + Black Sheath Cocktail Dress with Velvet Trim
Located in Sparks, NV
Sexy vintage 1960s cocktail dress in metallic gold and black fabric. Fully lined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern ...
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1960s American 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

Unworn Lillie Rubin Metallic Gold Sequin Beaded Fringe Leopard Silk Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Sparkling holographic gold and black sequin and beaded mini dress by Lillie Rubin for Naeem Khan's Riazee Boutique. Black beaded fringe trim and spaghetti straps. Unworn with the ori...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Double-Layer Blush Silk Chiffon Bias Dress with Shawl, SS 2000
Located in London, GB
Bias-cut evening dress with matching shawl by John Galliano from the Spring-Summer 2000 collection, constructed in blush-toned silk chiffon. The design features a double-layered cons...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

NEW Nina Ricci Ruffle Silk Crêpe Gown FR 36 (US 4)
Located in Brossard, QC
Nina Ricci's lavender silk crêpe sleeveless gown is flou tailored with layers of frothy ruffles running in a diagonal across the bodice. Floor-length gown Lavender lace back and lave...
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21st Century and Contemporary French 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

Dolce&Gabbana F/W 1998 Handpainted Burgundy Fringe Floral Silk Dress
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This striking Dolce & Gabbana dress from the Fall/Winter 1998 collection is a rare archival piece that captures the romantic sensuality of the era. Crafted from rich burgundy silk, t...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Gold Floral Lame Dress with Organza Capelet
Located in London, GB
1930s gold and floral lame dress with contemporary custom-made capelet. Of an ankle skimming length, this piece is crafted from the most incredible fabric; a glittering golden lamé ...
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1930s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli New One Sleeve Silk Gown with Beaded Snake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous white silk gown with a bit of stretch for an enhanced fit from Roberto Cavalli. It is fitted with one long zipper wrist sleeve. There is an elaborate glass beaded serpent...
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2010s Italian 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

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

John Galliano Pink Silk Gown
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular John Galliano silk gown in ombre shades of pink. The bodice has spaghetti straps and gathers onto 2 angled bands crossing at the...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Elie Saab Robe FR38 Peach Silk Chiffon Muslin Maxi Dress UK10 US8
Located in PARIS, FR
Elie Saab dress in pale apricot pink silk chiffon, thin straps and shoulders covered with veil, beaded chest, draped empire waist (under the bust), long skirt with asymmetrical keels...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

2010 Alexander McQueen Plato Atlantis 2010 Dress
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
The dress is a mid-length, 100% silk caftan style by Alexander McQueen. Sheer and unlined with now iconic "Plato's Atlantis" print. Shirt collar and double button cuffs. Asymmetrical...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

White crochet backless wedding dress or summer dress Chanel Resort 2023
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White crochet backless wedding dress or summer dress. Pocket on both side with branded button. Silver metal and rhinestone brooch on the top middle back. SIZE 38 (Fr) M Show piece/...
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2010s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Unworn with Tags Estevez Vintage Black Chiffon Sequin Lace Maxi Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage 1970s black chiffon Estevez dress in unworn condition with the original tags still attached. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. The marked size is 10, but t...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Alfred Shaheen Vibrant Blue Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Iconic Alfred Shaheen 1950s cocktail dress in beautiful vibrant blue silk. Hourglass silhouette and matching covered buttons. Rare early label. Details: Fully Lined Side Metal...
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1950s American 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

Gianni Versace S/S 1996 Medusa Logo Semi-Sheer Stretch Bodycon Pearl Ivory Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace S/S 1996 Medusa Logo Semi-Sheer Stretch Bodycon Pearl Ivory Dress Size: IT 42 Condition: Excellent vintage condition, please note main brand tag has been removed due...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Embellished Sheer Evening Mini Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace Couture F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Embellished Sheer Red Evening Mini Dress Size: IT 42 Condition: Excellent vintage condition, some missing embellishments at straps w...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen Silk Velvet Skirt AW 1999
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous off white silk burnout devore velvet skirt by Alexander McQueen. It is solid with areas in abstract lines at various angles of smooth semi sheer silk, subtle and stunning....
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Elie Saab Green Sequinned Velvet One-Shoulder Dress FR 42 - US 8
Located in Brossard, QC
Elie Saab Green Sequinned Velvet One-Shoulder Dress Features bow shoulder One-shoulder neckline Sleeveless A-line silhouette Full length Thigh-high slit Side zip Silk/polyester Silk ...
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21st Century and Contemporary 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

1970's LORIS AZZARO asymmetrical gown with sequined bodice
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning, jet-black and gold sequined gown with layered asymmetrical silk mousseline skirt designed by Loris Azzaro dating to the late 1970's. This dress is stunning. The bodice is f...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2003 Iconic Tom Ford for Gucci Japanese Cherry Blossoms Mini Dress XS
Located in Montgomery, TX
Iconic Tom Ford for Gucci Japanese Cherry Blossoms Mini Dress S/S 2003 Runway Collection Designer size - XS Fabric is Very Stretchy. Made in Italy Matching bag is also available in...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Red sleeveless cocktail dress with string on the side MONTANA BLU
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red sleeveless cocktail dress with string on the side. Shell fabric composition: 56% acetate, 29% rayon, 15% PBT. Lining ( only inside the top part of the dress) 57% rayon, 43% PBT Z...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Arnold Scassi Embroidered Lace Silk Strapless Gown 1990s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning gown from Arnonld Scaasi in beautiful black and gold silk cut work & embroidery on a black net background. It is bustier style, strapless wi...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford for Gucci Silver Leather Backless Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silver leather wrap dress by Tom Ford for Gucci . The bodice crosses in the front wrapping at the waist and closing with snaps. It ha...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Very Rare Gucci by Tom Ford 2002 Seductively Sexy Evening Dress Gown New!
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Gucci by Tom Ford 2002 evening dress fashioned in eggshell white outlined in eye catching seam illusion. Dress boasts a tasteful plunging neckline extending into a full skir...
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Early 2000s 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

Jean-Louis Scherrer Haute Couture Purple Lurex Brocade Bejewelled Dress, FW 2005
Located in London, GB
This Jean-Louis Scherrer Haute Couture dress, designed by Stéphane Rolland and presented as look #27 in the Fall-Winter 2005 collection, is tailored in a blistered purple and silver ...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

MartinMargiela 1990 1stRetrospectiveCollection1994 Sheer Black Convertible Apron
Located in Chicago, IL
As a variation of the traditional waiter-style apron that Belgian former fashion designer Martin Margiela reworked with his eponymous Maison Martin Margiela since its first collection for Spring/Summer 1989, this minimalist convertible transparent black chiffon rectangular garment was part of his Spring 1994 collection. The iconic corner-stitched textural white-cotton brand label is stenciled with seemingly contradictory text referencing an earlier Fall 1990 collection. Instead of the blank label that had become internationally recognized among progressive-fashion buyers during the brand's initial five years, this black print was added in this manner for only one collection during its founder's tenure. This distinct typography identifies it a one of his favorites that he re-editioned from his first 10 fashion shows. This season-less self-curated retrospective collection without any new designs was unprecedented in the ready-to-wear fashion industry, which sold only newly-designed clothes typically two to five times annually. In the early 1990s, this old-made-new-again collection was astonishing for a Paris-based high-end brand, for which any lack of fresh designs for Spring had otherwise been attributed to the loss of an artistic director or the outbreak of war. Nevertheless, there are subtle differences of color, material and draping possibilities that make our re-edition unique from the 1990 apron and from later "replicas", which was the term that Margiela printed on a different kind of label for his second self-curated retrospective in Spring 1999 following 10 more collections. Aside from the text-printed brand label with four characteristic hand-sewn corner stitches, the only other element that unified Margiela's first collection of favorites was that all the items were overdyed a darker color so that the clothes were various shades of grey, blue or black depending on the original color of the textile and how much dye the thread/yarn absorbed. The first Margiela apron...
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1990s Italian 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

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

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

FENDI by KARL LAGERFELD 2008 Vintage Runway Yellow Dress Embellished
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld SS08 Vintage Runway IT44, but fits like an IT42/40 .. it was almost impossible for me to zip-up and it's super tight Has a corset effect/feeling Excellent vin...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

PRADA cognac brown LEATHER SHORT SLEEVE SHIFT Dress 42 M
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada short-sleeve. shift dress in cognac brown lambskin. Lined in cupro (93%) and elastane (7%). Opens with a zipper on the back. Has been worn once and is in excelle...
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 1995 Donna Karan Runway Black Floral Lace Dress
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This black lace slip dress from Donna Karan’s Spring/Summer 1995 collection features delicate floral lace and a curve-hugging silhouette with a built-in bustier. Finished with thin s...
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1990s American 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

Courreges 1960s Color Block Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful color block wool dress alternating panels of black and royal blue from Courreges. It is an A-line dress flaring subtly to the hem and has a stand up collar, back zipper,...
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Paco Rabanne Mirrored Metal Hearts Silver and Gold Halter Top and Skirt Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing PACO RABBANE gold and silver heart shaped mirror cropped halter top and wrap skirt ensemble ! Hundreds of mirrored discs in the shape of hearts. Adjustable chains on the back...
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to the hem and there are the signature Dior self covered buttons...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace Leather Dress with Mink Hem F/W 1997
Located in Water Mill, NY
A soft, supple black leather dress with 2" of mink fur around the hem by Gianni Versace. It is a simple, subtle A-line silhouette with small straps, a back zipper, and a full silk li...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace Couture Asymmetric Gown with Lace Cut outs
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous Gianni Versace Couture full length black silk and lace dress. it has a scoop back, one short sleeve and is asymmetrically cut with web pattern lace covered cut outs at on...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ema Savahl 2000s Hand Dyed Ombré Orange Yellow Sexy Hi-Lo Halter Dress Y2K
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy early 2000s vintage EMA SAVAHL hand dyed ombré orange and neon yellow hi-lo halter mesh dress ! Paris Hilton famously wore an Ema Savahl ensemble to t...
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Early 2000s American 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

Oscar de la Renta One Shoulder Drape Crystal Embroidered Dress Size XL
Located in Brossard, QC
This Oscar de la Renta crystal embroidered dress has cascading overlay. Made from stretch-silk crepe in a light-blue 'Tanzanite' hue, it has a draped, one-shoulder neckline and floor...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Yellow Silk Patchwork Vintage 1920s-Inspired Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired flapper dress by Moschino jeans in patchwork 100% silk. Fully lined with halter neckline and waist tie. Side zip and hook closure. The marked size is I 36/ FR ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

ROBERTO CAVALLI long dress
Located in Rubiera, RE
ROBERTO CAVALLI Long dress, black background, floral pattern, thin straps. Deep neckline on the back. 90% polyamide/nylon 10% Elastane/Spandex SIZE L Made...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Vintage Black Soutache Evening Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Bill Blass black evening dress with a soutache bodice and asymmetric front slit. Details: Fully Lined Side Zip Hook Closure/ Front Button Closure Marked Size: 6 Estimated S...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Gowns and Designer Evening Dresses for Sale: Shop Dior, Chanel, Versace and More

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

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