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Evening Dresses and Gowns For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1930s
S/S 1999 Atelier Versace Haute Couture Black Embellished Off-Shoulder Gown
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 1999 Atelier Versace Haute Couture black mesh scallop embellished off-shoulder gown. Trained off-shoulder gown with fitted waist and heavily embellished 'scallop' upper with semi...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler Vintage 1980’s Halter Neck Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
Nordic Poetry are excited to present this rare Thierry Mugler 1980’s black halter neck maxi dress. Features halter neckline, fringe detail, low cut and open back. In excellent vintag...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Tomasz Starzewski Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by Tomasz Starzewski in a colourful raw silk. The upper part is in this seasons orange colour and the lower skirt is blue with bead detail. The dress is fully l...
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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Scaasi Boutique Feather Bead Accent Dress 1980s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk and lace dress by Arnold Scassi. It has a nude lined black flower lace bodice which is highlighted with black glass carnival beads and sequins plus a smatterin...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Liyiz Vintage Early 90s Black Crepe Colorful Sequin Babydoll Empire Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage early 1990s LIYIZ black crepe and sequin babydoll empire dress! Flattering high empire waist is very forgiving. Thousands of hand-sewn colorful sequins on the bodice in ...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Carolyn Roehm Balc Cocktail With Full Chiffon Sleeve Dress
Located in New York, NY
Carolyn Roehm black silk crepe cocktail dress is fully lined with black silk. The silk chiffon sleeves has a suggestion of gathering detailing along the shoulders. The chiffon sleeve...
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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Couture! Cruise Me Baby Elegant Navy Blue Silk Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Details: Unlined Side Zip Closure Marked Size: US 4 Estimated Size: XS-S Color: Deep Navy Blue Fabric: 100% Silk Label: Moschino Couture/ Cruise Me Baby...
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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beautiful 1990s Vintage Donna Karan Canary Yellow Beaded Sequin Silk Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Donna Karan canary yellow beaded silk dress! Thin spaghetti straps, with a figure flattering shape! Beads and sequins throughout front and back. Looks great alone, o...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Bill Blass Vintage Salmon Pink Dress Silk Draped Sleeveless Evening Gown
Located in Portland, OR
This is such an elegant vintage 1990's Bill Blass salmon pink silk column evening dress. Bill Blass dressed some of the most sophisticated, high profile women in the world and his at...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Flower Applique Pants and Fringe Trim Top
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning black pant and top/vest set from Dolce & Gabbana covered in silk flowers of different varieties and colors. The V neck top is midriff length wi...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

c. 1997 Vivienne Westwood Deep Blue Lace Bodycon Gown
Located in North Hollywood, CA
c. 1997 Vivienne Westwood deep blue lace bodycon gown with gathered black tulle mesh neckline. Fitted maxi wiggle dress with short sleeves and cobalt blue lining underneath stretch w...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980 Pauline Trigere Red Silk Taffeta & Black Lace Overlay Cocktail Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful and dramatic 1980s Pauline Trigere red silk taffeta cocktail dress with gorgeous black lace overlay: Puff-sleeved with a black velvet belt tied at center front, this bold...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

A/W 1998 Gianni Versace Lilac Strapless One-Shoulder 'Barbed Wire' Gown
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A/W 1998 Gianni Versace lilac strapless one-shoulder 'barbed wire' gown. Strapless gown with one right side semi-sheer sleeve. Gathered pleated bust with tiered embellished details f...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

c. 1991 Nina Ricci Embellished Copper Strapless Gown with Stole
Located in North Hollywood, CA
c. 1991 Nina Ricci embellished copper-brown strapless gown with stole. Upper features embellished, embroidered floral detailing with faux pearls at center of flowers. Built-in corset...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

A/W 1973 Halston Oil Slick Geometric Point Long Sleeve Sequin Gradient Gown
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A/W 1973 Halston Oil slick pointed pattern long sleeve sequin gown. Long sleeve scoop neck gown with extremely rare full sequin throughout. Ecru iridescent upper with dark purple-blu...
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bob Mackie Black Sequin Embroidered Lace Bow Shoulder Nude Lined Evening dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bob Mackie black sequin embroidered lace evening gown with black silk shoulder ribbon bows, nude lining from the 1980s. Gorgeous evening dress with a low V neckline at the front & ba...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

A/W 1973 Halston Sleeveless Geometric Point Sequin Gradient Gown
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A/W 1973 Halston Oil Slick sleeveless geometric point sequin gradient gown. Sleeveless scoop neck gown with extremely rare full subtly iridescent sequin throughout. Yellow-green uppe...
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 1996 John Galliano Black and White Sculptural Sleeve Gown with Train
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 1996 John Galliano black and white sculptural sleeve gown with train. Off-shoulder gown with long, full train. Black and white geometric sleeve and bust asymmetrical detail, with...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Early Alexander McQueen Joan of Arc Cape 1998 AW98 Runway Collar Dress Suit
Located in PARIS, FR
Alexander McQueen "Joan Of Arc " dress from the iconic fall winter 1998 collection! Jacket + collar + skirt! Runway piece! Cape can be removed and jacket can be worn without it. Line...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

A/W 1988 John Galliano 'Hairclips' Collection Deep Burgundy Bias Cut Gown
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A/W 1988 John Galliano 'Hairclips' Collection deep burgundy bias cut slip gown. Sleeveless v-neck fitted gown with full high-low skirt and deep, open back. Pointed paneling at hips a...
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Dress and Kimono Autumn Winter 1978
Located in Toulon, FR
Autumn Winter 1978 France Precious evening ensemble, dress and Kimono jacket by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dating from the 1978 ready-to-wear collection. Straight, minimalist, ...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 1997 Halston by Randolph Duke Runway Black Cowl Neck Beaded Dress
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Shimmer and shine in this incredible Halston by Randolph Duke Fall/Winter 1997 runway dress. This ultra-chic knee-length dress features a plunging cowl neckline and is amped up with ...
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1990s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior batwings evening sequin dress. circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
In the 1980s, Christian Dior experienced a resurgence in popularity and influence under the creative direction of designer Marc Bohan, who helmed the fashion house from 1960 to 1989....
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana 1990s Burgundy Merlot Sexy Lace Bodycon Cut Out Vintage Dress 38
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 90s D&G by Dolce & Gabbana burgundy / merlot burgundy lace cut-out bodycon dress! Features allover lace, with cut-out below the bust and upper back. Spectacular body huggin...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vicky Tiel Paris 1980's Gold Lizard Silk Lame Evening Gown
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Vicky Tiel 1980's gold silk lame evening gown, size FR 42. The glamorous gown features draped dolman sleeves, removable shoulder pads with s...
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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 1993 Thierry Mugler Runway Plunging Black Velvet Trim Standing Collar Dress
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This fabulous black long sleeve ankle length dress was designed by Manfred Mugler for his Fall/Winter 1993 collection. A piece of Mugler's runway history, this ultra chic ankle lengt...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sexy 1990s Vintage Emilio Pucci Bright Orange Silk Jersey Side Print Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Emilio Pucci silk jersey dress in a vibrant bright orange hue! Wonderful signature print on the side, and around front collar. Extremely slimming. Looks great alone, or wi...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bellville Sassoon Vintage Pink Silk Satin One Shoulder Evening Gown W Wrap
Located in Portland, OR
This is an elegant vintage 1990's pink satin evening gown with a matching pink satin wrap for chilly nights. This gorgeous one shoulder dress is beautifully draped and features gorge...
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1990s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Amazing Vintage Nautical Anchor Novelty Chain Necklace Print Linen Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1990s nautical dress! Fully lined fine linen, with gold silk thread printed to look like a chain necklace, with red embroidered anchor, encrusted with three rhineston...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980S MICHAEL NOVARESE Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Duster Covered In Excep
Located in New York, NY
1980S MICHAEL NOVARESE Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Duster Covered In Exceptional Embroidery & Beaded Gold Work
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...T...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler Yellow Metal Shiny Star Large Evening Vampir Couture Dress Suit
Located in PARIS, FR
Yellow metal suit by Thierry Mugler! With shoulder pads. Wondeful silhouette! Wasp Waist, it emphasizes the waist. Metal rhinestone decorations at the waist and on the sleeves. VER...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alessandro Dell'Acqua 1990s Tan Carmael Wool Vintage 90s Beaded Sleeveless Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1990s ALESSANDRO DELL'ACQUA tan / caramel wool beaded dress! Features a 'sunburst' pattern of amber brown beads on the left side. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye clo...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1971 Christian Dior Haute Couture Pink Ruffled Runway Evening Dress Grace Kelly
Located in Portland, OR
Marc Bohan designed this stunning Christian Dior pink evening gown for the Dior Fall/Winter 1971 couture collection. We are showing it on the runway and a version of the dress with a...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Su...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

A/W 1989 Geoffrey Beene Black Lamé Long Sleeve Gown
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A/W 1989 Geoffrey Beene black lamé long sleeve gown. Silk and tinsel blend metallic lamé velvet gown with long sleeves and built-in shoulder pads (removable as desired). Fitted waist...
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1998 Issey Miyake Artist Series No. 3 Tim Hawkinson Pleated Eyeball Motif Dress
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1998 Issey Miyake and Tim Hawkinson 'Guest Artist Series No. 3' Pleats Please pleated eyeball motif sleeveless midi dress. A spectacular piece of wearable art, this dress is in a neu...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Incredible Vintage Lillie Rubin 1990s Hot Pink Fully Sequined 90s Mini Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage LILLIE RUBIN 1990s schocking hot pink fully sequined and beaded mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequin throughout. Pink seed beads line the sleeves and plung...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black velvet bustier evening dress with furs around the waist Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet bustier evening dress with furs around the waist. No fabric tag composition but the lining is probably in rayon and the fur is fox. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back....
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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Naeem Khan Vintage Sequin + Beaded Evening Gown
Located in Sparks, NV
Show stopping vintage Naeem Khan for Riazee metallic gold, copper, silver and black beaded and sequin gown with long sleeves in 100% silk. Fully lin...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano London Red Silk Brocade Floral Runway Evening Gown Dress w Stola
Located in PARIS, FR
John Galliano London Red Silk Brocade Floral Runway Evening Gown Bias Dress with Scarf Stola, SS 1998 John Galliano red silk brocade evening dress/ gown with attached fringed scarf...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Black Mesh, Lace And Tulle Ballet Dress 1988
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier black mesh dress featuring solid sleeves, a sheer bodice with button front, lace waist detail, and gathered skir...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1930's Rhinestone Beaded Candlelight Silk Trained Old Hollywood Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely breathtaking and incredibly rare candlelight liquid silk satin trained custom couture gown dating back to the 1930's Old Hollywood era of glamour. So Jean Harlow! The f...
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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Victor Costa Strapless Dress
Located in Alford, MA
One of Victor Costa's best designs, this strapless cocktail/evening dress is fashioned of white satin and black velvet alternating horizontal stripes with fitted bodice leading to an...
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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Couture 1987 Magenta Evening Dress w Crystals by Marc Bohan
Located in Portland, OR
This is a truly stunning vintage haute couture evening gown from Christian Dior's Spring-Summer 1987 collection, in a daring magent...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yvette Paris Evening Blu 70s Long Dress
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Yvette Paris long evening dress from the 70s. Striped blue and black color, long princely model. Her dress has a fitted bodice with minimal straps, while the skirt is very voluminous...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Archival 1994 Vivienne Westwood Pinstripe Wool Jacket and High-Low Trained Skirt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An important, well-documented and highly coveted Vivienne Westwood black pinstripe light weight wool two-piece ensemble dating back to her iconic 1994 'Café Society' spring-summer collection. As shown Susie Cave walked the runway in this sensational skirt! Vivienne Westwood is one of the most influential and recognizable British designers of the past 40 years. She began designing clothes in 1971 with the opening of her first shop, Let It Rock, at 430 King's Road. In 1976, her then lover and business partner, Malcolm McLaren, guaranteed her status among the stars when he dressed the Sex Pistols, the British band he managed, in clothes from the boutique. She was named British Designer of the Year, both in 1990 and 1991. The following December, she was awarded an OBE in recognition of her services to British fashion and in 1998 she won the Queen's Export Award. This ultra chic ensemble from Vivienne Westwood’s sensational 1994 Café Society spring-summer collection is a clever play on traditional male suiting and a perfect example of her genius. Café Society is a retelling of how European history has shaped women's fashion. The central question of this show asked what does a woman free from restriction look like? Although this show is filled with historical fashion references, Westwood subverts them by placing it on a new canvas, a liberated woman. Made from a luxurious light-weight wool, the pinstripe reads masculine yet the cut has an ultra feminine allure. The blazer features a flattering curved petal cut waist and lean, long sleeves. The gold buttons are etched with the iconic Vivienne Westwood logo orb. The matching high-low trained skirt is a statement piece in it's own right. It could be styled with many other pieces like a corset or crop top for a totally different vibe. It is constructed to nip at the waist and cascade down in an incredible high-low waterfall trained hemline. I love how it almost resembles a deflated Victorian bustle...
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1990s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Ivory Net and Satin Slip Dress
Located in London, GB
A slinky and easty to wear vintage slip dress in a pretty ivory colour. The dress has a net bodice and side opening. Measurements Bust 33'', waist 2...
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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Costume National 1990s Grey Jersey Sexy Belted 90s Bodycon Dress Sz 38
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy early 1990s COSTUME NATIONAL jersey keyhole gray dress! Features matching detachable belt and keyhole neckline that can also be left open. Intricat...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Iconic Thierry Mugler Vintage 1981 Black Velvet Peplum Vampire Dress
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This iconic Thierry Mugler creation, famously known as the "Vampire" dress, made its debut in 1981 and has since been donned in different variations by celebrities such as Claudia Sc...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Iconic Gucci by Tom Ford 1999 Black Deep Cleavage Maxi Dress Evening Gown
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GUCCI by Tom Ford gown - simple but so subtile & sexy! Long sleeves Extremely deep draped neckline, hold together by a tiny leather ba...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980's Vicky Tiel Velvet & Gold Lame Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Sexy and slinky black velvet strapless mermaid style gown from the 1980's, the height of Vicky Tiel's epic career. Pleated gold lame inset front and ...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moroccan Vintage Caftan Gown in Gold Brocade Maxi Dress Kaftan Size L to XL
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan vintage exotic metallic gold brocade caftan gown, circa 1970s. The luxurious Moorish kaftan is designed with brilliant gold metallic brocade. The front of the elegant caftan...
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1970s Moroccan Evening Dresses and Gowns

Iconic 1970s Museum Quality Fully Beaded Couture Backless Bias Cut Trained Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An unbelievable, museum worthy late 1970’s fully beaded hourglass trained glam rock custom couture gown ensemble by David Fernandez. Though not a house...
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Comme des Garcons black knitted raw silk dress, ss 1984
Located in London, GB
Comme des Garcons; black knitted raw silk dress. L-shaped, with elongated panel forming a cowl collar, slits for the arms and diagonal hem. Can be worn ...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Gucci Silver Lamé Evening Dress, Circa 1990
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1990 Italy A Gucci velvet and silver lamé asymmetric tube dress. Wide herringbone patterns of metallic threads. Sleeve on the left side of the cape, cape point on the right si...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Louis Féraud Couture Embroidered Evening Dress - Fall Winter 1979
Located in Toulon, FR
Fall-Winter 1979 Collection France Beautiful long evening dress with black bangs embroidered with ethnic motifs by Louis Féraud Haute Couture, bolduc S38 from the 1979 Collection. Sleeveless straight dress, black silk crepe bottom with fine passementerie bangs arranged in cascade.  Large boat neckline, embroidered with white glass beads, blue tubular pearls and rhinestone cabochons. Spectacular ethnic motifs, with geometry of triangles, spirals and dotted boxes. Embroidered belt in coordinated. Embroidery by Elie Jacline for the House of Feraud. Rare missing beads especially in the bottom, otherwise no defect. Very good condition of color and conservation. Dimensions: Equivalent size 36 France. Height 148 cm, shoulders 38 cm, chest 85 cm, waist 68 cm, hips 90 cm. References: Model presented in "Louis Féraud", Vilo edition, Paris 1985. L'officiel, n°658, December 1979, page 25.
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage and Designer Evening Dresses and Gowns for Sale on 1stDibs

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. 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.

Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. 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. 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.

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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