French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lovely J.L Scherrer cocktail dress in black lacquered lace over black velvet boned bustier dress. Larged ruffled lace collar and cuffs. Covered lace buttons down the back provide entry and a gathered lace "waist" cinches the silhouette. Lace ruff can be propped up with the addition of jewelry (choker) underneath for a more dramatic look.
The lacquered lace is shiny and slightly subversive. Multiple layers of tulle prop up the gathered skirt. This wearable 80's relic looks particularly current with its visible velvet shoulder pads. A beautifully crafted and constructed dress...

CHRISTIAN DIOR Galliano Vintage 2009 pink oriental floral jacquard dress FR36 S Reference: TGAS/D00244 Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: 2009 Material: Wool, Silk Color...

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...

Stunning vintage JEAN LOUIS COUTURE black and white strapless silk evening gown! Features black bows along the front and back top bodice. Iv...

THIERRY MUGLER vintage heather brown silk bustier dress embellished with gold toned textured and polished claws. This dress features : - Heather brown s...

A fabulous taupe fine silk jersey dress from Balmain. It has a plunging neckline framed with vertically ruched panels. The fitted skirt is horizontally ruched with angled insets o...

Absolutely breathtaking black layered silk chiffon Christian Dior Couture gown from the fall/winter 1959 collection. Strapless, very subtle sweetheart neckline with a corseted bodice...

This couture lingerie-like spaghetti-strapped black silk-satin apron vest--with extraordinary graphic cutwork featuring a heavily hand-beaded breast-plate and appliques--was custom made by a young designer for a New York City female...

DIOR - (Made in France) Teal veil evening dress with golden lamé buta decoration, wide flounces with a tulle lining on the bottom. Golden lamé slipdress. No size indicated, it fits a...

Rare chain mail with metalic lace insert and fringes evening dress. Hook&eye on the left shoulder strap. Size 36/ 38 (S/M) Museum piece .

This exact dress walked the runway, Look 51 of 58, for Christian Lacroix's spring / summer 2008 ready to wear collection. It was one of his last runway shows as his salon shut in 20...

Jet-black wool, haute couture dress with pleated bodice, embellished shoulder detail and peplum waist designed by the House of Worth dating to the 1940's. Best fits a US 4-6. Approxi...

NINA RICCI - (Made in France) Yellow textured silk jacquard dress printed with flowers. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 40FR. 1986 Spring-Summer Collection under the a...

Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...T...

UNGARO - (Made in France) Silk taffeta bustier dress with purple-tone checkered print. Size and composition labels missing, it fits a 36FR. 1991/1992 Fall-Winter Haute Couture Collec...

LANVIN BLANCHE beige cream heavily embellished bridal shift dress FR36 S Reference: MECG/A00047 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: Blanche Material: Polyamide, Blend Col...

Black velvet cocktail dress with balloon bottom. The fabric composition tag has been cut but the " ballon" part is probably in rayon and the lining in rayon or acetate. Raglan sleev...

Pleated orange sequin dress on a silk crêpe base. Silk lining. SIZE: 36

Very rare jet black silk velvet gown with sheer black and silver accented lace panels from Jacqueline de Ribes dating to the 1980's. Gown is entirely hand finished. The attention to ...

Champagne-pink, silk dress with extensive draping and hand-sewn brass ring detail designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior dating spring of 2007 exactly as seen on the 'Back to B...

Loud 1990’s Garish Silver Tinsel Glitter Evening Dress Size; One Size (Stretchy) UK 6 - 10. Measurements are provided in inches (‘’) Pit to Pit; 17’’ - 21’’ Nape to Hem; 50’’ Appr...

A true relic of 20th-century fashion history, this original Madame Grès Haute Couture gown from 1956 embodies the sculptural elegance and technical mastery that define her legacy. Cr...

Circa 1964-1965 Paris Little black dress in Grain de Poudre, muslin and leather by Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture numbered 00983 in the tradition of the famous Mondrian dresses m...

Iconic and Futuristic orange vinyl mini skirt by Courréges. Circa 2000. Features; Conceal zip up side Belt loops A-Line shape Fully lined 85% Cotto...

THIERRY MUGLER Couture vintage rare iconic angel flacon print asymetric halter dress. Spaghetti strap. Silver toned hardware. Back zippered closure. Label reads THIERRY MUGLER Cout...

While John Galliano was also creating his early Christian Dior haute-couture fashion collections as its acclaimed creative director, for Fall/Winter 1999 ready-to-wear for his ongoing eponymous Paris-based fashion house, the Brit designed this teal-green woven-wool day-to-evening dress with a luxurious bias-cut satin silk underlay and couture-like finishing. Evidenced by this dress, at that time Galliano was championed by the editors of U.S. Vogue as the leader of the sleek ultra-feminine trend. The influential magazine had earlier helped to establish him in Paris with a U.S. financial backer for an independent atelier and in America among high-end retailers--from where this dress was purchased by the sole owner, but never worn. Although its streamlined elegance that creates a striking silhouette has the look of a conservative linear dress...

Vintage 1990s pleated iridescent cocktail dress by Jacques Molko. Fully lined with rear zip closure, built-in brassier with hook closure, and zip closure at wrists. 63% polyethylene ...

Very rare, black lace knit dress from Azzedine Alaia dating to around 2010 . Labeled a size S. Approximate measurements (unstretched): bust 30", wai...

This is a magnificent body-con maxi gown by Parisian Atelier Guy Laroche - the exact one which walked the runway for the Fall/Winter 2007 couture collection. A floor length creation ...

This spotlight-stealing dress was designed as part of Lanvin’s Fall 2015 collection and was worn by Reese Witherspoon to the Critics’ Choice Awards in January 2015. Designed during A...

Cocktail dress in navy blue tweed and white lace + navy chiffon plastron. Tweed fabric composition: 70% wool, 30% nylon. Inset ( lace) : 60% cotton, 30% polyamide.Lining: 100% rayon. White satin ribbon edge and silver lurex thread piping. Invisible zip in the middle front on the skirt = hook&eye. Detachable lace cuffs...

Rare vintage CHANEL late 80s larger size pink and white logo print silk shirt dress! Unbelievably chic print with a flattering fit. Interior hook-and-eye c...

CHLOE black crepe cream silk trim asymmetric ruffle shift dress FR36 S Reference: NKLL/A00524 Brand: Chloe Material: Acetate, Blend Color: Black, Nude Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Lin...

Back to the 80s with this fitted Angelo Tarlazzi strapless dress ! Made of silk jersey, the upper part of the dress is completely ruched, giving the illusion of a two piece construct...

This Fall/Winter 1999 Chloé by Stella McCartney maroon bodycon dress features a draped cowl neckline that mirrors the dramatic open back, connected by a delicate strap. Debuting on...

Circa 1830 -1835 France Louis-Philippe period Salmon pink silk moire dinner dress with large gigot sleeves tightened over the forearms and dating from the most extravagant of the Rom...

Absolutely beautiful couture workmanship with amazing detail including inside net bodice; boned neckline (including back) and shoulder straps; plunging back; hidden zip closure at ba...

This black evening dress was commissioned by a special client from Yves Saint Laurent’s 1986 haute couture runway collection. The fabric is a s...

The Chanel Vintage Fall 1992 black silk bodycon midi dress is a piece of fashion history, famously seen on supermodel Eva Herzigová as she graced the runw...

2001 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Silk Fringe-Trimmed Dress – New with Tags An ultra-rare collector’s treasure from Tom Ford’s provocative tenure at YSL, this 2001 black silk midi...

Sharp, seductive, and unapologetically commanding - this Thierry Mugler masterpiece from the Hiver Buick Collection FW 1989/90 is a dream of architectural tailoring and kinetic drama...

Corail silk chiffon evening dress with cape and beadwork . Givenchy Reproduction made by Adrienne. Zip and split on the left side ( split lengh...

A stunning dramatic black full length dress, gown from Karl Lagerfeld. There are strategically placed black net covered cut-outs along the outer sleeves, midriff, decolletage and alo...

It's all in the details ... and the details of this Christian LaCroix suit are to die for! The heavy brown wool jacket is a double breasted military style with a large black velvet ...

Flapper dress of floral pattern gold lame lace, beaded and embroidered with fuschia and black gold glass beads in a modified art deco swirl design. Fran...

Spectacular and rare YVES SAINT LAURENT, by STEFANO PILATI Documented Spring Summer / Printemps Ete 2008 ad campaign one shoulder raspberry pink silk evening dress! Who could forget ...

Super slinky Michelle Mason navy silk shadow stripe dress - bought for £525 and unworn. Made from superbly soft self striped jacquard silk, it has a super flattering bias cut with sh...

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer an original vintage Azzedine Alaia red jersey goddess mini dress featuring a low neck, smocked detailing at the waist, side ladder cutouts, h...

A fabulous dress in light weight black wool dress from Thierry Mugler. It is gorgeous abstract shaped black silk lapels and short sleeves with snap cuffs. It has a double breasted ...

This Christian Dior dress from the Spring-Summer 2001 collection, designed by John Galliano, combines hand-crocheted textile with industrial chainmail, reflecting the designer’s fusi...

Circa 1953 France Grand Soir dress in black silk faille by Madame Grès Haute Couture, 1953 collection (similar dress, cover of "l'Officiel de la Couture" n°381, 1953) with a very a...

1890S Rare Victorian Hand Printed Light Weight Silk Kimono

Circa 1970-1980 France Chanel Haute Couture cocktail dress numbered 59644 dating from the 1970s. Short dress, long sleeves with small puffs, in ivory...

Andre Courreges Couture Pop Maxi Gown of vibrant orange wool with sheer floral inserts at neckline with sequin centers. Clean lined silhouette with slight A lined flare at hem. Desig...

Beautifully made with an internal corset to keep the shape of the dress. Some damage due to young rich girls who's mother's taught them no sense of decorum. ...

Mid-1960's Pierre Balmain haute couture No.155782 gown with a high waist and featuring a brown gathered jersey bodice, a claret colored velvet waistband and an ivory ziberline A-line...

2010 F/W Dior by John Galliano pink devore velvet evening gown with plunging neckline and beaded/rhinestone trim at front neck and back. In excellent condition - gown was not shown o...

Sensation vintage 70s NINA RICCI black jersey long sleeve belted full length evening dress! Words cannot even begin to describe how utterly beautiful this gown is, and how flattering...

Circa 1925 France An ball gown or flapper dress by Paul Poiret. Purple silk crepe, densely embroidered with iridescent pearls, rhinestones and tubular beads. Straight cut, low waist ...

Very unique lace dress with vinyl tortoise trim and iridescent lining designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe dating to fall of 1997 which was his very last collection for Chloe. A very...