20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent understood fashion for the everyday woman, and he also was a master of couture who reinvented the look and feel of the traditional couture image. YSL’s 1991...

Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...

Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool Crepe Long Sleeve Dress-40-Circa 70's This spectacular vintage YSL Dress has a low plunging neckline with a few hook a...

Chic vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche black and red silk dress! Classic YSL silhouette that really flatters the body. Buttons up the front with interior hook-and-eye closures a...

Chic, and utterly classic 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT 'Rive Gauche' black silk and linen blend strapless peplum dress! Features luxurious silk and linen blend that holds a nice shape wh...

Rare and iconic vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT 'Rive Gauche' Russian Collection dress! The 1976 RUssian Collection is Saint Laurent's most iconic collection of all time, and is referenced often. This beauty features a sot virgin wool body, w/ burgundy velvet collar, shoulders and sleeve cuffs. Flattering and forgiving body, with a slightly tapered skirt. Wooden buttons at side left shoulder, and at each sleeve cuff. Pockets at each side of the waist. Warm colors of purple, lavender, burnt orange, burgundy and blue. Looks great alone or belted (the pictured vintage YSL dress...

YSL 100% Cashmere Little Black Dress with oh so much detailing Spiderweb Gold Appliques. Double zippered back. Hidden pockets in the front. Will fit a small. Please be sure to check ...

Chic vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche light lilac lavender purple linen short sleeve shirt dress! Features luxurious soft Irish linen, with pockets at each breast and at each s...

Spectacular vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche YSL tribal graffiti print silk dress! Features vibrant colors of purple, fuchsia pink, brown and burgundy...

Beautiful and flattering vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT 'Rive Gauche’ black silk ruffle dress! Luxurious soft 'liquid' silk that looks incredible on! Features a silk velvet trim along th...

Classic Yves Saint Laurent duo from the 1970's features a black silk tie-neck blouse and a chic black guipure lace skirt. Blouse is long sleeve with slight gathering at the shoulder...

This wonderfully elegant and classic evening dress in the true Yves Saint Laurent style is fully lined with silk. The interior has a built-in bodice-bra panel with its own double hoo...

YSL 1980's slinky black silk crepe V-neck cocktail dress with front zip trimmed in single row of rhinestones. A slight gathering to the front adds interest to the form fitting shape. Shoulders are classic though not over exaggerated YSL squared...

Classic 1990s Yves Saint Laurent aubergine ruffle silk blouse and maxi skirt set. Skirt has silk sash belt attached ( it can be removed). Perfect for cocktail party ensemble. blouse ...

Superb vintage YSL "Rive Gauche" black double-faced linen dress, w/ detachable tie belt. Functional black + gold buttons down the front, w/ hidden hook and eye closure at bust + wais...

This is a beautiful piece of art by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, from mid-1970. The gown is iridescent purple silk taffeta with ruffles on the front bodice, neckline, hem, cuffs, ...

Yves Saint Laurent wonderfully wicked and sexy black asymmetrical draped maxi dress of silk jersey measures 59" in length in front, back is 42". The elastic draped ...

This Yves Saint Laurent cocktail dress is composed of a black crepe and features a smocked waistline with iridescent navy sequins. The sleeves are a drape style and there are gathers...

Beautiful vintage YSL "Rive Gauche" black and white silk dress! Wonderful leaves printed throughout, w/ tiny leaves surrounding the large on...

Amazing vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT "Rive Gauche" silk graffiti print sleeveless dress! Features an allover graffiti / Asian themed print. Vibrant hues of purple, burgundy, and blue w...

Yves Saint Laurent silk crepe de chine leopard print dress. On the front, there is a 'off-centered front fold-over slit (17 1/2 inches;) 3 3/4 inches; wide over flap. Back center zip...

This wonderfully Rare signature vintage Yves Saint Laurent's '60's Red and Black smock dress with extended high neckline tie can be worn as a dress or with leggings as a tunic...

This wonderfull Yves Saint Laurent combination of silk chiffon with crushed velvet and highlighted with gold lame evening dress is fully lined ...

On hold for a french exhibition until November 2024, available after this date Collection 1982 France An evening Couture dress from the Yves Saint Laurent 1982...

On hold for a french exhibition until November 2024, available after this date Spring Summer 1972 France  Beautiful Chemise dress by Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture from the Spring Summer 1972 fashion show. Fluid silk crepe taffeta with a plaid print, whose chromatic range is the Master's signature (colour of the Rive Gauche logo). The cut magnifies a classic chic and relaxed style with this straight cut, sleeves with small puffs and skirt with flat pleats from the hips. Thin...

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture nr 28532 vintage 1960s velvet and ruffles dress In good vintage condition. A similar dress was seen worn by Maya Plisetskaya...

On hold for a french exhibition until November 2024, available after this date Spring Summer 1978 Collection France Beautiful Antique printed silk...

A wonderful addition to any summer wardrobe, this SS1979 runway Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche color block two-pieces can be worn both together and separately. Composed of a vibrant purple dress and a mauve overskirt, both pieces are cut from lightweight silk-chiffon and finished with silk satin edges (used as well for the straps of the dress). The dress closes on the left side with a simple button while the overskirt is tied thanks to the satin silk ribbon. Unlined, this ensemble is accordion-pleated to create a flowy movement when you walk and turn. To emphasize the Greco-Roman inspiration, wear it with minimal sandals ! Fits approx. : US 0-4 / FR 34-36 Measurements (taken flat) : Dress -> Width (armpit to armpit) approx. 39.75 cm (15.6 inches) Length (shoulder to hem) approx. 99.5 cm (39.2 inches) Total length approx. 103 cm (40.6 inches) Overskirt -> Length (waist to hem) approx. 97.2 cm (38.3 inches) This item has been professionally cleaned, pressed & carefully inspected by a couture-trained seamstress before being sold. Credit photo : Picture n° 3 -> SS1979 YSL...

Re-interpretation of his iconic Fall-Winter 1970-1971 lace back dress, this late 80's - early 90's YSL cocktail dress is a timeless evening piece. C...

On hold for a french exhibition until November 2024, available after this date Fall Winter 1985 Collection France An exceptional Yves Saint Laurent Couture evening gown with train f...

Circa 1987 France Prototype of a two-piece set in blue, orange, green, fuchsia and silver lamé with floral patterns. Impressionist inspiration evident in reference to the Yves Saint...

Circa 1989 France Cocktail dress in green and blue lamé printed with floral impressionist inspired patterns from the Van Gogh Collection by the famous couturier. Delicate graphical ...

Circa 1989 France Haute Couture Proper Collection of Mrs Catherine Deneuve. Luxury evening set, Haute Couture skirt, blouse, jacket and belt numbered 65123 from the Yves Saint Laurent 1989...