20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

This striking 1970s ribbed wool blend jersey maxi dress is by celebrated British designer Frank Usher and has a wonderfully contemporary feel. The simple line of the dress is guarant...

Circa 1981 France Iconic quilted Bolero with fins in "Papier Fou" by Paco Rabanne Haute Couture dating from the first edition of 1981. Thi...

Circa 1920-1930 France Paris Duchesse satin and black muslin long evening dress by Olivan-Brevet & Berthe, 14 Rue de Helder, Paris, dating from the 1920s. Loose-fitting dress with large V-neckline punctuated by a modesty detail, fastened on one side with press studs. Fine pleats on the hips underlined by Art Deco embroidery...

A headturning vintage evening gown by French designer Gaston Jaunet. In a deep blue colour , the dress has an interesting neckline with detail on one shoulder, a side zip opening and...

Organza and feather dress. No size or composition label, it fits a size 42FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulde...

Jean Paul Gaultier mesh dress with the iconic fabulous Indian style print and X-ray skeletons. Signature back tab. The dress is a reflection about the Native Indian and USA history.....

Available exclusively at QV Archive, one-of-a-kind marvelous ensemble straight from the runway of Pierre Balmain Fall 1998 Haute Couture collection, designed by Oscar de la Renta, Lo...

Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Long silk Haute Couture dress. No size label, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width...

British high-end label Bramel designed this dress in the 1950s or very early 1960s. A graceful V-neckline and wide shoulders at the front and back is highly flattering. Black lace s...

Black evening dress with beadwork. No fabric tag composition but seems to be crêpe. Zip in the middle back and hook&eye. Cut-work. Split in the middle back, lenght= 6 cm SIZE S/ M

Black velvet and lace cocktail dress. See-through lace collar and lace on the side with black jersey lining. Zip in the middle back. SIZE S/ M

▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Evening Dress ▪ Fall-Winter 1992 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Crafted from a sheer stretch cotton mesh ▪ Features a glitter-printed 17th-century tap...

Multi-color silk dress. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Bust: 39 cm (15.35") - Waist: 33 cm (13")...

Black sleeveless cocktail dress with beads and sequins embroideries. No fabric tag composition but main fabric is probably crêpe rayon and lining silk chiffon. Zip in the middle bac...

Comme des Garçons - Asymmetrical dress in unlined wool. Marked size S, it fits a 36FR. To note, presence of a small hole in the stitch. Additional information: Condition: Very good ...

By Jean Paul Gaultier Deep Black Sleeveless Maxi Dress Cuff Collar 1995s. · Oversize padded trim at collar and arms · Tank Top . No transparency . Slip on Size Fits M L Measurem...

Azzaro - (Made in France) Gold jersey dress decorated with imposing golden pastilles. No size indicated, it corresponds to a 36FR. Note, a few marks present on the pastilles. No size...

▪ Archival Chanel Haute Couture Black Silk Evening Dress ▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Haute-Couture, Fall-Winter 1994 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Meticu...

1980s Azzedine Alaia green buttoned-up knitted minidress featuring a fitted silhouette, a short length, front button placket, body yokes. 86%wool, 10% poliamide, 4%elastane In good...

Carven - (Made in France) Green silk crepe dress embroidered with costume pearls and sequins. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good conditi...

Jean Varon vintage 70s long dress. Elegant dress with gray and black bodice with checked pattern, beige collar and cuffs and clip closure. Along the bu...

Beautiful midi length velvet ruffled dress with 3/4 puff sleeves and woven tassels. with boat neckline. Óscar Arístides Renta Fiallo (22 July 1932 – 20 October 2014), known professi...

This enchanting 1920s silk chiffon floral print dress is delightfully feminine and in absolutely beautiful condition for a piece of this era. The dress has a scoop neck at both front and reverse , and features cape style sleeves with scalloped edge which float pretty over the upper arms. The peach toned silk chiffon overlay is printed with a floral design in soft blues, reds and ochre. It is fashioned with a dropped waistline atop of a full skirt falling to the ankles in soft folds with an ethereal, bohemian aesthetic. A slip in pale blue silk is sewn into the dress and shows through to complement the delicate shades of the print. Both the slip and the overlay have a run of subtle popper fastenings to the left. This exquisite piece is unlabelled although of obvious quality, and would make a wonderful choice of occasion wear. A petite dress...

LOUIS FERAUD - (Made in France) Brown silk taffeta bustier dress sewn with sequins. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Haute Couture piece. Condition: Very good con...

One of a kind Balmain dress encrusted with silver-colored beads and sequins, boat neckline, knee length ,100% silk lining. Founded in post-war Paris, Pierre Alexandre Claudius Balma...

Bustier evening dress in black jersey and chiffon lamé draped and boned . Underwired bra inside the bustier with hook&eye closure. Zip middle back. SIZE 36/38 (Fr) 6/8 (US)

Champagne silk satin beaded ( sequins, beads and pearls ) asymmetrical evening dress . Silk organza lining. Boned on the side and gros-grain on the side inside. Zip in the middle ba...

Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Iconic lingerie style corset black dress in black cotton and satin with a lace semi sheer bra and metal zipper at front. Size label missing. Our doll wear...

This 1980s French number has it all going on! This amazing cocktail dress is certainly a statement dress, the bodice is made from a wet look, textured synthetic fabric with elastane...

Yves Saint Laurent -(Made in France) Black silk Haute Couture suit. No size indicated, it fits a 38 FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Top : Shou...

Bustier evening dress in blue jersey and lurex chiffon draped. Underwired bra inside with hook&eye closure and silicone band inside. Bra size: 95B. Boned bust. Zip closure in the mi...

- Comme Des Garçons by Rei Kawakubo - Sold by Gold Palms Vintage - Spring Summer 1998 “Clustering Beauty” collection - Grey silk and cotton maxi dress - Multi-layered standing collar...

Ivory satin cocktail dress with black passementerie embellishment. No fabric composition tag but probably organza lining on the top part of the dress and acetate lining inside the sk...

A pretty vintage evening gown , in pink with shades of gold. The dress has an attractive v backlline with a central back zip. It is sleaveless and fully lined. Measurements: Bust up ...

Diane von Furstenberg dress Size 8

- ‘Miss S&M’ collection - Sold by Skof.Archive - Designed by Gianni Versace - Bondage style bustier with topstitched leather shoulder straps - Decorative medusa buttons - Gilded b...

Circa 1920 France Charleston Ball gown in turquoise silk muslin embroidered with silver tubular beads from the 1920s. Background in muslin embroidered with translucent silver and ir...

Beige sleeveless cocktail dress with 3 colors rhinestone. Silk lining. Zip in the middle back + hook& eye Size L Pauline Trigère (November 4, 1908 – February 13, 2002) was a Franco...

A wonderful black lace evening dress , dating from the 1930s. The dress would be ideal for a party or dancing. It has black ribbon straps. Measurements; Bust up to 38''. length 36''

Azzaro - (Made in France) Short strapless dress in green pleated jersey with its cape. Label 90/75B for the chest. No size indicated, this set fits a 36FR. To note, the dress has bee...

Silk dress embroidered with sequins and beads. Circa 1960s-1970s. No signature. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good conditi...

Black asymmetrical cocktail dress in satin and beaded lace. Boned. Draped on the hips and asymmetrical drag. Boned. Zip in the middle back. Total lenght of the dress: 115 cm Total l...

A pretty pale pink/peach vintage dress great for parties or even a wedding. The dress has wonderful detail on the front and cuffs, a round neckline...

Ungaro - Multicolored crepe dress. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 42 cm - Sleeve l...

Alaïa - (Made in Italy) Long flared dress in brown/orange wool with black dots. Size 38FR. Attention, two buttons at the level of the cuffs have been changed. Additional information...

A fun and easy to wear vintage party dress by British designer Bruce Oldfield. In a blue velvet, the dress has pleat detail on the front, a stand up collar , back central zip and zi...

Christian Lacroix - Haute Couture dress in silk muslin and lace, in red, pink, and black tones. Sold with a shawl. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR. Additional informat...

▪ Archival Prada shift dress ▪ Creative Director: Miuccia Prada ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Ivory crushed velvet ▪ Black bugle-bead embellishments depict a ...

Superb, early 1990's Moschino linen sailor dress, featuring a novelty sailor collar with blue ribbon trim and large red 'Cheap & Chic' embroidery on the reverse. MADE IN ITALY ! F...

Elegant dress by John Galliano! Sharp look! With massive shoulder pads! Wide shoulder look! 9-9 buttons at the wrists! LIKE NEW! SIZE Large. Marked size: FR42 / GB14 / D40 / USA 10...

Paco Rabanne - (Made in France) Evening dress with multicolored metal rings and yellow Panama straw. Piece from the 1990s. No size label, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Con...

▪ Christian Dior Evening Dress and Shawl Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Constructed from a deep purple hammered s...

Black crêpe with beadwork sleeveless cocktail dress. Rayon or acetate lining. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. SIZE L

This is a 90s vintage Gianni Versace "versus" gold snap front button closure, gold western collar tips made of orange linen mini dress with its original m...

Yves Saint Laurent YSL pink ruffle-trim cotton mini dress featuring a scoop neck, front heart-shaped button placket, a high-length. Circa 1992 See Image Catwalk Summer 1992 Compositi...

Christian Lacroix - Haute Couture blue tie-and-dye lace dress. No size indicated, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good cond...

Versace - (Made in Italy) Silk pleated dress. Indicated size 44IT, it fits a 42FR. Circa 1980 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Waist: 3...

A 1990's pretty, floaty , floral silk dress by Cacharel. The dress is in a floral print with layers of silk, and has spaghetti straps and a hankerchief hem. It has a side zip and ...