20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Exceptional vintage ESCADA by MARGARETHA LEY black and white 'piano key' dress or jacket, with removable collar! Black bodycon dress with white embroi...

Rare diaphanous black cotton lace tunic dress designed in 1987 by Rei Kawakubo (Japanese, born 1942) for her avant garde Comme des Garcons design house. The dress has multiple ways o...

Bianchi New York/Boston, white Chantilly lace, high neck, Empire wedding gown from the 1960s fits a size extra small. A simple and elegant gown in an all over lace design. High neck ...

A fabulous black dress gown from Vicky Tiel Couture. It has a fitted boned bustier bodice covered in an intricate corded lace pattern with numerous front silk buttons and loops and ...

Wonderful 50s black silk crepe dramatic neck sequin wiggle dress! Features a shawl like collar drenched with thousands of hand-sewn black sequins. Dipped low back reveals just the ri...

Thierry Mugler sequins party dress "Collectors item" We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore Details: Unusual asymmetrical black dress with sequined trim designe...

Loris Azzaro Haute Couture dress circa 1980 in black silk crepe entirely embroidered with silver sequins, round neck with drop neckline in front and back, long sleeves slightly mutto...

An extraordinary and collectible supple black leather dress from Gianni Versace. This has all of the couture details Versace is known for- a fine fringe hem, laser perforated leather...

Exquisite early 90s sequin gown! Features thousands of pale pink micro sequins throughout the dress, with crystal embellishments at sleeves, bust, and back...

This breathtaking vintage 1970s cocktail dress embodies the era's signature flowing silhouette, featuring a full, swirling skirt and elegant 3/4 ...

Rare vintage knit dress by Junko Koshino. Asymmetric hemline and yellow, black and silver striped design. Details: Unlined Shoulder Pads Can Be Re...

Beautiful vintage Cathy Hardwick black silk velvet dress! Drop-waist style, with wonderful bronze/gold hem. Also looks great belted. Fully lined. In gre...

Stunning, jet-black, silk jersey gown with fluted box pleated bodice from James Galanos dating to the 1970's. Dress has a very strong silhouette with a ve...

Beautiful 1970s coral pink halter maxi dress / gown with attached sheer caplet! Features a halter neck with two spaghetti straps in the back to offer additional support. Self tied sa...

1988 Stephen Sprouse sequin gown with off center racing back. Has stretch. Orange, pink and yellow color Condition: Excellent Size 6

In the 1960s, the Paris-based revolutionary futurist haute-couture designers included Andre Courreges, Pierre Cardin and Paco Rabanne, who was the last to died in the 21st Century in...

Orange lace evening dress mermaid gown with belt. Zip closure on the left side.Belt with snap closure.Silk lining inside the top and skirt lining for the bottom. Stiff fabric in the ...

Bustier mini-dress in gold brocade. Under-bust band to structure the bustier. Authenticity hologram.

A wonderful example of early 60’s couture, this halterneck steel blue dress will fit perfectly for a wedding or any party event ! Constructed both in silk and satin silk, this piece features a bustier bodice which is covered with two softly ruched silk chiffon strips. The bustier underdress, with its sweetheart neckline, conceals a large modern internal elasticated belt for extra support to the boned structure. As light as air, a fully gathered chiffon skirt provides a very feminine silhouette. This airy dress...

A stunning little black silk dress from Viola with a square neckline and a fitted princess seam bodice. The tulip skirt has incredible cartridge pleating around the hem and the sleeve cuffs and dress back have metal painted zippers. Fits size Extra Small...

Absolutely stunning vintage Alfred Bosand strapless gown! Bodice is boned, with lace over silk, with hundreds of sequins hand encrusted throughout. Chic lace ruffle at bust. POCKETS ...

A fabulous black polished cotton dress from Hermes. It is sleeveless with a crew neckline, button front closure to the waist, hip pockets, and...

Beautiful 1950s Dynasty black silk scribe print fit and flare dress ! Features a tailored bodice with 3/4 sleeves. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Full ski...

AZZARO - (Made in France) Black crepe mini dress with black sequins. Size and composition labels missing, it fits a 36FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 39 cm - ...

Lucien LeLong Art Deco lame broche cocktail dress about 1925. In autumnal tones, with orangey gold and silver metallic cubist patterns along its h...

Bias-cut evening slip dress by Christian Dior by John Galliano, from the Fall-Winter 1999 collection. Constructed in dark brown velvet suede with an allover diagonal grid of laser-cu...

Amazing 1970s HALSTON lipstick red silk chiffon dress with attached cape ! Wrap style with interior snap and two hook-and-eye closures and ela...

Chic late 1960s black and white large houndstooth long sleeve A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice with a full skirt. Oversized collar, and bell sleeves that cuff at the hem. Featu...

Sapphire blue silk satin is perfect for this sleek evening dress designed by James Galanos in the 1970's. The round neckline and cut in armholes create a clean modern look, accented ...

Gorgeous 90s vintage LORCAN MULLANY for BELLVILLE SASSOON black and nude silk satin mermaid gown! Features a flattering bias cut, with an intricately detailed black French lace back....

Italian vintage tailor-made gold dress from the 1960's Vintage 1960's Carlo Ferrero dress Gold lurex Beige hems and laces Size label missing, fits S/M Measurements: - Total lengt...

Oversized florals, bold colors and ruched silhouettes have flooded the collections for at least two seasons. So this genuine 80s Arnold Scaasi dress is completely in trend ! Finished...

This is an exquisite and rare Mariano Fortuny Delphos gown from the 1920s, a true example of early 20th-century couture and textile artistry. The Delphos gown is widely regarded as o...

Chic early 1970s GAY GIBSON yellow cotton voile vintage trompe l’oeil lace and flower print lightweight long sleeve belted maxi dress ! Features the perfect...

- Sold by Gold Palms Vintage - Vintage 1960's rayon midi dress - Draped fringe back - Size label missing, fits M - Total length: 94 cm - ⁠Bust: 45 cm - ⁠Waist: 36 cm - ⁠Hips: 45 cm

Beautiful and rare vintage 1950s lipstick red silk and nylon taffeta fit and flare dress ! Tailored bodice with a full skirt that features a black taffeta rose with green velvet ste...

A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Holly Harp. It has a bateau neckline, long gathered sleeves and panels on the front and back of the dress narrowing to the hem. It slips on over...

A fabulous black knit beaded Banff dress from Zacks, an upscale 1960s department store in England. It has a wide scoop neckline and long sheer balloon style sleeves gathering at the...

Vintage black nude illusion cocktail dress with jet black beadwork along the bust. Details: Fully Lined Rear Metal + Hook Zip Closure Estimated ...

This sleeveless midi-length dress from Gianni Versace’s Fall-Winter 1996 collection is constructed in a dense, high-pile faux fur with a stylized leopard motif in golden ochre and de...

Emilio Pucci has perfected the art of effortless elegant and endlessly wearable garments. Since its beginning (the brand was founded in 1947), the Italian label continues to this day...

A fabulous black silk dress from Gianni Versace. It is comprised of a one shoulder bodice attached by one side to the skirt portion leaving a wedge of exposed skin between the two. ...

Short burgundy crepe dress with silver metal buckle

Perfect for Valentines Day! Chic 1960s OSCAR DE LA RENTA museum held pink flower and heart print long sleeve silk dress ! Features vibrant col...

A fabulous fitted little black jersey dress from Moschino. It has cut in shoulders and a large pearl necklace collar. It is fully lined, has a ...

Yellow silk, lace and sequin bustier cocktail dress with scarf. Silk lining. Hidden zip closure on the left side. Boned bustier. Bow Scarf size: 234cm X 34cm SIZE 38 (Fr) M

Gianfranco Ferre Runway Red Evening Gown with Gold Trim Fall/Winter 1992 Sz 40IT

Navy blue and white printed sleeveless evening dress . Main fabric and lining fabric composition: 100% cotton. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Box-pleat on the middle f...

Iconic Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" black velvet cocktail dress with a v-neckline accentuated by a black satin tiered ruffle. The dress has pouf detail at the shoulder of the sle...

LANVIN - (Made in France) Long golden brown brocade dress with lurex threads. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 36FR. Piece from the 1960s. Condition: Very good conditi...

Gucci by Tom Ford Spring/Summer 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress A rare and collectible piece from Tom Ford’s iconic Spring/Summer 1996 collection for Gucci. This striking mini dress is c...

This is a very fine example of late 1950s ready to wear evening wear by British designer Norman Young who made high end occasion wear for department stores and specialist boutiques d...

Stunning 1960's Italian Couture sheath dress from the Roman couturier Balestra. Pieces by Renato Balestra are very hard to find, especially examples of his earlier work like this dre...

Sexy vintage 1990s THIERRY MUGLER black bodycon dress! Not just your average little black dress! Impeccable tailoring that Mugler was renown...

KENZO - Tweed bustier evening dress with golden and caramel bouclé, and an impressive black slipskirt. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. 1999 Fall-Winter Collection. Condition: Ver...

1970s ivory silk satin & lace hand made Victorian style wedding dress. Beautifully made dress with lace insertion and tiny tucks everywhere. This gorgeous dress is perfect for any br...

Sexy 90s JANINE OF LONDON for LILLIE RUBIN silver gray crushed velvet metallic bodycon dress! Features the softest crushed velvet that stretches to fit. Has what first appears to be ...

1950s Bruce Arnold, Hong Kong, red sequin & beaded fringe evening gown. Gorgeous iridescent red sequins cover the entire gown and are interspersed with swags of red glass beaded frin...

Gorgeous 1960s JOSEPH MAGNIN gold and chartreuse green metallic silk shift dress! Features a striking print, with an incredible fit! Fitted bodice, with a straight skirt. Full metal ...

White raw silk cocktail dress with black polka dots and embroideries made of black thread, beads and black rhinestone. No fabric composition tag but the lining is made of silk. Zip ...