20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1980's Bob Mackie Boutique Fully Embellished Long Dress Gown Designer size 12 ( modern size will be approx. US 8 - please check our measurements) Hand Beaded, 100% Silk, Blac...

Chic vintage 1980s strapless little black dress by Lanvin. Asymmetric button detail and flouncy peplum detail. Medium weight ribbed cotton fabric. Details: Fully Lined in Cotton B...

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 ...

Christian Dior John Galliano Runway Knit Gray Dress, Top & Belt Fall / Winter 1998 Size Small

White lace wedding dress with ruffles on the neckline and on the bottom. Organdi belt and bottom of the sleeve edge . No fabric tag composition but the lining is probably in rayon. S...

Vintage 90's Bob Mackie Fully Beaded Mini Black Fringe Dress Size label missing ( please check our measurements ) Measurements: Length - 35 inches includes fringe, Bust - 32, Waist -...

A fabulous little black dress from Oleg Cassini. A semi fitted dress with an over bodice comprised of dozens of 1/3" vertical finished strips of fabric draping over it creating a bl...

This circa 1968 Pierre Cardin bright orange wool sleeveless late 60s Space Age vintage dress with petalled / bubbled hem is part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Fine Art...

Black cocktail dress in satin crepe and velvet cutting

A fabulous lightweight black and off white plaid wool skirt from Gianni Versace. It has an elaborate pieced applique abstract design in green and yel...

Chic vintage early 90s BERNARD PERRIS black and white striped double breasted silk dress! Buttons up the front. Black and white striped fold over above the bust. Matching stripes at ...

Beautiful vintage early 60s demi couture watercolor silk chiffon sleeveless gown / maxi dress ! Features vibrant colors of yellow, purple, green and blue throughout. Flattering ruch...

Cocktail dress in leopard print. Zip in the middle back + hook&eye. Pocket on both side. Black rayon lining only inside the skirt. SIZE 38 (Fr) 8 (Us) M

Orange-pink damask evening dress-coat. Raglan sleeves. Zip in the middle back + snap + hook&eye in the middle top. 1 hook&eye on the waist. Gathered waist. Orange silk lining. Circa ...

Striking black cocktail dress created by Hollywood costume designer Gilbert Adrian which exemplifies his unique use of sharp structure and ornamentation. This dress dates to the 194...

A high-impact piece from Chanel’s Spring/Summer 1994 collection, designed by Karl Lagerfeld. This striking black-and-white mini dress is crafted from glossy raffia-style vinyl, featu...

Collectible vintage Nina Ricci 1970s dress. I love the draping styling options on this vintage 1970s Nina Ricci dress. Made in a beautiful black viscose jersey dress. A few tiny pin-...

Early 1990s YSL Yves Saint Laurent black jersey one shoulder evening gown. The top of the gown is gathered from the top of the right shoulder to the opposite side. Zips up the left s...

Features; Simple Dolce and Gabbana Spring 1997 Nude slip dress. Featuring spaghetti strap shoulders, loose fitting silhouette and fine lace hem. Size; Medium (We recommend to fit UK...

Nina Ricci Vintage Navy Blue Excellent vintage condition, no flaws to note, minor feeling of wear No size or comp tag Measurements in inches: length 56, pit to pit 14, waist 14 Notes...

Sexy vintage late 1980s VICTOR COSTA for BERGDORF GOODMAN hot pink fuchsia chiffon off-the-shoulder ruched dress! Flattering fitted ruched bodice on the front and back, with an attac...

Chic classic 1970s HALSTON 3/4 sleeves silk shirt dress ! Buttons up the front. Pockets at each side of the waist. The perfect dress for anytime of year. Very well made with heavy at...

This is an exceptionally rare and iconic gown from Thierry Mugler’s Fall 1984 runway collection, L’Hiver des Anges. Crafted in radiant gold silk lamé, the design is inspired by celestial beings—angels, saints, and the Virgin—capturing the divine drama that defined Mugler’s early aesthetic. The gown features a powerful silhouette with sharply sculpted, exaggerated shoulders and intricate pleating that radiates outward in a starburst pattern from the waist, creating a sense of movement and light. It cascades into a long, elegant train, with a metallic sheen that catches and reflects light like molten gold. As one of Mugler’s most recognizable masterpieces, this dress has appeared in several major fashion exhibitions, including Thierry Mugler: Couturissime, Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination...

A pretty rose silk dress by Charles Cooper. It is sleeveless with applique flowers around the neckline and low back. It has a straight skirt, small piped belt, back zipper and it i...

Rare and important Jeanne Lanvin Tulle Art Deco gown from Summer 1931 of grasshopper green silk tulle with natural tulle strips applied to create petal like ...

Incredible, and super rare mid 60s one of a kind OSCAR DE LA RENTA gold and red sequin long sleeve gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn gold sequins thorughout. Embroidered red ribb...

Beautiful 1950s demi couture white and silver raffia wiggle dress! Features white raffia with silver metallic threading throughout. Fabulous bombshell fit looks amazing on! Scalloped...

A rare example of 50’s Egyptian haute couture, at the time Egypt was a constitutional monarchy, this feminine “Miss Egypt” dress is crafted in a flowery ta...

Gianni Versace Couture F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Embellished Sheer Red Evening Mini Dress Size: IT 42 Condition: Excellent vintage condition, some missing embellishments at straps w...

Vintage black sequin maxi dress by Evelyn Byrnes. Sheer sleeves with zip up cuffs. Details: Partially Lined Hand Sewn Black Sequins Sheer Sle...

A headturning vintage silk gown by Bellville Sassoon. In a bright pink silk , the dress has a v neckline and backline with frill detail and layers. The bodice is boned and the dress...

Sexy early 1990s neon / lime green and white lightweight cotton voile halter mini A Line dress! Features a lightweight double layer cotton voile fabric. Fitted bodice, with a forgivi...

Amazing 1970s colorful cotton maxi dress! Features vibrant colors of pink, green, yellow, orange, white navy blue in flowers and stretch. Fitted bodice with a full body. Fully lined ...

Purple, floral-printed, silk dress with long waist tie from Yves Saint Laurent dating to spring of 1976 as seen on the runway. Labeled a French size 42 however this fits very small, ...

This Y2K Ralph Lauren silk maxi dress is just about the closest design we have ever seen to the brand's custom made gown for Gwyneth Paltrow to attend the 71st Academy Awards where s...

Jean Paul Gaultier 1990s vintage semi-sheer lace-up metal chain embellished with pompoms black draped jersey dress. A black silk lining was added but can easily be removed. Size lab...

Avant Garde mid 90s ALBERTA FERRETTI black leather and jersey dress! While mostly cut of soft black leather, double faced jersey is placed in all the right places. Panels at each sid...

CHANEL - (Made in France) Long black silk dress. Size 42FR indicated. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 44 cm - Chest: 40 cm - Waist: 32 cm - Sleeve length...

Spring / Summer 1994 Yves Saint Laurent Black maxi cocktail dress with slit up the leg and low back detail. The Material is light weight and breezy. MADE IN FRANCE. Size; Recommended...

Channel you inner Jackie O in this wonderfully chic demi couture light candy pink raw silk shantung sleeveless dress and pillbox jacket set! Nearly completely sewn by hand, with so m...

A great little black dress from Sophie Sitbon, Paris. It is a simple V neck semi fitted dress with great cage sleeves comprised of finished strips of arm length fabric. The effect ...

Beautiful vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA 1990s hunter forest green silk velvet long sleeve top and wrap maxi skirt! The green was hard to photograph, but it is a beautiful true rich tone ...

A classic black silk chiffon evening dress from Coty Award winner and couture quality designer John Anthony. This 1970's dress is a perfect backdrop...

Sexy brand new (with original I MAGNIN store tags attached) TADASHI SHOJI purple bodcon mini bandage dress! Figure hugging fit, with plenty of stretch. Hidden zipper up the back with...

Beautiful early 70s ADELE SIMPSON blue and silver metallic silk lurex sleeveless maxi dress ! Features peacock feathers / fan prints throughout. Hidden metal zipper down the back wit...

Incredible 1940s B. Altman & Co. Cotton Denim/Chambray dress, with horse buttons up bodice, and at sleeve cuffs! Beautiful lightweight fabric, with a fl...

This John Galliano dress from the Fall-Winter 2000 collection is constructed from a fine viscose knit base, featuring a fitted, ankle-length silhouette. The upper bodice is composed ...

Unique strapless black cocktail dress by Victor Costa. Origami fan pleating and asymmetric back detail. Details: Fully Lined Side Zip Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Estimat...

A lovely party dress by American designer Victor Costa. This dress is in a wonderful floral print on a green background. dress has gathering down to hip leval, with three self fabric...

F/W 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Semi-Sheer Dress L/S Black Bodycon Condition: Excellent Viscose & Spandex Made in Italy Bust: 32"-48", Waist: 26"-43", Hips: 36"-56", Length: 44" SIZE: 4...

Floaty Hanae Mori Haute Couture Chiffon Caftan Gown from the 1980's. Signature, dreamy cloud and sea gull silk chiffon print is used for a caftan...

A lovely vintage silk dress by Bruce Oldfield Couture. The dress is in a black, white and grey print , with a central back zip and elbow length sleaves with button detail. It is li...

Wonderful vintage 1960s white linen A-Line / shift dress! Soft linen holds shape nicely, and features a fitted bodice with a slight A-line. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequins, beads, and ...

Elegant 1950s-1960s vintage floral printed silk cocktail dress with 3/4 length sleeves and hourglass silhouette. Fully lined with back metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern ...

This spectacular black satin and velvet maxi gown walked the runway as part of Thierry Mugler’s iconic Spring 1992 collection (Look 18/84). It has been exhibited as part of the Alaïa...

Glamorous Fabrice Cocktail Dress in navy silk taffeta with lavishly decorated jet beadwork, sequins, trim and lace. Heavily ruched silk taffeta built over a corset base with a flared...

This early 1960s sequin and beaded dress was designed by Boutique by Jo Ro Imports. Crafted to the highest quality, it is tailored from rayon fabric and ...

This Christian Dior by John Galliano evening dress from the Spring-Summer 1999 collection is constructed with an outer layer of finely knitted black viscose yarns, designed in a deli...

This is a gorgeous sapphire blue sequin and beaded gown by Louis Feraud. It has a rounded neckline in the front with a deep V in the back. The chest, upper arms and back V are fra...

This recognizable 90's Alaïa slim-fit viscose ribbed knit celadon mini dress is designed to flatteringly follow the line of the silhouette. The runway dress presented at the 1990-1991 Alaïa's Fall-Winter fashion show (look 74, see picture 8) was almost identical except for a few details such as that it was not ribbed. This unlined piece nips in at the waist and features a contrasting "mini-ribbed" scoop collar, wrists and hemline (see pictures 3, 9 & 11). Labeled a size M, the stretchy fabric will easily accommodate a small L size as well. Made in Italy. Worn in a different colorway by Nicole Richie during her book signing “The Truth about Diamonds” at Virgin Megastore in New York (see pictures 4, 5 & 6), the same dress was seen on Margot Robbie in the infamous “nursery scene” in The Wolf of Wall Street film (see pictures 12 & 13). Definitely a chic and versatile vintage must-have from Azzedine Alaïa ! Fabric contents : 93% Rayon, 5% Nylon & 2% Spandex (Elasthan). Fits approx. : US 2-8 (small US 8) / FR 36-40 (small FR 40) Measurements (taken flat and un-stretched) : Width (shoulder to shoulder) approx. 34 cm (13.4 inches) Width (from armpit to armpit) approx. 34 cm (13.4 inches) Waist approx. 23.5 cm (9.3 inches) Length (shoulder to hem) approx. 86.5 cm (34.1 inches) Sleeve length approx. 56.5 cm (22.2 inches) Total length approx. 91.5 cm (36 inches) This item has been professionally cleaned, pressed & carefully inspected by a couture-trained seamstress before being sold. Credit photos : Picture n° 8 -> unknown model via Vogue Runway / Condé Nast Archive at the Alaïa Fall-Winter 1990-1991 fashion...