20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Extremely rare Documented vintage BOY LONDON 'American Flag' dress! My heart literally skipped three beats when I found this rare beauty! I have never been ...

Sensational vintage YSL Rive Gauche spring / summer 1989 runway lipstick red rayon jersey strapless 1980s dress ! The same dress was featured on the runway in black. Sash at side wai...

This muted pink silk dress was the spectacular finale dress in Thierry Mugler’s Fall 1999 collection. Designed by the master of empowering, hyper-feminine tailoring, it sculpts the b...

A pretty cocktail dress by London Town , Mayfair. The dress is a colourful mix of pinks ,orange and red. It has drapes at the front and back and ties at t...

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 ...

A beautiful rich red high low dress from Rifat Ozbek. The cap sleeve high waist bodice is enhanced with a beaded, embroidered and sequined paisley pattern in front. It has a wide s...

Stunning vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA Couture Victorian inspired Size 8 forest hunter green velvet and silk damask full length evening dress! Features a luxurious hunter green velvet bo...

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...

Chic and rare 1990s JEAN PAUL GAULTIER barbwire novelty print slinky rayon black and taupe dress ! Features abstract print throughout. Hidden zipper up the...

Gorgeous vintage 1970s MOLLIE PARNIS red, pink and gold gown / maxi dress! Tailored high neck bodice with a forgiving and flattering full skirt that features a red velvet bow belt. Long semi sheer sleeves with hidden snaps at each cuff. Pink and red hibiscus...

This incredible, rare vintage 1950s bustier bodice wiggle dress is crafted from the most gorgeous floral lamé fabric, which is embroidered and flocked throughout with both matte embr...

MET MUSEUM featured deadstock ( new with original store tags ) 1970s HALSTON metallic gold and silver lurex evening gown and duster cardigan jacket ! S...

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 ...

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...

This 1970's evening dress from Pauline Trigere has a low cut neckline and a high opening at the center front hemline. It is made from black light weight wool crepe, lined in black silk, with a center back zipper. This is a great dress for bold jewelry...

Pretty pastel silk chiffon Leonard of Paris special occasion day / evening dress. Bodice has a ruffled capelet that flows from the center of the dress...

This exquisite vintage Chanel mini dress from the Spring/Summer 1987 collection is a masterpiece of timeless elegance. The strapless design f...

Very rare, tiered dress made of Celia Birtwell printed fabric with leaf motif designed by Ossie Clark dating to 1973. Dress features puff sleeves and an empire waistline with a very ...

Beautiful sexy vintage 90s ANGEL SANCHEZ red silk and satin cut-out bias cut evening dress! Features a red silk body, with red satin bodice and side panels. Cut-outs at each side of ...

A fabulous navy silk dress with tiny white dots dress from Valentino. The cap sleeves are incredible, the ends of them encircled with several 100 finished circles adding dimension a...

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...

Loretta di Lorenzo Gold Tone Tailored Dress Size 42 in italian size range Composition: Acetate Silk

Gucci by Tom Ford chain back halter-neck mini dress, 1996 Super sexy and super simple, this is classic Tom Ford at Gucci 50% wool 50% silk High neckline with an exposed back, accente...

Chic vintage Oscar de la Renta MISS O kaleidoscope / Ikat tropical print silk midi dress! Features a flattering tailored bodice, with a loose fitting forgiving ...

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 ...

This original Gianni Versace gown from the Fall/Winter 1993 runway collection remains in unworn, pristine condition & exceptionally rare for a piece of this age and historical relevance. The gown is constructed from alternating panels of sheer black floral lace and open-knit mesh. Worn by Naomi Campbell on the runway and later photographed by Max Vadukul...

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 white cocktail dress with gathiering and folds, a possible wedding dress? The dress has a sweetheart neckline, foldover skirt, central back zip and is fully lined.

Black velvet, lace, tulle and red satin belt evening dress. Hook&eye ,snap and red satin button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Black velvet button and buttonhole on the ...

Beautiful vintage 50s CARYLE light pale pink and silver silk taffeta fit n' flare cocktail dress and lightweight metallic lurex cropped bolero jacket! Dress features a fitted bodice ...

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...

Amazing 90s does 20s ISAAC MIZRAHI chocolate brown sequined paillette encrusted silk Gatsby style flapper dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn brown paillettes in a variety of shap...

This late 1960s to early 1970s maxi dress is tailored from a vibrant turquoise linen and silk mix cloth and cut to a graceful empire-line silhouette. It has wide shoulder straps and ...

Known as the Marie Antoinette dress, this outstanding design walked the runway as part of Karl Lagerfeld's memorable Spring/Summer 1988 collection. A true statement piece, this dress...

Meet this exquisite vintage Chanel dress from the iconic Spring/Summer 1998 collection, famously worn by the stunning Naomi Campbell. Crafted from luxurious black wool crepe, its sil...

Pretty vintage Victor Costa black and white silk taffeta lace dress! Ultra flattering fit, with scalloped bust in front and back. Black lace over ...

Tom Ford for Gucci Evening Dress. 1997/1998 Fall/Winter collection Gucci by Tom Ford Made in Italy. The product is marked 42 it. Features: Used, very good Previously belonged to ano...

In this stunning black dress, Thierry Mugler marries his signature sculptural precision with motion. The silhouette is razor-sharp, hugging the body with a surgeon’s precision, while...

Red sunray pleated evening dress with sequins and beaded work. No fabric composition tag inside the dress but probably silk chiffon and rayon lining. Snap and zip closure on the midd...

A stunning gown fashioned of deep plum silk charmeuse designed by Yves Saint Laurent from his runway Haute Couture Collection circa 1997-98. With inspiration in style and color from ...

This luxurious ensemble is crafted from lush lime-green velvet and adorned with shimmering clear sequins that catch the light like fragments of broken glass. The maxi dress features ...

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...

This mesmerising dress was created by Giorgio Armani for his spring / summer 1998 collection and is the exact dress which walked the runway for his high-end Black Label. It was also...

A fabulous black jersey full length dress from Trussardi. It is semi fitted with a bateau neckline and long dolman sleeves. The skirt has a high slit at one side ending at the upper thigh finished with 2 horizontal fine leather straps...

Wonderful original Biba pinkish beige mesh maxi dress, featuring a beautiful peacock and floral design, with a V neck. The dress is lined with grey and pink satin to the bodice and ...

This 1930s eye-catching gown is crafted from lamé in a slate grey blue with the glittering silver and gold metallic weave revealing a scrolling, botanical and floral theme. The ankle...

A fabulous black silk knit dress from Gianni Versace Couture. It is semi fitted with a waist cut out at one side, elbow length sleeves and contrasting white lines of angora yarn abs...

Metallic red and gold brocade maxi dress kaftan hand made by Moroccan artist. Handmade vintage exotic 1970s gold and red metallic brocade ceremonial caftan gown from North Africa, M...

Rare 1990 custom made gown designed by Gianni Versace for his Versace Atelier label. High neck sleeveless dress fashioned of rich green damask silk; adorned throughout with weighty...

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...

Amazing vintage Moroccan handmade caftan in caramel color crushed silk velvet heavily with gold rim threads. Circa 1960's. The honey gold velvet Moorish kaftan maxi dress is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand, super-luxe designer kaftan...

This breathtaking 1960's yellow knitted wool dress, embellished in its entirety with clear iridescent sequins, and finished with floral beaded details in yellow rocaille beads, and i...

Spectacular two-piece dress and jacket set by Italian couture house Mingolini Gugenheim. Both pieces are meticulously hand beaded with tiny sparkli...

Black stiff taffetas cocktail dress with pleated bust. Boned. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

A fabulous blue on black chrysanthemum pattern silk damask dress by Sher Lee. It has a fitted bodice with spaghetti straps and an incredible ruched skirt...

Designed by Donatella Versace for the fall/winter 1998 runway collection. Black alpaca wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmetric plastic sequin embellishments in various shapes and siz...

Exquisite vintage late 70s Bill Blass Couture chocolate brown silk chiffon rhinestone encrusted evening gown and large matching shawl / wrap ! Features multiple layers of luxurious s...

1970s Halston chiffon skirt and top - sheer. Condition: good, some wear and discoloration on skirt 24" waist Size XS Skirt : 24" Waist, 42" Hips, 35"...

The silk velvet on this amazing 1970s HALSTON midnight navy blue faux wrap dress is the most luxurious velvets that I have ever felt! I can only imagine how incredible it feels on (i...

Chic early 60s blue, green and pink pastel sleeveless shift dress! Features a soft linen / cotton blend, and is fully lined. Full metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. ...