20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

A classic formal A line gown with black silk puffy shoulders. Embroidered overall with 3 dimensional crepe like flowers Though marked US 12, with 28" waist is more like an 8.

Black evening dress with Rhinestone neckless and padlock. The fabric composition tag has been cut but the main fabric is probably rayon and the lining is probably made of acetate. B...

Donna Karan Vintage 1985-mid 90's 100% Silk Rich copper brown, identical to the pictures Excellent condition, no flaws Size USA 8, probably fits like a 6/8 On the mannequin, I tucke...

One-Of-A-Kind Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" Vintage 1970s Marabou Trimmed Devore Silk Chiffon Robe This YSL robe or coat is certainly a statement piece that would have been very ...

Black silk chiffon dress with black beaded work. the skirt part is made of 2 lays of silk chiffon and one lay ( underneath) of organza. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. ...

White beaded and sequin top and skirt. No fabric composition tag but probably polyester. Boned bustier inside with underwired bra and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Zip closure...

Vintage Emilio Pucci Plunging Halter Silk Print Jersey Maxi Dress US size 6 ( UK 8, Italian 40, French 36 ) Make a striking statement with this vintage Emilio Pucci halter...

Grey raw silk bustier evening dress with zip embellishment and fabric collar. No fabric composition tag but the lining is probably polyester or rayon. Lightly padded bra. Hook&eye ...

Red sleeveless cocktail dress with string on the side. Shell fabric composition: 56% acetate, 29% rayon, 15% PBT. Lining ( only inside the top part of the dress) 57% rayon, 43% PBT Z...

Azzedine Alaia F/W 1991 Runway Sheer Lace Velvet Chenille Bustier Mini Dress Size: M (runs small)

Stunning, jet-black, silk plisse, maxi gown with cut out sides designed by James Galanos dating to 1964. Exact dress is held in the MET museum archives. This dress has a very strong ...

Ivory raw-silk and lace cocktail dress with fabric flower. No fabric composition tag but the lining is probably in rayon. Zip closure on the middle back+ hook&eye. Hook&eye closure...

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...

Black chiffon cocktail dress with black beaded bustier. BILL BLASS EVENING for Bergdorf Goodman. Body fabric composition: 51% triacetate, 30% rayon, 19% polyester. Trim : silk. Zip...

Fall Winter 1996 Gianni Versace Couture red dress featuring turquoise blue lace trim, and embellished crystal straps. Documented and seen on the runw...

This is a lovely vintage black and gold lamé evening dress from the 1980s. The broad horizontal gold lamé irregular stripe strikes a bold figure, and the dress has a sleeveless finis...

'Jewel Colored' print, silk crepe long -nearly floor length evening dress. V yoke in front. Dress appears to be custom hand sewn and pieced in 'couture' manner. Very slim bodice t...

A rare very find, rare Charles James Brown Satin Black Velvet Cocktail Dress. Dating from the 1950's this design is well recognized as his ...

This truly mesmerising 1960's evening dress, fully embellished in silver glass bugle beads in a trailing design, set off by beaded borders along the neckline, waist and cuffs, is a ...

A phenomenal piece to behold, this original 1950's evening gown, rendered in forest green tulle, sea green lace and lined in fern green rayon, accented by delicate silver claw set rh...

Skirt marked Judy Hornby Couture, US 10, in spun metallic transparent gold thread, black lining, length 40", wast 26". The Blouse is a black and gold lame, marked Judy Hornby Separa...

Gucci By Tom Ford S/S 1997 Runway Tube Dress in Black Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom Ford Collection: Spring Summer 1997 Fabric: Wool 89% / Nylon 6% / Spandex...

Black jersey backless dress with leather detail on the neckline. No fabric composition tag but it's probably a rayon jersey ( very thin) Tied behind the neck. SIZE M

Exceptional and Rare Thierry Mugler 1980s Vintage Black Cotton Boned Bustier Corset Dress Rare and hard to find, this stunning Thierry Mugler dress is likely from the Spring 1985 co...

From Halston's Fall/Winter 1997 collection, this rare and breathtaking strapless gown was designed by Randolph Duke and originally debuted on the runway worn by Helena Christensen. T...

Elegant Art Deco Tunic Dress of black silk chiffon with diamond and radiating patterns of iridescent purple beads throughout. Sheer dress slips over the head with sides open to hip w...

This truly magnificent 1950's lilac nylon chiffon and satin dress with a matching satin shawl jacket, embellished with a pattern of trailing lilac flowers rendered in iridescent flor...

1950s blue jacquard full length evening dress. Beautifully made with good technique and classic construction details in a fine, high quality fabric which catches the light. It has an...

Tailored to perfection this early 1960's black satin Anne Fogarty dress is the perfect number to add to your cocktail wardrobe. The rounded neckline is framed by wide shoulder stra...

During the 1960s and beyond, English fashion designer John Bates designed visionary modernist dresses under the name Jean Varon. This flamboyant 1970s maxi-dress, with its floor-swee...

A great black dress by Jane Andre in a cotton linen blend. It has cap sleeves, a drop waist and full skirt. There is fine band around the crew neckline and ...

Evening dress by Gianni Versace for the Spring-Summer 1998 collection, executed in a distinctive layered construction. The garment comprises an underlay in peach jersey printed with ...

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 ...

Stunning! Christian Dior by John Galliano Spring/Summer 1999 – A rare and important collector’s ensemble inspired by Mariano Fortuny. Crafted from 100% silk with signature Fortuny pl...

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...

Evening dress designed by Giorgio Armani for the Fall-Winter 1996 collection, most likely a boutique-exclusive design. Constructed from lightweight silk chiffon featuring a devoré ve...

Evening dress designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior from the Fall-Winter 1997 collection, crafted from black crepe and lined with plum satin. The dress features a plunging nec...

Christian Lacroix Vintage One Sleeve Silk Maxi Evening Dress Size S

Absolutely incredible unworn vintage Donald Brooks dress in hand-painted hand-embroidered tulle that just glows with different layered colors. Stunning design and colors! One of the ...

Vibrant fuchsia pink cocktail dress from the 1950s. Full sweep and scalloped edges. Details: Partially Lined Side Metal Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Estimated Size:...

In an unforgettable moment of runway alchemy, Paco Rabanne’s Spring/Summer 1998 collection delivered one of the most quietly theatrical fashion sleights of hand in ‘90s couture...

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 ...

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...

Beautiful black cocktail dress, Thierry Mugler FW 1992. Thierry Mugler’s vision takes fierce, feminine flight in this exquisitely tailored perfect little black dress. The silhouette ...

This black dress from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring-Summer 1992 collection is constructed from fine-gauge viscose knit. The bodice features a semi-sheer ribbed knit with an integrated body...

Badgley Mischka Vintage USA size 12 Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in inches laying flat: length 60+, pit to pit 17 to 18, smallest of waist 16 FINAL SALE

Made in England, this playful summer dress was designed by Gina Fratini in the mid to late 1980s, making this was of the last designs of her career. Gina was renowned for her romanti...

Fall/Winter 1999 Collection Rare Archival Piece: A sleek and sultry masterpiece from Tom Ford’s era-defining tenure at Gucci, this rare black evening gown hails from the house’s 1999...

Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowa...

A fabulous black net skirt by Alessandro Dell'Acqua. It is a straight skirt with an elaborate pattern of lines and circles comprised of fine strips of fox ...

A classic silhouette rendered on a cream nylon base, which is in turn fully overlayed with cream embroidered lace, accented by floral lace appliqués above floral paisley lace designs...

From Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring/Summer 1994 collection, this black satin mini slip dress features a delicate lace trim along the hem and fine spaghetti straps. Variations of this minim...

A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...

A gorgeous cut velvet wrap skirt by Gianni Versace in a beautiful bold pink and turquoise flower pattern. It has an metal mesh or chain mail band around the waist with dangling tur...

Tulle and sequin cocktail dress. No fabric composition tag but the tulle is probably polyester. Stiff tulle on the bottom. Zip closure on the middle back + Hook&eye on the top. SIZE...

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...

A beautiful black silk taffeta skirt from Angelo Tarlazzi. It has a grosgrain waistband and vertical panels semi fitted though to the hips then flaring to the hem. The skirt has gr...

A beautiful elaborately detailed top and skirt from notable 1940s American designer Edna Vilm. It consists of a hip length long sleeve top with with zipper cuffs, a V neck, padded s...