20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

▪ Archival Chanel Evening Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Spring-Summer 1997 ▪ Exquisitely crafted from plush lime green velvet, adorned with clear sequins ▪ Maxi d...

A vintage white silk kimono heavily embroidered with gold chrysanthemums and flying multicoloured phoenix. The phoenix fly through stylised gold and ...

Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...

A pretty rose pink silk dress with her signature micro pleating from Mary McFadden's Couture line. It has a V neckline, a crossing front bodice and back and short sleeves with a ruf...

This luxurious 1969 pink satin shift mini-dress is a masterful example of Pierre Cardin’s “Space Age” creations. With its recti-linear shape that stands away from the body, Cardin fr...

Elegant vintage Moroccan caftan hot pink color embroidered with gold, circa 1970s. This long maxi poly jersey dress kaftan is embroidered and e...

Gorgeous early 1970s black and silver glitter maxi dress or gown! Features a fitted black silk velvet bodice, with a rayon crepe full skirt. Silver ...

Beaded cocktail dress with black feather. No lining. No brand tag. Show prototype. Corset with zip and boned inside the dress. ( Rough finishes) Elastic band on the top edge of the b...

Amazing and rare vintage 1960s YVES SAINT LAURENT HAUTE COUTURE navy blue and white numbered nautical A-Line dress! 1960s YSL pieces are hard enough to find, yet alone an haute coutu...

Black cocktail dress with rhinestone buckle embellishement on the top front. Main fabric composition: 68% acetate, 32% rayon. Lining probably acetate or rayon. Zip closure middle b...

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The Bindalli Caftan is a garment made for special occasions such as weddings. Bindallis were worn by the bride, and her female family and friends. Marked by elaborate floral designs bindallis were decorated with dival embroidery, a technique in which metallic threads are applied to the ground fabric and stitched down rather than sewn into the fabric, embellished with pearls and other beads. Most bindallis were long dresses, worn with matching slippers. Elegant Moroccan Ottoman style caftan, velvet embroidered with Turkish gold threads and beads. This dark green maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished by hand. One of a kind custom wedding Moroccan Ottoman style gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, with gently fluted embellished sleeves. Nice example of the traditional women wedding dress. Size Large: Measurements: Bust 40". Waist 38". Hips 40". Across shoulders 18"5. Sleeve length 20". Center back length 55". Jimmy Hendrix, Elvis Presley, Prince worn...

1990S Alberta Ferreti Ecru Rayon Cocktail Dress

Early 1960's Mollie Parnis black velvet empire waist dress inspired by the Dior look dresses from the 60's. Scoop neckline, 3/4 sleeve, black satin wide ribbon sash with raw edged fr...

From the personal estate of department store heiress Estela Jàcome, this dress came from her own department store and was purpose-built for the holidays. Printed in a green and turquoise Christmas ornament motif, the dress features a matching tassel belt that is TO DIE FOR. People will talk. Sleeveless cocktail dress with all-over tasseled Christmas ornament print...

Beautiful vintage 80s MORTON MYLES pink / purple fortuny pleated long sleeve beaded and pearl dress! The perfect shade of somewhere between pink and purple! Fantastic amount of detai...

This 1960s cream and gold lurex maxi dress by Jean Allen could easily be dressed up for a formal event or worn more informally as resort wear. It is sleeveless and features a V neck ...

A gorgeous semi sheer silk skirt with colorful flowers on a black background from Gianni Versace. It has a wide leather band with intricately braided leath...

Museum-Worthy 1980s Jean Paul Gaultier Pour Equator Maxi black Dress in lycra, with silk bow, knitted sleeves and tulle skirt. Size 44 IT. Condition: Overall...

Oscar de la Renta Gilt Floral Reembroidered Lace Mini Baby Doll Dress from the 1960's. Designed as a mini with full sheer sleeves with a faux bolero edged in elaborate gold bullion and rhinestone trim with gilt hoops. Opens down front with hooks and snaps with built in tulle crinoline. Retailed by L.A. Schulman, White Plains...

Gianni Versace S/S 1992 Couture Bustier Corset Lace Up Black Mini Dress IT 42 Condition: A couple missing embellishments on the grommets as is common with Gianni Versace pieces, not...

Simply divine vintage Victoria Royal black jersey halter dress! Perfect Grecian style, with rhinestones encrusted at waist, and on halter. Beaut...

A fabulous little black silk 1940s dress. It has a V neckline, elbow length sleeves, shoulder pads and a front peplum on the A line skirt. The bodice front has 2 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes. The incredible detail includes dozens of intricately constructed individually finished matching applique fabric...

Amazing vintage 1970s rhinestone encrusted multi color patchwork print jersey maxi dress! Features a tailored black scoop neck jersey bodice. Dozens of hand sewn rhinestones at waist...

Renato Balestra - Balestra Roma - Couture Black Sheer Beaded Evening Gown Size 42IT

This dazzling 1950s gold brocade cocktail dress is demi-couture from Parisian designer Jacques Heim and has both simplicity and glamour with some beautiful construction details. The ...

▪ Christian Dior silver crochet sweater dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 1998 ▪ Long turtleneck doubles as a hood ▪ Wide cut ▪ Size Small ▪ Made in France All photo...

Oscar de la Renta for Swirl 1980s black silky kaftan / maxi dress ! Features an attached tie at the waist. Iridescent sequins and beads on the chest are in the shape of butterflies. ...

A beautiful YSL Rive Gauche Paris, France black cocktail dress, with a silk belt with a large flower bow. Shoulders are lightly padded. Zipper on side, button at neck opening in bac...

Bill Blass 1989 silk lame metallic leopard print in green, red and gold long sleeve dress with slit. Bust; 36” / W: 28’

Beautiful vintage Mary McFadden flapper style dress! Light pink silk, with fan prints throughout. Three tiered layers on the skirt, with a ruffled neck. Long corded belt can be wrapp...

Presenting a beautiful black Thierry Mugler dress designed by Manfred Mugler. From the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, this dress features a sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps, a mermaid-like skirt, and silver accents at the bust. The season's haute couture runway featured many designs with similar pendant adornments. This little black dress is stunning, and it shows Mugler's ability to turn a classic black dress...

1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe

▪ Archival Atelier Versace evening dress ▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace ▪ Fall-Winter 1998 ▪ Crafted from bias-cut steel grey silk chiffon ▪ Features long flared sleeves with...

Very rare couture dress designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to 1989 exactly as seen on the spring 1989 runway. This sheer and striking dress is made fr...

Beautiful vintage 80s OLEG CASSINI purple beaded silk chiffon drop waist handkerchief hem sequins dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins a...

Black taffetas cocktail dress with ruffles. Tulle petticoat lining. Lightly padded bra. Zip closure on the middle back + hook&eye. Boned. SIZE 10 (UK)

Circa 1940 France Evening dress in pink purple and yellow gold artificial silk fibrane from the 1940s. Heavy and very fine fabric with an excellent "drop", slightly stretchy and elec...

From the Spring/Summer 1999 collection, this black lace Dolce & Gabbana gown debuted on the runway as look 93, modeled by a barefoot Kim Iglinsky. Also highlighted in the season's ad...

The Vintage Oscar de la Renta evening gown is a true masterpiece of elegance and glamour. Crafted from luxurious black silk, thi...

Chic vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche light lilac lavender purple linen short sleeve shirt dress! Features luxurious soft Irish linen, with pockets at each breast and at each s...

Beautiful black devoré silk dress featuring two side slits, flower print and fringe hem. The sides of the dress are finished in silk satin. There are no fastenings, the dress goes ov...

Beautiful 1970s dress by French design house FINK MODELL! Beautiful vibrant hot pink color with purple and black stripes on the shoulders. Tassels at each shoulder add just the right...

A flurry of mini white polka dots tumbles down onto dramatic black angel sleeves in this wonderful Leonard Paris dress from the Seventies. Cut from...

Incredible vintage 1970s patriotic maxi dress! Turquoise blue base, with vibrant colors of red, white, blue and gold throughout. Peek-a-boo cut out above the bust, with a high neck. ...

Arnold Scassi Ruched Strapless Floral Lace Net Gown with focal bow and large skirt with petticoats from the 1980's. A stiffened floral printed lacey ...

Chic vintage 60s Puerto Rican black and white embroidered linen shift dress! Features a luxurious erinore Irish linen, which is listed on the label...

This glittering maxi gown was created by an unknown designer during the late 1960s. It is fabulous quality and American made for a high-end boutique or one of the top department sto...

Loris Azzaro (Made in France) Long silk jersey dress featuring a pleated bustier. It fastens at the back. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. Additional information: D...

This late 1920s or early 1930s slip dress exudes glamour. The woven black and gold lace lame is known as cobweb lame and is highly prized from this period. The dress follows an elong...

This sensational 1960s silk chiffon pleated evening dress by Hannalore of London combines fairy tale glamour with a striking and elegant line. The dress is a sleeveless shift cut wit...

▪ Gucci black evening slip dress ▪ Designed by Tom Ford ▪ Spring-Summer 1997 ▪ Constructed from black bias-cut silk-rayon blend crepe chiffon ▪ Double-layered ▪ Scoop neck ▪ Spaghett...

Chic and classic 70s DIANE VON FURSTENBERG shocking vibrant pink silk signature wrap dress! Features the most luxurious soft silk that cling...

This highly romantic dress was made in the late 1930s and is breathtaking quality. Evening gowns of this era are highly sought after, particularly when they’re in such rare, excellen...

A stunningly simple appearing, yet masterfully designed 1960s Bob Bugnand ivory silk shantung evening gown: princess seaming, sleeveless. Skirt is interfaced for form.

Celebrating the 70s' headlong revival of boho romanticism, this exceptional piece conjures the breathless femininity of Romeo's Juliet with de la Renta's demi-couture architectural p...

Beautiful vintage 50s emerald green Asian themed fit n' flare silk dress! Features a flattering square neckline with 3/4 length sleeves. Two bows at center waist. Full metal zipper u...

A great dress for the party season from Lilli Diamond of California.. The dress is in a soft grey/silver colour with a tie at the neck and elastic at the wrists. The skirt has decor...

1930S Black Bias Cut Rayon Crepe Gown With Celluloid Sequin Peek-A-Boo Sleeves

Presenting a fabulous brown floral Dolce and Gabbana sleeveless dress. From the Spring/Summer 1997 collection, this dress features a floral print that was...