Early 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s French Jet Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Tunic Gown: Pointed center front and back hemline, V-neck and back. Beading utilzes a variety of shapes and sizes in a banded bias pattern,...

Circa 1920-1925 France Beautiful Art Deco ball gown or ceremonial dress in pale salmon pink silk crepe entirely embroidered with tubular glass beads and pearls. Straight sleeveless...

A dress that went around the world in 1924, this unusual frock features metal eyelets that gently chime when the wearer moves. An exotic masterpiece worthy of Callot Soeurs or Paquin...

Clearly inspired by Poiret’s Irudrée gown of 1923 (pictured), this dress features the same dropped rouleau waist and emphasis on metallic lamé, but also incorporates aspects of his other work. The exotic mustards, blues and pinks of his 1002nd Night dress and the printed silks and velvets of his Orientalist capes are reflected in the luxurious hues and textures of this unique piece. Square neck dress...

An exquisite 1920s Blackshire black silk lace dress with tiers of ruffle detailing in skirt and a matching jacket. Neckline and low scoop back are embellished with faux pearls and be...

Circa 1920-1930 France Paris Duchesse satin and black muslin long evening dress by Olivan-Brevet & Berthe, 14 Rue de Helder, Paris, dating from the late 1920s. Loose-fitting dress with large V-neckline punctuated by a modesty detail, fastened on one side with press studs. Fine pleats on the hips underlined by Art Deco embroidery...

Circa 1920/1940 England Beautiful evening cape or oriental Burnous in Duchesse silk satin black labelled Bradley 1870, Court Dressmaker, Chepstow Place, Bayswater, London W. Large ...

1920S Gold Lamé Silk Jacquard Cocktail Dress With Large Orange & Blue Flowers

CLASSY JEAN c.1910’s Edwardian Satouche Embroidered Shell Silk Bishop Sleeve Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Classy Jean Dresses Inc Circa: 1920’s Style...

A rare larger size for a Jazz Age garment, this incredible dress offers the comfort of a shift with the elegance of formalwear thanks to its lustrous glass beads. We love how the flo...

Circa 1915/1920 United States Interesting historical testimony with this evening dress signed by Rosa C. Korn New York, Circa 1915. Pale yellow and gold damask satin from China, pale sleeves in yellow silk crepe adorned with lace. Elaborate cut with high waist and superimposition of pleated panels with lead buttons for the skirt. Dress fitted at the waist with a draped and stapled belt. Model probably corresponding to the support of American Couture...

The House of Adair was a Parisian atelier that created beaded silk gowns for the export market during the 1920s. They were retailed in the best department stores of the day, especially in the US and UK. The designs were inspired by haute couture fashions and popular themes including orientalism and the geometric forms of the Art Deco movement. The workers has all been trained in haute couture methods and rare surviving pieces are often acquired by museums and fashion institutions including Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This dress has a sleeveless, blouson top style v-neck and is fashioned with a lightly gathered drop-waist. This fluid, tubular tailoring was typical of the must-have dresses of this era and the silk crepe is adorned with brightly beaded flowers, among them sunflowers, thistles and gerberas. The original label sits inside the waistband and reads “Adair 4. Cité Paradis Paris...

DESCRIPTION: BARNETT c.1910's Rose Pink & Black Silk Velvet Sleeveless Peplum Evening Dress Circa: c.1910's Edwardian / 1920's Flapper Label(s): Barnett Style: Peplum dress Color...

1920s Black and White Beaded Rhinestone Silk Chiffon Dress. Drop waist silhouette with two tier skirt. White beading with additional rhinestones ...

This original 1920s black georgette flapper dress, of American origin, is in extraordinary vintage condition. It has some very interesting design feature...

This incredible original 1920s black silk beaded flapper dress is in impeccable condition for piece of its era, with no damage to the intricate beadwork to note and a beautiful line....

1920S Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress With Blue & Green Floral Beadwork

Circa 1920/1930 French Haute Couture Rare Collectible Haute Couture coat or kaftan of evening / interior labelled by Chéruit Wormser and Boulanger, 21 place Vendôme Paris. Black wool...

A transformative dress with a fetching shirred cummerbund that cups the tush and 2-foot fringe that never stops moving. Begs for a headpiece, garter flask and dance partner. Sleeve...

Circa 1920 France Amazing little black dress, probably Haute Couture, with a minimalist graphic representing a drop of water and dating from the 1920s. Straight bag dress, V-neck, long sleeves in black Duchesse satin with a waxed sheen. Short skirt integrated into a wallet whose undulating panels are folded down in front and tied into a belt! Beautiful black and gold thread embroidery...

This incredible original 1920s black satin flapper dress has a black satin slip integral to the dress with a beautiful scrolling floral embroidered tulle lace...

This is a beautiful vintage dress from the 1920's. Made from a flowy black rayon, the skirt portion of the dress is velvet with beading ...

1920s 100% silk chiffon dress. As Is.

1920s custom-made Floral printed chiffon evening dress with applied drop waist, black lace and chiffon overskirt, Art Deco bodice with shear panels, and hand rolled edges. The dress ...

This Sydney's cocktail dress is composed of a stretch grey knit wool with a black & gunmetal metallic sequin applique. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage con...

1920s Black Silk Velvet Rhinestone Dress. Rhinestone triangle design at front, with pops of turquoise. V-neck back collar, scalloped back hem with r...

This rare and original kaftan pre-dates 1922 with the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb and the subsequent years when the fashion for all things Egyptian reached its zenith until 1926. The ancient metal...

Circa 1920/1925 France Beautiful sailor dress in cherry red Duchesse satin in the patriotic spirit of France after the First World War. Straight dress with short sleeve and pleated...

Circa 1925-1930 France. A short dress in black silk chiffon embroidered with lilac glass beads and marcasite pearls from the Art Deco period. Here, the theme of the little black dre...

20s Black Velvet Dress with Floral Beadwork. Cutout strips along top of shoulders/arms. Snap closure entry along left side and shoulder. Unlined.

This dress is made of finely pleated black colored silk with silk cording along side seams,shoulders and tunic hem with multicolored glass beads threaded through the cording. The...

This dress is made of finely pleated black colored silk with silk cording along side seams,shoulders and tunic hem with matte frosted colored glass beads threaded through the cordin...

This dress is made of finely pleated shell pink colored silk with silk cording along side seams ,shoulders , and tunic hem, and mat frosted colored glass beads threaded through the...

This dress is made of finely pleated amythest colored silk with silk cording along side seams, and multicolored glass beads threaded through the cording. Named after a Greek cla...

This extraordinarily rare dress is made of finely pleated white cotton. Few cotton pleated Fortuny dresses have been documented and survived. Named after a Greek classical sculpt...

This dress is made of finely pleated claret colored silk with silk cording along side seams, and multicolored glass beads threaded through the cording. The beads are amber glass with...

This dress is made of finely pleated sienna colored silk with silk cording along side seams,shoulders and tunic hem with multicolored glass beads threaded through the cording. The...

Description: This dress is made of finely pleated shell pink colored silk with silk cording along side seams, and multicolored glass beads threaded through the cording. Named aft...

This extraordinarily rare dress is made of finely pleated white cotton. Few cotton pleated Fortuny dresses have been documented and survived.

Named after a Greek clas...

Description: This dress is made of finely pleated shell pink colored silk with silk cording along side seams, and multicolored glass beads threaded through the cording.