New York City - Evening Dresses and Gowns

Elegant Rudi Gernreich Gold Lurex Knit Lame Ruffle Trimmed Gown from Fall 1968. Lurex Ruff and frilled cuffs. Unlabeled, made for Harmon Knitwear. Small size. Back zip entry. Bodice ...

Charming Jean Desses Pret a Porter Silk Point D'esprit Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Fitted bodice with boned corset of dotted tulle over taffeta with silk satin banding at bust an...

Sexy Donna Karan Draped and Bugle Beaded Gown from the early 2000's. Amazing design represented by 2 asymetrical scarf motifs with bugle beaded accents on bodice. Unusual straps are ...

Elegant Madame Gres Anthracite Silk Crepe Ensemble from the 1970's. Simple ensemble with underdress and top. Top slips over head with button at neck and open sides. Easy bateau neckl...

John Galliano Fall/Winter 2001 collection Bias Cut Evening dress of his favorite satin backed crepe. Draped bodice with faux floral lace camisole and knotted ivory velvet ribbon deco...

Mary McFadden Pleated and Beaded Organza Gown from the 1990's. Signature Fortuny pleated bodice with beaded and sequin embroidered waist and full organza skirt. Full skirt is of pat...

A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96. Of Bianchini Férier ivory and black satin backed rayon acetate crêpe inset with intarsia'd black chiffon and satin embroidered in white silk running stitch embroidered carnation flower heads and unfurling leaf designs. Gently cowled neckline and back. Due to the complex design and construction very few of these dresses were put into production, and sold. There are no traditional seams on sides and the fit of the dress is integrated into the inserted black floral patterns onto the bias cut base. In the period, they cost $5000 US dollars and upwards depending on the retail establishment through special order. John Galliano’s 1995...

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 ...

Disco Era Gold Lame Ensemble from the 1970's. 2 Piece wrap jacket with swirled full trumpet skirt. Wrap jacket with inserted belt and peplum. Skirt is cut in a swirl design with full...

Hattie Sequin Animal Print Dress from the 1980's sold by famed retailer, Hatties of Michigan. Silk chiffon easy T shirt dress with abstract animal print with silver sequin over lay. ...

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...

Rare and extraordinary Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969. Early extraordinary survival. Early YSL mini with extraordinarily layered embroider...

Austere and Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Beaded Gown from the 1930's, retailed by Saks Fifth Ave. NY. Elaborate hand beading at the neck, cuffs and pocket openings. Strong shouldered...

Mignon Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Silk taffeta is tucked through the waist which opens into a full bouffant bubble skirt supported inside with tulle. Dress...

Special Cloque Sheath Gown from the 1960's with unusual yoke detailing in crinkled crepe. The neckline has a series of "bows" arranged vertically along the neckline. Fitted sheath sh...

YSL by Alber Elbaz Heart Paillette Unworn Mini Dress. Spring/Summer YSL 2000. Huge plastic heart shaped transparent paillettes are used for flower petals with...

Early Oscar de la Renta Beaded Sheath with bohemian vibes from the 1960's. Silk chiffon Art Nouveau print shot with gold lurex. Colorful bead work at neckline and wrists. Lined with ...

Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the City 2, the movie. The iconic Dior newsprint dress...

Oscar de la Renta Dramatic Ruched Tulle and Satin Gown from the 2000's. Cream silk satin is completely overlaid in ruched black tulle for a period French Haute Couture look. Oscar de...

Silk Chiffon Rasberry Sheer Boho Gown with dipping side hemline from the 1970's. Floaty silk chiffon in 2 different striped prints are spliced to great effect with huge balloon sleev...

Stunning Yves Saint Laurent by Alber Elbaz Fully Bugle Beaded Sheath from the 2000's. Simple yet elegant cut as a hand embroidered li...

Elegant and timeless French Sequin Art Deco Gown sewn on cotton tulle. Nude iridescent gelatin sequins cover the entire gown completely. There are sequined Art Deco diamond motifs ab...

Iconic Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Lace Inserted Silk Crepe Gown from the 1970's. Made in the period when Lagerfeld helmed the direction of Chloe w...

Lovely 1930's Chiffon Art Deco Bias Celadon Gown with 2 toned self flowers and self sashes. Sheer silk chiffon gown slips over head like a bias slip, then sashes tie in back. Matchin...

Cool Givenchy Matte Jersey Gold Soutache Gown from the 1970's with pointed handkerchief scarf sleeves and gold braid forming round epaulettes. Slim tubular cut with dramatic sleeves...

Elegant Peach Silk Chiffon Art Deco Pleated Edge Trimmed Gown from the 1930's. Pleated trim is used to edge the cape collar, sleeves and create neckline flowers. Hook and eye closure at neck with pleated detail down front. Full bias skirt...

Pauline Trigere Sequin Cotton Muslin Evening Floral Sheath. Semi sheer cotton floral muslin with allover large and small silver foil sequins and beads. Gathered neckline with tucks at the shoulder which release into leg o mutton...

Wonderful Halston Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Tulips 2 piece evening gown. A simple oversized kimono sleeve T overshirt in sheer hand painted chiffon i...

Elegant John Galliano textured weave black wool crepe dinner suit, Fall-Winter 1999 Maori collection. The asymmetrical cut jacket drapes into a self fabric "scarf" which nips in wais...

Charming Guy Laroche Hot Pink Silk Gazar Pouf Dress from the 1980's. Slubbed silk gazar is similar to an organza with a striated texture. Charming cocktail pouf shaped skirt from nipped waist with large cape collar...

Geoffrey Beene was an American modernist who championed the concept of casual dressing in his evening wear looks. 3 tonal crinkle silk Taroni prints are used for this outfit. Easy separates include a olive tank with antique guipure trim along the sides and other edges. The skirt is cut as a super full gathered dirndl in the burgundy crinkle silk with a trapuntoed hem in olive. A light jacket in dove grey blue, olive and burgundy completes the ensemble. Featherweight packable silks. Included is an amazing Alex and Lee...

Classically elegant Ralph Lauren Bias Silk Velvet Slip Dress from the late 1990s. Bias cut in the typical 1930's style with silk cord straps. Luxurio...

Comme Des Garcons Runway 2018 Dress with chain Artwork By baanai Size S Dress and chain comes separate.Please see image on how to display chain ,it goes...

This semisheer dress is Alber Elbaz's contemporized take on Yves Saint Laurent influential African collection of spring summer 1967. Black sequins , ...

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...

Drop waist silk velvet dress from the 1920s France. Beaded fan motifs in mother of pearl and antique gold bugle beads spaced throughout bodice and hem. Drop waist with fill gathered ...

Amazing Technicolor Silk Chiffon and Sequined Gown from the 1970's. Designer label has been removed but quality is beautiful. Vibrant tropical striped silk chiffon with matching tonal sequin bodice and waist band. Full pleated skirt as well as full sheer kimono...

Halston's iconic ivory cream fine silk jersey two piece Grecian goddess dress. The separate strapless boned bustier bodice of ruched and pleated chiffon ...

Lucien LeLong Art Deco lame broche cocktail dress about 1925. In autumnal tones, with orangey gold and silver metallic cubist patterns along its h...

1990S Black & Purple Rayon Silk Chantilly Lace Beaded Gown

Donna Karan Collection's Sexy Draped Jersey Dress in deep chocolate stretch rayon jersey with greenish gold knit tulle cascade. Donna Karan gowns are seemingly simple in cut but are ...

White satin long sleeve maxi dress by Jonathan Simkhai. Pointed collar. Gathering at front waist. Concealed front button closures. 37" bust, 26.5" waist, 54" length, 16" shoulder width.

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 ...

Extravagant and iconic Bill Blass 2 toned Silk Taffeta Bow Gown with black silk crepe body. Dramatic design which creates a faux wrapped bow across bust and s...

French art deco dress of black beaded dots which graduate from small to large across bodice and skirt on silk chiffon base. Beautiful quality wor...

Amazing Kristyna Kitsis Rayon Matte Jersey Peekaoo Scarf Point Dress, UK from the 1980's. Unusual design with open portholes at hip level with sheer scarves piped in grey attached to each opening which form a multiple knife point hem. Designer Kristyna Kitsis now specializes in custom latex couture with her line Ectomorph, but this is one of her rare early matte jersey club dresses...

Art Deco Chiffon Gown of Haute Couture quality with Hydrangea ecru Lace detailing. This gown has been styled backwards in photos to highlight the amazing detailing. The front of the...

1990S Alberta Ferrtti White Beaded Silk Gown

Charming Bill Blass Strapless Lace, Point D'esprit and Taffeta Bubble Cocktail Dress from the 1980's. Corset is overlaid and trimmed in lace. Point D'esprit ruffle at hip which relea...

Marie Pierre Tattarachi's black matte jersey gown with dramatic back interest. Large padded roll shoulders, a vestige of the precedent disco pe...

Giorgio Sant Angelo Romantic Lace Ensemble of a lycra bodysuit with lace trim and a huge machine lace trimmed skirt from the 1980's. Lace trimmed L...

Charming iridescent tinsel velvet cocktail dress from the 1960's. Straps sit wide on shoulders with tiny pinched waist and full pleated skirt. B...

Badgley Mischka glamorous black silk lace evening gown, size US 10. Gown features hand beaded and embroidered lace with glass jet beading, and neckline with glass jet beads along cu...

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Unusual gown from the 1930's with metal stud detailing. A precursor of punk style, the detailing on this rayon crepe gown is as innovative as the off kilter...

Charming Oscar de la Renta Poppy Print Halter dress in synthetic knit with large floral border. 1970s USA. Size 12 vintage/6-8 Contemporary. W...

This romantic vintage dress is so unique for many reasons, beginning with the fact that the skirt's lining is detachable— it's shot without th...

Iconic Chanel High Neck Column Heavy Silk Crepe Gown from the 1980's by Karl Lagerfeld. High collar is ruched, pleated and fastened with CC logo buttons. One piece gown with sleeveless blouson bodice with long tucks on skirt which release to pleats at the knee. Designed to worn with statement jeweled Gripoix poured glass or gold and pearl chain...

This incredible antique Edwardian dress was made in the early 19th century, and it is a stunning, museum-worthy (and museum quality) work of art. These Victorian/Edwardian era dresses are commonly mis-referred to as tea dresses or tea gowns, but they were actually known as "lingerie dresses." The details on this dress are breathtaking, and to think most of them were done by hand is really astounding. The sleeves and upper bodice are comprised of Val lace embroidered panels— the embroidery throughout this dress is so substantial, and has a lot of volume and dimension to it, making it unique among most Edwardian lawn dresses...

This vintage beaded gown was made in the 90s and reminds me exactly of the dresses John Galliano was doing in the 90s through the early 2000s, both at Christian Dior and at his epony...