Palm Beach - Evening Dresses and Gowns

Fashion has always taken inspiration from art in one form or another. For Marni’s Spring 2017 collection, Avant Garde creative director Francesco Risso—in more ways than one—took a s...

A member of the iconic Antwerp Six collective, Dries van Noten’s vision of luxury ready-to-wear fashion is intertwined with themes of nature and textile innovation that often result in captivating or even poetic ensembles that reshape notions of the modern. Van Noten’s Fall 2013 collection spun a web of masculine and feminine silhouettes complimented by Art Nouveau motifs mixed with furs and feathers. This tunic is done in silk with a simple scoop neckline transition to dropped shoulders that form a mock cap sleeve. The tunic falls straight from the shoulders to hip level and explodes into a ring of pink ostrich feathers...

Givenchy Multi Color Silk Organza Floral Halter w/ Ruffle -38 - Circa 70's This magnificent vintage silk organza multi floral print has a point d esprit detail to it as well. It has ...

Roberto Cavalli strapless turquoise silk evening gown with a with crystal rhinestone bodice 42. Gorgeous gown with a narrow empire bodice covered with crystal rhinestones & silver me...

Mary McFadden couture green fortuny pleat dress. The dress is lined throughout the bodice in a green silky feeling fabric, the sleeves are lined in...

A Vintage Bonwit Teller Wool Dress with Vest represents a classic, high-fashion piece from the mid-20th century, reflecting the elegance and refinement of Bonwit Teller, a luxury dep...

Known for his opulent and theatrical designs, French designer Christian Lacroix launched his first Haute Couture collection in 1987. Drawing inspiration from history and folklore, hi...

Fashion is about revision and remixing just as much as it is about novelty and innovation. Season after season, Prada consistently captures both of these key elements, creating uniqu...

Donna Karan navy & lapis blue silk spaghetti strap, slip gown with a long peplum over a high low hem skirt. This unique dress has skinny spaghetti straps and a bra top with boning th...

The self-taught Jean Muir made her name in the 1960s, creating a reputation for exquisitely tailored timeless, feminine clothing. Having previously worked as a designer for the famous textile house, Liberty of London, Muir’s designs are extremely fluid and often incorporate simple jersey or suede fabrics with small craft details throughout. Of her work, Muir has noted that she is more concerned with the process of engineering garments to make “beautiful shapes” rather than designing clothes. Her pieces are held in museums worldwide and she has been hailed as the greatest dressmaker in the world, in a league with Madame Grès, Chanel, and Vionnet. Done in an ivory chiffon featuring a print of large and small black polka dots, this divine Jean Muir dress is effortless and regal at once. The gathered bodice begins with a high square neckline and layered sheer angel sleeves. The knife-pleated chiffon creates a pleasing rhythm throughout, adding another dimension to the layered flounces of the skirt and fluttering elbow-length sleeves. The skirt falls from a high fitted waist to a maxi length just above the ankles, creating a classic, elegant silhouette, while decorative black stitching at the neckline and waist adds a note of refined elegance. Size estimate: SML/MED Measurements: Bust: 34 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips: up to 38 inches Length: 54 inches From the bust waistline, a layer of chiffon creates a long, knee-length flounce, bringing a fullness to the otherwise columnar structure of the dress. The hems of the sleeves and both layers of the skirt are edged in black silk, adding a nice contrast of texture along with striking pop of color. An excellent choice for a wedding or special occasion, this Jean Muir dress has stunning proportions and can easily be worn as a day-to-night look. This vintage Jean Muir dress...

Blumarine red & white silk animal print maxi dress with jewel decoration bodice. Plunge V neckline, with wide shoulder straps. Empire waist dress with gathers at each side of the bu...

A rare original 1960s Courreges numbered couture bright orange wool sculpted A-line shift dress. This outstanding dress is fashioned from a wool gabardi...

Prada designs consistently emit a sense of reserved experimentation. Through the mixture of classic silhouettes and meticulous textile techniques, Prada successfully reinvents timeless design staples into contemporary and stylish pieces. Prada’s 2021 crochet tote bags were a fashion sensation, but the house has already demonstrated its prowess with crochet many times over. From the early 2000s, this crochet dress is a prime example of Prada’s timeless aesthetic. Masterfully done in a coated wool, sienna yarns are crocheted together to create a statuesque, metallic bronze dress...

Oscar de la Renta S/S 2013 look 35, black & white silk twill beaded cocktail dress marked size 2. Sleeveless bateau neckline dress with princess seams, seamed waist and a bell skirt...

Protégé of the notorious Rei Kawakubo, Junya Watanabe is known for offering similarly expressive and artistic works that push the boundaries of fashion and the avant-garde. Showcasin...

A scrumptious swirl print tops this Leonard Paris maxi dress that would be at home in a Seventies collector’s wardrobe—or the wardrobe of any woman who adores tapping into the decade...

Mursan, New York-Paris hand painted silk chiffon satin bias cut gown from the 1970s. Satin bandeau bodice with spaghetti straps, floating painted chiffon panels front and back are op...

Bellville Sassoon Late 1980’s Black and White Point D’Esprit Gown - Size 8 This late 80’s early 90’s vintage gown is made of a black point d’esprit that is trimmed in white lace. Th...

This Vintage Prada Shibori Dyed Dress is a distinctive and artistic garment that beautifully reflects the avant-garde spirit and commitment to craftsmanship. Shibori, known for pushi...

Having worked for internationally renowned couturiers before launching his own successful brand, Oscar de la Renta established a long legacy of opulent and stylish fashion. De la Ren...

Moroccan-born designer Alber Elbaz is remembered as much for his love of people as he is for his astounding talent and creative philosophy. Credited with revitalizing the French fash...

Known for creating beautiful, romantic dresses, American couture designer Alfred Bosand is remembered for his exquisite attention to detail. Workin...

Yves Saint Laurent understood fashion for the everyday woman, and he also was a master of couture who reinvented the look and feel of the traditional couture image. YSL’s 1991...

America designer Pamella Roland has had a fairly recent rise to recognition in the world of fashion. Debuting her first collection only in 2002, Roland’s affinity for sleek, beautifu...

Roberto Cavalli Blue Ruched Sleeveless Short Dress - 4. This dress is in excellent condition and is a jersey type of material. It also has a s...

Zandra Rhodes, London, moon & stars dress bright blue hand printed silk chiffon printed in silvery white, the bodice front, is hand sewn with sequin moon & stars and outlined in rhin...

Saks 5th Ave navy blue glass beaded silk evening dress. Slip style maxi dress with beaded spaghetti straps, an open neckline at the front back. The dress is fitted through the torso...

Roberto Cavalli Marble Print Turquoise Bodycon Midi Dress-Size 40 NWT - Retail $1,635 The color on the website says light blue, however it is more of a turquoise. Cavalli's maximalis...

This gown arrives just in time for Spring. It’s not only the consummate garden party (or garden wedding) ensemble, but also a lovely example of why Leonard Paris has been sought out ...

Etro Los Angeles spring floral with bees silk crepe print long caftan with self belt, marked size large. This is such a gorgeous floral garden print, soft & romantic and at the botto...

John Galliano, old Hollywood glamourous gold satin evening dress with a plunge V neckline and chiffon woven shirred center front, The back features a row of working self buttons & lo...

Early 1940s Custom made, old Hollywood silky black Jersey gown with shoulder drape. Couture quality, this gown is sleek & modern the fabric is a weighty matte jersey that drapes bea...

Mary McFadden garnet & gold pleated, peaked shoulder asymmetrical hem dress from the 1970s. Famous for her interpretation of Mario Fortuny's magically pleated silk gowns done in the ...

A slight departure from their usual style, the Resort 2009 Prada collection toned down the crisp, tailored feel and presented softer volumes with a coy edginess. Neutral tones and an...

Nina Ricci is one of the more understated designers of the couture world. With a penchant for a glamourous Parisian charm, the house of Ricci’s work presents itself with a mellow sty...

Contemporary Japanese fashion tends to have a creative edge and bricolage aesthetic. Balancing these two concepts, Junya Watanabe’s Fall 2006 collection showcased a runway of what can be described as curated anarchy. Streetwear styles...

Bianchi New York/Boston, white Chantilly lace, high neck, Empire wedding gown from the 1960s fits a size extra small. A simple and elegant gown in an all over lace design. High neck ...

This Dress just takes my breath away! It is one of my favorites from Jean Muir. The fabric with a moire effect has incredible drape, that just flows and moves with your body. Empir...

1990s Genny deep rich gold rayon jersey & gold silk chiffon floating panels & narrow gold leather straps, evening dress. This gorgeous dress is simply elegant. Pull on style dress, t...

This gorgeous Nina Ricci haute couture dress is made of silk and is entirely pleated. It has thin straps and a ruffle flounce over the bust. T...

This Vintage MCM Ruffle Nightgown would be a beautiful example of vintage femininity, soft romanticism, and the luxurious appeal that was typical of Vanity Fair’s mid-century and 19...

Chado Ralph Rucci silk chiffon strapless layered, draped gown with train in purple and tobacco brown. Three layers of iridescent silk chiffon, the strapless column gown...

Joseph Ribkoff black crepe plunge V neckline sunburst pleat, halter neck dress from the 1990s. Black crepe stretch halter dress with a deep V plunge neckline. The dress is similar in...

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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...

This Vintage Pauline Trigère Red Dress is a true testament to the elegant and refined craftsmanship of one of the 20th century's most influential fashion designers. Pauline Trigère, ...

American designer Malcolm Starr made a name for himself in the late 1960s and 1970s, creating elegant dresses that were a heady blend of demure femininity and commanding fashion. Egyptian-born designer Youssef Rizkallah...

1960s vintage pink ribbon floral applique on net cocktail dress with pink mink cuffs. Gorgeous dress for any special occasion. Scoop neck dress has 3/4 length sleeves with wide pink ...

Naeem Kahn Heavily Embellished Champagne Silk Gown-Size 10 This spectacular Naeem Kahn creation is made of a wonderful champagne colored heavy sil...

This Oscar de la Renta red silk taffeta dress is sleeveless with a drop waist and pleating at the beginning of the skirt. This dress also has a ruffle that leads into a rose along th...

Mini Max of California floral print, bohemian style bishop sleeve maxi dress, retailed at I Magnin. Soft peachy pink ground with pastel flower bouque...

Typically, Prada’s signature is artistic yet refined. The 2011 Prada Spring collection, described by the inimitable Miuccia Prada as “minimal baroque” drew on a number of sources of inspiration, including 17th century artwork, flapper dresses, and Jazz age icon and actress Josephine Baker. The result was a spectacular collection that ranged from spaghetti strapped dresses to cotton suits featuring bold stripes, bright colors, and eclectic prints in a youthful, stylish celebration of spring. The collection was so successful that Prada reissued...

Muccia Prada, the visionary behind the Italian house of Prada, is known for her subversive approach to fashion. She famously introduced the use of nylon to high fashion in the 1990s, giving luxury a new dimension that was free from traditional ideas. Describing her creative process as “always trying to go against the rules, the cliché” in an interview for Vogue, Muccia has consistently created unique designs that feel contemporary years after their debut. According to Muccia, the Prada 2005...

Black & Off White slub silk & silk organza strapless cocktail dress from the 1960s by S.Howard Hirsh California. 100% slub silk strapless cocktail dress f...

Malcolm Starr was launched in the early 1960s as a dress line that features simple, easy-to-wear dresses. While the 1960s is famously painted as the Space Age decade, Malcolm Starr d...

Jean-Louis Scherrer couture hand beaded pink silk mousseline & silk crepe de chine halter neck evening dress from the 1970s. Soft pink silk hand sewn with tiny frosted white glass tu...

Credited with revitalizing Balenciaga during his 15-year tenure as creative director, designer Nicolas Ghesquière introduced modern, minimalist designs to a house famous for its sculptural silhouettes. The new Balenciaga look delivered by Ghesquière, as described in a 2007 article for the New York Times was “... lean, seemingly energized with French street cool, relentlessly sharp in its concept.” From his 2007 Pre-Fall Collection, this dress is a special, hard-to-come-by collector’s piece. Resort and Pre-Fall pieces are always produced in smaller quantities, so this dress is a rare find to begin with. Done entirely in silk, this exquisite gown exudes a minimalist ’90s aesthetic that is luxurious and street chic at once. The black silk is interspersed throughout with sections of colorful silk featuring an abstract floral print in shades of blue, green, red, persimmon, yellow, and brown, which brings a vibrant allure to this masterfully constructed garment. Size: Small The sleeveless design begins with two gold-beaded spaghetti straps at each shoulder and a plunging V neckline, evoking the elegance of a Grecian gown. The central panel of the dress is gathered and draped to perfection, while layered flounces of alternating black and colorful silk towards the bottom of the skirt add extra volume and femininity. The skirt falls from a U shape beneath the bust to a maxi length at the ankles and is made from lots of fabric that moves beautifully with the wearer. The back of the dress is its own risque affair, with a revealing gathered central panel at the back of the bodice that flows seamlessly into the skirt, which accentuates the natural lines of the body. A sensual addition to the discerning fashion lover’s wardrobe, this beautiful Balenciaga gown is the perfect choice for a summer wedding or special occasion, and can easily be styled with strappy heels and statement accessories. This vintage Balenciaga dress...

Versace Collection black & silver sequin knit halter neck dress from the early 2000s. Black sweater knit knee length dress, with sequins in black & silver geometric bands. The dress ...