South Coast - Evening Dresses and Gowns

A highly coveted, well-documented Chanel metallic floral sheer lamé lace nude illusion gown dating back to Karl Lagerfeld's beloved 2011 pre-fall runway collection. This incredibly r...

An absolutely breathtaking, well-documented Jean Dessès attributed pale pink ruched silk-chiffon goddess gown dating back to his 1958 spring/summer collection. This incredible dress ...

Tom Ford designed this olive green pleated Gucci mini dress for the Gucci Spring/Summer 2004 collection, his penultimate at the house. Featuring an internal corset, this form-fitting...

From the early 2000s, this slinky black asymmetric slip dress by Yigal Azrouel embodies the quintessential sexy little black dress for a night out. The slip-style design includes del...

This beautiful black strapless gown was created for the Christian Lacroix Spring/Summer 1999 collection, with similar pieces being highlighted on the season's runway. Classically chi...

A truly iconic and well-documented Betsey Johnson for Paraphernalia black and ivory sequin stripe mini mod dress dating back to her first 1966 collection with the boutique. Almost immediately after graduating from college, Betsey Johnson made her first splash in the New York fashion industry by winning Mademoiselle magazine's Guest Editor Contest. Only one year later, Johnson landed a job as a designer at Paraphernalia, an offbeat New York clothing boutique. Taking her cues from the more avant-garde London fashion scene, Johnson—along with designer Mary Quant and artist Andy Warhol—helped pioneer what became known as the Youthquake movement in fashion, art and culture. We were thrilled to find a picture of this dress at the opening night of her runway collection where a young Andy Warhol can...

An absolutely breathtaking and incredibly rare candlelight liquid silk satin trained custom couture gown dating back to the 1930's Old Hollywood era of glamour. So Jean Harlow! The f...

An exceptional, museum quality Gianni Versace black leather, silk & lace heavily sculpted bondage gown dating back to his iconic 1992 fall-winter runway collection. This iconic collection, provocatively titled 'Miss S&M' definitely goes down in history as one of Gianni Versace's most recognizable looks. Versace’s fantasies came to life, fetishistic elements were worked into glamorous eveningwear, and with no small effort: Vogue said, “Getting strapped required eight hands. These high-maintenance looks were meant to be seen, not in a dungeon somewhere, but on the red carpet." As shown, this particular show-stopper of a gown, Look #62, has been worn by the likes of Christy Turlington, Tyra Banks...

A spectacular Oscar de la Renta navy blue beaded sheer-net hourglass mermaid gown dating back to his 2005 spring/summer collection. As shown, our glamorous gown in ivory was Look 59 ...

An incredibly rare and highly coveted John Galliano sheer red flocked velvet and lycra asymmetric bias-cut gown from his beloved 1991 spring/summer 'Honcho Woman' collection. As show...

The vibrant rainbow-stripe used on this ivory silk rayon 1930's "Cartwright" designer dress ensemble has a whimsical allure that I find irresistible. The sleeveless bodice has a flir...

In this gorgeous early 1950's Bergdorf Goodman ivory-white gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-cou...

A highly coveted and totally ethereal Christian Dior ice-blue silk and sheer tulle bias-cut gown from John Galliano's celebrated 2004 spring-summer collection. This really is a perfe...

Presenting the most incredible golden Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dress, designed by Yves Saint Laurent. From the Fall/Winter 1992 collection, this dress debuted on the season’s runway modeled by Beverley Peele, and was also highlighted in the season’s ad campaign captured by Helmut Newton and modeled by Karen Mulder. This truly fabulous single shoulder gowns covered in a cheetah print that glistens with every movement. Effortlessly chic, this rare dress...

TheRealList presents: an incredible caramel brown Gianni Versace gown, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this gown debuted on the season's runway a...

Oscar de la Renta brown pencil dress with raw edged ruffle trim. Grosgrain trim circles the bodice. Boned at bodice for shape. Back zip and hook and eye. Seen in another color in L...

This ultra rare, magnificent midnight blue silk bias-cut gown, dating back to Karl Lagerfeld's dreamy 2002 Cruise Collection, is a perfect example of why this fashion house has a wor...

A highly coveted and truly breathtaking Christian Dior haute couture museum-quality chartreuse silk feathered glamour gown dating back to spring/summer 1968. This incredible work of ...

Vintage 1960s I. Magnin & Co. by Dynasty orange, brown and black floral print A-line quilted velvet maxi dress. Psychedelic floral and geometric pattern. Short sleeves and cheongsam ...

This hot pink Dolce & Gabbana slip dress debuted in burgundy on the brand's Fall/Winter 2000 collection runway as look 59, modeled by Aurélie Claudel and appeared in the season's ad ...

Donatella Versace designed a pastel-green floor-length gown for the Spring/Summer 1999 Gianni Versace collection. It debuted on the season's runway on Amber Valletta and was featured...

From Nicolas Ghesquière's Fall/Winter 1998 collection at Balenciaga, this black linen capelet dress debuted on the season's runway. Constructed of lightweight sheer linen, this runwa...

From the Spring/Summer 2001 collection, this black Gucci halterneck mini dress, designed by Tom Ford, features a leather collar with an adjustable buckle and a plunging neckline. Con...

A well documented and highly coveted Gianni Versace chartreuse green off-shoulder hourglass gown dating back to his iconic 1995 fall-winter collection. Versace’s creations were enjoy...

This simple sheer black Dolce & Gabbana sleeveless gown features a column cut with a lightly flared skirt and is complete with interlocking accents at the top of each shoulder. A...

This beautiful orange Roberto Cavalli halterneck gown from the Spring/Summer 2005 collection features ruching gathered at the plunging neckline, highlighted by intricate brassy sequi...

From the 2004 Cruise collection, this insanely sexy black paisley Gucci gown, designed by Tom Ford, is covered in a bold paisley print and features a plunging neckline and exposed ba...

Manfred Mugler designed this divine black floral lace Thierry Mugler gown for his Spring/Summer 1995 "Raffia, etc." collection. This gorgeous floor-length gown is constructed with a ...

A totally breathtaking and highly coveted Christian Dior midnight navy blue silk bias-cut slip gown dating back to John Galliano's epic spring/summer 1998 collection. These early exa...

Introducing a striking leopard print gown from the Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche collection, designed by Tom Ford for the Spring/Summer 2002 season. This gown features a plunging co...

Balenciaga 2004 by Nicolas Ghesquiere black jersey dress features a charcoal wrap inspired by a ballerina's practice attire. Scoop neck, long sleeve. 95% acetate, 5% spandex. Grey ...

An absolutely breathtaking and highly coveted Christian Dior smoky taupe silk chiffon bias-cut gown dating back to John Galliano's epic 2006 spring/summer collection. John Galliano i...

Manfred Mugler designed this stunning black Thierry Mugler mini dress for the Fall/Winter 1989 collection. This captivating dress features a single shoulder strap with an abstract an...

A highly coveted and breathtakingly beautiful Roberto Cavalli colorful large-scale floral print silk bustier floor-length gown and matching shawl dating back to his 2005 spring/summe...

Tom Ford designed this form-fitting black stretch dress as part of the Gucci Spring/Summer 2000 collection. This mid-length body con dress features a plunging neckline accented with ...

An absolutely breathtaking and ultra rare La Mendola Italian couture vibrant yellow pleated silk jersey beaded glamour gown dating back to their 1968 spring/summer collection. Though...

An important and ultra glamourous 'Elizabeth the First' Bob Mackie debut label sheer black beaded nude-illusion cape gown dating back to 1969. This rare label is from a very short-li...

An incredibly chic and ultra rare Christian Dior plum purple silk asymmetric draped gown from John Galliano's highly acclaimed 2000 spring-summer collection. John Galliano is widely ...

From the early 2000s, this black sheer Yigal Azrouël slip dress is the perfect little black dress. This girly flare dress features a low cowl neckline, spaghetti straps, and an expos...

From Thierry Mugler's Fall/Winter 1998 "Lingerie Revisited" collection, this knock-out lingerie-inspired design is the ultimate sexy LBD. With satin garter-style straps, this fitted...

From the Fall/Winter 1997 collection, the short pink version of this stunning black strapless Gianni Versace gown debuted on the season's runway as part of look 41, modeled by Daniel...

The Attico long sleeved "Raquel" style wrap dress with embellished multicolor parrot design and navy contrast trim. Large appliqué parrot with raw edges and embroidery and bead detai...

From the 1990s, this black patent leather Galanos mini dress is the perfect sexy LBD. Constructed entirely of black patent leather, this fitted mini dress features wide shoulder stra...

This halterneck gown from Paco Rabanne's Spring/Summer 2000 collection is made of glossy light blue satin. It's a strikingly sensual dress, boasting a plunging neckline and an expose...

Presenting a buckled Gianni Versace Couture form-fitting dress, designed by Gianni Versace. This dress was created as part of Gianni Versace's iconic F/W 1992 Miss S&M (Bondage) coll...

An ultra seductive and instantly recognizable Dolce & Gabbana floral print stretch velvet bustier bra-strap slip dress dating back to their 1997 spring-summer collection. This design...

Ethereal late 1940's Saks Fifth Avenue creme goddess gown from the Old Hollywood era of glamour. This stunning silk-chiffon garment has so much couture detail, you can tell it was made with expert devotion. The boned sweetheart plunge bodice is hand-pleated and hand-stitched into place with a unique asymmetric one-shoulder draped train. As pictured, there are a few different ways you can style the sash. Sparkling white glass-beads and sequins, in a gorgeous vine motif, cascade down the front. I love the hourglass nipped-waist which flows into a beautiful full sweep. Truly, this gown would have taken days to finish. A pure work of art and a study in dressmaking technique which reminds me of the famous Jean Desses. Breathtaking and timeless; I totally imagine this gliding down the red carpet! Measurements Bust: 35-36 inches Waist: 27 inches Hips: Swing Sweep Total Length: 57 inches This vintage Saks Fifth Avenue designer gown...

Shimmer and shine in this incredible Halston by Randolph Duke Fall/Winter 1997 runway dress. This ultra-chic knee-length dress features a plunging cowl neckline and is amped up with ...

This fabulous black long sleeve ankle length dress was designed by Manfred Mugler for his Fall/Winter 1993 collection. A piece of Mugler's runway history, this ultra chic ankle lengt...

Amazing vintage one sleeved black asymmetric dress by New York designer Alfred Bosand, circa 1980s. Full skirt with a single puffed sleeve. Very avant-garde in style, even for today! Rhinestones set in prongs create a fun bow design at bust. Dress is beautifully hand finished. Alfred studied at Pratt and The Fashion Academy and designed for several other designers before opening his 57th avenue workshop and showroom, which he maintained through his retirement in 1986. His gowns retailed at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and other high end boutiques. He dressed many celebrities and created the wardrobes for a decade of Miss Americas through the 1960s. Fabric unknown, feels like a mid-weight silk satin. Skirt lined in a light organza-like fabric to hold shape. Made in USA. Shown on a size 2 dress...

Ethereal bridal gowns from the early 20th century are perennial favorites and this one is a wedding show-stopper. The garment's effortless style is so modern; the intricate hand embroidery and fine fabrics are a treasure trove of couture needle art...

An exceptionally chic and totally timeless Pauline Trigère cocktail dress dating back to the mid 1960's. During this time period, Pauline Trigère's name was part of the glamorous exc...

An absolutely magnificent and ultra rare Emilio Schuberth custom couture black and ivory heavily embroidered tiered ballerina-length satin dress datin...

Presenting an incredible light pink Christian Dior gown, designed by John Galliano. From the Fall/Winter 2003 collection, this gown showcases the luxuri...

An incredibly chic and well-documented Christian Dior black beaded calla lilies one-shoulder silk bias cut gown. This highly coveted Christian Dior treasure from John Galliano's 2008 spring-summer collection is a perfect example of his genius. Vogue stated about the collection, "Under the guise of twenties-through-forties styling, he laid on a rendering of his signature bias cutting in jazz-age chiffon and thirties charmeuse" and our dress definitely embodies that vibe. John Galliano is widely considered one of the most innovative and influential fashion designers of the early twenty-first century. He mingled his references in often surprising juxtapositions to create extravagant yet intricately engineered and meticulously tailored clothes. This gown is everything you look for in Galliano era Dior. The alluring asymmetric one-shoulder bodice has the most beautiful calla lilies floral applique design. The intricate beadwork and sequins give the dress a perfect amount of sparkle. I especially love the side covered buttons. Such a nod to 1930's fashion! The slightly trained bias-cut high slit construction emphasizes a woman's seductive shape without adding any bulk or volume to the actual hips. You will reach for this Dior masterpiece anytime you want to feel sensational. Would make a stunning holiday event or wedding guest look! A rare wearable piece of John Galliano fashion history. Measurements marked a EU 42 (varies due to bias cut) Bust: 34-38 inches Waist: 26-30 inches Hips: up to 42 inches Total Length: 66 inches This 2008 Christian Dior by John Galliano dress is in beautiful condition with no rips, holes or discoloration. The gown even comes with her unworn Dior...

Presenting a gorgeous Valentino gown designed by Valentino Garavani before his retirement in his signature Valentino Red color. From the 2000s, this ankle-length gown features an asy...

An exquisite and ultra rare Moschino Couture black and red silk 'heartbreaker' novelty print silk dress dating back to his documented 1994 spring/summer runway collection. Moschino c...

Presenting a chic navy fringe flapper-style Dolce & Gabbana dress. From the Fall/Winter 1993 collection, this mini dress debuted on the season's runway on Carla Bruni, with a similar...