Toronto - Evening Dresses and Gowns

This Yves Saint Laurent dress from Tom Ford’s iconic Fall/Winter 2002 collection is a dramatic and unforgettable statement. Crafted from sheer black silk chiffon and black opaque sil...

Sexy and glitzy Donna Karan silk cocktail dress fully encrusted in small jet black beads that catch the light beautifully from the 1990s. The dress fe...

From the 1982 Oscar de la Renta Summer RTW collection. The black chiffon ruched and draped micro polka dot gown with gathered bow is elegant and timeless. Constructed with an interio...

Classic style LBD from Giorgio Armani from the 1980s. The sleeveless black silk cocktail dress zips up the back and has some structure at the waistline with panels and darts. The ill...

Early 1990s YSL Yves Saint Laurent black jersey one shoulder evening gown. The top of the gown is gathered from the top of the right shoulder to the opposite side. Zips up the left s...

Absolutely breathtaking black layered silk chiffon Christian Dior Couture gown from the fall/winter 1959 collection. Strapless, very subtle sweetheart neckline with a corseted bodice...

Dramatic and bright, this incredible Ceil Chapman evening dress from the 1950s has it all: drama, draping, Hi-low hemline, flattering capped sleeve, fitted shape with appliqué bow, c...

Exquisite vintage anonymous gown dating from the 1960's. Luxurious jet black velvet with contrasting cream silk organza pleated puff sleeves. Boat neckline in the front and v in the ...

Chanel Grecian inspired gown from the 1990s, collection 18. Pleated black silk chiffon with black cut velvet 1.5" thick straps. V neckline with an empire w...

Lovely 1970s hostess gown/duster, from the London based brand Biba. The dress features an open V-neckline with an oversized pointed collar. The sleeves are a wide bell shape was a si...

Beautiful Oscar de la Renta magenta wool cocktail dress from the 1990s. The dress features an interesting elongated sideways collar that gives the ...

Very sexy and quintessentially Dolce & Gabbana dress from the earl 2000s. Beautiful black lace with a boned bustier bodice. Adjustable spaghetti straps and underwire cups. Length hit...

Stunning Stanley Platos black column gown with dramatic white organza ruffle neckline. The white ruffle falls from the top of the shoulders to the middle of the upper arm and is fini...

A fun twist on a classic Chanel dress! Mid 20000s Chanel black boucle open knit sheer dress. Sleeveless with a henley neckline and faux flap pocke...

Effortlessly elegant Dries Van Noten dress from the mid 1990's. Crafted from a richly textured black brocade that catches the light with subtle nuance. Minimalist front features a cr...

Sleek and provocative Gucci by Tom Ford little black dress from S/S 1996. This 1996 collection is known for cementing Ford's status as fashion’s most fearless modernist. Black silk w...

Classic and very chic Chanel shift dress from the Autumn/Winter 2005 collection. The dress was number 9 in the A/W 2005 show, that was inspired by the 1960s. The beautiful cream wool...

Very beautiful black silk maxi dress with all over large yellow and gold wheat sheaf print dates from the 1940s and was clearly inspired by both Schiaparelli in its long lean silhoue...

Beautiful black jersey evening gown with draping at the bust and hips. Boning along the sides and back of the body with an interior waistband. Underwire at the bust. The draping long...

Beautiful 1960's demi couture Nina Ricci little black cocktail dress. The fitted bodice has horizontal stripes of tonal black jet sparkles on net fabric. Square neckline and 1” thick...

A classic and beautiful Emilio Pucci maxi dress dating from the 1970s. Blue and purple abstract colour blocking with a green and white leaf style print throughout. A very flattering ...

YSL Rive Gauche black velvet and purple taffeta skirt ensemble from 1981. The velvet top has short puff sleeves, a square neckline and is fitted through ...

1970's Stephen Burrows black and burgundy slip style gown. Slinky and minimalist made in polyester, the care free fabric of choice for the youthful generation that wore these designs...

Slinky Karl Lagerfeld body con mermaid style gown from the 1980s. A mix of solid black lycra through the body and black mesh at the short sleeves, yoke, back and skirt. Very sexy, wh...

1980s Patricia and Charles Lester drop waist evening gown. Navy and indigo devoree velvet with a symmetrical leaf blockprint throughout. The bateau neckline balances the drop shoulde...

The lip dress from Yves Saint Laurent's 1971 "Libération" collection is highly revered and documented. The collection was inspired by 1940s wartime fashion, the women of occupied Par...

Etherial Emmanuelle Ungaro silk chiffon gown from the 1990s. Sea foam blue with an all over large floral and leaf print. V neckline with very thin straps that cross at the upper back...

Classic and stunning black silk satin Norman Norell dress from the 1960s. Sleeveless with an oversized folded shawl collar. Fitted through the body with four round fabric covered but...

Sleek and sexy Dolce and Gabbana black cashmere cocktail dress from the 1990s. The dress skims the body beautifully and has a straight neckline. The top of an inserted black silk bra...

Super unique piece, this early Karl Lagerfeld from the 1990s is sexy and sophisticated. The skirt is made up of silk pencil skirt under a long silk chiffon floor length skirt. The sk...

Sexy Roberto Cavalli black cocktail dress from the mid 2000s. The front features a braided bodice, reminiscent of a Grecian toga, while the shoulder straps are finished with a goldto...

Whimsical Alexander McQueen Folklore Fin dress from the Spring/Summer 2011 collection. From one of Sarah Burton's early collections as the creative di...

Glitzy and very pretty 1960s Romantica by Victor Costa cocktail dress. Made from a stunning mod, geometric brocade in silver, bronze and metallic white and peach...

Delicate and stunning Chanel dress from 2012 in the most beautiful shade of soft pink. Boat neckline in the front with a scoop in the back. Sleeveless and skater style that is fitted...

Over the top fabulous Nina Ricci gown from the 1980s. Top is cut black velvet with gathering at padded shoulders and a deep V-neckline inset with elegant black lace. The red silk taf...

Absolutely breathtaking Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche wrap style maxi evening dress from the 1970s. Black velvet with a lovely silk taffeta textured, pleated ruffle trim at the neckline, cuffs and hem. Black silk belt ties at the waist that can be styled as you wish, in a knot or bow. This is a beautiful, timeless investment piece. Perfect for anything from a fall/winter wedding...

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche label pleated chiffon gown from the “High Seas Chic” RTW Spring 1978 collection. The tricolour chiffon tiers are pleated with the first layer draping f...

Spectacular black silk gown by Giorgio Armani from the mid 1990s. The sheer shoulder detail creates an attractive cut away along the arms and continues on the back bodice with a thic...

Early 1990s Oscar de la Renta dark brown velvet long sleeve dress with Perisan Lamb style velvet skirt. The puff sleeves have shoulder pads to hold t...

1980s Patricia and Charles Lester drop waist evening dress. Gunmetal devoree velvet with a medieval leaf print throughout. The bateau neckline balances the drop shoulders, Dolman sle...

Beautiful 1970s gown by Courreges. Sheer black chiffon yoke and cap sleeves with a black satin ruffle across neckline and hem of sleeves. Tie at neckline creating a small keyhole. Th...

Early 2000s Vera Wang black body con illusion turtleneck little black dress. A departure from her usual white wedding gowns, this sexy LBD has the shape of a strapless dress with a sheer panel that attaches to a black silk turtleneck...

1970s polyester printed maxi hostess robe by the Italian designer Eduardo for Saks Fifth Ave. Mandarin neckline with zipper at centre front. Long sleeve ...

1970's sophisticated flame red rayon crepe V-Neck gown with hand made gilt metal waist ornament. This dress is one of a small selection of pieces from the closet of a renowned Hollywood musical celebrity. She was part of a performing family and her career spanned many decades. This chic gown may have been part of her on stage wardrobe however the excellent condition leads me to believe it was rarely worn. The sculpted gilt metal waist piece is threaded through with matching fabric and ties in the back elevating this dress to an art/design level. The label is from Evelyn Byrnes of New York and Bal Harbour. She the former head high fashion designer at Marshall Field in the 1950's then moved on to be head...

A classic never goes out of style. This Armani silk LBD from the 1990s is the perfect example. Beautifully constructed with an interior boned corset bodice that fastens with a hook a...

Emilio Pucci printed lycra dress from the 1990s. Abstract swirling pink, grey and black floral print all over with geometric trim at the neckline and cuffs. Square neckline and sligh...

Alexander McQueen cheongsam-style short-sleeve black sheath dress. This dress was look 9 in the Autumn/Winter 2009 collection. Mandarin collar with c...

Vibrant and fun Proenza Schouler dress from their first Spring collection in 2005. The iconic dress was made in chiffon for the runway and was worn by model Gemma Ward to close their show. The dress is a variation of shades of purple mixed with a printed floral skirt...

Very unique Krizia strapless gown from the 1980s made for Chez Catherine. The dark navy lurex and nylon blend fabric has a treated crinkle texture resembling a trash bag. The dress i...

The perfect Calvin Klein 1990s LBD! Black blistered silk gives lots of texture to a minimalist dress. This piece is perfect for a cocktail party wit...

Sleek and sexy Carolyne Roehm black silk gown from the 1980s. Strapless with a u shaped cut out at the bust. The fabric ruches around the cut-out creating outward draping. Skirt skims the body and tapers at the bottom in a slight cocoon shape. Interior corset...

Lovely Missoni grey, silver, black and gold metallic lurex abstract horizontal stripe knit maxi dress from the 1990s. Sleeveless with a round neckline. Unlined - can be worn sheer or...

Stunning chocolate brown silk chiffon Pauline Trigère halter gown with matching chiffon overlay. Previously owned by a well know American celebrity performer who favoured Trigère, Ch...

Rich, deep and sexy Giorgio Armani chocolate brown cut velvet cocktail dress from the 1990s. Strapless with ruching on the left side seam with a dark grey silk rosette applique at the left hip. Full interior corset...

Chanel shirtdress from the Fall 2007 runway collection. This dress was look 5/67 on the runway under the glass dome of the Grand Palais, and worn by Behati Prinsloo. Vibrant red wool...

Incredibly chic fall/winter Bill Blass black wool crepe evening gown from the 1970s. Minimal and elegant front with a boat neckline and long sleeves. Fitted through the waist with a ...

Vintage Chanel bright magenta boucle dress from the Autumn 1995 collection. Sleeveless with a v neckline and a very classic straight shape. Detailing at w...

Mod 2010s Monique Lhuillier intricately beaded blue fitted dress. The beautiful all over beading on the blue makes the dress sparkle when worn. Bits of lace and beading patterns add ...

Beautiful 1940s black crepe dress with gold sequin applique. Shoulder pads help hold the shape of the top gathered sleeve and a hip drape deta...

Very sweet micro pleated Missoni top and maxi skirt set from the 1970s. Metallic silver lurex with all over multi color floral print. The top features a v-neckline and short sleeves....