Toronto - Evening Dresses and Gowns

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...

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...

Spring/Summer 2011 Prada printed dress. Green and black horizontal stripe with neon green and yellow cherub, monkey and ornate details throughout. St...

Very beautiful pink silk satin strapless gown from the 1960s. A custom copy of an original from the 1940's. Hand embellished with Chinoiserie sequin and beaded dragon and phoenix acr...

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 ...

This J. Mendel evening gown from the mid 2000s is absolutely stunning. Micro pleated lilac silk chiffon with contrasting black silk twill ribbon colour blocking. Spaghetti straps wit...

Gucci 2016 pre fall silk crepe floral printed maximalist dress by Alessandro Michele. Navy blue with all over pale blue and green hydrangea print. Ruffled neckline, yoke, cuffs and s...

Very chic Donna Karan cocktail dress from the 1990s. Sheer charcoal grey sleeves and yoke that give the illusion of a sheer body suit under a strapless sequin dress. The charcoal gre...

Iconic, rare and unusual, Donna Karan silver-gray jersey ethereal gown from the 1994 Spring Runway show. In collaboration with Robert Lee Morris, the inc...

Gorgeous Dennis Basso v neck floral beaded gown. Based out of NYC, Dennis Basso is a master of evening wear. The details on this beaded gown are immacula...

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 ...

This 1980s navy blue wool coat dress is quintessential Thierry Mugler strong power dressing with its hyper feminine hourglass shape, narrow waist and broad shoulders. The double brea...

Extraordinarily beautiful and very sexy 1980s cocktail dress. The label was created by Haitian born American designer Fabrice Simon, who died tragically young from AIDS in 1998. He created evening dresses and cocktail attire for many celebrities including Shirley MacLaine, Cornelia Guest, Whitney Houston. Kathleen Turner and Elizabeth Taylor, to name just a few. Sadly after his death his place in fashion history was overlooked and his name has all but disappeared from the famous museum collections. Gun metal grey silk chiffon adorned with a hand beaded all over distorted diamond pattern. The bugle beads are silver and reflect/catch the light in the most stunning way. Spaghetti straps with a v neckline and a zig zag hem. Unlined. Fits like a US size 4. Gorgeous for a cocktail party or a wedding - would be very fun as a bridal rehearsal dinner or after party dress...

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...

Fun and flirty 1980s Valentino black and white polka dotted strapless cocktail dress. the Top of the dress has a wide folded panel, is nipped in at the waist and the skirt is fitted ...

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...

Bellville Sasoon black and pink strapless evening gown from the 1980s. The asymmetrical gown is half diagonally striped silk and half black velvet with a large black velvet bow and c...

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 ...

Timeless Lanvin black satin strapless cocktail dress from the 1980s. The sweetheart neckline and upper bodice are trimmed with a cream rope detail that accentuates the natural curve ...

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...

Visual and vibrant Emilio Pucci dress from the early 2000. Allover geometric printed cotton in shades of turquoise, blue and purple with accents of black and white. Sleeveless with v...

A departure from the abstract geometric prints, this 2000s Emilio Pucci dress is black and a large all over multicolour Birds of Paradise print. Crafted from a viscose and silk blend...

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...

Perfect for summer white and blue chevron striped cotton Dolce and Gabbana dress from the early 2000s. Bustier bodice with wired cups and boning to the hips. Drop waist fit and flare...

Pauline Trigère vintage 2 pc set from 1980s. The shape of the caftanesque top and the flowing elasticized waist skirt are inspired by the stunning Indian silks used for sarees. In fa...

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...

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...

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...

1980s Chloe dress with beaded cuffs and pockets. Designed by Karl Lagerfeld, this Chloe dress features his immaculate use of intricate beading on simple bl...

Very sweet 1970s Chanel Creations short sleeve shirtdress. Micro pleated black silk with removable white cotton Peter Pan neckline and cuffs. Black and bronze tone lions head small b...

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...

This Giorgio Armani jet black cut velvet gown from the 1990s is so gorgeous and etherial. Sleeveless with a wide scoop neckline and sheath shape. The eye-catching moment of this gown...

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...

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 their shape and the smooth velvet ...

John Galliano black and white cotton newsprint dress from the early 2000s. Babydoll style with spaghetti straps and belted empire waist. Unlined. The Galliano newsprint...

Chanel shirtdress from the Autumn 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 wo...

Absolutely stunning 1980s Bill Blass two piece ensemble. The set features a simple and minimal long sleeve, crewneck off white silk gown with a breathtaking navy blue lace long unlined floor length coat. The navy contrasts so beautifully against the off white. The evening coat has a deep v neckline with a collar and a single snap button closure just under the bust. The overcoat has a slight A-line shape, and gently glides over the off white gown...

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...

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...

Simple and elegant Dolce & Gabbana slip cocktail dress from the 1990s. Silk chiffon all over snake print with a straight neckline and very small spaghetti straps. Invisible zipper up...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A Chanel little black dress is always the answer! This Chanel shift dress dates from the mid 2000s and is made from a thick black boucle. Sho...

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...

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...

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 very pretty modified version of the iconic newsprint dress, this Galliano newsprint and butterfly dress is from the mid 2000s. Black silk with all...

Simple, elegant and timeless. This minimalist Chanel Haute Couture gown from the 1960s is truly breathtaking. Cut from luscious thick black s...

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

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...

Ready for the holidays. Stunning purple and gold paisley pattern brocade tunic/mini dress. Wear this for any occasion from holiday party friends wedding. Wear as a mini or top over y...

Timeless Chanel bouclé off the shoulder fitted bodice dress from the 2007 Cruise collection. V-neck opening enhanced by a similar V opening at the back above the zipper. Chanel black...

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

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....

Stunning early 1990's coral chiffon swing dress by Myréne de Prémonville, a designer well known in France for her couture quality clothing. She r...

A maximalists dream, this Andre Laug maxi dress dating from the 1970s makes a statement. Layers of silk chiffon with all over black and white chevron...