Toronto - Evening Dresses and Gowns

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...

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...

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 ...

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

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...

YSL Rive Gauche Black and Fuchsia patterned velvet dress from the Fall 1986 collection. The same dress was featured on the Runway in all black bu...

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....

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

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...

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...

Beautiful dress from the Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2015 collection by Sarah Burton. The off white silk jacquard features a small square and dot pattern. The sleeves and sides o...

1990s Karl Lagerfeld dress. Red silk with distorted Blue, beige and green all over floral print. Sweetheart neckline with faux double breasted red buttons with KL engraved. Elbow len...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Beautiful Scaasi cocktail dress from the 1980s. Red satin with allover black velvet flocked pattern creating the outlines of flowers. Off the shoulder with a sweetheart neckline and ...

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...

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...

1960s Geoffrey Beene Renaissance inspired dress. Black wool with contrasting thick gold trim throughout bodice and at cuffs and hem. Mock ne...