Gilbert Adrian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Fine and rare Jean Varon spider cobweb dress which can be dated to the designer's 1973 collection and featured here in the September issue of British Vogue. Fashioned in a sleek black jersey with a slight sheen, it has faceted-domed glass buttons down the front and around the wide cuff billow sleeves. It has a half-length front hidden zip for ease of access. The embroidered tulle panel on the back with applications of beads and sequins forming spiders crawling around cobwebs and has made this dress the most prized of all John Bate's designs. They rarely come up for sale; this has been in Circa's collection nearly 20 years and is notably held in several fashion museums worldwide. In fabulous vintage condition with absolutely no issues and is worthy of museum acquisition. The only thing if we're being very, very picky is that there are two tiny pin holes on the back near the right-hand seam; absolutely impossible to see when worn and only noticed when the dress was held to the light. It is best for a size UK 8 or US 4 and smaller on account of the small waist. Notes on Designer: John Bates was a highly regarded British designer who began his label Jean Varon in 1959. Famous for sheer panels, short hemlines and bare midriffs, he was one of the pioneers of the miniskirt and trousers for women...

Simple, elegant and timeless, this vintage YSL's dress is one you'll feel confident wearing to dinner or cocktail parties. Made in an unusual brownish-black moire fabric, this late ...

Celebrating the headlong revival of boho romanticism, this exceptional piece conjures the breathless femininity of Romeo's Juliet with de la Renta's demi-couture architectural precis...

Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2003 Ruffled Belted Sheer Lace Bondage Open Knit Black Dress FR 38

Pierre Balmain "Les Tricot" vintage early 1970s blue & gold patterned jersey knit long dress. A blue and gold lurex jersey knit evening dress, with no ...

1950s Demi-Couture Ballet Length Strapless Silk Taffeta & Chantilly Lace Dress w Butter Yellow Silk Taffeta Front Lining; A delicate sequin-embellished overskirt is layered over a p...

Early 2000 Versace cut-out halter gown fashioned in rich deep black silk. Boasts thigh high slit and plunging neckline. Trimmed with square faceted silvertone grommets. Bias cut w...

1980s Arnold Scaasi Black Velvet Flocked Tulle Evening Gown Asymmetrical Hem: Faux wrap skirt design is pleated at front for a fan effect. Gown is lined is w a double-layered nude an...

1970s Bob Mackie Black Crepe Column Gown w Glamorous Bugle Bead Streamers: In classic, simple but glamorous Mackie style, this crepe column takes a daring plunge w sheer tulle criss-...

A fabulous black silk 1930's gown with incredible seaming and lines plus a white broiderie anglaise bolero jacket. The dress skims the body with a front V neckline, sides gathered on...

A very elegant 1980s sequin dress from Italian couturier Andre Laug from his haute couture / alta moda line. The dress has beautiful cap sleeves, a V neckline and is a Princess seam...

A very striking Jean Varon black lace maxi dress which dates from the late 1960s with a dramatic sleeve design that has not one but two lace balloon sections and an elongated cuff. ...