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NWT s CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Black One Shoulder Maxi Dress Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Calvin Klein Collection Jet black, lined, opaque NWT's IT42 Notes: fits very TTS, has stretch, 98% silk 2% elastane Final Sale
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Robert David Morton Draped Jersey Gown
Located in New York, NY
Robert David Morton Draped Jersey Gown in semi sheer nylon jersey with draped bodice and full skirt in vibrant colorful florals. Fabric is draped down neckline and interlaces to cont...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black sequin cocktail dress Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black sequin cocktail dress. Sequin are stitched on a rayon jersey base. No lining. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. SIZE M
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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Color Block Skirt Suit with Emoji Buttons
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece skirt suit from Moschino. The front of both pieces is comprised of an array of different color and shapes assembled to form a beautiful patchwork. The jacket has...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versus by ANTHONY VACCARELLO Versace Black Backless Lion Long Evening Gown
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Versus by ANTHONY VACCARELLO RUNWAY rare sold out backless gown. Capsule collection with ANTHONY VACCARELLO A showstopper! US 4 fits, fits AU 6-8
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

early 1990 s GIANNI VERSACE black woven grosgrain ribbon strapless dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning, black woven grosgrain ribbon strapless dress with cut out at left leg designed by Gianni Versace for the Gianni Versace Couture label dating to the early 1990's. Best fits ...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci New Silk Backless Dress SS 2013
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible black silk brocade dress with a blue, beige and gold petal pattern trim strategically and flatteringly placed along the sides and sleeves from Gucci. It is semi fitted...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

NEW Emilio Pucci Signature Printed Silk Twill Midi Scarf Dress with Belt 42
Located in Switzerland, CH
Emilio Pucci's collection fit for Capri and other seaside havens. Made from fluid silk-twill that falls beautifully to a handkerchief hem, this midi dress is printed with stripes and...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beautiful 1960s Lord Taylor Turquoise Blue Silk Chiffon Beaded Grecian Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 60s vintage Lord & Taylor turquoise blue silk chiffon beaded and sequin encrusted gown! Thousands of hand-sewn sequins, crystals, rhinestones and beads around the neckline ...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

StellaMcCartney 2003 Runway SilkSatinPrint ZipJacket or OffShoulder Bubble Dress
Located in Chicago, IL
Arguable the most significant design in the Stella McCartney Spring/Summer 2003 collection--since our versatile garment debuted in different colors on the runway and was worn by the British designer to take her fashion-show bow--this pink-printed dark-grey silk-blend zip-front bubble-shaped mini dress with white-satin stripes and pink piping was a favorite of the show's Vogue critic and her father Beatles co-founder Paul McCarthy. Vogue wrote: "Her hippest new idea came in the form of puffy satin bombers--she transformed one, a fusion of sport and chinoiserie print, into an off-the-shoulder bubble dress. McCartney is so into the glam-bomber idea, in fact, that she bounded onto the runway wearing a black version herself." The garment's voluminous batwing sleeves with stretch-cotton ribbed neckline and hem, plus custom golden-charm two-way zipper, enable it to have different necklines and lengths to convert to a shorter draping bomber jacket. Notably, the versatile piece that is subtly printed with mock-Beatles lyrics seems to have been the first tribute fashion-design that McCartney created to reference her father. Prior, she had credited her stylish mother Linda for instilling her with a love of fashion and inspiration for her initial namesake collections, which followed her first commercial collections with Phoebe Philo for Chloe. For background, when McCartney was a young girl in 1978, the mock-rock band The Rutles parodied a Beatles song, which was recorded by EMI as "Ging, Gang, Goolie". Given its lyrics, the chinoiserie-style dragon motifs were substituted by McCartney with bird skeletons...
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Early 2000s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Metallic Black Knit Lace 3-Piece Cardigan, Cami Skirt, FW 1999
Located in London, GB

▪ Brand: John Galliano ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Lurex Knit ▪ Size: Medium ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ Mannequin: 18...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Raffaella Silk Chiffon Evening Ensemble
Located in Geneva, CH
This refined Raffaella ensemble would be perfect for any evening event or would make a fantastic wedding dress. Constructed in an ethereal cream silk chiffon, the top is embellished with glass beads ornating a large waistband with "boteh" (paisley) and lines pattern. Matching beadwork is found at the end of the long sheer sleeves. Fabric is doubled on the bust, single layered on the arms. The maxi skirt is made of two layers of silk chiffon and fully lined in cream silk, closing with a hook and six tiny press studs. The top closes with tree hooks...
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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Fully Sequined One Shoulder Sexy Ombre Aqua Silver Vintage 70s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1970s fully sequined turquoise blue and silver one shoulder gown ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout the entire dress. Silver and aqua sequins throughout. Hidde...
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Loris Azzaro vintage 84 ivory cream strapless plisse bustier wedding dress gown
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE This exquisite gown by Loris Azzaro, likely dating from 1984, is a stunning example of timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship - you can see in the listing I h...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano A/W 2000 Bias Cut Evening Slip Dress in Black Satin Backed Crepe
Located in London, GB
Iconic and timeless John Galliano black satin-backed crepe bias cut evening dress from the A/W 2000 collection. Double spaghetti straps with draped neckline and sheer silk chiffon u...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

White lace embroidered wedding skirt suit Chanel Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White lace embroidered wedding skirt suit. Shoulder pad and chain inside the jacket on the bottom edge. Branded buttons and pockets. Silk jacquard bra...
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace Versus Spring 2001 Black Cut Out Sleeveless Vintage Jersey Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and iconic GIANNI VERSACE ‘VERSUS’ Spring 2001 black cut-out sleeveless vintage semi sheer jersey gown ! Buttons up the side and stretches to fit. Cut-out at top left front shoulder, and across the back. This Y2K dress...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar De La Renta Silk Purple Fit Flare Dress W/ Maxi Shawl, 2010s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience a whimsical nod to the 1950s with this eye-catching and vibrant dress from Oscar de la Renta. With lavish attention to detail, the designer has expertly created a flawless...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black and white one-shoulder evening dress with drag STELLA MC CARTNEY
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black and white one-shoulder evening dress with drag. Shell fabric composition: 64% rayon, 32% acetate 4% elastane. Silk lining. Open on the right side of the waist. Invisible zip c...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Ruffles Dress
Located in Geneva, CH
2007 was the year Jean Paul Gaultier celebrated 30 years of fashion. His Spring-Summer ready-to-wear fashion show opened with an euphoric retrospective of the most iconic designs he ...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Nina Ricci Spring 2013 Hot Pink Gown Lace Back Velvet Bow Dress Size 34 2 / 4
Located in San Diego, CA
Make an unforgettable entrance in this striking hot pink gown from Nina Ricci’s coveted Spring/Summer 2013 runway collection, designed by the brilliant Peter Copping. Bold yet romant...
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta bustier dress 2009
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
OSCAR DE LA RENTA - (Made in USA) Cotton and silk bustier dress sewn with celluloid elements. Size 10, it fits a 40FR. 2009 collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: ...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

MISSONI cream sequin embellished loose knit pleated neck mini dress IT44 L
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MISSONI cream sequin embellished loose knit pleated neck mini dress IT44 L Reference: CAKK/A00034 Brand: Missoni Material: Fabric Color: Cream Pattern: Solid Closure: Keyhole Button ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci Rare 2006 Runway Shimmery Opulence Gold Beaded Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Gucci vintage 2006 runway gown as seen on Zoe Saldana and Keira Knightly. Its style is shimmery opulence and sophistication. A wow gown! Halter bodice offers a sexy low dr...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Isabelle Allard Bows-Embellished Ruched Lace Dress Removable Sleeves Set
Located in Geneva, CH
By the French designer Isabelle Allard, this 80's evening dress is sure to get you in the mood to party ! Made from metallic silver lace that's ruched throughout to emphasise the clo...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chic! Chanel 97c Karl Lagerfeld Cruise 1997 Black Evening Dress Logo Buttons
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Chic! Chanel 97c Karl Lagerfeld Cruise 1997 Black Evening Dress & Logo Buttons Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection: Chanel Cruise 1997 Country of production: France Chanel style: 97...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Sexy Blue Jersey Snake Jeweled Slither Dress Size 40
Located in Palm Desert, CA
We are absolutely obsessed with this dress. From one of our chic New York Fashionista clients this blue jersey one shoulder dress was worn once. It’s got it all. A beautiful one shou...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce Gabbana 90s Lace Ceremony wedding Dress
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Piece Description: This stunning 90s Dolce & Gabbana ceremony dress is crafted from delicate lace, exuding timeless elegance. Designed to flow to the floor, it features a graceful ...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Balenciaga Black Wool Halter Dress 2013
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a Balenciaga black wool halter dress from the 2013 collection, featuring a peplum waist with pencil skirt, high neck, sleeveless, structural ...
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

CommeDesGarcons 2003 RunwayLook1 Parachute Ruched Extendable White Dress Gown
Located in Chicago, IL
For his design mentor Rei Kawakubo's Japanese brand Comme des Garcons, Junya Wantanabe made this inimitable semi-transparent white taffeta floaty ruffled-V-neck sleeveless pullover dress with distinct parachute elements, cutwork, and adjustable ruching and draping as "Look 1 and 2" (see photos) for the Parisian fashion show debut of his Spring/Summer 2003 collection. The stunning combination of contrasts range from romantic-to-combat themes, gathered-to-flowing construction, raw-to-finely-finished edges, soft-to-hard materials, and gossamer-to-dense textural fabrics. Secured on the exterior of the dress with bold silver-tone metallic hardware, the parachute-like 100%-cotton grosgrain straps are mostly enclosed within multiple diagonal and vertical ruched channels to enable symmetrical or asymmetrical draping and lengthening of the thin synthetic fabric into multiple swags. Strap ends can freely hang from the functional hardware on the front of the dress and below its sides--as if they could be yanked to release the fabric into a drifty parachute sail. With the potential to be a stunning formal overlay if worn with a minimalist wedding gown or long skirt, the reverse side of the voluminous dress is equally remarkable for its ruffled diamond-shaped cutout at the lower back, where it is intersected by a trio of linked thick straps that are secured to a looped ruched channel. This creates an elongated bustle with a dramatic central 19-inch slit between the two swags that each extend 43 inches below the outer shoulder hem. This premiere-catwalk dress is distinguished from others in Wantanabe's "Parachute Jumper" collection by the complexity of its top. Two ruched straps form an X-shape via silver hardware at the upper back, extending to the front over the shoulders to form an adjustable face-flattering ruched V-neck with silver-hardware-linked narrow straps. The soft folds of the neckline contribute to the raised ruffle collar, as well as flow to the shoulder seams. The hand-cut hem was designed unfinished and meant to fray, although it has not given its minimal wear and very good condition consistent with only age and storage. See our photos of the care/material tags. All tags remain, including from the Italian concept-store 10 Corso Como, where it was purchased in Milan. The "Made in Japan" size is a large-running "S" due to the pullover and adjustable style of the dress, which is equivalent to an Italian-size 44 or U.S.-size 6. Beyond a convertible dress...
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Early 2000s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2000 Runway Logo Sheer Lace Knit Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2000 Runway Tie Dye Sheer Lace Detail Knit Dress Size: FR 38 Condition: Excellent
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace Couture Asymmetric Gown with Lace Cut outs
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous Gianni Versace Couture full length black silk and lace dress. it has a scoop back, one short sleeve and is asymmetrically cut with web pattern lace covered cut outs at on...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black asymmetrical jersey evening dress with fringes JIKI Monté-Carlo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black asymmetrical jersey evening dress with passementerie and fringes on the bottom. Zip in the middle back. SIZE 38 on the tag ( but more likely...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford for Gucci New Silk Velvet Dress F/W 2001
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk velvet dress from Gucci as worn in a 2001 ad campaign. It has a square neckline with the center bust highlighted with sheer areas which contrast with the rich v...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Sa Bett of California Demi Couture Gold Silk Brocade Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950 SA'BETT of CALIFORNIA demi couture gold silk brocade belted sleeveless sheath dress ! Features a luxurious silk brocade fabric that offers just the right amount of glim...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Black Evening Gown Maxi Dress w. Silk Sash
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Unlabeled Vintage Jet black No tags at all, but body feels like rayon and sash is definitely silk Has a hook and a loop to pick-up the train Very Old Hollywood Glamour vibe One part ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Arnold Scassi Boutique Strapless Tulle Gown and Wrap
Located in Water Mill, NY
A sunning gown from Arnold Scassi consisting of layers of sequin dotted black tulle. The bodice is boned, horizontally ruched and has a drop waist. The skirt is layered in three leng...
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen Geometric Color Block Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful dress from Alexander McQueen in back and beige stretch bandage fabric. It is sleeveless with a V neck flattering with the strategically placed lines of beige cinching th...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Two-tone Purple Silk Evening Dress, SS 2005
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano floor-length double-layer evening dress in two-tone purple silk, comprising an inner layer in deep purple silk and overlaid in sheer bias-cut silk chi...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1998 Runway Documented Dolce Gabbana Stromboli Butterfly Dress
Located in London, GB
This archival vintage dress was designed for Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring 1998 “Stromboli” collection - named after the Italian island beloved by the designers and emblematic of their se...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 / 10 Black and Pink Beaded French Lace Evening Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage BOB MACKIE black and pink beaded French lace evening gown! Features a light pink taffeta underlay. Black French lace covers the pink, and a semi sheer black chiffon ...
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Late 19th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

La Perla vintage silk nightgown dress
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
La Perla vintage silk nightgown dress Size 3 Excellent condition, a couple of micro-spots, see photo
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Satin Crystal Evening Dress, SS 2000
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano sleeveless floor-length evening dress in black hammered satin, cut as a close-fitting bias column with a subtly flared hem. The front features a drape...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bob Mackie 1970s Lipstick Red Silk Moire 70s Vintage Strapless Evening Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning late 1970s BOB MACKIE for NEIMAN MARCUS lipstick red silk moire strapless evening dress! Perfectly tailored corset bodice, and full free skirt are extremely flattering, and ...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pleated orange sequin dress on a silk crêpe base Nina Ricci
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pleated orange sequin dress on a silk crêpe base. Silk lining. SIZE: 36
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sleeveless evening dress in pink sequin and knit SONIA RYKIEL New with tag
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Sleeveless evening dress in pink sequin and knit. Main knit composition: 58% rayon, 42% cotton. Extra thread provided. SIZE M
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Oscar de la Renta Black Lace Marabou Ostrich Feather Cuff Dress
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Oscar de la Renta cocktail dress from the 1990s is crafted from sheer black lace with an intricate rose motif layered over a nude underlay, creating a striking play of texture a...
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Silk Dress with Cut out Waist S/S 2005
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous flower print silk dress from Valentino in pink, orange, off white, gold and brown. It is sleeveless with a plunging neckline front and back, cut outs at the waist and a f...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Geoffrey Beene 1960s Gunmetal Metallic Silk Lurex Rhinestone Vintage Cape Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Musuem Worthy 60s GEOFFREY BEENE Couture gunmetal + silver metallic silk lurex caped evening dress! Luxurioussoft (not scratchy at all) silk lurex f...
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Carmen Marc Valvo Collection Gold Metallic Lace over Nude Cocktail Dress Size 10
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Such a chic little cocktail dress. With a twist. Masterfully designed by Carmen Marc Valvo, he picked European gold metallic lace on black netting and then lined the dress in nude ny...
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2010s Chinese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia Electric Blue Body Con Mini Dress, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jaw dropping. If you had to wear one dress for the rest of your life here she is. 1990s electric blue knit mini dress with racer neckline and flared hem by the late great Azzedine Al...
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20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler Black Lace Dress 1992 Dramatic Sculptural Sexy
Located in Berlin, BE
This 1992 Thierry Mugler dress is a striking fusion of elegance and bold futurism, embodying the designer's signature avant-garde style. The dress, rendered in a sleek black fabric, ...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Mr. Blackwell Vintage Sheer Silk Chiffon Print Dress with Detachable Cape
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 1970s Mr. Blackwell sheer silk chiffon dress in what appears to be hand painted fabric. Optional cape detail that snaps on and off. Fully lined with rear zip and hoo...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Late 1950s Pale Pink Shocking Pink Silk Satin Column Gown w Foulard Brooch
Located in Gresham, OR
Late 1950s Pale Pink & Shocking Pink Silk Satin Column Gown w Foulard & Brooch: A gorgeous asymmetrically draped and pleated gown, one shoulder is covered by a graceful pleated foul...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1950 s 50s Black Ruched Jersey Bodice Party Dress with a Drop Waist
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple but chic little black party dress from the 1950's. This dress features a jersey knit ruched bodice, drop waist, sweetheart bustline, 3/4 lengt...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean-Louis Scherrer Couture Black Gown w/Sheer Cutouts and Beaded Straps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece screams dark and indulgent goddess with its sexy golden beaded straps/ drapery combined with the flirty sheer cut-outs. Slinky, long, dramatic and runway. Late 90s/ early ...
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20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Runway Summer 2006 Dress
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Jean Paul Gaultier Summer 2006 fashion show dress new with tag. Lace bodice cinched at the waist that widens with a wide skirt that echoes the details of the top. Side zipper closur...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1959 Hall Ludlow Black Evening Gown Worn By Naomi Watts as Babe Paley in Capote
Located in Gresham, OR
1959 Hall Ludlow Black Evening Gown Worn By Naomi Watts as Babe Paley in Capote vs. The Swans Dramatic Series. An amazing couture 1959 documented Hall Ludlow for House of Karel black...
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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Silk Chiffon Floral Print Maxi Dress with Belt
Located in London, GB
A vibrant original 1950s silk chiffon couture made maxi-dress. The fabric is summery and playful; white and yellow daisies, red poppies and blue irises are set against a lust, dark g...
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Boutique S/S Orange and Gold Lamé Bohemian Gown, 1968
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior Boutique S/S 1968 'Byzantine' collection by Marc Bohan. Bishop sleeves and a deep gathered neck. Tangerine orange polyester chiffon with argyle gold lamé embroidery a...
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20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Gowns and Designer Evening Dresses for Sale: Shop Dior, Chanel, Versace and More

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

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