French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Known for their unique, feminine prints and exotic designs, Leonard Paris is a staple when it comes to comfortable yet elegant designs. In a sense, every Leonard dress is a canvas on which beautiful artwork can be displayed and worn. This early 1970s dress...

1980's Chanel black short-sleeved mini dress comprised of a medium weight silk fitted upper bodice, a horizontally ruched lace mid-section, a fitted waist made of gathered lace and a...

Synonymous with luxury and innovation, Léonard Paris is known for their silk jersey dresses and signature orchid prints. Referring to himself as “... a couturier with a sense of marketing,” Daniel Tribouillard was originally inspired to create floral prints to contrast the popular geometric designs of Emilio Pucci. The unique success of what began as an astute business decision became a genuine romance, the prints taking precedence over the style of the garments themselves, almost always incorporating flowers, which, as Tribouillard said himself, “Léonardizes” a design. From the 1990’s, this fabulous dress is done in Leonard’s signature silk jersey and sheer floral lace. The beautiful material features a print of large flowers in shades of light pink, magenta, red, grey, and lavender on a black ground. The print is interspersed throughout with large mint green leaves and white and black flowers that complement the black lace inset...

▪ John Galliano archival evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2005 ▪ Constructed from black acetate-viscose twill ▪ Silk flower stem shaped inserts ▪ Organza ...

▪ Chanel orange and brown rib knit wool dress ▪ Designed by Karl Lagerfeld ▪ Checked boucle jacket attached to front of dress ▪ CC logo buttons ▪ 4 front pockets ▪ Long knitted ...

LAGERFELD - (Made in France) Long mesh dress with straps, yellow lurex, and a multicolored print. The dress bottom is ornamented with a train. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR/38FR....

Circa 1976/1978 France Evening dress by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture in black silk jersey dating from the late 1970s. Crew neck dress in stretchy black silk jersey, with long bat sleeves...

Cool Givenchy Matte Jersey Gold Soutache Gown from the 1970's with pointed handkerchief scarf sleeves and gold braid forming round epaulettes. Slim tubular cut with dramatic sleeves...

Beautiful 1970s Jean Patou Silk Charmeuse in Red Plum with long sash. Bust: 38"/ Waist: 28" / Length: 59" Sash/belt: 91" x 4" (see video)

Vintage Pierre Balmain haute couture No. 173.195 black silk chiffon halter neck evening gown with ties at the back neck, a high-low ruffled hemline, an interior silk bustier w/boning...

A great white cotton dress with some stretch from Jean Paul Gaultier. The bodice has straps crossing front and back and the straight skirt has hip pockets. There are grommets of vary...

Chloé Paris vintage circa 2007 embellished bodice black silk empire waist dress. Up for auction only once! It's adorable and in perfect beautiful vintage c...

GUY LAROCHE - (Made in France) Mauve silk dress, entirely pearled. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 36FR. A Haute Couture Collection. Condition: Very good condition D...

Sexy early 90s THIERRY MUGLER blue cut-out bod con dress ! Features a form fitting stretch rayon fabric with cut-out above the bust and under. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and...

Outstanding piece in excellent condition. The dress is boned to the waist and has a an inset bra. The permanent pleats of the skirt complement the gathers...

Rare Christian LaCroix Haute Couture for the House of Patou ... #24 "JOY" of the Fall/Winter 1985/1986 collection. Both pieces fashioned of navy blue silk chiffon. Halter dress wit...

While at Paris-based Balenciaga in late 2007, Nicolas Ghesquiere designed this 100%-silk bias-cut paneled dress that explodes with a grey and pale-yellow flower print and features un...

Superb A/W 1999 John Galliano burgundy shift dress with a feather detail around the collar and concealed zip side closure. Pit to Pit; 17” Waist; 28” Nape to Hem; 44” Size; label s...

This elegant evening dress was designed by Christian Dior in the 1970s and has a London branch label. Tailored to a long-sleeve, midi-dress cut from the finest semi-sheer butterscotc...

1920s French Jet Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Tunic Gown: Pointed center front and back hemline, V-neck and back. Beading utilzes a variety of shapes and sizes in a banded bias pattern,...

Long dress in pale pink beige silk crepe (flesh or nude), sleeveless, draped at the waist, long straight skirt with wide hollow pleat in front, V-neckline in the back draped on each ...

ANDREW GN pastels floral lurex jacquard ruched sleeve belted dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS/D01131 Brand: Andrew GN Material: Acetate, Blend Color: Multicolour Pattern: Floral Closure:...

Christian Dior Runway/Editorial Tarot Gown Spring/Summer 2017 Size 34FR The dress is a runway sample and missing size and fabric tags. Measurem...

Chanel/Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Archive Embellished Logo Evening Gown Spring/Summer 1990 Size 38FR

Vintage red chiffon bustier cocktail's dress with Chanel "boutique" label Back width = 40cm French Size 34

Gorgeous Loris Azzaro Spring 2008 navy blue rayon jersey rhinestone encrusted evening halter gown ! This dress is so soft and super flattering. Hand-sewn rhinestones at bust and halt...

The 1980s and Yves Saint Laurent are an iconic pair. Capturing the 80s culture, YSL had a talent for designing for the everyday woman but also making sure that she stood out whether ...

▪ Christian Dior taupe open-knit dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Double-layered ▪ Multiple shoulder straps ▪ Figure-hugging fit ▪ Deep v neckline ▪ Asymm...

Bought alongside other labelled Dior haute couture pieces, we believe this elegant black velvet gown to also be a Christian Dior haute couture dress from the 1984 / 1985 fall winter ...

A stunning one-shoulder Lanvin gown with beautiful Greek-inspired drapery. Collection 2011 Additional information: Size: 36 FR (S-M) Condition: Very good. ........Additional infor...

2000's John Galliano black sleeveless bias cut evening dress w/cowl neckline, lace insets and a detachable rhinestone buckle belt that is worn below the waistline. Fabric is an aceta...

This exquisite vintage 1970s cocktail dress is a true statement piece in radiant cobalt blue. Crafted from soft, slightly sheer jersey, it drapes...

DIOR - (Made in France) Long purple and red lamé dress with long sleeves and sewn with pearl and sequin fringes. It comes with a belt, and it has a front sp...

Outstanding haute couture chiffon column dress by Jacques Heim circa 1958 -1963. A timeless billowy style and the perfect shade of sunshine yell...

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...

Givenchy by Alexander McQueen black ruffled fishtail strapless evening dress with built-in corset. Spring-Summer 1999

An iconic orange stretch silk dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has a cylindrical top stitched cone bra top as made famous by Gaultier's designs for Madonna'...

Early 1970 France. Long sleeveless Haute Couture dress by Madame Grès. Bottom of the orange dress on which is sewn a chiffon printed with large abstract flowers orange and purple. St...

Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld gold lurex knitted t-shirt maxi dress with v-neck and six 'cc' button closures at back vent. Fall-Winter 1996

Sensational vintage 1980s NINA RICCI Couture for NEIMAN MARCUS polka dot Avant Garde silk taffeta sleeveless evening gown! Features a black and whit...

Jean Patou Haute Couture - Chiffon silk dress overstiched with threads, velvet and lurex. No composition or size tag, fits 36FR. Additional ...

Beautiful vintage late 80s VICKY TIEL COUTURE mesh sweetheart neckline flirty little black dress! Features the designer's signature flattering ruched bodice (features interior boning...

Monique Lhuillier's sleeveless tulle gown is designed with flutter straps, a sweetheart neckline and glitter throughout. Tailored to a maxi length, its ruched fitted bodice is comple...

Christian Dior Resort 2018 Cream midi length dress with brown floral print Boned corset upper with underwire cups Button up front which is f...

Black drape evening dress in silk chiffon with bow in the middle front.Black satin ribbon under the bust. Bow behind the arms.Zip in the middle back with hook&eye. Shorter in the fro...

A sexy 1980s Yves Saint Laurent fitted black lambskin tuxedo dress w sculpted waist and hip. Fully lined with shoulder padding. Fits a modern US size 2-4. See measurement card for ex...

A fabulous much documented in the 1960s red and black dress from the master Pierre Cardin. It has a crew neckline and short sleeves both with black trim. It is fully lined in red a...

PACO RABANNE - Black silk crepe sheath dress with a long V-neck ornamented with a black shiny silk band, and openwork long sleeves. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. 1993 Spring-Sum...

Lovely interpretation of the timeless Chanel classic little black dress A true Chanel signature piece that will last for many years Bodyhugging fit with a sexy deep cleavage So versa...

Rare vintage TOM FORD for YVES SAINT LAURENT Spring / Summer 2002 runway vest and skirt ensemble ! Military safari style vest features zipper up the front ...

Timeless, sculptural, and unmistakably Alaïa, this white mermaid gown showcases the designer’s legendary mastery of form and fabric. Crafted from a luxurious, weighty thick crepe, th...

Paul Daunay gold lamé jacquard couture evening ensemble comprising: long-line waistcoat lined with purple silk and high rise a-line skirt with inverted pleats and two side pockets. Paul Daunay designs were hand made to a Haute Couture standard in Geneva, Switzerland and have been exhibited alongside Haute Couture garments by Christian Dior and Cristobal Balenciaga for the 'Fifties Fashion' exhibition at the Palais Galliera...

Sensational 1990s vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Couture black and white dress! Features a black silk and cotton netting throughout. Five ...

Beautiful vintage VICKY TIEL COUTURE for NEIMAN MARCUS black strapless hi-lo mesh sequin and beaded evening dress! Features signature flattering ruching with hundreds of sequins and ...

Christian Dior: Haute Couture by Marc Bohan cream silk two piece, slip dress and flounced wrap skirt. Fall-Winter 1978

The Eternal Grace of Madame Grès Germaine Émilie Krebs truly was an artist sculpting silk jersey. Her designs: wearable Art. Gowns that evoked ancient goddesses, pleated with a preci...

2000s Lloyd Klein Couture Dark Chocolate Brown one shoulder bustier style dress with sheer mesh on side waist both side. fit size 2/4 /6

Rare and important Jeanne Lanvin Tulle Art Deco gown from Summer 1931 of grasshopper green silk tulle with natural tulle strips applied to create petal like ...

Jean Patou Haute Couture dress in guipure, satin and tulle. No label of composition or size, it fits a size 36FR. Haute Couture Collection Spr...

Absolutely beautiful vintage Isabelle Allard COUTURE Avant Garde black and nude French Lace dress! Black silk lace overlay, with nude silk underlay. ...