20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

During the 1960s and beyond, English fashion designer John Bates designed visionary modernist dresses under the name Jean Varon. This flamboyant 1970s maxi dress, with its floor-swee...

Unbelievably chic turquoise teal blue and white diagonal plaid fit and flare dress! Super soft rayon and cotton blend, with vibrant strokes of blue and white. Three mock cargo pocket...

This Zandra Rhodes 80s Black Chiffon Dress with Pearls is a true collector's item. Crafted from lightweight, sheer chiffon, it features a silk screened squiggle print and is designed...

A fabulous rich black silk gown from Karl Lagerfeld as worn by Helena Christensen for his SS 1993 ad campaign. It has a colorful intricately beaded bust and double front black glass ...

Beautiful vintage late 70s JEANNENE BOOHER black and nude silk lace dress! Features black French chantilly lace over a nude silk lace underlay. Slight ...

This true vintage 1930s dress is made of incredibly detailed fabric; a peachy pink tulle net with an overlay of elaborate, swirling tonal ribbon ...

A luminous example of 1970s French couture design, this custom gown is richly hand-adorned with silver sequins that capture and reflect the light beautifully. The dress features a re...

A true relic of 20th-century fashion history, this original Madame Grès Haute Couture gown from 1956 embodies the sculptural elegance and technical mastery that define her legacy. Cr...

1968 floral OSSIE CLARK for QUORUM full length dress with capelet  from the 1968 Ossie Clark - Quorum show at Revolution club, London. Bust - open, High Waist 25", Hip 31", Length f...

From Azzedine Alaïa’s iconic Fall/Winter 1989 collection, Look 16, this long burnt-orange ribbed knit dress exemplifies the sculptural sensuality that defined the designer’s aestheti...

Isabell Gerhart of Houston, Texas, black silk chiffon crepe evening dress set with prong set crystal rhinestones, gold beads and silver glitter. From the 1970s, the dress has a band ...

1993 Valentino Black V neck silk and velvet gown. ( runway picture attached) Bust” 36” / Waist: 26”/ Hip 38”

This Gunne Sax maxi-dress is from the brand’s highly collectable black label era. The label reads “Gunne Sax by Jessica”. This branding was used from 1969 into the early 1970s, marki...

A Vivienne Westwood dress so fabulous, that the Dame herself wore one when meeting with Lady Diana! One of her most coveted collections, 'The Portrait' pays homage to the decadence o...

A very special runway documented Valentino maxi dress from the spring 1978 collection and designed by Mr Garavani a few years after founding his Valentino Boutique line. Tailored fro...

Vintage 1950s black hourglass sheath dress with asymmetric drape detail for sale by Dorothy O'Hara. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size medium. The bu...

Circa 1980 France Long evening dress in black and white silk jersey by Loris Azzaro Couture, dating from the 1980s. Sleeveless peplum dress with a plunging V-neckline at the back and...

Amazing and rare Chloe by Lagerfeld Crepe Tricolor Silk Crepe Wrap Dress in navy, yellow and red silk crepe paneled and pieced in different areas. S...

A beautiful rich red high low dress from Rifat Ozbek. The cap sleeve high waist bodice is enhanced with a beaded, embroidered and sequined paisley pattern in front. It has a wide s...

This is a sexy 1970's dress designed by Donald Brooks. The body of the dress is dark brown jersey and the bodice is trimmed with chocolate brown satin ribbon which is used to create the halter neckline and the straps at the back. It is also used for the Empire...

Achingly similar to Sharon Stone’s nude Bob Mackie gown in “Casino,” this illusion gown covers all the naughty bits with a solid crust of rose gold sequins, silver beads and rhinesto...

Beautiful mid 1970s teal green / blue aqua silk chiffon demi couture maxi dress / gown ! Words cannot even begin to convey the level of workmanship on this beauty. Sleeveless bodice,...

Valentino Boutique 80s Velvet Dress It features the bodice part with draped silk workmanship while the skirt part is made of elegant black velvet. Inside is the bodice to have better...

Valentino "Boutique" champagne silk crepe de chine evening halter tie back top is wonderfully detailed with micro hand-embroidered with sequins done from the renowned house of...

1970s Bill Blass Purple long Sleeve V Neck Jersey Gown with Long Sleeve Mink Cuff. V neck and Belt Bust 36”-38” Waist 30” Hip : 40” / length 58”

Fabulous 1980s vintage OLEG CASSINI fully sequined leopard print short sleeve silk dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn gold and black sequins throughout the entire dress. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Great belted or alone. The pictured 90s Jane August...

Late 50s Claire McCardell Blue Silk Dress with 3/4 sleeves. Fit size: Small/ 4 Bust : 36”/ Waist :26” / Dress Length : 48 with 2” hem **small faint...

Full beaded ( glass beads) cocktail dress on a black chiffon base SIZE 38 (Fr) M

Chic early 90s CHRISTIAN LACROIX Avant Garde black rayon skater dress! Features a tailored boned bodice with curved edges at each armpit. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye ...

Rendered in a classic silhouette, this original 1950's cream dress, with delicate pleated details, is just the piece for your timeless collection. The bateau cut neckline is accent...

Gorgeous, flattering and timeless KARL LAGERFELD early 90s black sleeveless gown ! Features a tailored bodice with hidden zipper up the back / hook-and-eye closure. Slit up the front...

S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Leather Strap Bodycon Black Dress Runway 1990s Designer for the brand: Tom Ford Country of manufacture: Italy Size: 38 It Composition: 75% viscose, 25% pol...

1950s Creme Silk Dress with black lace cocktail dress with fitted waist and large lapel. Bust: 36” / Waist: 26” / Length: 43 inches

Cobalt Blue checkered silk taffeta dress and jacket. Jacket has collar of organza and attached organza bow ties on the sleeves. Blue slip appears to be synthetic fabric. The skirt i...

Barbie alert ! Sexy and iconic VERSUS by GIANNI VERSACE late 90s bubblegum pink butterfly sequin and beaded encrusted sleeveless bodycon dress and matching cardigan sweater ! This Ba...

1990s Christian Lacroix red and black chantily lace strapless cocktail dress. Size: XS Bust: 32" / Waist: 26" Hip: 34" Length: 26" ***All Sales i...

The lip dress from Yves Saint Laurent's 1971 "Libération" collection is highly revered and documented. The collection was inspired by 1940s wartime fashion, the women of occupied Par...

John Anthony has designed an elegant and feminine evening dress combining a hip length pale green lace bodice with a matching green skirt made from four layers of silk chiffon. The...

Loretta di Lorenzo Gold Tone Tailored Dress Size 42 in italian size range Composition: Acetate Silk

Gorgeous colorful printed silk sheath dress by Michael Novarese. Halter neckline with keyhole detail. Fully lined in silk with hand sewn couture stitching. Bows at the back of the st...

A fabulous black silk dress by Guy Laroche. It it is semi fitted with long sleeves with zippers at the wrists, light shoulder padding and front hip pockets incorporated into the pr...

A candy colored confection smack dab between pink and lavender, this little trifle is similar to a Christian Dior Haute Couture gown that debuted at the 2011 Resort/Cruise show in Sh...

A rare, new 1950s dress and coat set from Lillie Rubin in a black silk damask flower pattern. The dress is semi fitted with a matching belt, a bateau ne...

This elegant shift dress was created by Pierre Balmain in his 1960s heyday. Extolled for the sculptural quality that characterises his work, Balmain lovingly described dressmaking as...

An alluring, yet fully-covered gown for those brides who seek modesty without looking mousy, this wedding gown was custom-made for a 1951 bride who valued discretion and beauty in equal measure. Though this gown pre-dates Kelly's, it is strikingly similar to the Helen Rose gown Grace Kelly wore to her wedding to Prince Ranier in 1956. Ivory lace wedding dress with high neckline and narrow Peter Pan collar with 33 working covered buttons from navel to throat; illusion sleeves, upper back and upper chest with interior attached ivory camisole beneath. Pointed sleeves with 8 working covered buttons at each forearm; lightly puffed shoulders with petite interior shoulder pads. V-shaped front and rear waist seam with gentle gathers in back; free-hanging lace overlay skirt with cathedral train. Skirt fully lined in free-hanging ivory acetate with additional rear tulle lining for fullness. Matching Juliet cap...

Beautiful 1950s LILLI DIAMOND ivory French lace wiggle dress! Wonderful fit hugs the body in all the right places, and was constructed to really fl...

COUTURE c.1920’s One-of-a-kind Champagne Silk Floral Glass Beaded Rhinestone Flapper Dress Circa: 1920’s Style: Flapper Dress Color(s): Champagne Lined: No Unmarked Fabric Conten...

This absolutely divine, one-of-a-kind vintage 1960s gown is crafted of trompe-l'œil silk organza that has been embroidered all over to look like lac...

A gorgeous 2 piece set skirt and camisole set from Coty award winner designer Fabrice's Couture collection in black semi sheer silk covered in glass beads and with sequin accents. Th...

Although designed for safety aboard ship, this collectible Moschino dress can come in handy at your next cocktail event. Locator, whistle, inflator and resuscitator all at your finge...

Quintessential Timeless Retro Satin Glamour Gown from the 1940's. Of Silk Satin with twist detail at waist which extends onto hips with horsehair supported bands. Strong shoulders wi...

Michael Kors Vintage Runway SS92 USA size Medium but fits closer to a size Small Pristine Measurements in inches laying flat: length 34, smallest of waist 13, hips 16. Can stretch 2 ...

An unusual and discretely colorful party dress despite its dark hue, the dress features a silver ombré satin underskirt, which mellows to a pale lavender near the hemline. Even bette...

Step into iconic 1990s glamour with this Thierry Mugler Paris dress from the Spring/Summer 1997 collection. Rendered in bold chartreuse, the piece features Mugler’s signature sculpte...

Chic 1960s DYNASTY paisley bright colorful silk sleeveless shift dress ! Features a tailored bodice, with hidden metal zipper up the back and hook-and-eye closure. POCKETS at each si...

Offering a Mariano Fortuny (Labeled) Gauze Sleeveless Coat Vest. Label on the shoulder inside seam. Murano Bead on tie string.

With Taylor’s neck and waistline, Hepburn’s sleeves and Kelly’s lace, this wedding gown has all the requisites of a 1950s heirloom. We love how the uneven, graduated hemline and der...

Yellow silk and lurex jacquard evening dress with embellished belt with silver lurex small balls ( apparently blueberries) embellishements. Snap and hook and eye on both side. Top p...

It's all in the details ... and the details of this Christian LaCroix suit are to die for! The heavy brown wool jacket is a double breasted military style with a large black velvet ...

Demi Couture hunter / forest green silk velvet sleeveless evening gown! Tailored bodice with rhinestone details and rhinestone encrusted ring at left waist. Slit up the front center ...