20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

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 ...

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...

Step into the disco fever of the 1970s with this stunning Loris Azzaro jersey gown, a true Studio 54 showstopper. Rendered in rich cobalt blue, this glamorous piece features strategi...

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...

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,...

Chanel Grecian inspired gown from the 1990s, collection 18. Pleated black silk chiffon with black cut velvet 1.5" thick straps. V neckline with an empire w...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Amazing 1990s Valentino little black shirt dress from Holt Renfrew Canada. Top is black chiffon with a pussy bow tie, sheer bishop sleeves and delicate ruching at shoulders. Jet blac...

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...

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 ...

Prada purple draped silk dress featuring dark purple silk, draped detailing, boat neck, short sleeves ,seperated belted waist, straight hem. Circa 1990's ...

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...

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...

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...

Vintage 80's Bob Mackie Boutique Black Fully Beaded Silk Evening Dress Gown Designer size 6 ( modern size will be smaller - pls. read measurements). Hand Beaded, Thousands of Black B...

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...

Circa 1990. France Majestic evening or formal long dress in scarlet silk chiffon by Maison Alexis de Fursac in Paris from the 1990s. Pleated boat neckline at the bust, long sleeves b...

This luxurious ensemble is crafted from lush lime-green velvet and adorned with shimmering clear sequins that catch the light like fragments of broken glass. The maxi dress features ...

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 ...

Scassi Boutique 1990s black silk brocade and black Guipure evening gown. From the 1990s, this gorgeous gown has a very romantic look. Square neck dress with a fitted lace and brocade...

Rare vintage 1980s black, white and red strapless dress by Pierre Balmain. Embroidered scroll detail. Fully lined with side zip and hook closure. Th...

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...

This is a gorgeous sapphire blue sequin and beaded gown by Louis Feraud. It has a rounded neckline in the front with a deep V in the back. The chest, upper arms and back V are fra...

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

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...

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 ...

Chic early 90s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche lipstick red cotton sleeveless trapeze tent dress ! Pockets at each side of the hips. Simply slip this rare beauty over your head. Easy ...

A fabulous shoulder baring black dress from Thierry Mugler Couture. The dress is semi fitted with flattering vertical seaming slightly flares to the he...

Chic 60s Judy Wayne 60s sweater dress! Ribbed, with camel and maroon stripes at collar, hem, and cuffs. A-Line shape makes for a very flattering look. Tail...

Beautiful vintage early 90s JAMES PURCELL black silk velvet and lace strapless dress! Features some of the most beautiful black French lace I have ever seen on the overskirt! Black s...

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...

Vintage Gucci by Tom Ford 1998 Black Leather Strap Dress. Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Spring Summer 1998 Black Leather Long Slip Dress. As seen Similar on runway of this collection. F...

A wonderful chic cocktail option, this unlabelled haute couture dress is made of a refined shade of pastel green silk crepe. The flattering 60’s shift silhouette is enhanced with a b...

Tom Ford for Gucci Sexy Cut Out Cocktail Dress Designer size - L ( run small, please check measurements ). Black Stretch Jersey, Double Layered Skirt, Simple Slip On. Measurements: W...

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...

Original 1920s lame dress in gold, sage green, pale blue and dusk pink. Unlined, the fabric is light and airy, and the unusual construction of the gow...

Designed by John Galliano for the Givenchy Couture spring/summer 1997 collection; his last collection for the label. Galliano only designed for the fashion house for 2 years which ma...

Bustier wedding dress in guipure and beadwork ( beads, rhinestone and sequins) Acetate lining and tulle petticoat ( attached to the dress) Boned on the side and back and wired bra ....

Gold printed lamé draped evening dress. No fabric composition tag but the lining is probably rayon and the second lining in soft tulle. Bow on the shoulder. Draped on the bust and ga...

1976 Valentino Beije Cream Dress Totally made in italy in size US 10

Chic 1950s ADELE SIMPSON black silk two piece blouse and skirt! Features a tailored 3/4 sleeves blouse with tie at center neck. Silk Covered buttons up the front center. High waisted...

Amazing vintage ball gown custom made for 1950s opera singer Alberta Hopkins. Net overdress is heavily embellished with glossy and textured black seq...

Vintage printed chiffon and gold chain bustier cocktail's dress with Chanel "boutique" label Back width = 40cm French Size 40

A fabulous black silk dress from John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has adjustable straps with silver Dior inscribed buckles at the shoulders and back of each strap plus a center ...

La Perla vintage silk nightgown dress Size 3 Excellent condition, a couple of micro-spots, see photo

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Runway Vintage Cold-Shoulder Striped Bodycon Mini Dress Alaïa cold-shoulder bodycon dress with striped print throughout, squared neckline, short sleeves and...

LANVIN 22. Faubourg St. Honoré _ PARIS 60s/70s Long printed velvet dress with large shocking pink and ruby red roses on a brown and gray background Round ne...

Circa 1905/1910 England A nice Tea Gown of an English Lady dating from the early twentieth century. Grey satin and muslin printed circular patterns. Effect of an apron and bib embel...

A stunning black silk dress in a linear geometric pattern by Collette Dinnigan. It is a slip style dress with black straps and rows of horizontal lines joined by rows of faggoting o...

A fabulous black full length silk jersey dress from Gianni Versace Couture. It has lots of detail including a side cut out at the waist and an asymmetric neckline with a lower V in ...

Jeran 1990s Rainbow Beaded Gown with Marching Jacket. Showcasing rainbow beadwork, this gown is the perfect choice for any red carpet event. Spaghetti straps with open scoop back. M...

Versace ATELIER Runway Black Beaded Gown S/S 1999 Collection Italian Size 38 - US 4 Actual Runway sample worn by Carmen Kaas Color: Black Retail back in 1999 was $57,600 Meas...

Unusual is a great way to describe this coral jersey dress with a Middle Eastern inspired print. The scenes depicted include a mother and child, a man leading a donkey, two people d...

From Halston's Fall/Winter 1997 collection, this rare and breathtaking strapless gown was designed by Randolph Duke and originally debuted on the runway worn by Helena Christensen. T...

Beautiful RANDOLPH DUKE 1990s black silk jersey and mesh 3/4 sleeves evening gown ! Features nude mesh on the back with hundreds of hand-sewn rhinestones. Hidden zipper up the side. ...