20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Presenting a fabulous grey Dolce & Gabbana wool dress. From the Fall/Winter 1998 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway on Hedvig Marie Maigre. Designed with a midi cu...

This vintage dress from Nina Ricci Boutique edition is styled with an overlayer, 2 side pockets on the attached underdress with a closing zipper at the back. At the end of sleeves is...

Museum-Worthy 1980s Jean Paul Gaultier Pour Equator Maxi black Dress in lycra, with silk bow, knitted sleeves and tulle skirt. Size 44 IT. Condition: Overall...

Great suit designed by Pierre Cardin in the 1980s, made in France. ORIGINAL LABEL. The suit is made entirely of wool and consists of two pieces: the cape and the skirt. The skirt is ...

Fantastic mid 1970s burgundy ruffle maxi dress! Features intricate ruffle details on the front and back. Hidden metal zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Great with sandals...

This beautifully made 1930s black lace maxi dress is one of the best we have had for some time. Gowns of this era are extremely collectable, particularly when they’re in such rare ex...

An ingenious design, this dress features a draped shoulder-to-shoulder scarf that may be worn in the back, the front, or even on the head for three different and completely captivati...

This rare 1970s custom dress by Reinhard Luthier—renowned for his role in French haute couture and as co-founder of Azzaro Couture—exemplifies his daring vision and mastery of color....

This Victor Costa gown is composed of an off white layered mesh with iridescent cascading beaded applique. There is a center back zipper closure with interior boning and bra. In gr...

Printed cocktail dress in silver and gold brocade with pearl button and lurex passementerie in the middle front. Silk lining. SIZE 38/40 (Fr) M/L

From the 1990s, this black velvet Bob Mackie gown set is comprised of a gorgeous form-fitting sleeveless black velvet gown and a matching bolero jacket with ostrich feather trim. The...

Vintage Halston Multi color sequins in red, blue, silver on sheer meshJacket/ Cardigan and black velvet wrap skirt. Perfect for studio 54 party or holiday cocktail event. Fit size : ...

Lanvin Paris Mod 1970s vibrant foliage vine print poly knit gown The chic poly knit gown is designed with a row of matching fabric covered buttons that run down the front Designed ...

John Galliano black acetate evening slip dress with spaghetti straps and scoop neckline. Spring-Summer 1997

1950s Suzy Perette Red Silk Cocktail Dress w Full Skirt & Artful Draping: This stunning iconic 50s style dress has a chic apron-like décolletage with b...

Product Details: Thierry Mugler Dress - 1980s Vintage - Scalloped Detailing / Front & Back Dress + Neckline Hem - Panelled Top Stitching / Front & Back Dress - Stretch Fishnet Shoul...

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...

Chic 1960s black velvet and gold sequined long sleeve tunic dress! Features soft cotton velvet, with gold embroidered panel down the front center. Hundreds of large hand-sewn gold se...

This elegant Chanel monochrome evening dress was ordered directly from the spectacular Fall 1996 Haute Couture show, held at the Ritz, Paris, in January of that year. It is a long sleeve version of Look 52 and in all other respects is the same as the runway presentation design. Anna Wintour felt that the 1996 Haute Couture collection marked a change in the industry, writing in her editor’s letter for Vogue that this collection “moved daringly and definitively away from the plain, minimal, and vulnerable look that has characterised so many clothes over the past five years”. Even for haute couture, there is an incredible level of craftmanship in this dress which took 140 hours to make plus over 200 hours for the embroidery. The renowned French atelier, Hurel, created and hand-worked the design for Chanel. We understand the price for this dress was over $100,000 and that was back in 1996. The fabric is a translucent silk-chiffon, the top half and the long-sleeves are in charcoal black, and the handkerchief-hem skirt is in a soft, warm white hue. The cloth is detailed with abstract geometric forms in fine chain-stitch embroidery in contrasting monochrome tones that fall the length of the dress. Every single one hand-embellished along the edges with tiny, rounded beads and we estimate several thousand to be present on the dress. The slim cuffs...

Amazing 80s strapless cotton watercolor floral printed ruched dress! This dress is so flattering, it is insane! Ruching up the bodice is super slimming! Beautiful print, with vivid c...

This absolutely stunning vintage 1950s tulle one-shoulder gown is unmatched in its romantic drama, and completely unique— you won't find another one like it. The tulle is complete wi...

Stunning Valentino white silk crepe gown from the 1990's. Sleeveless with a v neckline that is hand embellished with a 0.5" silver sequin and beaded trim that reflects the light beau...

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...

▪ Brand: Vivienne Westwood Gold Label ▪ Creative Director: Vivienne Westwood ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1996 ▪ Fabric: Black Lace, Nude Satin ▪ Details: One-shoulder corset top adorn...

Chic vintage 1960s lime green shift dress! Flattering shilouette, with amazing details! Features hand-sewn iridescent sequins and beads at bust, with...

Silk chiffon evening dress with flower print and scarf. Zip closure on the left + hook&eye and snap on the top. Split on the middle front, lenght= 53cm Scarf size: 160cm X 54cm SIZE ...

Sexy late 90s DOLCE & GABBANA D&G black rayon jersey plunging beaded / sequin evening gown ! Features multiple layers of soft stretch jersey. Iridescent sequins and beads hand-sewn a...

Azzedine Alaia black viscose above-the-knee figure hugging dress with chenille net panels, turtle neck and zip fastening. Fall-Winter 1989

NINA RICCI - (Made in France) Yellow-tone ziberline evening set. Bustier dress top with a high-waist effect, overlaid with a loose-fitting blouse embroidered with translucent pearls....

Ceil Chapman vintage 1950s sleeveless black boatneck dress with skinny straps at top shoulder and crossed pleat detail at front and back bodice. Skirt i...

Vintage Bob Mackie Fully Embellished Long Dress Gown Designer sizes 6 and 8 ( modern size will be smaller - pls. check measurements). Hand Beaded, 100% Silk, Navy Blue Sequins Backg...

▪ Azzedine Alaia black rayon knitted bodycon dress ▪ Red ribbon and bow graphic ▪ Centre back leg slit with concealed zipper ▪ Long sleeves ▪ Calf length ▪ Size Medium ▪ Fall-Win...

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

An iconic dress from the S/S 1988 Luxe collection, this piece is a gorgeous example of Lacroix's extravagant aesthetic. Cut to create an hourglass figure, the bodice pushes up the breasts and cinches in the waist, while the full skirt flares out above the hips. Made from a thick textured cotton pique in red with white polka dots, this also features black grosgrain bows and a center front zip. Impeccably constructed inside and out with an amazing fully lined bustier bodice, a full built-in inner foundation and multiple layered crinoline underskirts with black lace trims, this is an exquiste and very collectible piece that will instantly transform its wearer into a knockout. Reference Photos: (1-2) Christian Lacroix Luxe...

Designed by Tom Ford Sold by Skof.Archive Fall Winter 1999 Dress Runway Piece Halter neck leather mini dress Sleeveless Open back design Vertical open line ...

A pretty rose silk dress by Charles Cooper. It is sleeveless with applique flowers around the neckline and low back. It has a straight skirt, small piped belt, back zipper and it i...

Oscar de la Renta Gilt Floral Reembroidered Lace Mini Baby Doll Dress from the 1960's. Designed as a mini with full sheer sleeves with a faux bolero edged in elaborate gold bullion and rhinestone trim with gilt hoops. Opens down front with hooks and snaps with built in tulle crinoline. Retailed by L.A. Schulman, White Plains...

Calling all WINE LOVERS!!! Amazing early 90s novelty print mini dress with an allover print of red and white wine bottles and glasses! The perfect statement piece that looks amazing ...

A vintage Mid-Century ivory color silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial kimono. One of a kind hand crafted. Fabulous museum quality ceremonial piece in pure silk with intricat...

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

Circa 1975 - 1980 France - England Scarlet red and blue wool knit day dress signed Miss Féraud by Rembrandt, British branch of the famous French House.  Straight day dress, long slee...

▪ John Galliano black evening dress and shawl ▪ Spring-Summer 1999 ▪ Constructed from black floral silk jacquard ▪ Double-layered ▪ Large drape to one hip ▪ Floor-length skirt ▪ Plunging cowl...

Exceptional, deep-plum jersey gown with deep V neckline, billowy sleeves and wrap belt from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1970's. Labeled a French size 36". Approximate measu...

Romantic mid 1990s novelty garden print strapless silk chiffon maxi dress gown! Features a tan iridescent chiffon over a maroon silk underlay. Pretty garden themed print, with lamps ...

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

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

A fun vintage gown by Susan Small.The dress is in a colourful patchwork print, and has a v neckline, cap sleeves, a self fabric tie belt, frill at the hem, and a central back zip.

Vintage 1990s pleated iridescent cocktail dress by Jacques Molko. Fully lined with rear zip closure, built-in brassier with hook closure, and zip closure at wrists. 63% polyethylene ...

BALMAIN - (Made in France) Green silk satin evening dress sewn with rhinestones. A Haute Couture Collection circa 1985 under the artistic direction of Erik Mortensen. Composition and...

This very early 1970s lace maxi dress was made by British label Jean Varon and is a beautiful example of the designer's penchant for romantic detailing, synonymous with his work duri...

Chic vintage 80s ADOLFO for SAKS 5TH AVENUE navy blue and white zig zag print short sleeve knit dress! Features a fitted bodice with lots of stretch and a forgiving skirt. Mock gold ...

▪ Archival Alexander McQueen evening dress ▪ 'The Hunger' collection, Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Crafted from black fluid acetate jersey fabric ▪ Features a nude nylon-mesh ...

- John Galliano Spring Summer 1998 collection - Sold by Gold Palms Vintage - Black viscose blend midi godet dress - Sweetheart neckline - Silk organza trim - Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - U...

This vibrant 1960s yellow lined Mod-style mini dress is by popular US designer Geoffrey Beene celebrated for his craftsmanship, attention to detail and relaxed wearable designs. This...

1960 Helena Barbieri Shocking Pink Silk Chiffon Column Gown w/ Waterfall Back: Double layer silk chiffon with silk satin bodice. Crepe fitted sheath ski...

This truly eye-catching 1960's silk evening dress by Nina Ricci, rendered in a striped black and brown silk velvet pattern with brown silk chiffon striped accents is the perfect piec...

A fabulous black dress encircled around it's V neckline with an off white question mark with the dot of the question mark dangling cleverly below it. The dress has 3/4 length sleeve...

Fabulous early 1970s lightweight wool boho chic paisley print maxi dress! Features a red background with vibrant hues of blue, green, yellow and orange throughout. Open back reveals ...

This sparkling 1960's silver lurex and white organza brocade dress in a paisley pattern, is the perfect little number to add a touch of sparkle to your wardrobe. The deep V shaped...

A gorgeous colorful silk skirt by Gianni Versace in a pattern of abstract shapes and flowers. It is pencil style with a waistband and button closing, side zipper and silk lining. F...