20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Delicate creamy silk chiffon dress with a sheer blush lace bodice, long sleeves and a deep-V nude illusion lining by Sandra Sage. Partially lined with rear...

A fabulous brown parachute skirt from Comme des Garcons, CDG AD 1990 collection. The skirt is full comprised of draped, asymmetric, overlapping layers ...

Beautiful vintage Hermès lycra sleeveless mini dress, from 90s period. This light turquoise/yellow/cream baroque print Hermes dress is in perfect conditio...

The perfect black maxi dress, by Jack Bryan! This jet black jersey dress features embroidery on the flattering bust, and continue onto the waist around the front and back. Sleek long...

Vintage Lillie Rubin ribbed knit dress. A gorgeous fiery shade of orange. Metallic gold lurex thread throughout. Vneck collar long sleeves. Gold piping along neckline &am...

Bustier cocktail dress in black lace and red lycra with beads. Fabric composition: 100% polyester. Zip middle back and boned. NEW WITH TAG SIZE 44 (It) 40 (F...

Sensational vintage early 90s OLEG CASSINI lipstick red silk chiffon fully beaded evening gown / dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn beads and sequins throughout. Sheer mesh abov...

▪ Gianni Versace Yellow checkered Oroton chainmail evening mini dress ▪ 100% Aluminium, 100% Silk ▪ Amber crystal embellishments ▪ Ruched side seam with leg slit ▪ Built-in waist ...

This Fe Zandi cocktail dress is composed of black lace with a nude tone silk base. The lace features beaded applique with sequins and a scalloped edge. There are sheer sleeve, with...

Amazing vintage early 90s LILLIE RUBIN black beaded, sequined, and pearled silk cocktail flapper dress! Heavily hand beaded black seed beads throughout the skirt. Gold and silver sequins and beads hand-sewn onto the bodice in a tromp o...

Amazing and rare 1960s does 1920 vintage 'Roaring 20s' demi couture dress! There is so much detail to this gem! Most of the sewing was done by hand. Intricate drop waist detail with ...

A fabulous little black dress from Oleg Cassini. A semi fitted dress with an over bodice comprised of dozens of 1/3" vertical finished strips of fabric draping over it creating a bl...

Chic early 70s DONALD BROOKS ivory off-white 3/4 sleeves crepe dress ! Features a tailored bodice, with a Grecian inspired waistband. Hidden zipper up the back with fabric covered bu...

Sexy 90s custom made black jersey cut-out gown! Crystal rhinestone beaded halter neckline, with a matching beaded and sequined waistband. Cut-outs at the side, with a plunging neckli...

Chic 1950s black French lace cocktail dress! Features luxurious black French lace, with a fitted bodice and flattering forgiving skirt. Full metal zipper with hook-and-eye closure. C...

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...

Chic vintage early 90s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gache YSL leopard cheetah animal print black, grey and white silk dress ! Wrap style that buttons up the front. Pussycat bow ties at center front neck. Hidden zipper at each sleeve cuff. Great alone or belted. The pictured vintage YSL velvet...

Geoffrey Beene, gold lurex knit ensemble, having an elastic puckering mid elbow sleeved, boat neck top and a gathered skirt. Top and skirt are edged in a go...

Vintage 1950s gold and yellow cocktail dress by Arnold Scaasi. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern XS. The bust measures 37", waist 23", hips 50" and the t...

From the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, this dress features a silver satin base and a sheer taupe mesh exterior. The strapless silver inner layer is visible through the mesh, giving ...

▪ Archival Jean Paul Gaultier Corset Dress ▪ Fall-Winter 1990 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Constructed from chestnut brown satin ▪ Conically embroidered bre...

Azzedine Alaïa Semi-Sheer Ribbed Dress, 1989 Extremely rare black ribbed knit dress from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1989 fall collection. Designed in his signature ...

This sheer black Donna Karan tank dress from late 1980s is crafted from stretch knit and entirely embellished with black sequins. Designed for a body-skimming fit, the piece features...

Vintage Blumarine sleeveless dress in black cotton blend with gorgeous crystals and metallic rhinestones detailing embellishments on the shoulders an...

Circa 1985/1990 France Ted Lapidus dress in thick printed silk satin. Artistic graphic of black lines on a white background, imitating thin and large brush strokes. Closes with five ...

▪ Gianni Versace turquoise orchid print maxi dress ▪ 62% Rayon, 25% Acetate, 13% Nylon ▪ Cowl neck ▪ External corsetry boning on right side ▪ High leg slit on left side ▪ IT 38 - FR ...

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 ...

Chic vintage cocktail dress by Sydney North with a car wash flapper-inspired "fringe" detail and drop waist. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: Not Marked...

Escada black velvet bustier bodice, taffeta ruffle mini skirt cocktail dress marked size 36. Sassy mini cocktail dress from Escada, with a tight fitted boned black velvet bustier bod...

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1997 “La Poupée” Black Wool Illusion Cutout Cocktail Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 1997 “La Poup...

Vintage 1930s dress - Black net evening dress with silk appliqué ruffles - Lined above waist V shaped back - Netted detailing form the waist dow...

Amazing and rare 1960s EMILIO PUCCI short sleeve velvet A-Line dress! Features the signature kaleidoscope print, with the Pucci signature sporadically throughout. Pucci velvet pieces...

A beautiful black dress from Bill Blass. It has long sleeves with zipper wrists and a subtle A line skirt. It is semi fitted with large silk circular insets on each side waist match...

A stunning evening gown by Christian Lacroix. The dress is in a wonderful gold lace with black silk lining. It has a side zip opening and chain shoulder straps- these could be change...

In the manner of Sonia Delaunay. e xciting voided Deco pattern throughout Velvet edging at the neckline and sleeve ends. Tied velvet belt with loops. Zipper in back and two pocket...

Circa 1968-1970. France André Courrèges Couture Future day dress in thick beige jersey dating from the late 1960s. Sleeveless high-waisted straight cut, V-neckline and placket under ...

A Gorgeous 1990s numbered Dior Haute Couture cocktail dress by Gianfranco Ferre': Micro-pleated silk tulle strapless bust, silk velvet "corset style" waist and forest green silk taff...

Very rare, floral-printed, silk mousseline, haute couture dress designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to 1990 as seen on the spring couture runway in a different print. Dress best fi...

Givenchy couture gown from the 1980's. The gown has a black velvet bodice, pink and black cut velvet floral detail wrap drape skirt with a black satin bow at the hip. The skirt is li...

Classic, jet-black, knit wool dress with crocheted detail from Alaia dating to the 1990's. Size 'S'. Approximate measurements: bust 32", waist 22", hips 32' and length is 33" - howev...

Designed by Donatella Versace for the fall/winter 1998 runway collection. Black alpaca wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmetric plastic sequin embellishments in various shapes and siz...

Tom Ford for Gucci Evening Dress. 1997/1998 Fall/Winter collection Gucci by Tom Ford Made in Italy. The product is marked 42 it. Features: Used, very good Previously belonged to ano...

Important Bob Mackie late 70s/early 80s dress! From the era of Mackie's 'hype,' this dress mirrors his femininity, and attention to detail. Cotton la...

A Winter Wonderland stunning long dress designed by Margaretha Ley, paired with a long cardigan from Escada. Made from fabrics like cotton, nylon, viscose, and acetate. A luxurious...

Sexiest vintage DELLA ROUFGALI black sequined caged back 1990s Bodycon mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the entire dress. Crisscross caged back re...

She got married in a traditional white gown, modest flared suit, hooded green silk dress and a canary yellow babydoll, each of which was as spectacular as Elizabeth Taylor herself. B...

Such a pretty vintage Nina Ricci dress! Beautiful raspberry pink color, on a double breasted style! Attached bow belt wraps around the back, w...

▪ Chantal Thomass black ostrich feather 3 piece evening ensemble ▪ Felt saucer hat with ostrich feathers around the brim ▪ Velvet bustier corset with beaded tassel trim ▪ Bell ski...

Azzedine Alaïa, celebrated as the "King of Cling," was renowned for his meticulous attention to detail and mastery of the female form. His de...

This vintage 1980s silk satin gown references 1950s designs, giving classic Audrey Hepburn with so many sophisticated details— from the shelf bust, to the oversized bow detail, and t...

Circa 1980 France Elegant black silk velvet Chasuble evening dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) dating from the 1980s. Minimalist Chasuble cut with two large triang...

A pretty soft gold colour vintage brocade cocktail dress. The dress has a scallop edge opening with button fastenings. It has elbow length sleav...

An adorable black dress from Eloise Curtis. It is a scoop neck sleeveless shift with 2 rows of 12" fabric panels emanating from a band just under the bust line and a row of 14" pane...

This stunningly sensual black haute couture evening gown was designed by one of the true masters of 20th century couture, Yves Saint Laurent. Designed by YSL for his Fall/Winter 198...

1960s Pink & Aubergine Textured Silk Satin Gown w Beaded Structured Bust & Yellow Accent: A very sophisticated and unusual color palette was utilized for this 60s stunner in textured...

A favourite! This original 1950's tulle dress in the most breathtaking shade of coral tulle, embellished with trailing silk velvet and rayon corsage flowers, is a truly breathtaking piece to add to your vintage collection. The sweetheart neckline of the dress is framed by thin rayon shoulder straps, which are concealed by a stylised tulle shoulder wrap, which is sewn in along the front of the right hand shoulder strap, contouring the shoulder line and nape, to join the front of the left hand side shoulder strap with concealed press stud fastenings. The sweetheart neckline is accented by a curved border of corsage flowers along the right hand side, trailing diagonally along the bodice to join the side seam beneath the left hand side of the bust-line. The fitted and bone bodice boasts a rayon lining, upon which a layer of soft coral tulle pleats in a cross over design, finishing in a flutter of pleated tulle along the left hand side seam. The cinched in waistline, sets off the elegant line of the skirt, which boast gathered pleats from along the waist seam that drape along the ballerina length...

Atelier Versace; Red wool strapless bustier mini dress with transparent plastic trim and built in corset. Sold with a matching jacket with plastic yoke and silver zip fastenings. A...

Beautiful and flattering late 1950s vintage silk metallic wiggle dress! Incredible amount of detail was placed on the construction of this gem. Gorgeous golden bronze color. Definite...

This magnificent 1950's Chantilly lace and silk dress, in a palette of cream lace and apricot silk lining, accented by claw set silver rhinestones, this Howard Greer dress is a rare ...

CHANEL - Black lace dress with mid-length sleeves, a fitted waist and a flared skirt. Black silk slipdress edged with lace. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR/36FR. 1956 Fall-Winter H...