20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

A fabulous bodycon dress in black silk eyelet by Gianni Versace Couture. It has a plunging neckline with lacing and straps crossing at the upper back. The dress has flattering seam...

Jean Paul Gaultier black one shoulder gown with attached pouch 100% rayon 31" bust, 26" waist, 25" hips, 66" length Condition: Excellent siz...

Stunning extremely rare MUGLER gown - charged with seduction and kinetic electricity. This dress is breathtaking: a body-skimming column of illusion and intent, sheathed in a graphic...

Beautiful vintage NINA RICCI 1980s red and black flower printed drop waist 1920s style flapper inspired dress! Features red and black floral print throughout. Hidden buttons up the f...

1960s Black fringe tassel cocktail dress The chic retro cocktail dress is designed with contiguous stationary fringe that covers the bodice and back side The midsection is dis...

Shocking pink draped cocktail dress with ruffles. Main fabric and lining composition: acétate. Zip in the middle back. Boned on the side. Bra inside the bustier. SIZE M

Rendered in the softest shade of pistachio coloured tulle and decorated with chartreuse green faille ribbon, this original 1950's tulle dress is the perfect piece for that special oc...

A stunning black silk dress from Estevez. The neckline has 2 fringe edged overlapping panels at the center front and the back is low cut. Intricate seaming creates a clever figure enhancing fit with princess seaming...

Stunning vintage Ceil Chapman dress in metallic gold and red silk. Darling cut with full sleeves and a flared skirt. Details: Partially Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size:...

Long stretch dress with deep shawl collar from the 90's by Romeo Gigli Long sleeves with ribbons on the hems 75% wool 22% polyester 3% lycra


▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1998 ▪ Fabric: Lurex, Knit ▪ Size: S-M ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ Mannequin: 183 ...

Stunning vintage 1970s Mr. Blackwell sheer silk chiffon dress in what appears to be hand painted fabric. Optional cape detail that snaps on and off. Fully lined with rear zip and hoo...

Beautiful vintage 90s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture quality metallic silver gray strapless evening gown! Features a fitted boned lace bodice with silver sequins hand-sewn throughout. Flatt...

Beautiful vintage 1940s demi couture navy blue and light pink short sleeve crepe gown! Features a gathered sweetheart neckline with pale pink lace above the bust. Pale pink ruffle al...

Incredibly chic 1920s 20s silk vintage dress! Classic drop waist style with a side bow at the waist. Tie at neck. Ivory silk with pastel blue, pink, yellow and green vertical stripes throughout. Fantastic "Great Gatsby" style. The perfect alternative to the traditional 20s flapper dress...

A beautiful black silk dress with beaded straps from Gianni Versace Couture. It is a simple dress that skims the body with 2 straps at each shoulder mad...

Exceptional 1960s RODRIGUES for NEIMAN MARCUS silk chiffon A-line babydoll dress! Features vibrant colors of yellow, chartreuse green, purple, and orange. Flower prints mixed with ge...

Jaw dropping, show stopping, body hugging, little black ALAIA dress. Luxurious heavy-weight knit. Sexy skin-bearing plunging neckline. Circa 1990s. Unlined, in excellent condition. S...

Valentino black silk evening gown, Spring Summer 1999 Modelled by Fernanda Tavares on the runway Full-length black skirt in raw silk Bodice is fitted and is made of a nude silk under...

Cut from airy sheer silk chiffon, this rare 1977 Spring-Summer Saint Laurent Rive Gauche maxi dress is shirred from under the chest to the hips for a flattering - though comfortable ...

An Indian inspired gown with a colorful metallic semi shear silk organza top, and a violet floor length silk taffeta skirt. Belted with a gold leather clas...

Iconic and rare Fall Winter 1994 ruffled lurex minidress from "On liberty" collection by Vivienne Westwood Floral embossed applications Inner corset No composition tag, viscose lurex

Beautiful and rare vintage STEPHEN BURROWS matte silk jersey and chiffon orange / marigold maxi dress ! Features a jersey bodice with a tiered ...

THIERRY MUGLER ICONIC 1980’S CUT OUT DRESS WITH CRYSTAL STRASS DROP AND CURVED HEM SIZE 40 FR Amazing Thierry Mugler 1980’s fitted dress. High neckline with cut out at front with cr...

An exceptional formal gown from Bob Mackie Boutique, this ice blue column dress is a testament to the designer’s mastery of theatrical glamour and intricate hand-finishing. Rendered ...

Stunning 1960's Italian Couture sheath dress from the Roman couturier Balestra. Pieces by Renato Balestra are very hard to find, especially examples of his earlier work like this dre...

Stunning vintage couture maxi dress by Andre Laug with handwritten details on the inside of the dress. This piece is numbered and was likely a custom couture piece for a client. Hand...

Late 90s Bill Blass Brown, Purple and Green Long sleeve lace gown. Perfect for Black tie, or wedding. - silk charmeuse - lace fit size 4 Measurements: Bust fit 34” / Waist 27” /Hip ...

Exceptional 1970s lipstick red MIKE BENET chiffon gown! Grecian Goddess style, with asymmetrical layers of red chiffon throughout. Amazing movement, with heavy attention to detail. F...

Classic 1940's ditsy floral grid printed cotton wrap dress by American icon, Bonnie Cashin. Teal blue and green print. Wrap closure, unlined. Light areas of fading throughout. Good v...

Navy blue crêpe beaded cocktail dress with silk chiffon sleeve. Snap closure on the cuffs. SIZE L

Absolutely remarkable vintage Oscar de la Renta gown! Beautiful black silk velvet skirt, with a pleated asymmetrical chiffon bodice. Sli...

This stunning vintage late 1940s/early 1950s lace gown is defined by the most romantic off-the-shoulder draped swag, which can be worn a number of ways, or removed entirely— it can s...

Beautiful extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses"- The most elegantly dramatic evening gown! High quality black velvet dress, super dram...

A rare vintage Italian evening gown dating to the 1990s, crafted in vibrant candy-pink chiffon and entirely hand-embellished with tonal sequins. T...

Sexy 90s JANINE OF LONDON for LILLIE RUBIN silver gray crushed velvet metallic bodycon dress! Features the softest crushed velvet that stretches to fit. Has what first appears to be ...

PACO RABANNE striking sleeveless maxi dress featuring a silver foil-printed surface that creates a shimmering, metallic grid reminiscent of chain mail. The foil overlay is applied to...

Halston, iconic clouds dress in stormy grey & cream with iridescent sequins from the mid 1970s. This dress is unusual as the grey is a bit darker than the dove gray that is seen more...

Beautiful early 70s ADELE SIMPSON blue and silver metallic silk lurex sleeveless maxi dress ! Features peacock feathers / fan prints throughout. Hidden metal zipper down the back wit...

Rendered in a truly iconic silhouette this original 1940's black crepe silk dress, embellished with rose gold tone metal studs, is just the piece to add to your cocktail collection. ...

Created by Christian Lacroix during his tenure at Jean Patou in the early 1980s, this haute couture gown exemplifies the designer’s theatrical romanticism and technical mastery. The ...

Circa 1970/1972 France Courrèges Haute Couture day dress in thick orange jersey from the early 1970s. Straight sleeveless cut, pleated tabs at the shoulders and slightly flared on th...

A fabulous black silk dress by Thierry Mugler. It is a semi fitted dress with an asymmetric jagged edge neckline outlined in black velvet and a straight skirt. It is fully lined in s...

A fun vintage dress by British designer Amanda Wakeley. The dress is in a yellow and white print silk and has spaghetti straps and layers of fabric so the the dress moves with you. ...

Sensational 50s demi couture crimson red crushed velvet full length mermaid evening dress! Features luxurious crushed silk velvet, with a form fitting bodice and skirt. Dramatic flar...

Beautiful vintage late 1980s LOUIS FERAUD lipstick red silk chiffon sleeveless dress and large shawl! Features a flattering ruched bodice with thin spaghetti straps at each shoulder....

This exquisite Bob Mackie creation epitomizes 1970s glamour with its pristine white silhouette and intricate beadwork. The elegant V-neckline and flowing long sleeves offer timeless ...

Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...T...

An extremely rare Museum worthy treasure of Manfred Thierry Mugler’s early mastery, this black linen gown from the Spring/Summer 1982 Collection stands as one of the designer’s most ...

Lucien LeLong Art Deco lame broche cocktail dress about 1925. In autumnal tones, with orangey gold and silver metallic cubist patterns along its h...

Model in video is a US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall. Lots of stretch to fit up to a Size 8 / 10 Absolutely sensational late 1960s / early 1970s black jersey couture palazzo leg jumpsuit...

Robert David Morton Draped Jersey Gown in semi sheer nylon jersey with draped bodice and full skirt in vibrant colorful florals. Fabric is draped down neckline and interlaces to cont...

Stunning late 1970s BOB MACKIE for NEIMAN MARCUS lipstick red silk moire strapless evening dress! Perfectly tailored corset bodice, and full free skirt are extremely flattering, and ...

Sensational vintage 1960s BILL BLASS metallic silk A-Line dress or jacket! Features fabulous abstract prints in warm hues of gold, brown, silver, and bronze throughout. Soft brown mi...

Incredible vintage 80s ENRICO COVERI white and black polka dot printed dress! Features all over polka dots, with white silk grosgrain ribbon detail at bust. Super flattering bodice, ...

Bustier evening dress in silver and black sequin. Main fabric composition: 90% nylon, 10% spandex. Lining composition: 100% acetate. Invisible zip closure on the middle back + hook...

This phenomenal dress by Yohji Yamamoto, dating to 1990, is made from a jet-black, densely woven tropical-weight wool gabardine. It’s the kind of piece that usually only shows up in ...

This stunning 1971 Loris Azzaro haute couture gown is made from taupe jersey with soft gathers under the bust that give it a clean, elongated shape. The neckline, waist, and cuffs ar...


▪ Brand: John Galliano ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Silk ▪ Size: approx. FR34/36 - UK6/8 - US2/4 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very G...

Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre spring summer 1994 runway black silk evening dress. A white version was presented on th...