20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

This archival vintage dress was designed for Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring 1998 “Stromboli” collection - named after the Italian island beloved by the designers and emblematic of their se...

Rose Taft, based in the US had designed the most beautiful custom made evening dress, by hand, one by one, the couture way. This beautiful and very chic gown is draped to perfection ...

Extremely rare Jacqueline de Ribes evening gown dating to 1985. Entirely hand-finished, the construction reflects the level of craftsmanship one would expect from haute couture. Desi...

Night blue taffetas evening dress. Draped on the bust and waist. 2 taffetas bow on the back with a drag in the same fabric. Snap, hook&eye and snap ( covered with fabric) to close th...

This semisheer dress is Alber Elbaz's contemporized take on Yves Saint Laurent influential African collection of spring summer 1967. Black sequins , ...

Chic! Chanel 97c Karl Lagerfeld Cruise 1997 Black Evening Dress & Logo Buttons Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection: Chanel Cruise 1997 Country of production: France Chanel style: 97...

Circa 1923/1924 Paris Redingote evening dress in chimney sweep brown velvet embroidered in a champagne color by the famous Maison Worth. Ample straight cut, long sleeves, high collar...

Sleeveless wrapped and printed evening dress with beaded work. Fabric composition: 100% polyester. Snap to close it in the middle front. SHOW PROTOTYPE. SIZE XS

Late 1950s Pale Pink & Shocking Pink Silk Satin Column Gown w Foulard & Brooch: A gorgeous asymmetrically draped and pleated gown, one shoulder is covered by a graceful pleated foul...

Mostly gold with subordinate deep red accents. Fabric covered buttons top to bottom on front. Approximately US size 6

A rare Chanel Haute Couture dress from Karl Lagerfeld’s Autumn/Winter 1995–1996 collection - an extraordinary piece of 1990s couture history. Worn on the runway by Trish Goff, this luminous chartreuse Bianchini silk chiffon dress is entirely hand-embroidered by Maison Lesage in vertical cascades of silver bugle beads. The empire-line cut with wide straps highlights the décolleté, while the layered chiffon construction gives the dress fluid movement and lightness. Accompanied by its original matching silk tulle stole with beaded ends, this ensemble offers versatility: the stole may be worn draped as a shawl or styled as a veil, making the dress an exquisite option for a modern bride seeking a couture alternative to tradition. The creation of this dress required over 450 hours of craftsmanship - 200 hours of atelier work and 250 hours of embroidery by Lesage. Provenance: The Mouna Ayoub...

Black asymmetrical jersey evening dress with passementerie and fringes on the bottom. Zip in the middle back. SIZE 38 on the tag ( but more likely...

Unusual gown from the 1930's with metal stud detailing. A precursor of punk style, the detailing on this rayon crepe gown is as innovative as the off kilter...

Museum quality piece by iconic designer Roberto Capucci. Famed for his dramatic and architectural silhouettes. We rarely see this label let alone get to bring one home! Evening ense...

White sequin and tulle . Rayon lining. The skirt is made of tulle mixed with one lay of pale chiffon. The top is boned. Zip closure on the middle back + hook&eye. Fabric belt insi...

Amazing bordeaux/red velvet gold brocade gown We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore Details: Red velvet embroidered with ...

Black satin evening dress draped on the back . Main fabric composition ( satin) : 50% acetate, 50% rayon. the draped on the back is in shiny fabric, composition: 75% silk, 25% nylon...

Beautiful vintage Holly’s Harp late 70s (Spring 1978) royal blue silk jersey 3 piece ensemble! Crop top simply sips over the head, has a elastic waistband, and a single button closur...

Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits l...

An ethereal and rare Chanel creation from the Spring/Summer 1989 collection, designed under Karl Lagerfeld’s direction. This gown embodies timeless elegance, drawing inspiration from...

New with original store tags attached DOLCE & GABBANA F/W 1998 black sleeveless gown ! Features red heart shaped crystals and clear rhinestones at each shoulder. Scoop neck in the fr...

Bill Blass black evening dress with a soutache bodice and asymmetric front slit. Details: Fully Lined Side Zip Hook Closure/ Front Button Closure Marked Size: 6 Estimated S...

Collection Autumn Winter 1974 France Haute Couture Evening or cocktail dress in gold and silver lamé red silk crepe from the famous design house Jean Patou from the collection Autumn...

From the wonderful Donald Brooks, this gown is the absolute epitome of the sultry early seventies era of slinky jersey and halter necks. Brooks only designed for a very short time, ...

A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is semi fitted with a bateau neckline and a gradated draped ruffle wider at the front shoulder then narrowing to the h...

In the 1960s, the Paris-based revolutionary futurist haute-couture designers included Andre Courreges, Pierre Cardin and Paco Rabanne, who was the last to died in the 21st Century in...

A vibrant original 1950s silk chiffon couture made maxi-dress. The fabric is summery and playful; white and yellow daisies, red poppies and blue irises are set against a lust, dark g...

Chic beautiful 1960s pale blue lace + crepe + silk mini shift dress. Features a fitted bodice, with a lace overlay. Great fit, with an amazing amount o...

A gorgeous black moire full length opera coat. It has 15 round self covered buttons and loops closing up the front and an A line skirt portion. It is line...

Spring /Summer 1995 "Pin up” runway collection by John Galliano Black wool double breasted suit dress with signature “scissors” design. Sculptural shoulders and intricate covered buttons. Extremely rare collectors item. John Galliano first introduced the scissors design in Spring/ Summer 1986 and it was a repeated shape during his 1980s collections. There was speculation that bringing it back for this collection in 1995 was a hint that he planned to take the helm as Dior as the shape was originally inspired by a 1950s Dior...

Sensational vintage 60s VICTORIA ROYAL Couture Kelly green full length evening gown! Fitted bodice features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and...

A true beauty! This 1940s silk velvet dress features so much detail! Lace covered pocket at waist, encrusted with rhinestones. Shawl-like collar, with a matching adjustable belt. Bea...

A gorgeous orange light weight wool pant suit from Gianni Versace Couture. The lapel jacket has a front hook closure and lightly padded shoulders. The straight leg mid rise pants have 2 narrow curved...

White cotton crochet dress with black sequin edge on a black crochet base. Zip and hook&eye closure on the top middle front. SIZE M

An exquisite piece from the Christian Dior archives, this black gown from the Spring/Summer 1999 collection embodies the spirit of dark romance. Crafted in lustrous black crepe, it d...

This fabulous Valentino Spring 1991 gown was featured on the runway at the collection's debut in Paris. You can see this elegant piece grace the runway in this video we've embedded. ...

In muted shades of grey a fine jersey dress from Gianni Versace Couture. It has one shoulder with a silver metal triangle joining the front and back. ...

1950's BallRoom Dress. Designer Max Cory Rudolf NYC Boutique. Tulle Slip attached to skirt. Bow in front below waist. Zipper in back. Appx USA 6

Black sequin cocktail dress. Sequin are stitched on a rayon jersey base. No lining. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. SIZE M

Beautiful 1970s NOLAN MILLER COUTURE chocolate brown silk chiffon long sleeve midi dress ! Miller, who was the famed designer for all the wardrobe on "Dynasty" in the 80s, started hi...

This Thierry Mugler creation is a masterclass in sculptural seduction, a piece that distills the Iconic Designer’s fascination with power, architecture, and the female form into one ...

Simple but chic little black party dress from the 1950's. This dress features a jersey knit ruched bodice, drop waist, sweetheart bustline, 3/4 lengt...

Pink and blue pleated ( Fortuny style) asymmetrical evening dress. Zip and hook&eye on the left side. SIZE M

Gorgeous vintage 60s JACKY BRYAN ivory and white full length dress. Features a hand crochet lace bodice, which is adorned with hundreds of dangling white beads on the front and back....

Full of opulent original details, rendered in the most luxurious fashion, this rare 1920's piece is a beauty to behold . The rounded neckline is framed by wide shoulder straps and a...

Off-white lace evening or wedding dress. See-through. Draped on the breast, on the hips and in the middle back. Shoulder pad covered with lace. SIZE L

Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Real Old Celine Paris by Celine Vipiana Circa 1973 Vintage A-Line Maxi Dress, trimmed Red & White Logo, Bleu Cotton, Rare ...

LOVE LALI VINTAGE This exquisite gown by Loris Azzaro, likely dating from 1984, is a stunning example of timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship - you can see in the listing I h...

A fabulous black dress from French designer Sophie Sitbon. It is a simple sleeveless crew neck dress with horizontal cut outs across the midriff, upper chest and sides. The back is...

Gorgeous sheer washy Atlantic blue silk midi dress by Richilene for Elizabeth Arden. This dress features long sheer balloon sleeves, a ruffled collar and full sweep triple layered sk...

Piece Description: This stunning 90s Dolce & Gabbana ceremony dress is crafted from delicate lace, exuding timeless elegance. Designed to flow to the floor, it features a graceful ...

A beautiful red dot silk damask dress from French designer Jacqueline de Ribes. It wraps across the front closing with a hook at the waist, matching...

Iconic "Trompe l'oeil" long wool jersey dress. Size 44 (It) but fit more likely S Camerino won a Neiman Marcus Fashion Award in 1956 in recognition of the success and influence of ...

A striking 1960s evening gown by Evelyn Byrnes, exemplifying the era’s refined approach to evening wear and sculptural femininity. This floor-length design features a fitted bodice r...

Offering an Antique Chinese Silk Kimono, patterned light blue silk, with a lining in white silk. Embroidered applied border at sleeves and neckli...

Channel the power-glam of the 1980s with this striking vintage Donna Karan New York gown. Designed in stretch-wool jersey and metallic gold Lycra, the dress features a sculptural one...

No one did cashmere or beading quite like HALSTON! This chic 1970s HALSTON ensemble consists of a long cashmere cardigan and sleeveless cashmere...

Unique champagne and black satin evening dress by George Halley featuring hand dyed ombre ribbon stripes, long sleeves and a high neckline. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure...

A fabulous black net skirt by Alessandro Dell'Acqua. It is a straight skirt with an elaborate pattern of lines and circles comprised of fine strips of fox ...

Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 1998 Runway Layered Tulle Gown in Light Blue and Brown Size: IT 40 An ethereal and highly collectible gown from Tom Ford’s Fall/Winter 1998 collection for Gucci...