California - Evening Dresses and Gowns

This gown is composed of two beaded pieces in green and chartreuse hues. There are zipper closures. In great vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurements for person...

1997 A/W Comme des Garcons sculptural shape of folded wings in an intersting fabrication. As seen on the runway. Fashioned of wool and poly in a soft shade of yellow with gold leaf embroidery...

Rare black nylon and scuba gown from Miu Miu’s Spring/Summer 1999 runway collection. Designed with a sleek, elongated silhouette, the gown merges technical ...

Chic 1980s DIANE FREIS purple flower and jewel printed long sleeve midi dress ! Features a beautiful purple background color with flowers ( maybe hibiscus ) in pink, with jewel print...

1990s Searavelli mini dress with large pearl strand straps. Zips up back. 100% wool. Measurements: Bust: 38" Waist: 28" Hips: 36&q...

Yellow beaded gown. Longsleeve. Rear zipper closure. Silk. Lined. *Condition: excellent vintage condition. No visible flaws. Measurements Taken La...

Chic 1960s ADELE SIMPSON brown and rose gold / copper metallic silk brocade A-Line dress! Features a smart tailored short sleeve bodice. Full and forgiving A-line skirt. Irredentist ...

Our Angelic Jil Sander Spring 2020 Gown is made of 100% silk and crafted in Italy. Its elastic waistband, long sleeves, and asymmetrically ruched bodice give...

Manfred Mugler designed this stunning black Thierry Mugler mini dress for the Fall/Winter 1989 collection. This captivating dress features a single shoulder strap with an abstract an...

1990s Valentino navy crepe gown with light blue sequins collar. Button fastener in the side and gown cut in bias. Perfect for wedding / bridal . Model is size 4. This Gown fit best ...

Presenting an iconic black silk Gucci mini dress designed by Tom Ford. This dress from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection is one of Ford’s last designs at the ...

Gorgeous 50s SAKS 5th AVE. demi couture beige + taupe + ivory silk chiffon daisy print floral cocktail dress! Features a silk strapless dress, with an attached chiffon 3/4 sleeves ov...

Avant Garde 1980s ARMEN WARDY yellow, black, marigold and white strapless silk mini dress! Features abstract flower prints throughout. Heavy att...

Gorgeous vintage navy blue metallic Bernard Perris dress. Wonderful diamond quilting on bodice, with a dramatic, full accordion pleated tiered skirt. Chic silk covered buttons up the...

Sexy vintage early 1990s KRIZIA hunter green silk sequined semi sheer mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn deep green sequins on double layered...

Super chic vintage Guy Laroche cotton halter dress! Vibrant blue color, with thin faint white stripes (in chevron print). Ruching on bodice adds just the right amount of detail! Full...

Elegant exotic Moroccan brocade caftan vintage maxi dress gown, circa 1970s. This long maxi dress kaftan is embellished entirely by hand. One ...

Chic vintage BILL BLASS Size 16 blue and white nautical long sleeved linen dress! Features the finest of Irish linens that is super soft and flattering. Beautiful shade of blue looks great on any skin tone. Fully lined. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Can easily be dressed up or down, belted or alone. In great unworn condition. Made in USA Marked Size US 16...

Smashing brand new ETRO tie dye printed silk jersey belted short sleeve dress! Features vibrant colors of pink, purple, green, hunter green, white, fuchsia, and lilac throughout. Int...

Chanel tweed dress from Fall 2011 collection adorned with Cc logo emblem on the side and back zip closure. It is new with tag. Rare to find.

Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s 90s VICKY TIEL COUTURE mini dress! Features a gold, silver, and black metallic snakeskin bodice. Flattering signature ruching throughout the boned bodic...

This is a lovely dress made by James Galanos for Amelia Gray Beverly Hills. It is made of a cream colored jacquard with angels woven into the fabric. Itis lined with a cream colored ...

Such a beautiful early 1970s pink / rose colored hand crochet boho dress! Features a tie waist, so can fit an awesome array of sizes! Soft cotton and rayon crochet blend. Bell sleeves look fantastic on. Flower crochet...

Alexander Mcqueen's Spring 2009 collection showcases the romantic, ethereal and purist side of the designer in his effort to send his message regarding the evolution of the world in ...

1960's Madame Grés demi-couture black velvet evening gown featuring center front and back keyhole. Separate voluminous taffeta slip skirt. In very good condition - some minor wear to...

Chic 1950s 'Autumnal' pleated cotton dress! Warm tones, in plaid, with three dimensional contrasting black sketched plaid throughout. Pleated bodice and...

A one of a kind evening gown, perfect for a summer wedding, and special enough to even be worn by the mother of the groom or bride. Custom design by TRAVILLA the famous Hollywood costume designer, who also did clothes for Saks Fifth Avenue for celebrities and the rich and famous in Hollywood. This was ordered at the Beverly Hills store and never worn by our Palm Springs California client. The most beautiful color of a light taupe crepe silk and nude color lace that is completely beat it by hand.. Rare to find a evening dress of this quality in size 16. The dress has enough hem to make the deess longer by at least 3”. It is not even pressed with any crease. to show if it is lengthened. A stand out dress that looks as expensive as it was (over $2500). William TRAVILLA Bio: The man who draped a fringed Idaho potato sack on Marilyn Monroe for a famous snapshot - proving that she looked good in anything - was born on Catalina Island off the California coast on March 22 1920. He studied at the Chouinard School of Art in L.A., showing a precocious talent for drawing fashion design from an early age. By the time he was sixteen, he made money by selling sketches of costume designs for showgirls he had studied at burlesque houses. Found unfit for wartime duties due to flat feet, William Travilla made his way to Hollywood and signed his first contract as costume designer at Columbia in 1941. However, during his two-year tenure he received rather few assignments and left disillusioned. Little work came his way during the next few years, until, in 1946, he was spotted in a nightclub (selling travel sketches of the South Pacific) by the actress Ann Sheridan, who became an instant admirer of his work. Sheridan persuaded Travilla to become her personal costume designer at Warner Brothers. This didn't quite come to pass, though he did design her gowns for Nora Prentiss (1947). More importantly, he notched up his first major success by winning the Academy Award for the lavish and colourful costumes of Adventures of Don Juan (1948) in conjunction with Leah Rhodes and Marjorie Best. After his three year contract was up, Travilla went on to 20th Century Fox, for what would become the most productive period of his career in the film business. At the same time, he set up his own high end fashion salon, Travilla Inc., in Los Angeles, creating several collections of elegant, award-winning designs. Travilla dressed many established stars, from Marlene Dietrich and Joan Crawford, to Loretta Young. However, he is chiefly remembered for the iconic gowns...

Brand new Dsquared2 bubblegum pink short sleeve flattering dress! Features a higher neck with a scoop back that reveals just the right amount of skin. Flattering gathers at the waist...

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Moschino by Franco Moschino black leather motorcycle jacket and skirt. Both pieces feature gold thimbles with gold chains. Like new...

Chic mid 60s vibrant colored abstract print two piece sheath dress and top ! Features vibrant neon colors of pink, blue, turquoise, green and white throughout. Top features center cu...

Avant Garde 80s HOLLY'S HARP vintage flapper style (with a twist) silk dress! Features a black and white abstract print with purple / fuchsia flowers p...

Chic 1960s SAKS 5TH AVENUE silk and cotton short sleeve A-Line dress! Features a stark white background with flowers in vibrant colors of purple, pink, red, and green throughout. Fu...

Sexy vintage 90s bright blue metallic Lurex Bodycon halter mini dress! Hugs the body in all the right places, with lots of attention to detail. Rushing at center bust. Bodice has a b...

Sexy MARIE GRAZIA PANIZZI Avant garde pinstripe convertible strap mini dress! Features a deep charcoal grey / black ruched pinstripe soft cotton/rayon blend fabric. Tan, beige, grey,...

Chic 1950s paisley fit n' flare cotton dress! Features ivory background with warm hues of maroon, orange, pale yellow nad ivory throughout. Shelf like bust with attached bow. Metal z...

Stunning 1950s vintage WERLE OF BEVERLY HILLS demi couture pink, fuchsia and white watercolor print chiffon silk dress! I once had the long sleeved version of this rare gem, and I wa...

Incredible 1950s SUZY PERETTE black silk chiffon nude illusion couture tiered cocktail dress! Features a black strapless bodice with a sheer chiffon overlay. Three tiers of soft luxu...

Rare Yves Saint Laurent cocktail dress from the Fall 1984 collection, as seen on the runway. The dress features wide velvet straps and a straight neckline, with the bodice and hips m...

Fantastic vintage 90s faux fur designer dress! Made in Italy, this beautiful dress consists of all-over faux fur, with beads mingled with silver chains at bust. Flattering shift styl...

Presenting a bright red bouclé knit wool blend dress designed by Thierry Mugler for his Fall/Winter 1999 collection. This piece debuted as look number 15 in the season's runway presentation...

Fantastic vintage FRANK USHER 70s lightweight cotton maxi halter dress! Amazing tribal / southwestern / ethnic print throughout. Burnt orange backg...

This Givenchy Haute Couture Gown is composed of a white wool and features an asymmetrical design with side button detail. In excellent vintage condition with some slight discoloration due to age. Provenance: Betsy Bloomingdale...

1990s Bellville Sassoon Larcan Mullany full length bias gown with open back. Asymmetrical swoop collar. Hand beaded. Measurements: Bust: 34" Waist: 30"

2000's John Galliano black sleeveless bias cut evening dress w/cowl neckline, lace insets and a detachable rhinestone buckle belt that is worn below the waistline. Fabric is an aceta...

Beautiful early 1990s / 90s LIANCARLO Couture, for NEIMAN MARCUS silk embroidered lace strapless dress! Features intricately hand sewn embroidery above fine black silk lace at bodic...

Presenting a shimmery, disco-chic gold Gucci mini dress, designed by Tom Ford. This stunning piece debuted as look 27 on the Fall/Winter 2000 Gucci runway and was modeled by Caroline...

Presenting a blue velvet ombré Gucci shift dress designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1997 collection, this dress debuted on the season's run...

Brilliant vintage late 1960s PAT SNADLER bright orange paisley print psychedelic A-Line / empire waist dress! Features allover paisley prints in vibrant blue, green, yellow, orange,...

Beautiful Vintage 1970s Pastel pink, peach and light green floral print silk chiffon long sleeve maxi dress. Perfect for bridesmaid dress. Dress is...

Beautiful vintage SAKS 5th Ave 1990s fully sequined dress! Features thousands of iridescent clear sequins throughout the entire dress. Colorful so...

Presenting a beautiful black and white floral Gucci dress designed by Tom Ford. From 2002, this dress features a wide neckline and off-the-shoulder petal-style sleeves, and it is com...

Presenting a rare mini dress designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's 2004 cruise collection. New with tags, this piece is made of sheer light blue silk printed in a western paisley bandana pattern. Small gold studs...

Wonderful early 1970s JAY MORLEY for FERN VIOLETTE bright orange colorful sequined short sleeve maxi dress! Features a bright orange soft velvet bodice, trimmed with gold embroidery and sequins. Gold metal carved buttons up the front. Features a colorful full maxi skirt...

Outstanding vintage 1970s swan print novelty maxi dress! Features blue, yellow, brown and white colors, with swans printed throughout. Features a ruffled he...

Presenting a gorgeous black sheer poet sleeve Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dress, designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2002 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway as look 37 modeled by Liya Kebede. This fabulous dress features rows of sheer fabric at the body of the dress, a large bow between the breasts, a small lace...

Chic never worn YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL gray snakeskin print silk blend belted sleeveless dress! Fitted bodice with a flattering bubble like skirt. POCKETS at ...

Gorgeous brand new with tags early 2000s Dolce & Gabbana D&G gold metallic sleeveless cocktail dress! Features a luxurious cotton and linen metallic blend. POCKETS at each side of th...

1970s Radley maxi V neck dress. Size 6

Chic 1950s SUZY PERETTE black and white lightweight soft cotton nautical dress! Features a bow above center bust. Gathers in the back create a flattering and forgiving silhouette. Fu...

Such a chic 1970s maxi dress! Super soft, yet sturdy cotton fabric, with silk brocade detail at bust, and attached silk brocade belt that ties in the back. Psychedelic themed floral ...