Long evening dress in flowers printed chiffon Anne Valone Circa 1970's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long evening dress in flowers printed chiffon close in the middle back with fabric buttons and buttonhole .Orange acétate lining close with zip in the middle back. Biais. SIZE M
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Size: Equivalent French size 38
A French Navy Chiffon Cocktail Dress with White Polka Dots Circa 1975
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1975 France Elegant cocktail or ceremonial dress in navy chiffon printed with white polka dot stencil, signed Anne Valone Paris Circa 1975. Dress round the neck, with puffy s...
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Size: Equivalent French size 38
A French Navy Chiffon Cocktail Dress with White Polka Dots Circa 1975
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1975 France Elegant cocktail or ceremonial dress in navy chiffon printed with white polka dot stencil, signed Anne Valone Paris Circa 1975. Dress round the neck, with puffy s...
Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YSL knit top, with gorgeous rhinestones on each strap. Flattering fit, with incredible construction. In great condition. Approximately Size Small (lots of stretch) M...
Christian Dior by Galliano Gun Metal Grey Silver pointed Crocodile Kitten Heels
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Fabulous 2000’s Christian Dior by John Galliano Kitten Heels featuring riveted Dior Buckles, crocodile texture leather and 3” Kitten Heels. Size; UK 4.5 / EU 36.5 Heel Height; 2.5” i...
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 42
CHRISTIAN DIOR -JOHN GALLIANO F/W 2001 Lattice Bead Embroidered Knit Slip Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
A chic find from Christian Dior’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection under John Galliano. Made from black stretch lurex knit, this slip dress features subtle lattice detailing through the b...
$1,695
Size: Recommended size Small / UK 6.
Spring 2003 Christian Dior by John GALLIANO Graffiti Kaos Silk Cami Vest Top
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring 2003 Christian Dior by John GALLIANO silk camisole with iconic Graffiti print detail. Sunset Colours and zip detail straps with the Dior Breloque charm. Size; Recommended siz...
1980s Rifat Ozbek Sz 8 Black White Leopard Print Coin Embellished Mermaid Dress
By Ozbek, Rifat Özbek
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and rare vintage late 80s RIFAT FUTURE OZBEK bodycon mermaid black crepe rayon dress! Features white embroidery down the front. Gold brass coins embellished at the gold threaded...
Roberto Cavalli Underwear F/W 2001 Green Bustier Top Sz IT42 NEW WITH TAGS
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Melbourne, VIC
From Roberto Cavalli’s Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this Underwear line bustier channels the brand’s signature bold print with a lingerie-inspired edge. Cut from lustrous green jacqu...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Blue Crochet and Chainmail Dress, SS 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior dress from the Spring-Summer 2001 collection, designed by John Galliano, combines hand-crocheted textile with industrial chainmail, reflecting the designer’s fusi...
UNWORN Chanel Metallic Fantasy Tweed Sequin Trimmed Jacket Blazer 44
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Rare & stunning CHANEL fantasy tweed jacket Designed by Karl Lagerfeld A true CHANEL signature item that will last you for many years Closes in front with concealed hooks Amazing...
$1,680Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 44
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Vintage 2003 Black Silk Jersey Dress with Leather Bra
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
From the archives of Alexander McQueen, this rare 2003 runway-era dress is a masterclass in contrast—fusing sleek leather detailing with fluid jersey draping for a silhouette that’s ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Collectible Vintage 90s Paris Cinema Soleil Print Mesh Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1990s Paris Cinema Soleil Print or Circus Stretch Mesh Dress Featuring a printed mesh layer ov...
CHRISTIAN DIOR S/s 2004 Floral and Polka Dot Spaghetti Strap Midi Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Composition: 100% Silk Measurements All measurements taken laid flat - Bust: 17.50" / 45cm - Waist: 14.75" / 37.5 cm - Hips: 18.75" / 50cm - Total Length: 44.5" / 113cm Please...
New Vintage Roberto Cavalli SS 2011 Silk Crocodile Print Lace Up Fringe Dress 42
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
A striking piece from Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection, this dress exemplifies the designer’s bold, exotic aesthetic. Crafted from luxurious silk, the dress features a...
VERSACE Atelier A/W 2005 Black Leather Beaded Sequin Strapless Corset Dress
By Atelier Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Thiensville, WI
VERSACE Atelier A/W 2005 Black Leather Beaded Sequin Strapless Corset Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Versace Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005; Runway look #38 Style: Corset Dress Co...
NWT Gianni Versace Couture F/W 2001 Leather Sheer Lace Black Bandage Gown It. 44
By Gianni Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
NEW Gianni Versace Couture Runway Leather Sheer Lace Black Bandage Buckled Gown F/W 2001 Collection Leather and Lace, Sexy and Classy!!! Iconic Bandage Style!!! Wide leather removabl...
Azzendine Alaia 1989 Knitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Azzedine Alaïa, celebrated as the "King of Cling," was renowned for his meticulous attention to detail and mastery of the female form. His designs from the 1980s revolutionized moder...
1980s Donna Karan Sheer Red Knit Bodycon V Neck Cocktail Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 1980s Donna Karan cocktail dress is crafted from a red knit fabric in a sleek bodycon silhouette. Featuring a deep V-neckline and minimalistic design, this dress is the perfect ...
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
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Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.