1960's Cristóbal Balenciaga haute couture black brocade dress and jacket
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black floral brocade dress and matching jacket from Cristobal Balenciaga dating to the early 1960's.
1960's Cristóbal Balenciaga haute couture black brocade dress and jacket
By Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black floral brocade dress and matching jacket from Cristobal Balenciaga dating to the early 1960's.
Balenciaga Haute Couture Printed Silk Dress with Provenance
By Balenciaga
Located in New Hope, PA
Cristobal Balenciaga designed this printed silk dress for Mona von Bismarck, the five times married New York socialite, philanthropist and member of the International Best Dressed Li...
A gold brocade dress in the style of Cristobal Balenciaga - United States C.1968
Located in Toulon, FR
United States In the style of Cristobal Balenciaga, an American peplum dress with a peacock tail train, american labelled By Peer, size 8 and dating from the 1960s.
1957 Haute Couture Balenciaga Strapless Black Riechers Marescot Lace Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant knee length cocktail dress by Cristobal Balenciaga. This strapless black dress features a black body - skimming slip dress visible under the dress' top layer of lace.
Cristobal Balenciaga EISA Dress Numbered 30650
By Balenciaga
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935/1950 Madrid, Espagne Long Haute Couture dress by Cristobal Balenciaga EISA. Dress with black silk crepe skirt and black silk guipure top with small flowers.
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Size: French size 34-36
Evening dress by Cristobal Balenciaga, Haute Couture (attributed to) Circa 1962
By Balenciaga
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1962-1965 Paris Evening dress by Cristobal Balenciaga, Haute Couture (attributed to) in Gazar Magenta dating from the early 1960s.
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Size: Equivalent French Size 34/36
A Cristobal Balenciaga Damask Chiffon Couture Evening Dress Circa 1960
By Balenciaga
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1957/1960 Paris France A damask chiffon or brocade organza silk evening dress with large fuchsia blooming roses and rosebuds by Cristobal Balenciaga.
Cristobal Balenciaga numbered documented museum-worthy dress beaded by Rebe 1953
By Balenciaga
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Cristobal Balenciaga 1953 documented collection museum-worthy embroidered by REBE beaded silk numbered couture apron gown. Stunning! Labeled Balenciaga. Measurements are taken flat U...
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Size: Equivalent French Size 40/42
A Cristobal Balenciaga Couture Sac Dress in Plaid Taffeta n°55418 Circa 1958
By Balenciaga
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955/1960 France Historic dress from the Sac or Baby Doll line by Cristobal Balenciaga, Spanish master of Haute Couture numbered 55418 and dating from the years 1955-1960.
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Size: N/A fits a US 4-6
60's EISA by CRISTOBAL BALENCIAGA haute couture lace dress with sequins & beads
By Eisa, Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet-black lace, semi-sheer, haute couture dress with sequins and beads designed by Cristobal Balenciaga for his Eisa boutique dating to the early 1960's.
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Size: Equivalent french size 36
A Cristobal Balenciaga Couture Satin Ball Gown Numbered 61819 - Circa 1960
By Balenciaga
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1958/1962 France Majestic evening gown in powdered pink satin by Cristobal Balenciaga Haute Couture numbered 61819 and dating from 1958/1962.
Balenciaga 1960's Haute Couture Silk Gazar Cocktail Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in New Hope, PA
Chic and elegant, this flirty little black silk gazar cocktail dress designed by Cristobal Balenciaga is completely timeless.
1950s Cristobal Balenciaga Haute Couture Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Rockwood, ON
The Balenciaga Haute Couture atelier opened in 1937, closed briefly from 1940 -1945 and then reopened until Cristobal's retirement in 1968.
EISA by Cristobal Balenciaga Red Ball Gown with Jacket, 1955
By Eisa, Balenciaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a ball gown and jacket by Cristobal Balenciaga from 1955. It was designed for his Spanish label EISA, a pseudonym that was derived from his mother's maiden name. Please inq...
1950's Balenciaga Black Flocked Polka-Dot Silk Strapless Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking mid 1950's Balenciaga hourglass nipped-waist cocktail dress. Cristobal Balenciaga started in the fashion business as a tailor in Spain and in 1917, he established Eisa F...
1992 Azzedine Alaia Runway Striped Stretch Knit Cold-Shoulder Bodycon Mini Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These were materials which he would fashion into almost perfect body stockings from a trade he learned years back during his time spent with an array of great couturiers that he not ...
1992 Azzedine Alaia Red Stretch Knit Cold-Shoulder Bodycon Hourglass Maxi Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These were materials which he would fashion into almost perfect body stockings from a trade he learned years back during his time spent with an array of great couturiers that he not ...
$95Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Moss Deep Green Soft Linen Silk Classic Modern Artisanal Handwoven Scarf
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, Moss is a light weight linen silk blend scarf. It is finely handwoven by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design brand based out of Michi...
$95Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Baltic Mist Handwoven Cotton Scarf by Studio Variously, Unisex
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, BALTIC MIST is a light weight scarf. It is beautifully handwoven and hand knotted in cotton by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design br...
Gianni Versace Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt A/W 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous and rare red patent leather motorcycle jacket with matching skirt from Gianni Versace. It has all of Versace's amazing attention to detail including Medusa head pulls on t...
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Top with Tulle and Lace Sleeves S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible grey fine silk knit top from Alexander McQueen. It is semi fitted with a crew neckline and elaborate grey net, tulle and lace layered sleeves. Unworn condition. Fits s...
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Iris Topaz Cashmere Merino Soft Handwoven Modern Artisanal Scarf
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Iris Topaz is more than a scarf—it is a story of craftsmanship, care, and conscious luxury. Custom-designed by Studio Variously in Michigan and handwoven by master artisans in Nepal,...
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
By Bob Mackie
Located in New York, NY
1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe
Jean Patou Vintage Navy Blue Wool and Silk Asymmetric Pleated Mod Skirt, 1960s
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage navy blue wool skirt with pleating and asymmetric ball buttons by Jean Patou. Fully lined in silk with front wrap button and hook closure. The marked size is 8, but ...
$539Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
DOLCE & GABBANA black & red FLORAL Sheath Dress 44
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Zürich, CH
Dolce & Gabbana flower printed 3/4 sleeve sheath dress in black, red, taupe, nude and green viscose blend (missing tag). Lined in black silk (missing tag). Opens with a zipper on the...
$228Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 38
1990s Vintage Versus Versace Tweed Patent Leather Stiletto Heels Geometric Print
By Gianni Versace, Versus Versace
Located in London, GB
Vintage pumps from Versus Versace capture the distinctive aesthetic of the early to mid-1990s — a decade defined by bold silhouettes, playful textures, and architectural design detai...
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
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.