A Sequin top or mini-dress with bat handle For a Party - France Circa 1980
Located in Toulon, FR
Early 1980s France Top or mini-dress for the party or music hall in black muslin embroidered with gold, silver and copper sequins. Large asymmetrical neckline with theatrical batwing...
Jean Joyeux mini dress
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JEAN JOYEUX -Mini blue wool blend dress. No size listed, it fits a 36FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 38 cm - Chest: 46 cm - Sleeve length: 24 cm - Le...
Paco Rabanne lace dress 1990s
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Silvery silk veil dress embroidered with white and metallic fishnet with a frothy effect. Piece from the 1990s. Composition and size labels missing, i...
Reception gown with train in velvet embroidered with marcasite – France, Marseil
Located in Toulon, FR
Comprising a redingote dress with a long integrated train and a matching visiting cape, this princess-line dress with an officer's collar and long sleeves with turned-down cuffs is a...
A Pale pink brocaded Moiré silk Crinoline ball gown Circa 1860
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1860 France or Southern Europe A summer crinoline ball gown in pale pink moiré silk lampas with brocaded floral garlands, probably made earlier than the large crinoline dress. ...
Evening gown in tulle and organza in the style of Madeleine Vionnet, circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940. France A nice haute couture evening gown in black silk tulle and organza, in the style of Madeleine Vionnet or Paquin, dating from the 1940s. A sleeveless gown with an ov...
Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Black Wool Dress, 1950s
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage Pierre Balmain haute couture dress circa early 1950's. Black unlined wool trimmed with finely ribbed silk satin. Metal side zipper and at cuffs. 25" waist, 40" across bust, 3...
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1920s Night Blue and Goldtone Lame Dress
Located in Paris, FR
ANONYME Beautiful dress of the 1920s made of chiffons of blue night night embroidered with goldtone lame threads and blue beads and decorated with two flowers in fabric embroidered l...
1990-1991 Torrente Haute Couture Beaded Court Gown
By TORRENTE
Located in Paris, FR
TORRENTE HAUTE COUTURE (Paris) Sleeveless court gown in black silk and silk muslin embroidered with flowers in multicolored cotton threads, resin beads and sequins. The transpare...
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Size: Equivalent french size 34/36
A Silver Silk Brocade French Court Robe à la Française- Circa 1765/1780
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1765/1780 France-Paris Versailles French court dress in silver flossed, fluted and brocaded silk or brocade.
Art Nouveau Day Dress
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1900 France Paris Two piece day or walking dress in green khaki waffled velvet on a chocolate silk ground. Boned bodice embellished with floral French « Art nouveau » embroide...
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Size: Equivalent french size 36-38
An à la française Sack Back Taffeta Silk Court Gown - France Circa 1780
Located in Toulon, FR
At Versailles at the end of the 18th century, where court dress was considered inconvenient, the French dress became the outfit for curial ceremonies.
Chanel Metallic Tweed Cocktail Dress – Silver Beads and Strass – Like New
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
Wonderful signature style dress by Chanel. The dress is made of blended-silk. It features a metallic accent tweed with silver beads and strass embellishments throughout, a fringe tri...
A brocaded pekin satin Sack-Back Dress - France Circa 1780
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1780 France French dress in brocaded pekin satin, Watteau pleated coat, pagoda sleeves and basket skirt, possibly for the Court.
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Size: Modelled on a size 36 French
A taffeta brocaded silk blue à la Française Dress - France Circa 1780
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1780. France A blue brocade taffeta A la française dress, consisting of a coat and skirt, typical of French fashion under Louis XVI around 1780. Coat with Watteau pleats at the...
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Size: Equivalent french size 34/36
French 18th Century Interior Robe Volante Dress Louis XV Period
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1740/1760 France Rare Louis XV robe volante (or flying dress) or interior coat between 1740 and 1760. Shaded satin damask with wide stripes adorned with floral garlands in bri...
Silk & lurex jacquard evening dress "Myrtille" Attributed to Jeanne Lanvin 1936
By Lanvin Paris, Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Yellow silk and lurex jacquard evening dress with embellished belt with silver lurex small balls ( apparently blueberries) embellishements. Snap and hook and eye on both side. Top p...
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Size: Small size to a french 34
Round gown in pink taffeta silk with mittened sleeves -French Circa 1795
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1792-1795 France High-waisted Round Gown in salmon pink silk with geometric semis dating from the First French Republic. Bustier with large oval neckline finely tightened at th...
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Size: Modelled 12-14 years old
A sack-back gown in changing taffeta Florence silk - French Circa 1785
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1785 France A sack back gown, coat and skirt in salmon and yellow changing taffeta Florence silk. The gown has an à l’anglaise whalebone laced front bodice, three-quarter lengt...
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Size: French size 34 equivalent.
An à la Française gown in changing taffeta Florence silk - French Circa 1785
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1785 France A sack back gown, coat and skirt in salmon and yellow changing taffeta Florence silk. The gown has an à l’anglaise whalebone laced front bodice, three-quarter lengt...
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Size: Equivalent to size 36/38 France
A Pale pink brocaded Moiré silk Crinoline ball gown Circa 1860
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1860 France or Southern Europe Beautiful summer crinoline ball gown in pale pink moiré silk lampas with brocaded floral garlands, probably made earlier than the large crinolin...
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36/38
A Jeanne Lanvin Satin and Silver Lamé Historical Fancy Court Dress numbered 2802
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Summer Collection 1939 Paris France A Fancy or Masquerade historical Court dress in the taste of Louis XIII french style.
Little black sheath dress by Azzedine Alaïa Haute Couture Circa 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1990 France Little black haute couture dress by Azzedine Alaïa dating from the 1990s. Short, sleeveless dress, Claudine collar with folded back panels and front zip. Fitted i...
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Size: Mannequined on size 36-38 France
A french sack-back gown's coat and its stomacher in brocaded silk Circa 1760
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1750-1760 France A sack-back gown's coat and its stomacher named à la française gown, probably for the court, in light yellow silk taffeta embroidered with a stream of flower...
2000s Christian Dior with Black Wool and Lace Skater Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR (Made in France) Short sleeves skater dress composed of black woolen cashmere adorned with lace embroidered with bows and beads on the neckline, shoulders and bottom. ...
2013 Versace Atelier Crystal Embellished Patent Leather Bondage Mini Dress
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE F/W 13 Look #46 Versace Atelier Black Embellished Tulle and Patent Leather Corset Dress. Directly from the Runway to you. Actual runway sample. This striking piece from 20...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Slinky 1970s HIROKO salmon and coral color blocked jersey bias cut maxi dress! This beauty simply slips over the head and stretches to fit. Slimming diagonal stripes on the front and...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
Early 1980s Bob Mackie Backless Halter Tie Black Satin Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This early 1980s Bob Mackie black satin evening gown features a backless halter tie design, a keyhole neckline, and draped waist detailing. Approximate measurements: Size - removed ...
Giuseppe Di Morabito 2000s “Naked” Strapless Mini Dress Covered w/Crystals
By Giuseppe Zanotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fully embellished with sparkling crystals, this Giuseppe Di Morabito strapless mini dress is a shining example of the ever-popular "naked dress" that evolves with the trends of every...
1950s Black and White Pearl Encrusted Vintage 50s Saucer Hat and Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievably chic black and white straw saucer wide brim hat and matching bag set! Features a navy blue and white woven straw on both pieces. Hat features an extra wide brim, and has...
$541Sale 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...
$408Sale Price|30% Off
Thierry Mugler Couture Vintage Off White Sequined Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE vintage off white sequined jacket. Hidden snap button down front closure. Two side pockets. Fully lined. Shoulder pads. Label reads THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE. ...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford 2004 Chinoiserie Tuxedo Smoking Evening Suit 34
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Switzerland, CH
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Tuxedo Evening Suit An extremely rare piece from his final collection in 2004 for Yves Saint Laurent Stunning piece consisting of pants and jacke...
$5,039Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 42
UNWORN Versace 2007 Silk Goddess Evening Bridal Wedding Gown Maxi Dress 42
By Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Incredible Versace Grecian Goddess Silk Evening Gown Featured In The AD Campaign, Runway Show And Worn By Many Models & Celebs Like Jennifer, Liz, Leona, Daria and many more So...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
Bill Blass Vintage Black Soutache Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
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...
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk V Neck Sleeveless Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk sleeveless gown with v neck satin lapel. Size: 40italy, fit size 6 US Perfect for wedding or rehearsal dinner. Measurement flat: Bust : 36”/ empire wa...
$490
Size: Medium - Large
Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse
By Rozae Nichols
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Rozae Nichols charcoal gray ombre trapeze top! 100% silk, with hundreds of sequins encrusted throughout the entire blouse. Adjustable straps, so you can make shorter or longer. ...
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.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
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.