John Galliano Spring 2001 Fuchsia and Gold Metallic Bias Cut Slip Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
Striking evening gown from John Galliano, Spring–Summer 2001 collection period. The dress is cut in
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Striking Evening Gowns
Roberto Cavalli Silver & Blue Silk Halter Mermaid Dress SS 2001
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Crafted in fluid silk, this striking evening gown features a dramatic engineered feather-inspired print in
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses
NWT Gucci Black Sequined Macramé Mesh Open-Back Evening Dress Gown It 40
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
sequins, this striking Gucci evening gown creates a dramatic interplay of texture, transparency, and light
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses
Nina Ricci Black Silk Hand Painted Floral Evening Gown with Deep V Back
By Nina Ricci
Located in Kingston, NY
A striking Nina Ricci evening gown featuring an expressive hand-painted style floral motif in vivid
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1960s French Evening Gowns
UNWORN Valentino Draped Cady Silk Evening Cape t Ruffle Dress Gown Bridal 40
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Switzerland, CH
silhouettes, the House of Valentino delivers a masterclass in minimalist luxury with this striking evening
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2010s Italian Wedding Dresses
Vintage Striking Red Purple Green Metallic Maxi Dress
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The designer of this dress is unknown, but that makes it no less captivating. Done in a synthetic metallic knit, this beautiful maxi dress hits all the right notes. The dress feature...
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
S/S 1998 Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Black Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Montgomery, TX
Versace Couture collection, this striking black evening gown exemplifies the designer’s mastery of
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns
Yves Saint Laurent One Shoulder Pink Turquoise and Black Evening Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New Hope, PA
This Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche evening gown is striking because of the one shoulder design and
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1980s French Evening Dresses
Valentino Night Vintage Black Velvet & Lace Plunging Gown, c. 1980s–1990s US 6
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino Night
Located in Montgomery, TX
A rare and striking vintage evening gown from Valentino Night, rendered in sumptuous black velvet
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses
Dolce & Gabbana Dress Striking Silver Rear Swarovski Zipper Pull 40 / 6
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Miami, FL
Dolce&Gabbana rare dress that was sold out in the stores. This treasure was worn one time only. Silver gray fabric with fabulous texture and a metallic finish. Front has a boat neck...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
Dior by Raf Simons S/S 2015 Deep Yellow Gilet Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Raf Simons for Dior: striking deep yellow evening gown with sleek, elegant design. Brand: Dior
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2010s Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Victorian Evening Elegance: Opulent Fashion Lithograph Published in 1889
$196Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Evening Elegance: Opulent Fashion Lithograph Published in 1889
Located in Langweer, NL
This lithograph presents a fashionable woman from 1889, dressed in a striking evening gown that
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Antique 1880s Prints
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Paper
Fine Victorian Garnet, Pearl and Diamond Semi Parure
Located in London, GB
. This set would look striking paired with a simple evening gown. Should you choose to make this
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
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Nicole Miller Striking Black & White Embroidered Evening Gown
By Nicole Miller
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a striking, black and white embroidered evening gown designed by Nicole Miller in 100% silk
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Dresses
Early 1940's, Striking Black & Magenta Taffeta Striped Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this early 1940's, dramatically stunning black and magenta taffeta striped gown
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1940s Unknown Evening Gowns
Couture Vintage Black Velvet Strapless Evening Gown With Fur Trim
Located in Portland, OR
This is a striking black velvet evening gown with the C.F. Coch Haute Couture label. It has a
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1980s Unknown Evening Gowns
Striking Alexander McQueen Silk Halter Dress, 2005
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Bethesda, MD
This stunning Alexander McQueen light green silk halter dress is embellished with hand-painted butterflies throughout. It has a side zipper closure and closer at the back of the halt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Striking Black and White Floral Print Cotton Pique Evening Gown by Will Steinman
By Will Steinman
Located in New Hope, PA
This charming black and white floral print cotton pique summer evening dress will definitely get
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1950s American Evening Gowns
Striking Ruben Panis Beaded Starburst Bat Winged Gown Black Corduroy
By Ruben Panis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a striking Ruben Panis design. This dress features a wonderful star-burst sequin and beaded
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20th Century Unknown Evening Gowns
Rick Owens "Lillies" Silver Metallic Evening Gown 2018
By Rick Owens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is excited to offer a Spring 2018 Rick Owens Lillies silver metallic evening gown
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns
Striking Black Velvet Gown with Gold Beading around Bodice
Located in Port Hope, ON
This deep, black velvet gown is the perfect piece to wear to any evening affair. Glamourous in its
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20th Century French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Striking Chartreuse Chiffon Art Deco Flapper Dress
Located in New York, NY
High style art deco beaded flapper dress from the 1920s France. Lovely and unusual chartreuse colored chiffon with beaded scale "motifs" in mother of pearl and antique gold bugles wi...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns
Geoffrey Beene Wool Jersey Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene's easy charcoal wool jersey evening gown with striking architectural neckline and
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1980s American Evening Gowns
1930s Midnight Blue Velvet Gown With Ornate Chord Embroidery
Located in London, GB
This striking 1930s velvet evening gown in midnight blue is in superb vintage condition and
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1930s Unknown Evening Gowns
Ralph Lauren Fall 2011 Runway Black Crepe Gown with Beaded Butterfly Bodice
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
Striking Ralph Lauren runway evening gown from the Fall 2011 collection, both an iconic runway look
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2010s Evening Gowns
Striking Vicky Tiel Black Sequined and Ruffled Open Back Cocktail Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fantastic Vicky Tiel cocktail gown. The gown features a wonderful ruffled lace neckline
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Striking Vintage Albert Nipon for Bergdorf Goodman Sz 12 Black Velvet Wrap Dress
By Bergdorf Goodman, Albert Nipon
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking, and super flattering vintage Albert Nipon, for Bergdorf Goodman, black silk velvet wrap
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1980s Cocktail Dresses
Blumarine Dress Rose Flower Print Striking Beaded Bow 42 / 8 New
By Blumarine
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Blumarine dress features an exquisite profusion of roses in the pales shade of pink, with deepening shades to a creamy rose. Accentuated with rich brown - the ...
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2010s Italian Empire Waist Dresses
Evelyn Byrnes 1960s Black Appliqué and Ivory Pleated Empire Gown
By Evelyn Byrnes
Located in Kingston, NY
A striking 1960s evening gown by Evelyn Byrnes, exemplifying the era’s refined approach to evening
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses
1950s Jacques Heim New Look Black Dress
By Jaques Heim, Jacques Heim
Located in London, GB
This striking 1950s New-Look style evening gown by Jacques Heim demonstrates some impeccable
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1950s French Evening Gowns
George Hurrell'Crawford Grand Entrance' 1932 (Galerie Prints Limited Edition), 1932
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H 24 in W 20 in
'Crawford Grand Entrance' 1932 (Galerie Prints Limited Edition)
By George Hurrell
Located in London, GB
wearing a stylish and striking evening gown, her hair styled elegantly in an up-do, characteristically
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1930s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Gucci by Tom Ford Early 2000s Nude Open Back Beaded Jersey Evening Gown IT40
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking evening gown from Tom Ford’s celebrated tenure at Gucci, dating to the early 2000s
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1990s Italian Maxi Dress
Valentino Abstract Panel Evening Gown 1990s
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Striking Valentino evening gown, from the period when Valentino Garavani himself was still
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20th Century Evening Gowns
ESCADA Couture Vintage Evening Silk Gown Wedding Cream Sequined 1980s
By Escada
Located in London, GB
ESCADA Couture Vintage Evening Silk Gown Wedding Cream Sequined 1980s A glamour striking couture
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1980s German Bridesmaids Dresses
Strikingly Sculptural Geoffrey Beene Satin and Velvet Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
This striking dress from Geoffrey Beene is made in masterfully constructed black and fuchia satin
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
TOM FORD Runway dress striking statement 42 / 8 nwt
By Tom Ford
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic TOM FORD striking runway rose silk and nude netting dress. Abstract cut out
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses
Striking 2014 F/W Roberto Cavalli Runway "Fire" Dress w/Beading 40 (Itl)
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Port Hope, ON
Jersey viscose and silk knee length dress with wonderful neckline with a flame design. There is also a peek-a-boo slit at the chest. The dominant colors are black and red with flashe...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Jason Wu Cobalt Blue One Shoulder Evening Gown
By Jason Wu
Located in Toronto, ON
This striking Jason Wu evening gown features an incredibly rich blue color and gorgeous draping
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses
Striking 1920's, Black Sequined & Beaded Dress on Black Net
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this striking 1920's vintage, black beaded and sequined dress on fine black net
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chemises
1967 Striking Silk Print Strapless Adolfo Gown
By Adolfo
Located in Rockwood, ON
This gown is so spectacular and so striking - it is really an amazing piece. I can date it exactly
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1960s Evening Dresses
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Celine Wrap Bodycon Dress
By Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red jersey dress from Celine. It has a wide V neckline, 3/4 length sleeves and a wrapped ruched bodice. The dress is semi fitted through to the hips then falls straight ...
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Early 2000s French Day Dresses
Chanel Vintage S/S 1988 White Black Lace Camellia Bow Dress Gown
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This stunning vintage Chanel gown from the Spring/Summer 1988 collection is a timeless masterpiece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The dress features a striking contrast be...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
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Early 2000s French Skirt Suits
Prada SS 2004 Asymmetric Silk Navy Tie Dye Evening Gown with Sequin Wrap Panel
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Evening gown from Prada’s Spring/Summer 2004 collection. Sleeveless V-neck bodice in pleated silk with soft ruching through the waist. Asymmetric black sequin panel wraps across the...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
Yves Saint Laurent Édition Soir Teal Silk Gown, FW 2009, Size 38, NWT
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 38
Yves Saint Laurent Édition Soir Teal Silk Gown, FW 2009, Size 38, NWT
By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingston, NY
This brand-new-with-tags (NWT - priced at $6590) Yves Saint Laurent Édition Soir gown, attributed to Fall-Winter 2009 under Stefano Pilati’s creative direction, represents a rare jew...
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Early 2000s American Evening Gowns
La Perla S/S 2002 beige nude sheer embellished backless wedding slip dress gown
By La Perla
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE La Perla S/S 2002 Composed of two layers of beige stretch sheer silk chiffon, embellished with circular motifs in varying sizes, formed from a combination of silve...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses
John Galliano black twill evening dress with floral feather appliqués, fw 2005
On Hold|$21,932
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6
John Galliano black twill evening dress with floral feather appliqués, fw 2005
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano archival evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2005 ▪ Constructed from black acetate-viscose twill ▪ Silk flower stem shaped inserts ▪ Organza and tulle floral appliqués ▪ De...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded Silk Embellished Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
wedding / bridal / bride Les Habitudes Couture Vintage 1990's Entirely hand-made in England 100% silk Size Medium but fits like a XS/S Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in i...
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1990s Wedding Dresses
PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE 1998 Vintage Silk Gold Evening Gown Maxi Dress w. Train
By PAMELA DENNIS COUTURE
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Pamela Dennis Couture 1998 Vintage As seen in American Vogue Yellow Gold tapestry print 100% thick silk Removable long oversized dramatic train Back zip Size USA 6 Excellent Conditio...
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1990s Evening Gowns
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse Shawl Collar Swarovski 38
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Shawl collar Finest light purple fabric Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Swarovski crystal buttons Made in I...
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Early 2000s Italian Blouses
White evening slip dress ( or wedding dress) ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White evening slip dress ( or wedding dress) made of different fabric patchwork. Silk lining. Invisible zip closure and hook&eye on the middle back. Front lenght: 170cm Back lenght...
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2010s Evening Dresses
Opulent Amethyst Semi precious Sliced Inlay Gilt Trim Minaudiere' Clutch 21st c
$1,275
H 4.25 in D 1.25 in L 7 in
Opulent Amethyst Semi precious Sliced Inlay Gilt Trim Minaudiere' Clutch 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Opulent amethyst sliced inlay clutch is framed with a textured gilt metal clasp frame Carried with a string of purple color resin beads that is detachable By detaching the purple res...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières
Madame Grès Haute Couture Pleated White Gown Personal Archive, c. 1950s
By Madame Gres
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Madame Grès pleated white haute couture gown, circa 1950s — a true museum-worthy piece from the personal archive of Alix Grès, and an exceptionally rare numbered défilé prototype. Of...
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1950s Delphos Gowns
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
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Early 2000s French Day Dresses
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black sleeveless RUNWAY dress with scalloped edges
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Azzedine Alaia black fitted dress from 1993, made in a dense knit fabric with substantial stretch and support. Cut with a square neckline, cap sleeves, and a close-fitting silhouette...
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940s Red Crepe Silk Floral Beaded Evening Gown 1940s Dress US 6 UK 10
$1,710
Size: UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1940s Red Crepe Silk Floral Beaded Evening Gown 1940s Dress US 6 UK 10
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1940's crepe silk gown, rendered in the most vibrant shade of vermilion red and embellished with gold lamé soutache embroidery surrounding floral beadwork in sh...
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1940s Evening Gowns
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Striking Evening Gowns For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an extraordinary variety of striking evening gowns available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer black striking evening gowns, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find gray, beige and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Striking evening gowns designed by Roberto Cavalli, Versace and Balmain — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
How Much are Striking Evening Gowns?
Prices for striking evening gowns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $163 and can go as high as $150,000, while these items, on average, fetch $1,495.
Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You
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.
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