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Chanel Black Silk & Lace Mini Dress Cocktail Dress
Chanel Black Silk & Lace Mini Dress Cocktail Dress

Chanel Black Silk & Lace Mini Dress Cocktail Dress

By Chanel

Located in Studio City, CA

1980's Chanel black short-sleeved mini dress comprised of a medium weight silk fitted upper bodice

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1980s French Vintage Evening Dresses

Azzaro mini dress
Azzaro mini dress

Azzaro mini dress

By Loris Azzaro, Loris Azzaro Paris

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

AZZARO - (Made in France) Black crepe mini dress with black sequins. Size and composition labels

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1970s French Vintage Evening Dresses

Vintage Missoni Knit Dress
Vintage Missoni Knit Dress

Vintage Missoni Knit Dress

By Missoni

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Radiating effortless sophistication, this vintage Missoni knit dress captures the iconic spirit of

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Evening Dresses

Louis Feraud dress Haute Couture
Louis Feraud dress Haute Couture

Louis Feraud dress Haute Couture

By Louis Feraud

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

LOUIS FERAUD - (Made in France) Brown silk taffeta bustier dress sewn with sequins. No size nor

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1990s French Vintage Evening Dresses

Gucci safari maxi dress
Gucci safari maxi dress

Gucci safari maxi dress

$1,698Sale Price|40% Off

Gucci safari maxi dress

By Gucci

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Gucci by Tom Ford black safari maxi dress from Fall 1996 collection. -Gold toned hardware Gucci

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1990s Italian Vintage Evening Dresses

Moschino Black "ribbon" dress
Moschino Black "ribbon" dress

Moschino Black "ribbon" dress

By Moschino

Located in New York, NY

This Moschino Black "Ribbon" dress is of knitted viscose jersey. The ribbons hangs straight and is

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1980s Italian Vintage Evening Dresses

Couture Wool Mini Dress - '90s
Couture Wool Mini Dress - '90s

Couture Wool Mini Dress - '90s

By Gianni Versace

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Cream wool-silk blend mini dress from Versace Fall 1995 collection. Features a round collar, Medusa

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1990s Vintage Evening Dresses

Vintage Jeri Striped Maxi Dress
Vintage Jeri Striped Maxi Dress

Vintage Jeri Striped Maxi Dress

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage Jeri Striped Maxi Dress is a striking, retro-inspired piece that embodies the classic

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Late 20th Century Vintage Evening Dresses

Georges Rech 1980s Black Silk Dress
Georges Rech 1980s Black Silk Dress

Georges Rech 1980s Black Silk Dress

By Georges Rech

Located in Eivissa, ES

Georges Rech 1980s Black Silk Taffeta Dress with Oversized Collar Striking and sculptural, this

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1980s Vintage Evening Dresses

Les 5 A sequined dress
Les 5 A sequined dress

Les 5 A sequined dress

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

LES 5 A (Made in France) - Dress composed of silk, lace, sequins and beads. No composition tag

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1980s French Vintage Evening Dresses

Pierre Balmain Haute Couture dress 1983
Pierre Balmain Haute Couture dress 1983

Pierre Balmain Haute Couture dress 1983

By Balmain

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

BALMAIN - (Made in France) Pencil dress, round neckline embellished with silver bead and sequin

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1980s French Vintage Evening Dresses

Zandra Rhodes Black Silk Evening Dress
Zandra Rhodes Black Silk Evening Dress

Zandra Rhodes Black Silk Evening Dress

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Paris, FR

Gorgeous Zandra Rhodes evening dress featuring a silk black taffeta fabric base, with gold metallic

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1980s British Vintage Evening Dresses

Paco Rabanne Do it Yourself Dress Kit
Paco Rabanne Do it Yourself Dress Kit

Paco Rabanne Do it Yourself Dress Kit

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1996 Paco Rabanne "Do It Yourself" Mod Rhodoid Plastic Disk Dress Suitcase Kit. In the style of

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1960s Vintage Evening Dresses

Valentino dress Haute Couture circa 1991
Valentino dress Haute Couture circa 1991

Valentino dress Haute Couture circa 1991

By Valentino

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

VALENTINO - Short fitted dress, black lace bustier top with a nude-color silk lining and thin

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1990s Vintage Evening Dresses

1960s French Crepe Pink & Purple Trapeze Dress
1960s French Crepe Pink & Purple Trapeze Dress

1960s French Crepe Pink & Purple Trapeze Dress

Located in London, GB

Original vintage 1960s trapeze style mod dress with applique by French boutique label Anik Robelin

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1960s French Vintage Evening Dresses

1980's Louis Feraud Long Evening Dress
1980's Louis Feraud Long Evening Dress

1980's Louis Feraud Long Evening Dress

By Louis Feraud

Located in PARIS, FR

embroidery catches the light beautifully with every movement. The dress features an exquisitely framed scoop

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1980s Vintage Evening Dresses

Kathryn Dianos Red Maxi Dress
Kathryn Dianos Red Maxi Dress

Kathryn Dianos Red Maxi Dress

By Kathryn Dianos

Located in Alford, MA

Kathryn Dianos long red dress in a rayon and nylon blend fabric featuring a set-in midriff with two

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1990s American Vintage Evening Dresses

1980s Lily Rubin Carwash Dress
1980s Lily Rubin Carwash Dress

1980s Lily Rubin Carwash Dress

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

These photos do no justice to the movement of this incredible 1980s Lily Rubin Dress! Covered in

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1980s American Vintage Evening Dresses

Masuda Asymmetrical halter maxi dress
Masuda Asymmetrical halter maxi dress

Masuda Asymmetrical halter maxi dress

By Masuda

Located in New York, NY

This Masuda black viscose halter maxi dress has a asymmetrical hemline. And flows when walking

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1970s Italian Vintage Evening Dresses

Krizia Glitter Embellished Snake Dress - '70s
Krizia Glitter Embellished Snake Dress - '70s

Krizia Glitter Embellished Snake Dress - '70s

By Krizia

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Step back in time with this stunning vintage black crepe dress by Krizia from the '70s. The hand

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1970s Vintage Evening Dresses

Lanvin Black Cotton Jersey Fringed Dress
Lanvin Black Cotton Jersey Fringed Dress

Lanvin Black Cotton Jersey Fringed Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Lanvin - Black cotton jersey fringed dress. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Additional

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1990s Vintage Evening Dresses

1940s Norman Young Red Georgette Maxi Dress
1940s Norman Young Red Georgette Maxi Dress

1940s Norman Young Red Georgette Maxi Dress

Located in London, GB

as a liner. Only the cap sleeves have been left sheer. The dress fastens to the side with a zip that

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1940s British Vintage Evening Dresses

1970s Colourful Marble Print Smocked Maxi Dress
1970s Colourful Marble Print Smocked Maxi Dress

1970s Colourful Marble Print Smocked Maxi Dress

Located in London, GB

This 1970s chiffon maxi-dress has a striking print; an unusual, scribbled, artistic take on marble

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1970s American Vintage Evening Dresses

1970's Lillie Rubin Fuchsia Sequin Maxi Dress
1970's Lillie Rubin Fuchsia Sequin Maxi Dress

1970's Lillie Rubin Fuchsia Sequin Maxi Dress

By Lillie Rubin

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1970's Lillie Rubin fuchsia sequin maxi dress with column skirt and spaghetti strap upper bodice

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1970s American Vintage Evening Dresses

Bustier dress in taffeta and lace
Bustier dress in taffeta and lace

Bustier dress in taffeta and lace

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

ANONYMOUS - Short bustier dress in black silk taffeta and lace. No signature. It has been made

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1980s French Vintage Evening Dresses

Black Mod Rhinestone Zipper Mini Dress, 1960s
Black Mod Rhinestone Zipper Mini Dress, 1960s

Black Mod Rhinestone Zipper Mini Dress, 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Become the queen of the swinging 60s with this lightweight polyester, mod mini dress. Featuring a

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20th Century Vintage Evening Dresses

ALAÏA 1990 black knitted mini dress
ALAÏA 1990 black knitted mini dress

ALAÏA 1990 black knitted mini dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Genève, CH

Alaïa knitted mini dress with sheer raised edge skirt -Back closing with a hidden set zipper -Long

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1990s Italian Vintage Evening Dresses

Gucci F/W 1998 Leather Strap Dress
Gucci F/W 1998 Leather Strap Dress

Gucci F/W 1998 Leather Strap Dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Athina, GR

supple brown leather, this dress features the house’s signature leather strap detail, embodying Ford’s

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1990s Italian Vintage Evening Dresses

Chanel Boutique 1980s Black Evening Dress
Chanel Boutique 1980s Black Evening Dress

Chanel Boutique 1980s Black Evening Dress

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Everybody needs a little black vintage cocktail dress especially when it's Chanel! Circa 1980s

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1980s French Vintage Evening Dresses

Gianni Versace Typhoon Line Short Dress
Gianni Versace Typhoon Line Short Dress

Gianni Versace Typhoon Line Short Dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in New York, NY

Gianni Versace bright purple wool blend faced with chrome yellow satin short evening dress. Cowl

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Evening Dresses

Vicky Tiel Couture Bustier Dress Gown 1980s
Vicky Tiel Couture Bustier Dress Gown 1980s

Vicky Tiel Couture Bustier Dress Gown 1980s

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black dress gown from Vicky Tiel Couture. It has a fitted boned bustier bodice covered

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1980s French Vintage Evening Dresses

80s Ungaro Jersey Ruched Strapless Dress
80s Ungaro Jersey Ruched Strapless Dress

80s Ungaro Jersey Ruched Strapless Dress

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning and oh so flattering 80s Ungaro gown in a royal blue jersey comprised of silk and cotton. It has a drop waist ruched bodice to below the hips and then a flowy skirt. The upp...

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1980s Italian Vintage Evening Dresses

Chacok Long Multicolored Dress with Faces Design
Chacok Long Multicolored Dress with Faces Design

Chacok Long Multicolored Dress with Faces Design

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chacok - (Made in France) Long multicolored dress with a faces design. Size 1 indicated, it fits a

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1980s French Vintage Evening Dresses

Pierre Balmain Maxi Dress Haute Couture
Pierre Balmain Maxi Dress Haute Couture

Pierre Balmain Maxi Dress Haute Couture

By Balmain

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Balmain - (Made in France) Maxi robe Haute Couture avec traine en organza entièrement soutaché de raphia. Applications de fleurs en soie jaune à feuilles baleinée vertes. Etiquette d...

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1980s French Vintage Evening Dresses

Prada F/W 1998 cut-out wool dress
Prada F/W 1998 cut-out wool dress

Prada F/W 1998 cut-out wool dress

By Prada

Located in Athina, GR

Prada F/W 1998 red cut-out wool dress. The dress includes an extra slip underneath. Labeled as

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1990s Italian Vintage Evening Dresses

1970s Jean Varon Rainbow Maxi-Dress with Angel-Sleeves
1970s Jean Varon Rainbow Maxi-Dress with Angel-Sleeves

1970s Jean Varon Rainbow Maxi-Dress with Angel-Sleeves

By Jean Varon

Located in London, GB

dresses under the name Jean Varon. This flamboyant 1970s maxi-dress, with its floor-sweeping construction

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1970s British Vintage Evening Dresses

1976 HALSTON black velvet bias cut RUNWAY dress
1976 HALSTON black velvet bias cut RUNWAY dress

1976 HALSTON black velvet bias cut RUNWAY dress

By Halston

Located in San Fransisco, CA

A black ankle length velvet dress by Halston from Fall 1976 as seen on the runway. This dress

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1970s North American Vintage Evening Dresses

VINTAGE 1970S 2 TONE Panelled Maxi Dress
VINTAGE 1970S 2 TONE Panelled Maxi Dress

VINTAGE 1970S 2 TONE Panelled Maxi Dress

Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU

VINTAGE CHOCOLATE AMD VANILLA CREAM MAXI DRESS EARLY 1970’s. FEATURES FLATTERING CREAM AND

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1970s Vintage Evening Dresses

Krizia Vintage Braided Silk Bodice Black Formal Maxi Dress
Krizia Vintage Braided Silk Bodice Black Formal Maxi Dress

Krizia Vintage Braided Silk Bodice Black Formal Maxi Dress

By Krizia

Located in Sparks, NV

Simple but chic black maxi dress by Krizia featuring a braided silk bodice, sweetheart bustline

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Evening Dresses

Valentino Boutique 1990 black white ruffle organza maxi dress
Valentino Boutique 1990 black white ruffle organza maxi dress

Valentino Boutique 1990 black white ruffle organza maxi dress

By Valentino

Located in CANNES, FR

Valentino Boutique circa 1990 Black and white organza long dress with ruffles. UK size 10. Very

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1990s Vintage Evening Dresses

Vintage Stephen Burrows Black Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
Vintage Stephen Burrows Black Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

Vintage Stephen Burrows Black Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

By Stephen Burrows

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage Stephen Burrows black long-sleeve maxi dress embodies the designer’s celebrated

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Late 20th Century Vintage Evening Dresses

Tom Ford For Gucci Navy Maxi Dress
Tom Ford For Gucci Navy Maxi Dress

Tom Ford For Gucci Navy Maxi Dress

$2,815Sale Price|34% Off

Tom Ford For Gucci Navy Maxi Dress

By Gucci

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Tom Ford for Gucci navy wool knitted maxi dress from Fall 1996 collection. - Military inspired

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1990s Italian Vintage Evening Dresses

Valentino Blue Short Dress Embroidered with Sequins
Valentino Blue Short Dress Embroidered with Sequins

Valentino Blue Short Dress Embroidered with Sequins

By Valentino

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Valentino - Short dress embroidered with sequins. No size or composition label, it fits a 36FR

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1990s Vintage Evening Dresses

Galanos 1970's Red Silk Flower Pendant Column Dress
Galanos 1970's Red Silk Flower Pendant Column Dress

Galanos 1970's Red Silk Flower Pendant Column Dress

By Galanos, Galanos for Amelia Gray

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 1970's Galanos masterpiece approx. circa Spring 1974. This elegant dress was for Galanos's

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1970s American Vintage Evening Dresses

1970s Radley Burgundy V neck Maxi Dress
1970s Radley Burgundy V neck Maxi Dress

1970s Radley Burgundy V neck Maxi Dress

By Ossie Clark

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1970s Radley maxi V neck dress. Size 6

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1970s British Vintage Evening Dresses

Chanel Black A-Line Jersey Maxi Dress
Chanel Black A-Line Jersey Maxi Dress

Chanel Black A-Line Jersey Maxi Dress

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel black square neck A-Line jersey with split cut at the back maxi dress from 1998 collection

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1990s French Vintage Evening Dresses

1960s/'70s Black and White Plaid Maxi Dress
1960s/'70s Black and White Plaid Maxi Dress

1960s/'70s Black and White Plaid Maxi Dress

Located in Alford, MA

Vintage maxi dress constructed of plaid taffeta in black and white and featuring a rolled

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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Evening Dresses

Thierry Mugler Vintage 1991 Structured Wrap Dress
Thierry Mugler Vintage 1991 Structured Wrap Dress

Thierry Mugler Vintage 1991 Structured Wrap Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in London, GB

We are excited to present this incredibly rare Thierry Mugler 1991 black structured wrap dress

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1990s French Vintage Evening Dresses

Stretch Silk Cloque Wiggle Dress, Studio VL
Stretch Silk Cloque Wiggle Dress, Studio VL

Stretch Silk Cloque Wiggle Dress, Studio VL

By Leslie Chin x Studio VL

Located in New York, NY

Black Stretch Silk Cloque Wiggle Dress, Studio VL from the 1980's. Off the shoulder banded neckline

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1980s American Vintage Evening Dresses

1950s Jenners Rose Print Organza Maxi Dress
1950s Jenners Rose Print Organza Maxi Dress

1950s Jenners Rose Print Organza Maxi Dress

Located in London, GB

A very beautiful and romantic 1950s English rose print maxi dress. It has a ruched bodice with a

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1950s British Vintage Evening Dresses

Black ALFRED SHAHEEN Asian Maxi Dress 1970s
Black ALFRED SHAHEEN Asian Maxi Dress 1970s

Black ALFRED SHAHEEN Asian Maxi Dress 1970s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Alfred SHAHEEN MAXI Dress *Huge & Long ANGEL Sleeves *Hand Painted looking silk screening. buttons

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1970s American Vintage Evening Dresses

1990's THIERRY MUGLER persimmon dress with asymmetrical wrap
1990's THIERRY MUGLER persimmon dress with asymmetrical wrap

1990's THIERRY MUGLER persimmon dress with asymmetrical wrap

By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Striking persimmon orange linen dress from the 1990's designed by Thierry Mugler. Designed with an

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1990s French Vintage Evening Dresses

1960s Turquoise and Gold Lurex Floral Maxi Dress
1960s Turquoise and Gold Lurex Floral Maxi Dress

1960s Turquoise and Gold Lurex Floral Maxi Dress

Located in London, GB

flowers with sparkling gold leaves. The dress has long, slightly flared princess-length sleeves, a rounded

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1960s American Vintage Evening Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Beaded Maxi Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Beaded Maxi Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Beaded Maxi Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

. A soft purple is accompanied by a gold frame pattern throughout the whole dress. "Yves Saint Laurent

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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Evening Dresses

Gianfranco Ferre Spring Summer 1999 brown bodycon maxi dress
Gianfranco Ferre Spring Summer 1999 brown bodycon maxi dress

Gianfranco Ferre Spring Summer 1999 brown bodycon maxi dress

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in PARIS, FR

Stunning and rare Gianfranco Ferre brown knit one shoulder and sleeve bodycon gown from the Spring Summer 1999 collection. Similar designs were presented on the runway. Comes with sl...

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1990s Italian Vintage Evening Dresses

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Silk Masquerade Dress
Silk Masquerade Dress

Silk Masquerade Dress

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Silk Masquerade Dress

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

Our silk Damici masquerade dress may be what you've always wanted. This unlabeled silk silhouette

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Late 20th Century Vintage Evening Dresses

Alaia Black Mini Dress
Alaia Black Mini Dress

Alaia Black Mini Dress

Unavailable

Size: Small-Medium

Alaia Black Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

1990s Alaia black mini dress with star buttons. Stretch viscose fabric. Fits small medium.

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1990s French Vintage Evening Dresses

1990s Alaia Mini Dress
1990s Alaia Mini Dress

1990s Alaia Mini Dress

Unavailable

Size: Small

1990s Alaia Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

90's Alaia red slinky mini dress. Very low neck line with buttons 5 buttons up with front. Iconic

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1990s French Vintage Evening Dresses

70s Feathered Maxi Dress
70s Feathered Maxi Dress

70s Feathered Maxi Dress

By Joy Stevens

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Love it! Like time-travelling to a fabulous 70's party . . . Jersey maxi dress with the most

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1970s American Vintage Evening Dresses

1970s Ossie Clark Dress
1970s Ossie Clark Dress

1970s Ossie Clark Dress

Unavailable

Size: 2/4

1970s Ossie Clark Dress

By Ossie Clark

Located in New York, NY

1970s Ossie Clark cotton maxi dress. RARE vintage STORE HOURS: Monday to Friday 11:30 to 6PM

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20th Century English Vintage Evening Dresses

Vintage 70s angel sleeve dress
Vintage 70s angel sleeve dress

Vintage 70s angel sleeve dress

Located in London, GB

Incredible 1970s angel sleeves maxi dress. She has a black base with a rainbow coloured geometric

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1970s Vintage Evening Dresses

Jean Muir Navy Layered Dress
Jean Muir Navy Layered Dress

Jean Muir Navy Layered Dress

By Jean Muir

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Navy maxi dress. Overlay detail. Longsleeve. Rear button closure. Viscose. Made in England

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1980s Vintage Evening Dresses

70s Jersey Red Maxi Dress
70s Jersey Red Maxi Dress

70s Jersey Red Maxi Dress

By Joy Stevens

Located in Miami Beach, FL

we love a dress that can go from day to night and this 70s Jersey Red Maxi Dress fits the bill

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1970s American Vintage Evening Dresses

Stephen Sprouse Black Mini Dress
Stephen Sprouse Black Mini Dress

Stephen Sprouse Black Mini Dress

By Stephen Sprouse

Located in New York City, NY

Stephen Sprouse black knit tank style black mini dress with pockets on lower front.

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1980s American Vintage Evening Dresses

Vintage 1960s Chester Weinberg Dress
Vintage 1960s Chester Weinberg Dress

Vintage 1960s Chester Weinberg Dress

By Chester Weinberg

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

➳ vintage 1960s dress * denim blue heavy cotton linen * nylon blend lining * side button

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1960s Vintage Evening Dresses

Vintage long dress sequins and print
Vintage long dress sequins and print

Vintage long dress sequins and print

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage dress circa 1970 - Color : Gold and black - Long sleeves - High collar - Long dress with

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Evening Dresses

1980s Gianni Versace Monochrome Silk Dress
1980s Gianni Versace Monochrome Silk Dress

1980s Gianni Versace Monochrome Silk Dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A 1980s Gianni Versace figure hugging printed silk dress with fitted bodice and delicate ruching at

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1980s Italian Vintage Evening Dresses

Christian Lacroix black maxi dress, circa
Christian Lacroix black maxi dress, circa

Christian Lacroix black maxi dress, circa

By Christian Lacroix

Located in London, GB

This fabulous evening dress by Christian Lacroix is fantastic option for a black tie event or party

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1980s French Vintage Evening Dresses

1970's Radley Black Maxi Dress
1970's Radley Black Maxi Dress

1970's Radley Black Maxi Dress

By Radley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Radley maxi-length dress dating to the 1970's. Scoop front neck with eyelet trim. Short sleeves

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1970s English Vintage Evening Dresses

Couture Geoffrey Beene Maxi Dress - Rare
Couture Geoffrey Beene Maxi Dress - Rare

Couture Geoffrey Beene Maxi Dress - Rare

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Presented here is a 1980's never been worn Geoffrey Beene runway dress. Please check measurements

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20th Century American Vintage Evening Dresses

Mainbocher Couture Navy Silk Party Dress
Mainbocher Couture Navy Silk Party Dress

Mainbocher Couture Navy Silk Party Dress

By Mainbocher

Located in New York City, NY

Striking Mainbocher Couture 1950s navy silk evening dress with velvet flocking detail. Ruched

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1950s American Vintage Evening Dresses

Versace Jeans Couture Black Body Con Dress
Versace Jeans Couture Black Body Con Dress

Versace Jeans Couture Black Body Con Dress

By Versace Jeans Couture, Gianni Versace

Located in Hoffman Estates, IL

Description: Rare Versace Jeans Couture black dress with iconic Medusa. Country: Italy Period

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20th Century Vintage Evening Dresses

Rare Genny Red Velvet Dress with gems
Rare Genny Red Velvet Dress with gems

Rare Genny Red Velvet Dress with gems

By Genny

Located in Venezia, IT

Rare Genny Red Velvet Dress with gems (Some signs of aging on the shoulders - see pictures) - NO

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1990s Italian Vintage Evening Dresses

Moschino Cheap Chic Red Maxi Long Dress
Moschino Cheap Chic Red Maxi Long Dress

Moschino Cheap Chic Red Maxi Long Dress

By Moschino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Moschino cheap chic red maxi long dress Be retro glam wearing this red hot Long Dress by Moschino

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1990s Italian Vintage Evening Dresses

Flora Kung Pop Art Mini Silk Dress
Flora Kung Pop Art Mini Silk Dress

Flora Kung Pop Art Mini Silk Dress

By Flora Kung

Located in Boston, MA

Easy cool silk slip dress in Flora's wearable pop art print. Dress only. Sash is a part of the

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1990s Vintage Evening Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Dress
Geoffrey Beene Dress

Geoffrey Beene Dress

Unavailable

Size: 4/6

Geoffrey Beene Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

grey jersey dress with curved seaming has a satin insert and a techno fabric skirt. Size 4/6

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1990s American Vintage Evening Dresses

1990s Kathryn Dianos Black Crepe Evening Dress
1990s Kathryn Dianos Black Crepe Evening Dress

1990s Kathryn Dianos Black Crepe Evening Dress

By Kathryn Dianos

Located in Houston, TX

Striking black evening dress from Kathryn Dianos. The top half of the dress features a pattern

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1990s American Vintage Evening Dresses

1960s Adele Simpson Black Crepe Fringe Dress
1960s Adele Simpson Black Crepe Fringe Dress

1960s Adele Simpson Black Crepe Fringe Dress

By Adele Simpson

Located in Houston, TX

This Adele Simpson 1960's dress is spectacularly layered. The dress is long, with a black fringed

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1950s American Vintage Evening Dresses

Courrèges long black sequined evening dress, 1970s
Courrèges long black sequined evening dress, 1970s

Courrèges long black sequined evening dress, 1970s

By André Courrèges

Located in Paris, FR

COURREGES (Made in France) Long evening dress composed of black wool. The triangle-shaped bust is

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1970s French Vintage Evening Dresses

Angelo Mozzillo Hand Embroidered Maxi Dress 1990s
Angelo Mozzillo Hand Embroidered Maxi Dress 1990s

Angelo Mozzillo Hand Embroidered Maxi Dress 1990s

By Angelo Mozzillo

Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi

Unique Angelo Mozzillo Hand Embroidered With Beads To Create An Intricate Floral Pattern Maxi Dress

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1990s Italian Vintage Evening Dresses

Naeem Khan Riazee white beaded mini dress
Naeem Khan Riazee white beaded mini dress

Naeem Khan Riazee white beaded mini dress

By Naeem Khan Riazee Nights

Located in New York, NY

This white full beaded mini dress is Naeem Khan for Riazee Nights. It is co-labelled with Bergdorf

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1980s Indian Vintage Evening Dresses

Tina Leser, Floral print dress, circa 1966
Tina Leser, Floral print dress, circa 1966

Tina Leser, Floral print dress, circa 1966

Located in London, GB

This beautiful Tina Leser maxi dress has a romantic feel and would make a stunning choice for a

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1960s Vintage Evening Dresses

1970s TONI TODD Printed Boho Maxi Dress
1970s TONI TODD Printed Boho Maxi Dress

1970s TONI TODD Printed Boho Maxi Dress

Located in New York, NY

The bold colors and intricate design of this boho print Toni Todd maxi dress make it a standout. A

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1970s Vintage Evening Dresses

Luxurious Angelo Mozzillo Multistrand Chord Maxi Dress
Luxurious Angelo Mozzillo Multistrand Chord Maxi Dress

Luxurious Angelo Mozzillo Multistrand Chord Maxi Dress

By Angelo Mozzillo

Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi

Luxurious Angelo Mozzillo Multistrand Chord Maxi Dress

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1990s Italian Vintage Evening Dresses

1980's Pauline Trigère Jeweled Maxi Dress
1980's Pauline Trigère Jeweled Maxi Dress

1980's Pauline Trigère Jeweled Maxi Dress

By Pauline Trigère

Located in New York City, NY

sophisticated and structured tailoring, and the best of these were her coats and dresses made from fine wools

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1980s American Vintage Evening Dresses

1980's Balmain Ivoire Swirl Print Dress
1980's Balmain Ivoire Swirl Print Dress

1980's Balmain Ivoire Swirl Print Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

Turn up the volume in your wardrobe with this 1980's Balmain Ivoire swirl print dress. Crafted

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1980s Vintage Evening Dresses

Bill Blass black triangle too mini dress
Bill Blass black triangle too mini dress

Bill Blass black triangle too mini dress

By Bill Blass

Located in New York, NY

This iconic Bill Blass mini dress is from the 1980s. It is a silk crepe and fits a 0-2. There is

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1980s American Vintage Evening Dresses

Gianni Versace sheer panel cutout mini dress
Gianni Versace sheer panel cutout mini dress

Gianni Versace sheer panel cutout mini dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in New York, NY

This sheer panel Versace dress has corset boning and a little elastic in the wool fabric skirt. It

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1990s Italian Vintage Evening Dresses

FABRICE Black Jersey Beaded Mini Dress 6
FABRICE Black Jersey Beaded Mini Dress 6

FABRICE Black Jersey Beaded Mini Dress 6

By Fabrice

Located in New York City, NY

This chic jersey dress hails from New York City designer, FABRICE. Style: Mini

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1980s American Vintage Evening Dresses

VINTAGE PAISLEY CHIFFON FLUTTER SLEEVE MAXI DRESS
VINTAGE PAISLEY CHIFFON FLUTTER SLEEVE MAXI DRESS

VINTAGE PAISLEY CHIFFON FLUTTER SLEEVE MAXI DRESS

Located in San Francisco, CA

Featured is a long vintage dress from the late 1960s-early 1970s. Fabulous psychedelic paisley

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1970s Vintage Evening Dresses

1990s Black Wool Claude Montana Maxi Dress
1990s Black Wool Claude Montana Maxi Dress

1990s Black Wool Claude Montana Maxi Dress

By Claude Montana

Located in Dallas, TX

1990s Maxi dress in a black wool crepe. Slip style with wide shoulder straps. Empire waistline and

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1990s French Vintage Evening Dresses

1980s Vintage Patrick Kelly Leopard Print Dress
1980s Vintage Patrick Kelly Leopard Print Dress

1980s Vintage Patrick Kelly Leopard Print Dress

By Patrick Kelly

Located in Long Island City, NY

Fabulous Patrick Kelly leopard-print cotton dress with grommets, lacing, and boning at the bust

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1980s French Vintage Evening Dresses

Dolce Gabbana 1990’s crochet maxi long dress
Dolce Gabbana 1990’s crochet maxi long dress

Dolce Gabbana 1990’s crochet maxi long dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in North Miami, FL

Dolce Gabbana 1990’s black crochet/lace maxi dress Black Form fitting slip dress attached

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1990s Vintage Evening Dresses

Vintage 1970's Travilla Silk Maxi Dress
Vintage 1970's Travilla Silk Maxi Dress

Vintage 1970's Travilla Silk Maxi Dress

By Travilla

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

vintage 1970's dress * black graphic print silk * silk lining * back zipper * smocked sleeves

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1970s Vintage Evening Dresses

Lanvin Boutique Long Green Doupioni Silk Dress
Lanvin Boutique Long Green Doupioni Silk Dress

Lanvin Boutique Long Green Doupioni Silk Dress

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Lanvin Boutique long green silk dress with long sleeves and quilted stripe cuffs and hem in yellow

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1960s French Vintage Evening Dresses

70s Joy Stevens Peach Jersey Maxi Dress
70s Joy Stevens Peach Jersey Maxi Dress

70s Joy Stevens Peach Jersey Maxi Dress

By Joy Stevens

Located in Miami Beach, FL

SO Beautiful! As With All of Joy Stevens Dresses, This Is Made Of The BEST Quality Slinky Nylon

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1970s American Vintage Evening Dresses

Rare Iconic Dolce e Gabbana Bustier Dress 1991
Rare Iconic Dolce e Gabbana Bustier Dress 1991

Rare Iconic Dolce e Gabbana Bustier Dress 1991

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Venezia, IT

Rare Iconic Dolce e Gabbana Black Bustier Dress 1991 Size: 40 IT Fabric label cutted. - NO RETURNS

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1990s Italian Vintage Evening Dresses

Alexander McQueen Spring 1997 La Poupée Dragon Dress
Alexander McQueen Spring 1997 La Poupée Dragon Dress

Alexander McQueen Spring 1997 La Poupée Dragon Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in San Diego, CA

Midi dress in buttery soft velvet adorned with a sheer mesh dragon from Alexander McQueen's spring

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1990s Italian Vintage Evening Dresses

1960s Dynasty Sheer Raspberry Silk Floral Evening Dress
1960s Dynasty Sheer Raspberry Silk Floral Evening Dress

1960s Dynasty Sheer Raspberry Silk Floral Evening Dress

By Dynasty

Located in Houston, TX

Delightfully colorful evening dress by Dynasty! The dress is maxi length, with long sleeves, and an

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1960s Hong Kong Vintage Evening Dresses

Geoffrey Beene 1970s Black Mini Dress Size Small.
Geoffrey Beene 1970s Black Mini Dress Size Small.

Geoffrey Beene 1970s Black Mini Dress Size Small.

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Atlanta, GA

Geoffrey Beene early 1970s black mini dress with pockets with billowy sleeves & pockets is a size

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1970s American Vintage Evening Dresses

1970s Malcolm Starr Gold Green Metallic Maxi Dress
1970s Malcolm Starr Gold Green Metallic Maxi Dress

1970s Malcolm Starr Gold Green Metallic Maxi Dress

By Elinor Simmons

Located in Houston, TX

This vintage green, red, and gold dress by Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr is maxi length, has

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1970s American Vintage Evening Dresses

Stephen Sprouse Signed High Visibility Hazard Material Dress
Stephen Sprouse Signed High Visibility Hazard Material Dress

Stephen Sprouse Signed High Visibility Hazard Material Dress

By Stephen Sprouse

Located in New York City, NY

Unique Stephen Sprouse High Visibility Hazard Material Dress. Dress is signed, For Candy love '94.

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1990s Vintage Evening Dresses

70s Metallic Gold and Purple Lace Evening Dress
70s Metallic Gold and Purple Lace Evening Dress

70s Metallic Gold and Purple Lace Evening Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

70s Metallic Gold and Purple Lace Evening Dress. Dolman sleeves. Lace overlay on nude mesh lining.

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1970s Vintage Evening Dresses

Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress
Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress

Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress

Unavailable

Size: 4

Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress

Located in Topanga, CA

Inspired by the Ceil Chapman dress designed for Marilyn Monroe in the film Seven Year Itch. Rouched

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1950s American Vintage Evening Dresses

Gorgeous Vintage 1960s Donald Brooks Jersey Evening Dress
Gorgeous Vintage 1960s Donald Brooks Jersey Evening Dress

Gorgeous Vintage 1960s Donald Brooks Jersey Evening Dress

By Donald Brooks

Located in Long Island City, NY

This dress is a real stunner! Gorgeous halter dress that is basically one giant circle skirt from

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1960s American Vintage Evening Dresses

Paco Rabanne stunning leather and knit mini dress
Paco Rabanne stunning leather and knit mini dress

Paco Rabanne stunning leather and knit mini dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Paris, FR

PACO RABANNE (Made in France) Stunning black rayon mini dress/tunic. The collar and top of the bust

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1990s French Vintage Evening Dresses

Unique Angelo Mozzillo Navy Blue Bodycon Maxi Dress
Unique Angelo Mozzillo Navy Blue Bodycon Maxi Dress

Unique Angelo Mozzillo Navy Blue Bodycon Maxi Dress

By Angelo Mozzillo

Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi

Highlighting An Extra Feminine Profile, This Angelo Mozzillo Maxi Dress Has A Strapless Design

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1990s Italian Vintage Evening Dresses

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Moschino 1999 black beaded silk gown maxi dress

Moschino 1999 black beaded silk gown maxi dress

By Moschino

Located in North Miami, FL

Exquisite Moschino 1999 black silk gown with beaded embellishments Bias cut Square shaped silk embellishments mid to bottom that give lofts of movement to the gown Truly a masterpie...

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1990s Vintage Evening Dresses

Gianni Versace 90'S Draped Jersey Evening Dress
Gianni Versace 90'S Draped Jersey Evening Dress

Gianni Versace 90'S Draped Jersey Evening Dress

By Versace

Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong

A red liquid and floaty draped jersey dress by Gianni Versace himself in early 90'S. Double

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1960's Eloise Curtis Black and Silver Dress
1960's Eloise Curtis Black and Silver Dress

1960's Eloise Curtis Black and Silver Dress

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

metallic and black lurex, mod style dress from the 1960's. The silver lattice and diamond pattern is

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Bohemian Duro Olowu Dress

Bohemian Duro Olowu Dress

Unavailable

Size: FR 40

Bohemian Duro Olowu Dress

Located in Bethesda, MD

Bright Duro Olowu dress with floral print, wide sleeves, and back zipper closure. Measurements

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Unworn 1970s Teal Traina Vintage Jersey Knit Op Art Maxi Dress with Open Back

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By Teal Traina

Located in Sparks, NV

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$675

H 9.5 in W 15 in D 5 in

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By Rialto

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Located in Palos Hills, IL

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Located in Leonardo, NJ

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Vintage Evening Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage evening dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of vintage evening dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Beige and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Vintage evening dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Yves Saint Laurent, Gianni Versace and Christian Dior are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Vintage Evening Dresses?

On average, vintage evening dresses on 1stDibs sell for $950, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $1,000,000 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses And Gowns 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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