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MORPHEW ATELIER Champagne Silk Chiffon & Antique Lamé Gown
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Champagne Silk Chiffon & Antique Lamé Gown. CAPE SOLD SEPERATELY
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Mid-18th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

A/W 1999 Christian Dior John Galliano Midnight Blue Bias Cut Evening Slip Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
This Rare and Iconic slip dress for Christian Dior's Fall/Winter 1999 Collection designed by John Galliano features a simple bias-cut silhouette, numerous fabric-covered buttons up t...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Couture black silk faille dress Named Sourire - AW 1956-1957
Located in Toulon, FR
Autumn Winter 1956-1957 Paris Rare numbered Patron Original for a dinner dress in black silk faille, model called Sourire from the ligne Aimant - Christian Dior Haute Couture from the Autumn Winter 1956-1957 collection. This model has kimono sleeves with gussets for ease under the armpits. Hollow pleats and flat pleats organised obliquely under the plunging V neckline, prolonging a "haunted" silhouette as Christian Dior used...
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black leather bustier dress Gianni Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black leather bustier dress with leather string along the neckline. Lining composition: 65% acetate, 35% rayon. Split in the middle back = 23cm SIZE 40 (It) 36 (Fr) 6 (US) S
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel Dress Haute Couture Off-White Silk Sleeveless Dress, circa 1978
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Off-white silk sleeveless dress with an interlaced chain collar. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR. 1978 circa Haute Couture Collection. Additi...
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

BodyMap Dress - Rare 1980s Vintage - Raspberry Pink Stretch Silk Lycra
Located in KENT, GB
Product Details: BodyMap Dress - Rare 1980s Vintage - Raspberry Pink Stretch Silk Lycra - Crossover Shoulder + Hem Panelling Detail - Batwing Underarm to Long Fitted Sleeves Era: ...
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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare 1974 Valentino Haute Couture Pale-Pink Beaded Crystal Silk Winged Cape Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A totally glamorous and ultra rare Valentino haute couture ballerina slipper pink silk beaded crystal gown dating back to his 1974 spring-summer collection. For over forty years, Val...
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1970s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

MORPHEW COLLECTION Olive Green Bias Cut Rayon Blend Velvet & Satin Striped Chiff
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Olive Green Bias Cut Rayon Blend Velvet & Satin Striped Chiffon Gown with 18th Century Antique Silver Flowers Material: Rayo...
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18th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black silk chiffon bustier cocktail dress with ruffles Chanel Boutique
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk chiffon bustier cocktail dress with ruffles and black velvet ribbons piping. Boned silk chiffon bustier inside the dress with snap and hook and eye closure. Elastic wais...
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Early 2000s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tulle evening dress with yellow embroideries Alexander McQueen FW 2022/23 NEW
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black tulle evening dress with yellow embroideries. Main fabric composition: 100% polyamide. Silk embroideries. Boned bustier.Pleated and draped on the bust. Hidden zip in the middle...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Ruched Tulle and Satin Gown
Located in New York, NY
Oscar de la Renta Dramatic Ruched Tulle and Satin Gown from the 2000's. Cream silk satin is completely overlaid in ruched black tulle for a period French Haute Couture look. Oscar de...
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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gold lamé bustier evening dress with bow John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold lamé bustier evening dress with bow. Main fabric composition: 54% metal, 46% silk. Silk lining. Boned Tulle cotton bustier with zip in the middle back. Button covered with lamé ...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

MartinMargiela 1990 1stRetrospectiveCollection1994 Sheer Black Convertible Apron
Located in Chicago, IL
Dating this minimalist convertible transparent black chiffon rectangular garment by Belgian former fashion designer Martin Margiela to Spring 1994 among his many variations of the traditional waiter-style apron that he reworked with his eponymous Maison Martin Margiela since its first collection for Spring/Summer 1989, the iconic corner-stitched textural white-cotton brand label is stenciled with seemingly contradictory text referencing an earlier collection in Fall 1990. Instead of the blank label that had become internationally recognized among the fashion elite within the brand's initial five years--before the presence of any other tag printed with the designer name--this black print was added in this manner for only one collection during its founder's tenure. The distinct typography specified the collection season when the new Margiela design had debuted since he selected favorites to re-edition from his first 10 fashion shows. This season-less self-curated retrospective collection without any new designs was unprecedented in the ready-to-wear fashion industry, which sold only new clothes typically two to five times annually. In the early 1990s, this old-made-new-again collection was astonishing for a Paris-based high-end brand, for which any lack of fresh designs for Spring had otherwise been attributed to the loss of an artistic director or the outbreak of war. Nevertheless, there are subtle differences of color, material and draping possibilities that make our re-edition unique from the 1990 apron and from later "replicas", which was the term that Margiela printed on a different kind of label for his second self-curated retrospective in Spring 1999 following 10 more collections. Aside from the text-printed brand label with four characteristic hand-sewn corner stitches, the only other element that unified Margiela's first collection of favorites was that all the items were overdyed a darker color so that the clothes were various shades of grey, blue or black depending on the original color of the textile and how much dye the thread/yarn absorbed. The first Margiela apron...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage F/W 1993 Runway Black Velvet Boned Corset Dress
Located in London, GB
Vintage Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld boned corset dress. As seen on the runway, as modelled by Estelle Lefebure. Features velvet upper, covering the ‘corset’ of the dress where boning co...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Bob Mackie Black Evening Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
1980s Bob Mackie black evening gown featuring an abstract floral motif in glass bugle beading, sequin, and rhinestone. The bodice has a sweetheart neckline, narrow velvet and sequin ...
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Iconic 1991 Gianni Versace Documented Runway Print Silk Strapless Mini Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A well documented and highly coveted Gianni Versace 'I Ventagli' print sculpted silk strapless mini dress dating back to his iconic 1991 spring-summer collection. Versace’s creation...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

rare VERSACE Runway silk pailette embellished sheer sleeves draped evening gown
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare VERSACE Runway blue silk pailette embellished sheer sleeves draped evening gown Reference: TGAS/D01130 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Material: Silk Color: Blue Patt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

rare VERSACE 2011 Runway crystal embellished studded harness evening gown IT38
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare VERSACE 2011 Runway grey crystal embellished studded harness evening gown IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/D01128 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Dress
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage S/S 2002 Y2K Roberto Cavalli Leopard Animal Print Silk Slip Midi Dress
Located in Denver, CO
S/S 2002 Roberto Cavalli Dress Leopard animal print on silk Draped neckline Brown braided shoulder straps Slip style Midi length Low scooped upper back Braided corset detail up the b...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler Panel Shadow A/W 1995 Couture Cirque d'Hiver XS Dress Suit
Located in PARIS, FR
Panel shadow suit by Thierry Mugler! From the A/W 1995 Couture 'Cirque d'Hiver' Collection Runway piece! Wondeful silhouette! Wasp Waist, it emphasizes the waist. VERY GOOD conditio...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace dress 2022
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VERSACE - (Made in Italy) Metallic green mesh dress holding impressive safety pins. 36FR size indicated. 2022 Spring-Summer Collection. Condition: Ve...
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2010s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Yellow Floral Bird Cocktail Long Dress Fuzzi 2000s
Located in Brindisi, Bt
The Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Yellow Long Dress from the 2000s is an eye-catching dress adorned with floral and bird designs. Made with a Fuzzi texture and lined for comfort, this dr...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianni Versace Couture S/S 1997 Runway Naomi Campbell Sheer Gray Lace Gown
Located in Milano, IT
- Gianni Versace Grey lace evening logo strap dress - Sold by Skof.Archive - Designed by Gianni Versace - Spring-Summer 1997 Couture - Debuted on Naomi Campbell who walked with Gia...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1949 Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Ivory Silk Satin Strapless Draped Bridal Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An incredibly gorgeous, unbelievably rare Jeanne Lanvin haute couture sculpted liquid silk-satin hourglass archival gown dating back to fall-winter 1949. ...
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1940s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

TALBOT RUNHOF vintage Y2K 100% silk evening gown floral maxi dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Talbot Runhof Vintage NWT's 100% silk German size 38 Gorgeous!!! Simply stunning one-of-a-kind vintage gown by Talbot Runhof. Definitely a showstopper and has such effortless moveme...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage S/S 2003 Runway Tattoo Backless Silk Gown
Located in London, GB
Vintage Roberto Cavalli Spring Summer 2003 tattoo print gown. Print as seen on the season's runway and campaign. Features iconic tattoo print, cowl neck, full lining and low cross-ba...
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Early 2000s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 2006 Strapless Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indulge in the luxurious and exclusive elegance of this Christian Dior by John Galliano dress. Crafted from a rich burgundy berry fabric, this dress exudes sophistication and taste. ...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer Floral Metal Oroton Gown
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Donatella Versace designed a pastel-green floor-length gown for the Spring/Summer 1999 Gianni Versace collection. It debuted on the season's runway on Amber Valletta and was featured...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Leather Motorcycle Evening Gown 2003
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to showcase an exquisite vintage evening gown from Roberto Cavalli's 2003 collection. The gown features stunning red leather quilted straps and hip d...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

JOHN GALLIANO Teal Bias Cut Satin Evening Gown From The A/W 2008 Collection
Located in London, GB
- John Galliano - Bias Cut - Teal Satin Evening gown - Signature Covered Button Side Closure - Thick Rouleaux Straps - Beautiful Intricate Detailing - Flattering Grecian Style Dr...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Zuhair Murad Couture white silver gold beaded sequin mini wedding backless dress
Located in Paris, FR
LOVE LALI VINTAGE An incredibly rare dress from Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Fall 2006 This really is a work of art, a tasseled flapper style mini dress. The dress is sheer mesh and i...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino S/S 06 pink yellow rose print floral one shoulder gown train dress
Located in Paris, FR
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Such a dreamy and romantic gown from Valentino S/S 2006, featuring as look 63 on the runway in yellow Composed of silk chiffon layers that cut on the bias The unde...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Todd Oldman Spring 1996 Runway Dress
Located in New York, NY
- Todd Oldham Embellished Rainbow Check Strapless Evening Dress. From the Spring 1996 Runway Collection and worn by Amber Valletta.Striking multicolored silk dress with structured co...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

VERSACE 2011 Runway white studded leather silk skirt mini dress IT38 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE 2011 Runway white studded leather silk skirt mini dress IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/D01127 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: 2011...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood F/W 1996 Couture Black velvet and satin bow corset
Located in Milano, IT
- Vivienne Westwood gold label black velvet and satin bow corset - Sold by Skof.Archive - Designed by Vivienne Westwood - Fall-Winter 1996 - Flat Satin bow...
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1990s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

Y2K Stephen Burrows Asymmetrical MOD Design Dress
Located in Greenport, NY
Y2K Stephen Burrows Asymmetrical MOD Design Dress This is truly an amazing and unique piece, mixing the defining time of the 60s MOD era with a Y2K twist. Colors of chocolate brown...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia documented nude leather metal studded embellished dress, ss 1981
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Introducing an exquisite piece of fashion history: the iconic Azzedine Alaïa nude soft leather dress from the Spring-Summer 1981 collection. Crafted with meticulous attention to deta...
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1980s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

Maison Martin Margiela S/S 1997 Semi-Couture golden yellow velvet breastplate
Located in Milano, IT
- Maison Martin Margiela golden yellow velvet halter neck backless breastplate - Sold by Skof.Archive - Designed by Martin Margiela - Semi-Couture Spring-Summer 1997 - Crushed velv...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Pierre Cardin Museum Held Bright Orange Space Age Petal Hem Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
This circa 1968 Pierre Cardin bright orange wool sleeveless late 60s Space Age vintage dress with petalled / bubbled hem is part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Fine Art...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli 2003 black beaded maxi gown dress
Located in Annandale, VA
Roberto Cavalli 2003 beaded black gown It’s absolutely breathtaking! Part of my collection and I’m only willing to part with it for the right price No size tag as it was removed ...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

NWT S/S 2002 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Backless Halter Leopard Silk Gown
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing a striking leopard print gown from the Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche collection, designed by Tom Ford for the Spring/Summer 2002 season. This gown features a plunging co...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2010 Runway Christian Dior Floral Silk Chiffon Pleated Dress
Located in London, GB
Appearing as look 22 on the Spring 2010 runway, this floral silk mini-dress is the Christian Dior brand at its most casual and playful. One of the final shows with the house under th...
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

2011 Carolina Herrera Runway Documented Floral Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
Carolina Herrera’s Spring 2011 collection took inspiration from traditional Korean clothing and 18th century botanical plates. As Vogue wr...
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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Autumn/Winter 1959 Christian Dior Couture Black Silk Chiffon "Bella" Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Absolutely breathtaking black layered silk chiffon Christian Dior Couture gown from the fall/winter 1959 collection. Strapless, very subtle sweetheart neckline with a corseted bodice...
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Fall 2008 Runway Jean Paul Gaultier Lace and Velvet Dress
Located in London, GB
This rare Jean Paul Gaultier gown appeared on the Fall 2008 runway as part of a theatrical, multi-layered look typical of the maverick designer. Reminiscent of 1930s designs, the dre...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

2005 Oscar De la Renta Runway Crystal Beaded Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
In the review for Oscar De La Renta’s Fall 2005 collection, Vogue described the label as “always elegant and invariably luxe”. Look 52 of 66 from the runway presentation, this gracef...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Saint Laurent Black Strappy Open Back Maxi Gown Size S
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Never worn, with tags. No visible wear to dress is evident on this new Saint Laurent designer resale item. Details Black Synthetic Dress Sleeveless ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2000 Swarovski crystal Galaxy print silk gown
Located in Rome, IT
- Roberto Cavalli fall winter 2000 collection - Sold by Gold Palms Vintage - Dark blue silk bias cut gown - Asymmetric cowl neck - Spaghetti straps - Galaxy print with Swarovski crys...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Garavani Black Sequin Embellished Tulle Maxi Gown Size S
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Never worn, with tags. No visible wear to dress is evident. However, one of sequin is missing on the front right bust due to poor storage on this new Valentino Garavani ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Saddle Brown Leather Backless Gown
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: an incredible caramel brown Gianni Versace gown, designed by Donatella Versace. From the Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this gown debuted on the season's runway a...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black satin boléro and bustier dress with velvet flowers Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin boléro and bustier dress cocktail ensemble with black velvet flowers on the bust. Silk organza lining. Snap closure on the jacket and on the dress as well in the middle f...
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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

LOEWE Size 0 Black Gold Silk Chain Shirt Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
LOEWE oversized shirt dress comes in a black silk featuring a gold tone chain accent, long sleeves, collarless and a buttoned closure. New with Tags. Marked: 32 Measurements: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

2021 Giambattista Valli Runway Floral Embroidered Tulle Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
As seen on the runway, this gown is look number 56 of 60 in Giambattista Valli’s Fall 2021 collection. Valli took inspiration from the culture clash between his home city of Paris ...
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

CHANEL Size 8 Cream Cotton Acrylic Sleeveless Mid-Calf Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL 2004 dress comes in a cream cotton and acetate featuring a shift style, raw edge, mid-calf, sleeveless, back zip up closure. Made in France. V...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano London Red Silk Brocade Floral Runway Evening Gown Dress w Stola
Located in PARIS, FR
John Galliano London Red Silk Brocade Floral Runway Evening Gown Bias Dress with Scarf Stola, SS 1998 John Galliano red silk brocade evening dress/ gown with attached fringed scarf...
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

very rare 1984 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded jersey dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Bias cut dress with a single swathe of darkest brown jersey forming a hooded bodice dating to 1984. Well documented piece. Very flattering seams. 'Hood' can be draped for a more conv...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2006 lilac black lace one shoulder bias gown dress IT40 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2006 lilac black lace one shoulder bias gown dress IT40 S Reference: TGAS/D01019 Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Lee Alexander McQueen Collection: 2006 Material:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Gowns and Designer Evening Dresses for Sale: Shop Dior, Chanel, Versace and More

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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