1960s Sarmi Silk Chiffon and Beaded Ballerina Dress
By Sarmi
Located in London, GB
A stunning 1960s couture made pleated silk chiffon ballerina style cocktail dress by Sarmi of New York.
1960s Sarmi Silk Chiffon and Beaded Ballerina Dress
By Sarmi
Located in London, GB
A stunning 1960s couture made pleated silk chiffon ballerina style cocktail dress by Sarmi of New York.
1960's SAKS 5TH AVE Pink Floral Brocade Hand Beaded Cocktail Dress Sz 4
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage cocktail dress is composed of a pink floral brocade fabric embellished with sequins and beading. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. ...
Mingolini Gugenheim Black Beaded Dress on Lace, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mingolini Gugenheim black beaded dress is a rare, Italian couture piece that displays impeccable attention to detail and expert craftsmanship. From the late 50s/early 60s, it fe...
Vintage 1960's Gene Shelly Black and Gold Beaded Evening Dress UK 10-12 US 6-8
By Gene Shelly Boutique Internationale
Located in Nashville, TN
A classic silhouette rendered in a mesmerising design, this original 1960's Gene Shelly black wool evening dress, embellished with gold glass beadwork, is a timeless classic.
1960s Cream Silk Beaded Sequin Custom Cocktail Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s custom cocktail dress Cream silk Hand beaded and sequined Back slit and zipper Fully lined Personal property of actress Maria Bello
Vintage 1960's Silk chiffon Beaded Dress and matching jacket ensemble UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in an iconic silhouette, this timeless 1960's raw silk and silk chiffon dress and jacket ensemble, embellished with statement glass beadwork in shades of pearlescent white, ...
Circa 1960's pale pink beaded tulle with rhinestone
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Circa 1960's pale pink beaded tulle with rhinestone. Organza lining. SIZE L
1960s French Couture Organza Dress with Embroidered and Beaded Bodice
Located in London, GB
Vibrant 1960s French couture turquoise silk-satin evening dress.
1960S Lime Green Cotton Jacquard Cocktail Dress With Beaded Neckline And Waist
Located in New York, NY
1960S Lime Green Cotton Jacquard Cocktail Dress With Beaded Neckline And Waist
1960S Chocolate Brown Hand Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Cocktail Shirt Dress
Located in New York, NY
Silk chiffon is backed with tulle for stability of the beadwork. The dress is then entirely lined 1960S Chocolate Brown Hand Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Cocktail Shirt Dress
1960s Vintage Black Nude Illusion Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage black nude illusion cocktail dress with jet black beadwork along the bust. Details: Fully Lined Rear Metal + Hook Zip Closure Estimated Size: S-M Color: Black with ...
BRUCE ARNOLD 1960's Black Hand-Beaded Gown Size 6
By BRUCE ARNOLD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Super Sexy Bruce Arnold gown is fully hand-beaded and composed of a black sequin on rayon and features a floral detail. There is a center back metal zipper closure. The gown is ...
Beautiful 1960s White Linen Beads + Pearls + Sequins A - Line 60s Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 1960s white linen A-Line / shift dress! Soft linen holds shape nicely, and features a fitted bodice with a slight A-line.
Jean Lutece 1960s Vintage Beaded Black Silk Embellished Coat Dress
By Jean Lutece
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jean Lutece vintage 1960s black silk double breasted coat (or coat dress) with black rhinestone and seed bead embellishment at collar and cuffs.
1960s Yellow and Grey Floral Beaded Sleeveless Sheath Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant 1960s Yellow, Grey and Blue Floral Print beaded Sheath sleeveless cocktail dress.
1960s Shocking Pink Silk Shift Dress with Beaded Bodice
Located in London, GB
Likely a British made bespoke or couture piece from the mid 1960s, this hot pink satin-silk cocktail dress has retained all of the vibrancy of when it was first designed.
1960S Lemmon Yellow Hand Beaded Silk Radzimir Flared Mini Cocktail Dress With P
Located in New York, NY
1960S Lemmon Yellow Hand Beaded Silk Radzimir Flared Mini Cocktail Dress With Pearl & Crystal Sleeves
Vintage 1960's Yellow Silk Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress Mike Benet UK 8 US 4
By Mike Benet Formals
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly breathtaking 1960's lemon silk chiffon Mike Benet gown, embellished with trailing silver glass beads, in an undulating and abstract pattern, is the perfect statement piec...
Vintage 1960s Silver Paisley Beaded Dress and coat set 1960s beaded UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly breathtaking 1960's silver lurex brocade dress and matching coat ensemble, embellished with borders of silver glass beadwork, silver claw set rhinestones, pearls and silve...
I. MAGNIN 1960's Hand Beaded Pink Chiffon Gown Size 4
By I. Magnin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This I. Magnin gown is composed of a pink silk chiffon with a beaded bodice. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measur...
1960s Lime Green Vintage Beaded + Sequined 60s Bright Mod Shift Dress w/ Pearls
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1960s lime green shift dress! Flattering shilouette, with amazing details!
Beautiful Jack Bryan 1960s 1970s Pale Yellow Heavily Beaded Lace Dress
By Jack Bryan
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous late 1960s / early 1970s pale yellow vintage lace dress.
1960s Jack Bryan Ivory and White Crochet Lace Beaded Vintage Maxi Dress / Gown
By Jack Bryan
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 60s JACKY BRYAN ivory and white full length dress. Features a hand crochet lace bodice, which is adorned with hundreds of dangling white beads on the front and back....
Silk Vintage Evening Dress / Gown with Rhinestone and Beaded Sleeves, 1960s
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning vintage 1960s citrus yellow silk chiffon evening dress with rhinestone embellished and beaded sleeves.
Moschino Vintage Gray Beaded Crochet Lace Shift Dress, 1990s
By Moschino
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1960s-inspired gray beaded crochet shift dress and matching slip by Moschino.
SE'MONT 1960's Silk Aqua Halter with Sequins & Bead Embellishments Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cocktail dress is composed of an aqua silk with sequin and bead embellishments. There is a center front bow with zipper closure, and halter style. In great vintage condition. ...
1960s Julius Garfinckel Blue and Green Boucle Beaded Mink Fur Trim A Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare and chic vintage 60s JULIUS GARFINCKEL green and blue boucle beaded long sleeve A-Line dress! Soft boucle in vibrant blue and green. Hand-sewn beads and sequins throughout...
Vintage 1960s Women's Pink Sheer Mesh Beaded Tunic Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful vintage 60s Pink Sheer Mesh tunic beaded in white, pink and gold flower beads. Collar and sleeves is beaded in pink beads. Perfect for cocktail party. Tunic comes with slip...
$600Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Coral Silk Brocade Hand Beaded 1960s Mini Dress Royal Cathay Hong Kong
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s coral silk brocade, hand beaded 1960s mini dress by Royal Cathay, Hong Kong.
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...
Custom 1960's Sapphire Blue Beaded Gown with Sequins Size Small Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress features heavy embellishment with beading and sequins in hues of blue. There is a leaf motif in beading and iridescent sequins. Center back zipper closure. In excellent vi...
1960s Couture Purple Sequin and Beaded Empire Line Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1960s couture amethyst purple dress is a real showstopper.
1960s Cream Structured Sheath Dress w Heavily Beaded & Sequined Chiffon Overlay
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Cream Structured Sheath Dress w Heavily Beaded & Sequined Chiffon Overlay: Underdress is strapless with boning and wonderful structuring.
$1,238Sale Price|24% Off
1960s An Original By Constantino White Beaded Couture Vintage Wedding Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 60s AN ORIGINAL BY CONSTANTINO white beaded, sequin, pearl long sleeve silk lace wedding dress ! Couture quality, with so much attention to details. Silk taffeta with...
Victoria Royal 1960s Kelly Green Silk Satin Sequined + Beaded Vintage Gown Dress
By Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 60s VICTORIA ROYAL Couture Kelly green full length evening gown! Fitted bodice features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout. Metal zipper at each ...
1960S Pink & Gold Silk Chiffon Beaded Swing Skirt Party Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Pink & Gold Silk Chiffon Beaded Swing Skirt Party Cocktail Dress
1960s Black Beaded Lace Bodice Cocktail Sheath Dress w Outrageous Fringe
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Black Beaded Lace Bodice Cocktail Sheath Dress w Outrageous Fringe: This is a spectacular, unlabeled extremely well-made dress with a heavily boned bodice to support the extra...
1960s Gunne Sax Cream Linen Mini Corset Dress with Wooden Beads
Located in London, GB
This late 1960s to early 1970s Gunne Sax by Jessica McClintock 'hippie' dress is from the brand’s highly collectable black label era.
HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL 1960's Black Beaded and Sequin Lace Gown Size 6
By HAUTE COUTURE INTERNATIONAL
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Haute Couture International gown is composed of a black beaded and sequin lace. There is a side slit and center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Ple...
Vintage 1960's Pink & Silver Lurex Beaded Frank Usher Evening Gown UK 8-10
By Frank Usher
Located in Nashville, TN
The elegant line of the skirt, is accented by small gathered pleats that radiate from the base of the bodice and drape along the length of the skirt, completing this mesmerising visi...
Black Beaded 1960s Fitted Gown
Located in Alford, MA
Fabulous long sheath of black crepe with allover beading in a squiggle design of black bugle beads. Narrow body hugging design with straight neckline front and back and cut-in armhol...
1960s Mam'selle Vintage Gold Beaded Brocade + Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
By Mam'selle
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage silk chiffon dress by Mam'selle with a beaded brocade bodice. Fully lined with rear metal zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size XS-S. The bust measures 38", ...
Gorgeous 1960s Hot Pink and Silver Beaded Vintage 60s Crepe Gown Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous, and very well made 1960s hot pink fuchsia and silver beaded crepe gown! Wonderful flattering fit that hugs the body in all the right places. Hundreds of hand-sewn silver an...
1960s Mr. Frank Cream Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress w Rhinestone & Beaded Bodice
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Mr. Frank Cream Chiffon Cocktail Dress w Geometrically Beaded Bodice: Synthetic organza and chiffon in cream and white with a very full circle skirt in a knee length.
Beaded Knit Sheath, 1960s
Located in Alford, MA
Black knit 1960s sheath with allover beading in iridescent sequins and beads. Sleeveless, with a straight neckline, slim skirt and fitted through the body. Metal zipper in back. Line...
1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Empire Mod Cocktail Dress in Black
By Victoria Royal
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Mod Cocktail Dress in Black: Empire waistline.
1960S MR BLACKWELL Black Silk Faille Bias Beaded Fringe Mod Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S MR BLACKWELL Black Silk Faille Bias Beaded Fringe Mod Cocktail Dress
1960s Pat Sandler Vintage 2-Piece Beaded Lace Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
By Pat Sandler
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 2-piece silk chiffon and scalloped beaded lace cocktail dress ensemble. The shell top is worn over the dress and can also be worn on its own. Full layered silk chiff...
Beaded Lace 1960s Sheath
Located in Alford, MA
Classic and timeless cocktail dress in black lace with black floral beading throughout. Simple sheath styling with round neckline, three-quarter sleeves and metal zipper in back. Dr...
Chic 1960s Black Large Plus Size Beaded Vintage 60s Wool Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s plus size dress by legendary plus size fashion house Lane Bryant!
1960s Vintage Victoria Royal Pink Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress US 4 UK 8
By Victoria Royal
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the softest shade of pale pink shantung silk and embellished with bright gold beads, pearlescent beads and pink claw set rhinestones, in a swirling paisley pattern, this ...
1960s Lancetti Haute Couture Gold Silk and Lurex Beaded Dress Suit
By Lancetti
Located in London, GB
This haute couture dress suit was created in the 1960s by Italian 'Alta Moda' label Lancetti. Founded in 1961, Pino Lancetti earned the nickname “tailor painter” for his collections ...
1960s Pat Sandler for Highlight 60s Black Chiffon Beaded Paillette Vintage Dress
By Pat Sandler, Highlight
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960ss Pat Sandler for Highlight black silk chiffon dress, with thousands of paillettes! Layers and layers of black silk chiffon on the skirt, that looks absolutely breatht...
1960s Sydney North Size 6 Beige Khaki Tan Beaded Sequin Vintage 60s Dress
By SYDNEY NORTH
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and extremely flattering 1960 SYDNEY NORTH beige / khaki beaded dress! Features a front high neck, with plunging back. Neckline is embellished with hundreds of hand-sewn be...
1960s Vivid Fuchsia Sequined Mod Mini Dress w/ Silver Beaded Collar and Cuffs
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1960s vivid fuchsia sequin encrusted rayon taffeta cocktail dress: Mod glamour at its best!
1960s Lilli Diamond Brand New Light Pink Silk Wiggle Dress w/ Paillettes + Beads
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational 1960s Lilli Diamond light pink chiffon dress, with pailletes, beads, and sequins embellished throughout.
Beautiful 1960s 60s Gino Charles Beaded Raw Silk Taupe A - Line Vintage Dress
By Gino Charles
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing, and so beautiful 1960s Gino Charles, for I Magnin taupe raw silk dress!
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
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