THIERRY MUGLER F/W 1986 Collectors Runway "Les Milteuses" Museum-Held Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Thierry Mugler Fall Winter 1986 “Les Milteuses” archival runway dress Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Fall Winter 1986 Fabric: Wool Color: Black and red ...
Miu Miu Archive Denim Midi dress Runway SS 2006
By Miu Miu
Located in Genève, CH
Miu Miu structured denim midi dress from S/S 2006 runway, a masterclass in architectural tailoring with contrast denim trim framing the neckline and hem, and pintuck detailing at the...
Tom Ford FW 2014 Runway “MOLLY 61” Black Sequin Mini Dress Look 61 Archive IT 38
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
This is one of the most recognizable and collectible pieces from Tom Ford’s Fall/Winter 2014 runway collection. Look 61 became instantly famous because it was Tom Ford’s witty respon...
PRADA Archival S/S 2000 Runway Black Silk Embroidered Lip Dress
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An exceptional example of early-Y2K Prada from Miuccia Prada's celebrated Spring 2000 runway collection. A rare find, this sheer black silk chiffon dress showcases the season's most...
S/S2001 Gucci by Tom Ford runway strapeless silk dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford runway strapless silk dress This Gucci strapless dress from the Spring/Summer 2001 runway collection, designed by Tom Ford, exemplifies the sensual and re...
S/S2005 Alexander McQueen runway strapless draped chiffon mini dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Milano, Lombardia
S/S 2005 Alexander McQueen runway strapless draped chiffon mini dress This Alexander McQueen mini dress from the Spring/Summer 2005 runway epitomizes the designer’s ability to merge...
The Row SS14 Archive Runway Look Layered Midi Dress Black Silk Puff Sleeve US 2
By The Row
Located in San Diego, CA
The Row Rare Archival SS14 Runway Look 27 Layered Midi Dress in Black size US 2 Elevate your collection with this verified archival masterpiece: Look 27 from The Row’s Spring 2014 ...
GIORGIO ARMANI Rare Archival Runway S/S 1996 Black Silk Organza Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Lightly padded cups offer gentle structure, while the full-length silhouette glides with that signature '90s Armani ease. An extraordinary archival find for collectors, red carpet s...
1984 Runway Documented Andre Laug Couture Black Sequin Dress
By André Laug
Located in London, GB
Would fit US size 4-6, UK size 8-10 best. This dress is from the Andre Laug archives and is the actual runway dress, shown here on the runway, the fit model would have been a UK siz...
1999 Valentino Runway Dusky Pink Slip Dress with Embellished Straps
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This archival Valentino dress walked the runway on supermodel Esther Cañadas for the House's Fall 1999 collection.
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2001 Runway Jacket w/ Gold-Tone Chain – Unworn Archive Piece
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Baar, CH
This rare, unworn Roberto Cavalli jacket from the Spring 2001 runway collection is a true archival treasure. Crafted from psychedelic turquoise and gold-glitter denim cupro, it feat...
Loris Azzaro Paris Documented Runway Mini Dress, Fall/Winter 2011
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in London, GB
A tour de force of Azzaro’s late-period glamour, this exceptional black mini dress is a fully documented runway piece from the Loris Azzaro Paris Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear colle...
A/W 2002 Roberto Cavalli runway leather floral patches sheer dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A/W 2002 Roberto Cavalli runway leather floral patches sheer dress Runway A/W 2002 Roberto Cavalli sheer dress featuring leather floral patches cascading across the body.
Prada AW 2004 Documented Runway Trompe l'oeil Pleated Dress Pink Printed Silk
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in London, GB
PRADA A/W 2004 RUNWAY TROMPE L’OEIL PLEATED DRESS IN PINK PRINTED SILK SIZE 42 IT Iconic vintage Prada dress from the Autumn / Winter 2004 Runway Collection.
Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld S/S 2001 Black Rhinestone & Suede Dress — Runway Look 47
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in London, GB
A rare archive piece from Fendi’s Spring/Summer 2001 collection under Karl Lagerfeld, documented as Look 47 from the runway.
1990s Gianfranco Ferré Black Cutout Transparent Paillette Bodycon Mini Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The slip-style design features a scoop neckline, thin spaghetti straps, and a lightweight eyelet base fully covered with transparent round paillettes that create a shimmering effect ...
Valentino Garavani Silk Satin Runway Evening Gown with Crystal Cap Sleeves 2007
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
A floor-length evening gown from Valentino Garavani's 2007 runway collection. Cut in silk satin in a chartreuse green, with a deep V-neckline, centre-front ruching, and a full-length...
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere Fall 2002 Cubist Mixed Media Dress
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Grey wool knit construction with cubist paneling Scoop neckline framed by sweeping black leather trim Mixed-media composition including a pale blue inset sleeve and asymmetrical sho...
NWT F/W 1992 Prada Shimmery Black Wool Sleeveless Flare Mini Dress IT44
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A strapless variation of this piece was modeled by Christy Turlington on the season’s runway. This archival Prada dress has never been worn and comes with the original tag still atta...
$4,184Sale Price|52% Off
Gianni Versace Couture S/S 1997 Runway Naomi Campbell Sheer Gray Lace Gown
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
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...
$4,463Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 1999 Halter neck leather mini dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
Designed by Tom Ford Sold by Skof.Archive Fall Winter 1999 Dress Runway Piece Halter neck leather mini dress Sleeveless Open back design Vertical open line on the front Gucci leather...
John Galliano Black Deconstructed Silk and Lace Evening Dress, ss 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Runway John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2002 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Crafted from an array of fabrics including lace, silk, crepe, ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Chiffon and Lurex Mini Dress, ss 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Runway Mini Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2003 ▪ Crafted from black silk chiffon and metallic silver lurex ▪ Enhanced with wide c...
Versace pink medusa logo runway dress, SS 2005
By Donatella Versace
Located in London, GB
My Runway Archive presents this Iconic and super rare runway dress from the Versace SS 2005 collection.
Versace colour block runway gown, FW 1997
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
My Runway Archive presents this very rare runway gown from the Versace FW 1997 collection in the signature Versace colour block. Material: Viscose, nylon, silk and acetate blend. Si...
Jean Paul Gaultier Sailor Cone dress 1990's
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
My Runway Archive presents this Iconic Jean Paul Gaultier 'Maille' dress that fuses two of Gaultier's most signature styles.
S/S2000 Christian Dior by John Galliano runway leather alter dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Milano, Lombardia
S/S2000 Christian Dior by John Galliano runway leather dress This S/S2000 Dior by Galliano runway leather dress is a rare archival piece defined by sculptural draping, asymmetry and...
Sold
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Metallic Antique Gold Evening Dress, FW 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Runway Evening Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 1998 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Crafted from a metallic antique gold tone bias-cut lurex silk d...
2001 Dolce & Gabbana Documented Floral Stretch Silk Boned Bustier & Ruffle Skirt
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Measurements Marked 44 Bustier Bust: 36-40 inches Waist: 28-32 inches Total Length: 19 inches Skirt Waist: 30 inches Hips: up to 41 inches Total Length: 37 inches This 2001 Dolce a...
Hot pink Versace runway dress, SS 2004
By Donatella Versace
Located in London, GB
My Runway Archive presents Iconic pink ruffled runway dress from the Versace SS 2004 collection.
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Dress and Bolero, F/W 1997
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Norwich, GB
Christian Dior Fall/Winter 1997 strapless dress and bolero, from John Galliano's debut ready-to-wear collection for the house of Dior. Extremely rare, collector's item. As seen on th...
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
$495
H 3.5 in D 2 in L 6 in
Animal Motif Crystal Clutch In The Style Of Judith Leiber, Great Condition.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Animal Motif Crystal Clutch In The Style Of Judith Leiber Great Condition, No Crystals missing. Silver Strap Inclosed.
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...
$245Sale Price|34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
Stylish Unique Capelet Herringbone Wool Blend 3/4 Coat
Located in University City, MO
Stylish unique capelet herringbone wool blend 3/4 coat The high fashion short length coat /cape is designed with wide flared cape style shoulders The capelet style coat is adorn...
$7,920
H 6.9 in W 3.9 in L 9 in
Chanel Vanity Case Rare Large Vintage 90s Top Handle Black Caviar Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Large Vintage Black Caviar CC Logo Top Handle Vanity Case Year: 1996 {VINTAGE 26 Years} Gold Hadware CC Stitched Logo at front Top handle Detachable crossbody strap Zip aroun...
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Vintage Lilac Tulle and Lace Dress US Size 4
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO vintage lilac tulle and lace dress. From the CHRISTIAN DIOR Spring/Summer 2008 Collection. This lilac lace dress embodies the romantic and theatrica...
$539Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Coat with Embroidery and Pockets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
1990s Vintage Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Yellow Chiffon Angel Blouse w/ Rhinestones
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage Chloe blouse, designed by Karl Lagerfeld! Butter yellow color, on scrumptious silk chiffon. Angel-like bell sleeves, with rhinestones encrusted around collar, and at...
1970s John Kloss red dress with slash and high slit
By John Kloss
Located in Austin, TX
1970s John Kloss red long sleeve dress with slash and high slit condition: Very good 31" bust, 26" waist, 28" hips, 58.75" length sz S ( Mannequin is a US size 6 for reference )
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.