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Badgley Mischka Silk Dresses

Badgley Mischka Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Dress
Badgley Mischka Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Dress

Badgley Mischka Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Dress

By Badgley Mischka

Located in New Hope, PA

This dress from the masters of evening attire, Badgley Mischka, is inspired by designs from the early 1960's.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

New Badgley Mischka Silk Cocktail Dress Sz 4
New Badgley Mischka Silk Cocktail Dress Sz 4

New Badgley Mischka Silk Cocktail Dress Sz 4

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Conroe, TX

Badgley Mischka Dress Brand New with Tags Silk Dress with a printed abstract flower pattern Top is a separate piece and looks great with pants poncho style top and black silk laye...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Wonderful Badgley Mischka Black Silk Cocktail Dress Size Small
Wonderful Badgley Mischka Black Silk Cocktail Dress Size Small

Wonderful Badgley Mischka Black Silk Cocktail Dress Size Small

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing cocktail dress is designed by Badgley Mischka. Accentuated with beading and raw silk detailing it is fashioned from the softest silk.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

Badgley Mischka Vermicelli Beaded Grey Tulle over Silk Dress,
Badgley Mischka Vermicelli Beaded Grey Tulle over Silk Dress,

Badgley Mischka Vermicelli Beaded Grey Tulle over Silk Dress,

By Badgley Mischka

Located in New Hope, PA

This effortlessly elegant dress from Badgley Mischka is covered with clear beads in a vermicelli pattern on grey tulle.

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Late 20th Century Informal Dresses

New Badgley Mischka Silk Beaded Evening Cocktail Dress Size 6
New Badgley Mischka Silk Beaded Evening Cocktail Dress Size 6

New Badgley Mischka Silk Beaded Evening Cocktail Dress Size 6

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Conroe, TX

Badgley Mischka Cocktail Dress Brand New with Tags Size: 6 * 100% Silk • Black silk dress with bead and ruching detail • Approximately 40in from shoulder to hem • One-shoulder with s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Badgley Mischka Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 2
New Badgley Mischka Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 2

New Badgley Mischka Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 2

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Conroe, TX

Badgley Mischka Jumpsuit Stunning! Size: 2 * 100% Silk * Rhinestone jewel details on shoulders * Banded waist with horizontal pleats * Center back zipper closure * Flowy loose fit t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Badgley Mischka New Couture Silk Cocktail Dress Sz 8
New Badgley Mischka New Couture Silk Cocktail Dress Sz 8

New Badgley Mischka New Couture Silk Cocktail Dress Sz 8

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Conroe, TX

Badgley Mischka Dress Brand New with Tags Size 8 Soft Silk Dress with a printed abstract flower pattern Poncho style top and black silk layer beneath Black Silk tunnel tie at front ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

New Badgley Mischka New Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 4
New Badgley Mischka New Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 4

New Badgley Mischka New Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 4

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Conroe, TX

Badgley Mischka Jumpsuit Stunning! Size: 4 * 100% Silk * Rhinestone jewel details on shoulders * Banded waist with horizontal pleats * Center back zipper closure * Flowy loose fit t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Badgley Mischka New Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 6
New Badgley Mischka New Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 6

New Badgley Mischka New Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 6

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Conroe, TX

Badgley Mischka Jumpsuit Stunning! Size: 6 * 100% Silk * Rhinestone jewel details on shoulders * Banded waist with horizontal pleats * Center back zipper closure * Flowy loose fit t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

BADGLEY MISCHKA Size 0 Purple Silk Sequined Strapless Above Knee Dress
BADGLEY MISCHKA Size 0 Purple Silk Sequined Strapless Above Knee Dress

BADGLEY MISCHKA Size 0 Purple Silk Sequined Strapless Above Knee Dress

By Badgley Mischka

Located in San Francisco, CA

BADGLEY MISCHKA dress in a purple sequined silk with a slip liner featuring a strapless style, a-line, ribbed trim, and a back zip up closure.

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Silk Dusty Yellow Gold Embellished Gown
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Silk Dusty Yellow Gold Embellished Gown

BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Silk Dusty Yellow Gold Embellished Gown

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Badgley Mischka Vintage 100% Silk Golden Dusty Yellow Hues Impeccable beadwork throughout This gown is truly one of a kind amazing, my pictures do not do it justice Size US 12 Excel...

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

Badgley Mischka Attributed Ivory Beaded Lace Silk Bridal Gown, Circa 2000
Badgley Mischka Attributed Ivory Beaded Lace Silk Bridal Gown, Circa 2000

Badgley Mischka Attributed Ivory Beaded Lace Silk Bridal Gown, Circa 2000

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Kingston, NY

An exceptional and exquisitely constructed bridal gown attributed to Badgley Mischka, dating to the late 1990s to early 2000s, a formative period when the American design house was d...

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1990s American Wedding Dresses

New Badgley Mischka Silk Evening Dress Gown Sz 4
New Badgley Mischka Silk Evening Dress Gown Sz 4

New Badgley Mischka Silk Evening Dress Gown Sz 4

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Conroe, TX

Badgley Mischka Gown Brand New with Tags Size: 4 Shell: 100% Silk Ruffled Front Bodice Jeweled Front Flowing Back Train Side Zipper and Hook Closure Lining: 100% Polyester Midnight B...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

New Badgley Mischka Silk Evening Dress Gown Sz 6
New Badgley Mischka Silk Evening Dress Gown Sz 6

New Badgley Mischka Silk Evening Dress Gown Sz 6

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Conroe, TX

Badgley Mischka Gown Brand New with Tags Size: 6 Shell: 100% Silk Ruffled Front Bodice Jeweled Front Flowing Back Train Side Zipper and Hook Closure Lining: 100% Polyester Midnight B...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Badgley Mischka Beaded  Black Silk Lace Evening Gown  Size US 10
Badgley Mischka Beaded  Black Silk Lace Evening Gown  Size US 10

Badgley Mischka Beaded Black Silk Lace Evening Gown Size US 10

By Badgley Mischka

Located in New York, NY

Badgley Mischka glamorous black silk lace evening gown, size US 10. Gown features hand beaded and embroidered lace with glass jet beading, and neckline with glass jet beads along cu...

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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

Badgley Mischka Red Silk Art Deco Style Dress - 6
Badgley Mischka Red Silk Art Deco Style Dress - 6

Badgley Mischka Red Silk Art Deco Style Dress - 6

By Badgley Mischka

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Badgley Mischka red silk dress has an art deco style with draped sections.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Badgley Mischka Baby Blue Silk Floral Gown
Badgley Mischka Baby Blue Silk Floral Gown

Badgley Mischka Baby Blue Silk Floral Gown

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a long baby blue and cream silk floral print gown by Badgley Mischka, from the 1990's. The gown has gorgeous rhinestone flowers, a train, and a zipper up the back.

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1990s Evening Gowns

BADGLEY MISCHKA sky blue silk  bead embellished embroidered gown dress UK10
BADGLEY MISCHKA sky blue silk  bead embellished embroidered gown dress UK10

BADGLEY MISCHKA sky blue silk bead embellished embroidered gown dress UK10

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Hong Kong, NT

BADGLEY MISCHKA sky blue silk bead embellished embroidered gown dress UK10 Reference: LACG/A00213 Brand: Badgley Mischka Designer: Badgley Mischka Color: Blue Closure: Zip Extr...

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2010s Ball Gowns

BADGLEY MISCHKA 90's Vintage Silk Semi-Sheer Embellished Gown Maxi Dress
BADGLEY MISCHKA 90's Vintage Silk Semi-Sheer Embellished Gown Maxi Dress

BADGLEY MISCHKA 90's Vintage Silk Semi-Sheer Embellished Gown Maxi Dress

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Badgley Mischka Vintage 1990's Jet black silk with tonal crystals Semi-Sheer Missing size tag see measurements below Excellent condition, minor feeling of wear Measurements in inches...

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1990s Evening Gowns

BADGLEY MISCHKA Size 6 Purple Silk Taffeta Sleeveless V Neck Cocktail Dress
BADGLEY MISCHKA Size 6 Purple Silk Taffeta Sleeveless V Neck Cocktail Dress

BADGLEY MISCHKA Size 6 Purple Silk Taffeta Sleeveless V Neck Cocktail Dress

By Badgley Mischka

Located in San Francisco, CA

BADGLEY MISCHKA cocktail dress comes in purple silk taffeta with a pleated, wrapped V neck front, sash belt, and full gathered top skirt.

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

BADGLEY MISCHKA Size S Purple Lilac Silk Iridescent Halter Evening Gown
BADGLEY MISCHKA Size S Purple Lilac Silk Iridescent Halter Evening Gown

BADGLEY MISCHKA Size S Purple Lilac Silk Iridescent Halter Evening Gown

By Badgley Mischka

Located in San Francisco, CA

BADGLEY MISCHKA evening gown in an iridescent lilac purple silk featuring a halter style, a silver tone beaded and sequined embellishment, matching scarf, and back zipper closure.Ver...

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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns

BADGLEY MISCHKA Size 10 Dusty Rose Silk Taffeta Beaded Bodice Evening Gown
BADGLEY MISCHKA Size 10 Dusty Rose Silk Taffeta Beaded Bodice Evening Gown

BADGLEY MISCHKA Size 10 Dusty Rose Silk Taffeta Beaded Bodice Evening Gown

By Badgley Mischka

Located in San Francisco, CA

BADGLEY MISCHKA sleeveless evening gown comes in a dusty rose iridescent silk taffeta and features a round neckline, full length A line skirt, and floral beadwork through the bodice....

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

Stunning Badgley Mischka 2000s Silk Beaded Paisley Halter Cap Sleeve Dress
Stunning Badgley Mischka 2000s Silk Beaded Paisley Halter Cap Sleeve Dress

Stunning Badgley Mischka 2000s Silk Beaded Paisley Halter Cap Sleeve Dress

By Badgley Mischka

Located in San Diego, CA

Absolutely stunning early 200s Badgley Mischka silk dress! Features beautiful neutral tones of blues, grays, and tan!

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Late 20th Century Cocktail Dresses

Badgley Mischka Couture Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown
Badgley Mischka Couture Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown

Badgley Mischka Couture Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Conroe, TX

Badgley Mischka Jumpsuit Stunning! Size: 4 * 100% Silk * Rhinestone jewel details on shoulders * Banded waist with horizontal pleats and ruching details * Center back zipper closure ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

New Badgley Mischka New Couture Silk Cocktail Dress Sz 6
New Badgley Mischka New Couture Silk Cocktail Dress Sz 6

New Badgley Mischka New Couture Silk Cocktail Dress Sz 6

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Conroe, TX

Badgley Mischka Dress Brand New with Tags Soft Silk Dress with a printed abstract flower pattern poncho style top and black silk layer beneath Black Silk tunnel tie at front Top is ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

New Badgley Mischka New Couture Silk Cocktail Dress Sz 4
New Badgley Mischka New Couture Silk Cocktail Dress Sz 4

New Badgley Mischka New Couture Silk Cocktail Dress Sz 4

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Conroe, TX

Badgley Mischka Dress Brand New with Tags Soft Silk Dress with a printed abstract flower pattern poncho style top and black silk layer beneath Black Silk tunnel tie at front Top is ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Badgley Mischka White Sequin Low-Back Sheath Dress
Badgley Mischka White Sequin Low-Back Sheath Dress

Badgley Mischka White Sequin Low-Back Sheath Dress

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous Badgley Mischka silk chiffon sheath dress with low scoop back and side zipper.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Dresses

Badgley Mischka Silk Evening Gown - Size 10
Badgley Mischka Silk Evening Gown - Size 10

Badgley Mischka Silk Evening Gown - Size 10

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Westhampton Beach, NY

Truly beautiful Badgley Mischka Evening Gown in Cream Silk with Silver Sequins, Satin Ribbon Bows and Bead Detail. Slight Train. Faint marks to underarm - Price reflects condition

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

Badgley Mischka 2003 Silk Evening Cocktail Dress Size 4.
Badgley Mischka 2003 Silk Evening Cocktail Dress Size 4.

Badgley Mischka 2003 Silk Evening Cocktail Dress Size 4.

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Atlanta, GA

Badgley Mischka Fall 2003 Ready-to-Wear Collection silk, sequin and beading evening cocktail dress is a size 2 but fits like a size 4.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

90s Badgley Mischka Cream Silk Chiffon Embellished Gown
90s Badgley Mischka Cream Silk Chiffon Embellished Gown

90s Badgley Mischka Cream Silk Chiffon Embellished Gown

By Badgley Mischka

Located in San Francisco, CA

90s Badgley Mischka Cream Silk Chiffon Embellished Gown

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1990s Unknown Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top

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Located in Water Mill, NY

An intricate, stunning, vintage beige silk lace jacket, bolero, shrug, vest in varying stitches and patterns of flowers and petals- very elaborate. The shoulders are extended forming...

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1930s Unknown Jackets

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RANDOLPH DUKE 2000 Vintage Runway Beaded Evening Gown Maxi Dress Front Slit

RANDOLPH DUKE 2000 Vintage Runway Beaded Evening Gown Maxi Dress Front Slit

By Randolph Duke

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Randolph Duke Vintage FW00 Runway Grey Size USA 8 but fits smaller like a USA 6 Excellent Condition, only 1 flaw is a tonal pen mark that gets covered in the folds of the front slit...

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John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
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John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black Beaded Cardigan
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Black Beaded Cardigan

Located in Alford, MA

Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins. Sweater composition is lambswool, angora and nylon and has tiny spherical buttons. Lined. Retailed by Gim...

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Cardigans

Givenchy by Alexander McQueen black ruffled fishtail evening dress, ss 1999
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen black ruffled fishtail evening dress, ss 1999

Givenchy by Alexander McQueen black ruffled fishtail evening dress, ss 1999

By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Givenchy by Alexander McQueen black ruffled fishtail strapless evening dress with built-in corset. Spring-Summer 1999

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Burgundy Satin Ballet Flats 38.5
Christian Dior Burgundy Satin Ballet Flats 38.5

Christian Dior Burgundy Satin Ballet Flats 38.5

By Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Christian Dior burgundy ballet flats size 38.5 perfect condition, no defects worn once

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Haute-Couture Chanel coat-dress pink wild silk
Haute-Couture Chanel coat-dress pink wild silk

Haute-Couture Chanel coat-dress pink wild silk

By Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Haute-Couture Chanel coat-dress shall numbered in pink wild silk and mother of pearl buttons

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967

Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Studio City, CA

A circa 1967 Pierre Cardin haute couture green sequined silk crêpe cocktail dress that features a keyhole opening at the back. The main draw of this slinky silk cocktail dress are th...

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's Rose Pink Hand Crocheted Raffia Dress with Matching Belt
1970's Rose Pink Hand Crocheted Raffia Dress with Matching Belt

1970's Rose Pink Hand Crocheted Raffia Dress with Matching Belt

Located in New Hope, PA

This dress is so pristine it looks like it was made yesterday, and it is in perfect condition. The sleeveless dress has a scoop neckline, a knee length skirt and a center back zippe...

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1970s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40

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...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

2000s Prada Tartan Wool Jeweled Feather Ballerina Flats Size 37 Italian
2000s Prada Tartan Wool Jeweled Feather Ballerina Flats Size 37 Italian

2000s Prada Tartan Wool Jeweled Feather Ballerina Flats Size 37 Italian

By Prada

Located in London, GB

Prada Tartan wool ballerinas, beautiful round bow embellished with rhinestones and feathers, insole in light Pink leather, 100% Wool Size: 37 Italian - 4 UK - FR 38 - US 7 Conditi...

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Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top
Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top

Rare Early Yves Saint Laurent Black Rhinestone Top

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage YSL knit top, with gorgeous rhinestones on each strap. Flattering fit, with incredible construction. In great condition. Approximately Size Small (lots of stretch) M...

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1970s French Blouses

Alexander McQueen metallic silver silk lamé open-back evening dress, ss 1997
Alexander McQueen metallic silver silk lamé open-back evening dress, ss 1997

Alexander McQueen metallic silver silk lamé open-back evening dress, ss 1997

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

▪ Alexander McQueen metallic silver silk lamé evening dress ▪ V-neck ▪ Open back with a belted waist ▪ Accordion pleated panel starting at the hip and finishing into a train ▪ Conce...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress IT42
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress IT42

1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress IT42

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This 1990s Dolce & Gabbana mini slip dress is crafted from brown silk satin with delicate white lace trim. The lingerie-inspired design features adjustable straps, a soft bustlin...

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1990s Italian Mini Dress

Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 Matte Python Skin Saddle Bag & Mirror
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 Matte Python Skin Saddle Bag & Mirror

Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 Matte Python Skin Saddle Bag & Mirror

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Switzerland, CH

A rare Christian Dior mini evening saddle bag designed by John Galliano From a collectable, limited edition in 2002 Offered only in Dior flagship stores to a limited clientele Get th...

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Badgley Mischka Silk Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of badgley mischka silk dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of badgley mischka silk dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Purple, 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 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site.

How Much are Badgley Mischka Silk Dresses?

Prices for badgley mischka silk dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $145 and can go as high as $2,495, while these items, on average, fetch $575.

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.