Rare Chanel Vintage S/S 1989 Grecian Goddess Ivory Gold Pleated Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This gown embodies timeless elegance, drawing inspiration from classical Grecian drapery while retaining the modern refinement of late-80s Chanel.
Jean Paul Gaultier Runway Toga Dress Gown NWT
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Paul Gaultier Runway 2011 style 27 one-shoulder grecian liquid pewter belted gown. Dress looks like shimmering silver in the right light.
Rare 1970s Halston Couture Vintage 1976 Gold Lamé One Shoulder 70s Sarong Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
vintage halston couture dress, 1976 halston, gold lamé dress, gold lame gown, one shoulder evening dress, sarong dress, studio 54 fashion, disco glamour, museum quality fashion, barb...
Stunning 1970s Vintage Victoria Royal Black Halter Diamanté Jersey Dress
By Victoria Royal
Located in San Diego, CA
Simply divine vintage Victoria Royal black jersey halter dress! Perfect Grecian style, with rhinestones encrusted at waist, and on halter.
1970s Lilli Diamond Black Jersey Rhinestone Vintage 70s Wrap Maxi Dress Gown
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet classic 1970s LILLI DIAMOND black jersey rhinestone encrusted faux wrap jersey plunging Grecian halter gown / maxi dress! Features a fitted crossover bodice with a flatteri...
1970s Jody T Black Chiffon Spaghetti Strap Draped Vintage 70s Gown Maxi Dress
By Jody T
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic, classic and flattering 1970s vintage JODY T of California black spaghetti strap draped Grecian gown / maxi dress! Features a fitted bodice with a forgiving full skirt.
$670Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 1980s Iridescent Silk Couture Strapless Dress + Bolero
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful silk iridescent strapless dress, with Grecian inspired gold metallic trim.
$696Sale Price|22% Off
Vintage Louisa Nevins Black Jersey Colorful Sequin 1990s Bodycon Belted Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, they sophisticated vintage 90s LOUISA NEVINS black bodcon belted dress! Features a Grecian inspired jersey bodice, with flattering drapery.
$595Sale Price|25% Off
Amazing 1970s Vintage One Shoulder Black Sequin Silk 70s Evening Dress Gown
By MIKE BENET, Mike Benet Formals
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s one shoulder black sequin silk Grecian inspired Toga evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout the entire bodice.
$636Sale Price|20% Off
Amazing 1970s Vintage One Shoulder Black Sequin Silk 70s Evening Dress Gown
By MIKE BENET
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s one shoulder black sequin silk Grecian inspired Toga evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout the entire bodice.
Gorgeous Vintage Paul Louis Orrier Navy Blue Chiffon One Shoulder Beaded Dress
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1990s PAUL LOUIS ORRIER navy blue silk chiffon one shoulder Grecian toga mini cocktail dress! Flattering ruched bodice and body, with an asymmetrical sleeve that attaches to...
2000s Tuleh Lipstick Red Silk Fully Beaded Size 8 One Shoulder Vintage Y2K Dress
By Tuleh
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy early 2000s Y2K TULEH, by BRYAN BRADLEY red silk jersey one shoulder heavily beaded toga Grecian cocktail dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn red beads throughout.
Versace Spring 2008 Runway Purple Blue Cape Back Jersey Avant Garde Dress Sz 42
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy Spring 2008 Runway ( Look # 40 ) GIANNI VERSACE Avant Garde cape back sleeveless purple Grecian style dress! Features the perfect vibrant purple color that is great for any time...
NWT 1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic Size 8 Coral Pink Silk Vintage 90s Dress New
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brand new (with tags) MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic 1990s Grecian silk dress! Flattering drapery on both the bodice and skirt.
Vionnet Paris Cashmere and Fur Coat (NWT) w/ Dress & Trouser Set Size 8/10
By Vionnet Paris
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vionnet's work emphasized the natural female form and included Grecian-style dresses and intricate draping, influencing many designers and even appearing in costume design for shows ...
Antique Costume Print Grecian Lady Morning Dress Jefferys, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Costume Print Grecian Lady Morning Dress Jefferys 1749 This graceful engraving shows a Grecian lady in morning dress, illustrating everyday attire in 18th-century interpreta...
Paper
Antique Costume Print Grecian Lady Bridal Dress Jefferys, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Costume Print Grecian Lady Bridal Dress Jefferys 1749 This refined engraving depicts a Grecian lady in bridal attire, highlighting ceremonial dress and tradition.
Paper
Galanos 1970s Black Crepe Jewel Strap Goddess Evening Gown with Deep Hem Vent
By James Galanos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
At the bust center front there is an angled silver, crystal beaded and jeweled strap that goes over the shoulder and is attached at the center back. The dress has a Grecian goddess f...
1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Documented Pale Pink Satin Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
Designed by the master of empowering, hyper-feminine tailoring, it sculpts the body in a manner that recalls Grecian draping. The dress is composed of two parts which have been sewn ...
Vintage Bob Mackie Size 4 / 6 Navy Blue Beaded Sequin Strapless Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage BOB MACKIE navy blue strapless beaded and sequinened Grecian inspired evening dress! Features hundreds of beads sewn onto navy a navy mesh, with a boned nude underlay.
1990s Bill Blass Vintage French Dove Gray Off Shoulder Silk Jersey Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BILL BLASS off-the-shoulder Grecian evening dress! Perfect French Grey color compliments nearly any skin tone.
Pair of Giacometti Style Palatial Table Lamps, Custom Shades, Grecian, Metal
By Alberto Giocometti
Located in Stamford, CT
Each Arts & Crafts inspired center panel depicting a Grecian water bearer in full dress. The pair with custom wicker metal mounted shades.
Metal
French Bronze and Marble Two-Armed Candelabrum, 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
Made in France. The figure is dressed in Grecian form and the two arms of the torch are adjustable and can be swivelled in either direction.
Marble, Bronze
1/2OZ Fine Gold Lady Liberty Medallion with Polished Bezel Necklace
Located in Sugar Land, TX
✱ MADE TO ORDER ✱ ♥ Coin Information ♥ Coin Metal: 22k Fine Gold Metal Content: 1/2OZ Fine Gold Denomination: $25 Year: Varies Weight: 23 Grams Obverse: Lady Liberty dressed in a...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1/2OZ Fine Gold Lady Liberty Necklace with Rope Bezel 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
✱ MADE TO ORDER ✱ ♥ Coin Information ♥ Coin Metal: 22k Fine Gold Metal Content: 1/2OZ Fine Gold Denomination: $25 Year: Varies Weight: 23 Grams Obverse: Lady Liberty dressed in a G...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Mary McFadden Soutache and Hand Hammered Belt
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
Designed to tie in multiple ways around the body of her pleated grecian evening dresses in the period. Excellent condition, USA 1980s. 4.5" x 100"
Vionnet Ice Blue Pave Set Hammered Deco Cuff Bracelet
By Vionnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French designer, Madeline Vionnet, 1913-74, is considered to be one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century, introducing the bias cut and the sensual fluid drap...
19th Century Carved Table Vitrine in the Louis XVI Manner by Beurdeley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
A Tour de Force table Vitrine in the Louis XVI Manner by Alfred-Emmanuel-Louis Beurdeley, of Paris Of free-standing form, constructed in a finely patinated fruit wood, adorned with ...
Wood
Malcolm Starr 1960s Black Silk Chiffon Grecian One Shoulder Vintage 60s Gown
By Malcolm Starr
Located in San Diego, CA
vintage Malcolm Starr gown, 1960s black gown, silk chiffon dress, Grecian gown, one shoulder evening dress, old Hollywood gown, designer vintage formalwear, black tie vintage dress, ...
Alberta Ferretti Vintage Terra-Cotta Silk Chiffon Grecian Gown and Wrap Cardigan
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage ALBERTA FERRETTI silk chiffon dress ensemble! Grecian inspired, from the Terra-Cotta color, to the pleated bodice, to the layers and layers of paperweight thin chiff...
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.
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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.
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