Bill Blass Dress with Circle Insets 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black dress from Bill Blass. It has long sleeves with zipper wrists and a subtle A line skirt.
Bill Blass Dress with Circle Insets 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black dress from Bill Blass. It has long sleeves with zipper wrists and a subtle A line skirt.
Silk printed cocktail dress and beadwork BILL BLASS DRESS
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk printed cocktail dress and beadwork on the neckline and cuffs. No fabric composition tag for the lining but it's probably rayon or acetate. SIZE L
Day dress in black crêpe and silk printed chiffon bottom Bill BLASS Dress
By Bill Blass for Neiman Marcus
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Day dress in black crêpe and silk printed chiffon bottom. Top fabric composition: 63% tri-acetate, 37% rayon. Bottom: 100% silk. No indication about the lining composition but it's p...
BILL BLASS Black Silk Cocktail Draped Dress with Rose Detail Size 2
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Bill Blass dress is composed of a black silk. Features a wrap style with side drape and rose accent.
S/S 1996 Bill Blass Runway Black Ribbon Lace Semi-Sheer Mini Dress US6
By Bill Blass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Bill Blass dress from the Spring/Summer 1996 collection features intricate black ribbon lace over a tan lining, creating a striking contrast.
Bill Blass Black & White red striped baby doll dress W/ pockets, 1980s Size 6
By Bill Blass
Located in Wallkill, NY
Fantastic Bill Blass dress. Featuring a crinoline under skirt with a Attached red silk bow belt. black bodice with zippered back.
Bill Blass Black & White red striped baby doll dress W/ pockets, 1980s Size 4
By Bill Blass
Located in Wallkill, NY
Fantastic Bill Blass dress. Featuring a crinoline under skirt with a Attached red silk bow belt. black bodice with zippered back.
Bill Blass Navy and White Polka Dot Dress with Navy and White Striped Trim
By Bill Blass
Located in New Hope, PA
This charming Bill Blass dress has a wonderful combination of patterns and shapes.
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt.
Vintage Bill Blass Silk Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in London, GB
A chic and easy to wear vintage silk dress by Bill Blass . The dress is in a wonderful combination of spots and stripe detail.
Vintage Bill Blass Silk Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in London, GB
A chic and colourful dress by Bill Blass. The dress is in a colourful print of pink,blue,green and orange with bead decortaion.
Bill Blass cream & burnt orange silk dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
This Bill Blass silk dress if fully lined with cream silk.
$495Sale Price|28% Off
Bill Blass Floral Print Silk Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New Hope, PA
Bill Blass designed this gorgeous silk dress in the 1980's using a beautiful floral silk in shades of pink, rose, green and yellow on a creamy white background.
Bill Blass Ruffle Trimmed Shirt Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass Ruffle Trimmed Shirt Dress in heavy silk crepe with large diamonte buttons.
Bill Blass Color Blocked Satin Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Studio City, CA
A Bill Blass purple, brown and green satin dress with a crinoline under the skirt.
Bill Blass Vintage Black Soutache Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Bill Blass black evening dress with a soutache bodice and asymmetric front slit.
Bill Blass Silk Cut Velvet Dress 1990s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black semi sheer silk dress by Bill Blass covered with black velvet dots with grey centers.
Silver sequin cocktail dress Bill Blass
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silver sequin cocktail dress on brown rayon jersey base and lining in the same fabric. Zip closure and hook&eye on the middle back. Shoulder pad. SIZE M / L
Bill Blass Vintage Sheer Black Lace Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage sheer black lace dress by Bill Blass. Sweetheart neckline with sheer sleeves and upper back.
Bill Blass Satin Back Crepe Flapper Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass Satin Back Crepe Flapper Inspired Dress from the 1980's.
1980s Bill Blass Black crepe ruffle vintage cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sexy and chic Vintage Bill Blass 1980s little black crepe dress with ruffle V neck line and exposed back.
Bill Blass Black Wool Sheath
By Bill Blass
Located in Alford, MA
LBD by Bill Blass can take you anywhere, dressed up or down.
1988 Bill Blass Black Lace and Hot Pink Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1988 Bill Blass Black Lace knee length cocktail dress with hot pink satin bustle. 3/4 sleeves.
1970s Bill Blass One Shoulder Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Bill Blass one shoulder black crepe dress. Size: 4/6 Measurement: 35”/ Waist: 34” / Hip: 35” Dress length: 47” **small tiny flaw on the skirt ( see image #6)
1990s BILL BLASS Brown Beaded Long Sleeves Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 90s Bill Blass Brown Printed Beaded Embellished metallic sequin long sleeve cocktail dress .
Bill Blass Vintage Black + White Lace Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage black lace cocktail dress with white tambour embroidery by Bill Blass.
Bill Blass Vintage Yellow and Black Lace Halter Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage yellow and black lace halter dress by Bill Blass. Full flared skirt and open back.
Bill Blass Vintage Strapless Black Velvet + Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s little black dress by Bill Blass. Strapless with asymmetric bow detail in velvet and taffeta.
1970s Bill Blass Black Lace and Silk Tafetta Maxi Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1970s Bill Blass Black Lace long sleeve dress with silk taffeta skirt and black ribbon sash.
Bill Blass Navy Blue Sequin Sailor Cocktail Dress, 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Truly incredible flirty little Bill Blass cocktail dress. Seemingly one of a kind and so flirty!
$695Sale Price|24% Off
1990's Bill Blass Navy Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1990's Bill Blass strapless navy blue silk taffeta empire waist cocktail dress featuring a large flower at bust.
Bill Blass TuxedoSatinTrim Bold Shoulder WoolCrepe Black Cocktail Dress 1970s
By Bill Blass
Located in Chicago, IL
Around 1970 when Bill Blass introduced his eponymous brand after becoming a leading couture fashion designer among New York City society, he created this sleek tuxedo-like ecru-satin...
Bill Blass 1980s Black and Pink silk velvet cocktail dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980s Bill Blass Black Velvet and hot pink satin cocktail dress - 3/4 Sleeves - satin bow Fitted waist .
1980's Bill Blass Emerald Velvet Dress with Rhinestone Details
By Bill Blass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980's Bill Blass evening/cocktail dress in deep emerald velvet with sparkling rhinestone button accents along the shoulder and bodice.
1990s Bill Blass Couture Black Bow Sleeveless Cocktail Dress US8
By Bill Blass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an elegant vintage Bill Blass little black dress. From the 1990s, this sleek dress features a v-neckline lined in lace, a bow that wraps around the waist and concealed poc...
Dramatic Bill Blass Taffeta Bow Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Extravagant and iconic Bill Blass 2 toned Silk Taffeta Bow Gown with black silk crepe body. Dramatic design which creates a faux wrapped bow across bust and shoulders in ruby and hot...
Bill Blass Black Jersey Dress with Fringe Trimmed Sexy High Slit
By Bill Blass
Located in New Hope, PA
Sleek and elegant, this black silk crepe dress from Bill Blass is a little bit sexy too! The fringe trimmed skirt is slit right up to the waistline.
$1,098Sale Price|21% Off
Vintage Bill Blass Black Velvet Gold Metallic Halter Strapless Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Before there was Halston, there was Bill Blass as the epitome of American style. Blass’ rise around the 1940s led him to be one of the most prominent women’s designers for multiple b...
Bill Blass 1990s Black Silk Halter Cocktail Dress with Ruffle Details
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Bill Blass BLack Ruffle Silk cocktail dress Bust 34" Waist 26" Hip 34"
Gold lace evening dress with ruffles on the bottom Bill Blass
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Gold lace evening dress with ruffles on the bottom. No fabric tag composition but the metallic lace is on the top of a gold taffetas slip dress with silk lining. The ruffles are made...
Gorgeous Bill Blass Couture Vintage 1970s Royal Blue Silk Satin Belted 70s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage BILL BLASS Couture royal blue silk satin dress! This gem was completely hand-sewn, and is numbered.
Bill Blass Fall 1984 Beaded Fringe Bronze & Gold Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Dress is in excellent vintage condition. There are a few loose threads, but these can be trimmed and do not interfere with the overall look of the dress. There is one butt...
Black chiffon cocktail dress with black beaded bustier BILL BLASS EVENING
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black chiffon cocktail dress with black beaded bustier. BILL BLASS EVENING for Bergdorf Goodman.
1988 Bill Blass Runway Documented Green Silk Dress and Beaded Bolero
By Bill Blass
Located in London, GB
Notes on Designer: William Ralph Blass was an American fashion designer and head of fashion house Bill Blass.
BILL BLASS Black Silk Dress With Faille Sleeves & Sash, C.1980
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
C.1980 Bill Blass black silk dress with dramatic sleeves and a cummerbund style sash.
Bill Blass Strapless Lace, Point D'esprit and Taffeta Bubble Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Charming Bill Blass Strapless Lace, Point D'esprit and Taffeta Bubble Cocktail Dress from the 1980's.
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Bill Blass Lacquered Lace Over Black silk chiffon Evening Dress 1970s 12
By Bill Blass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bill Blass lacquered lace black silk chiffon evening dress from the 1970s.
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Bill Blass Spring 1991 Vintage Black Silk Lace Cocktail Dress Rare Vintage
By Bill Blass
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned Bill Blass black silk and lace cocktail dress from the designer's celebrated Spring 1991 Ready-to-Wear collection, presented on the runway on October 29, 1990.
Bill Blass F/W1983 Black Silver Metallic Velvet 1980s Evening Gown Vintage Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Its fluid texture and reflective surface make it ideal for candlelit soirées, stage events, and editorial photography. Details • Designer: Bill Blass • Collection: Fall/Winter 19...
Circa 1980 Bill Blass Black Silk Cocktail Dress With a Twist
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bill Blass puts a sophisticated twist on the ‘little black dress’.
1960's Bill Blass Floral Blue, White & Bronze Hand Sequinned Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's Bill Blass floral blue, white and bronze hand sequinned cocktail dress.
1960's Bill Blass Black and White Sequin Dress With Feather Trim
By Bill Blass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's Bill Blass black and white sequin dress with feather trim.
Printed silk cocktail dress with beaded neckless and cuff Bill Blass
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed silk cocktail dress with beaded neckless and cuf. Thin silver lurex thread. SIZE L
1970s Bill Blass Ombre Sequin Long-Sleeved Maxi Gown w Ostrich Feather Bib
By Bill Blass
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Bill Blass Ombre Sequin Long-Sleeved Maxi Gown w Ostrich Feather Bib: A gorgeous ombre from bronze & gold to jade & emerald green. Simple and stunning, with an unexpected natu...
Vintage Bill Blass 1970s Taupe V Neck Jersey Cocktail Dress with Belt
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Bill Blass Taupe V neck Jersey Snake Skin Cocktail Dress with belt perfect for Holiday cocktail party.
1970s Bill Blass Black + Ivory Camellia Flowers Open Back Vintage 70s Gown Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational early 1970s BILL BLASS black and ivory camellia flower open back long sleeve silk taffeta 70s gown! Features a fitted high neck bodice with an open back. Neck and sleeves...
Vintage BIll Blass Black 1990s Beaded Size 6 / 8 90s Strapless Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1990s BILL BLASS black crepe beaded strapless evening gown! Features thousands of slimming black beads hand-sewn throughout. Interior boned bust helps keep everything in pla...
Vintage Bill Blass Size 16 Blue + White Nautical Plus Size Linen Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage BILL BLASS Size 16 blue and white nautical long sleeved linen dress!
1990s Bill Blass Logo Mania White + Gold Vintage 90s Sweatshirt Dress Medium
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome vintage 1990s BILL BLASS white and gold 'LOGO MANIA' embroidered cotton sweatshirt dress!
1990s Bill Blass Size 12 Black Crepe Keyhole Racerback Vintage 90s Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
This perfect vintage little black dress was designed by none other than BILL BLASS!
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Bill Blass Leopard Print Silk Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bill Blass dress dates to the 1980's and is made of burnt orange silk with a leopard print pattern.
Bill Blass Purple Knit Dress with Snakeskin Belt
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bill Blass dress circa 1980's. Bright purple wool knit.
1990s Bill Blass Vintage Salmon Pink Dress Silk Draped Sleeveless Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Portland, OR
This is such an elegant vintage 1990's Bill Blass salmon pink silk column evening dress.
Vintage Bill Blass Strawberry Red Pink Dress and Embroidered Coat Suit Outfit
By Bill Blass
Located in Portland, OR
This is such a stunning Bill Blass Summer dress suit! This would make a great wedding guest outfit or you can wear it to any special dressier day event.
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Bill Blass black triangle too mini dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Bill Blass mini dress is from the 1980s. It is a silk crepe and fits a 0-2.
80s Bill Blass Shift Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Bill Blass Shift Dress. Gold tone buttons along the side.
Bill Blass Khaki Snakskin Belted Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
This Bill Bless dress and belt are from the 1980s. This long sleeved cream dress has a snakeskin matching belt to accent the waist. The dress is fully lined and has a hidden zipper b...
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Bill Blass Cotton and Chintz Dress, 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Long Island City, NY
Late 1970s / early 1980s Dress. Off White Cotton asymmetrical top pleated at shoulder. Bottom is a bright Red Chintz Fabric Pleated at waist. Zip up side. Vintage Tag reads size 8, h...
Bill Blass Red Silk Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
A classic red silk cocktail dress from Bill Blass. RARE vintage STORE HOURS: Monday to Friday 11:30 to 6PM 24 West 57th Street Fifth floor in The New York Gallery Building 21...
1970's BILL BLASS Silk satin evening gown dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Absolutely stunning, BILL BLASS 1970's Duchess silk satin gown. This incredible gown was designed by Bill Blass during the early 1970's in New York, and is in excellent condition...
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Vintage Bill Blass Open Back Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Bill Blass Open Back Dress. Made in USA. Please inquire if you have any questions!
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Bill Blass Shantung silk corset summer dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Delicate and beautiful, never worn Bill Blass Shantung silk corset summer dress. Peach and cream color.
1980's Bill Blass Beige Linen Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
This 1980's Bill Blass beige linen dress with 3-quarter length sleeves will always stay a staple in a lady's wardrobe.
1960s Bill Blass Multicolored Chiffon Striped day Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Houston, TX
1960's Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner multicolored striped knee-length day or cocktail dress.
1980s Bill Blass Couture Black and White Beaded Evening Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous, heavily beaded Bill Blass evening dress. Form fitting floor length maxi dress with wide jewel neckline and long sleeves.
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Bill Blass 1980s Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic by the master Bill Blass. Black strapless cocktail dress in velvet, satin and sequins.
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Bill Blass Red Lace Cocktail dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and in pristine condition red french lace dress by Bill Blass. Sculptured neckline, sleeveless , flare skirt and scalloped hemline.
Bill Blass 1960s A-Line Mocha Wool Mini Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Super adorable 1960s space age inspired wool mini dress by Bill Blass. Such a great little piece! Classic a-line construction with ultra high neckline, capped sleeves and inserted di...
Bill Blass Backless Silk Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Bill Blass backless black silk cocktail dress. Dress appears demure in the front but has WOW factor when you see the fully open back.
Bill Blass Silk Dress With pockets Size 8.
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bill Blass 1970s silk polka dot pattern button up dress with back side cape is a vintage size 12 but fits like a modern USA size 8 ( Please see & use measurements so that you know th...
Bill Blass Silk Red Handkerchief Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Henrico, VA
This beautiful one of a kind dress designed by Bill Bass is made of 100% silk and is fully lined. It is long sleeved and has slightly lifted removable shoulder pads for contrast. The...
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Bill Blass red silk and lace dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Stunning red silk, chiffon and lace overlay dress. The neckline has a boatneck and there is a double zipper in the back as shown.
1980s Bill Blass Sequined Sailor Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fabulous Bill Blass cocktail dress is done in rows of gorgeous blue sequins and features a cream silk gazar collar.
Bill Blass Short Sleeve Sheath Dress Size 4.
By Bill Blass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bill Blass 1980s wool navy top & green checker board pattern bottom, short sleeve sheath dress is a size 4.
Late 60s Bill Blass Multicolored Woven Wool Long Sleeve Mini Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Houston, TX
Fantastic late 60's/early 70's Bill Blass richly multicolored woven wool long sleeve dress.
Bill Blass one shoulder metallic draped blue dress
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
This one shoulder Bill bless dress has a silver and blue metallic print draped silk chiffon fabric. It has a side zipper and no listed size label so please check measurements. Fits...
Bill Blass 'Leaf' Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Hello Beautiful! An incredible, slinky and unique Bill Blass gown with cream linen pleated 'leaf' detail Asymmetric strap crosses the back.
BILL BLASS Navy With Blk Pleat Inset Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This sexy navy blue dress has a cowl neck & black pleated insets on both sides. It closes with a zipper down the back. The size tag is missing so please refer to the measurements...
Venerated designer and philanthropist Bill Blass helped define style for women of means during the late 20th century and inspired generations of fashion industry professionals and enthusiasts all over the world.
Blass designed garments that saw a playful mingling of notes both subdued and bold, and his clothes were comfortable, easy to wear and sexy. The Indiana native was influenced by the likes of Coco Chanel and became famous for refined, simple looks that appealed to prominent women such as Brooke Astor and Gloria Vanderbilt.
Blass didn’t endeavor to produce showstoppers — he worked with quality materials, and his modern designs boasted meticulous tailoring. He glamourized sportswear with chic lines and dramatic colors, and by way of subtle, graceful ruffles or a tasteful application of sequins, he introduced modest flair to his day dresses and evening dresses. Vintage Bill Blass clothing is just as relevant today as it was during the height of his career.
Blass, who spent his spare time sketching red-carpet looks in his school notebooks as a kid, left home at 17 and moved to New York City, where he trained at the McDowell School of Fashion. After finishing design school, he joined the U.S. Army and fought in World War II. When the war was over, Blass returned to Manhattan. In 1946 he joined the fashion house Anna Miller and Co., where he worked as a design assistant for Anna Miller and her brother Maurice Rentner.
Anna Miller and Co. merged with Maurice Rentner, Ltd. in 1959, and Blass became the company's head designer. There he quickly built a name for himself and was soon a staple of the postwar fashion scene, impressing even the fashion editor of Harper's Bazaar at the time, Diana Vreeland. Blass expanded into designing menswear and was the first couture designer in America to create a collection for men.
In 1970, Blass gained ownership of Rentner and renamed the company after himself. Blass employed a licensing-based business strategy, and soon his name marked a full array of accessories and apparel, including Bill Blass jeans, watches, home furnishings, eyewear and luggage. Blass's renown and success expanded considerably, as fashion bearing his name became more accessible than it had ever been.
Throughout his life, Blass made considerable contributions to the AIDS care center at Cornell Medical Center and to the New York Public Library. In 1962, he became a founding member of the Council of Fashion Designs of America (CFDA) trade association, which promotes American designers around the world. The CFDA presented Blass with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1987, and he was the first recipient of their Humanitarian Leadership Award in 1996.
Find vintage Bill Blass fashion on 1stDibs.
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.