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1940s Couture Old Hollywood Silky Black Jersey Shoulder drape Evening Gown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 1940s Custom made, old Hollywood silky black Jersey gown with shoulder drape. Couture quality, this gown is sleek & modern the fabric is a weighty matte jersey that drapes bea...
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1970s Fredericks of Hollywood Kelly Green Vintage Jersey 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s FREDERICK’S OF HOLLYWOOD kelly green jersey maxi dress ! Features the perfect green color that can be worn all year.
John Galliano Glamourous Gold Satin Shirred Front Button Back Evening Dress 6
By John Galliano
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
John Galliano, old Hollywood glamourous gold satin evening dress with a plunge V neckline and chiffon woven shirred center front, The back features a row of working self buttons & lo...
Black bustier lace and feather cocktail dress HOLLYWOOD NITES
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black bustier lace and feather cocktail dress. Fabric composition: acetate. Zip closure on the middle back.
1990S Pearl White Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Old Hollywood Style Gown With Sheer Bead
Located in New York, NY
1990S Pearl White Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Old Hollywood Style Gown With Sheer Beaded Shoulders
James Galanos Vintage 1990s Black Silk Starfish Print Slip Gown 90s Maxi Dress
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage James Galanos, 1990s Galanos, James Galanos gown, James Galanos dress, vintage silk gown, black silk slip dress, silk evening gown, minimalist evening dress, old Hollywood gl...
Art Deco Glamorous woman in Purple Evening Dress - Golden Age of Hollywood
By Jaro Fabry
Located in Miami, FL
Framed Size 28.5 x 21 Jaro Fabry was a brilliant illustrator with a defined style of his own. There is not a brushstroke out of place in his works that appear loosely rendered. ...
Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil, Paper
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, ...
1950s Yma Sumac Couture Old Hollywood Metallic Gold Lamè Hourglass Trained Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An important and truly breathtaking one-of-a-kind metallic gold lamè trained couture dress custom-made for icon Yma Sumac. This ultra rare masterpiece dates back to the mid 1950's. Y...
Vintage 1950's Philip Hulitar Old Hollywood Black Silk Hourglass Fishtail Dress
By Philip Hulitar
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is such a seductive and skillfully made structural look by the famous 'Old Hollywood' couturier, Philip Hulitar. Perfect for any upcoming event; you can't help but feel feminine...
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ballet pink chiffon mini dress with layered lace cap sleeves and lace hem. Butterfly appliques throughout.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pale orange sleeveless mini dress with cupid embroideries and delicate lace trim at hem, neck & armholes.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White chiffon gown with delicate ivory lace bust and single rose appliqué.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fire red silk satin gown with delicate beige lace at hem and bust.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ballet pink chiffon 2pc robe and gown. Robe has self sash waist belt and thin soft blue satin tie at neck. The gown has a delicate soft blue rosebud embroidery at bust.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lavender floral gown with princess sleeve, delicate silk embroidery throughout bodice, and white lace hem.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink satin pajama set with cream lace detail and button up top with waist tie closure.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pink chiffon gown with pleated bust and silk leaf appliqué at bust.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Canary yellow satin gown with wide cape sleeve straps and delicate beige lace around bust and hem. Small satin ties at waist side seams.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cream silk satin gown with soft gather detailing at bust and finished with lace accents.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red silk satin short gown with side slits, beige lace trim and double heart design embroidery.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White satin halter gown with ribbon appliqué at bust and hook and eye closure at back.
1950s 'Old Hollywood' Custom Couture Black & Orange Silk Hourglass Gown w/ Cape
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An important and truly breathtaking one-of-a-kind gown ensemble custom made for Yma Sumac, dating back to the mid 1950's. Yma Sumac (1922–2008) was a noted Peruvian soprano and the o...
1950's Irene Lentz Couture 'Old Hollywood' Teal Green Draped Silk Goddess Gown
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An incredibly ethereal and ultra rare Irene Lentz custom couture vibrant teal green silk chiffon goddess gown dating back to her 1958 collection. Irene Lentz stunned the world in th...
Vintage Gianni Versace Hollywood Glamour Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
Harking back to 1930's Hollywood Glamor this silver silk charmeuse Gianni Versace Gown has it all. It is a coming and going gown with a predominantly bare back and a wrap plunge nec...
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
By Juel Park
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald green satin gown with soft gathering detail at bust.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
By Juel Park
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apricot bias cut satin gown with bow applique at center bust. Lace trim detail at neckline and hem.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
By Juel Park
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ivory double layer silk chiffon gown with adorable gather detail at bust and cap sleeves.
THIERRY MUGLER COUTURE OLD HOLLYWOOD 30's STYLE GOWN
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture black velvet bias cut gown with thigh high slit. Fully lined in red silk charmeuse designed to show at arm openings and side leg slit. Also feature...
60s Gene Shelley Black Bead and Sequin Gown - Hollywood Glam
By Gene Shelley International Boutique, Gene Shelly
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Hollywood glam black hand-beaded and sequined full-length gown on wool knit to contour to every curve, wool knitwith cap sleeves, deep cut back and side slit. Size 6-8
1940s Jourdelle Of Hollywood Originals Plaid Taffeta Bustle-Back Peplum Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1940s Jourdelle of Hollywood Originals plaid taffeta bustle-back gown! In shades of forest green, plum and tan, this gown is cut on the bias at front side of bodice for co...
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Size: 42 (ITALIAN) fits US 6
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Hollywood Diva Chiffon Silk Corset Evening Gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
A DOLCE & GABBANA classic signature piece From the 1990s runway show One of the keypieces Made out of a fantastic soft silk chiffon fabric Corset top Full length with huge ...
John Galliano Cream Bias Cut Ruched Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Studio City, CA
John Galliano Hollywood glamorous cream bias cut evening dress with button up back and ruched detailing at front.
Lilli Diamond "Old Hollywood Glamour" Feather's Black Dress 1960's
By Lilli Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Lilli Diamond "old Hollywood glamour" peacock feather's dress. From 1960's. Long black dress lined in fabric .Designer label present but no fabric contents label . Lot's of feath...
Estevez Hollywood Vintage One Shoulder Draped Red Crepe Dress Size 8
By Luis Estévez, Estevez
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This dress is a draped work of art. One shoulder draped front bodice and draped front wrap. Designed by legendary Hollywood designer, Estevez. He designed for many celebrities both o...
1970s Frederick's of Hollywood Black and White Polka Dot Vintage Halter Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 70s FREDERICK'S OF HOLLYWOOD black and white polka dot jersey halter dress!
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Size: Small - Medium
Frederick's of Hollywood 1970s Black Silver Chain Mail Vintage 70s Halter Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and rare early 1970s FREDERICKS OF HOLLYWOOD black and silver jersey + chainmail slinky disco halter dress! This rare gem is from the era when Frederick's was a Hollywood go-to ...
1990’s Dior Gilded Old Hollywood Metallic Lace Evening Gown NEW/OLD
By John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous rose-colored silk gown from Christian Dior is cut on the bias with a metallic gold lace overlay. Inspired by the glamorous 1930’s, the lace of the gown is finely woven in a ...
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Soft peach silk crepe gown with delicate beige lace bodice and tiny gathers at waist.
Archival Hollywood Couture Nightwear 1930's - 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ivory silk satin halter gown with floral applique at bust.
1940's Hollywood Black Velvet Gown w/ Lace Train and Wrap
Located in Toronto, ON
Late 1940's red carpet velvet boned bodice gown with lush black and white lace and crinoline layered train. Such an amazing piece in excellent condition! The sweetheart bodice accent...
1946 Jourdelle of Hollywood Documented Novelty Firebirds Black Crepe Draped Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sensational and highly coveted Jourdelle of Hollywood documented flying phoenix firebirds rayon crepe gown dating back to 1946. The Smithsonian holds a similar example within their...
Vintage 1946 Jourdelle of Hollywood Novelty Flying Firebirds Crepe Draped Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sensational and highly coveted Jourdelle of Hollywood documented flying phoenix firebirds rayon crepe gown dating back to 1946. The Smithsonian holds a similar example within their...
Vintage 1950s Orange Beaded Appliqué Ruched Chiffon Hourglass Old Hollywood Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous early 1950's 'Old Hollywood' seductively sculpted gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern c...
Vintage 1940's Harry Cooper of Hollywood Ivory Sequin Chiffon Halter Bridal Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ethereal Harry Cooper designer ivory-crème gown dating back to the 1940's Old Hollywood era of glamour. Definitely something Lana Turner or Veronica Lake would wear! This stunning si...
Vintage 1930's Metallic Gold Lamé Lace Nude Illusion Bias-Cut Old Hollywood Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luxurious metallic gold shimmer lamé lace gown from the 1930's 'Old Hollywood' era of glamour. The fabric itself is a masterpiece; French floral motif sparkling lame lace with an a...
Richard Tyler Couture Hollywood Red Carpet Gown New!
Located in New York, NY
Richard Tyler Couture laid claim to his impeccable tailoring and modern, elegant designs, which earned him three CFDA awards His primer standards, including hand finished detailing, ...
1999 Salvatore Ferragamo Limited Edition Marilyn Monroe Red Swarovski Heels 6B
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Ferragamo pump is a limited edition release from 1999, recreating the heels that Salvatore Ferragamo designed exclusively for Marilyn Monroe. The iconic actress wore the origina...
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
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Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
Donna Karan Metallic Gold Crochet Dress and Slip
By Donna Karan
Located in Alford, MA
Donna Karan crochet lace dress crafted of metallic gold yarn that skims the body and features a deep V neckline front and back, flutter cap sleeves slit down the center, and handkerc...
CHANEL black leather 18P G33701 Pumps Shoes 41.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel classic pumps in black leather embody timeless elegance. They feature a high stiletto heel adorned with a gold-tone CC detail and rounded toes, making the...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...
Anna Molinari cream chiffon coral embellished gown
By Anna Molinari
Located in New York, NY
Anna Molinari cream colored double-layer chiffon spagetti strap gown is cut on the bias for a form-fitting fit. The embellishment is of micro-coral seed beading and also micro pink s...
Early 1980s Bob Mackie Backless Halter Tie Black Satin Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This early 1980s Bob Mackie black satin evening gown features a backless halter tie design, a keyhole neckline, and draped waist detailing. Approximate measurements: Size - removed ...
New Gucci Runway Python Gold Heeled Mules Sz 9.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Horsebit Heels Brand New * Stunning in Black Snakeskin * Studded Gold Heel * Size: 9.5 * Leather Insole * Open toe * 4.5" Heel * With Box, Dust Cover and Extra Heel Tips * Impo...
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...
$650
Size: Medium / Large
1990s Vintage Tadashi Shoji Black + Nude 90s Sexy Body Con Dress LBD Sz Medium
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Tadashi Shoji dress! Black stretch that hugs the body in all the right places! Black, with nude peeks of fabric in between at the bust, which evokes just the right amount ...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse Shawl Collar Swarovski 38
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Shawl collar Finest light purple fabric Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Swarovski crystal buttons Made in I...
$29,920
H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob Features removable ...
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.
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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.