VALENTINO 2008 Vintage black lace overlay nude navy satin back mini dress UK6 XS
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2008 Vintage black lace overlay nude navy satin back sleeveless mini dress UK6 XS Reference: MELK/A00482 Brand: Valentino Collection: 2008 Material: Silk Color: Black, Navy...
Scaasi Vintage 1980's Strapless Tan & Black Lace Dress & Overlay - 6
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Scaasi Vintage 1980's Strapless Tan & Black Lace Dress & Overlay - 6.
Vintage 1940s Orange Tangerine Lace Cocktail Dress with Tulle Overlay
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s orange tangerine lace V neck flutter sleeves lace dress over tulle fabric. Fitted on the waist . Old Hollywood Glamour. Fit size Medium Dress lined in acetate. Measurement Bus...
Comme Des Garcons Navy Lace Anglaise Overlay Shift Dress 1999
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Comme des Garçons navy lace anglaise overlay shift dress from the 1999 collection featuring a high neckline, sleeveless, fitted bod...
1971 Thea Porter Cotton Woven Print Maxi Dress with Lace Overlay
By Thea Porter
Located in London, GB
This maxi-dress is a classic Thea Porter piece from her ready to wear line. During the 1960s and 1970s, Porter travelled the world and introduced her lavish take on bohemia to the Lo...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Slip Gown w. Delicate Lace Embellished Overlay Maxi
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
They rival your favorites for sure. The slip dress is semi velvet and so light, and the ornate lace overlay is even lighter.
1970s Odette Barsa Cream Slip Dress with Lace and Ribbon Overlay Coat
Located in London, GB
This incredible trousseau ensemble would make a wonderful wedding look for an unconventional, 1970s-loving bride. It was designed by Syrian-born American lingerie designer Odette Bar...
John Galliano S/S 1998 see on Jennifer Aniston SAG Awards Mesh Overlay Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Montgomery, TX
John Galliano S/S 1998 see on Jennifer Aniston SAG Awards Lace Overlay Dress Vintage John Galliano Mesh Overlay Maxi Dress S/S 1998 Collection Jennifer Aniston stole the show with h...
Gianni Versace Pale Blue Metal Mesh Sheath with Lace Overlay
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
He loved pushing the boundries by mixing metal mesh with a fine overlay of lace. RARE vintage 24 West 57th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues in The New York Gallery Building, ...
1950s Black Taffeta Vintage Dress with Lace Overlay
Located in London, GB
Lovely and classic 1950s black sleeveless party dress with full skirt pleated at the waist and original matching belt. There is a pretty scallop edge lace overlay on the bodice, whi...
Moschino Red Slip Dress with Lace Overlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Moschino dress set is modern yet royal to the feel Featuring a luxurious deep red silk slip beneath a sheer black lace overlay, it creates a beautiful feminine look.
vintage MISSONI Black stretch bustier purple floral lace overlay maxi dress IT42
By Missoni
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage MISSONI Black stretch bustier purple floral lace overlay maxi dress IT42 Reference: AYYP/A00005 Brand: Missoni Material: Unknown Color: Purple Pattern: Floral Extra Det...
CHRISTIAN LACROIX 1997 Vintage Runway Silk Lace Overlay Gown Maxi Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Christian Lacroix Vintage Runway FW97 Greenish/Yellow silk slip dress Jet black lace overlay Size F38 Excellent condition, two marks on slip dress that are imperceivable once overlay...
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2005 Vintage Ivory Silk Slip Dress w. Lace Tulle Overlay
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano for Christian Dior SS05 Vintage Ivory 100% silk slip dress with tulle and lace overlay Micro snaps up the side Voluminous Size F38 Good vintage condition.
Vintage 1970s Guipure lace overlay dress, Black and Pink
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage 1970s guipure lace overlay sheath dress.
1960s Donald Brooks Black Lace Overlay 3/4 Sleeves Vintage 60s Dress
By Donald Brooks
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic mid 60s DONALD BROOKS black silk lace overlay 3/4 sleeves dress ! Features a spaghetti strap bodice with hidden metal zipper up the back. Lace overlay has 3/4 sleeves with bows ...
1950's Monochrome dress with floral lace overlay and diamante detail
Located in London, GB
The dress is in super vintage condition, and is finished thoughtfully at the seams with a dainty ribboned piping.
1990s Crop Top with Sequin Black Lace Long Sheer Overlay Vintage 90s Vest Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing late 90s black crop top with sequined sheer lace overlay. Simply ties at center back. Very well made, with lots of attention to detail. Most certainly designed by a high end ...
D&G Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Lace Overlay Sheer Little Black Cocktail Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Cloverdale, CA
D&G Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Lace Overlay Sheer Little Black Cocktail Dress.
Vintage 1950's Black Lace Illusion Cocktail Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * black lace overlay * blush pink satin inserts * acetate lining * metal side zipper * by Tee-Ca Modes condition | excellent fits like m/l length...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
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...
F/W 1994 John Galliano Runway Black Satin Double Breasted Oversized Pantsuit
By John Galliano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible black satin John Galliano oversized suit. From the Fall/Winter 1994 collection, a version of this fabulous suit debuted on the season’s runway as Look 16, mo...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
F/W 1996 Ann Demeulemeester Runway Black Asymmetric Button-Up Collar Dress 38BEL
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Ann Demeulemeester’s Fall/Winter 1996 collection, this black stretch dress features an asymmetric high collar and a dramatic button-up closure that extends from the neckline to ...
Unavailable|$8,995
Size: 38
Gianni Versace Couture Fall 2001 Black Silk Chiffon Tan Leather Belted Gown
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Extremely rare Fall 2001 runway GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE, by Donatella, Museum Worthy black silk chiffon and leather full length evening dress! Kylie Minogue also stunned in the gown o...
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. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...
Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
They are getting harder to find, and even harder to find in wearable condition. This silk pink dream is all hand beaded. Stunning T back. Bugle beading around the neckline and arms. ...
Pierre Balmain Silk Safety Pin Dress
By Pierre Balmain, Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pale yellow silk dress from Pierre Balmain. It is semi fitted skimming the body with a crew neckline and long sleeves adorned along the outside with dozens of silver saf...
Mignon Paris Draped Silk Dress 1950s
By Mignon
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning black silk dress from Mignon Paris. It is sleeveless with a draped portrait collar, fitted waist and a full skirt- a feat of draping and ruching. The dress has a back pai...
$13,734
Size: IT 44 - FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
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...
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
$2,894
Size: Not Marked. Recommended: XL
Circa 1922 ADAIR Paris Black Silk Velvet Beaded Evening Flapper Dress Size XL
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage circa Fall 1922 Adair Paris - Franklin Simon & Co. Fifth Avenue black silk velvet evening dress. Classically inspired beading. Cap sleeves with cutouts at shoulders. Cape-...
$448Sale Price|20% Off
Moschino Vintage Iconic Heart Mini Dress 1990s
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO 1990s vintage iconic heart mini dress. Fitted cut. Spaghetti straps. Side zip closure. Label reads CHEAP AND CHIC by MOSCHINO Made in Italy. Marked Size : I 42 / D 38 ...
1980's ISSEY MIYAKE PLANTATION camel coat with dramatic hood
By Issey Miyake Plantation, Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
1980s Issey Miyake Plantation double faced wool blend coat in a soft camel-brown tone, cut in a relaxed easy proportion. The coat has a loose, slightly boxy shape with dropped should...
1980s UNGARO cobalt blue silk brocade mermaid gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Ungaro mermaid gown in black and cobalt silk lamé. Inspired by the finest 1950's French tradition, it has a fully boned corset and layers of bias cut ruffles to the floor....
Vivienne Westwood Fall 1996 Black sheepskin Fluffy Shearling Trapper Hat
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Rare, Fall 1996 Museum worthy Vivienne Westwood Black Shearling Trapper Hat. MADE IN ENGLAND. Measurements are provided in Inches; Length; 12” Approximately Size; 23.5” Appro...
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.