Gemy Maalouf Black Dresses and Gowns: Twelve to Know

Black is the house’s first colour. Sixty-eight of the Gemy Maalouf gowns on Luxury Handbags are black, more than any other shade, and it is the colour where the atelier does its most technical work, because without colour the cut, the beading and the fabric have to carry the whole dress. These are the twelve black dresses and gowns I would show first, across crepe, embroidered lace, velvet, sequins and satin, from cocktail length to a train. Every one is live on Luxury Handbags and in the brand’s current catalogue, and prices are in US dollars.

Key facts

• Luxury Handbags carries 68 black Gemy Maalouf gowns, the largest colour group in the collection.
• The twelve on this page run from $4,510 to $12,050.
• The fabrics are crepe, embroidered lace, embroidered tulle, velvet, sequins and double satin.
• Every piece is live on Luxury Handbags and in the brand’s current catalogue as of September 2026.

How the house does black

Three ways. The first is structure: crepe cut with a sculpted shoulder, a bateau neckline and a defined waist, where the drama is in the line. The second is the cage, the house’s own device, a sheer boned bodice and an open lattice skirt in embroidered lace and tulle. The third is surface: sequins, gold beading and feathers on a black ground. If you want one black gown to keep, the structured crepe pieces age best; if you want the room to turn, the cage and the sequins.

Twelve black Gemy Maalouf dresses and gowns

1. The structured-shoulder gown: Structured Shoulder Black Dress, $12,050

A crepe gown with structured shoulders, the house’s most architectural black dress and the most expensive piece on this page.

2. The draped-florals midi: Draped Florals Midi Dress, $10,290

A crepe midi with draped florals. Black at midi length for a dinner where a gown would be too much.

3. The sequin open-back: Open Back Dress, $9,700

A slim embroidered sequin dress with floral draping on the bodice and an open back, in shimmer chiffon. The black gown that catches light from every angle.

4. The square-neck with organza panels: Square-Neck Dress with Embroidered Shoulders, $8,750

A square-neck crepe dress with embroidered, sculpted shoulders that flow into long layered organza panels at the back.

5. The sweetheart cage: Off-Shoulder Sweetheart Dress, $8,400

Off the shoulder with a sculpted sweetheart neckline, a sheer boned bodice and a cage skirt in embroidered tulle.

6. The cage dress with gloves: Strapless Cage Dress with Gloves, $8,040

Strapless embroidered lace with a full cage skirt and detachable gloves. The black-tie dress that comes with its own accessory.

7. The feathered hips: Feathered Hip Lace Dress, $6,980

Long sleeves, a sweetheart-lined net bodice, feathered hips and a slim lace skirt that flares softly. Fall Winter 2026.

8. The beaded A-line: Beaded A-Line Open-Back Dress, $5,220

A flowing A-line in crepe georgette with beaded scrollwork framing the neckline and an open back. The black dress for a summer evening.

9. The velvet high-neck: High-Neck Velvet Embroidered Dress, $5,040

A high-neckline embroidered velvet dress with long sleeves, a back train, shoulder cut-outs and a buttoned back. The covered black gown for winter.

10. The caged short dress: Caged Beaded Short Dress, $5,040

A strapless lace short dress with a structured cage, a beaded waist and a feathered fur bolero. The black cocktail dress of the season.

11. The bateau column: Slim-Cut Dress, $4,870

A slim-cut crepe dress with a bateau neckline, a structured waistline and asymmetric gold beading cascading down the front, with a back slit.

12. The satin strapless: Strapless Dress, $4,510

A strapless double-satin dress with sculpted hips. The plainest black gown here, and the one most likely to be worn ten times.

Choosing between them

For a gala and an awards evening, the structured crepe and the sequins. For a black-tie wedding, the cage dresses and the beaded A-line, with gold jewellery to keep the black from reading severe. For a winter dinner, the velvet high-neck. For cocktails, the caged short dress. Two more black gowns, the Strapless Tulle Gown and the Beaded Dress with Asymmetrical Skirt, are in the best gowns by colour, and the wedding guest guide covers the accessories. Before you order, read the size guide; the bodices here are cut close.

Filter the Gemy Maalouf collection page by black to see every piece, and for the opposite end of the palette, the pink dresses.

Frequently asked questions

Does Gemy Maalouf make a black lace gown?

Yes. The Strapless Cage Dress with Gloves is embroidered lace with a full cage skirt, the Feathered Hip Lace Dress is lace with a net bodice, and the Caged Beaded Short Dress is lace at cocktail length. The Sculpted Lace Dress with Sheer Bodice comes in black too.

What is the best Gemy Maalouf black dress for a gala?

The Strapless Tulle Gown with its sheer corset bodice and sculpted hips, and the Structured Shoulder Black Dress in crepe. For a gala where you want light on the dress, the sequin Open Back Dress.

Can I wear a black Gemy Maalouf gown to a wedding?

Yes, for an evening and black-tie wedding. The house does a beautiful beaded black; pair it with warm gold jewellery so it feels celebratory. For a daytime wedding choose a colour.

How much do the black dresses cost?

On this page, from $4,510 for the satin Strapless Dress to $12,050 for the Structured Shoulder Black Dress. The price guide gives the bands for the whole collection.

How do I care for a black beaded gown?

Specialist cleaning only, stored flat and away from light. The beading and sequins should never be pressed, and a black crepe gown should be steamed rather than ironed.