1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...

Evening dress in lurex, knit and tulle ruffles. Main fabric composition: 81% acetate, 19% polyester. Zip closure on the middle back. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

A rare and highly collectible Fall 1988 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche black cocktail dress showcasing one of YSL’s most iconic late-80s sculptural techniques. The bodice features a ...

Victor Costa Vintage SS86 Sample Piece Jet black with velvet optional belt Can really snatch the waist with the belt Bustier style Velvet bow at front Back invisible zip Please refer...

Spectacular. Rare. Chic. Collectible Fashion. A vintage stunner from the legendary Vicky Tiel. Dress made by hand in Paris for Bergdorf Goodman, NYC. The French lace is black and sil...

Fabrice was a legend in American Fashion. He was worn by every celebrity you can think of during his time as a designer. This is the 1st Fabrice piece of clothing we have ever sold. ...

Beautiful handcrafted vintage 1980s evening dress. Tunic style, completely encrusted with hand-embroidered sequins and beads. Color: black with iridescent sequins. Fully lined. Made ...

Bob Mackie Vintage 1980's - 1990's Jet black with vibrant fire engine red shiny embellishments expertly placed throughout, as Bob Mackie does best Hard boning corset inside Structure...

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall Winter 1987 Runway / Campaign Dress FR42 - Illustrated by René Gruau Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Designer: Yves Saint Laurent Collection: Fall / W...

This Zandra Rhodes dress combines soft black jersey with hand-painted silk worked into the bodice. The painted panel sits over a sheer neckline and is framed with small beaded tassel...

Black cocktail dress with beaded see-through collar and fringes on the back with beads edge. Main fabric composition and lining : rayon. Shoulder pad. Button and buttonhole on the c...

Black cocktail dress with tulle bra and sequin and tulle petticoat with tulle ruffles ans sequin on the bottom edge. Padded and Underwired bra with adjustable hook&eye closure on the...

1980S Norma Kamali Rayon Crepe 40s-Inspired Black Dress w Beaded Shoulder Yoke: A wonderful 1940s inspired dress in a heavy black rayon/viscose crepe in classic 40s style w ruched f...

Black chiffon jacket and cocktail dress ensemble. Hook&eye closure on the middle front of the jacket + rhinestone button embellishment. Rhinestone button and buttonhole on the cuffs....

A dramatic and architectural Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche cocktail dress from the Fall/Winter 1988 collection, featuring Saint Laurent’s signature late 1980s sculptural bow shoulder. This era is known for its bold asymmetry and architectural silhouettes, both of which are fully expressed in this striking one-shoulder design. The oversized, origami-style structured bow at the shoulder is a key hallmark of YSL’s 1988...

A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...

Black evening dress in black sequin on lace and ruffled taffetas bottom. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the top middle back. Stiff tul...

Yves Saint Laurent F/W 1982 Runway Documented Black Velvet Ruffled Collar Dress This beautiful 1980s evening dress is pure Yves Saint Laurent. The designers style is seen in the simp...

Black satin evening dress draped on the back . Main fabric composition ( satin) : 50% acetate, 50% rayon. the draped on the back is in shiny fabric, composition: 75% silk, 25% nylon...

Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection Croisière '84. Black floral motif lace Evening Gown with pink satin sash, fully lined.

Red silk taffetas evening dress open on the middle front from the waist until the bottom with one snap closure. Hook&eye closure on the middle front on the waist. Boned on the gathe...

YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Ivory and black guipure bustier evening dress. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 36FR. A Haute Couture Collection from the late 198...

Fall Winter 1985 Collection France An exceptional Yves Saint Laurent Couture evening gown with train from the 1985  Collection. Purple satin from th the house designer Abraham covere...

Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip ...

Bustier evening dress in silver and black sequin. Main fabric composition: 90% nylon, 10% spandex. Lining composition: 100% acetate. Invisible zip closure on the middle back + hook...

A beautiful black silk skirt trimmed in red sequin and embroidered hearts framed in an intricate beaded design. It has a 2" red sequin embroidered w...

Circa 1989. France Haute Couture Proper Collection of Mrs Catherine Deneuve. Luxury evening set, Haute Couture skirt, blouse, jacket and belt numbered 65123 from the Yves Saint Laurent 1989...

Black velvet and wool cocktail dress with jewellery button closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. ( 2 extra button provided) Lining composition probably rayon or acetate. Hook...

We are mad for plaid! And it is especially fun when applied to a 1980's Norma Walter's strong shouldered silhouette and black sequins are added for a l...

Black beaded ( sequin, beads and rhinestone) cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: 100% rayon. Lining: 100% nylon. The top part of the dress is made of see-through tulle. Shoulde...

Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...

Quite possibly my favorite BOB MACKIE Couture dress EVER! I cannot even begin to describe this beauty! Beautiful emerald green silk with black silk chiffon overlay. Features a conver...

This Issey Miyake runway dress from 1984 is a great example of his sculptural, minimalist style. It’s made from a persimmon-colored cotton with a long, easy silhouette and a bit of v...

White beaded and sequin top and skirt. No fabric composition tag but probably polyester. Boned bustier inside with underwired bra and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Zip closure...

One of our favorite vintage American designers was Arnold Scassi. Lesser known but no less talented than his peers, Adofo, Bill Blass and Oscar de la Renta. Personally, he was an ext...

Gold printed lamé draped evening dress. No fabric composition tag but the lining is probably rayon and the second lining in soft tulle. Bow on the shoulder. Draped on the bust and ga...

A beautiful black silk cocktail dress from Christian Lacroix with elaborate beading and sequins in magenta, rose, silver and red. The pointed bodice has beaded spaghetti straps and i...

Beautiful early 1990s TED LAPIDUS turquoise blue silk beaded evening halter gown ! Features thousands of hand-sewn beads in silver and blue, sequins in blue and pearls throughout the...

Bustier Printed ballon cocktail dress. Fabric composition 1 ( bustier) : 89% polyester, 11% elastane. Fabric composition fabric 2 (skirt) 100% polyester ( a bit thicker than the bus...

A stunning and spotty vintage silk dress by Escada.The dress is in a blue silk with white spot detail and has a white silk collar and edging to sleaves. It has a five button front op...

Black acetate and linen dress with long over lay front and back. Top fabric composition: 80% acetate, 20% silk. Bottom fabric composition: 100% linen Zip closure on the left side . ...

Outstanding piece in excellent condition. The dress is boned to the waist and has a an inset bra. The permanent pleats of the skirt complement the gathers to be found at the bust and...

Off-white silk and guipure lace wedding dress. Shoulder pad. Bow on the front on the waist. Zip closure on the middle back + hook&eye closure on the belt. Short drag. Total lenght ...

1980s Arnold Scaasi Black Velvet Flocked Tulle Evening Gown Asymmetrical Hem: Faux wrap skirt design is pleated at front for a fan effect. Gown is lined is w a double-layered nude an...

Gorgeous vintage 80s VICKY TIEL COUTURE black silk mesh halter gown ! This dress has it all—flattering ruched boned bodice, gold leaf embroidery, and a...

Silk lamé printed and pleated bustier cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 80% silk, 20% lurex. Lining: 100% polyester. Padded bra. Silicone strap inside the bustier on the top edge. ...

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...

Amazing vintage Victor Costa for Neiman Marcus dress!!! Vibrant hot pink/fuchsia color, with black sequin waistband. Origami detail at bust, that continues on the back. Great tulip...

Beautiful extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses"- The most elegantly dramatic evening gown! High quality black velvet dress, super dram...

Yves Saint Laurent designed this sexy two piece black velvet and black faille dress with a halter neckline and a boned bodice lined in black satin. The top has a left side zipper an...

Created by Christian Lacroix during his tenure at Jean Patou in the early 1980s, this haute couture gown exemplifies the designer’s theatrical romanticism and technical mastery. The ...

1980s Lanvin Bubblegum Pink Strapless Silk Taffeta Gown w Divine Ruching & Tucks in Bodice: Lined with minimal boning in bodice for a relaxed fit and style. Skirt is full at sides a...

Incredible vintage 1980s / 80s VICTOR COSTA for NEIMAN MARCUS purple silk taffeta strapless dress and sash belt! Features accordian pleated ruffle along the bodice, down the front si...

An extremely rare Museum worthy treasure of Manfred Thierry Mugler’s early mastery, this black linen gown from the Spring/Summer 1982 Collection stands as one of the designer’s most ...

Elevate your evening with this exquisite 1980s Christian Dior creation, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends Eastern elegance with haute couture sophistication. Inspired by the grace...

Simple, elegant and timeless, this vintage YSL's dress is one you'll feel confident wearing to dinner or cocktail parties. Made in an unusual brownish-black moire fabric, this late ...

Thierry Mugler Fall Winter 1986 “Les Milteuses” archival runway dress Brand: Thierry Mugler Designer: Thierry Mugler Collection: Fall Winter 198...

Extremely rare Jacqueline de Ribes evening gown dating to 1985. Entirely hand-finished, the construction reflects the level of craftsmanship one would expect from haute couture. Desi...

Gorgeous vintage late 1980s / 80s OSCAR DE LA RENTA lipstick red 3/4 sleeve silk bow dress! Features a sweetheart neckline, with an oversized Avant Gard...

Rare Vintage 1980s Chanel Boutique Black Deep V-Neck Pleated Crepe Dress, Designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Step into timeless sophistication with this authentic vintage Chanel Boutique ...