Late 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Cocktail ensemble, c.late 1970s-early 1980s, composed of a white tee-shirt-style top and black full skirt, both pieces constructed of sheer silk organza. This elegant and simple two-...

Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Embellished Sheer Red Evening Mini Dress IT 38 Gianni Versace couture evening dress featuring sheer top, embellished straps, square neck and c...

Pretty 1970s Gucci style ivory lace long sleeve maxi dress ! Features tuxedo ruffles down the front bodice. Flowers printed on the lace. Fabric covered buttons up the front, an hidde...

This minimalist black gown from THIERRY MUGLER Fall winter 1999 collection features a slim-fit silhouette with a scoop neckline and delicate spaghetti straps. The design is enhanced ...

Amazing 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rive Gauche blue and black floral / rose print short sleeve silk dress ! Pockets at each side of the waist. Features a vibrant blue flowers and r...

Bob Mackie Boutique Red Fully Beaded Cocktail Fringe Dress Designer sizes available - 4 and 8 Mid 1980s, Embroidered with Bead work Shimmying Fring...

UNGARO - (Made in France) Ivory mechanical lace evening dress with golden threads. Flounced collar and long sleeves. Satin belt ornamented with pearls and a bow. Composition and size...

▪ Brand: Alaia ▪ Creative Director: Azzedine Alaia ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Fabric: 
Viscose ▪ Details: Lace rib knit, scoop neckline, sequin and bead embellishments ▪ Siz...

Sensational vintage 1980s NINA RICCI Couture for NEIMAN MARCUS polka dot Avant Garde silk taffeta sleeveless evening gown! Features a black and whit...

A bold blend of elegance and rebellion, this Gianni Versace Safety Pin Mini Dress is a timeless icon of the house’s daring aesthetic. Crafted from s...

Presenting a well-documented piece of fashion history expertly crafted by a master couturier in his prime. Yves Saint Laurent designed this dress for his infamous and brand-defining 'Les Chinoises,' or 'Opium Couture,' collection. A version of this Cheongsam-inspired belted dress set debuted on the Fall/Winter 1977 Haute Couture runway in July 1977 and appears in Saint Laurent's original archival sketches, held by the YSL Museum in Marrakesh. This collection corresponded with the release of YSL's infamous Opium fragrance and featured the designer's dreamy interpretation of historical Chinese style elements. Marino Schiano, one of YSL's muses, wore a similar set to the "Yves Saint Laurent Presents Opium Perfume...

Pretty vintage Victor Costa black and white silk taffeta lace dress! Ultra flattering fit, with scalloped bust in front and back. Black lace over ...

Incredible 1970s Asian themed novelty boho maxi dress! Features a vibrant bright orange, with prints in a brighter orange and red orange throughout. Ties at back top neck with zipper...

Iconic Halston Bias Matte Jersey Gown which became one of his iconic designs. His ability to pare down seams and volumes is evident in this amazingly ...

Introducing the iconic Moschino Cheap And Chic 1990s Little Black Dress – a perfect blend of classic elegance and contemporary style. Thi...

Black velvet and purple silk taffetas evening dress with taffetas belt. Acetate lining. Zip closure on the left side. Button and buttonhole closure on the left side of the chest. Be...

This chic black jersey dress was made by Dolce & Gabbana, most likely in the mid 1990s. Made from what we suspect is a viscose/elastane blend (no content label), the cut and construc...

Elegant Nina Ricci Strapless Velvet Organza Brocade Column Gown from the 1980's. Velvet column with green brocade ruching trimmed in pleated organza. The faux pockets are trimmed wi...

Donna Karan navy & lapis blue silk spaghetti strap, slip gown with a long peplum over a high low hem skirt. This unique dress has skinny spaghetti straps and a bra top with boning th...

This rare Gianni Versace dress from the Fall-Winter 1998 collection is constructed from gold-tone metal mesh, showcasing a structured, fitted silhouette with a straight-cut design. T...

Black leather bustier dress with leather string along the neckline. Lining composition: 65% acetate, 35% rayon. Split in the middle back = 23cm SIZE 40 (It) 36 (Fr) 6 (US) S

Presenting a beautiful black Thierry Mugler cocktail dress designed by Manfred Mugler. This simple and oh-so-sexy dress features a sweetheart nec...

This stunning vintage Givenchy dress from the late 1980s exudes elegance with a playful edge. Crafted from luxurious black fabric adorned with w...

UNGARO - (Made in France) Embroidered midnight-blue tulle dress. Piece from the mid-1980s. Size and composition labels missing, it fits a 38FR. Condi...

In her fourth collection on her own, S/S 1999, Donatella began to hit her stride as the head designer for the Versace label. The New York Times wrote that it was “…the best collectio...

1970s ivory silk satin & lace hand made Victorian style wedding dress. Beautifully made dress with lace insertion and tiny tucks everywhere. This gorgeous dress is perfect for any br...

- Exte - Sold by Skof.Archive - Early 90's - Teal One-shoulder silky evening dress with train - Deep midnight navy/black semi-transparent silk fabric - Asymmetrical construction with...

Gorgeous vintage watercolor chiffon maxi dress or gown and matching jacket by Rona. The fabric feels like it could be silk or rayon or a blend of the two but the content is not marke...

Presenting a beautiful brown lace Gianni Versace dress, designed by Gianni Versace for his Fall/Winter 1996 collection. This fabulous dress features the same lace-overlay design that...

Geoffrey Beene created in the late 70's and early 80's a casual, modern American version of evening wear which influenced they way women dressed all over the world. Using the finest...

Rare and iconic black crochet two-piece set by Dolce & Gabbana from the Spring/Summer 1997 collection. A standout example of the brand’s sultry '90s aesthetic, this set combines shee...

Elegant Silk Chiffon Sequin Ruffle Dress made for Saks Fifth Ave. Simple sheath shape with puffy sleeves and tight ruffled collar, all sequined with a fol...

BOMBSHELL! The perfect gown for an elegant sexy summer evening. Very sexy long maxi dress, bodycon tight fit and mermaid skirt shape on the bottom. The fabric is very light semi she...

Product Details: Jean Muir Dress - 1980s Vintage - Red Crepe - V-Neck - Front / Stitched Faux Wrap Detail - Shoulder Pads - 3/4 Length A-Line Silhouette - Made in England Era: 1980s ...

Biba, Late 1970's A romantic maxi dress from Biba, dating to the late 1970's. Made in magenta-purple cotton broderie anglaise fabric, the dress features a loose, flowing silhouette ...

Presenting the most incredible laser-cut beige suede Christian Dior Boutique gown, designed by John Galliano. This full-length gown debuted from the Fall/Winter 1999 collection on the season's runway. This fabulous dress features off-white long sleeves and a turtleneck knit sweater top that transitions to an intricate sheer lace around the bust. The body of the dress is constructed entirely of soft laser-cut suede. The dress's skirt flares below the knee and is finished with a lace hem. This incredibly rare dress...

Azzedine Alaia S/S 1992 Runway Vintage Cold-Shoulder Bodycon Mini Dress Size S

Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s LUCA LUCA strapless snake skin print silk organza strapless dress ! The perfect alternative to the little black dress. Feature...

This enchanting 1970s wedding gown draws on the decade’s love affair with certain aspects of 'Victorina' and Edwardian tailoring. It is crafted from a manmade, off-white chiffon trim...

Unique Dolce & Gabbana Evening Dress From the famous 1998 collection Beautifully hand-painted silk print with floral design Zipper in the back The dress is a special piec...

Chic early 80s Adolfo for Saks 5th Avenue black and white colorful polka dot knit dress ! Features a black body with ivory bodice and sleeves. Colorful polka dots in purple, green, p...

Chic late 90s OSCAR DE LA RENTA cotton fit n’ flare white poppy flower print dress ! Features a tailored bodice with ruched bust. Hidden zipper up the back...

This is a lovely ink-blue Louis Féraud Paris attributed chiffon evening dress from the 1970s. By that time The House of Féraud was well established and in 1978 the couturier won the ...

A beautiful bight pink fitted dress from master designer Herve Leger in his signature stretch fabric. The dress has spaghetti straps and the body conscious fit he is famous for. It ...

DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 "The Hunger" Black Knit Peek-A-Boo Cocktail Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 “The Hunger” Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Peek-a-boo dress Color(s): Black Lined: No Marked Fabric Content: 95% PA, 5% EA; 100% SE Additional Details / Inclusions: Crinkle chiffon halter top...

Reduced from $1895. Stunning vintage two-piece ensemble by Donald Brooks featuring a strapless wrap-style gown and matching capelet. Both pieces are done in a vibrant Asian-inspired ...

Louis Féraud - Haute Couture dress embroidered with sequins featuring moonfish. It is accompanied by a muslin stole embroidered with iridescent sequin waves and small pearly beads. H...

Mini dress bustier in black lace

LOVE LALI Vintage An incredibly rare vintage dress from Loris Azzaro. Unfortunately I have had a very hard time locating the year of this dress, but I would guess it to be from the ...

A fabulous burnished gold silk skirt from Christian Lacroix. It can be shaped in endless machinations by lengthening or shortening the functional matc...

This Saint Laurent Rive Gauche mini dress dating to the 1990's features a vibrant red body accented by striking black grosgrain ribbon trim. The design includes wide shoulder straps,...

Purple taffetas cocktail bustier dress with pink silk skirt ( the taffetas skirt is like an apron on the top of the pink silk pencil skirt) Boned. Button, buttonhole and hidden zip ...

During the 1960s and beyond, English fashion designer John Bates designed visionary modernist dresses under the name Jean Varon. This flamboyant 1970s maxi-dress, with its floor-swee...

Chic 1970s JOY STEVENS pink / mauve long sleeve jersey dress! Perfectly cut v-neck reveals just the right amount of cleavage. Simply slips over the head and ties in the back to fit a...

A stunning gown from Arnonld Scaasi in beautiful black and gold silk cut work & embroidery on a black net background. It is bustier style, strapless wi...

Sexy 1990s MARGANO Italian made gold metallic jersey bodycon dress! Features a luxurious gold jersey that stretches to fit. Flirty ruffle collar. Great alone or belted. The pictured ...

A rare Ossie Clark halter dress in black moss crepe, dating from the 1970s. The dress has a plunging neckline with wide straps that tie at the shoulders, and a fitted high waist th...

John Galliano Autumn/Winter 1988 ‘Hairclips’ black satin backed viscose crêpe bias cut gown with pointed panels, open cowled back, and flared godet skirt. This season was the first ...

▪ Christian Dior evening dress and coat ensemble ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Dress comprises a skirt and top constructed from metallic black lurex jersey with sheer diamond pattern ▪ Double shoulder straps with silver beads ▪ Evening coat constructed from black waxed cotton ▪ 2 large ties at the back fasten with a large knot ▪ Curved sleeves with inseam slits ▪ Balloon hem...

A beautiful brown wool and mesh skirt with beaded trim from Alberta Ferretti. It has rows, in varying widths, comprised of intricate patterns of glass beads in gold, lilac, black and...