1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black silk bustier dress with off-white polka dots designed by Giorgio Armani dating to the late 1980's, early 1990's. Italian size 38. Best fits a ...

▪ Azzedine Alaia knitted virgin wool dress ▪ Single zip fastening circles the body starting at the right hip and ending at the left breast ▪ Integral hood with scarf ending on one si...

Fabulous 1980s vintage OLEG CASSINI fully sequined leopard print short sleeve silk dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn gold and black sequins throughout the entire dress. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Great belted or alone. The pictured 90s Jane August...

A beautiful YSL Rive Gauche Paris, France black cocktail dress, with a silk belt with a large flower bow. Shoulders are lightly padded. Zipper on side, button at neck opening in bac...

This has to be yours for your next special event! This hot number is done by the iconic Geoffrey Beene, known as one of the United State's design pioneers and known for his true iconic and timeless designs. He is known to design simply but highly technical at the same time. This beautiful sequin mini dress stays true to Geoffrey Beene and features a tailored body with a unique bodice detailing and vibrant silver sequin. This dress has an elegant design with some highly detailed and designed details. This is a mini length with a strapless silhouette, perfect for your next cocktail party. This dress is in great condition with no notable flaws, a great vintage find by one of the best! Pair this with some great Versace heels, some Christian Dior jewelry, and a Cartier clutch...

Circa 1982 France Amazing short safari-style dress in buff-coloured suede by Emanuel Ungaro Parallèle dating from the early 1980s. Straight cut with puffed sleeves and stitched inserts. Beige stretch knit with turtleneck effect collar and cuffs. Two slit pockets on the side and a thin integrated belt to tie for a blouson effect. Cream nylon lining and Ungaro Parallèle Paris logo label, size 10 Made in Italy. Dry-cleaned suede with no soiling apart from a slight structural patina of the suede skin. No defects to report. Good overall structural condition. Dimensions: Equivalent size M France...

Extremely rare collectors piece, original dress from the legendary 1988 Thierry Mugler Spring Summer "African Collection". The pattern was a signature pattern of the Collection. Stu...

Gorgeous Zandra Rhodes evening dress featuring a silk black taffeta fabric base, with gold metallic paint on the skirt portion, skirt gets an inside a tulle petticoat, a center back ...

Amazing vintage handmade sleeveless caftan, black color with pink rim threads. Circa 1980's. The kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand. This authentic caftan has b...

Zandra Rhodes is one of the original queens of eccentric. Her bold silhouettes and even bolder colors marked a fashion revolution in the 70s through the 80s that is being reembraced ...

Elegant 1980s Christian Dior Black net dress with velvet polka dot spaghetti strap gown. Perfect for cocktail party or Black tie event. Size 4/ Small...

A chic and edgy vintage crepe dress by Claude Montana. The dress has one shoulder, is fully lined and has a 25' slit at the front. Made in Italy, size 42/8. Measurements: Bust 36/7,...

Very rare jet black silk dress with unique 'braided' detail and large draped collar designed by Bruce Oldfield dating to the late 1980's. Fits a size 4 or...

This is a stunning Yves Saint Laurent evening gown from the 1985 YSL runway collection. This tuxedo inspired strapless dress is in a luxurious black satin, with a collar along the strapless bustline. The dress has beautiful domed rhinestone buttons down the front for closure, and a fitted built-in corset in the bodice. We love that there are slanted front, deep pockets with large flaps. You can wear the dress fully buttoned or unbuttoned halfway up as shown as it was featured in red in the ad campaign. (Original ad not included). Yves Saint Laurent often incorporated elemen...

Breathtaking and totally iconic Yves Saint Laurent haute couture maxi length tuxedo jacket dating back to his beloved 1984 fall-winter collection. It is insanely chic with its fluid ...

Black Stretch Silk Cloque Wiggle Dress, Studio VL from the 1980's. Off the shoulder banded neckline with deep cut outs on front and back. Silk blend stre...

Vintage 1980s Donna Karan Wool Dress: This is such an absolutely timeless vintage little black dress, made by Donna Karan in the late 1980s. The quali...

Yves Saint Laurent YSL turquoise blue cotton dress featuring a multi embroidered front logo detail, a short length with sides slits, a V front neck. 100% Cotton Estimated size Estim...

This 1980s French demi couture column dress is composed of swathes of blue chiffon silk, brought together with numerous haute couture stitching. It was purchased as a Dior and certai...

Vintage Strapless Gathered Dress by Vicky Tiel Circa 1980's Made in France Black Sweetheart neckline Gathered bodice with asymmetrical wrap effect Decorative bow on right hip Int...

Black wrap cocktail dress with fabric rose . Black silk lining. Boned. SIZE S

This 1980s Italian haute couture / alta moda design from Andre Laug appears to be the runway worn dress as it features some additional sewn-in tabs that indicate a collection and design number. The entirely sequined gown is unusual and we would described the tones as an artist's colour palette in that each sequin is printed in orange, yellow, green blue, black and white. The sequins slightly overlay each other like fish scales. From a distance, the sequins collude to give an almost impressionistic or pointillism look and it reminds us of the work of Georges Seurat. It has an asymmetrical neckline and the bodice has been darted with ruching the opposite side to the shoulder strap. It is a full-length sheath style that fastens to the rear with the original centre back zip and a hook and eye. It's an old runway size so best fit for a present-day UK 10 or US 6. It is backed onto an Eau de Nil silk satin and the dress is fully lined in quality acetate. It's in excellent vintage condition. There is just the tiniest amount of sequin loss very close to one side seam. If desired, there is a multitude of sequins in the hem that could be used as replacements however it is virtually unnoticeable. NOTES ON DESIGNER: André Laug was a chic but conservative designer renowned for his impeccable and timeless tailoring. His catwalk shows are remembered for his beautifully tailored, comfortable daywear and classic, elegant eveningwear. At the beginning of his career in the 1960s he designed for Nina Ricci and Courreges in Paris. After branching out on his own, he ran a successful haute couture and ready to wear fashion house in Rome from the 1970s until his death in 1984. Among his A-list clients were Audrey Hepburn, American First Ladies Jackie Kennedy and Barbara Bush...

Particular vintage sartorial dress by Mazzuchelli from the 1980s, made in Italy. The dress is totally handmade in a light ivory cotton. It is believed that the dress may be a bridal ...

In addition to other signature design details, the camellia flower is another symbol of Chanel. Supposedly her favorite flower, some say due to being given a bouquet by a lover while...

Black lace a sequin bustier cocktail dress. Boned. Polyester lining. Zip and hook&eye on the left side. Mini belt-loop ( belt is missing) SIZE 6 ( S)

Black silk chiffon and silk satin wrapped evening dress. Raglan sleeves. Shoulder pads. Wrap on the bust and can be knotted on the back of the waist or cro...

Long black&white evening bustier dress in silk jacquard and silk chiffon. Boned, zip on the left side , gros-grain on the waist band. Split in the middle back: 40cm Gros-grain wais...

Nice skirt suit designed by Les Copains in the 1980s, made in France. ORIGINAL LABEL. The suit consists of jacket and skirt. The cut is the classic longuette cut. The skirt is simple...

Very rare 20's style sheer silk chiffon haute couture dress with lace designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to 1989 exactly as seen on the spring 1989 runw...

Long silk chiffon evening dress wrapped and pleated. Shoulder pad. Snaps on the middle front. Gold metal button ( with clover on) on the cuffs and on the top middle back. Zip and hoo...

NWT deadstock SABETH ROW New York black sill velvet wrap robe dress ! Luxurious soft velvet drapes the body beautifully. Inner ties at waist. Woven gold silk frog closure at neck and...

The most amazing glamorous Thierry Mugler jacket. FW1985/86 Collection, Museum worthy collectors piece. Unworn condition with original tag. Black high quality velvet with amazing bi...

1980s printed cotton organdy dress is by British designer Donald Campbell who created beautiful, individually cut ready to wear pieces from quality coutu...

Introducing the Guy Laroche Boutique vintage 80s cocktail dress, the epitome of sophistication and elegance. Crafted in France, this stunning shea...

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...

An accomplished designer, Mary McFadden studied in New York and Paris, worked at Dior, and served as the editor of Vogue South Africa among other positions and awards. She started her own label in the 1970s, incorporating global inspirations and classic silhouettes in her designs. She notably created pleated garments that resemble the famous pleated silk dresses by Mariano Fortuny which eventually became her trademark. “The effect I'm searching for is to have the fabric fall like liquid gold against the body” said McFadden of her ‘Marii’ technique, and she seems to have accomplished just that. Made up of Fortuny style pleats, this dusky lavender gown...

Fushia and black satin bustier evening gown with beaded work. Boned. 2 zips in the middle back, one on the bustier one on the dress. Fabric composition: Satin polyester SIZE 8

Ivory silk crêpe dress with turquoise blue beadwork and belt. Silk lining. snap ( covered with fabric) in the middle back and zip. Zip on the cuff as well. Shoulder pads. Draped and ...

Black velvet cocktail dress with blue satin bow draped. Fabric composition of velvet: 73% cotton, 27% Modal. Satin bow: 100% silk with blue organza lining...

Long draped evening bustier dress in blue silk chiffon. Boned bustier. SIZE 8

Circa 1980 France Romantic blouse and skirt set by Christian Dior Boutique under the direction of Marc Bohan and dating from the 1980s. Translucent s...

Avant Garde early 80s LORRIE KABALA ivory / off white sheer lace embroidered caftan maxi dress ! Features romantic vintage lace with embroidered lace tri...

This is mid to late1980s midi dress by Louis Feraud is perfect for an occasion or summer party. It has a fitted ruched bodice and a sweetheart neckline, with lovely pleated shaping t...

Amazing 1980s purple silk chiffon beaded and sequined flapper style cocktail dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout. Sheer chiffon bellow the neck. Hidd...

Presenting a striking asymmetric dress designed by Manfred Thierry Mugler for his Spring/Summer 1988 collection. This dramatic dress debuted on the runway ...

Black cocktail dress. Ostrich feather skirt. Beaded trim. Wide neckline. Zipper on back. Rayon and acetate. Lined. Made in USA. *Condition: excel...

1980S OSCAR DE LA RENTA Black & Gold Metallic Lace Cocktail Dress With Crystal Beadwork

Presenting an incredible black and multicolor Paco Rabanne Haute Couture gown. From the Spring/Summer 1987 collection, this fabulous gown de...

Vintage Bob Mackie Fully Embellished Long Dress Gown Designer size 10 ( pls. check measurements). Hand Beaded, 100% Silk, Navy Blue Beads and Multicolor Sequins Over the Black Tulle....

White double-breasted jacket with silver metal buttons. Fabric composition: 90% acetate, 10% silk. Lining: 61% rayon, 39% Cupro SIZE 38 (M)

Circa 1980 France Beautiful evening dress in navy blue Polyamide tulle with polka dots by Sherrer Boutique Paris numbered A13862 dating from the beginning of the Prêt-à-porter of t...

Glamorous Fabrice Cocktail Dress in navy silk taffeta with lavishly decorated jet beadwork, sequins, trim and lace. Heavily ruched silk taffeta built over a corset base with a flared...

This red knitted mini dress is from the renowned 1991 collection and completely emblematic of Azzadine Alaia's sleek and heavily seamed bodycon styles. ...

Drape and ruffled navy bustier cocktail dress with white polkas dots.Boned. Zip in the middle back. Boned. Size 46 on tag but fit S ( check on measurements)

Gorgeous soft gold leather original comma heel pumps by Roger Vivier. They have leather uppers and soles and are lined in silver leather. Marked US size 8 (but run smaller). Small ...

1980s Prom Night Blacke Dress Embellished Pois on Skirt Totally made in italy Composition: Viscose polyester polyamide Size 36

Great suit designed by Pierre Cardin in the 1980s, made in France. ORIGINAL LABEL. The suit is made entirely of wool and consists of two pieces: the cape and the skirt. The skirt is ...

Statement 1980s silk jersey trapeze dress, complete with dramatic leather appliqué detail to each shoulder. It has a high, gently rounded neckline and fastens loosely at the rear with two diamanté style buttons with a keyhole opening. The fabric is an incredibly soft, lightweight black silk jersey, which feels luxurious and comfortable against the skin. The dress has wide batwing sleeves, each finished at the cuff with the same diamanté button detail. The shoulders feature a unique appliqué detail made of silver and black leather rosettes...