Late 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Victor Costa Watercolor Floral Strapless Dress with Ruffled Skirt A beautiful floral dress with a structured bodice with boning and stuff tulle lined ruffles.

This striking 1970s ribbed wool blend jersey maxi dress is by celebrated British designer Frank Usher and has a wonderfully contemporary feel. The simple line of the dress is guarant...

Very rare, black wrap coat with woven Asian motif frog closure and large billowing sleeves designed by Jean Paul Gaultier dating to the late 1997. Beautiful burgundy iridescent fabric at cuffs. Labeled a French size 38. Approximate measurements: shoulder 16", bust 35-36", waist 30", arm length 25-30" and overall length 59". Secures with snap and hidden tie. Fully lined in Jean Paul Gaultier 1997...

Elegant dress by John Galliano! Sharp look! With massive shoulder pads! Wide shoulder look! 9-9 buttons at the wrists! LIKE NEW! SIZE Large. Marked size: FR42 / GB14 / D40 / USA 10...

Jet-black, strapless dress with asymmetrical draping and lace accent designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the early 1990's. Labeled a French size 38. Dress best fits a US 2 or sl...

Indulge in Timeless Elegance with the Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Black Backless Evening Dress! Introducing a sophisticated and chic piece from the 1980s, the Yves Saint Laurent Black B...

British Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) designed this corset-style hourglass red velvet evening dress with its outsized bow and sheer moire faux-underlay while producing her "Dressed To Scale Collection" in 1998 with protege Andreas Kronthaler. This fresh interpretation of the classic Marilyn-Monroe silhouette was dubbed the "MM Corset Dress" for her semi-couture Gold Label, while it can still be made-to-measure as a bespoke dress (see photo of model wearing version as a white wedding gown...

Exquisite sheer construction, this navy blue runway dress displays a lovely fur effect trim detailing topped over the fluttering long skirt. Crafted in '97, it features a round neck,...

Dating to the S/S 1988 collection, a longer version of this dress appeared on the Chanel runway. Made of layers of black silk chiffon, it features a ruffled strapless neckline & skir...

Azzaro - (Made in France) Gold jersey dress decorated with imposing golden pastilles. No size indicated, it corresponds to a 36FR. Note, a few marks present on the pastilles. No size...

Azzaro - (Made in France) Short strapless dress in green pleated jersey with its cape. Label 90/75B for the chest. No size indicated, this set fits a 36FR. To note, the dress has bee...

This fabulous haute couture evening gown was made by Christian Lacroix, most likely in the early 1980s. Made from what we believe is a fine silk crepe (no content label), this piece ...

Dior - (Made in France) Silk dress embroidered with costume pearls. Indicated size 42FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 42 cm - Waist: 34 ...

Pauline Trigere Crystal Chevron Wool Crepe Swing Dress from the 1970's. Simple Swing line cut with hand embellished crystal and smoke rhinestones in a chevron pattern on front and ba...

Paco Rabanne 1994 dress (to assemble yourself, originally) in large gold plastic sequins and gold metal rings, Paco Rabanne signature plaque in silve...

Circa 1985-1990 Paris Haute Couture Beautiful long evening dress in black silk crepe by Emanuel Ungaro Haute Couture numbered 295-5-85 ar...

An important, well-documented and highly coveted Vivienne Westwood black pinstripe light weight wool two-piece ensemble dating back to her iconic 1994 'Café Society' spring-summer collection. As shown Susie Cave walked the runway in this sensational skirt! Vivienne Westwood is one of the most influential and recognizable British designers of the past 40 years. She began designing clothes in 1971 with the opening of her first shop, Let It Rock, at 430 King's Road. In 1976, her then lover and business partner, Malcolm McLaren, guaranteed her status among the stars when he dressed the Sex Pistols, the British band he managed, in clothes from the boutique. She was named British Designer of the Year, both in 1990 and 1991. The following December, she was awarded an OBE in recognition of her services to British fashion and in 1998 she won the Queen's Export Award. This ultra chic ensemble from Vivienne Westwood’s sensational 1994 Café Society spring-summer collection is a clever play on traditional male suiting and a perfect example of her genius. Café Society is a retelling of how European history has shaped women's fashion. The central question of this show asked what does a woman free from restriction look like? Although this show is filled with historical fashion references, Westwood subverts them by placing it on a new canvas, a liberated woman. Made from a luxurious light-weight wool, the pinstripe reads masculine yet the cut has an ultra feminine allure. The blazer features a flattering curved petal cut waist and lean, long sleeves. The gold buttons are etched with the iconic Vivienne Westwood logo orb. The matching high-low trained skirt is a statement piece in it's own right. It could be styled with many other pieces like a corset or crop top for a totally different vibe. It is constructed to nip at the waist and cascade down in an incredible high-low waterfall trained hemline. I love how it almost resembles a deflated Victorian bustle...

Incredibly chic fall/winter Bill Blass black wool crepe evening gown from the 1970s. Minimal and elegant front with a boat neckline and long sleeves. Fitted through the waist with a ...

Dramatic, ruched, teal silk brocade, demi-couture dress with hidden corset from Jean-Louis Scherrer dating to the late 1970's. Labeled a French size 36. Dress measures approximately ...

Manfred Thierry Mugler designed this striking black and white sleeveless mini dress for his Spring/Summer 1994 collection. Debuting in the season's runway presentation on Eva Herzig...

Iconic, rare and unusual, Donna Karan silver-gray jersey ethereal gown from the 1994 Spring Runway show. In collaboration with Robert Lee Morris, the inc...

This rich, deep green vintage Richilene evening gown is covered in finely embroidered beads and sparkling sequins and it comes with a matching silk beaded shawl...

John Galliano, old Hollywood glamourous gold satin evening dress with a plunge V neckline and chiffon woven shirred center front, The back features a row of working self buttons & lo...

Black velvet and lace cocktail dress. See-through lace collar and lace on the side with black jersey lining. Zip in the middle back. SIZE S/ M

1976 Halston red one shoulder gown as seen in Met Collection 28" bust, 26" waistm 29" hips, 57" length Condition: Excellent fits sz 2 - 6

Beautiful BALENCIAGA Hot pink Polka dot cocktail dress by Josephus Thimister. This strapless cocktail runway dress is crafted from a Moire silk fabric with a boned upper body, conce...

Presenting this absolutely breathtaking light pink crêpe cady silk Valentino Garavani strapless gown with a daring back décolleté. From the Spring/Summer 1985 Haute Couture collectio...

A stunning silk chiffon, semi-sheer t-shirt sleeve gown as seen on the runway of Roberto Cavalli Spring 1999 collection. The fabric has re...

This is a truly stunning vintage haute couture evening gown from Christian Dior's Spring-Summer 1987 collection, in a daring magent...

Floral, silk-brocade mini dress with side slit from Atelier Versace dating to Fall of 1998 which sadly was Gianni Versace's last runway show. Impeccable detailing. Everything you wou...

Amazing vintage 70s JAY MORLEY for FERN VIOLETTE short sleeve 70s maxi dress ! Jay Morley was a successful costume director for Hollywood films in the 50s - 60s. He formed his own de...

Fabulous Jean Muir! This understated yet stunning long maxi dress features Muir's signature design elements: flowing jersey fabric, tons of movement and figure-flattering constructio...

Evening dress with Iris embroideries on the top part on a silk chiffon base, with a silk chiffon base lining. The black part is in rayon jersey with silk satin lining. Zip on the sid...

Achingly similar to Sharon Stone’s nude Bob Mackie gown in “Casino,” this illusion gown covers all the naughty bits with a solid crust of rose gold sequins, silver beads and rhinesto...

Balmain - (Made in France) Haute Couture maxi evening dress with a black velvet train aplicated with cream and blue satin. It is embroidered with ...

Alaïa - (Made in Italy) Long flared dress in brown/orange wool with black dots. Size 38FR. Attention, two buttons at the level of the cuffs have been changed. Additional information...

A timeless and exquisite couture Burke Amey evening gown, likely made in the early 70s. Made from gold silk, the bodice features an abstract floral pattern with embroidered metallic...

JOHN GALLIANO gorgeous bias cut silk cocktail dress with colorful embroideries, embellishement and fringes. Galliano metal tab on the front. EXCELLENT condition! SIZE Medium. Marke...

Medieval style dress with black velvet top, trimmed with trimmings, brocade sleeves and bottom and tulle underskirt. Size indicated 12UK, it corresponds to a 40FR. Additional inform...

1980s Bernard Perris Red Satin Bustier off shoulder tulle mini dress or can be worn as a top. Dress/ Top has three layers of tulle. Lace up at the...

Comme des Garçons - Asymmetrical dress in unlined wool. Marked size S, it fits a 36FR. To note, presence of a small hole in the stitch. Additional information: Condition: Very good ...

Spring / Summer 1993 DOLCE & GABBANA Cocktail dress, adorned in the Art work of Botticelli's 'Primavera'. Runway Looks 27 & 28. MADE IN ITALY. 100% Cotton / Concealed zip up back....

▪ Archival John Galliano Formal / Bridal Dress ▪ 'L'Ecole de Danse' collection, Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Crafted from ivory crepe-backed satin cutwork ▪...

Beautiful black dress with sheer net neckline and skirting from Karl Lagerfeld dating to the late 1980's. Labeled a French size 40. Approximate measurements are as follows: Bust 36",...

1970s Norman Norell Navy Blue and Silver Lurex Crepe and Chiffon Evening Gown: Banded collar, waist and cuffs. Silver Lurex stripes on bodice and puffed sleeves. Star dotted full len...

Authentic, preowned, vintage Donna Karan New York cocktail or party dress, likely made in the 90s. Made from a stretchy silk knit, it's covered in black sequins throughout, which shi...

Halston 1970's Haute Couture Nude One Shoulder Dress. This dress exudes timeless elegance - in a sheer nude silhouette and jeweled embellishments along the neckline, this piece is tr...

Autumn Winter Collection 1994-1995 Japan - France Iconic black pleated polyester maxi dress by Issey Miyaké, from the collection entitled "Staircase Pleats" or "ziggurat" from the Autumn Winter 1994-1995 fashion...

1980s Murray Arbeid - London Black Velvet Gown w Gold Sequin Leaves & Crinoline: Deep V-back with puffed shoulders and tapered, zip-closure sleeves. Full skirt ball gown with heavy g...

From the Spring/Summer 1997 collection, this gown debuted on the season's runway as the finale look, modeled by Naomi Campbell. Constructed of light silk chiffon, this gown is covere...

Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Long silk Haute Couture dress. No size label, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width...

They don’t make them like they used to! Specially made for a Lillie Rubin Boutiques, this rare jacket was purchased in Florida at Bal Harbor. The detail and workmanship on this jacke...

Black and white houndstooth dress with asymmetrical mesh bustier designed by Gianni Versace dating to 1998. Similar version seen on Naomi Campbell on the runway. Italian size 42. App...

An iconic piece from Dolce and Gabbana's Spring/Summer 1995 collection, this vintage black mini halterneck dress embodies iconic style. Featuring delicate crystal trim and adjustable...

Lanvin 1970’s Black Shutter Pleat Matte Jersey Strapless Long Dress-Size 40. This simple yet elegant Lanvin creation is from the 1970’s and is in good v...

Chanel dress in white & black cotton, round neck with golden buttons, short sleeves, front pleats, and pleated pockets with flap and button. The dress's large shoulder pads have been...

S/S 1996 Jean Paul Gaultier 'Cyberbaba' Collection cyber print wrap dress. Upper portion features semi-sheer button-up silk collared long sleeve top with contrasting striped cyber pa...

A fun and flirty vintage white fringed evening dress, perfect for a party or wedding. The dress has a v neckline, is sleaveless and has several rows of fringing that move when you ...