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Lamé dress
Lamé dress

Lamé dress

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - Golden lamé open-back dress. Size and composition labels missing, it fits a 38FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 40 cm - Waist: 31 cm - Length: 120 cm ...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Snooty Hooty Black Crepe & Gold Lamé Cocktail Dress, C.1980
Snooty Hooty Black Crepe & Gold Lamé Cocktail Dress, C.1980

Snooty Hooty Black Crepe & Gold Lamé Cocktail Dress, C.1980

Located in Atlanta, GA

The black silk crepe dress zips up the back and buttons at the top of the black and gold lamé ruched bodice.

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Lamé Liquid Gold Dress
Vintage Lamé Liquid Gold Dress

Vintage Lamé Liquid Gold Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This striking 1980s maxi evening dress channels pure disco glamour with its lustrous liquid gold lamé fabric that catches light with every movement. The high neckline and long sleeve...

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1980s Evening Dresses

Nina Ricci lamé dress
Nina Ricci lamé dress

Nina Ricci lamé dress

By Nina Ricci

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

NINA RICCI - (Made in France) Long pleated golden and black lamé dress. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width: 38...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980 Pauline Trigere Carnelian Silk Chiffon Lame Pleated Dress w/ Matching Sash
1980 Pauline Trigere Carnelian Silk Chiffon Lame Pleated Dress w/ Matching Sash

1980 Pauline Trigere Carnelian Silk Chiffon Lame Pleated Dress w/ Matching Sash

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Gresham, OR

A graceful late 1970s/early 1980s Pauline Trigere carnelian-toned silk chiffon and lame pleated dress with surplice neckline and matching sash tie. Full balloon sleeves with wide zip...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s CSandra Gold Lamé Cocktail Dress
1980s CSandra Gold Lamé Cocktail Dress

1980s CSandra Gold Lamé Cocktail Dress

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The ultimate 1980s cocktail/party dress by CSandra. Spotted gold lamé sleeves, bust and skirt with contrasting black velvet bodice with a drop waist. Long sleeves with strong shoulde...

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1980s French Chinese Dresses

A Gucci Silver Lamé Evening Dress, Circa 1990
A Gucci Silver Lamé Evening Dress, Circa 1990

A Gucci Silver Lamé Evening Dress, Circa 1990

$1,489

Size: Equivalent Size french 38

A Gucci Silver Lamé Evening Dress, Circa 1990

By Gucci

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1990. Italy A Gucci velvet and silver lamé asymmetric tube dress. Wide herringbone patterns of metallic threads. Sleeve on the left side of the cape, cape point on the right si...

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Silk Cashmere Jersey and Lame Dress
Geoffrey Beene Silk Cashmere Jersey and Lame Dress

Geoffrey Beene Silk Cashmere Jersey and Lame Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Geoffrey Beene Jersey and Lame Dress from the 1980's. Super soft deep forest green silk and cashmere jersey with gold accents.

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Black and Gold Lame Sleeveless Max Evening Dress Size 10
Black and Gold Lame Sleeveless Max Evening Dress Size 10

Black and Gold Lame Sleeveless Max Evening Dress Size 10

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite 1980s black and gold lamé evening dress captures the opulence and drama of the era with refined sophistication. A sweeping, irregular gold lamé stripe wraps the silhou...

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Bill Blass Silk Lame
Bill Blass Silk Lame

Bill Blass Silk Lame

Located in New York, NY

Bill Blass 2 piece lame dress with full,sheer chiffon lame sleeves.
The body and skirt are of burgundy and gold tiger patterned silk lame with twisted cord trim on the neck an...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Gold printed lamé draped evening dress MICHAELA NOVARESE for Bergdorf Goodman
Gold printed lamé draped evening dress MICHAELA NOVARESE for Bergdorf Goodman

Gold printed lamé draped evening dress MICHAELA NOVARESE for Bergdorf Goodman

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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...

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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gold and black lamé bustier evening dress Escada by Margaretha Ley
Gold and black lamé bustier evening dress Escada by Margaretha Ley

Gold and black lamé bustier evening dress Escada by Margaretha Ley

By Margaretha Ley Escada, Escada

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Gold and black lamé bustier evening dress. Main fabric composition: 75% rayon, 20% silk, 5% metal. Rayon lining. Boned bustier. Zip closure in the middle back. Waist band inside wit...

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1980s German Evening Dresses

Vintage Pauline Trigere Gold Lame Leopard Zebra Print Dress
Vintage Pauline Trigere Gold Lame Leopard Zebra Print Dress

Vintage Pauline Trigere Gold Lame Leopard Zebra Print Dress

By Pauline Trigère

Located in San Diego, CA

Remarkable vintage Pauline Trigere gold lame animal print dress! Features long sleeves, with zips. Attached belt buttons in front, with four closures. Fully lined. In great condition...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1980s John Charles Red Gold Lame Maxi Dress with Ruched Waist
1980s John Charles Red Gold Lame Maxi Dress with Ruched Waist

1980s John Charles Red Gold Lame Maxi Dress with Ruched Waist

Located in London, GB

This is a great example of 1980s evening wear by John Charles. Founded by designer Cherry Price in 1958, the brand became known for its OTT party dresses and occasion wear throughout...

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1980s British Evening Dresses

A burgundy velvet & lamé evening gown by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Circa 1980
A burgundy velvet & lamé evening gown by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Circa 1980

A burgundy velvet & lamé evening gown by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Circa 1980

By Pierre Cardin, Pierre Cardin Couture

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1980. France A long evening dress in Burgundy velvet by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture dating from the 1980s.

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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Silk lamé printed and pleated bustier cocktail dress OLEG CASSINI
Silk lamé printed and pleated bustier cocktail dress OLEG CASSINI

Silk lamé printed and pleated bustier cocktail dress OLEG CASSINI

By Oleg Cassini

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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. ...

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1980s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

Printed silk lamé chiffon bustier dress with pleats and beadwork OLEG CASSINI
Printed silk lamé chiffon bustier dress with pleats and beadwork OLEG CASSINI

Printed silk lamé chiffon bustier dress with pleats and beadwork OLEG CASSINI

By Oleg Cassini

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Printed silk lamé chiffon bustier dress with pleats and beadwork. Fabric composition: 80% silk, 20% metallic. Polyester lining. Boned . Padded bra. Zip and hook&eye closure on the m...

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1980s Chinese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Geoffrey Beene Cream Silk and Gold Lame Two Piece Dress
Geoffrey Beene Cream Silk and Gold Lame Two Piece Dress

Geoffrey Beene Cream Silk and Gold Lame Two Piece Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New Hope, PA

Geoffrey Beene designed this two piece dress, blouse and skirt, in a casual style using elegant fabric and buttons. The fabric is cream silk with an abundance of metallic gold threa...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s James Galanos Olive Green Lace Minidress w Sheer Lame Lace Balloon Sleeves
1980s James Galanos Olive Green Lace Minidress w Sheer Lame Lace Balloon Sleeves

1980s James Galanos Olive Green Lace Minidress w Sheer Lame Lace Balloon Sleeves

By James Galanos

Located in Gresham, OR

1980s James Galanos Olive Green Lace Minidress w Sheer Lame Lace Balloon Sleeves: Scalloped decollatage and choker neckline. Lace is layered over a body of gold lame. Figure hugging...

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1980s American Mini Dress

1980s Vicky Tiel "Sara" Couture Metallic Gold Lame Dress with Bolero (38) As New
1980s Vicky Tiel "Sara" Couture Metallic Gold Lame Dress with Bolero (38) As New

1980s Vicky Tiel "Sara" Couture Metallic Gold Lame Dress with Bolero (38) As New

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Port Hope, ON

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...

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1992 Bill Blass Silk & Lurex Blocked Animal-Pattern Lame Cocktail Dress w Sash
1992 Bill Blass Silk & Lurex Blocked Animal-Pattern Lame Cocktail Dress w Sash

1992 Bill Blass Silk & Lurex Blocked Animal-Pattern Lame Cocktail Dress w Sash

By Bill Blass

Located in Gresham, OR

1982 Bill Blass Silk & Lurex Blocked Animal-Pattern Lame Cocktail Dress w Wrap Sash: Cleverly blocked and seamed gold and black lame with a copper leopard sleeve with a bold, contra...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Gold Lame Ensemble
Geoffrey Beene Gold Lame Ensemble

Geoffrey Beene Gold Lame Ensemble

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

Geoffrey Beene, gold and turquoise, metallic, top and skirt ensemble. Wrap top has short sleeves and ties around the waist. Skirt is gathered at the hip with a waist band. Beautiful...

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Adolfo Floral Lame and Mink Ensemble
Adolfo Floral Lame and Mink Ensemble

Adolfo Floral Lame and Mink Ensemble

By Adolfo

Located in New York, NY

Adolfo 2 piece floral and gold lame ensemble. Floral lame blouse with self scarf and mink trimmed cuffs. A yoke of the same floral lame encircles the hips and releases into a full pl...

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Geoffrey Beene Shift with Sheer Lame Underlay
Geoffrey Beene Shift with Sheer Lame Underlay

Geoffrey Beene Shift with Sheer Lame Underlay

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Geoffrey Beene Shift with Sheer Lame Underlay. Heavy silk crepe edged in antique silver lame ribbon throughout. The front panel is doubled with a sheer silver lame wood grain...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Pancaldi Linen & Lame Criss-Cross Open-Back Halter Gown w/ Palm Leaf Motif
1980s Pancaldi Linen & Lame Criss-Cross Open-Back Halter Gown w/ Palm Leaf Motif

1980s Pancaldi Linen & Lame Criss-Cross Open-Back Halter Gown w/ Palm Leaf Motif

By Pancaldi

Located in Gresham, OR

1980s Pancaldi & B Linen & Lame Criss-Cross Open-Back Halter Gown w/ Palm Leaf Motif: Plunging front décolletage and side slit. Unlined. Side zipper. Size 6

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1980s Informal Dresses

Azzaro Paris 80's Gold Lamé Sunray Pleated Met Gala Evening Gown
Azzaro Paris 80's Gold Lamé Sunray Pleated Met Gala Evening Gown

Azzaro Paris 80's Gold Lamé Sunray Pleated Met Gala Evening Gown

By Loris Azzaro

Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW

A veritable museum piece, this 1988 Loris Azzaro gown was worn by supermodel Amber Valletta to the ‘Gilded Glamour’ themed 2022 Met Gala where she was fêted as best dressed at the ev...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

1980s Bill Blass Stylized Gold Lame Leopard Evening Sarong Style Skirt Suit
1980s Bill Blass Stylized Gold Lame Leopard Evening Sarong Style Skirt Suit

1980s Bill Blass Stylized Gold Lame Leopard Evening Sarong Style Skirt Suit

By Bill Blass

Located in Gresham, OR

1980s Bill Blass Stylized Gold Lame Leopard Evening Sarong Style Skirt Suit: Beautiful, exotic and extravagant signature Blass piece for your New Year extravaganza. Lined in red silk...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

1980s William Travilla Strapless Corset-Bodice Gown in Silver Lame w/ Foulard
1980s William Travilla Strapless Corset-Bodice Gown in Silver Lame w/ Foulard

1980s William Travilla Strapless Corset-Bodice Gown in Silver Lame w/ Foulard

By Travilla, William Travilla

Located in Gresham, OR

1980s William Travilla Strapless Corset-Bodice Gown in Silver Lame w/ Foulard: Boned strapless bodice is ruched to the hip with a swag caught up at a bow on the side. Back zipper. Ma...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

A French ball gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer in silver lamé n° 302451 Circa 1985
A French ball gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer in silver lamé n° 302451 Circa 1985

A French ball gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer in silver lamé n° 302451 Circa 1985

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in Toulon, FR

France Disco ball gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer Boutique numbered 302451 in silver silk and polyester lamé. Blousante dress with batwing sleeves and Mao collar with a plunging slit on ...

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Chiffon with Crush Velvet & Lame "Bow" Sheath
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Chiffon with Crush Velvet & Lame "Bow" Sheath

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Chiffon with Crush Velvet & Lame "Bow" Sheath

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

This wonderfull Yves Saint Laurent combination of silk chiffon with crushed velvet and highlighted with gold lame evening dress is fully lined with black silk. The neckline is accent...

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1980s French Sheath Dresses

Pauline Trigere Black Guipure Lace over Gold Lame 1980s 2pc Skirt Set
Pauline Trigere Black Guipure Lace over Gold Lame 1980s 2pc Skirt Set

Pauline Trigere Black Guipure Lace over Gold Lame 1980s 2pc Skirt Set

$636Sale Price|20% Off

Size: Fits like an 8 read measurements

Pauline Trigere Black Guipure Lace over Gold Lame 1980s 2pc Skirt Set

By Pauline Trigère

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pauline Trigere black Guipure lace over gold lame', 2pc skirt set from the 1980s. The top has a jewel neckline and is seamed at the waist, flaring at the hem. The sleeves have padded...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

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Early Gianni Versace Silk Lame Printed Dress 1984
Early Gianni Versace Silk Lame Printed Dress 1984

Early Gianni Versace Silk Lame Printed Dress 1984

By Gianni Versace

Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi

Early Gianni Versace Silk Lame Printed Dress 1984

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s LILLIE RUBIN Silver Lame Floral Lace Dress
1980s LILLIE RUBIN Silver Lame Floral Lace Dress

1980s LILLIE RUBIN Silver Lame Floral Lace Dress

By Lillie Rubin

Located in New York, NY

This LILLIE RUBIN party dress features a fitted bodice with boning throughout. The entire dress is covered in floral lace with silver lame flowers staggered throughout, along with si...

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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bob Mackie 1980s Black Wool Crepe with Silver Metallic Lame Evening Dress Size 8
Bob Mackie 1980s Black Wool Crepe with Silver Metallic Lame Evening Dress Size 8

Bob Mackie 1980s Black Wool Crepe with Silver Metallic Lame Evening Dress Size 8

By Bob Mackie

Located in Atlanta, GA

Bob Mackie 1980s black wool crepe with silver metallic lame evening dress is a size 8. Ladies please grab your trusted friend, Mr. Tape Measure, so you can properly measure your bus...

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1980s American Evening Dresses

1996 Chanel by Lagerfeld Golden Boucle and Lame Shift Dress and Coat
1996 Chanel by Lagerfeld Golden Boucle and Lame Shift Dress and Coat

1996 Chanel by Lagerfeld Golden Boucle and Lame Shift Dress and Coat

By Chanel

Located in Houston, TX

Magnificent Cream Boucle and Gold Lame ensemble designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel! Displaying all the glam of 1990s extravagance with a cut resembling many shift dresses of the ...

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1980s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

80s Pauline Trigere Gold Lame Matelasse  Gown
80s Pauline Trigere Gold Lame Matelasse  Gown

80s Pauline Trigere Gold Lame Matelasse Gown

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Regal and beautifully structured full length gown by American Master Pauline Trigere. Heavy quilted gold lame with abstract floral motif. Full 3/4 sleeve with low cut shawl collar an...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Orrier 1980s Celestial Chiffon and Lamé Gown Ensemble
Orrier 1980s Celestial Chiffon and Lamé Gown Ensemble

Orrier 1980s Celestial Chiffon and Lamé Gown Ensemble

By Paul-Louis Orrier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

If you want to go off to a galaxy far, far away, go no further than this gown from Paul-Louis Orrier! This fabulous 1980s ensemble features a dazzling lamé celestial print. Featuring...

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1980s Evening Gowns

Trigere 1980s Exotic Animal Print Gold Lamé Gown w/ Scarf
Trigere 1980s Exotic Animal Print Gold Lamé Gown w/ Scarf

Trigere 1980s Exotic Animal Print Gold Lamé Gown w/ Scarf

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Luxurious gold lame animal print strapless gown from Pauline Trigere. Has a liquid-like quality and movement. Comes with scarf in same material.

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1980s American Evening Gowns

1980s Lame Jacqueline De Ribes One Shoulder Mermaid Cerulian and Gold
1980s Lame Jacqueline De Ribes One Shoulder Mermaid Cerulian and Gold

1980s Lame Jacqueline De Ribes One Shoulder Mermaid Cerulian and Gold

By Jacqueline de Ribes

Located in West Hollywood, CA

1980s Lame Jacqueline De Ribes One Shoulder Mermaid Gown This fabulous Cerulian and Gold brocade lame gown displays a dramatic one should attatched to a beautifully designed halte...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Mary McFadden Couture Evening Gold Lame Print Harem Pants & Gold Lace Zip Top
Mary McFadden Couture Evening Gold Lame Print Harem Pants & Gold Lace Zip Top

Mary McFadden Couture Evening Gold Lame Print Harem Pants & Gold Lace Zip Top

By Mary McFadden, Mary Mc Fadden

Located in Portland, OR

This is such a truly stunning vintage evening ensemble from Mary McFadden Couture. The outfit is a perfect evening dress alternative and includes a pair of silk chiffon harem pants i...

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1985 Thierry Mugler Couture Documented Metallic Gold Lamé Fishnet High-Slit Gown
1985 Thierry Mugler Couture Documented Metallic Gold Lamé Fishnet High-Slit Gown

1985 Thierry Mugler Couture Documented Metallic Gold Lamé Fishnet High-Slit Gown

By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An absolutely breathtaking and highly coveted Thierry Mugler couture metallic gold lamé and fishnet hourglass gown dating back to his documented 1985 spring/summer collection. Garmen...

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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Gianni Versace Couture Black Silver Silk Wool Lamè Evening Skirt Suit 1980s
Gianni Versace Couture Black Silver Silk Wool Lamè Evening Skirt Suit 1980s

Gianni Versace Couture Black Silver Silk Wool Lamè Evening Skirt Suit 1980s

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Brindisi, Bt

Gianni Versace Couture evening 80s vintage women's skirt suit. Jacket and skirt in wool and silk . Color black laminated, inside silver lining. Jacket with clip closure, sheath skirt...

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Thierry Mugler Spectacularly Sexy Gold Lame Cocktail Dress
Thierry Mugler Spectacularly Sexy Gold Lame Cocktail Dress

Thierry Mugler Spectacularly Sexy Gold Lame Cocktail Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Gresham, OR

This spectacularly sexy, gold lame Thierry Mugler cocktail dress is a wrap around strapless marvel with a structured bodice and side buckle! So Mugler!!

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1980s French Mini Dress

Geoffrey Beene Dropped Waist  Lame Dress
Geoffrey Beene Dropped Waist  Lame Dress

Geoffrey Beene Dropped Waist Lame Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

Geoffrey Beene, lavender and gold lamé textured silk, belted dress, having a small pattern with a gold vertical stripe. Dress has a boat neck with capped sleeves and a dropped waist...

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Gucci Silver Lamé Evening Dress, Circa 1990
A Gucci Silver Lamé Evening Dress, Circa 1990

A Gucci Silver Lamé Evening Dress, Circa 1990

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Size: Equivalent Size french 38

A Gucci Silver Lamé Evening Dress, Circa 1990

By Gucci

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1990 Italy A Gucci velvet and silver lamé asymmetric tube dress. Wide herringbone patterns of metallic threads. Sleeve on the left side of the cape, cape point on the right sid...

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses

Vicky Tiel Gold Lame Strapless Cocktail Dress
Vicky Tiel Gold Lame Strapless Cocktail Dress

Vicky Tiel Gold Lame Strapless Cocktail Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in New York, NY

Vicky Tiel, gold lame, fitted, strapless, cocktail dress with a draped bodice and hip and a triangular, shaped opening under the bust exposing the body. Very 40's inspired.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Scassi Gold Lame and Tweed Cocktail dress
Scassi Gold Lame and Tweed Cocktail dress

Scassi Gold Lame and Tweed Cocktail dress

By Arnold Scassi

Located in New York, NY

Scassi, empire waist, gold lame and navy tweed cocktail dress. Dress has a gold lame upper bodice with a jeweled neckline that is
softly gathered till the bottom of the bust a...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Eugene Alexander 80s Strapless Lamé Party Dress
Eugene Alexander 80s Strapless Lamé Party Dress

Eugene Alexander 80s Strapless Lamé Party Dress

By Eugene Alexander

Located in Gresham, OR

Eugene Alexander 80s strapless lamé party dress originally sold at Neiman Marcus. Size 6

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1980s American Informal Dresses

80s Does 20s Fringed Lamé  "Flapper" Dress
80s Does 20s Fringed Lamé  "Flapper" Dress

80s Does 20s Fringed Lamé "Flapper" Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

A fun and dramatic "20s style flapper dress" revisited in the 80s. In gold lamé with long black rayon fringe and irregular hemline.

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Givenchy Gold lame and Velvet Cocktail Dress
Givenchy Gold lame and Velvet Cocktail Dress

Givenchy Gold lame and Velvet Cocktail Dress

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

Givenchy, silk gazar, gold lame and black paisley pattern fitted
dress with slight gatherings at the waist and shoulders and a band of velvet edging the wrist and hem. The gaz...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vicky Tiel silk gold lame reptile print evening dress
Vicky Tiel silk gold lame reptile print evening dress

Vicky Tiel silk gold lame reptile print evening dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in New York, NY

Black and gold lame reptile print 40's inspired evening dress with sarong skirt, high neck, and open front and back. Beautiful
draping at bodice and hip.

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Christian Dior gold lamé Cheongsam inspired wrap dress
1980s Christian Dior gold lamé Cheongsam inspired wrap dress

1980s Christian Dior gold lamé Cheongsam inspired wrap dress

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Chic 1980s Christian Dior gold lamé cheongsam inspired wrap dress with black velvet cuff and frog fastener. Fit size 2/4 Bust: 38 inches / Waist 26 inches/ Hip 38 inches/ Length: 5...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Adele Simpson Velvet and Lamé Dress
Adele Simpson Velvet and Lamé Dress

Adele Simpson Velvet and Lamé Dress

By Adele Simpson

Located in New York, NY

This Adele Simpson dress is a stunning piece in teal blue geometric-cut velvet. From the front it has a body-conscious silhouette which skims the bust and hips before tightenting aro...

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1980s American Shift Cocktail Dresses

1980s Ungaro Blue & Black Lame Ruched Cocktail Dress
1980s Ungaro Blue & Black Lame Ruched Cocktail Dress

1980s Ungaro Blue & Black Lame Ruched Cocktail Dress

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in London, GB

This black and blue 1980's lame dress is by renowned French designer Emanuel Ungaro.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Escada Black and Gold Strapless Polkadot Lamé Cocktail Dress
Vintage Escada Black and Gold Strapless Polkadot Lamé Cocktail Dress

Vintage Escada Black and Gold Strapless Polkadot Lamé Cocktail Dress

By Escada Margaretha Ley

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

80s Escada Black and Gold strapless polkadot silk lame cocktail party dress. 3 flowers pin can be removed on the waist area. XS Measurement: Bust: 31 inches/. Waist: 25 inches/ dres...

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1980s German Evening Gowns

Jean-Louis Scherrer multicolored silk lame draped cocktail dress
Jean-Louis Scherrer multicolored silk lame draped cocktail dress

Jean-Louis Scherrer multicolored silk lame draped cocktail dress

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in New York, NY

Jean -Louis Scherrer gold lame and silk dress with an abstract pattern of rich jewel tones. Dress is fitted with a self belt and has a sarong style draping at the middle front of ski...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Valentino Gold Lame Evening Gown Dress w/Oversized Bow Detail
Vintage Valentino Gold Lame Evening Gown Dress w/Oversized Bow Detail

Vintage Valentino Gold Lame Evening Gown Dress w/Oversized Bow Detail

By Valentino

Located in Studio City, CA

A 1980's Valentino Boutique label gold lame gown with a dropped waist, knife-pleated skirt and an oversized, draped bow at the back. Lined with organza. In very good to excellent con...

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Harriet Selling Black Silk & Silver Lame Stripe Blazer-Style Evening Dress
Harriet Selling Black Silk & Silver Lame Stripe Blazer-Style Evening Dress

Harriet Selling Black Silk & Silver Lame Stripe Blazer-Style Evening Dress

Located in New York, NY

Harriet Selling (Italy) wonderful combination of black silk with metallic silver lame stripe in this form-fitting blazer-style evening dress is accented with two set-in pocket...

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior 1980s Lamé Liquid Gold Long Sleeve Dress with front slit
Christian Dior 1980s Lamé Liquid Gold Long Sleeve Dress with front slit

Christian Dior 1980s Lamé Liquid Gold Long Sleeve Dress with front slit

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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...

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1980s Evening Dresses

Gold lamé pleated evening dress with bow on the back Valentino Boutique
Gold lamé pleated evening dress with bow on the back Valentino Boutique

Gold lamé pleated evening dress with bow on the back Valentino Boutique

By Valentino

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Gold lamé pleated evening dress with bow on the back. Main fabric: 74% silk, 26% metal. Silk chiffon lining. Stitched pleats on the top. Shoulder-pad. Zip on the cuffs. Snap and hook...

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses

A burgundy velvet & lamé evening gown by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Circa 1980
A burgundy velvet & lamé evening gown by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Circa 1980

A burgundy velvet & lamé evening gown by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Circa 1980

By Pierre Cardin, Pierre Cardin Couture

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1980 France A long evening dress in Burgundy velvet by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture dating from the 1980s.

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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Emanuel Ungaro Black Cut Velvet Lamé Coat & Skirt Suit, 1980's
Emanuel Ungaro Black Cut Velvet Lamé Coat & Skirt Suit, 1980's

Emanuel Ungaro Black Cut Velvet Lamé Coat & Skirt Suit, 1980's

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Atlanta, GA

1980's Emanuel Ungaro skirt suit consisting of a skirt and matching coat in a cut velvet fabric accented by metallic threading. The collarless coat has a modified asymmetrical butto...

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1980s Italian Dress and Coat Ensembles

Scaasi 80s Cocktail Dress in Lamé Dot Tulle w/ Puff Sleeves
Scaasi 80s Cocktail Dress in Lamé Dot Tulle w/ Puff Sleeves

Scaasi 80s Cocktail Dress in Lamé Dot Tulle w/ Puff Sleeves

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Gresham, OR

A youthful Arnold Scaasi 80s cocktail dress in lamé dot tulle with leg-o-mutton sleeves, and tiered ruffled skirt individually hemmed with horsehair braid. Size 6. Originally sold a...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Valentino Gold Lame Gown
1980s Valentino Gold Lame Gown

1980s Valentino Gold Lame Gown

By Valentino

Located in Gresham, OR

Gold lame, draped back, long sleeve gown with a completely pleated bodice.

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1980s Italian Evening Gowns

Silk and Lamé Givenchy Gown
Silk and Lamé Givenchy Gown

Silk and Lamé Givenchy Gown

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

The gown is fully lined and finished by hand. Hand set zippers tailor the cuffs as well as up the center back of the gown. Internal waist stay out of grosgrain ribbon keeps the dres...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Missoni lame Knit Caftan
Missoni lame Knit Caftan

Missoni lame Knit Caftan

By Missoni

Located in New York, NY

Missoni silk knit woven "v" neck caftan with gold lurex threads in shades of purple, green + gold. Long braided belt can be worn on waist or hips.

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1980s Italian Caftans

Geoffrey Beene Gold Lame Lace Evening Gown
Geoffrey Beene Gold Lame Lace Evening Gown

Geoffrey Beene Gold Lame Lace Evening Gown

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

Geoffrey Beene black and gold lame lace long sleeve evening dress.
The dress has a fitted bodice and dropped waist that gathers at the drop and a jewel neckline with the signa...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

1980s Vicky Tiel gold lame & velvet gown
1980s Vicky Tiel gold lame & velvet gown

1980s Vicky Tiel gold lame & velvet gown

By Vicky Tiel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fabulous gold lame drape front gown from the 1980s by Vicky Tiel...Fitted gown in black velvet with pleat draped front panel, deep back hem vent...Dress is fully lined with boned bod...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Incredible 1980s Ruched Gold Lamé Bubble Gown
Incredible 1980s Ruched Gold Lamé Bubble Gown

Incredible 1980s Ruched Gold Lamé Bubble Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

This is a real show stopper! 1980s gold lamé gown from Narakas - Parisis strapless and super-structured in the bodice, absolutely form-fitting down to the knee where it balloons to ...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Mary Mcfadden Gold Lamé Bias Cut Ensemble
Mary Mcfadden Gold Lamé Bias Cut Ensemble

Mary Mcfadden Gold Lamé Bias Cut Ensemble

By Mary McFadden

Located in New York, NY

Mary McFadden, gold lamé, daisy patterned, 2 piece ensemble, having a camisole cut on the bias and a long bias cut skirt having a side zipper closure.

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Krizia Safari Animal Lamé Jacquard Jacket, 1980s
Krizia Safari Animal Lamé Jacquard Jacket, 1980s

Krizia Safari Animal Lamé Jacquard Jacket, 1980s

By Krizia

Located in New York, NY

Can be worn belted as a dress or open and loose as a jacket or over blouse.

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Victor Costa Knockout 80s Gold Lamé Strapless Gown
Victor Costa Knockout 80s Gold Lamé Strapless Gown

Victor Costa Knockout 80s Gold Lamé Strapless Gown

By Victor Costa

Located in Gresham, OR

This is a knockout of a gown from Victor Costa originally sold at Bergdorf Goodman in the 80s! A structured, fitted strapless bodice and a wrap-style skirt with huge front bow cascad...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

1980s Hanae Mori Blue and Silver Silk Lame Gown w/Ruffle Bottom
1980s Hanae Mori Blue and Silver Silk Lame Gown w/Ruffle Bottom

1980s Hanae Mori Blue and Silver Silk Lame Gown w/Ruffle Bottom

By Hanae Mori

Located in Studio City, CA

Ethereal 1980s Hanae Mori powder blue and silver silk lame gown with a ruffle bottom. The dress is made from two layers of silk - the top is blue and silver lame and the bottom is a ...

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1980s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Vicky Tiel Navy Blue and Gold Silk Lamé One Shoulder Gown
Vintage Vicky Tiel Navy Blue and Gold Silk Lamé One Shoulder Gown

Vintage Vicky Tiel Navy Blue and Gold Silk Lamé One Shoulder Gown

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant Vintage Vicky Tiel navy blue and gold silk lamé one shoulder gown. Zips on the side with 8” side slit. Measurement: Bust: 36 inches / Waist: 28 inches/ Hip: 34 inches/ Dres...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent  Rive Gauche 40's Inspired Jersey and Gold Lamé Gown
Yves Saint Laurent  Rive Gauche 40's Inspired Jersey and Gold Lamé Gown

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 40's Inspired Jersey and Gold Lamé Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, 1940's inspired gown, in a matte jersey and a reptile pattern, gold lame fabric. The gold lame bodice has a deep V with a slightly padded shoulder an...

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

A French ball gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer in silver lamé n° 302451 Circa 1985
A French ball gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer in silver lamé n° 302451 Circa 1985

A French ball gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer in silver lamé n° 302451 Circa 1985

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1985 France Disco ball gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer Boutique numbered 302451 in silver silk and polyester lamé. Blousante dress with batwing sleeves and Mao collar with a plun...

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Vintage Bill Blass Gold Metallic Animal Print Silk Lamè Wrap Skirt
Vintage Bill Blass Gold Metallic Animal Print Silk Lamè Wrap Skirt

Vintage Bill Blass Gold Metallic Animal Print Silk Lamè Wrap Skirt

By Bill Blass

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Sexy and fun 90s Bill Blass metallic silk lame zebra print in gold, black and orange. Skirt is a wrap style. Skirt is styled with vintage Paco Rabanne 2 piece bathing suit available ...

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1980s American Summer Dresses

1980s Travilla 2-Piece Velvet and Silver Leopard Lame Pouf Ball Gown
1980s Travilla 2-Piece Velvet and Silver Leopard Lame Pouf Ball Gown

1980s Travilla 2-Piece Velvet and Silver Leopard Lame Pouf Ball Gown

By Travilla

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1980s 2-piece, jacket and gown ensemble by Travilla: Deep black velvet spaghetti strapped gown with structured bodice, fitted body and extravagant silver lame leopard pat...

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1980s American Ball Gowns

Glamorous Taupe and Gold Lamé Evening Dress, circa 1980
Glamorous Taupe and Gold Lamé Evening Dress, circa 1980

Glamorous Taupe and Gold Lamé Evening Dress, circa 1980

Located in Atlanta, GA

'The Gilberts' for Tally, New York C.1980 evening dress displays detailed tailoring in a fabulous taupe brown gold lamé fabric reminiscent of the glamorous 1930's and 1940's old Holl...

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1980s American Evening Dresses

Glam 1980's Raul Blanco Green & Gold Lamé Evening Dress
Glam 1980's Raul Blanco Green & Gold Lamé Evening Dress

Glam 1980's Raul Blanco Green & Gold Lamé Evening Dress

Located in Atlanta, GA

Raul Blanco was known for his detail to tailoring and fabulous fabrics, this evening dress has elements of both. The forest green fabric is decorated with gold lamé foliage giving t...

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1980s South Korean Evening Dresses

Loris Azzaro Haute Couture evening dress in silver lamé Circa 1980
Loris Azzaro Haute Couture evening dress in silver lamé Circa 1980

Loris Azzaro Haute Couture evening dress in silver lamé Circa 1980

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1980 France Impressive evening dress in sun pleats and silver lamé by Loris Azzaro Haute Couture from the 1980s.

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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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Located in London, GB

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By Yves Saint Laurent

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

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By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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By Jean Patou

Located in Sparks, NV

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Versace Silk Chiffon Slip Dress with Baroque Print & Lace Trim, SS 2005

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1980 Dress Lame For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 1980 dress lame you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Gold and more options on these pages. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Vicky Tiel, Yves Saint Laurent and Emanuel Ungaro are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a 1980 Dress Lame?

On average, a 1980 dress lame on 1stDibs sells for $875, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $4,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

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