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Louis Féraud dress 1985-90
Louis Féraud dress 1985-90

Louis Féraud dress 1985-90

By Louis Feraud

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

LOUIS FERAUD - (Made in Germany) Long white silk dress with a muslin sleeve decorated with silvery

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1980s German Cocktail Dresses

Balmain dress Haute Couture summer 1985
Balmain dress Haute Couture summer 1985

Balmain dress Haute Couture summer 1985

By Pierre Balmain

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

BALMAIN - (Made in France) Ivory-color silk canvas evening dress with a low V-neck. Impressive

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Hermès dress by Claude Brouet circa 1985
Hermès dress by Claude Brouet circa 1985

Hermès dress by Claude Brouet circa 1985

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

HERMÈS - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1985 by Claude Brouet. Transparent black wool crepe dress

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1980s French Day Dresses

BodyMap red and black knitted dress, fw 1985
BodyMap red and black knitted dress, fw 1985

BodyMap red and black knitted dress, fw 1985

Located in London, GB

BodyMap red and black hand knitted dress from the 'Barbie Takes a Trip Around Nature's Cosmic

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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pierre Balmain dress Haute Couture Winter 1985
Pierre Balmain dress Haute Couture Winter 1985

Pierre Balmain dress Haute Couture Winter 1985

By Pierre Balmain Couture

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

BALMAIN - (Made in France) Long pleated blue silk dress embroidered with rhinestones and pearls

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Emanuel Ungaro Draped Knotted Cut-Out Cocktail Dress, Circa 1985
Emanuel Ungaro Draped Knotted Cut-Out Cocktail Dress, Circa 1985

Emanuel Ungaro Draped Knotted Cut-Out Cocktail Dress, Circa 1985

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Geneva, CH

Designed more than thirty years ago, this 80's Ungaro Parallèle cocktail dress is still furiously

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1980s European Cocktail Dresses

A green wool sac dress by Pierre Cardin - France Circa 1985
A green wool sac dress by Pierre Cardin - France Circa 1985

A green wool sac dress by Pierre Cardin - France Circa 1985

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1985. France A deep green dress in pure virgin wool in the inimitable style of Monsieur

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1980s French Casual Dresses

BodyMap orange and blue knitted maxi dress, fw 1985
BodyMap orange and blue knitted maxi dress, fw 1985

BodyMap orange and blue knitted maxi dress, fw 1985

Located in London, GB

BodyMap orange and blue knitted maxi dress from the 'Barbie Takes a Trip Around Nature's Cosmic

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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler FW 1985/86 Black Cocktail Dress
Thierry Mugler FW 1985/86 Black Cocktail Dress

Thierry Mugler FW 1985/86 Black Cocktail Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

This beautiful Thierry Mugler little black dress distills the house’s architectural rigor into its

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Alaïa 1985 Black Wool Dress with Vinyl Belt Distressed Condition
Alaïa 1985 Black Wool Dress with Vinyl Belt Distressed Condition

Alaïa 1985 Black Wool Dress with Vinyl Belt Distressed Condition

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A rare archival piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s early Paris years, this 1985 wool dress exemplifies the

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1980s French Formal Wear

Chanel evening dress by Karl Lagerfeld Fall-Winter 1985
Chanel evening dress by Karl Lagerfeld Fall-Winter 1985

Chanel evening dress by Karl Lagerfeld Fall-Winter 1985

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - 1985 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Galanos Red Ruffled Chiffon Cocktail Dress, 1985
Galanos Red Ruffled Chiffon Cocktail Dress, 1985

Galanos Red Ruffled Chiffon Cocktail Dress, 1985

By Galanos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sweet and classic cocktail dress. Swinging sixties does eighties vibe - fit and flare with inset

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20th Century Shift Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Charcoal Grey Knitted Viscose Bodycon Dress, FW 1985
Azzedine Alaia Charcoal Grey Knitted Viscose Bodycon Dress, FW 1985

Azzedine Alaia Charcoal Grey Knitted Viscose Bodycon Dress, FW 1985

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This early Azzedine Alaia dress is crafted from charcoal grey knitted viscose, offering a semi

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Hermès "Les Clés" dress by Claude Brouet circa 1985
Hermès "Les Clés" dress by Claude Brouet circa 1985

Hermès "Les Clés" dress by Claude Brouet circa 1985

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

HERMÈS - Collection prêt-à-porter circa 1985 sous la direction artistique de Claude Brouet. Robe

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1980s French Day Dresses

1985 Runway Documented Valentino Strapless Silk and Crepe Dress
1985 Runway Documented Valentino Strapless Silk and Crepe Dress

1985 Runway Documented Valentino Strapless Silk and Crepe Dress

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

Made in Italy, this vibrant patterned party dress walked the runway for Valentino’s Spring 1985

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Louis Feraud dress Haute couture by Louis Feraud circa 1985
Louis Feraud dress Haute couture by Louis Feraud circa 1985

Louis Feraud dress Haute couture by Louis Feraud circa 1985

By Louis Feraud

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

LOUIS FERAUD - A Haute Couture Collection circa 1985, under the artistic direction of Louis Feraud

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Saint Laurent Purple Crushed Velvet Plunge Wrap Dress YSL Runway, 1985
Saint Laurent Purple Crushed Velvet Plunge Wrap Dress YSL Runway, 1985

Saint Laurent Purple Crushed Velvet Plunge Wrap Dress YSL Runway, 1985

By Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

carefully crafted accessory or a simple pop of color. From his Fall/Winter 1985 collection, this YSL maxi

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 1985 Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black White Leaf Print Cap Sleeve Duster
S/S 1985 Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black White Leaf Print Cap Sleeve Duster

S/S 1985 Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Black White Leaf Print Cap Sleeve Duster

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Laurent. From the Spring/Summer 1985 collection, this fabulous bold print debuted on the season's runway

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1980s French Maxi Dresses

A Ted Lapidus by Olivier Lapidus Couture Dress, French Circa 1990
A Ted Lapidus by Olivier Lapidus Couture Dress, French Circa 1990

A Ted Lapidus by Olivier Lapidus Couture Dress, French Circa 1990

By Ted Lapidus Haute Couture

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1985/1990 France Ted Lapidus dress in thick printed silk satin. Artistic graphic of black

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1980s French Casual Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Blue Denim Zipper Dress, 1985
Azzedine Alaia Blue Denim Zipper Dress, 1985

Azzedine Alaia Blue Denim Zipper Dress, 1985

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, Chelsea

crafted for the 1985 Autumn / Winter Collection. A similar dress was photographed by Arthur Elgort for

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Wool Dress - 1985
Jean Paul Gaultier Wool Dress - 1985

Jean Paul Gaultier Wool Dress - 1985

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in London, Chelsea

Sleek Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Wool Dress. This is a stylish long-sleeve dress in beige, black

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Autumn-Winter 1985 BodyMap "Harriet" hand knitted dress
Autumn-Winter 1985 BodyMap "Harriet" hand knitted dress

Autumn-Winter 1985 BodyMap "Harriet" hand knitted dress

Located in London, GB

BodyMap Autumn-Winter 1985 "Harriet" dress Hand-knitted viscose and cotton. size M Made

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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior black and red velvet dress, circa 1985
Christian Dior black and red velvet dress, circa 1985

Christian Dior black and red velvet dress, circa 1985

By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan

Located in Paris, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR dress, circa 1985 Designed by Marc bohan for the Dior Collection. Cocktail dress in

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

A brilliantly Hued One-Shoulder 1985 Yves Saint Laurent Gown
A brilliantly Hued One-Shoulder 1985 Yves Saint Laurent Gown

A brilliantly Hued One-Shoulder 1985 Yves Saint Laurent Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

We love when we find a piece that is representational of a designer's oeuvre. This 1985 beautiful

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1985/90 Halston Cocktail Red Blu White Embroidered
1985/90 Halston Cocktail Red Blu White Embroidered

1985/90 Halston Cocktail Red Blu White Embroidered

By Halston

Located in Paris, FR

1985/90 Halston Cocktail Red Blu White Embroidered Divine cocktail short dress with long sleeves

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

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1985 Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 1985 dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Gray and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1985 dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Yves Saint Laurent, Jeanne Lanvin and Emanuel Ungaro are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a 1985 Dress?

The price for a 1985 dress starts at $725 and tops out at $17,950, and on average, selling for $2,082.

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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