Beaded Evening Gown, 1980s
Located in London, GB
A head turning evening gown from the 1980s. The dress has a heavily beaded top part with a deep v backline. The waist area is in a gold fabric , and the gathered skirt is a light bla...
Beaded Evening Gown, 1980s
Located in London, GB
A head turning evening gown from the 1980s. The dress has a heavily beaded top part with a deep v backline. The waist area is in a gold fabric , and the gathered skirt is a light bla...
Vintage Black Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A wonderful statement evening gown form the 1980s. The dress is in black with bow detail on the front and back, and a taffetta skirt with net underneath. Measurements : Bust 38'', l...
Vintage Red Silk Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage silk evening gown in a vibrant shade of red. The dress has frill cap sleaves, a drop waist and a central back zip. It has a built in petticoat. Measurements, Bust...
Vintage Guy Laroche Red Evening Gown
By Guy Laroche
Located in London, GB
A stunning head turning red vintage gown by Guy Laroche.The long gown , has a v back line , wrap over and zip opening. It is lined in silk . Size 14, bust 38'', length 54'' . The dre...
John Galliano F/W 1989 "Nancy Cunard" Documented High Neck Bias-Cut Evening Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
Excellent condition Documented on the runway Features a flared hem, Floor length Size UK8
Vintage Evening Gown by Dolares Couture
Located in London, GB
A headturning gown by Delores Couture. The upper part is heavily beaded , with a v neckline, and elastic under the shoulders, so enabling the dress to be worn off the shoulder . The ...
Vintage Jasper Conran Black Crepe Evening Gown
By Jasper Conran
Located in London, GB
A chic and elegant evening vintage gown by Jasper Conran .The dress is in a black crepe with an off the shoulder neckline and 23'' slit at the front. It has a central back zip and i...
Valentino Vintage 1989 Spring/Summer Brown Silk Chiffon Evening Set
By Valentino
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
An exceptionally rare documented two-piece evening ensemble from Valentino, designed for the Spring/Summer 1989 collection and published on page 204 of Valentino, Thirty Years of Mag...
Vintage Bellville Sassoon Silk Velvet Evening Gown
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in London, GB
A great vintage gown by Bellville Sassoon. In a silk velvet paisley like print, the colours include, purple, green, red and black. The dress has a v neckline, black trim at waist le...
Vintage David Butler Evening Gown with Organza Frill
Located in London, GB
A vintage David Butler evening gown , in black crepe with a double layer organza frill. The dress has a v neckline front and back and the frill sits off the shoulder. The dress is...
BOB MACKIE Vintage Red Heavily Embellished Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Bob Mackie Vintage 1980's - 1990's Jet black with vibrant fire engine red shiny embellishments expertly placed throughout, as Bob Mackie does best Hard boning corset inside Structure...
$980Sale Price|20% Off
Victor Costa Iridescent Purple Origami-Pleated Strapless Evening Gown
By Victor Costa for Saks Fifth Avenue, Victor Costa
Located in Kingston, NY
A theatrical and romantic creation by Victor Costa, this iridescent purple evening gown captures the designer’s flair for sculptural glamour and fantasy couture. Crafted from lustrou...
Bob Mackie Black Evening Gown With Velvet & Beaded Trim
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Bob Mackie black evening gown epitomizes 80s glamour with its luxurious velvet and intricate beaded trim detailing. The sophisticated silhouette demands drama—layer it ...
Vintage 1989 Bob Mackie Boutique Fully Embellished Pink Silver Dress Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Bob Mackie Fully Embellished Long Dress Gown The Strapless version of this dress was worn by Goldie Hawn at 66th Academy awards in 1989. Designer size 12 ( modern size will b...
1980s SCAASI Red Strapless Evening Lace Gown With Shawl
By Arnold Scaasi Couture, Arnold Scaasi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980s Scaasi Boutique Red Strapless sweetheart neckline lace gown. Fitted in the waist and flare out. Gown comes with lace shawl. Perfect for wedding or cocktail party. Size 4/6 mea...
Azzaro evening gown by Loris Azzaro, 1980s
By Loris Azzaro, Loris Azzaro Couture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
AZZARO - 1980s Collection, under the artistic direction of Loris Azzaro. Strapless evening gown entirely embroidered with black sequins, pearls, and rhinestones, black silk taffeta ...
$5,840Sale Price|20% Off
Museum quality Chanel black silk taffeta one shoulder evening gown
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel black silk taffeta one shoulder evening gown from circa late 80s collection. - Pleated shoulder and bottom part of the dress. - Two layers. - Side zipper closu...
James Galanos Vintage Black Silk Velvet Evening Gown Circa 1970s-80s
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Elegant and understated, this vintage Galanos black velvet evening gown dates to the late 1970s to early 1980s, an era synonymous with the designer’s refined, architectural approach ...
Vintage Bob Mackie Boutique Fully Beaded Fringe Evening Dress Gown M
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Exquisitely crafted vintage evening dress by legendary American designer Bob Mackie, renowned for his opulent, highly embellished creations worn by icons and entertainers. This stri...
1980s Arnold Scaasi Black Velvet Flocked Tulle Evening Gown Asymmetrical Hem
By Scaasi, Arnold Scaasi
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Arnold Scaasi Black Velvet Flocked Tulle Evening Gown Asymmetrical Hem: Faux wrap skirt design is pleated at front for a fan effect. Gown is lined is w a double-layered nude an...
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
Early 1980s Bob Mackie Backless Halter Tie Black Satin Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This early 1980s Bob Mackie black satin evening gown features a backless halter tie design, a keyhole neckline, and draped waist detailing. Approximate measurements: Size - removed ...
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
F/W 1989 Oscar de La Renta Runway Cranberry Silk Satin Ruched Strapless Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous cranberry Oscar de la Renta gown. From the Fall/Winter 1989 collection, this incredible floor-length dress debuted on the season's runway, modeled by Linda Evan...
Loris Azzaro for Azzaro Boutique Paris 1980s Vintage Black Evening Gown
By Loris Azzaro Paris, Loris Azzaro
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Vintage 1980s Azzaro Boutique Paris by Loris Azzaro Black Jersey & Sheer Crepe Evening Gown with Braided Trim The extr...
Evening gown with flower print and embroidery and belt. André Laug
By André Laug
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening gown with flower print and embroidery. Slighltly see-through. Zip in the middle back. beaded work on the top of the flower print in the same pattern Stiff polyester organza...
LORIS AZZARO PARIS Champagne Silk Beaded Lace Evening Gown, circa 1983–1986
By Loris Azzaro Paris, Loris Azzaro
Located in London, GB
A spectacular example of Loris Azzaro’s early Parisian evening wear, this gown pairs an exquisitely embellished beaded lace bodice with a dramatically tiered champagne silk satin ski...
Vintage Lorcan Mullany for Bellville Sasson Silk Evening /Red Carpet Gown
By Lorcan Mullany
Located in London, GB
A headturning vintage gown by Lorcan Mullany for Bellvill Sassoon. In a pretty steel grey silk, the dress has a rouched front with diamante detail, a built in bra/bodice - that coul...
Fushia and black satin bustier evening gown with beaded work Bill Blass
By Bill Blass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
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
Vintage Vicky Tiel 1980s Black Gold Ruched Bergdorf Evening Slit Maxi Dress Gown
By Bergdorf Goodman on The Plaza, Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
In great condition Made in France ⸻ Measurements: Bust: 36–38 inches Waist: 28–29 inches Hips: 40–42 inches Length (top back shoulder to hem): 58 inches Best fits a modern US size...
Scaasi Fall 1983 Vintage 1980s Navy Sequin Bow Cutout 80s Strapless Evening Gown
By Arnold Scaasi, Arnold Scassi
Located in San Diego, CA
A showstopping Scaasi for Neiman Marcus evening gown dated to Fall 1983, executed in deep navy sequins with a sculptural bow and daring keyhole cutouts. The strapless sweetheart neck...
Arnold Scaasi Boutique Black 1980's Evening Gown
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Sharon, CT
A classic formal A line gown with black silk puffy shoulders. Embroidered overall with 3 dimensional crepe like flowers Though marked US 12, with 28" waist is more like an 8.
$600Sale Price|33% Off
Vintage Arnold Scaasi Black Velvet Evening Gown w/Red Sequin Floral Pattern
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Studio City, CA
1980's Arnold Scaasi black velvet strapless evening gown with allover red sequin floral print. In excellent condition with minor sequin loss at back zipper. Size 6. MEASUREMENTS: B...
Bill Blass F/W1983 Black Silver Metallic Velvet 1980s Evening Gown Vintage Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Approximately Size US 6 / 8 ( Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall ) Measurements: Up to 48 inch bust ( dolman sleeves ) 27 inch waist 38 inch hips 57 inches from top back ...
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...
An Yves Saint Laurent Couture Evening Set Numbered 65123, Circa 1989
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1989. France Haute Couture Proper Collection of Mrs Catherine Deneuve. Luxury evening set, Haute Couture skirt, blouse, jacket and belt numbered 65123 from the Yves Saint Lau...
Yves Saint Laurent Couture Evening Gown Lace and Satin n. 59501 Collection 1985
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Fall Winter 1985 Collection France An exceptional Yves Saint Laurent Couture evening gown with train from the 1985 Collection. Purple satin from th the house designer Abraham covere...
Navy blue rayon evening gown with sequins and beads flower embroidery André Laug
By André Laug
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue rayon evening gown with sequins and beads flower embroidery. Show piece. Numbered Transparent sleeves. and shoulders pads. SIZE M
1980s James Galanos Couture Black Lace & Satin Puff-Sleeve 80s Gala Evening Gown
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in San Diego, CA
Step into high-fashion history with this exquisite 1980s James Galanos couture gown, a masterclass in dramatic elegance and refined craftsmanship. Known as the “American Dior,” Galan...
Fabrice New York Vintage Evening Gown Spectacular Crystal Beads Grey Silk Sz L
By Fabrice New York Couture
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Fabrice was a legend in American Fashion. He was worn by every celebrity you can think of during his time as a designer. This is the 1st Fabrice piece of clothing we have ever sold. ...
F/W 1989 Oscar de la Renta Runway Chartreuse Chiffon Strapless Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This chartreuse strapless gown from Oscar de la Renta’s Fall/Winter 1989 collection debuted on the runway. Crafted in lightweight chiffon, the design is tightly pleated at the bust b...
John Galliano black viscose crêpe bias cut low back evening gown, fw 1988
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black viscose crêpe bias cut evening gown, low cowl back with horizontal strap, zig-zag points to the sides and full skirt with flared godets to hem. 'Hairclips', Fall...
Vintage Nina Ricci Couture 1980s Avant Garde Polka Dot Silk Taffeta Evening Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 1980s NINA RICCI Couture for NEIMAN MARCUS polka dot Avant Garde silk taffeta sleeveless evening gown! Features a black and white polka dot body, with lipstick re...
Vintage 80s Bob Mackie Boutique Green Blue Fully Beaded Silk Evening Dress Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage 80's Bob Mackie Boutique Green Blue Fully Beaded Silk Evening Dress Gown Designer size 8 ( modern size will be smaller - pls. check measurements). Hand Beaded, Thousands Gree...
Vintage Mary McFadden Couture Sz 10 1980s Pink Pearl Beaded Pleated Evening Gown
By Mary McFadden, Mary Mc Fadden
Located in San Diego, CA
Highlights • Mary McFadden Couture, 1980s – rare and collectible • Vibrant pink hue that flatters year-round: fresh for spring/summer, luminous for fall/winter events • Bodice ful...
Rare Chanel Vintage S/S 1989 Grecian Goddess Ivory Gold Pleated Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An ethereal and rare Chanel creation from the Spring/Summer 1989 collection, designed under Karl Lagerfeld’s direction. This gown embodies timeless elegance, drawing inspiration from...
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Strapless Ombre Pleated Bodice Mesh Evening Gown Sz 0 2
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
This striking 1980s vintage Vicky Tiel Couture for Neiman Marcus evening gown features a sculpted strapless boned bodice crafted from finely pleated chiffon in a dreamy ombré of aqua...
Vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA Black Silk & Swarovski Maxi Evening Dress Gown Size 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Vintage Oscar de la Renta evening gown is a true masterpiece of elegance and glamour. Crafted from luxurious black silk, this strapless gown drapes beautifully, exuding a sense o...
Azzendine Alaia 1989 Knitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Azzedine Alaïa, celebrated as the "King of Cling," was renowned for his meticulous attention to detail and mastery of the female form. His designs from the 1980s revolutionized moder...
Iconic 1989 Bob Mackie White Embroidered Beaded Grapevine Design Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
The same dress in gold color was worn by Sharon Stone in the 1995 film Casino. A white embroidered net gown with a beaded grapevine design, from the California Collection - a salute...
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. Sheath dress with boat neckline and long sleeves zipped at the cuffs....
Bob Mackie Red Sequin Grapevine Dress, SS 1989
By Bob Mackie
Located in Marlborough, GB
Bob Mackie red sequin grapevine dress, Spring Summer 1989 An iconic, showstopper of a dress from Mackie’s “Nappa Valley” collection which featured grapevine motifs. In Scorsese's Cas...
1980s Pauline Trigere Rhinestone Studded Red Net Evening Gown W/ Fishtail Hem
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Gresham, OR
This classic and signature Red by Pauline Trigere net gown is completely studded with rhinestones! Featuring long sheer sleeves that button at the wrist and zips up the back. This s...
Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1989 Dress Sculptural Iconic
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Naomi opened the FW 1989/90 Runway in this iconic look. This is tailoring as seduction, architectural, and dangerous. Cut close to the body, the dress sculpts the female form with Ma...
Lillie Rubin Sheer Black Polka Dot and Lace Soft Tulle Gothic Evening Gown SM
By Lillie Rubin
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Make an unforgettable entrance wearing this stunning Lillie Rubin sheer black ballgown. The gown has beautiful details. Embellished with a play of textures: gorgeous floral black lac...
Chanel High Neck Column Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Chanel High Neck Column Heavy Silk Crepe Gown from the 1980's by Karl Lagerfeld. High collar is ruched, pleated and fastened with CC logo buttons. One piece gown with sleevele...
Vintage Judith Ann evening dress
By Judith Ann Creations
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Judith Ann evening dress embroidered with beads and sequins Size – L Length – 134 cm Shoulders – 46 cm Sleeve – 61 cm Armpits – 49 cm Waist – 90 cm Fabric – 100% rayon Con...
$2,720Sale Price|60% Off
1988 Stephen Sprouse Sequin Gown
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in Austin, TX
1988 Stephen Sprouse sequin gown with off center racing back. Has stretch. Orange, pink and yellow color Condition: Excellent Size 6
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.
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