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
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
$950Sale Price|20% Off
Lanvin Black and Silver Silk Gown- Circa 80's
By Lanvin Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Lanvin Black and Silver/Metallic Stripe Silk Gown. Circa 80's. This gown is in excellent
Scaasi Fall 1983 Vintage 1980s Navy Sequin Bow Cutout 80s Strapless Evening Gown
By Arnold Scassi, Arnold Scaasi
Located in San Diego, CA
A showstopping Scaasi for Neiman Marcus evening gown dated to Fall 1983, executed in deep navy
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
1980s James Galanos Couture Black Lace & Satin Puff-Sleeve 80s Gala Evening Gown
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in San Diego, CA
evening gown is a true study in sculptural elegance, marrying opulent textiles with precise, architectural
$950Sale Price|36% Off
Vintage 80"s Black Velvet and Pink Taffeta Gown - 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 80"s black velvet top with crystals, and pink taffeta bottom. Length 46", bust
Vintage 80's Bob Mackie Lavender Fully Beaded Dress Gown US 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
, this vintage lavender gown is a real show stopper. Entirely hand-embroidered with sparkling sequins and
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Bob Mackie 80's Black Lace Fully Beaded Maxi Dress Gown US 10
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Bob Mackie 80's Black Lace Fully Beaded Maxi Dress Gown Designer size - 10 ( please check
Vintage 80's Bob Mackie Navy Blue Fully Embellished Long Dress Gown size 10
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Bob Mackie Fully Embellished Long Dress Gown Designer size 10 ( pls. check measurements
Loretta di Lorenzo Black Velvet Vintage Evening Dress 80s
By loretta di lorenzo
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Loretta di Lorenzo vintage 80s evening dress. Black velvet sheath dress, crochet details on the
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
Black 80's bustier dress "F" Yveline Fermine
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black 80's bustier draped dress in viscose( rayon) and taffetas ruffles. Zip closure middle back
Valentino 1980s Black / Red Silk Jersey Vintage Strapless 80s Gown Size Small
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and timeless 1980s VALENTINO silk jersey black and red strapless evening gown ! This
$14,456Sale Price|20% Off
80s Fürstenberg Couture Eccentric Evening Dress with Plumes
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in Milano, IT
Eccentric gala evening dress designed by famous stylist Diane von Fürstenberg in the 1980s, of fine
Vintage 80s Bob Mackie Boutique Black Silver Fully Beaded Dress Gown US 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage 80's Bob Mackie Boutique Black Fully Beaded Silk Evening Dress Gown Designer size 6
Karl Lagerfeld Runway Fall 1988 Black Gold Embroidered Vintage 80s Gown Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary KARL LAGERFELD Runway Fall / Winter 1988 black, gold and ivory couture evening gown
80's Valentino Atelier Dress
By Valentino
Located in Amsterdam, NL
VALENTINO ATELIER unique vintage dress 1980's We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our
Sensational Vintage Bob Mackie Black and Silver 80s Heavily Beaded Dramatic Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout the bodice. Features dramatic
Amazing Vintage VIcky Tiel Couture 80s Sexy 1980s Black Jersey Assymetrical Gown
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and sexy early 1980s VICKY TIEL COUTURE black silk jersey evening dress! Unique, yet
1980s Travilla Size 10 Black Matte Silk Jersey Rhinestone Vintage 80s Gown Dress
By Travilla
Located in San Diego, CA
evening gown ! Features flattering ruching throughout the bodice. Interior shoulder pads add just the
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Ted Lapidus Size 8 Turquoise Blue Avant Garde Sequined Vintage 80s Gown
By Ted Lapidus, Ted Lapidus Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde TED LAPIDUS turquoise blue fully sequined evening gown dress ! Features thousands of
1980s Ted Lapidus Size 6 Turquoise Blue Silk Beaded Sequin Vintage 80s Gown
By Ted Lapidus
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 1990s TED LAPIDUS turquoise blue silk beaded evening halter gown ! Features
$1,181Sale Price|25% Off
1980s Navy Blue Silk Chiffon Couture Ruched Long Sleeve Vintage 80s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible late 11980s navy blue silk chiffon couture quality long sleeve evening gown ! The
1980s Bob Mackie Couture Emerald Green Chiffon Leather Leaf 80s Grecian Gown 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
bodice. Couture quality with the majority of this gown being hand-sewn. Hidden zipper up the back with
1980s Tadashi Shoji Size 4 White Avant Garde Rhinestone Pearl Vintage 80s Gown
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1980s vintage TADASHI SHOJI avant garde white cut-out full length crepe evening dress
Cher Bob Mackie Met Gala 1985 Silk Beaded Sequin Sheer Vintage 80s Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1980s BOB MACKIE 1985 silk chiffon beaded and sequin evening gown ! Very similar to the one
Vintage 80s Vicky Tiel Couture Size 10 12 Red Purple Silk Satin Strapless Gown
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant vintage VICKY TIEL COUTURE for BERGDORF GOODMAN red and purple silk satin strapless evening
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Size 12 / 46 Beaded Light Blue 80s Silk Gown + Bolero
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational early 1980s VICKY TIEL COUTURE light skin blue strapless beaded ball gown and matching
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Lillie Rubin Hot Pink Size 6 Fully Sequined Cage Neck Vintage 80s Gown
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy mid 1980s LILLIE RUBIN hot pink fully sequined evening dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn
$572Sale Price|24% Off
Gianfranco Ferre 80's Grand Polka Dot Silk Blouse/Jacket
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more vintage exclusive items, view our frontstore This 80/90's vintage Ferre is made of
1980s Victor Costa Red + Pink + Purple Silk Taffeta Size 6 Hi Lo 80s Gown Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
strapless hi-lo flamenco style evening gown! Flattering ruched boned bodice holds everything in place
Vintage 80s Artisanal Evening Party Dress Black Sequins Beads Long Dress
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Beautiful handcrafted vintage 1980s evening dress. Tunic style, completely encrusted with hand
Franco Moschino Couture 80's Silk Tie Dress
By Moschino Couture, Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The is a Moschino Couture made in Milano circa 80's tie dress by Franco Moschino. Fashioned in all
Enrico Coveri Jumpsuit and Jacket Set - '80s
By Enrico Coveri
Located in Milano, IT
Step into retro chic with the Enrico Coveri Jumpsuit and Jacket Set from the 80s. The strapless
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
80-s Vintage Bob Mackie Black Beaded Bolero Dress Size 6
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
80-s Bob Mackie Beaded Bolero Dress Details: Color: Black/Gold Size 6 Bodice: 100% Nylon Bottom
80's bustier dress in lace, sequin and taffetas Victor Costa
By Victor Costa
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
80's bustier dress in lace, sequin and taffetas
80s Zandra Rhodes off white silk dress with butterfly print
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 80s Zandra Rhodes off white silk dress with butterfly print. Bust: 36'/ waist: 29"/ HIp
80s Style Black Jersey Gold Hardware RhineStones Cross Long Dress
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- 80s Style black jersey long dress. The brand name is Tadashi - Featuring ten gold hardware
80s Yves Saint Laurent Couture Black Velvet Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Couture Black Velvet Long sleeve cocktail dress. Bust: 40”/ waist: 30/ Hip: 40” /sleeve: 23”/ Dress length: 38”
80s blue beaded sheer dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
80s blue beaded sheer dress. Size: 4/6 Bust: 36"/ Waist: 36"/ Hips: 38"/ Length: 48"/ sleeve
Italian black sequins dress vintage 80s
Located in Rubiera, RE
Vintage black and silver sequins and pearls dress by italian Carla Carini designer in 80s. Sliding
Gianfranco Ferré Leather Midi Dress - 80s
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Milano, IT
Gianfranco Ferré Leather Midi Dress is a rare Ferrè garment from the 1980s made of very soft leather and decorated with stitching, especially at the waist creating a shape that defin...
Vintage Bob Mackie 80's Beaded Gatsby Flapper Open Back Dress size 6 and 12
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Bob Mackie 20s Inspired Beaded Gatsby Flapper Dress Designer sizes available - 6 and 12 ( please check measurements ) Fully Beaded Mini Dress, Fully Lined, Open Back, Bra attached. S...
80s LEONARD gold and black jersey dress
By Leonard
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
80s LEONARD gold and black jersey dress. Front zipper, elastic waist with sash. Bust: 38"/ Waist
Vintage Bob Mackie 80-s Red Fully Beaded Fringe Cocktail Dress US 4 and 8
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
Bob Mackie Boutique Red Fully Beaded Cocktail Fringe Dress Designer sizes available - 4 and 8 Mid 1980s, Embroidered with Bead work Shimmying Fringes, Black and Silver-tone Geometric...
$416Sale Price|20% Off
80s Ungaro Jersey Ruched Strapless Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning and oh so flattering 80s Ungaro gown in a royal blue jersey comprised of silk and cotton
Vintage Galanos Couture 1980s Peach Salmon Silk Chiffon Flowy 80s Dress
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare early 80s JAMES GALANOS Couture peach / light pink salmon silk chiffon cut-out dress ! An
1980s Holly’s Harp Silk Chiffon Colorful Flower Print Tiered Vintage 80s Dress
By Holly Harp
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 80s HOLLY’S HARP silk chiffon colorful floral print tiered dress ! Features a black
Michael Novarese Vintage 1980s 80s Colorful Silk Print Sheath Dress
By Michael Novarese
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous colorful printed silk sheath dress by Michael Novarese. Halter neckline with keyhole detail. Fully lined in silk with hand sewn couture stitching. Bows at the back of the st...
$796Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Jeanette Kastenberg Gold Sequins Black Lace Vintage 80s Flapper Dress
By Jeanette Kastenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty vintage 80s ( 1985 to be exact ) JEANETTE KASTENBERG 1920s 20s flapper style gold sequin
Diane Freis 1980s Novelty Heart Paisley Psychedelic Print Vintage 80s Dress
By Diane Freis
Located in San Diego, CA
pleated skirt. Pair with wedges, sandals or flats for day, and heels for evening In great condition
Vintage Chanel Size 4 Black Silk Crepe Dress 1980s Rhinestone Pearl Buttons 80s
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
during Karl Lagerfeld’s highly collectible late-80s era. This piece showcases Chanel’s signature blend of
1980s Galanos Couture Rose Print Long Sleeve Yellow Purple Vintage 80s Dress
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 80s GALANOS silk dress! Features roses / flowers in vibrant colors of yellow
1980s Roberto Cavalli for Neiman Marcus Giraffe Print Vintage 80s Jersey Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and rare vintage mid / late 80s ROBERTO CAVALLI for NEIMAN MARCUS giraffe print belted short
1980s Stanley Platos Martin Ross Size 10 Hearts Flowers Vintage 80s Dress
By Stanley Platos
Located in San Diego, CA
ell made with heavy attention to details. Can easily be worn for any day or evening event. Pair with
1980s Victor Costa Size XS Royal Blue Feather Bust Strapless 80s Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful mid 80s vintage VICTOR COSTA royal blue strapless dress ! Features hundreds of blu
Geoffrey Beene 1980s Lipstick Red Faux Bolero Vintage 80s Tuxedo Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 1980s GEOFFREY BBEENE lipstick red silk crepe long sleeve tuxedo style dress ! Tailored bodice with a faux bolero shaped by thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout the fr...
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.
Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.
From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.
Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)
Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.
The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.
This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.