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Silk Beaded Dress 1980

Vintage 1980s Silk Beaded Dress
Vintage 1980s Silk Beaded Dress

Vintage 1980s Silk Beaded Dress

Located in London, GB

A great vintage cocktail dress for the party season. The dress is silk, with dead detail. It has a key hole opening at the back, with a central back zip and 7'' slit and shoulder pa...

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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Flirty Bias Silk Chiffon Beaded Dance Dress
Flirty Bias Silk Chiffon Beaded Dance Dress

Flirty Bias Silk Chiffon Beaded Dance Dress

Located in New York, NY

Charming Bias Silk Chiffon Beaded Dance Dress from the 1980's.

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1980s North American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Diane Freis 1980s Silk Chiffon Beaded Tropical Print Vintage 80s Maxi Dress
Diane Freis 1980s Silk Chiffon Beaded Tropical Print Vintage 80s Maxi Dress

Diane Freis 1980s Silk Chiffon Beaded Tropical Print Vintage 80s Maxi Dress

By Diane Freis

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 80s DIANE FRES silk chiffon beaded maxi dress / gown ! Features vibrant colors of purple, pink, green, turquoise blue, black and white throughout. Semi sheer long c...

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1980s Hong Kong Maxi Dress

James Galanos Couture Beaded Floral Silk Mini Dress
James Galanos Couture Beaded Floral Silk Mini Dress

James Galanos Couture Beaded Floral Silk Mini Dress

By James Galanos, Galanos

Located in Boca Raton, FL

James Galanos is often a hidden gem of fashion. With his designs ranging from eccentric to presidential, Galanos’ work played a tremendous role in carving out the concept of American...

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black beaded and silk taffetas evening dress Loris Azzaro
Black beaded and silk taffetas evening dress Loris Azzaro

Black beaded and silk taffetas evening dress Loris Azzaro

By Loris Azzaro Paris

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black beaded and silk taffetas evening dress. Embroidered bustier with sequin and satin ribbons. Stiff tulle petticoat Underwire bra inside the bustier and waist band. Zip in the mi...

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Bill Gibb Blue Silk Beaded Dress, c. Early 1980s
Bill Gibb Blue Silk Beaded Dress, c. Early 1980s

Bill Gibb Blue Silk Beaded Dress, c. Early 1980s

By Bill Gibb

Located in Marlborough, GB

An exceptional dress by Bill Gibb (1943–1988); a Scottish designer who grew up on a farm in Aberdeenshire before moving to London where he studied at Saint Martins, as well as the Ro...

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1980s British Evening Dresses

White, gold and silver silk beaded cocktail dress A.J BARI
White, gold and silver silk beaded cocktail dress A.J BARI

White, gold and silver silk beaded cocktail dress A.J BARI

By A.J. Bari

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White, gold and silver silk beaded cocktail dress. Rayon lining. Shoulder pad. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 6 on tag but fit M/L

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1980s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

HANAE MORI Vintage Silk Hand Beaded One Shoulder Vibrant Cocktail Dress Feather
HANAE MORI Vintage Silk Hand Beaded One Shoulder Vibrant Cocktail Dress Feather

HANAE MORI Vintage Silk Hand Beaded One Shoulder Vibrant Cocktail Dress Feather

By Hanae Mori

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Hanae Mori Vintage Pink fuchsia / magenta colors Impeccable hand-beaded silk Carefully crafted, the attention to detail is insane, the scalloped edges, perfectly placed beads, the ma...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Escada Couture Dark Blue Choker Neck with Sequins/Beads Mermaid Silk Nightgown
Escada Couture Dark Blue Choker Neck with Sequins/Beads Mermaid Silk Nightgown

Escada Couture Dark Blue Choker Neck with Sequins/Beads Mermaid Silk Nightgown

By Escada

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 80s Escada Couture dark blue choker neck with silver sequins and black beads mermaid silk nightgown. The gown is longer at the back than the front. Very elegant and chic i...

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1980s German Maxi Dress

Vintage 80s Bob Mackie Boutique Green Blue Fully Beaded Silk Evening Dress Gown
Vintage 80s Bob Mackie Boutique Green Blue Fully Beaded Silk Evening Dress Gown

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...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

1988 Bill Blass Runway Documented Green Silk Dress and Beaded Bolero
1988 Bill Blass Runway Documented Green Silk Dress and Beaded Bolero

1988 Bill Blass Runway Documented Green Silk Dress and Beaded Bolero

By Bill Blass

Located in London, GB

This incredible ensemble walked the runway for Bill Blass for the spring / summer 1988 collection and was worn by the super model Iman Bowie. Comprising a strapless dress and heavily...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Jean-Louis Scherrer Black & White Silk Organza Dress w Beaded Bodice
1980s Jean-Louis Scherrer Black & White Silk Organza Dress w Beaded Bodice

1980s Jean-Louis Scherrer Black & White Silk Organza Dress w Beaded Bodice

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in Gresham, OR

1980s Jean-Louis Scherrer Black & White Silk Organza Dress w Beaded Bodice: A lovely spring/summer style. A white silk organza peasant-style blouse with a boat-neckline piped in bla...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Lillie Rubin Vintage Black Silk Hand Beaded Chic! Cocktail Dress Size 8
Lillie Rubin Vintage Black Silk Hand Beaded Chic! Cocktail Dress Size 8

Lillie Rubin Vintage Black Silk Hand Beaded Chic! Cocktail Dress Size 8

By Lillie Rubin

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Such a chic dress made for Lillie Rubin Salon by Jeet , hand-beaded in India. The long sleeve high neck bodice is beaded with the most amazing, intricate bugle beads in a work or art...

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1980s Indian Chemises

Zandra Rhodes London Moon & Stars Printed Silk Bead Sequin Pearl Ruffle Dress
Zandra Rhodes London Moon & Stars Printed Silk Bead Sequin Pearl Ruffle Dress

Zandra Rhodes London Moon & Stars Printed Silk Bead Sequin Pearl Ruffle Dress

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Zandra Rhodes, London, moon & stars dress bright blue hand printed silk chiffon printed in silvery white, the bodice front, is hand sewn with sequin moon & stars and outlined in rhin...

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1980s English Cocktail Dresses

1980s Purple Silk Beaded Sequin Large Size Flapper Style Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Purple Silk Beaded Sequin Large Size Flapper Style Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Purple Silk Beaded Sequin Large Size Flapper Style Vintage 80s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing 1980s purple silk chiffon beaded and sequined flapper style cocktail dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout. Sheer chiffon bellow the neck. Hidd...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Eletra Casadei 1980s Black Sequined Beaded Silk Chiffon 80s Midi Dress
Vintage Eletra Casadei 1980s Black Sequined Beaded Silk Chiffon 80s Midi Dress

Vintage Eletra Casadei 1980s Black Sequined Beaded Silk Chiffon 80s Midi Dress

By Casadei, Eletra Casadei

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage early 1980s (1982) ELETRA CASADEI black silk chiffon cocktail dress! Features a strapless bustier dress, with attached chiffon overlay. Thousands of hand-sewn sequi...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Cher Bob Mackie Met Gala 1985 Silk Beaded Sequin Sheer Vintage 80s Gown Dress
Cher Bob Mackie Met Gala 1985 Silk Beaded Sequin Sheer Vintage 80s Gown 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 Cher famously wore to the 1985 MET Gala with Mackie, himself. Sheer bodice with thous...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

1980s Oleg Cassini Size 14 / 16 Purple Beaded Silk Chiffon Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Oleg Cassini Size 14 / 16 Purple Beaded Silk Chiffon Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Oleg Cassini Size 14 / 16 Purple Beaded Silk Chiffon Vintage 80s Dress

By Oleg Cassini, Black Tie by Oleg Cassini

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 80s OLEG CASSINI purple beaded silk chiffon drop waist handkerchief hem sequins dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads in pink, purple, blue and ...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1980s Morton Myles Size 10 Pink / Purple Fortuny Pleated Silk Beaded 80s Dress
1980s Morton Myles Size 10 Pink / Purple Fortuny Pleated Silk Beaded 80s Dress

1980s Morton Myles Size 10 Pink / Purple Fortuny Pleated Silk Beaded 80s Dress

By Morton Myles

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 80s MORTON MYLES pink / purple fortuny pleated long sleeve beaded and pearl dress! The perfect shade of somewhere between pink and purple! Fantastic amount of detai...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

LORIS AZZARO PARIS Champagne Silk Beaded Lace Evening Gown, circa 1983–1986
LORIS AZZARO PARIS Champagne Silk Beaded Lace Evening Gown, circa 1983–1986

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...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Bob Mackie Vintage Couture Custom Made Black Silk Sequin Beaded Gown
Bob Mackie Vintage Couture Custom Made Black Silk Sequin Beaded Gown

Bob Mackie Vintage Couture Custom Made Black Silk Sequin Beaded Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in San Diego, CA

Exceptional vintage BOB MACKIE Couture CUSTOM MADE evening dress! This beauty is one-of-a-kind, and was made for one of Mackie's personal close friends, and cost $12,000 in 1986! Han...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Vintage Ann Lawrence Blue + Black Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Beaded Mermaid Gown
Vintage Ann Lawrence Blue + Black Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Beaded Mermaid Gown

Vintage Ann Lawrence Blue + Black Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Beaded Mermaid Gown

By Ann Lawrence

Located in San Diego, CA

Extraordinary vintage 1980s ANN LAWRENCE Couture royal blue and black one shoulder silk evening dress! Features a beautiful royal blue silk with black chiffon ruched overlay. Mermaid...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

1980s Black + Gold Silk Velvet Plisse Strapless Beaded A.J. Bari Vintage Gown
1980s Black + Gold Silk Velvet Plisse Strapless Beaded A.J. Bari Vintage Gown

1980s Black + Gold Silk Velvet Plisse Strapless Beaded A.J. Bari Vintage Gown

By A.J. Bari

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous vintage 80s AJ BARI full length Strapless evening dress! Features a fitted black silk velvet bodice, w/ gold glitter thorughout, and gold beads and sequins down the front. G...

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1980s Evening Gowns

1980s Ted Lapidus Size 6 Turquoise Blue Silk Beaded Sequin Vintage 80s Gown
1980s Ted Lapidus Size 6 Turquoise Blue Silk Beaded Sequin Vintage 80s Gown

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 thousands of hand-sewn beads in silver and blue, sequins in blue and pearls throughout the...

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1980s Evening Gowns

1980S GALANOS Blush Pink Silk Crystal & Sequin Beaded Lace Blouse With Chiffon
1980S GALANOS Blush Pink Silk Crystal & Sequin Beaded Lace Blouse With Chiffon

1980S GALANOS Blush Pink Silk Crystal & Sequin Beaded Lace Blouse With Chiffon

By Galanos

Located in New York, NY

The pants are double layered and cut on the bias with side slits. Hemmed with the most beautiful haute couture grade baby hand rolled seams. Clothing will very simply never be made t...

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1980s American Evening Dresses

Fabrice New York Vintage Evening Gown Spectacular Crystal Beads Grey Silk Sz L
Fabrice New York Vintage Evening Gown Spectacular Crystal Beads Grey Silk Sz L

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. ...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Size 12 / 46 Beaded Light Blue 80s Silk Gown + Bolero
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Size 12 / 46 Beaded Light Blue 80s Silk Gown + Bolero

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 lace bolero jacket ! Have your Cinderella moment in this show stopping Red Carpet n...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

KARL LAGERFELD 1989 Vintage Runway Black + Gold Silk Beaded Corset Ensemble
KARL LAGERFELD 1989 Vintage Runway Black + Gold Silk Beaded Corset Ensemble

KARL LAGERFELD 1989 Vintage Runway Black + Gold Silk Beaded Corset Ensemble

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Runway FW89 2 pieces Jet black and vibrant gold The beaded detailing is insane The pleats are so good and as pictured there are 2 huge slits Both pieces are 10...

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1980s Dress and Coat Ensembles

1980s Fabrice Couture Black Silk Ball Gown w White Baroque Bead & Sequin Bodice
1980s Fabrice Couture Black Silk Ball Gown w White Baroque Bead & Sequin Bodice

1980s Fabrice Couture Black Silk Ball Gown w White Baroque Bead & Sequin Bodice

By Fabrice

Located in Gresham, OR

1980s Fabrice Couture Black Silk Ball Gown w White Baroque Bead & Sequin Bodice: A gorgeous and dramatic black and white themed ball gown with a very full skirt of silk taffeta and a...

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1980s American Ball Gowns

Sheer Indian Black Silk and Gold Bead Kaftan Coat - M-L, 1980s
Sheer Indian Black Silk and Gold Bead Kaftan Coat - M-L, 1980s

Sheer Indian Black Silk and Gold Bead Kaftan Coat - M-L, 1980s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Halfway between a kaftan and a maxi coat, this sheer topper makes up in glamour what it lacks in warmth. The repeating floral pattern consists of clear bugle beads that catch and ref...

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1980s Indian Caftans

Travilla for Saks Fifth Ave Beverly Hills Beaded Lace and Silk Gown Size 16 NWOT
Travilla for Saks Fifth Ave Beverly Hills Beaded Lace and Silk Gown Size 16 NWOT

Travilla for Saks Fifth Ave Beverly Hills Beaded Lace and Silk Gown Size 16 NWOT

By William Travilla, Travilla

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A one of a kind evening gown, perfect for a summer wedding, and special enough to even be worn by the mother of the groom or bride. Custom design by TRAVILLA the famous Hollywood cos...

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1980s American Evening Dresses

Christian Lacroix 1980s Beaded Silk Dress
Christian Lacroix 1980s Beaded Silk Dress

Christian Lacroix 1980s Beaded Silk Dress

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful black silk cocktail dress from Christian Lacroix with elaborate beading and sequins in magenta, rose, silver and red. The pointed bodice has beaded spaghetti straps and i...

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1980s French Day Dresses

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1980s Off-White Beaded Valentino Silk Dress
1980s Off-White Beaded Valentino Silk Dress

1980s Off-White Beaded Valentino Silk Dress

By Valentino

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A lovely 1980s Valentino Miss V off-white silk dress with cap sleeves and a demure v neck in the front. A simple skirt cuts just below the knee and a drop waist with a beaded belt de...

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1984 Bob Mackie Documented Runway Fully Beaded Red Silk High-Low Mini Dress
1984 Bob Mackie Documented Runway Fully Beaded Red Silk High-Low Mini Dress

1984 Bob Mackie Documented Runway Fully Beaded Red Silk High-Low Mini Dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A truly sensational and highly coveted Bob Mackie couture ruby-red beaded silk high-low waterfall hem mini dress dating back to his iconic 1984 fall/winter documented collection. As ...

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1980s American Mini Dress

1980s Lillie Rubin Black Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress
1980s Lillie Rubin Black Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress

1980s Lillie Rubin Black Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress

By Lillie Rubin

Located in San Francisco, CA

1980s Lillie Rubin Black Beaded Silk Dress with skewed ruffles at the hem

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Richilene Vintage Dress Beaded Green Evening Gown w Silk Beaded Shawl Wrap
Richilene Vintage Dress Beaded Green Evening Gown w Silk Beaded Shawl Wrap

Richilene Vintage Dress Beaded Green Evening Gown w Silk Beaded Shawl Wrap

By Richilene

Located in Portland, OR

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 or wrap. This lovely ...

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Fabrice 1980s Celestial Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress
Fabrice 1980s Celestial Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress

Fabrice 1980s Celestial Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress

By Fabrice

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sleeveless black silk crepe cocktail dress from Fabrice is embellished with silver lined glass seed and bugle beads in celestial geometric patterns. Faceted glass star and square sew...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1980's Scala Silk Beaded Teal Green Gown
Vintage 1980's Scala Silk Beaded Teal Green Gown

Vintage 1980's Scala Silk Beaded Teal Green Gown

Located in Antwerp, BE

Full length 1980's Scala hand beaded silk gown. Absolutely striking opalescent teal/ /turquoise green chiffon silk covered in thousands of glass beads that are all sewn on by hand. R...

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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

Venet 1980s Beaded Silk Chiffon Pleated Cocktail Dress
Venet 1980s Beaded Silk Chiffon Pleated Cocktail Dress

Venet 1980s Beaded Silk Chiffon Pleated Cocktail Dress

By Philippe Venet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous, chocolate brown silk chiffon afternoon to cocktail dress with intricate detailing in applied embroidery and pleating. Dramatic side swag pleated detail.

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Richilene Heavily Embroidered Beaded Pink Silk Chiffon Evening Dress
Vintage Richilene Heavily Embroidered Beaded Pink Silk Chiffon Evening Dress

Vintage Richilene Heavily Embroidered Beaded Pink Silk Chiffon Evening Dress

By Richilene

Located in Portland, OR

This is an exceptional Richilene New York vintage 1980's formal evening gown in a feather light pink silk chiffon with a heavily embroidered, beaded over bodice with stacked sequins.

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Vintage 1920s Flapper Style Finely Beaded Red Silk Dress W Original Belt
Vintage 1920s Flapper Style Finely Beaded Red Silk Dress W Original Belt

Vintage 1920s Flapper Style Finely Beaded Red Silk Dress W Original Belt

Located in Portland, OR

We adore this beautiful vintage dress from the late 1970's or early 1980's, inspired by the 1920s. When worn without the belt, it looks like a beaded 20's flapper dress and when bel...

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1980s Indian Evening Dresses

Krizia Lime and Aubergine Heavily Beaded Backless Silk Dress with Tulle Overlay
Krizia Lime and Aubergine Heavily Beaded Backless Silk Dress with Tulle Overlay

Krizia Lime and Aubergine Heavily Beaded Backless Silk Dress with Tulle Overlay

By Krizia

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Krizia dress, densely beaded in a graphic print dress. Beading is lime and aubergine colored on an aubergine silk. An unusual layer of tulle covers the beading. Dress ...

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Gianni Versace for Genny silk & silver beads 20s style dress, c.1980s
Vintage Gianni Versace for Genny silk & silver beads 20s style dress, c.1980s

Vintage Gianni Versace for Genny silk & silver beads 20s style dress, c.1980s

By Gianni Versace for Genny

Located in London, GB

The Genny brand was launched in the ‘60s by Arnaldo Girombelli. It became quickly popular representing the main strengths of Made in Italy products, that is great quality and design ...

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Bob Mackie Red Silk Dress With A V Shaped Waistline & Beads and Sequins
Vintage Bob Mackie Red Silk Dress With A V Shaped Waistline & Beads and Sequins

Vintage Bob Mackie Red Silk Dress With A V Shaped Waistline & Beads and Sequins

By Bob Mackie

Located in Portland, OR

The dress has a solid red silk crepe skirt and the bodice is mesh over crepe that is finely beaded with sparkling bugle beads and embellished with red sequins and rhinestones.

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1980s Chinese Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Karl Lagerfeld short evening dress in black silk and golden beads
1980s Karl Lagerfeld short evening dress in black silk and golden beads

1980s Karl Lagerfeld short evening dress in black silk and golden beads

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Paris, FR

KARL LAGERFELD ( Made in France) – Very short evening dress with shoulder straps, composed of black silk embroidered with small gold tone and copper tone beads assembled in rounded a...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

French Tiered Silk + Beaded Soutache Lace Evening Gown
French Tiered Silk + Beaded Soutache Lace Evening Gown

French Tiered Silk + Beaded Soutache Lace Evening Gown

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

This piece features a pale grey and blush colored striped tiered silk skirt with beaded ribbon/soutache lace outer layer.

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

80's Orrier Silk Taffeta Beaded & Embroidered Gown
80's Orrier Silk Taffeta Beaded & Embroidered Gown

80's Orrier Silk Taffeta Beaded & Embroidered Gown

By Paul-Louis Orrier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Breathtaking pastel pink and cream satin taffeta gown. Beaded & embroidered at bodice. Halter ruffled neck, sleeve & hemline. Pleated at line. Bust accommodates up to 38&...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

80s Gucci Black Silk Evening Gown w/Beaded Waist Detail
80s Gucci Black Silk Evening Gown w/Beaded Waist Detail

80s Gucci Black Silk Evening Gown w/Beaded Waist Detail

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1980s dramatic and sexy evening gown by Gucci. With strong shoulders and deep cut neckline. Beaded waistline with dolman sleeves. 100% silk and peek-a-boo back.

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1980s Italian Evening Gowns

1980s Galanos silk wrap style sheath with beaded trim
1980s Galanos silk wrap style sheath with beaded trim

1980s Galanos silk wrap style sheath with beaded trim

By Galanos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1980s James galanos cocktail dress trimmed with embroidery and beads. Silk watercolor floral print in autumnal colors. Thin spaghetti straps with wrap front detail. Lovely lightweig...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Paul Louis Orrier 1980s Silk Beaded Bustier with Pleated Skirt and Scarf Size 4.
Paul Louis Orrier 1980s Silk Beaded Bustier with Pleated Skirt and Scarf Size 4.

Paul Louis Orrier 1980s Silk Beaded Bustier with Pleated Skirt and Scarf Size 4.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Paul Louis Orrier 1980s yellow silk beaded ruched bustier with maxi pleated skirt and long scarf is labeled a size 6 / 8 and fits a size 4. Ladies please go and grab your tape measu...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

1986 Travilla Couture Whitney Houston Design Blue One-Shoulder Beaded Silk Gown
1986 Travilla Couture Whitney Houston Design Blue One-Shoulder Beaded Silk Gown

1986 Travilla Couture Whitney Houston Design Blue One-Shoulder Beaded Silk Gown

By William Travilla, Travilla

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A truly breathtaking and ultra rare 1986 Travilla designer couture blue silk-jersey goddess gown which happened to also be Whitney Houston's choice design for the 28th Grammy Awards ...

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1980s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

RICHILENE c.1980's Blue Silk Chiffon Floral Bead Embroidery Strapless Dress Gown
RICHILENE c.1980's Blue Silk Chiffon Floral Bead Embroidery Strapless Dress Gown

RICHILENE c.1980's Blue Silk Chiffon Floral Bead Embroidery Strapless Dress Gown

By Richilene

Located in Thiensville, WI

RICHILENE c.1980's Blue Silk Chiffon Floral Bead Embroidery Strapless Dress Gown Circa: 1980’s Label(s): Richilene New York Designer: Ilene Pacun & Richard Pacun Style: Strapless g...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

1980 Whimsical Silk Chiffon Polka Dot Dress W/ Colorful Beaded & Sequin Florals
1980 Whimsical Silk Chiffon Polka Dot Dress W/ Colorful Beaded & Sequin Florals

1980 Whimsical Silk Chiffon Polka Dot Dress W/ Colorful Beaded & Sequin Florals

Located in Gresham, OR

A whimsical 1980s polka dot silk chiffon dress with colorful beaded roses at waistband: a fun flurry of patterns with an asymmetrical hemline that shows the lattice-patterned undersk...

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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Mary McFadden Couture Black Silk Beaded & Embroidered Gown - 8 - 1980's
Mary McFadden Couture Black Silk Beaded & Embroidered Gown - 8 - 1980's

Mary McFadden Couture Black Silk Beaded & Embroidered Gown - 8 - 1980's

By Mary McFadden

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mary McFadden Couture Black Silk Beaded & Embroidered Gown - 8 - 1980's. This gown is in excellent vintage condition with some beads missing toward the top/shoulders. The beautif...

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1984 Fabrice Red Silk Sequin & Beaded Cocktail Dress
1984 Fabrice Red Silk Sequin & Beaded Cocktail Dress

1984 Fabrice Red Silk Sequin & Beaded Cocktail Dress

By Fabrice

Located in Studio City, CA

1984 Fabrice red silk cocktail dress with asymmetric pattern of shapes made from black and silver beads and sequins. The dress features a short flounce sleeve, a drop waist with an a...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Victoria Royal Beaded Magenta Silk Taffeta Evening Dress
Victoria Royal Beaded Magenta Silk Taffeta Evening Dress

Victoria Royal Beaded Magenta Silk Taffeta Evening Dress

By Victoria Royal

Located in Atlanta, GA

The fully embellished bodice on this C.1980 Victoria Royal dress is an amazing design of well placed sequins, beads and tulle rosettes.

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1980s Hong Kong Ball Gowns

A Vintage 1990s silk chiffon and beaded party dress by Chloe
A Vintage 1990s silk chiffon and beaded party dress by Chloe

A Vintage 1990s silk chiffon and beaded party dress by Chloe

By Chloé

Located in London, GB

A stunning dress by Chloe, Ser 071 SE 003 105. The dress has a black beaded bodice and silk chiffon skirt, with a black silk tie waist.

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Krizia beaded silk gown
1980s Krizia beaded silk gown

1980s Krizia beaded silk gown

By Krizia

Located in Austin, TX

1980s Krizia beaded silk gown. 27" bust, 27" waist, 32" hips, 58.5" length. Condition: Excellent Size M/ US6/ IT42

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Limited Edition Diane Fres Silk Vintage Boho Dress Beaded Chain Print
Limited Edition Diane Fres Silk Vintage Boho Dress Beaded Chain Print

Limited Edition Diane Fres Silk Vintage Boho Dress Beaded Chain Print

By Diane Freis

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage Diane Fres Limited Edition silk dress! All silk--Features a chain print on bodice, encrusted with sequins and beads. Multiple layers of black chiffon on skirt. Tass...

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1980s Emanuel Emanuel Ungaro Gold Silk Sequin/Beaded Dress Never Worn
1980s Emanuel Emanuel Ungaro Gold Silk Sequin/Beaded Dress Never Worn

1980s Emanuel Emanuel Ungaro Gold Silk Sequin/Beaded Dress Never Worn

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Port Hope, ON

The dress was never worn and is marked "duplicate not for sale". This all silk dress is entirely covered in beads and sequins. Very simple and easy to wear, you will definitely be...

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1980S Blush Pink Hand Beaded Silk Top

1980S Blush Pink Hand Beaded Silk Top

Located in New York, NY

1980S Blush Pink Hand Beaded Silk Top

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Zandra Rhodes Light Blue Hand Printed Sheer Silk Pearl Beaded Dress Museum Piece
Zandra Rhodes Light Blue Hand Printed Sheer Silk Pearl Beaded Dress Museum Piece

Zandra Rhodes Light Blue Hand Printed Sheer Silk Pearl Beaded Dress Museum Piece

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Dame Zandra Rhodes is an iconic British designer who has been designing for the last 50 years. Rhodes considers herself “an artist working in the field of textiles and fashion,” evid...

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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

80s Bob Mackie Evening Gown Embellished Beaded Black Silk Formal Dress Size 10
80s Bob Mackie Evening Gown Embellished Beaded Black Silk Formal Dress Size 10

80s Bob Mackie Evening Gown Embellished Beaded Black Silk Formal Dress Size 10

By Bob Mackie

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This fabulous evening gown was made by Bob Mackie in 1982, around the time he opened his ready-to-wear boutique. Made from black silk, it's covered in tons of black jet beads and fea...

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1980s Chinese Evening Gowns

1980S  Black & Purple Silk Fully Beaded Butterfly Wing Cut-Out Cocktail Dress
1980S  Black & Purple Silk Fully Beaded Butterfly Wing Cut-Out Cocktail Dress

1980S Black & Purple Silk Fully Beaded Butterfly Wing Cut-Out Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

In great shape, lined in silk, some loose beads here and there but over all very good. 1980S Black & Purple Silk Fully Beaded Butterfly Wing Cut-Out Cocktail Dress

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Black Silk with Sequins and Silver Beads Dress with Sash Deco Style Vintage 80s
Black Silk with Sequins and Silver Beads Dress with Sash Deco Style Vintage 80s

Black Silk with Sequins and Silver Beads Dress with Sash Deco Style Vintage 80s

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

We have no idea who made this dress, but its heavy and very detailed with its beading, rhinestones and sequins!! It's reminiscent of something by Halston - however there's only one...

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1980s Indian Evening Dresses

VALENTINO 1980s Red Silk Cocktail Dress with Black Beaded Velvet Size 4-6
VALENTINO 1980s Red Silk Cocktail Dress with Black Beaded Velvet Size 4-6

VALENTINO 1980s Red Silk Cocktail Dress with Black Beaded Velvet Size 4-6

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Valentino cocktail dress is composed of a striking red silk and features a beaded velvet applique. There is a center back button and zipper closure. Comes with belt. In excelle...

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1980S Karl Lagerfeld Chloe Black Hand Beaded Silk Taffeta Giant Bow Cocktail Dr
1980S Karl Lagerfeld Chloe Black Hand Beaded Silk Taffeta Giant Bow Cocktail Dr

1980S Karl Lagerfeld Chloe Black Hand Beaded Silk Taffeta Giant Bow Cocktail Dr

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe

Located in New York, NY

From the iconic and legendary collection which featured the whimsical beaded trompe l'oeil dresses. This gown doesn't need any whimsy to make a bold statement. Instead the look is as...

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Bob Mackie Champagne Silk Gold & Silver Beaded Long Sleeved Evening Gown
Bob Mackie Champagne Silk Gold & Silver Beaded Long Sleeved Evening Gown

Bob Mackie Champagne Silk Gold & Silver Beaded Long Sleeved Evening Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in Studio City, CA

Vintage Bob Mackie champagne-colored all over beaded and sequined evening gown with deco design. IN excellent condition - size tag 8 but fits more like a 6 so please consult measurem...

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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1990s Michael Casey Aquamarine Ombre Silk Goddess Gown W/ Ruched Beaded Bodice

1990s Michael Casey Aquamarine Ombre Silk Goddess Gown W/ Ruched Beaded Bodice

By Michael Casey

Located in Gresham, OR

A sexy 1990s Michael Casey aquamarine color ombre silk goddess gown with ruched and beaded strapless, structured bodice: tucked and gathered over entire bodice, the center beading a...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Bob Mackie Vintage Couture Black Silk Beaded Gown with Unicorn motif. c.1980s.
Bob Mackie Vintage Couture Black Silk Beaded Gown with Unicorn motif. c.1980s.

Bob Mackie Vintage Couture Black Silk Beaded Gown with Unicorn motif. c.1980s.

By Bob Mackie

Located in New York, NY

Bob Mackie Vintage Couture Black Silk Beaded Gown with Unicorn motif. c.1980s. Boat neck gown with hand-sewn black beading throughout the entire dress. Silver and white Unicorn motif...

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Valentino vintage 1980's strapless beaded floral silk train wedding gown dress
Valentino vintage 1980's strapless beaded floral silk train wedding gown dress

Valentino vintage 1980's strapless beaded floral silk train wedding gown dress

By Valentino

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Ivory gown in a strapless sweetheart design that features a mesh bust that is entirely beaded. Three layers, the most underneath layer is lining in what is a synthetic fabric, the s...

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1980s Rainbow Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress

1980s Rainbow Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress

By Naeem Khan

Located in New York, NY

1980s Rainbow Beaded Silk Cocktail Dress

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Neiman Marcus Vintage Blush Silk, Sequin + Beaded Tunic Dress or Top

Neiman Marcus Vintage Blush Silk, Sequin + Beaded Tunic Dress or Top

By Neiman Marcus

Located in Sparks, NV

Delicate blush silk tunic top with a zigzag hem and white flapper-inspired sequin and beadwork. Asymmetric high-low hem and long sleeves. Details: Fully Lined in Silk Back Hoo...

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Vintage Neil Bieff Beaded Silk Plunge Dress

Vintage Neil Bieff Beaded Silk Plunge Dress

By Neil Bieff

Located in Water Mill, NY

Beautiful royal blue silk dress from Neil Bieff. It is covered with blue carnival glass beads and sequins the colors of the rainbow in abstract designs over rows of blue sequins tha...

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Saks Fifth Avenue Vintage Sequin Beaded Silk Flapper Dress

Saks Fifth Avenue Vintage Sequin Beaded Silk Flapper Dress

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in Sparks, NV

Flapper-inspired silk beaded and sequin dress with a V-neck and side slits by Saks Fifth Avenue. Details: Fully Lined Shoulder Pads Can Easily Be Removed If Desired Marked Si...

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Located in Water Mill, NY

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in PUTNEY, NSW

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Silk Beaded Dress 1980 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary silk beaded dress 1980 for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Blue and more. Finding the perfect silk beaded dress 1980 may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Bob Mackie, Fabrice and Oleg Cassini are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Silk Beaded Dress 1980?

On average, a silk beaded dress 1980 on 1stDibs sells for $744, while they’re typically $163 on the low end and $7,500 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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