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Period: 1980s
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Embellished Suede Ensemble, FW 1984
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Three-piece ensemble from Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture, Fall-Winter 1984, consisting of a cropped jacket, high-waisted pencil skirt, and silk wrap blouse. Executed in deep chocol...
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1980s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Comme des Garçons White Blazer and Organza Skirt Bridal Ensemble, FW 1987
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
Bridal ensemble by Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons, from the Fall-Winter 1987 collection. Comprising a sharply tailored, double-breasted cropped jacket in ivory cotton twill, pair...
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1980s Japanese Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
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-sheer, lightweight texture. The design includes long sleeves with extended cuffs and a ...
Category
1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Azzedine Alaia Charcoal Grey Wool Wrap Dress with Belted Waist, FW 1983
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This early Azzedine Alaïa design is crafted from charcoal grey wool, showcasing the designer's signature fitted silhouette. It features a high neckline with a folded collar and long ...
Category
1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Comme Des Garçons Blue Silk and Rayon Draped Dress, FW 1984
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Comme Des Garçons
▪ Creative Director: Rei Kawakubo
▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1984
▪ Fabric: 65% Rayon, 35% Silk
▪ Details: Large asymmetric drapes and tucks sewn with a wh...
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1980s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns
Jean Paul Gaultier Copper Cone Bra Evening Dress and Jacket Ensemble, ss 1987
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Jean Paul Gaultier Copper Evening Dress and Jacket Ensemble
▪ Spring-Summer 1987
▪ Museum Grade
▪ Figure-hugging calf-length dress
▪ C...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Yohji Yamamoto Wide Brim Oversized Runway Hat, ss 1988
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Yohji Yamamoto Runway Hat
▪ Spring-Summer 1988
▪ Woven raffia in black, blue, turquoise, and cream shades
▪ Extra-wide floppy brim, measuring up...
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1980s Japanese Hats
Comme des Garçons Black Lace Bubble Hem Jacket With Ribbon Embroidery, ss 1987
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Comme des Garçons Jacket
▪ Spring-Summer 1987
▪ Constructed from black lace
▪ Cotton ribbon embroidery
▪ Single breasted
▪ Asymmetric bubble hem
▪ Unlined
▪ Size: Sma...
Category
1980s Japanese Jackets
Vivienne Westwood 'Time Machine' tartan wool skirt suit, fw 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood skirt suit
▪ 'Time Machine', Fall-Winter 1988
▪ Green Harris Tweed
▪ Tartan wool in shades of green, blue, purple, red, cream and brown
▪ Single-breasted jacket...
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1980s English Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
John Galliano turquoise knitted 'The Ludic Game' wine cork dress, fw 1985
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano knitted dress
▪ 'The Ludic Game', Fall-Winter 1985
▪ Museum Grade
▪ Hand-knitted using turquoise cotton
▪ The front showca...
Category
1980s English Evening Dresses and Gowns
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black silk taffeta evening dress, ss 1986
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
▪ Chanel evening dress
▪ Creative Director: Karl Lagerfeld
▪ Spring-Summer 1986
▪ Constructed from black silk taffeta
▪ Fitted bodice with horizontal pleats
▪ Asymmetric draped sho...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
John Galliano bottle green bias-cut crêpe evening dress, fw 1988
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano bias-cut evening dress
▪ 'Hairclips' Fall-Winter 1988;
▪ One of Galliano's first bias-cut evening dresses which would later become a recurrent theme throughout his c...
Category
1980s English Evening Dresses and Gowns
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture brown suede and fur cocoon coat, fw 1983
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
▪ Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture cocoon coat
▪ Fall-Winter 1983
▪ Constructed from brown suede
▪ Beaver fur trim
▪ Oversized fit
▪ Structured shoulders
▪ Silk lining
▪ Size a...
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1980s French Coats and Outerwear
Jean Paul Gaultier black knitted wool caged corset sweater dress, fw 1989
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Jean Paul Gaultier sweater dress
▪ Fall-Winter 1989
▪ Constructed from black ribbed-knit wool
▪ Turtle neck
▪ Caged skirt made up of a lattice of corse...
Category
1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vivienne Westwood black leather headband with light up Satyr horns, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood black leather headband
▪ 'Britain Must Go Pagan', Spring-Summer 1988
▪ Battery-powered light-up acrylic Satyr horns
▪ Unlabelled show piece
▪ First seen on the c...
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1980s French Hats
Vivienne Westwood red leather headband with light up Satyr horns, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood red leather headband
▪ 'Britain Must Go Pagan', Spring-Summer 1988
▪ Battery-powered light-up acrylic Satyr horns
▪ Unlabelled show piece
▪ First seen on the cov...
Category
1980s English Hats
Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren 'Buffalo' coat, fw 1982
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Worlds End sheepskin 'Buffalo' coat
▪ Designed by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
▪ Nostalgia of Mud, Fall-Winter 1982
▪ Museum piece
▪ Constr...
Category
1980s English Coats and Outerwear
Vivienne Westwood x Malcolm McLaren x Keith Haring 'Witches' skirt suit, fw 1983
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren in collaboration with Keith Haring
▪ Constructed from knit jersey in neon pink and dark grey
▪ Keith Haring woven imagery of smi...
Category
1980s English Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Azzedine Alaia gold printed silk evening dress, ss 1987
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaïa evening dress
▪ Gold abstract printed silk
▪ Plunging neckline
▪ Drawstring fastenings at the waist
▪ Finely pleated sk...
Category
1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vivienne Westwood red velvet strapless corset, fw 1989
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood strapless corset
▪ Museum piece
▪ Red velvet
▪ Olive lamé bra with wired piping
▪ Center-front zipper
▪ Size XS/S
▪ F...
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1980s English Corsets
Azzedine Alaia black acetate knit evening dress with train, fw 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia evening dress
▪ Black acetate knit
▪ Button-up collar with low-cut neckline
▪ Leg of mutton sleeves
▪ Open-knit detail on the hips
▪ ...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Dolce & Gabbana black jersey maxi dress with adjustable button closures, fw 1987
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
▪ Early and rare Dolce & Gabbana floor-length dress
▪ Black triacetate jersey
▪ Loong sleeves
▪ Multiple buttons and elastic loops intended to be used to transform the dress into v...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren grey smock dress, ss 1983
By Worlds End, Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ A rare Worlds End grey cotton smock dress
▪ Designed by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
▪ Tain panel at the front skirt which can be worn as a shawl
▪ Drawstring neckline
...
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1980s English Day Dresses
Azzedine Alaïa green and black wool jersey wrap dress, fw 1982
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaïa wool jersey wrap dress
▪ Green long-sleeve bodice
▪ Black knee-length wrap skirt
▪ Black patent leather straps with metal buckle
▪ Press studs at the center-back o...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Azzedine Alaia bronze acetate knit bandage skirt and bodysuit set, ss 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Important Azzedine Alaia acetate-knit skirt and bodysuit set
▪ Fitted bodysuit with criss-cross straps
▪ Bandage knee-length skirt
▪ Open side with la...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Galitzine Couture black lace and ostrich feather evening dress, c. 1980
By Irene Galitzine
Located in London, GB
▪ Galitzine Couture black lace evening dress
▪ Ostrich feather skirt with black velvet bow appliqués
▪ Built-in cups
▪ Size approx. FR 38 - UK...
Category
1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Azzedine Alaia black leather jacket and skirt set, fw 1983
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Rare Azzedine Alaia black leather jacket and skirt set
▪ Wide-cut bolero jacket with open front and draped lapels
▪ Fitted pencil skirt wit...
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1980s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren toga dress, ss 1982
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ A rare Worlds End toga dress
▪ Designed by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren
▪ Cotton-jersey bodice
▪ Open sides with ties to the waist
▪ Asymmetric sleeves
▪ Cream and ora...
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1980s English Evening Dresses and Gowns
Comme des Garcons Autumn-Winter 1989 black jersey smocked skirt
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo
Located in London, GB
Comme des Garcons Autumn-Winter 1989 black jersey smocked skirt with silver metal zipper
Category
1980s Japanese Skirts
Azzedine Alaia navy knitted virgin wool bodycon hooded dress, fw 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia knitted virgin wool dress
▪ Single zip fastening circles the body starting at the right hip and ending at the left breast
▪ Integr...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Gianni Versace beaded halterneck corset bra with crystal embellishment, fw 1989
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianni Versace silk corset bra
▪ Fully beaded with black and clear beads
▪ Crystal embellishment
▪ Halterneck
▪ Hook fastenings at centre back
▪ IT 4...
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1980s Italian Corsets
Vivienne Westwood denim 'Mini-Crini' skirt, ss 1985
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood denim 'Mini-Crini' skirt
▪ Made with recycled Levi's denim jeans
▪ Plastic boning
▪ Waist 28 inch
▪ Spring-Summer 1985
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1980s British Skirts
Comme des Garcons navy blue cotton gathered tunic-style dress, ss 1984
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
▪ Comme des Garcons cotton tunic-like dress
▪ Navy blue ground with white brush stroke-like print
▪ Slit armholes
▪ Irregular stitches at the front creating a gathered effect
▪ One ...
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1980s Japanese Day Dresses
Gianni Versace yellow oroton metal chainmail evening mini dress, fw 1984
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianni Versace Yellow checkered Oroton chainmail evening mini dress
▪ 100% Aluminium, 100% Silk
▪ Amber crystal embellishments
▪ Ruched side seam with leg slit
▪ Built-in waist ...
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vivienne Westwood veiled raffia boater hat, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood raffia boater hat
▪ Black grosgrain ribbon with bow
▪ Black fishnet veil
▪ Size Medium
▪ Spring-Summer 1988
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1980s British Hats
Gianni Versace multicoloured oroton metal chainmail evening tunic, fw 1984
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
▪ Gianni Versace multicoloured Oroton chainmail evening tunic
▪ 100% Aluminium, 100% Silk
▪ Wide sleeves
▪ Silk trim
▪ Size Small - Medium
▪ Fall-Winter 1984
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1980s Italian Blouses
Yohji Yamamoto navy and black knitted wool oversized sweater, fw 1984
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
▪ Yohji Yamamoto navy and black knitted sweater
▪ 90% Wool, 5% Cotton, 5% Polyurethane
▪ Extremely oversized fit
▪ Labelled size medium
▪ Fall-Winter 1984
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1980s Japanese Sweaters
Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts, ss 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts
▪ Wide sleeves
▪ Black thin striped print
▪ Ascending hemline
▪ Slit at centre back
▪ Mat...
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Comme des Garçons grey rayon blouse and wrap skirt set, 1984
By Comme des Garçons
Located in London, GB
▪ Comme des Garçons grey skirt suit
▪ Loose fit blouse with deep neckline
▪ Maxi wrap skirt with cut-out panel
▪ Can be worn in multiple ways
▪ One ...
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1980s Japanese Skirt Suits
Jean Paul Gaultier multicoloured satin evening robe and cummerbund, fw 1984
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jena Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Jean Paul Gaultier multicoloured satin evening robe
▪ Matching pleated cummerbund with snap buttons
▪ Black wool fitted sleeves
▪ IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
▪ Fall-Winter 1984
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1980s Italian Jackets
Azzedine Alaia apricot acetate stirrup pant suit, fw 1985
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine apricot knitted pant suit
▪ 100% Acetate
▪ Loose cut sweater with wide sleeve
▪ High waisted pants with stirrups
▪ Size Medium
▪ Fall...
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1980s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Vivienne Westwood black wool 'Bride of Fortune' beret, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood black wool beret
▪ Gold 'Bride of Fortune' lettering
▪ Designed for the 'Choice' tour with Sara Stockbridge
▪ Collaboration with Kangol
▪ Spring-Summer 1988
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1980s British Berets
BodyMap black viscose cotton jersey maxi dress, c. 1980s
Located in London, GB
▪ BodyMap black jersey maxi dress
▪ 52% Viscose, 48% Cotton
▪ Three front button fastenings belted at the hips
▪ High neck with elastic collar
▪ Size Medium
▪ c. 1980s
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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns
Azzedine Alaia copper acetate bandage skirt and bodysuit, ss 1986
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia copper bandage skirt and bodysuit
▪ 100% Acetate
▪ Eight connecting panels
▪ Skin bearing lace-up string fastening
▪ Halterneck bodysuit
▪ Size Small
▪ Sprin...
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1980s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Margiela grey wool jersey sweater with inverted darts, fw 1989
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
▪ Margiela grey wool jersey sweater
▪ 100% Wool
▪ Inverted darts and seams
▪ Scoop neckline
▪ FR 40 - UK 12
▪ Fall-Winter 1989
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1980s Italian Sweaters
Men's Jean Paul Gaultier black wool blazer jacket with caged sleeves, ss 1989
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Men's Jean Paul Gaultier black double-breasted blazer jacket
▪ 100% Wool
▪ Caged sleeves
▪ Peak lapels
▪ Provenance: Pete Burns (1959–2016)
▪ Size 48
▪ S...
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1980s Italian Blazers
Men's Jean Paul Gaultier gold lurex zip-up vest, fw 1985
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Men's Jean Paul Gaultier zip-up vest
▪ Metallic gold and black Lurex knit
▪ 55% Cotton, 21% Polyester, 19% Nylon, 5% Elastane
▪ Fringed hem
▪ Size 48
▪ Fall-Winter 1985
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1980s Italian Sweaters
Vivienne Westwood red wool double-breasted blazer dress, fw 1989
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood red double-breasted blazer dress
▪ 100% Wool
▪ Shawl lapel
▪ Fourteen gold orb buttons
▪ 'Voyage to Cythera' collection
▪ FR 4...
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1980s British Day Dresses
Men's Vivienne Westwood blue and white polka dot denim pant suit, SS 1985
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Men's Vivienne Westwood 'Mini-Crini' pant suit
▪ Blue denim with large white polka dots
▪ Loose cut zip-up jacket
▪ Straight leg jeans
▪ Size Large
▪ Spring-Summer 1985
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1980s British Trouser Pant Suits
Gianni Versace black Oroton chainmail evening blouse, fw 1983
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace black Oroton chainmail evening blouse with scoop neckline and jewelled front snap-button fastenings.
Fall-Winter 1983
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1980s Italian Blouses
Issey Miyake blue rayon harem pant suit, c. 1985
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
Issey Miyake Permanente, blue rayon knitted pant suit comprising: sweater with two long panels which drape around the toros fastening with two buttons on the hips, harem style pants ...
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1980s Japanese Trouser Pant Suits
Benjamin Fourrures blue fox fur coat, c. 1980
Located in London, GB
Benjamin Fourrures blue fox fur coat constructed with diagonal panels.
c. 1980
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1980s Swiss Coats and Outerwear
John Galliano grey rayon checked Blanche Dubois bustled coat dress, ss 1988
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano London; grey rayon Prince of Wales check coat dress. Bustled skirt falling in polonaise drapes, gathering into a band at the hem - c...
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1980s British Day Dresses
John Galliano grey linen oversized button-up shirt, ss 1985
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano grey linen oversized button-up shirt with ruffled trim on cuffs and pocket.
Afghanistan Repudiates Western Ideals, Spring-Summer 1985
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1980s British Shirts
Yohji Yamamoto brown knitted wool oversized cardigan and sweater, fw 1984
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in London, GB
Yohji Yamamoto brown knitted wool oversized cardigan and turtleneck sweater.
Fall-Winter 1984
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1980s Japanese Sweaters
Jean Paul Gaultier purple and black satin jacket, fw 1986
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier purple and black striped satin oversized jacket with ribbed wool cuffs and collar, two front pockets and zip fastenings.
Fall-Winter 1986
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1980s Jackets
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...
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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns
Jean Paul Gaultier blue wool and velvet cape jacket, skirt and scarf, fw 1984
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier blue wool ensemble comprising: cape jacket with black velvet sleeves and large button fastening, ruched ankle length skirt and matching scarf.
Fall-Winter 1984
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1980s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Vivienne Westwood tweed and denim 'time machine' jacket and mini skirt, fw 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood blue tweed and denim 'Time Machine' ensemble comprising: signature 'Armour' Jacket and orb logo micro mini skirt.
Fall-Winter 1988
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1980s British Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Jean Paul Gaultier black wool dress with tasseled and sequin sleeves, fw 1985
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier black ribbed wool turtle neck maxi dress with velvet, sequin and tasseled sleeves.
Fall-Winter 1985
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
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