Evening Dresses and Gowns

Circa 1980 France Elegant Givenchy Couture evening dress dating from the early 1980s. Low-rise skirt with pointed cut-out front and ruffles in black silk taffeta. Fitted bustier wit...

A lovely vintage silk dress by Bruce Oldfield Couture. The dress is in a black, white and grey print , with a central back zip and elbow length sleaves with button detail. It is li...

Corset 2-piece dress by Jean Paul Gaultier! Top + skirt set! The top has front corset with 2x8 holes. The skirt closes by a back corset with 2x7 holes. JUNIOR GAULTIER buttons. Elast...

Flora Kung blue silk wrap Selma dress. Bias-cut skirt. Elastic waist true wrap. Easy fit. Original print on Flora's original geo silk jacquard. Size 4 17" from shoulder to waist, 27...

Cocktail dress in leopard print. Zip in the middle back + hook&eye. Pocket on both side. Black rayon lining only inside the skirt. SIZE 38 (Fr) 8 (Us) M

Gorgeous 1980s MARY MCFADDEN for NEIMAN MARCUS royal blue fortuny pleated evening gown ! Features Avant Garde ruffle sleeves. Thousands...

Guy Laroche green silk dress featuring a wrap effect, a jacquard ground with a dot print, 3/4 sleeve length. Composition: 100% Silk Circa 1980s Estimated size 38fr/US6 /UK10 In goo...

Beautiful 1940s black crepe dress with gold sequin applique. Shoulder pads help hold the shape of the top gathered sleeve and a hip drape deta...

Elegant 1940's Draped Silk Crepe One Shoulder Gown with ruffled scarf. Draped bodice extends into shoulder with bralette stitched inside for support. Full skirt with panels at each s...

Fantastic Mila Schon couture evening dress. Figure silhouette with a fluffy tutu. Additional information: Fabric: 100% SE Size: XS, 38 Waist: 62 cm / 24.4″ Hips: 82 cm / 32.2″ Chest...

GIANNI VERSACE 1984 VINTAGE FLOVER PRINT PATTERN DRESS Sleeveless V-Neck Zip closure Content: 100% silk Size IT 38 - US 2/4 Pre-owned, excellent condition! 100% authentic guara...

▪ Archival Jean Paul Gaultier slip dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1992 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Sage green silk with allover ivory polkad...

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...

This dress is based on an original design by Gianni Versace of a stage costume for Zizi Jeanmaire for the dance production 'Java Forever' at the Bouffes du Nord in Paris, 1988. The e...

This rare vintage Comme des Garcons dress is from the 1985 runway collection. This avant garde black wool challis dress is vertically p...

Asymmetrical cocktail dress in burgundy taffetas and devoured velvet. Fabric rose on the right shoulder and zip on the same side on the waist. Wrap skirt and bow on the left hips. No...

Early Versace for the label Istante, before he started his own fashion house. This bondage dress with leather shoulder straps, gold studs and silk sheath...

Sexy, yet classic late 80s Black Tie OLEG CASSINI black beaded mini dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn seed beads throughout the front and ...

Circa 1980 France Electric blue lycra jersey evening gown by Loris Azzaro Couture dating from the 1980s. Sheath dress with large plunging neckline and back zip. Bustier with asymme...

Vintage Emanuel Ungaro brown velvet cocktail dress with 1980s power shoulders and golden buttons. The velvet fabric on this Ungaro vintage dress is incredibly soft. The buttons open ...

Typical of Yves Saint Laurent's 1980s style, this silk dress is in a lovely iridescent blue with a black floral print. There is a black velvet trim on the collar as well as a velvet ...

A wonderful vintage dress by Donald Campbell, in a blue, gold and rust coloured fabric . The dress is sleeveless, with a v neckline and a central back zip.

Silver and black sequin bustier cocktail dress. SIZE S

Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection Croisière '84. Black floral motif lace Evening Gown with pink satin sash, fully lined.

Circa 1985 France Beautiful Haute Couture ensemble by the House of Lanvin consisting of a cardinal purple silk velvet top and a grey taffeta skirt. Bustier with a large bare back n...

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent silk bustier dress with draping on the chest. The perfect dress for an evening out. The inner corset tightly fixes the bustier on the chest. Fabric: 100%...

Draped cocktail dress with animal print . 100 % silk. No lining. Shoulder pads. Wrapped on the bust. Zip middle back + hook&eye . SIZE 48 (It) 44 (Fr) 14 (Us)

A fun and easy to wear vintage dress in black and gold lace. The dress has a side zip fastening , is fully lined and has a round neckline and backline. Best worn loose. Measurements:...

1980s Pink draped cocktail Thierry Mugler Couture dress featuring a knot detailing, an asymmetric hem, flared skirt, concealed side zip fastening. In good vintage condition. Made in ...

Circa 1982 France Amazing short safari-style dress in buff-coloured suede by Emanuel Ungaro Parallèle dating from the early 1980s. Straight cut with puffed sleeves and stitched inserts. Beige stretch knit with turtleneck effect collar and cuffs. Two slit pockets on the side and a thin integrated belt to tie for a blouson effect. Cream nylon lining and Ungaro Parallèle Paris logo label, size 10 Made in Italy. Dry-cleaned suede with no soiling apart from a slight structural patina of the suede skin. No defects to report. Good overall structural condition. Dimensions: Equivalent size M France...

Multicolor printed balloon bustier dress. Stiff fabric inside the skirt to keep the volume. Zip in the middle back and hook&eye. Boned on the side. No fabric tag but probably rayon....

A rare unworn 1940s dress in purple silk from Lilli Ann. It has an asymmetrical front neckline with a V in back, short sleeves and a straight skirt with a back kick pleat. The dres...

Circa 1985 France Disco ball gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer Boutique numbered 302451 in silver silk and polyester lamé. Blousante dress with batwing sleeves and Mao collar with a plun...

Amazing vintage handmade sleeveless caftan, black color with pink rim threads. Circa 1980's. The kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand. This authentic caftan has b...

One-piece dress with tulip skirt. Silk-lined bodice for a blouson effect. Puff sleeve. Easy to wear and flattering. Yellow and purple lupines flowers on pink, printed on Flora's orig...

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 costume designer, who also did clothes for Saks Fifth Avenue for celebrities and the rich and famous in Hollywood. This was ordered at the Beverly Hills store and never worn by our Palm Springs California client. The most beautiful color of a light taupe crepe silk and nude color lace that is completely beat it by hand.. Rare to find a evening dress of this quality in size 16. The dress has enough hem to make the deess longer by at least 3”. It is not even pressed with any crease. to show if it is lengthened. A stand out dress that looks as expensive as it was (over $2500). William TRAVILLA Bio: The man who draped a fringed Idaho potato sack on Marilyn Monroe for a famous snapshot - proving that she looked good in anything - was born on Catalina Island off the California coast on March 22 1920. He studied at the Chouinard School of Art in L.A., showing a precocious talent for drawing fashion design from an early age. By the time he was sixteen, he made money by selling sketches of costume designs for showgirls he had studied at burlesque houses. Found unfit for wartime duties due to flat feet, William Travilla made his way to Hollywood and signed his first contract as costume designer at Columbia in 1941. However, during his two-year tenure he received rather few assignments and left disillusioned. Little work came his way during the next few years, until, in 1946, he was spotted in a nightclub (selling travel sketches of the South Pacific) by the actress Ann Sheridan, who became an instant admirer of his work. Sheridan persuaded Travilla to become her personal costume designer at Warner Brothers. This didn't quite come to pass, though he did design her gowns for Nora Prentiss (1947). More importantly, he notched up his first major success by winning the Academy Award for the lavish and colourful costumes of Adventures of Don Juan (1948) in conjunction with Leah Rhodes and Marjorie Best. After his three year contract was up, Travilla went on to 20th Century Fox, for what would become the most productive period of his career in the film business. At the same time, he set up his own high end fashion salon, Travilla Inc., in Los Angeles, creating several collections of elegant, award-winning designs. Travilla dressed many established stars, from Marlene Dietrich and Joan Crawford, to Loretta Young. However, he is chiefly remembered for the iconic gowns...

Galanos was *THE* premier American Couturier, America's answer to high French couture for much of the 20th century. Immaculately constructed, this vintage 1980s Galanos demi-couture ...

Long black&white evening bustier dress in silk jacquard and silk chiffon. Boned, zip on the left side , gros-grain on the waist band. Split in the middle back: 40cm Gros-grain wais...

Quintessential Timeless Retro Satin Glamour Gown from the 1940's. Of Silk Satin with twist detail at waist which extends onto hips with horsehair supported bands. Strong shoulders wi...

This lovely 2 piece dress or suit is from Albert Nipon and we think it's fabulous! We have developed such a new appreciation for Albert Nipon and have been searching for his earlier ...

Iconic Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" black velvet cocktail dress with a v-neckline accentuated by a black satin tiered ruffle. The dress has pouf detail at the shoulder of the sle...

Presenting a fabulous bright green linen Gianni Versace Couture dress, designed by Gianni Versace. Debuting in the the Spring/Summer 1989 runway presentation, this vibrant mini dress features petal-style sleeves and is made complete with ruched chiffon that wraps around the waist from the bust to tie at the lower back. The masterful draping emphasizes the curves of the wearer in true Versace fashion! This rare late 1980s Gianni Versace runway dress...

Vintage Vicky Tiel 1980s couture cocktail dress in silk with a ruched bodice and ruffle details. The dress is crafted in 100% silk and was made in Fra...

Yves Saint Laurent runway vintage black evening dress, Fall-winter 1987-1988 show. A flowing dress of incredible beauty, accurately reflecting the style of the great couturier. Sho...

Stunning and elegant Moroccan caftan with silver metallic Moorish floral damask brocade. Hand made in Morocco great to use for a black tie party or to go to the Opera. Wear it as a c...

A fun silk party dress by Max Mara. The dress is a silk tafetta fabric in a soft gold colour. It has a side zip opening, gatering on both sides with frill an...

Sexy 1980s FENDISSIME by Fendi / Karl Lagerfeld black and silver leather suede dress. Hand painted bodice in silver looks like studs. Flattering body on fit. Hidden zipper up the bac...

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...

A chic and edgy vintage crepe dress by Claude Montana. The dress has one shoulder, is fully lined and has a 25' slit at the front. Made in Italy, size 42/8. Measurements: Bust 36/7,...

Floaty Hanae Mori Haute Couture Chiffon Caftan Gown from the 1980's. Signature, dreamy cloud and sea gull silk chiffon print is used for a caftan...

80s Galanos Purple Lace Cocktail Dress. Lace bodice with iridescent taffeta pleated skirt. Zippers at wrists. Fully lined bodice. Zips up the back.

A stunning black velvet cocktail dress by Giorgio Armani, Armani Collezionni line. The dress has a v neckline with a crossover front, puf...

AZZEDINE ALAIA Vintage 1980's navy knitted tiered ruffles plunge neck dress Reference: TGAS/C01665 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Collection: ...

Black silk bustier dress with off-white polka dots designed by Giorgio Armani dating to the late 1980's, early 1990's. Italian size 38. Best fits a ...

Claude Montana black wrap dress with an optional choice to wear as a coat iss accented with velvet as ties and finished with gold hardware caps on ...

1980s blue sequinned maxi gown by Casadei, a heritage Italian shoe brand that also briefly forayed into luxury fashion during the 80s and 90s. These colle...

This iconic Yves Saint Laurent dress is in a fine floral silk in shades of dove grey and pink on a black background with black velvet trim at the cuffs, yoke and over the shoulders. ...

Amazing 1980s DIANE FREIS novelty heart paisley psychedelic print dress ! Black tassel ties at center don’t neck. Simply slips over the head and st...