Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9

Alfred Bosand 1980s Black One Shoulder Asymmetric Gown with Rhinestone Bow

About the Item

Amazing vintage one sleeved black asymmetric dress by New York designer Alfred Bosand, circa 1980s. Full skirt with a single puffed sleeve. Very avant-garde in style, even for today! Rhinestones set in prongs create a fun bow design at bust. Dress is beautifully hand finished. Alfred studied at Pratt and The Fashion Academy and designed for several other designers before opening his 57th avenue workshop and showroom, which he maintained through his retirement in 1986. His gowns retailed at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and other high end boutiques. He dressed many celebrities and created the wardrobes for a decade of Miss Americas through the 1960s. Fabric unknown, feels like a mid-weight silk satin. Skirt lined in a light organza-like fabric to hold shape. Made in USA. Shown on a size 2 dress form, best fits an extra small. See measurements. (No size label, likely custom.) Bust (underarm to underarm) 31". Waist 26". Hip open. Length (shoulder seam to hem) 57 1/2". Very good condition, gently worn with no major flaws to note. One rhinestone reads slightly duller than the others in real life, and one has been replaced with a stone of slightly different cut (both extremely hard to notice unless hunting for, see closeups.)
  • Designer:
  • Brand:
  • Dimensions:
    Marked Size: 0/2, XS (US)Bust: 31 in (78.74 cm)Waist: 26 in (66.04 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 57.5 in (146.05 cm)
  • Style:
    1980s (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Tiny bit of wear at rhinestones, no major flaws.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU354221580952
More From This SellerView All
  • Victoria Royal Black and Gold Embellished Beaded Tassel Gown Long Sleeve
    By Victoria Royal
    Located in San Francisco, CA
    Amazing long sleeve black Victoria Royal Ltd. full length gown with gold bead embellishment at bodice and sleeves. Gold ribbon trim at hem and tiny gold tassels adorn the bottom. Bac...
    Category

    1960s Chinese Evening Dresses

  • New Emilio Pucci Purple Knit Stretch Sheath Dress
    By Emilio Pucci
    Located in San Francisco, CA
    Emilio Pucci Purple stretch knit dress with boat neck and H shaped panel detail at front. Back zip and hook and eye. Branded 'Pucci' at zipper. Please no...
    Category

    2010s Italian Casual Dresses

  • Moschino Couture Waist of Money Red Sleeveless Shift Dress, 1991
    By Moschino, Moschino Couture
    Located in San Francisco, CA
    1991 Moschino Couture! red sleeveless shift dress with “Waist of Money” embroidered around the waist in gold. Zips at both side and back. 55% acetate, 45% rayon. Fully lined in 60...
    Category

    1990s Italian Shift Dresses

  • 1960s Ferdinando Sarmi Black Maxi Length Ruffle Neck Dress with Ribbon Belt
    By Sarmi
    Located in San Francisco, CA
    Vintage 1960s Sarmi black floor length dress with a low cut neck surrounded by a layered ruffle and a ribbon bow belt at waist. Back zip. No ...
    Category

    1960s Unknown Maxi Dresses

  • Moschino Couture VIP Black Gold Sequin Dress, 1990s
    By Moschino
    Located in San Francisco, CA
    One of Franco Moschino's most iconic designs! Vintage 1990 black dress with gold sequin "VIP" embellishment. Back zip. Dress 55% acetate, 45% rayon. Fully lined in 60% acetate, 40%...
    Category

    1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

  • Oscar de la Renta Runway Teal Green Blue Silk Basket Weave Cocktail Dress
    By Oscar De La Renta
    Located in San Francisco, CA
    Oscar de la Renta teal dress in a gorgeous woven silk with dramatic pleating and an unfinished hem (stitched but not folded) detail. Back zip and hook and eye. Look 29 on the Spring...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

You May Also Like
  • ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2018 Red Cut-Out Gown XS
    By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
    Located in Berlin, BE
    ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2018 Red Cut-Out Gown Brand: Alexander McQueen Designer: Sarah Burton Collection / Year: 2018 Fabric: Viscose / Silk Color: Red Size: ...
    Category

    2010s Italian Evening Gowns

  • New LANVIN Duchesse Satin Vintage Gray Long Wedding Celebrity Gown US 2 4 FR 36
    By Lanvin Paris
    Located in Goshen, KY
    Size: French 36 Brand: LANVIN Color: Light Dove Gray Season: Vintage Features: Strapless sweetheart neckline Draped detail throughout Ruffle detail at side Belt at waist Long leng...
    Category

    2010s Wedding Dresses

  • Vintage 1950's Neymar Couture Duchess Satin & Beaded Gown UK 4 US 0
    Located in Cheltenham, GB
    A once in a lifetime piece, this original 1950's Neymar Couture duchess satin gown, in the most sumptuous shade of cream, showcases true craftsmanship i...
    Category

    1950s Ball Gowns

  • Vintage Early 1940's Crimson Red Satin Evening Dress UK 10-12 US 6-8
    Located in Cheltenham, GB
    This breathtaking early 1940's crimson satin dress, rendered in a full circle cut and tailored to perfection, is the perfect piece for that special occasion. The V shaped neckline...
    Category

    1940s Evening Dresses

  • Vintage 1930's Pleated & Ruched Amber Satin Dress UK 10 US 6
    Located in Cheltenham, GB
    A beauty to behold, this original 1930's satin dress rendered in the most sumptuous shade of amber satin, is the perfect statement piece for your special occasion wardrobe. The rou...
    Category

    1930s Evening Dresses

  • Vintage 1960's yellow sequin beaded cocktail dress wiggle dress UK 12 US 8
    Located in Cheltenham, GB
    This breathtaking 1960's yellow knitted wool dress, embellished in its entirety with clear iridescent sequins, and finished with floral beaded details in yellow rocaille beads, and i...
    Category

    1960s Cocktail Dresses

Featured in Design ValuesView All
  • Modern Fine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rectangular Link Bracelet
    Located in Poitiers, FR
    Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This fine pre-owned yellow gold bracelet features interlocking rectangular links. The clasp is a spring ring. Length : 18,5 cm ...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Modern Bracelets

    Materials

    Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

  • TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .12ct Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace
    By Tiffany & Co.
    Located in Los Angeles, CA
    TIFFANY & Co. Platinum .12ct Solitaire Diamond Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" Pendant: 3.25mm wide Diamond: round brilliant diamond, carat total weight .12 Hallmark: "©...
    Category

    2010s American Pendant Necklaces

    Materials

    Diamond, Platinum

  • GIA Certified Peter Suchy Diamond Halo Rose Gold Engagement Ring
    By Peter Suchy
    Located in Stamford, CT
    Peter Suchy Vintage Inspired 14k rose gold halo Diamond engagement ring. GIA certified .51ct center Diamond F, SI1, surrounded by 0.25ct of F, VS full cut Diamonds. 1 round brillian...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

    Materials

    Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

  • Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Lapis Lazuli Bow Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
    By Van Cleef & Arpels
    Located in Holland, PA
    18k Yellow Gold Diamond Lapis Lazuli Bow Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 20 diamond VVS1 clarity, G color total weight .10ct Details: Necklace Length: 15.5'' Pendant: 15mm x...
    Category

    20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

    Materials

    Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

  • Cartier Love Earring Yellow Gold 12mm Single
    By Cartier
    Located in Aventura, FL
    Cartier LOVE single earring, yellow gold 750/1000. Diameter 12 mm. Sold individually. Details: Brand: Cartier Style: Love Earring Material: Yellow Gold (750/1000) Diameter: 12mm The...
    Category

    21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Hoop Earrings

    Materials

    Yellow Gold

Recently Viewed

View All