1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Stunning rare Thierry Mugler dress, 'African Summer' Spring Summer Collection 1988. A fabulous example of his iconic style, which often played with structure and form to create strik...

A stunning wedding kimono dating from the 1980s . In red shot silk with gold thread detail in the design of Cranes, Ume,/ Plum Blossom and Bamboo. Crane...

Circa 1990 Italy A Gucci velvet and silver lamé asymmetric tube dress. Wide herringbone patterns of metallic threads. Sleeve on the left side of the cape, cape point on the right si...

Fall Winter 1981-1982 Collection France Amazing evening dress in embroidered silk chiffon by Louis Féraud Haute Couture from the 1981-1982 collection. Loose blousante dress with pu...

Museum worthy collectors piece. The extremey rare Thierry Mugler Flower Petal dress, light grey and neon orange colours. An iconic example of the famous d...

A good 1970s black slip dress by British heritage brand Frank Usher, perfect for a black tie or cocktail event. It has spaghetti straps, and a fitted bodice with a V neck front. The ...

Circa 1985/1990 France Ted Lapidus dress in thick printed silk satin. Artistic graphic of black lines on a white background, imitating thin and large brush strokes. Closes with fiv...

S H O W S T O P P E R! Iconic extremely rare Thierry Mugler Haute Couture Evening Gown, Museum worthy Collectors Piece. DRAMA PURE! The most...

Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection Museum worth Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhinestone details....

Giorgio di Sant' Angelo, celebrated for his trailblazing designs, created wrap tops that featured on one of Vogue's most memorable covers. These tops were showcased in the January 19...

Evening dress in black beaded guipure and red satin. Boned bustier inside the dress with padded bra and hook&eye closure in the middle back. Hidden Zip closure on the skirt in the mi...

White asymmetrical evening dress with rhinestone embellishment . No fabric composition tag but probably polyester. Bow on the left shoulder with rhinestone. Zip on the left side +...

Brown wool knit dress with sequin and beads embroideries . SIZE M

Grey wool and angora knit dress with beads and leather patches ( with python pattern) Knit composition: 70% wool, 20% angora, 10% nylon. Shoulder-pads. NEW WITH TAG SIZE M

Black cocktail dress in Fortuny pleats . Fabric: 100% polyester. The fortuny Pleated fabric is a signature choice for Pierre Labiche’s design. Shoulder-pad. Zip and hook&eye in the m...

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 ...

Lanvin - Long dress with harlequin patterns in red, white, light blue, and navy blue tones. Size 36FR. Additiional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 44 ...

This arresting 1980s crimson silk cocktail dress by Gianfranco Ferre is of excellent quality and features a show-stopping design. The piece combines stylish simplicity with flamboyan...

Black rayon cocktail dress with rhinestone beads fringes embellishement around the waist on a tulle lay. Invisible zip in the middle back, hook&eye and snap ( to hold the back of t...

Louis Feraud - (Made in Germany) Blue pleated bustier dress. Size 40FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 41 cm - Length: about 80 cm Selle...

Lanvin - (Made in France) Black velvet dress ornamented with lace and embroidered with black pearls. 42FR size indicated. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dim...

Museum worthy piece of Fashion History A fabulous extremely rare Thierry Mugler evening gown. Very beautiful old Hollywood vibes. Assuming FW1986 Collection as the black velvet and c...

Valens Haute Couture - Black dress embroidered with velvet and tulle. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimens...

Museum worthy piece of Fashion History The iconic Thierry Mugler Stingray Dress SS 1989 Collection. Famously worn at the legendary Les Atlantes Runwayshow by Dianne Brill. A Signatu...

Introducing an exquisite piece of fashion history: the iconic Azzedine Alaïa nude soft leather dress from the Spring-Summer 1981 collection. Crafted with meticulous attention to deta...

Circa 1980 France Elegant black silk velvet Chasuble evening dress by Madame Grès Haute Couture (attributed to) dating from the 1980s. Minimalist Chasuble cut with two large triang...

Black velvet bustier evening dress with furs around the waist. No fabric tag composition but the lining is probably in rayon and the fur is fox. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back....

Photographed by Richard Avedon for the Spring-Summer 1987 ADV campaign (see picture 2), this rare 80's Gianni Versace dress has still its original tag attached together with its reta...

Purple silk bustier cocktail dress with bow and pleated skirt. Orange silk lining and petticoat. Draped on the bust. Boned. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. SIZE XS

Black velvet and wool cocktail dress.Shoulder pads. Zip on the cuffs. Bow on the top middle front. Rayon lining. Size 42 / L

This is a fine and rare runway documented Chloe musical instrument dress. A showstopping piece designed by Karl Lagerfeld from the spring / summer 1983 collection. Ornately beaded d...

In the 1980s, Christian Dior experienced a resurgence in popularity and influence under the creative direction of designer Marc Bohan, who helmed the fashion house from 1960 to 1989....

Yves Saint Laurent was a designer of the old manner who understood how to cut . His work is about perfection of line. The designer was all about how to work with a beautiful fabric....

Gold and black damask bustier cocktail dress with black satin bow on the bust. The fabric composition tag has been cut but the lining is probably acetate. Petti-coat underneath make...

Black velvet cocktail dress with silver jersey inset and laced in the back with velvet ribbon. Draped on the hips. Zip middle back + boned on the side. SIZE 38 (Fr) S

1984 runway documented, fall ready-to-wear collection tuxedo dress by Chanel. Effortlessly combining a formal aesthetic with an elegant evening look, the detachable soft cream silk s...

Circa 1980 France A long evening dress in Burgundy velvet by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture dating from the 1980s. Sheath dress with boat neckline and long sleeves zipped at the cuffs...

Backless cocktail dress in printed chiffon and rhinestone neckless. no fabric tag composition but probably silk. Double-lays of fabric: top one is ch...

Yves Saint Laurent’s relationship to art is often refered to as a dialogue with art and a tribute to various artists But Saint Laurent wasn’t just copying artists such as Mondrian, P...

Here is a marvellous opportunity to purchase a very rare and bespoke piece of vintage fashion from the 1980s from America's designer the amazing Whiting & Davis. This spectacular pie...

Black and white jacquard bustier cocktail dress with oversize flower pattern. Boned bustier in tulle underneath with padded and underwired bra. Gros grain in the waist and zip clos...

In 1987, the New York Times described Victor Costa as “widely recognized as a significant contributor to the current vogue for flamboyant, super-feminine dresses...

Circa 1981 France Iconic quilted Bolero with fins in "Papier Fou" by Paco Rabanne Haute Couture dating from the first edition of 1981. Thi...

Unisex outfit by Comme des Garcons! Cut out at the sides. 2 big pockets. Pleated bottom. Colusure: zipper and button at the side. NEW with Tags! SIZE Men: fits from S to L. Women: ...

GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE - (Made in France) Red silk and black velvet bustier dress. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR/36FR. Condition: Very good c...

Yves Saint Laurent YSL black velvet dress featuring double layered silk satin ruffles around the faux-wrap style deep v neckline, and around the cuffs, shoulder pads inside uphold th...

One of Princess Diana’s favourite designers, Victor Edelstein was known as the master of the English thoroughbred look. Created by his namesake brand in London in the 1980s, this chi...

RARE Issey Miyake dress ! Like a sculpture! Museum piece! The collar can be opened or closed. Huge extra long bell sleeves. EXCELLENT condition! SIZE One size. It fits from XS to 3...

RARE Issey Miyake dress ! High collar. It can be worn in 2 way; as turtleneck and v-cut collar. Huge and extra long bell sleeves. VERY GOOD condition! There is afew tiny pin holes, ...

This exuberant 1980s to early 1990s evening dress is by Arnold Scaasi and is made to couture standards. It is from his most exclusive range which was only available in his New York ...

▪ Archival Jean Paul Gaultier Copper Evening Dress and Jacket Ensemble ▪ Spring-Summer 1987 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Figu...

Museum-Worthy 1980s Jean Paul Gaultier Pour Equator Maxi black Dress in lycra, with silk bow, knitted sleeves and tulle skirt. Size 44 IT. Condition: Overall...

Trapeze dress by André Courrèges! White logo on the front. Square neck. Iconic Courrèges look! 2 huge front pockets. There is a matching jakcet, the jacket is sold separatly! VERY G...

Blue silk chiffon cocktail dress with peacock embroideries. Button covered with fabric on the the left side of the waist + one on each cuff and one ...

Yellow draped bustier dress in silk taffetas with bow and black flower. Zip and hook&eye on the middle back. Underwired bra ( 90 cm) Boned on the side. Draped shoulder scarf ( lenght...

Circa 1985 France Jeanne Lanvin summer dress in cream satin prints with patterns of roses in shades of pink, purple, coral and khaki. Straight collar, ruffle sleeve and removable cu...

Elegant vintage Céline evening dress, sheath, halter and plunging V-neckline. Wool and nylon blend, black with dark blue highlights. Secret back zipper ...

By the French designer Isabelle Allard, this 80's evening dress is sure to get you in the mood to party ! Made from metallic silver lace that's ruched throughout to emphasise the clo...