1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beautiful late 80s LILLIE RUBIN ivory and gold rayon lace drop waist dress ! Features an ivory lace with thousands of hand-sewn gold sequins and beads. Long sleeve cuffs and hem have...

This is a vintage Mary McFadden Couture dress in a beautiful shade of blue. This pretty vintage fortuny style pleated dress has butterfly sleeves, a fitted waist, and a pretty neck...

Abstract-printed, silk wrap dress from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the early 1980's. Colors are jet black, red and white. Labeled a French size 34. Approximate measurements: shoulde...

Ca. 1983 Gianni Versace striped navy Oroton metal mesh chainmail dress featuring a deep V-neckline, cutouts at the back bodice, a gathered waistline and multiple folds at center fron...

Insanely chic vintage 1980s / 80s ADELE SIMPSON red, black and white fit n' flare cocktail dress! Features a fitted red cotton pique bodice with a sweetheart neckline. Empire waist w...

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

William Pearson, Floral Pattern, Double Layered Lining, Could be off Shoulder or on Shoulder, Satin Ribbon Tie in Back, Satin Ribbon Along Bottom, Full Skirt, Ribbed Top Material, Zi...

Stunning and elegant Moroccan caftan with silver metallic Moorish floral damask brocade. Handcrafted Moroccan kaftan, coat, hand made by Moroccan fashion designer in Morocco great to...

Black cotton dress with amazing seams and full skirt designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1980's. Labeled a French size 40 however this dress runs very small. Dress best fit a mo...

Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...

Having worked for internationally renowned couturiers before launching his own successful brand, Oscar de la Renta established a long legacy of opulent and stylish fashion. De la Ren...

Very rare, jet-black dress with elasticized waist and draped bodice from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1984. Labeled a size 'S'. Approximate measurements (unstretched): bust is open, wais...

This dress is made by had in our NYC workroom from an authentic vintage Hermès Early America silk scarf. This is made by us as a specia...

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...

These photos do no justice to the movement of this incredible 1980s Lily Rubin Dress! Covered in long strips of black carwash style fabric. Flattering empir...

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

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...

80s blue taffeta Scott McClintock strapless party dress with black velvet bodice and flocked skirt. Boning in bodice. Fully lined. Attached tul...

Of a 'crushed' black velvet. Approx. size 6. Dropped waist in front by design. Padded shoulders. Bow in front below neckline. Length in front 50", length of back 53".

Very rare, uniquely shaped, jet-black knit dress with bubble hem and open knit back from Claude Montana dating to the 1980's. French size 40, which fits a US 4-6. Unstretched dress m...

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...

Isabelle Allard 1980s strapless dress and bolero jacket in white faille with tiny black polka dots. The shaped and fitted dress is trimmed at the bustline and faux flap pockets with ...

A whimsical and totally unique 'champagne flutes and sequined bubbles' novelty black and white satin gown by Tan Giudicelli of Paris. He was known for...

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

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...

Karl Lagerfeld vintage 1980s black wool long sleeve dress with embellished rhinestone/crystal ballerina at front and great seam detailing at bodice. Leg of mutton sleeves with rhines...

Beautiful NWT deadstock 1980s ROSE TAFT COUTURE turquoise blue chiffon puff sleeve gown ! This dress really takes style to the next level. Pleated tai...

Presenting a fabulous black velvet Givenchy gown. Designed by Hubert de Givenchy for his Fall/Winter 1987 collection, this full-length gown is constructed of luxurious black velvet and features an upward-facing structured satin ruffle that wraps around the bust and waist. This incredible gown is made complete with an internal corset and two rhinestone-accented adornments that are placed next to the side slit. Effortlessly chic and timeless, this vintage Givenchy gown...

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 ...

This is a striking black velvet evening gown with the C.F. Coch Haute Couture label. It has a strapless, heavily beaded bodice, and stunning high-low velvet skirt with fur...

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...

Presenting an incredible yellow and black Givenchy Haute Couture gown, designed by one of the masters of 20th century Haute Couture, Hubert de Givenchy. From the Spring/Summer 1987 Haute Couture collection, this hourglass-shaped dress debuted on the season's runway, modeled by Dalma Callado. This truly spectacular dress...

Jet-black, ruched dress designed by Loris Azzaro dating to the early 1980's. Dress best fits a US size 2 (32" maximum bust). For reference mannequin measures 32" at bust, 24" at wais...

A breathtaking and truly timeless Givenchy haute couture petal appliqued silk velvet hourglass gown dating back to his 1984 fall/winter runway collectio...

Beautiful and classic 1980s JEANETTE KASTENBERG for St Martin black sequined silk halter dress ! Thousands of hand-sewn sequins on the entire dress. Hidden zipper up the back, it’s t...

Presenting a stunning red sequin cheetah print Givenchy wrap dress. Designed by Hubert de Givenchy in the 1980s, this chic dress is covered in a multicolor cheetah sequin...

1987 James Galanos Black Silk Crepe Strapless Corset Gown w Crystal Beading: Ruched column gown in a body conscious silhouette with full corselet structure inside. Diagonal spiraled...

1980s Escada Couture black velvet strapless short cocktail dress. It has a magenta satin strip folded over at the top and a colorful heart embroid...

Charming Bill Blass Strapless Lace, Point D'esprit and Taffeta Bubble Cocktail Dress from the 1980's. Corset is overlaid and trimmed in lace. Point D'esprit ruffle at hip which relea...

Contemporary Balmain Power Mesh Knit Zebra Patterned Mini Dress: Zippered up back with high banded collar and long fitted sleeves. Body conscious silhouette in a bold classic black ...

Presenting a beautiful black knit Alaia stretch dress. From the Spring/Summer 1989 collection, this full-length dress debuted on the season's runway, modeled by Linda Evangelista. Th...

This is a sensational vintage 1980's Norma Kamali dress in a beautiful black satin taffeta. Norma Kamali often used the Victorian era as inspiration for her clothing and she was able to do it with a unique twist. Many designers today are trying to do this look, evoking Wednesday Addams vibes, but we think that no one did it quite as well as Kamali. This dress is particularly special because it is a perfect example of her unique talent. We love having Norma Kamali pieces in our collection because she helped defined the look of the 1980's and is continuing to define modern fashion. By rediscovering the shoulder pads of the 1940's and by using unconventional materials like sweatshirt fleece in high end clothing, Kamali secured her place as one of the original fashion history influencers. From the red swimsuit she designed that put a Farrah Fawcett poster in every adolescent boy's bedroom to her parachute silk dresses and sleeping bag coats...

Spectacular 1980s MIKE BENET X DISNEY limited edition purple and green one shoulder sequined gown dress! Features a purple taffeta with kelly...

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

Presenting a fabulous black long-sleeve Gianni Versace dress, designed by Gianni Versace. From the 1980s, this chic little black dress features a high angular neckline and is made co...

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...

An iconic and highly coveted Thierry Mugler couture metallic gold lamé and fishnet hourglass gown dating back to his documented 1985 spring/summer collection. Garments from this show are next to impossible to find. This legendary French fashion designer is known for bold fashion and edgy, sometimes even campy, theatricality. Though Mugler stopped designing his couture and ready-to-wear lines in 2003 to focus on photography and costume design, his work has a lasting legacy. This seductive metallic gold gown is a perfect example of his genius. Not only is this number unforgettable; it is true wearable art. I love the skilled nipped-waist bodice with little cap sleeves. Patterned overlay of fishnet almost creates a stunning web effect that flows into lean, long sleeves. The ultra-high front slit creates even more drama and sex appeal. The hourglass cut really has that nod to Old Hollywood glamour days that you see in his best pieces. Measurements Bust: 32 inches Waist: 24 inches Hips: 35 inches Total Length: 58 inches This 1985 Thierry Mugler spring/summer documented designer gown...

Iconic Chanel High Neck Column Heavy Silk Crepe Gown from the 1980's by Karl Lagerfeld. High collar is ruched, pleated and fastened with CC logo buttons. One piece gown with sleeveless blouson bodice with long tucks on skirt which release to pleats at the knee. Designed to worn with statement jeweled Gripoix poured glass or gold and pearl chain...

Beautiful 1980s GEOFFREY BEENE black and silver silk and lace dress ! Fit n’ flare style with tailored bodice and full forgiving skirt. Couture quality with a sheer silk chiffon lini...

Beautiful 90s Marcy Mcfadden Couture Burgundy Long Sleeve V neck gown with gold frog closures and embellished waist. LARGE size Measurement : Bust: 42...

Vintage Bob Mackie Fully Embellished Long Dress Gown The Strapless version of this dress was worn by Goldie Hawn at 66th Academy awards in 1989. Des...

Presenting a black velvet Valentino Night mini dress. From the F/W 1985 collection, this dress was featured in the 1985 October issue of U.S. Vogue, modeled by Paulina Porizkova...

Vintage 80's Oscar de la Renta Cocktail Dress US size - 8 Black Velvet Top with Corset, Lace Up Closure, Layered Pink Chiffon Skirt with Glitter Dots, Fully Lined, Back Zip Closure. ...

This exceptional Haute Couture gown was made by Hubert de Givenchy for the Fall 1982 collection. This silhouette and entire aesthetic is SO Givenchy— this fitted drop-waist bodice is something he revisited time and time again throughout his storied career. It features a long sleeve fitted (silk-blend) velvet bodice, with a dropped basque waist...

An absolutely magnificent and incredibly rare Yves Saint Laurent haute couture documented gown from his iconic 1989-90 fall/winter runway collection. It is insanely chic with its flu...

Presenting a fabulous cranberry Oscar de la Renta gown. From the Fall/Winter 1989 collection, this incredible floor length dress debuted on the ...

The 1980s and Yves Saint Laurent are an iconic pair. Capturing the 80s culture, YSL had a talent for designing for the everyday woman but also making sure that she stood out whether ...

1980s James Galanos Olive Green Lace Minidress w Sheer Lame Lace Balloon Sleeves: Scalloped decollatage and choker neckline. Lace is layered over a body of gold lame. Figure hugging...