1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Particular vintage sartorial dress by Mazzuchelli from the 1980s, made in Italy. The dress is totally handmade in a light ivory cotton. It is believed that the dress may be a bridal ...

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...

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...

Valentino Miss V blue wool and black velvet midi dress EU 46 US 12

Nice skirt suit designed by Les Copains in the 1980s, made in France. ORIGINAL LABEL. The suit consists of jacket and skirt. The cut is the classic longuette cut. The skirt is simple...

We are mad for plaid! And it is especially fun when applied to a 1980's Norma Walter's strong shouldered silhouette and black sequins are added for a l...

Rare wool suit with skirt by Luisa Spagnoli from the 1980s, made in Italy. ORIGINAL LABEL. The suit consists of a jacket and skirt, made entirely of gr...

This red knitted mini dress is from the renowned 1991 collection and completely emblematic of Azzadine Alaia's sleek and heavily seamed bodycon styles. ...

This 1980s French demi couture column dress is composed of swathes of blue chiffon silk, brought together with numerous haute couture stitching. It was purchased as a Dior and certai...

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

Black wool knit dress with beads embroidery. shoulder pads. SIZE L

Circa 1985 France Haute Couture A Hubert de Givenchy dress for show in emerald silk satin and gold lamé velvet dating from 1985/1990. Straigh...

Black cocktail dress. Ostrich feather skirt. Beaded trim. Wide neckline. Zipper on back. Rayon and acetate. Lined. Made in USA. *Condition: excel...

Bill Blass Ruffle Trimmed Shirt Dress in heavy silk crepe with large diamonte buttons. Easy straight cut with large shoulder pads with ruffle trimmed plack...

Great suit designed by Pierre Cardin in the 1980s, made in France. ORIGINAL LABEL. The suit is made entirely of wool and consists of two pieces: the cape and the skirt. The skirt is ...

Elegant, phenomenal, refined and fine evening dress from the famous Italian fashion house Renato Balestra from the 70s-80s. The dress is made in two sections: skirt and shirt. The sk...

An accomplished designer, Mary McFadden studied in New York and Paris, worked at Dior, and served as the editor of Vogue South Africa among other positions and awards. She started her own label in the 1970s, incorporating global inspirations and classic silhouettes in her designs. She notably created pleated garments that resemble the famous pleated silk dresses by Mariano Fortuny which eventually became her trademark. “The effect I'm searching for is to have the fabric fall like liquid gold against the body” said McFadden of her ‘Marii’ technique, and she seems to have accomplished just that. Made up of Fortuny style pleats, this dusky lavender gown...

Amazing 1980s ESTEVEZ black and white abstract print long sleeve silk dress ! Features a flowerette at center waist. Inner shoulder pad...

Cocktail dress in black guipure and blue taffetas bow and ruffles.Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. Nude color polyester lining. SIZE M

Presenting a gold beaded Ray Aghayan dress custom-made for Barbra Streisand. This fabulous dress is the perfect culmination of the fashion, art, and pop cu...

Black and pink cocktail dress. V-neck. Large rear bow detail. Rear zipper. Shoulder pads. Lined. Silk. Made in France. *Condition: excellent vintage condition. No visible flaws. Me...

Elegant Geoffrey Beene Satin and Soutache Dance Dress of black silk satin, ribbon lace with nude silk organza lace trimmed petticoat. Luxurious ribbon soutache embroidery...

A lovely party dress by American designer Victor Costa. This dress is in a wonderful floral print on a green background. dress has gathering down to hip leval, with three self fabric...

1980s Louis Feraud Green & Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Ballgown w Peplum: A bold, unforgettable stripe with wonderful mitering of pattern in peplum...

John Anthony Sexy Matte Jersey Wrap Dress. Great classic wrap style with one hook closure with draped cascade knot at hip. Dress has an interior gros...

Circa 1980 France Romantic blouse and skirt set by Christian Dior Boutique under the direction of Marc Bohan and dating from the 1980s. Translucent s...

A pretty vintage slip dress by Yves Saint Laurent, Variation. In a pretty blue colour, the dress has a deep neckline , central back zip and is fully...

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...

Circa 1980 France Beautiful evening dress in navy blue Polyamide tulle with polka dots by Sherrer Boutique Paris numbered A13862 dating from the beginning of the Prêt-à-porter of t...

This 80's Ungaro Parallèle cocktail dress is cut from – probably – black silk ? (the composition materiel tag is missing) that's ruched and ruffled to create a flattering faux ostric...

Iconic Geoffrey Beene Satin Angel Wing Jersey Dress. Black wool jersey sheath with applied topstitched satin wings trimmed in antique gold lame trim. Simple easy shape with design th...

Presenting a gorgeous silver Saint Laurent Rive Gauche three-piece skirt set, designed by Yves Saint Laurent. From the 1980s, this incredible set is made up of three pieces - a silk ...

Black cocktail dress with black&white butterfly appliqué' on the sleeves. Fabric composition: rayon Tulle inside the sleeves. SIZE 10 (US)

Marc Bouwer Glamour Matte Jersey Jet Studded Evening Dress designed for 80's club hopping. A large jeweled studded flounce is gathered from neckline with a matching jeweled ruffle at...

Blue silk satin asymmetrical draped cocktail dress with bow. Ruffles on the side of the skirt. Zip on the cuff. Zip on the right side + snaps+ hook&eye SIZE S

A fabulous black velvet dress from Lanvin. It is a simple long sleeve sheath with a crew neckline semi fitted through the waist then falling straight to hem. A row of gradated 11-13"...

Black taffetas dress with threads flowers embroideries. Buttoned middle back, draped in the front. Jersey lining in the skirt part only. Shoulders ...

Chic Pauline Trigere Silk Velvet Evening Suit comprised of a sharply tailored blazer and halter gown. 2 great pieces which can be used as separates. Great blazer with wide lapels which buttons low with a single button. Halter dress has draped buttoned neckline on back with a high slit and zip opening in front with a self fabric velvet flower which snaps closed when the zipper is closed. Great silk velvet moody floral...

Black and grey floral dress. Ruched side. Rear zipper. Rear slit. Lined. Made in Hong Kong *Condition: excellent vintage condition. No visible flaws. Measurements Taken Laying Flat ...

Colorblock knit long sleeve dress. Rear zipper. Stretchy knit. Made in Italy. *Condition: excellent vintage condition. No visible flaws. Measurements Taken Laying Flat (inches)— S...

Amazing 1980s purple silk chiffon beaded and sequined flapper style cocktail dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads throughout. Sheer chiffon bellow the neck. Hidd...

This figure flattering, silk, wrap-dress by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche from 1980* has a beautiful multicolor floral print. The pink, orange and purple flowers surrounded by green leafs are set on a black ground. At the neck, there is an interior tie to close up above the bust. The inside is lined around the shoulders and it comes with a matching sash stitched on the back. Taking a closer look at the Jabot-style collar and ruffled sleeves covered in pink and orange stripes it shows how beautifully constructed Yves Saint Laurent's ready-to-wear items where made. The vivid colors and combination of stripes and flowers give the all together look a funky Parisienne touch: feminine, but rather cool with a touch of romance. The indicated size FR 38 corresponds to a contemporary size S but because of the two strategic placed hooks at the waist it is possible to adjust this dress and therefore it would also fit a size M (FR40). Item measurements (lying flat): Size: FR 38 Shoulders: 50 cm (sleeves incl.) Sleeves: 64 cm (from shoulder) Bust: 45 cm Waist: 35 up to 40 cm Hips: up to 60 cm Length: 100 cm up to 110 cm (back) Model Nieve wears a size S with a 1.80 meter length. All items I sell are being professionally cleaned, pressed and are odor free. We offer free shipping on all (international) orders. * Additional information: When I was gathering information about this lovely silk Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche floral wrap dress...

This rare vintage Patrick Kelly leopard print dress is in a stretch fabric with ruching at the black velvet paneled sides which hugs the body per...

This outstanding vintage YSL dress is deadstock and was designed by Yves Saint Laurent for his Autumn/Winter 1989/90 collection. We are showing an im...

Ivory silk crêpe dress with turquoise blue beadwork and belt. Silk lining. snap ( covered with fabric) in the middle back and zip. Zip on the cuff as well. Shoulder pads. Draped and ...

Black and white taffetas cocktail dress with pleated bust.Boned. Zip, bow and snap in the middle back. Black tulle petticoat. Fabric composition: 60% nylon, 40% polyester. SIZE M

Beautiful and timeless 1980s VALENTINO silk jersey black and red strapless evening gown ! This dress has so much attention to details. Has a built in boned corset inside to hold ever...

This is a stunning, very unique Diane Freis Original sheer black and gold shiny evening gown with a matching sash style scarf. We acquired this ev...

Best known for his high-end, feminine silhouettes, haute couture designer Givenchy rose to international acclaim during the 1960s by creating his signature looks for actress Audrey Hepburn. Maintaining a classic romantic elegance to his designs, Givenchy began experimenting with bolder colors and pattern options around the 1980s. This dress is made from a vivid green silk that has red-violet cherries throughout. Satin spots add intermittent luster throughout. A modest neckline rounds into slightly gathered short sleeves as classic silhouette evokes Givenchy’s traditional style. The skirt includes an overlay that is hemmed with a sweeping ruffle that adds some playfulness to match the print. An excellent vintage piece, this dress can easily be worn as a casual day dress...

1980s Bill Blass Satin Floor Length Pleat Front Bodie Evening Gown Condition: Excellent Blue and yellow size M / us 6 27.25" bust, 29.5" waist, 34" ...

Black crêpe dress with black velvet drape neckline. Snap inside the sleeves. Zip on the back on the side and draped in the middle back. Black velvet li...

Holy Grail Collectors Piece. Breathtaking Thierry Mugler Dress, Spring Summer Collection 1986. Worn by the gorgeous Iman on the Runway and also for the Cam...

This 1980s Italian haute couture / alta moda design from Andre Laug appears to be the runway worn dress as it features some additional sewn-in tabs that indicate a collection and design number. The entirely sequined gown is unusual and we would described the tones as an artist's colour palette in that each sequin is printed in orange, yellow, green blue, black and white. The sequins slightly overlay each other like fish scales. From a distance, the sequins collude to give an almost impressionistic or pointillism look and it reminds us of the work of Georges Seurat. It has an asymmetrical neckline and the bodice has been darted with ruching the opposite side to the shoulder strap. It is a full-length sheath style that fastens to the rear with the original centre back zip and a hook and eye. It's an old runway size so best fit for a present-day UK 10 or US 6. It is backed onto an Eau de Nil silk satin and the dress is fully lined in quality acetate. It's in excellent vintage condition. There is just the tiniest amount of sequin loss very close to one side seam. If desired, there is a multitude of sequins in the hem that could be used as replacements however it is virtually unnoticeable. NOTES ON DESIGNER: André Laug was a chic but conservative designer renowned for his impeccable and timeless tailoring. His catwalk shows are remembered for his beautifully tailored, comfortable daywear and classic, elegant eveningwear. At the beginning of his career in the 1960s he designed for Nina Ricci and Courreges in Paris. After branching out on his own, he ran a successful haute couture and ready to wear fashion house in Rome from the 1970s until his death in 1984. Among his A-list clients were Audrey Hepburn, American First Ladies Jackie Kennedy and Barbara Bush...

Black polka dot dress. Plunging v-neck detail. Back zipper closure. Buttons at wrist. Velour, silk, and viscose. Lined. Made in Germany. *Condition: g...

1980s Jean-Louis Scherrer Yellow Silk & Chantilly Lace Voluminous Ballet-Lenth Gown: Antibellum silhouette with boned bodice and structured underpinnings ...

1980s Snake skin leather coat. Beautiful condition. Coat is lined. Size: Large Measurement: Bust: 39” / Waist: 39”. / Hip: 39”. Coat Length: 48” / S...

This Guy Laroche cocktail dress really epitomises the fun spirit and dynamic silhouette trends of the 1980s. Crafted from 100% fine, soft wool, the dress features a rounded neckline ...

Glamorous Fabrice Cocktail Dress in navy silk taffeta with lavishly decorated jet beadwork, sequins, trim and lace. Heavily ruched silk taffeta built over a corset base with a flared...