1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emanuel Ungaro founded his Parisian couture house in 1965 after a brief stint working for both Cristobal Balenciaga and Andre Courreges. He was known for his lively prints and excel...

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

▪ Azzedine Alaïa wool jersey wrap dress ▪ Green long-sleeve bodice ▪ Black knee-length wrap skirt ▪ Black patent leather straps with metal buckle ▪ Press studs at the center-back o...

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...

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...

1980s Geoffrey Beene gown with jacket. Jacket : small herringbone print wool with silver metallic trim. 38" bust, 22 1/2" sleeve, 16" shoulder, 16...

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Couture Black Velvet Long sleeve cocktail dress. Bust: 40”/ waist: 30/ Hip: 40” /sleeve: 23”/ Dress length: 38”

Vintage 1980s Lanvin black wool crepe with a velvet detail embellished with rhinestones button at the front and cuffs. French size 38 in excellent condition. Measurements taken flat...

1979-1980 Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) Rive Gauche Couture Drama Yves Saint Laurent for YSL Collection: Couture Drama: Yves Saint Laurent, Fall/Winter 1979-1980. Country of production: France Marked Size: 36 FR (38-42 RUS) Tara Shannon in a V2337 dress by Yves Saint Laurent in Vogue Patterns magazine, November/December 1979, editorial "Glow". Photo: Albert Watson. Yves Saint Laurent's Chinese tunic was widely publicized during the 1979-80 holiday season. The January 1980 cover of the Vogue retail catalog also features a version of this image. The pattern is Vogue 2337 . Perfume: Of course, Opium! Vogue Paris...

A fun vintage frock by Catherine s Couture. The dress is in a leopard print silk with ruffles on the front and centre. It is fully lined with a zip opening and spaghetti straps that...

Lanvin Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Halter. Simple and flattering halter neckline is held by a wide band of black silk velvet trimmed with bright gr...

Stylish 1980s emerald green strapless dress by Bees Knees. The dress is exceptionally well made with the workmanship being at couture standards. We can only...

Fabulous vintage 1980s black and white silk strapless Bodycon dress! Features daisy flowers printed throughout a sea of polka dots. Ruched boned fit...

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...

Vintage 1980s Oscar De La renta brown and metallic silk velvet devoré maxi dress. Size medium

Like his contemporaries Thierry Mugler, Claude Montana and Azzedine Alaïa, Paul-Louis Orrier pushed trends to their furthest interpretation, using exaggerated shapes and angles in hi...

Jet-black, ruched dress designed by Loris Azzaro dating to the early 1980's. Dress best fits a US size 2-4. Approximate measurements: bust 32-33", waist 26-27", hips 36" and overall ...

A head turning evening gown from the 1980s. The dress has a heavily beaded top part with a deep v backline. The waist area is in a gold fabric , and the gathered skirt is a light bla...

LOUIS FERAUD - Golden lurex thread and muslin dress printed with a multicolored geometrical pattern. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. A Collection circa 1980. Condition: Very good...

This glitzy little number lies somewhere between 1970's disco and 1980's glam. It is from a fabulous boutique that existed in Atlanta, once upon a time, the Snooty Hooty. The black...

A great vintage cocktail dress for the party season. The dress is silk, with dead detail. It has a key hole opening at the back, with a central back zip and 7'' slit and shoulder pa...

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

Chic late 1980s GEOFFREY BBEENE lipstick red silk crepe long sleeve tuxedo style dress ! Tailored bodice with a faux bolero shaped by thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout the fr...

Anthony Vaccarello has dived into Saint Laurent's archives once more ! We can find a close inspiration of this original 80's dress in the current 2019 Fall-Winter collection (see pic...

Sexy 1990s BILL BLASS strapless silk dress! Soft black silk, with colorful flowers and abstract print throughout. Flattering boned ruched bodice. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-...

This is a Bob Mackie gown. This gown features long sleeves, gathers at the bust, and draped back. The gown is composed of a stretch black outer materia...

Sexy early 1980s SAMIR royal blue jersey and sequined Studio 54 disco dress! Features a slinky jersey fabric with hundreds of hand-sewn sequins on the right side. Hidden zipper up th...

Beautiful vintage YSL "Rive Gauche" black and white silk dress! Wonderful leaves printed throughout, w/ tiny leaves surrounding the large on...

A gorgeous 1980s Pauline Trigere silk devore velvet cocktail dress with black ground and pastel florals. Zipper back, shoulder pads and black fox fur hem. Fu...

Avant Garde vintage HOLLY'S HARP black silk jersey dress! Features cut-out detail at top left bodice. Flattering gathers at waist, with a black and white silk strip, adorned with a b...

Galanos, purple, silk, crepe halter neck, evening gown with diagonally placed, pleating detail on the bodice. Skirt of gown has a deep inverted pleat o...

Early 1970's slinky mini dress with abstract mosaic pattern in blue, red, purple, green, black and tan. The fabric seems to be inspired by the iconic Missoni knit. Spaghetti straps a...

Beautiful late 80s BILL BLASS Size 6 black and white gingham silk taffeta dress with hot pink bows. Fit and flare style with a boned tailored b...

Chic vintage RICHILENE animal print silk drop waist 80s does 20s flapper style dress! Features abstracy asymmetrical prints in zebra, cheetah and l...

Lovely and elegant Paul Louis Orrier Cocktail Dress made with 2 layers of silk chiffon, the first in changeant rasberry overlaid on top of a pale coffee chiffon. Draped off the shoul...

Vintage 80"s black velvet top with crystals, and pink taffeta bottom. Length 46", bust 32", waist 26". Size 4

What's better than leopard? Leopard AND sequins of course! Rock the holidays in our incredible 1980s Saks Fifth Avenue x Mignon dress! Made of a subtle le...

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

Avant Garde vintage late 80s GEOFFREY BEENE black silk, lace and purple sequin cocktail dress! Features statement worthy strong shoulder with shoulder pads that could easily be remov...

Missoni multicolored black metallic striped long sleeve dress with a detachable ruffle collar and a matching braided four strand rope belt. Elastic c...

Autumn Winter 1985 Collection France Beautiful silk satin printed cocktail dress by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche inspired by the 1930s/1940s pyjamas and ...

A rare example of a red and gold thread kimono with a design of multicoloured iris. .The meaning of flowers is called Hanakotoba in Japan, this is linked to the Buddhist teaching of ...

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

LOVE LALI Vintage An incredibly rare vintage dress from Loris Azzaro. Unfortunately I have had a very hard time locating the year of this dress, but I would guess it to be from the ...

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...

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent black , Yellow and white flower petal silk wrap dress with puffy sleeves and V neck. marked size: 38 France Bust: 36-38/ wais...

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 ...

A striking two piece evening dress from Geoffrey Beene is done in a combination of black wool jersey and black satin. The center part of the ...

Beautiful vintage early 1980s (1982) ELETRA CASADEI black silk chiffon cocktail dress! Features a strapless bustier dress, with attached chiffon overlay. Thousands of hand-sewn sequi...

- Antony Price ca. 1987 - A thick black wool take on his famous 'bird wing' runway gowns - Gold buttons at the front and zip fastening at the back - Size UK 10

Sexy cotton floral Ungaro cocktail dress/day dress in pique with vibrant green, orange and purple flowels. Fresh enough for a visit to a tropical wedding, perfect for a cruise or jus...

A 1980s Ungaro black and cream "distressed heart" print rayon dress: Dropped-waist style with button-down front, pleated skirt and velvet buckled collar...

A chic vintage cocktail dress by designer Linda Cierach. In a wonderful textured black silk , the dress has a square neckline, self fabric belt and original shoulder pads - could be...

Franka vintage 80s short dress. Elegant one-shoulder sheath dress with tone-on-tone streaks. Black velvet color. Bodice with boning. Sleeve with shoulder strap. Internally lined. Zip...

The perfect little black dress ! This chic silk number was designed by AJ BARI for LORD AND TAYLOR ! Strapless boned bodice. Tulip car wash skirt. Hidden zippe...

Red and black polka-dots dress

Very rare vintage dress designed by Thierry Mugler in the 1980s, made in France. ORIGINAL LABEL. The dress is very beautiful and elegant, reserved...

Louis Feraud vintage circa 80's eggplant velvet dress with sash

Black & yellow bustier cocktail dress and black jacket. Boned bustier and buttoned on the side. Pockets in the jacket and and the dress. SIZE 6

Chic vintage late 80s VICKY TIEL COUTURE black and white houndstooth and butterfly print iridescent long sleeve belted dress! I have never seen a fabric quite like this-it is beautif...