1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Nordic Poetry are excited to present this rare Thierry Mugler 1980’s black halter neck maxi dress. Features halter neckline, fringe detail, low cut...

A pretty floral dress by British designer Donald Campbell. This dress is fully lined with a central back zip, and has a frill around the neckline and gathered sleaves. It appears to...

Vintage black and silver sequins and pearls dress by italian Carla Carini designer in 80s. Sliding sheath dress with thin straps. Embroidered with black ...

Loris Azzaro (Made in France) Long silk jersey dress featuring a pleated bustier. It fastens at the back. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. Additional information: D...

A chic cocktail dress by Victor Costa . The dress is strapless with the body of the dress covered in sequins with a velvet band at the top and hem. Labelled style 8160 F. Measurement...

90s Gianfranco Ferre Sheer metallic grey long sleeve fitted cocktail dress. Size: 4/6 see measurement: Bust: 36” / Waist: 30”/ Hip : 38”/ Should...

Chic vintage 80s ADOLFO for SAKS 5TH AVENUE navy blue and white zig zag print short sleeve knit dress! Features a fitted bodice with lots of stretch and a forgiving skirt. Mock gold ...

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 sid...

Gianni Versace c. 1980 Vintage Semi-Sheer Bodycon Knit Black Dress

80's Tulip or ball dress in black velvet and silver sequined dots. The skirt is lined with a black tulle petticoat edged with a plumetis tulle flounce.

Gold and black brocade bustier cocktail dress. Black satin bow in the middle front. Boned bustier. Polyester lining and tulle petticoat with ruffles. Zip and hook&eye in the middle ...

Halfway between a kaftan and a maxi coat, this sheer topper makes up in glamour what it lacks in warmth. The repeating floral pattern consists of clear bugle beads that catch and reflect light, while the hollow gold balls at each flower's center create evening-worthy shimmer. This single garment has the power to elevate the humblest outfit and would be a perfect travel or resort piece; it could even be worn as a bathing suit cover up! Collarless sheer beaded kaftan...

Loretta di Lorenzo Gold Tone Tailored Dress Size 42 in italian size range Composition: Acetate Silk

This vintage Sander Witlin couture gown is a truly one-of-a-kind work of art. Sander Witlin began his career as a fine artist, working in New York for a...

90s Arnold Scaasi black ruffle off shoulder cocktail tulle flare dress with printed daisies. Size: SM-Med Bust: 36 inches/ Waist: 28 inches/Hip: 39 i...

Very rare 20's style sheer silk chiffon haute couture dress with lace designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to 1989 exactly as seen on the spring 1989 runw...

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...

This is a black cocktail dress by Jean Louis, from the 1980's. The dress as pictured has lace long sleeves and illusion bodice with a peplum. The lover portion of the cocktail dress...

This 1980s Thierry Mugler dress features a sleek black design with a high neckline and structured darting throughout the bodice. The long sleeves and form-fitting silhouette add to t...

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...

Ballon Polka-dots cocktail dress. Rayon main fabric and tulle petticoat ( to keep the volume of the skirt) Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. Boned. SIZE 6 US / S

Fine and rare 1986 'bird dress' by legendary British designer Antony Price who created some of the most exclusive and glamourous evening wear of the 1970s and 1980s. The fabric is a ...

Beautiful Ungaro mermaid gown in black and cobalt silk lamé. Inspired by the finest 1950's French tradition, it has a fully boned corset and layers of bias cut ruffles to the floor....

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 ...

Damask evening dress with black velvet neckline. Main fabric composition: 25% wool, 65% acetate, 10% polyamide. Acetate lining. Boned. Gros-grain waist band inside the dress. Zip and...

Black viscose dress with sheer, chenille, open-net panels designed by Azzedine Alaia, exactly as seen on the fall 1989 runway. The main portion of the dress is made of a cool to the...

This vintage lace dress features a heart-shaped cutout at the high neckline— it comes with a matching white slip, but i also love it worn sheer. (...

This early Azzedine Alaïa design is crafted from charcoal grey wool, showcasing the designer's signature fitted silhouette. It features a high neckline with a folded collar and long ...

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...

Elegant vintage VICKY TIEL COUTURE for BERGDORF GOODMAN red and purple silk satin strapless evening gown! Features flattering ruched panel...

Beautiful Avant Garde 1980s JILL RICHARDS black and nude French lace and silk chiffon long sleeve cocktail dress ! Features a nude underlay on the bodice, with black French lace over...

1980s blue sequinned maxi gown by Casadei, a heritage Italian shoe brand that also briefly forayed into luxury fashion during the 80s and 90s. These collections were retailed in the...

Cocktail dress in black chiffon and lace with gold lurex lining. Pleated on the bust. Draped overlay on the hips. Zip in the middle back. SIZE M

Bubblegum pink silk taffeta ballgown skirt and peasant top ensemble credited to Oscar de la Renta. The top has a wide neckline with keyhole tie and full sleeves. Meant to be worn tuc...

1980S Studded Pink Leather Rocker Chick Dress

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...

Stunning 1980s Victor Costa black strapless cocktail dress. Tiers of folded chiffon with a silver reflect throughout that catches the light beautifu...

COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage black nylon cotton halter bias skirt dress Reference: CRTI/A00647 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 1980s Material: Rayon, C...

JEAN-LOUIS SCHERRER - (Made in France) Golden mecanic lace evening dress. Silk lining. No size nor composition label, it fits a 36FR. Haute Couture Collection from the end of the 198...

Black and purple jacquard silk draped and pleated. No fabric composition tag but main fabric probably silk jacquard and acetate or rayon lining. Shoulder pad. Boned. Draped on the w...

Fall 1982 France An evening Couture dress from the 1982 Yves Saint Laurent Fall Collection. Slashed train dress with anthracite gray velvet and silver lurex. Bust and hips finely p...

Bodice can be worn separately from gown. Exceptional construction and hand finishing, fully lined in silk taffeta. 1980 VALENTINO Black Silk Tulle Couture Quality Gown With Lace And ...

Black asymmetrical polyester cocktail dress with ruffles ( mix black polyester and black lace) on the neckline. Zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE L

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

Anonymous 1980s black velvet drop waist dress with tulle skirt. The bodice has black shoulder straps and darts at the bust. Fitted through the body...

Black wrap cocktail dress with fabric rose . Black silk lining. Boned. SIZE S

- Vintage Chanel embroidered see through evening dress gown from the late 80s collection. A very classic and one of the early years of Karl ...

Slightly naughty "little black dress". Silk chiffon accordion pleated skirt and sleeves, black silk satin wide belt and front buttons. Closure of the dress on the left side with a zi...

Asymmetrical black cocktail dress draped on one shoulder. Draped on the left hips as well with an asymmetrical panel. SIZE 12

Thierry Mugler F/W 1989 "Buick" Collection Tuxedo Dress. Features Tuxedo details, halter neck with lapels , Double breast closure, satin pocket flaps on hips and front slit. In excel...

A head turning vintage outfit from Tomasz Starzewski Couture. In a crimson red silk , the top is in folded silk and can be worn on or off the shoulder. It is fully lined, boned and...

This Moschino couture black cocktail dress fits wonderfully to the body, and the pleating along the hem comes alive with every movement of the body! Elegant, yet sexy all at the same...

1980s William Travilla Strapless Corset-Bodice Gown in Silver Lame w/ Foulard: Boned strapless bodice is ruched to the hip with a swag caught up at a ...

Stephen Yearik brown sequin and jeweled gown worn by MADONNA shot by Steven Klein at The St. Regis, New York 2021. Styled by B. Akerlund The video narati...

Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren Extremely rare toga dress made from cotton with extra long train and cut out sides. Savages, Spring-Sumer 1982

This elegant black couture evening gown by Vicky Tiel with gathered silk jersey bodice and silk taffeta skirt is of exceptional quality and has beautiful construction. This lovely strapless dress has a seductive sweetheart neckline which plunges fairly low at the bust and has boning throughout the bodice for extra support. The full skirt flares out from beneath the bodice in a series of soft but structured...

Preowned, vintage Chanel couture cocktail dress, likely made in the early 80s. Made from silk and linen floral guipure lace over a black silk underdress, it features a scalloped nec...

- Vintage Chanel black silk taffeta one shoulder evening gown from circa late 80s collection. - Pleated shoulder and bottom part of the dress. - Two layers. - Side zipper closu...