1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Circa 1985 France Disco ball gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer Boutique numbered 302451 in silver silk and polyester lamé. Blousante dress with batwing sleeves and Mao collar with a plun...

Amazing vintage handmade sleeveless caftan, black color with pink rim threads. Circa 1980's. The kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand. This authentic caftan has b...

One-piece dress with tulip skirt. Silk-lined bodice for a blouson effect. Puff sleeve. Easy to wear and flattering. Yellow and purple lupines flowers on pink, printed on Flora's orig...

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...

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 ...

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...

This lovely 2 piece dress or suit is from Albert Nipon and we think it's fabulous! We have developed such a new appreciation for Albert Nipon and have been searching for his earlier ...

Iconic Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" black velvet cocktail dress with a v-neckline accentuated by a black satin tiered ruffle. The dress has pouf detail at the shoulder of the sle...

Presenting a fabulous bright green linen Gianni Versace Couture dress, designed by Gianni Versace. Debuting in the the Spring/Summer 1989 runway presentation, this vibrant mini dress features petal-style sleeves and is made complete with ruched chiffon that wraps around the waist from the bust to tie at the lower back. The masterful draping emphasizes the curves of the wearer in true Versace fashion! This rare late 1980s Gianni Versace runway dress...

Vintage Vicky Tiel 1980s couture cocktail dress in silk with a ruched bodice and ruffle details. The dress is crafted in 100% silk and was made in Fra...

Yves Saint Laurent runway vintage black evening dress, Fall-winter 1987-1988 show. A flowing dress of incredible beauty, accurately reflecting the style of the great couturier. Sho...

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...

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...

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...

A headturning vintage gown by Lorcan Mullany for Bellvill Sassoon. In a pretty steel grey silk, the dress has a rouched front with diamante detail, a built in bra/bodice - that coul...

A chic and edgy vintage crepe dress by Claude Montana. The dress has one shoulder, is fully lined and has a 25' slit at the front. Made in Italy, size 42/8. Measurements: Bust 36/7,...

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...

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

A stunning black velvet cocktail dress by Giorgio Armani, Armani Collezionni line. The dress has a v neckline with a crossover front, puf...

AZZEDINE ALAIA Vintage 1980's navy knitted tiered ruffles plunge neck dress Reference: TGAS/C01665 Brand: Alaia Designer: Azzedine Alaia Collection: ...

Black silk bustier dress with off-white polka dots designed by Giorgio Armani dating to the late 1980's, early 1990's. Italian size 38. Best fits a ...

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 ...

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 colle...

This iconic Yves Saint Laurent dress is in a fine floral silk in shades of dove grey and pink on a black background with black velvet trim at the cuffs, yoke and over the shoulders. ...

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...

1980s or early 1990s Guy Laroche cotton shirtwaister dress that features a crossover sweetheart neckline with gently puffed sleeves. I really love the print on the gathered skirt which features a rough outline drawing...

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 pretty 1980's vintage A. J. Bari dress is made of a beautiful silk and rayon black velvet fabric and accented with blue taffeta at the waist. There are shoulder pads and the bac...

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...

1980s Bob Mackie White Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress w Sheer Beaded Waist Panel: 1940s inspired silhouette with keyhole knotted front neckline, blouson sl...

A wonderful statement evening gown form the 1980s. The dress is in black with bow detail on the front and back, and a taffetta skirt with net underneath. Measurements : Bust 38'', l...

Beautiful Vintage Yves Saint Laurent silk bustier violet dress with a small drapery in front. Edition Soir. The inner corset tightly fixes the bustier o...

A vintage kimono from Kyoto dating from the 1980s. It has flowers on a blue background and is lined in cotton. Measurements: Length 63'' bust up to 46''

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...

Vintage Halston Multi color sequins in red, blue, silver on sheer meshJacket/ Cardigan and black velvet wrap skirt. Perfect for studio 54 party or holiday cocktail event. Fit size : ...

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

Early 1980s France Top or mini-dress for the party or music hall in black muslin embroidered with gold, silver and copper sequins. Large asymmetrical neckline with theatrical batwi...

Vintage Victor Costa for Bergdorf Goodman dress with an open back, dropped waist and full tule skirt. It features squared, padded shoulders and a round opening on the back of the dre...

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

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...

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...

ITEM DESCRIPTION Vintage silk pencil dress with multicolour dots by Albert Nipon from the 1980s. Features an above knee length, round neckline and button details on the sleeves. It i...

A chic vintage cocktail dress by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche. The dress has a v neckline, button opening with wonderful decorative buttons , gathering at the waist and small shoul...

A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...

Vintage 1980s Donna Karan Wool Dress: This is such an absolutely timeless vintage little black dress, made by Donna Karan in the late 1980s. The quali...

White jersey cocktail dress with beaded neckline edge and back. The beaded part is padded. Shoulder-pads. No fabric composition but probably mix of wo...

Navy blue Faille( silk textile) bustier dress with orange bow in the same fabric. Orange piping on the edge of the bustier. Stiff organza lining and synthetique horsehair in the bott...

Garments by James Galanos were explicitly designed to capture an audience. Having designed for some of the most prominent women of his time, Galanos often incorporated rich colors, glamorous sparkles, and of course, sumptuous furs to take his looks to the next level. Created in 1982, this ensemble is likely a custom couture set consisting of a matching jacket and dress...

Early 1980s France Party or music hall top or mini-dress in powder pink stretch Lycra-Jersey, embroidered with glass beads and iridescent rhinestones. Large asymmetrical neckline w...

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...

Back to the 80s with this fitted Angelo Tarlazzi strapless dress ! Made of silk jersey, the upper part of the dress is completely ruched, giving the illusion of a two piece construct...

This is a fun 1980s Albert Nipon black dress with a 1940s flair. It has a matte finish with satin raglan sleeves and back. The back closes with large rhinestone button closures with ...

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 ...

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...

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...

Pauline Trigere black Guipure lace over gold lame', 2pc skirt set from the 1980s. The top has a jewel neckline and is seamed at the waist, flaring at the hem. The sleeves have padded...

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...

Chanel is known to be one of the most luxurious and decadent fashion houses in the world. This breathtaking shocking pink silk and black velvet gown from their iconic 1982 fall-winte...