1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980S MICHAEL NOVARESE Black Haute Couture Silk Taffeta Duster Covered In Exceptional Embroidery & Beaded Gold Work

▪ Azzedine Alaia knitted virgin wool dress ▪ Single zip fastening circles the body starting at the right hip and ending at the left breast ▪ Integral hood with scarf ending on one si...

Comme des Garcons; black knitted raw silk dress. L-shaped, with elongated panel forming a cowl collar, slits for the arms and diagonal hem. Can be worn ...

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...

1980's Bob Mackie ivory embellished sleeveless gown. Sleeveless white gown with beaded trim and beaded radiated stripe pattern throughout. Semi-sheer white mesh upper and back. Conce...

▪ Brand: Comme Des Garçons ▪ Creative Director: Rei Kawakubo ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1984 ▪ Sold by: One of a Kind Archive ▪ Fabric: 65% Rayon, 35% Silk ▪ Details: Large asymmetri...

1980S BOB MACKIE Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Gown With Fringe

Introducing an exquisite piece of fashion history: the iconic Azzedine Alaïa nude soft leather dress from the Spring-Summer 1981 collection. Crafted with meticulous attention to deta...

Galanos Vintage Purple and Black Lace Bow Dress Circa 1980s; for I. Magnin Black satin; purple lace bodice Long sleeve with snap fastening at cuffs Round neckline Side seam pockets...

A/W 1989 Geoffrey Beene black lamé long sleeve gown. Silk and tinsel blend metallic lamé velvet gown with long sleeves and built-in shoulder pads (removable as desired). Fitted waist...

A very pretty flower pattern silk dress from Emanuel Ungaro in pinks, blues, greens and golds on an off white background. It has a sweetheart neckline, elbow length puffed sleeves wi...

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier black mesh dress featuring solid sleeves, a sheer bodice with button front, lace waist detail, and gathered skir...

Black, asymmetrical one shoulder dress with wrap around pleated skirt designed by Rei Kawakubo for Comme Des Garcons dating to 1989. Size 'M'. Approximate measurement at interior of ...

1970s Bill Blass Black Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown; Fitted Boned Bodice with Outsized Bow; Cascading Ostrich Feather Skirt.

Bias cut dress with a single swathe of darkest brown jersey forming a hooded bodice dating to 1984. Well documented piece. Very flattering seams. 'Hood' can be draped for a more conv...

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

James Galanos 1980s Black and White Puff Sleeve Pleated Open Back Dress Vintage; circa 1980s Made for Nan Duskin Philadelphia boutique Black/Cream White Bubble puff sleeves Round ne...

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...

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 ...

1980's John Anthony peach strapless fully sequined sheath gown with geometric center gathered detail. Built-in boning, waist belt and concealed back zip closure, with moderate length...

Dame Zandra Rhodes is an iconic British designer who has been designing for the last 50 years. Rhodes considers herself “an artist working in the field of textiles and fashion,” evident in her process which always starts with drawing and finishes with the final product and how it drapes on the body. The international world of fashion is indelibly embedded with her dramatic, theatrical designs. Her background as a printed textile artist is an underlining passion that makes her work "pop" with dynamic exuberance. She has designed and clothed the Who's Who of the Glitterati: from Jackie Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor to Bianaca Jagger and Princess Diana. This exquisite mid-length dress, created in 1987 is a rare acquisition, and its sister dress in ivory is part of the collection of the The Philadelphia Museum of Art. Clothing you in a breath of light and air this dress is handcrafted from baby blue silk with a hand-printed skyscraper design. The collar: like a pearl necklace is a sampling of Zandra Rhodes' brilliantly executed design expertise! The bodice is embellished with hand-applied crystals, baby pearls...

Very rare, black velour dress with studs designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to the early 1980's. Labeled a French size 42 however this was not clipped on the size 2 mannequin. Approxi...

Yves Saint Laurent's original 1980s version of the tulle trimmed dress available in the Saint Laurent Fall 2019 collection. The strapless bustier dress comes with a matching bolero....

Chanel dress in white & black cotton, round neck with golden buttons, short sleeves, front pleats, and pleated pockets with flap and button. The dress's large shoulder pads have been...

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Black Off-the-Shoulder Lace Bustier Dress Circa 1980s Rive Gauche line Black/Brown Sweetheart neckline Off-the-shoulder sheer balloon sleeves Bustier with l...

Very rare jet black silk velvet gown with sheer black and silver accented lace panels from Jacqueline de Ribes dating to the 1980's. Gown is entirely hand finished. The attention to ...

▪ Archival Jean Paul Gaultier Copper Evening Dress and Jacket Ensemble ▪ Spring-Summer 1987 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Figu...

Very rare, black sequined dress from Stephen Sprouse dating to spring of 1988. Labeled a US size 8 however this fits a smaller size (US 4-6 however please look a the measurements). ...

Very unique, jet-black velvet dress with tulle sleeves from Jacqueline de Ribes dating to the 1980's. Very flattering fitted bodice with full skirt. Fits a US size 4-6. Approximate m...

Dramatic, jet-black textured dress with satin ruffled trim and large bow designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1980's. Fully internal corset with boning at bodice. Labeled a F...

Beautiful black dress with sheer net neckline and skirting from Karl Lagerfeld dating to the late 1980's. Labeled a French size 40. Approximate measurements are as follows: Bust 36",...

Bob Mackie 1980s Brown Silk Chiffon Gown Description Silk Chiffon Gown by Bob Mackie Circa 1980s Iridescent brown Gathered bustier bodice Double spaghetti straps; split to form a t...

A truly sensational and highly coveted Bob Mackie couture ruby-red beaded silk high-low waterfall hem mini dress dating back to his iconic 1984 fall/winter documented collection. As shown, this well documented runway micro-mini was also the choice look for Lee Remick in Stephen Sondheim's Follies! Bob Mackie will definitely go down in history as one of the great American designers. He began his career as a Hollywood costuming sketch...

Vintage Chloe silk floral print in red, purple, and brown with nehru collar with ruffle sleeves. Bust: 36”/ Waist: 27” Size: Small

1980s Bernard Perris Red Satin Bustier off shoulder tulle mini dress or can be worn as a top. Dress/ Top has three layers of tulle. Lace up at the...

A simply stunning and well-documented Oscar de la Renta black sheer chiffon and pale pink silk gown dating back to his 1986 spring/summer collectio...

Legendary Canadian designer Arnold Scaasi opened his first couture salon in 1964. Known for his feminine, glamorous, and colorful designs, he received many prestigious fashion honors including a CFDA Lifetime Achievement award and a Coty award. He designed dresses for first ladies and Hollywood stars including the likes of Laura Bush, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Crawford, and Barbara Striesand, and his work has been featured in renowned museums worldwide. This sensational off-the-shoulder dress embodies what was great about Scassi’s work. Done in scarlet red silk, this jaw-droppingly beautiful dress exudes a compelling aura of old Hollywood glamor. The bodice begins with a deep off-the-shoulder V neckline that frames the delecotage. The interior of the bodice is boned to maintain its long corset...

Late 80s Bellville Sassoon Black strapless drop waist tulle dress with cream lace at the hem. Dress comes with very large shawl that can be worn as a cape. size 4/6 Measurement Bus...

Very rare, black dress with multi-colored bows designed by Patrick Kelly from the "Miss CouCou" collection from fall of 1988. French size 38 which best fits a US 4-6. Approximate mea...

Ronaldus Shamask, iridescent, blue, silk and cotton combination, long one shoulder dress having 2 diagonally placed wide tiers that wrap around t...

Vintage Oscar De la renta magenta pink silk gown with billowy sleeves and ruffle collar. Perfect for cocktail party or Black tie event. Bust 34” Waist: 27”

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...

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...

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...

Haute Couture Ruffled Gown by Yves Saint Laurent Circa 1980s Off shoulder with ruffle overlay Drop waist with ruffle detail Oversized bow on back Semisheer High low a-line silhouet...

▪ Archival Azzedine Alaia Cocktail Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1986 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Constructed from magenta acetate knit fabric ▪ Body conscious fit ▪ Semi-sheer knee-...

Ca. 1980 Roberto Capucci strapless fuchsia and light pink contrast silk shantung evening gown featuring an oversized and sculptural rosette detail at the bust, a petaled hem, a wrap ...

▪ Archival John Galliano Clam Dress ▪ Blanche DuBois collection, Spring-Summer 1988 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Museum Grade ▪ The skirt crafted fr...

1980s Scaasi Boutique Red Strapless sweetheart neckline lace gown. Fitted in the waist and flare out. Gown comes with lace shawl. Perfect for wedding or cocktail party. Size 4/6 mea...

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...

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...

Alaia Spring-Summer 1986 magenta acetate knit bodycon dress

One Shoulder Crystal and Silk Green Dress by Versace Atelier Circa late 1980s Two-tone; top layer is mint green and bottom is pale chartreuse Multicol...

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...

Verlaine Vintage is delighted to offer a stunning Chantal Thomass vintage ensemble consisting of a black tulle skirt and a matching top. Adorned with ...

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...

1989 Chanel slate gray, Grecian-inspired skirt and top ensemble with dramatic draping, a slit at center front and subtle hi-low hem. The bodice/top features design details such as di...

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...