20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Presenting the most incredible golden Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dress, designed by Yves Saint Laurent. From the Fall/Winter 1992 collection, this dress debuted on the season’s runway modeled by Beverley Peele, and was also highlighted in the season’s ad campaign captured by Helmut Newton and modeled by Karen Mulder. This truly fabulous single shoulder gowns covered in a cheetah print that glistens with every movement. Effortlessly chic, this rare dress...

Circa 1990 France Lurex lamé cocktail dress by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dating from the 1990s. Wrap dress open at the front with crossed belt allowing a plunging V neckline. ...

Autumn Winter 1978 France Precious evening ensemble, dress and Kimono jacket by Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dating from the 1978 ready-to-wear collection. Straight, minimalist, ...

Very unusual, red floral printed silk dress with halter neck, flounce at bust and matching long sash from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1970's. Halter neck can be tied at bac...

Yves Saint Laurent was a designer of the old manner who understood how to cut . His work is about perfection of line. The designer was all about how to work with a beautiful fabric....

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent silk dress with a checkered belt Fastens with a zipper on the back Period – 1980s Size – FR38 / S, refer ...

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....

Yves Saint Laurent 1970s Navy Pleated Two-Piece Rhinestone Maxi Dress Vintage; circa early 1970s Haute Couture Navy Blue Two-Pieces; top snaps on...

Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Silk dress printed with flowers in red, green, and purple tones. Size 36FR. 1989 Spring-Summer Collection. Additional information: Condition: V...

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...

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Silk velvet dress with drop waist, embellished with a jewel made of rock crystal, jadeite ad ormoulu. Ribbon N°67412. Collection Haute couture 1990/9...

Yves Saint Laurent YSL black velvet dress featuring double layered silk satin ruffles around the faux-wrap style deep v neckline, and around the cuffs, shoulder pads inside uphold th...

It's no secret that we are obsessed with Yves Saint Laurent but this incredible Fall/Winter 1982 runway dress is truly a work of art! This runway show received glowing reviews from f...

This is a version of the Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" dress that Talitha Getty wore for the Vogue Paris 1970 February issue photographed by Jeanloup ...

Yves Saint Laurent YSL red strapless gown with a black velvet band at the top of the bust. There is no fabric tag but fabric is silky with a satin ...

Rare and extraordinary Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Beaded Mini, 1969. Early extraordinary survival. Early YSL mini with extraordinarily layered embroider...

This stunningly sensual black haute couture evening gown was designed by one of the true masters of 20th century couture, Yves Saint Laurent. Designed by YSL for his Fall/Winter 198...

Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Long silk Haute Couture dress. No size label, it fits a 38FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder width...

Jet-black, wool dress with lace up back designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the early 1990's. Dress has a slight A-line shape. Ties have shiny silver metal ends and can be worn ...

Indulge in Timeless Elegance with the Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Black Backless Evening Dress! Introducing a sophisticated and chic piece from the 1980s, the Yves Saint Laurent Black B...

Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Black, white and red silk dress. Size 40FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: ...

Jet-black, strapless dress with asymmetrical draping and lace accent designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the early 1990's. Labeled a French size 38. Dress best fits a US 2 or sl...

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...

Yves Saint Laurent YSL pink ruffle-trim cotton mini dress featuring a scoop neck, front heart-shaped button placket, a high-length. Circa 1992 See Image Catwalk Summer 1992 Compositi...

Yves Saint Laurent -(Made in France) Black silk Haute Couture suit. No size indicated, it fits a 38 FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Top : Shou...

Exceptional, deep-plum jersey gown with deep V neckline, billowy sleeves and wrap belt from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1970's. Labeled a French size 36". Approximate measu...

Yves Saint Laurent YSL blue silk dress featuring bow print, boat neck, long sleeves, belted waist, keyhole detail to the rear and mid-length. Circa 1987 See attached spring-summer ...

Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Silk mid-length dress entirely embroidered with pearls and black sequins. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Fall-Winter 1998 Collection. Addit...

Purple, floral-printed, silk dress with long waist tie from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1970's. Labeled a French size 42 however this fits very small, especially if worn off the...

Cut from airy sheer silk chiffon, this rare early 70s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche maxi dress is shirred from under the chest to the hips for a flattering - though comfortable - closer ...

Black crepe silk mini dress with marabou feather trim and satin bow designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1970's. Labeled a French size 38. Approximate measurements: shou...

Jet-black, jersey gown with bands of soutache trim and cording designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to 1974. Dress features a square neckline, empire waistline with adjustable tasse...

This is a stunning Yves Saint Laurent evening gown from the 1985 YSL runway collection. This tuxedo inspired strapless dress is in a luxurious black satin, with a collar along the strapless bustline. The dress has beautiful domed rhinestone buttons down the front for closure, and a fitted built-in corset in the bodice. We love that there are slanted front, deep pockets with large flaps. You can wear the dress fully buttoned or unbuttoned halfway up as shown as it was featured in red in the ad campaign. (Original ad not included). Yves Saint Laurent often incorporated elemen...

Black, sequined dress with ruched bodice and velvet straps designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1980's. Labeled a French size 40. Approximate measurements: bust 34", waist 28...

Chic early 90s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche lipstick red cotton sleeveless trapeze tent dress ! Pockets at each side of the hips. Simply slip this rare beauty over your head. Easy ...

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture -Set comprised of a black silk velvet tunic and a long lace skirt fully lined with chiffon. Collection Haute Couture...

Red cotton mini dress with wide black grosgrain ribbon trim by Yves Saint dating to the 1990's. Labeled a French size 40. Dress measures approximately: 36” at bust, 32” at waist and...

Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Black asymmetric dress in velvet and faille. Fall-Winter 1988-1989 collection. Size 40FR Additional inf...

Yves Saint Laurent (Made in France) Silk set. Size 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Top: Shoulders: 40 cm (15.74"), Bust: 48 cm (18.89"), Waist: 36 cm (14.17"), Sleeves: 6...

- Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Cocktail Dress - Yves Saint Laurent era - From the Autumn/Winter 1988 runway collection (shown in red colourway) - Gorgeous weighty satin - Mini lengt...

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture (Made in France) Long purple and gray silk velvet Haute Couture dress with belt. No size indicated, it fits a 36FR. Collection 1970/1971. Additional...

Yves Saint Laurent -(Made in France) Black silk velvet Haute Couture evening gown embellished with organza flounces. Bolduc present, number 67648. No composition label or size indica...

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture - Dress composed of black wool cheesecloth and velvet. It fastens at the front with a series of buttons. Ribbon ...

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture - Very nice dress in black wool crepe, fastening with a slanting snap closure that continues on to the wrap skirt....

Yves Saint Laurent (Made in France) Dress composed of black velvet and taffeta. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Bust: 34 cm ( 1...

Elegant Moroccan caftan in turquoise and gold floral lame metallic and embroidered trim, circa 1970s. This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand. It’s crafted in Morocco and tailored for a relaxed fit. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, embellished sleeves. It comes in 2 pieces, an under garment...

Strapless, black denim dress with oversized shell buttons and horizontal pockets at hips from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1980's, early 1990's. No size is indicated however...

Yves Saint Laurent -(Made in France) Sweater dress in red raffia and scottish yarn. Size 38FR. Ready-to-wear collection Spring-Summer 1988. Additional information: Dimensions: Ches...

The twin of this Spring 1997 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture gown belonged to French actress and muse to Yves Saint Laurent Cath...

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...

Rose, floral-printed silk jersey dress with elasticized neckline and waist designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1970's. Labeled a French size 34 however this will easily fit ...

1992 S/S Yves Saint Laurent haute couture no.67074 silk strapless evening gown with vertical/diagonal navy and white stripes and a mini-train at the back hem. Though deceptively simp...

Very Rare 2 in 1 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Twinkly Anthracite Dress Gown C. 1986, Label N - 60253 Can be Used in 2 Different Ways Because of Snaps Crushed Twinkly Anthracite V...

Evening dress / coat by Yves Saint Laurent! Wonderful silhouette! With shoulder pads! Black & diamond look bottons! Zipper at the sleeves. You can wear it as a dress or on a light dr...

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...

Navy-blue, strapless, cotton, safari dress designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the early 1990's. French size 38. Best fits a US 2 or small-busted 4. Dress can be adjusted with t...

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent silk bustier dress with draping on the chest. The perfect dress for an evening out. The inner corset tightly fixes the bustier on the chest. Fabric: 100%...

The 1980s and Yves Saint Laurent are an iconic pair. Capturing the 80s culture, YSL had a talent for designing for the everyday woman but also making sure that she stood out whether ...