Late 20th Century Evening Dresses and Gowns

Stunning vintage Donna Karan canary yellow beaded silk dress! Thin spaghetti straps, with a figure flattering shape! Beads and sequins throughout front and back. Looks great alone, o...

One of Victor Costa's best designs, this strapless cocktail/evening dress is fashioned of white satin and black velvet alternating horizontal stripes with fitted bodice leading to an...

A breathtaking Nolan Miller Couture unworn with tags embroidered silk organza sculpted bridal gown dating back to the early 1990's. Nolan Miller was an acclaimed costume designer best known for his work on the long-running series Dynasty. Miller was nominated six times for an Emmy Award, winning 'Outstanding Costumes' in 1984 for the Dynasty series, which also set a fashion trend for glamorous high society gowns. This stunning Nolan Miller creation from his exclusive couture line is the perfect solo in the spotlight 'Barbie Doll' bridal look. This showstopper has serious allure with that hourglass mermaid silhouette. The fabric itself is a masterpiece; the highest quality large-scale ivory floral cutwork embroidered silk organza with a matching ivory silk underlay. I adore the fully corset boned satin trimmed sweetheart plunge strapless with adorable back-bow. A curved nipped waist with fitted mermaid slightly trained skirting creates the perfect amount of drama to this timeless garment. It is impeccably seamed and on the level of modern day haute couture. This would make an epic red carpet or wedding moment. Measurements Bust: 32-33 inches Waist: 25-26 inches Hips: 35 inches Length top to waist: 11 inches Length waist to hem: 41 inches This 1990's Nolan Miller Couture designer gown...

This vintage 1970s Bohemian Ossie Clark ivory rayon jacquard maxi dress is exceptional. The rayon jacquard fabric is super soft and quite heavy. Although many Ossie Clark dresses wou...

This exquisite Andrea Wilkin 1970s fantasy bridal gown in soft ivory exudes femininity and is in wonderful condition. Layers of silk fabric are beautifully arranged to create the cla...

1990s Gianfranco Ferre ecru French lace and horsehair braid structured strapless gown with bodice peek-a-boo sections formed by serpentine braid work. Overlay lace wrap front with h...

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 ...

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

Circa 1970 France Anonymous haute couture evening dress in chiffon and cream silk crepe from the 1970s. Probably from Jean Dessès or Carven designer house(?). An empire-inspired, hi...

Beautiful Giorgio Armani Strapless white and silver lace gown with iridescent beads. Lace has beautiful silver grey embroidery. Perfect for wedding or...

Silk ivory cocktail dress with flower tulle brooch. Silk satin edge, waist and bow. Buttons, buttonhole and snaps at the end of the shoulder stra...

This early 80's Scherrer haute couture dress could be a fabulous option for a bride-to-be. Made from delicate off-white lace which is underpinned with a refined color matching silk-c...

Vintage 80's Bob Mackie Gold Black Embellished Mini Dress If you’re a fan of Fran, she wore this same dress in 1991 on the show “Princesses”. US size - 4 Exquisitely Beaded in Gold a...

Iconic Optical Illusion Top + Skirt SET by Jean Paul Gaultier! Worn by supermodel HELENA CHRISTENSEN at the JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Spring/Summer 1996 runway show. JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Mai...

A wonderful piece of Pierre Balmain haute couture, this effortless cream gown could make a perfect romantic wedding dress ! Cut for a slightly loose fit in the finest quality silk, ...

Beautiful Vintage Dolce & Gabbana Japanese Postage card print Shift, Cocktail dress ! Crafted in a stretchy red satin material with a concealed zip up back to ensure a Perfect fit. ...

new DRIES VAN NOTEN Vintage 100% silk beige daisy print midi dress FR38 M Reference: PYCN/A00100 Brand: Dries Van Noten Material: Silk Color: Beige Pattern: Floral Closure: Drawstrin...

This elegant evening dress was designed in the 1970's by Victoria Royal and sold at Robinson's in California. The outer layer of the dress is a fine sheer champagne mesh fabric that is covered in beads, embroidery, faux pearls, paillettes and rhinestones. The dress has a pale neutral underslip that is separate from the outer layer. Both layers have back center zippers and hook and eyes for closure. This is such an elegant, neutral toned evening gown that is so sophisticated and chic! Measurements are taken on the underlayer which is like a slip, the outer layer is looser and has a straight fit. We estimate this dress to fit a modern day US size 4, but reviewing the measurements is always the best way to determine if something will fit when buying vintage...

Wonderful diamond evening dress by Thierry Mugler! From the F/W 1999 collection! Runway piece! With rhinestones! Shiny and luxurious! The 2 panels are attached by the rhinestone ch...

- Spring-summer 1999 collection - Sold by Gold Palms Vintage - Floral print long dress - Off-the-shoulders neckline - Brown crochet cuffs - Brown underdress - Runway piece, famously ...

LOVE LALI Vintage A very pretty vintage Christian Dior Lingerie night gown that works perfectly worn as a slip dress with a pair of high heels or sandals Beautifully silky flowing s...

Pucci Dress composed of cotton, fastening at the front with a concealed zip. No size tag, it fit a size 36FR. Additional information: Dimensions: Shoulders: 44 cm (17.32"), Bust: 4...

Bill Gibb 1972 Fall/Winter ivory moss crepe evening gown with curved collar and sleeve cuffs, fabric-covered buttons, raglan sleeves, voluminous gored skirt and yellow and black top...

This is a cream heavy weight cotton dress with hand embroidered flowers and birds in shades of pink, purple, blue, lime green, tan. This unlabeled Josefa dress...

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Runway Chinoiserie Print Silk Mini Dress. Features front hooks, slit on leg and mini length. Label size: XS Modern size: UK: 6 to 8, US: 0 to 2, EU: 34 to36...

Bob Mackie F/W 1991 Nude Mini Fully Beaded Dress From the second picture - Models wear the fashions of designer Bob Mackie at his Fall 1991 show in New York, April 11, 1991. The clot...

This Classic 90's Dolce Gabbana Bra Slip Dress will be perfect for any occasion during the summer and fall weather. Layer this with a light sweater, ...

Atelier Versace by Gianni Versace Haute Couture F/W 1998 Embellished Sheer Cutout Mini Dress IT 42 Atelier Versace sleeveless mini dress ...

Stunning and elegant Moroccan caftan with silver metallic Moorish floral damask brocade. Handcrafted Moroccan kaftan, coat, hand made by Moroccan fashion designer in Morocco great to...

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Versace pink, red, and brown halter dress featuring a halter neck with lace shawl collar, plung...

Known for creating beautiful, romantic dresses, American couture designer Alfred Bosand is remembered for his exquisite attention to detail. Workin...

A rare and coveted Pleats Please by Issey Miyake dress from the collaboration with Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang, Guest Artist Series No. 4, 1998. It can be worn as a dress or a jacket. The mind-boggling process of creating the design by sprinkling gunpowder onto the patterns and evoking a detonation is shown in the YouTube video above (an even more prolonged and more detailed version here). Asymmetrical cut, pleated throughout. Bat look shoulders and sleeves! 100% polyester. Made in Japan. A dress of this series is held by the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute archives. They state: "Miyake launched the Pleats Please Guest Artist Series in 1996. For the fourth collaboration in the series, Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang used gunpowder explosions to burn images of dragons, a Chinese symbol for life, onto a group of finished white garments. To produce the line, Miyake adjusted the images for printing on flat fabric before cutting, sewing, and pleating." Kerry Taylor...

James Galanos Silk Satin Hand Fringed Dress from the 1980's. Silk satin with long sash tie collar, shoulder pads and hand fringing from the hip level down. Beautiful quality construc...

1990 ALAIA Blush Pink Rayon Jersey Bodycon Cocktail Dress With Cut Out Racer Back

Evening or interior metallic gold brocade dress kaftan with silver and gold trim. Hand-made ceremonial caftan from North Africa, Morocco. Vintage exotic 1970s silver metallic brocade...

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Junior VINTAGE Bird Tropical Feather Mandala Electrical Print Bodycon Bustier Rare Collector Pencil Dress Black and cream electrical print bodycon dress from Je...

A 1990's pretty, floaty , floral silk dress by Cacharel. The dress is in a floral print with layers of silk, and has spaghetti straps and a hankerchief hem. It has a side zip and ...

1990s Versace Jeans Couture by Gianni Versace turtle neck bodycon dress. Made from super stretchy, figure hugging fabric, with a colourful and extremely iconic Betty Boop print...

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...

Iconic Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Lace Inserted Silk Crepe Gown from the 1970's. Made in the period when Lagerfeld helmed the direction of Chloe w...

Chic late 90s ESCADA SPORT flowers and polka dot novelty print sleeveless silk dress ! Features baby blue and white polka dot print along the front neck, the back, and front and back...

▪ Jean Paul Gaultier halterneck silk dress ▪ Enlarged multicoloured floral print ▪ Accordion pleated bust with halterneck ties ▪ Nude accordion pleated silk chiffon shoulder straps...

Ivory taffetas evening dress with ruffles. Drape bust and sleeve. Boned. Zip in the middle back. Rayon lining. Bow on the side of the waist. Open in the front. SIZE 40 ( M)

Circa 1975-1980 Italy Beautiful trompe l'oeil dress by the famous Italian designer Roberta di Camérino. Stretch and fluid straight dress, long sleeves with a V-neckline and folded points. Very fine jersey knit drawing a pleated skirt suit, giving a beautiful effect of movement to this dress. Cuffs with gold brass cufflinks monogrammed...

1970s BILL TICE pale yellow + white long sleeve cotton maxi dress ! Features all over eyelets with ties at center neck. POCKETS at each side of the hips. Hidden zipper up the back wi...

Vintage beige wedding dress silk sheath dress with three leaps at the waist with padding and long-sleeved bolero jacket. The wedding dresses, have been used for fashion shows, are i...

Gorgeous vintage designer Moroccan kaftan in pink damask floral fabric. This chic Bohemian maxi dress caftan is one of a kind designer evening Moroccan Middle Eastern gown. Vintage exotic 1970s pink and green maxi dress kaftan handmade in North Africa, Morocco. Unisex will fit Large to XL. Dress measurement flat: Shoulder 20" Sleeve 22.5" Chest 26" Hip 28" Total length 55". Handcrafted by Moroccan artist fashion designer, this is a one of a kind caftan, inspired by the tales of princess of the Arabian Nights. The Kaftan is a long and wide tunic, collarless, long-sleeved, worn by man and women in Africa and the Middle East. The Moroccan kaftans inspired European and global designers as Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, and many more who made the Moorish caftans...

Chic and a bit sexy 90s GEOFFREY BEENE khaki and black color block silk mini dress ! Built in inner corset keeps everything in place, and has its own zipper. Full hidden zipper up th...

S/S 1994 Christian Lacroix Silk dress with metal collar halterneck yellow printed 100% silk Condition: Excellent 34" bust, 30" waist, 34" hips, 52" ...

A butter yellow silk dress from Thierry Mugler. It has a bateau neckline with an oval cut out below it, princess seaming for a great fit and 2 front welt patch pockets. The dress co...

An ethereal 1970's British custom couture ivory gown that effortlessly mixes the bohemian vibe with 1930's Old Hollywood glamour. I definitely think this beauty would make an epic resort party or bridal look. The fabrics used work absolutely perfect together; a semi-sheer cotton gauze blend mixed with netted filet lace and thick corded crochet lace. The bodice is framed with gorgeous scalloped trim and the prettiest winged flutter sleeves. This figure flattering gown with a flirty low backside accentuates the waist while skimming the hips with yards and yards of skirting. The knotted fringe detail adds such fantastic depth and texture. It is impeccably hand crafted and on the level of modern day couture. Here is a show-stopper with attitude and elegant. Measurements Bust: 32-36 inches (varies due to design) Waist: 26 inches Hips: Free Sweep Total Length: 62 inches This 1970's custom couture gown...

Fabulous 1980s vintage OLEG CASSINI fully sequined leopard print short sleeve silk dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn gold and black sequins throughout the entire dress. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Great belted or alone. The pictured 90s Jane August...

Gorgeous vintage 70s EMMA DOMB yellow chiffon long sleeve maxi dress! Primary yellow color, with pastel pink, green, orange and white flowers printed throughout. Burnt orange velvet ...

A classic bias-cut dress from the best Galliano years at Dior in a beautiful soft buttercream yellow jacquard. Size FR 42, US 10. Measurements (flat lay on one side): Armpit to ar...

Backless silk printed evening dress. Dress: 100 silk. Lining: 100% acetate Zip and hook&eye on the left side. Hook&eye behind the neck. SIZE M ( Bust an...

Gorgeous 1990s MAX NUGUS HAUTE COUTURE ombre beaded silk chiffon full length evening dress! Warm colors of pink, peach and brown. Strapless u...

Christian Dior vintage long dress in multicoloured printed chiffon with matching stole sewn with multicoloured swan stripes. Marc Bohan for Christian Di...

Circa 1970 France Long party dress made of gold Lurex and green fluorescent Lurex knitwear and dating from the 1970s. Tight dress with boat neckline and ...