Late 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...

This runway documented Yves Saint Laurent coat dress is from his spring / summer 1992 collection. With 'headlight' crystal buttons and matching belt it is exceptional quality and in ...

Circa 1990 France Iconic blouse dress in printed silk satin from the Variation line by Yves Saint Laurent and dating from the 1990s. Beautiful silk ...

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....

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 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...

1980s Yves Saint Laurent - Rive Gauche red iridescent sharkskin silk and acetate bubble dress with voluminous skirt and large bow at front. Scoop Ballet-style neckline and fitted lon...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 -(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...

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 ...

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

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...

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 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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

- 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 (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...

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 asymmetric dress in velvet and faille. Fall-Winter 1988-1989 collection. Size 40FR Additional inf...

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

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 (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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

Vintage rare one-of-a-kind 1970s Yves Saint Laurent “rive gauche” black dotted silk trimmed with marabou feather-light evening robe or coat. This YSL robe or coat is certainly a statement piece that would have been very fashionable in the 1970s and is likely to still be highly desirable today. The combination of the delicate silk and the luxurious feathers creates a striking contrast that would have caught the eye of anyone who saw it. Styling this vintage 1970s Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" evening robe or coat can be a fun and exciting task. Keep it classic: Pair the coat with a simple black dress...

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...

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. ...

Typical of Yves Saint Laurent's 1980s style, this silk dress is in a lovely iridescent blue with a black floral print. There is a black velvet trim on the collar as well as a velvet ...

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...

Incredible and rare 1970s Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" high collar ruffled blouse en maxi boho skirt set made in the richest chocolate brown silk crepe with charming and on-trend...

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%...

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...

Very unusual, black 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 b...

This is a gorgeous vintage YSL two piece ensemble, including a sheer, off shoulder ruffled peasant top and a long matching skirt. Worn together, they create a beautiful two piece maxi dress, or the pieces can be worn separately for more styling ability. This dress is made of a sheer black cotton voile with pale yellow, red, sage and brown floral print. The top is sheer, with a ruffled neckline with elastic and puff sleeves. It can be worn off or on shoulder. The sheer top is something that YSL introduced to fashion and his models were some of the first to go braless on the runway. This bold statement was meant to be about female empowerment and equality. The skirt is long, full, and lined in sheer black. There is a separate matching fabric sash style belt and a side zipper and hook and eye on the left side for closure. The style of this vintage Yves Saint Laurent dress...

Very rare, floral-printed, silk mousseline, haute couture dress designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to 1990 as seen on the spring couture runway in a different print. Dress best fi...