Vintage Rare 1980s G-III black leather moto style dress

For $50 plus shipping, someone got a nice deal on this vintage 1980s G-III black leather moto-style dress with asymmetrical zipper.  The dress was a size S and appeared to be in excellent condition for a vintage item.

Vintage Deerskin Trading Post black leather dress fetches an impressive "Buy It Now" price

This vintage black leather shirt dress by Deerskin Trading Post sold for its impressive "Buy It Now" price of $125.  Although I've bought and sold a few of these on eBay, it's been quite awhile since I've seen any listed for sale, especially in a desirable size XL.  The dress appears to be in great condition except that it's missing its original matching leather sash belt.  The seller also mentioned that it has a slight smell of perfume, which I sometimes enjoy when buying a pre-owned leather garment.

I found some photos from a previous eBay listing, showing it modeled and belted.

A real deal on a vintage 1980s Emanuel Ungaro black leather dress

Someone practically stole this vintage 1980s Emanuel Ungaro black leather dress for its starting bid of $49.99.  This size medium dress features a button front and high collar with buttons.  The attention to detail on this dress is very impressive.

This would have been very tempting in a larger size and would look great paired with tall black leather boots, leather gloves, an angora beret and dark sunglasses.

Rare cowl style North Beach Leather dress sells very well

eBay leather seller "leatherfashions" sold this very rare-style North Beach Leather dress for an impressive $305.  This size medium dress features a rare "cowl style" neck which zips all the way up the left sleeve to the side of the neck.  As the seller indicated that this would also fit a large as well, I really wanted to bid on it, but the $250 starting bid was more than I wanted to spend.

I might add that it looks stunning paired with the Versace bondage belt, which the seller indicated was not included.  The belt is a work of art by itself and would make a great addition to a "Catwoman" costume.

As for the dress, I'd pair it with a beret, tall black leather boots, and some sleek black leather gloves.

A real deal on a nice North Beach Leather black dress with rare black zippers!

For $56, someone got a real deal on this vintage 1980s black leather dress by North Beach Leather.  This classic style from Michael Hoban features rare black zippers and a two-way zip style.  While I like that it's pictured with a belt, I doubt that it's original as I don't recall any NBL dress styles ever having a belt.

Had this been my size instead of a small, I would have put in a good bid!

PERFECT PAIRINGS: black beret, black leather gloves, black leather boots or pumps

A very tempting Italian-made black leather dress

This Italian-made black leather dress (size 8) featuring a two-way zipper and funnel neck sold for its fixed price of $195.00.  I especially liked the clean styling - black zipper, padded shoulders and no embellishments.  I also liked the way you could create two totally different looks by wearing the collar open or completely zipped.  I really liked the style, which the seller described as "high-tech," but the size was too small and the fixed price was more than I wanted to pay.

PERFECT PAIRINGS: beret, black leather gloves, black pumps or knee-high black leather boots

An assortment of recent Leather Dress sales on eBay

Over the holiday season, there were a variety of North Beach Leather dresses for sale on eBay.  As you'll see below, the military style continues to fetch the highest dollar for NBL leather dresses.

This nicely modeled classic North Beach Leather dress (size PS) sold for $125.95.  This has always been my favorite North Beach Leather dress style with the two-way zipper, high collar, and padded shoulders.

Actually, I've always preferred this dress in basic black, and someone got a real deal on this classic North Beach Leather two-way zipper dress (size M) for $81.00!

This North Beach Leather military style dress (size S) from "leatherbill" sold for a deserving $309.00.  This leather seller from Canada always features very nicely modeled leather apparel!

 

This unmodeled North Beach Leather military-style dress (size M) in royal blue sold for an impressive $242.50.  I'm a little surprised that it fetched such a good price considering it looks fairly wrinkled.  However, it does appear to be in excellent condition.  Great details on this dress!

For a totally different style, eBay leather seller "shoesandglasses" formerly "showbidness" sold this black strapless bustier dress (size M) by North Beach Leather for $127.50.  Is it just me or do the black leather opera gloves really make the outfit?!

North Beach Leather military-style dress in rare black sells for $600!

With bidding starting at one cent, this North Beach Leather military-style dress in classic black received 46 bids and sold for a whopping $598.88.  This is quite possibly the most I've ever seen a vintage NBL dress sell for on eBay!  Especially impressive since this dress is a size Small.

Great photography by the seller to show off the exquisite detailing and craftsmanship on this piece.

The seller knows their North Beach Leather: For your consideration from the fall 1987 collection, the Military Dress by Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather.  One of the most desired and collectable dresses in the history of the company.  Here in the most desirable black version...

Elie Tahari belted leather coat or dress?

Although listed as a belted leather coat, this Elie Tahari piece looks more like a very sexy black leather dress!

Except for the top-stitching detail, I really like everything about this dress.  Of course, it would look very sleek paired with a slouchy beret and matching black leather knee-high boots!

Had it been in my size instead of a small, I would have put in a decent bid.  This beautiful leather garment sold for an impressive $128.50!

North Beach Leather black leather military dress sells well

This North Beach Leather dress in a classic military style sold for a very deserving $232.50.  A size small, the dress appears to be in mint condition and a rare offering in classic black leather.

Between the gold piping, the epaulets, the double row of gold buttons down the front, and the detail on the back, this dress is exquisite!

A real deal on a North Beach Leather biker-style black leather dress

Even in a size small, someone got a real deal on this rare biker-style North Beach Leather dress for only $71.  What makes this dress rare is the unusually large zippers, which are hardly ever seen on a dress this style.  And the modeling is outstanding!

So it's interesting that this same exact dress, unmodeled, even in a size Extra Small, sold for an impressive $182.50, likely because "North Beach Leather" was in the title.