1960s White and Green Beaded Mini Cocktail Dress
By British Crown Colony
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1960s Intricate White and Green beaded sequin floral pattern on white lace mini cocktail dress. Dress is lined in silk but sleeve in unlined. Size: best fit size 0/2 or 4 Bu...
1960s British Couture Grey Floral Silk Chiffon Vintage Dress
Located in London, GB
This lovely 1960s vintage couture dress in grey silk chiffon hosts an understated floral print in fuchsia pink, deep ochre and charcoal throughout and is in very good vintage conditi...
1960s British Couture Black Silk Velvet Polka Dot Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1960s British couture maxi dress is tailored from a sheer black chiffon smothered in black velvet polka dots with a fluffy, raised texture.
1970s Jon Adam Cotton Novelty Print Halter Neck Dress
Located in London, GB
Original 1970s cotton midi dress by British boutique label Jon Adam. The dress has a very desirable novelty scenic print showcasing a Japanese woman picking fruit from a tree surroun...
Vintage 1970s Jinty Summer Dress
By JINTY
Located in London, GB
A pretty and easy to wear dress by British firm Jinty. The dress is in black cotton , with an embroidered ruffle neck and 10'' frill at the hem.
Vintage Bruce Oldfield Silk Spot Dress
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage dress by British designer , Bruce Oldfield favorite of Queen Camilla.
1960s Royal Lynne Gold + Purple Metallic Lurex British Hong Kong A Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 60s ROYAL LYNNE gold and purple metallic lurex A-line dress! Features gold and regal purple geometric shapes throughout the front and back.
Vintage Bruce Oldfield Red Boucle Coat Dress
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage coat dress by British designer Bruce Oldfield - he designed Queen Camilla's coronation gown.
Jean Muir Cut out Maxi Dress 1970s
By Jean Muir
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey full length dress gown from legendary British designer Jean Muir.
Chic 1960s St Andrews Black Zephyr Wool British Hong Kong Beaded 60s Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
ANDREWS black zephyr wool British Hong Kong beaded and sequined shift dress!
A Vintage 1980s abstract printed Silk day Dress by Donald Campbell
By Donald Campbell
Located in London, GB
A chic day dress by British designer Donald Campbell. The silk dress has a black background with bright multicolour print.
1950s White Nylon Dress with Vibrant Floral Print
Located in London, GB
In excellent vintage condition with no issues; it is a well made piece although only a small sizing label remains in the dress denoting a British size 38. In modern sizing this roug...
1960s Jean Allen Organza Abstract Maxi Print Dress
By Jean Allen
Located in London, GB
Jean Allen was a high end British label manufacturing dresses to be sold in department stores from the 1950s through to the 1970s.
1970s Gina Fratini White and Blue Floral Cotton Maxi Dress
By Gina Fratini
Located in London, GB
Another elaborate example of romanticism from Gina Fratini, who really perfected this look during the early 1970s as she rose to prominence in the British boutique scene. The mod dr...
1980s Susan Small for Liberty Beige Purple Green Wool Dress
By Susan Small
Located in London, GB
This mid-length 1980s shirt-dress is by British designer Susan Small. Tailored from a beige textured lightweight wool from Liberty Fabrics patterned with painterly florals and foliag...
1968 OSSIE CLARK black moss crepe dress with keyhole neckline ruffles & red trim
By Ossie Clark for Radley, Ossie Clark
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Its mix of fluid tailoring, daring cutouts, and romantic ruffle details make it not only a show-stopping evening gown but also a highly collectible piece of British fashion history. ...
1950s Melbray Floral Print Cotton Dress
By MELBRAY of LONDON
Located in London, GB
Original 1950s dress from quality British label, Melbray, in a wonderful deep cerise polished cotton.
Vintage Janice Wainwright Black and Gold Dress
By Janice Wainwright
Located in London, GB
A vintage evening dress by British designer Janice Wainwright. The dress is in a black and gold fabric with black and gold stripes on the body and black and gold cross detail on the ...
1960s Cerise Pink Crochet Dress by Janet Cotton
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely beautiful and striking 1960s crocheted dress by British label Janet Cotton. We have had several pieces in the shop with this label over the years and they all d...
1980s Frank Usher Jersey and Lace Slip Dress
By Frank Usher
Located in London, GB
A good 1970s black slip dress by British heritage brand Frank Usher, perfect for a black tie or cocktail event.
1950s Frank Usher Black Panne Silk Velvet Dress
By Frank Usher
Located in London, GB
An original vintage 1950s evening dress from renowned British occasion wear designer Frank Usher.
Fine and Rare 1986 Antony Price Purple Bird Dress
By Antony Price
Located in London, GB
Fine and rare 1986 'bird dress' by legendary British designer Antony Price who created some of the most exclusive and glamourous evening wear of the 1970s and 1980s.
1960s Rainbow Watercolour Silk Floral Dress with Pleated Skirt
Located in London, GB
This unlabelled late 1960s British Couture silk summer dress has a super feminine silhouette with a nipped-in waist.
1960s Paul Jonas Floral Dress with Black Stripes
Located in London, GB
A sensational and original 1960s floral polished cotton dress by British boutique designer Paul Jonas. The dress is in remarkable vintage condition and looks to have barely been worn.
Vintage Jean Varon Cocktail Dress
By Jean Varon
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress by British designer Jane Varon. The dress has a v neckline ,elbow length sleeves, a net underskirt, and peplum like detail.
Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail Dress
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by British designer Bruce Oldfield. The dress is in a pale lilac/ silver silk, and is fully lined.
1960s Cresta Couture Turquoise Embellished Wiggle Dress
Located in London, GB
1960s embellished dress from quality British label Cresta Couture.
Strapless Zandra Rhodes Party Dress 1980s
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in London, GB
A great dress for the forthcoming party season, by British designer Zandra Rhodes.
1970’s Ossie Clark Blue Chiffon Floral Dress With Ceila Birtwell Print
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
Floaty summer dress from iconic British designer Ossie Clark, for his Radley line.
1950s Blanes Black Taffeta Rose Applique Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1950s black taffeta ball dress by quality British brand Blanes, is perfect for a black or white tie event.
Vintage Julian Rose Gown in Dove Grey Silk
By Julian Rose
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage silk gown by British designer Julian Rose. The dress has a layered top area with beautiful beading, is lined and has a central back opening.
1984 Documented Laura Ashley White Cotton Wedding Dress
By Laura Ashley
Located in London, GB
The textile founded company made some fantastic and fabulous quality clothing taking inspiration from bygone eras. Made in Great Britain, this cotton wedding dress is an example of L...
Vintage Belville Sassoon Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by British designer Bellville Sassoon. In a black silk chiffon with lace panels, front and back the dress is a real head turner.
1960s White Lace Wedding Dress with Tulle Lace Train
Located in London, GB
Great example of a late 1960s British-made wedding dress which is very well crafted - most likely for a high-end bridal boutique or department store of the day.
A vintage 1970s Janice Wainwright black Cocktail Dress
By Janice Wainwright
Located in London, GB
A great cocktail dress by British designer Janice Wainwright.In viscose with velvet detail in geometric blocks.The dress is marked size 16 ( an old size 16) but has a drawstring wais...
$984Sale Price|20% Off
Large 1970's British Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Lady Black Dress Pearl Neck
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady, Black Dress and Pearl Necklace circa 1970's oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 36 x 24 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: good and sound condi...
Oil, Canvas
Vintage Silk Gown by Amanda Wakeley
By Amanda Wakeley
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage dress by British designer Amanda Wakeley. The dress is in a yellow and white print silk and has spaghetti straps and layers of fabric so the the dress moves with you.
A Vintage 1980s floral print Summer Gown by Donald Campbell
By Donald Campbell
Located in London, GB
A pretty floral dress by British designer Donald Campbell. This dress is fully lined with a central back zip, and has a frill around the neckline and gathered sleaves.
Harrod's Dress Department Interior - British Impressionist art oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
Painted circa 1940, the colourful composition is looking into a long, busy dress department store such as Harrods, with numerous women trying on dresses and looking through rails of ...
Oil
Yasmin in a Chanel Evening Dress, British VOGUE, London
By Horst P. Horst
Located in New York, NY
All editions signed by the photographer.
Courtship, British Couple walking in a landscape in Edwardian dress
By John Strickland Goodall
Located in Woodbury, CT
John Strickland Goodall John Strickland Goodall was born in Heacham, Norfolk on 7 June 1908. He was the son of a famous heart specialist whose boasted seven generations of medics, a...
Paper, Gouache
$423
Dress I - Post War Prefab, Cambridgeshire - British Interior Square Photograph
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
Interior photograph from Richard Heeps, Prefab series. "Prefab came about as an offshoot of 'A View of the Fens Car with Wings' and I feel the square format artworks are a continuati...
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
Dressed Lobster by Patrick Caulfield red British pop art still life
By Patrick Caulfield
Located in New York, NY
Patrick Caulfield's cheeky, Pop Art take on a seaside favorite, dressed lobster, abstracted in graphic black strokes atop a field of red decorated with tiny sprigs. Signed by the art...
Screen
Mother In a Pink Dress Guiding Her Child British Modernist Oil Painting
By Irina Hale
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mother & Child by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) oil painting on thick artist paper, unframed size: 7.5 x 7 inches provenance: private collection, Cotswolds condition: very good ...
Oil
Mother and Child in a Yellow and White Dress British Modernist Oil Painting
By Irina Hale
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mother and Child signed initials by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) oil painting on thin card , unframed double sided painting: 5 x 4 inches provenance: private collection, Cotswold...
Oil
Portrait of a Young Child In Poke Dot Dress British Modernist Pastel Sketch
By Irina Hale
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pastel Landscape by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) pastel and pencil sketch on brown artist tracing paper , unframed painting: 4.5 x 3.75 inches provenance: private collection, Cotsw...
Pastel, Pencil
Portrait of Girl in Blue Dress - British Post Impressionist 50s art oil painting
By Peter L Field
Located in Hagley, England
This interesting British Post Impressionist portrait oil painting is by artist Peter Field.
Oil
Dressed Navy Sculpture, Floor Lamp A Fibreglass mannequin in 19th Century dress
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Dressed Navy Sculpture, Floor Lamp A Fibreglass mannequin in 19th Century dressed uniform, set on a pipework frame and topped with a hanging brass light, the mannequin is dated 1805...
Fiberglass
$1,641Sale Price|20% Off
Mid 20th Century British Portrait of Lady in Green Dress Signed Large Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a seated woman wearing a green dress Waldron West, British mid 20th century signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 30 x 25 inches provenance: private collection, England ...
Oil, Canvas
Blind Mans Buff, British Couple walking in a landscape in Edwardian dress
By John Strickland Goodall
Located in Woodbury, CT
John Strickland Goodall John Strickland Goodall was born in Heacham, Norfolk on 7 June 1908. He was the son of a famous heart specialist who boasted seven generations of medics, and...
Paper, Gouache
$9,375
Norman Parkinson 'Angele Delanghe and Mattli dresses for Vogue, October 1948'
By Norman Parkinson
Located in New York, NY
British Vogue, October 1948 Angele Delanghe and Mattli dresses for Vogue, October 1948 C print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 21 on verso with certificate of authenticity N...
C Print
Vintage Ben Rosenfeld Blue Sapphire Square Cufflinks & Studs Set in 18K Gold
By Ben Rosenfeld
Located in London, GB
A spectacular and increasingly hard to find vintage dress set by British jewellery designer Ben Rosenfeld, comprising a pair of sapphire set cufflinks accompanied by three matching s...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Twiggy with Manager, 1966, Gelatin Silver Print, Documentary Style Portrait
By Burt Glinn
Located in New york, NY
Glinn captures the androgynous charm of the British gamine dressed in a pin-striped suit. With cropped hair, very little makeup, and the model looking away from the camera, Twiggy de...
Silver Gelatin, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper
Norman Parkinson 'Jerry Hall in feathered Dior, 1975'
By Norman Parkinson
Located in New York, NY
Jerry Hall is photographed wearing a one-shouldered satin column dress and feathered coat by Dior during a British Vogue photoshoot at the Palace of Versailles.
C Print
Vintage 14K Gold RAF WW2 Era Pilot Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the form of a pilot dressed in the British Royal Air Force's flying uniform from the World War 2 era.
14k Gold
Norman Parkinson 'Jerry Hall in feathered Dior, 1975'
By Norman Parkinson
Located in New York, NY
Jerry Hall is photographed wearing a one-shouldered satin column dress and feathered coat by Dior during a British Vogue photoshoot at the Palace of Versailles.
C Print
Norman Parkinson 'Elizabeth Taylor and her Shih Tzu dog, 1972'
By Norman Parkinson
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth Taylor and her Shih Tzu dog, 1972 C print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 21 on verso with certificate of authenticity As part of a larger photo shoot in 1975 to do...
C Print
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