Circa Vintage

This embellished pinafore skirt is by Alexander McQueen and was seen on the runway as look 16 for the brand’s Spring 2007 collection. Designed before the Lee's tragic death in 2010, McQueen house codes abound. Note the subtle hint of gothicism, the canny draping of the inky-black crepe and the intricate beading that creates fantastical forms along the pinafore’s sides. Adorned with rhinestones, metallic beads and silver sequins, the glittering straps give way to a form-fitting, decadently-detailed skirt that hugs the body - the perfect pairing to a high-neck bodysuit, or a piece of glamorous lingerie if you dare. A concealed zip secures the back and this piece is fully lined in black crepe. This pinafore is in excellent vintage condition and comes with a small bag of spare beads still-attached to the label. Lee McQueen...

This elegant couture made 1960s dress is by Alice Boiget of Dijon and is tailored from luxurious, thick cream textured wool. Tonal running-stitch around the collar, hem and down the ...

From 1908 to the mid-1970s, the world-famous London store Fortnum and Mason sold clothing under its own name. This vivacious, fuchsia maxi dress was designed by Geral Paris and made ...

This elegant shift dress was created by Pierre Balmain in his 1960s heyday. Extolled for the sculptural quality that characterises his work, Balmain lovingly described dressmaking as...

This rare Jean Paul Gaultier gown appeared on the Fall 2008 runway as part of a theatrical, multi-layered look typical of the maverick designer. Reminiscent of 1930s designs, the dre...

This striking dress was designed by Frederick Howard of London in the 1970s. It is a well made piece and the memorable colour scheme across the semi-s...

Founded in 1937, “Jonelle” was the trade name of textiles created by Cavendish Textiles and was a quality affair with fabric supplied to the top department stores and fashion houses ...

Dating to the late 1960s, these Pucci leggings are as vibrant as the day they were made. In eye-catching cerulean blue, they are adorned with the signature psychedelic Pucci print, w...

This pretty 1990s slip dress is by Christian Dior. The brand label reads “Christian Dior Lingerie” and it most likely pre-dates John Galliano's tenure as Creative Director. Tailored ...

David Silverman had a shop on London’s Great Titchfield Street in the ‘60s and ‘70s where he sold his flamboyant dress designs. This floor-length gown is tailored from semi-sheer cot...

Epitomising the glamour associated with Saint Laurent to this day, this shimmering gold lame top is a classic addition to any party wardrobe. This documented runway piece is from the...

This playful, knee-length shift dress is by Gino Charles, a company founded in 1966 by well regarded American designers Teal 'Gino' Traina and Malcolm Charles Starr. Tailored from ri...

This lively mini-dress was most likely made in the late 1960s to early 1970s and is tailored from textured cotton printed with splashy florals in red, orange, aqua and fuchsia. It ha...

In 1961, after ten years honing his craft under Cristóbal Balenciaga, Andre Courrèges launched his own fashion house. Today his namesake brand is being revived under the creative dir...

Attributed to French fashion house Louis Féraud, Norwegian fashion designer Per Spook joined the atelier in the early 1960s and went on to become Louis Féraud’s artistic director. He...

In the review for Oscar De La Renta’s Fall 2005 collection, Vogue described the label as “always elegant and invariably luxe”. Look 52 of 66 from the runway presentation, this gracef...

I'm almost certain that this is a late 1960s wedding dress by Jean Varon who's designer, John Bates, was one of the best British fashion designers of his day and retailed at Harrods....

This ethereal wedding dress dates from the mid 1970s, with its tiered construction, caped shoulders and layers of frothy pale cream georgette. The skirt is formed from a cream acetat...

This dress is the epitome of elegance. Designed for iconic London department store Harrods in the late 1950s, it gives the illusion of a two-piece suit made up of a double-breasted j...

Catherine Walker founded her namesake couturier label in 1977 with a focus on eschewing trends and designing bespoke gowns for clients. She went on to extraordinary success, creating gowns for Princess Diana, Darcey Bussell and Queen Noor of Jordan. Designed in the late 1980s or early 1990s for The Chelsea Design Co...

This runway documented silk wrap dress is from the spring /summer 1980 ready to wear collection by Yves Saint Laurent. The painterly floral print is contrasted by a check at the coll...

A 1970s wedding dress by Yolanda that originates in Mexico, this ankle-length piece has many hallmarks of traditional Mexican design. It is tailor...

This highly romantic dress could have been plucked from many eras throughout history. A 1970s creation, yet somehow timeless, it hints at the 1930s in the shape of the body and at de...

This 1970s maxi dress was bought in Paris and is crafted from man-made peach chiffon splashed with bold lilac and pink florals. Pleated all over with an innovative technique that ens...

This dress is by Koupy Couture and is crafted from silk printed with bright blue and lilac florals. A feminine feature of many 1960s’ designs, a wide V-neckline reveals the collarbon...

Appearing as look 22 on the Spring 2010 runway, this floral silk mini-dress is the Christian Dior brand at its most casual and playful. One of the final shows with the house under th...

This superbly embellished dress was designed in the 1950s and most likely bespoke made for a special event. It incorporates many hallmarks of the era’s most-popular designs with its ...

Malcolm Starr made hugely popular evening dresses throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Simple shapes, such as shift-dresses, empire line cuts and sculptural forms, were his signature, oft...

Inspired by artist Georges Braque's dove lithographs and often sketched by Yves himself, the dove of peace has long been a signature motif of the Saint Laurent fashion house. Flying ...

This elegant slip dress is cut from beautiful seafoam green silk and trimmed with pale off-white lace. Created by luxury lingerie label Jenny Dobell in the 1980s, it draws on classic...

Reminiscent of 90's designs this dress is from Chanel’s 2005 Cruise collection. It would be hard to find a more iconic summer mini dress from the brand. Thin, elasticated spaghetti s...

Great example of a full length late 1950s to early 1960s day dress, this pretty piece is in pristine vintage condition. Tailored from breezy cotton patterned with a vibrant aqua flor...

This Gunne Sax midi-dress is from the brand’s highly collectable black label era. The label reads “Gunne Sax by Jessica”. This branding was used from 1969 into the early 1970s, marki...

As seen on the runway, this gown is look number 56 of 60 in Giambattista Valli’s Fall 2021 collection. Valli took inspiration from the culture clash between his home city of Paris ...

This fabulous 1960s pleated silk chiffon and taffeta russet tone cocktail dress showcases some strikingly innovative tailoring and is in beautiful vintage condition. The dress is com...

This exceptional 1960s pale gold and ivory lace dress is custom made by Roxanne for its Pret A Porter diffusion line Samuel Winston for sale at Saks 5th Avenue. This magnificent piec...

This lovely Riddella 1950s or early 1960s cotton dress with abstract floral print in green blue and pink is vivacious, versatile and a great choice for the Summer. It features prince...

This original 1920s little black dress is an unlabelled haute couture example, fully sequinned all over and in truly excellent antique condition. Tailored to a timeless flapper silho...

Made in the 1960s, this classic, sleeveless black crepe dress is in excellent vintage condition. A V-shaped, wide neckline reveals the decolletage. Delicate pleating at the rear and ...

Designed by Jacqueline Godard in the late 1960s or early 1970s this elegant ensemble is formed of a slip dress and sheer, shirt-dress style top layer. Crafted from black finest silk ...

This is a bespoke dress and swing jacket pairing that was made for a wealthy client in the 1990s. Iridescent pale purple silk throws subtle hints of pink as it catches the light. App...

A good 1970s black slip dress by British heritage brand Frank Usher, perfect for a black tie or cocktail event. It has spaghetti straps, and a fitted bodice with a V neck front. The ...

This is a fine and rare runway documented Chloe musical instrument dress. A showstopping piece designed by Karl Lagerfeld from the spring / summer 1983 collection. Ornately beaded d...

This is an exquisite, unworn, antique Chinese silk damask wedding skirt (Han) from the late Qing Dynasty (1840-1911). These Chinese skirt styles or mamianqun are often called aprons...

This enchanting 1940s satin wedding gown was retailed by “Bourne & Hollingsworth” and refers to the luxury department store that used to sit on Oxford Street in central London. The o...

In 1987, the New York Times described Victor Costa as “widely recognized as a significant contributor to the current vogue for flamboyant, super-feminine dresses...

This exceptional 1950s to early 1960s dress was couture crafted from boldly printed, floral silk in France. Strongly reminiscent of Cristóbal Balenciaga’s work during this era, the t...

A show-stopper of a jacket, this late 1960s to early 1970s duster coat is the perfect throw-on finish to your party look. A substantial, weighty piece of tailoring, it has been creat...

This incredible 1990s Nina Ricci haute couture party dress is a guaranteed show-stopper and boasts a striking array of design features synonymous with the uncompromising feminine gla...

This extraordinary 1990s Moschino cocktail dress epitomises the dynamism and flare of the designer at his zenith. This piece of top label couture is magnificently adorned with pure s...

Fabulous 1960s bespoke made dress and jacket ensemble by Maria Moutet. The lame is woven in a beautiful deep peachy-orange colour with metallic golden, beige, and black threads form...

One of Princess Diana’s favourite designers, Victor Edelstein was known as the master of the English thoroughbred look. Created by his namesake brand in London in the 1980s, this chi...

Jules Tournier is a French manufacturer of luxury wool fabrics for ready to wear and haute couture clients since 1865. The company’s renowned fabric weaving talents can be seen in th...

This exuberant 1980s to early 1990s evening dress is by Arnold Scaasi and is made to couture standards. It is from his most exclusive range which was only available in his New York ...

This coordinating skirt and jacket was designed by Janet Moira, a short lived fashion boutique in Covent Garden in the late 1970s to early 1980s. It is tailored from soft, pure cotto...

Italian designer Valentino Garavani launched diffusion line, Miss V, in the 1960s. These trousers are a 1990s vintage and tailored from a thicker wool jacquard mix with a hint of str...

The fabulous monochrome black and white floral print on this original 1970s jumpsuit is really striking and we've no doubt that it was inspired by the ink designs of the artist, Aubr...

This two-in-one little black dress and jacket is by Mr John, a celebrated American couturier and one of the foremost milliners of the 20th century; his most famous costume designs be...

Fine and rare Pierre Balmain haute couture grey bar jacket and skirt suit attributed to the autumn / winter 1949 collection. The jacket is tailored in a beautiful pinstripe wool wit...

A timeless 1950s shape, this short-sleeve little black dress has a pencil skirt and a cinched waist and tie belt to accentuate the female figure. The voluminous peplum overskirt is c...