Circa Vintage

This stylish and elegant late 1980s to early 1990s navy silk evening dress was designed by British couture designer Victor Edelstein. Edelstein founded his own British couture fashio...

This fun little waisted vintage cotton dress was designed in the 1950s. It has an all-over multi-coloured watercolour plaid print. This piece features a wide collar and wrap over fro...

This charming 1970s printed chiffon dress is unlabelled however it is exceptionally pretty with a unique novelty print depicting romantic images of wistful girls and courting lovers ...

This is an original 1950s or early 1960s cotton dress with a very desirable novelty painterly scenic print showcasing a Japanese couple in traditional dress; Japanese fans and umbrel...

Emanuel Ungaro founded his Parisian couture house in 1965 after a brief stint working for both Cristobal Balenciaga and Andre Courreges. He was known for his lively prints and excel...

This extraordinarily detailed dress was designed by Yves Saint Laurent for the 1990 Fall / Winter collection. Tailored from inky black silk velvet, it features voluminous silk bell-s...

Leather goods manufacturer Launer has created handbags in Britain since 1941. Granted a royal warrant in 1950, they were beloved by the late Queen Elizabeth II. This elegant clutch b...

French fashion house Hervé Léger was founded in 1985 by designer Hervé Peugnet who was credited as leading the design team which reshaped Chanel in the early 1980s prior to Karl Lage...

This striking white maxi dress jacket was part of Alessandra Rich’s Fall 2017 ready-to-wear collection (look 13/42). Tailored from dozens of net ruffles layered on top of each other,...

This highly romantic gown walked the runway as look 34 of 58 in Giambattista Valli’s Spring 2023 presentation. For this collection, Valli took inspiration from the flower markets, ar...

Made in Italy, this flamboyant Roberto Cavalli evening gown, circa 2010, has a curve-accentuating silhouette and high-octane embellishment. Cut from smooth white silk, it has a high ...

This graceful black evening ensemble was designed by Giorgio Armani in 2006 for his high-end ready to wear Collezioni line which has since been absorbed back into the mainline runway...

This spotlight-stealing dress was designed as part of Lanvin’s Fall 2015 collection and was worn by Reese Witherspoon to the Critics’ Choice Awards in January 2015. Designed during A...

Paco Rabanne's futuristic designs set him apart when he launched his namesake label in 1966. His use of nonconventional materials such as chain metal and plastics molded to the body...

This 1960s couture amethyst purple dress is a real showstopper. Tailored from two frothy layers of purple silk of the finest quality, the top layer is made of soft flowing chiffon an...

This early 1990s Christian Dior navy and white polka-dot three piece suit is comprised of a skirt, jacket and sleeveless top. The ensemble would have been designed by Gianfranco Fer...

This 1970 maxi dress encompasses a bohemian aesthetic and is crafted from cream silk or a silk - rayon blend. It has elements of Victoriana in the high, ruffle neckline and formal, ...

Made in the USA circa 1975, this enchanting wedding dress, with its tiered construction and layers of delicate lace, is an unforgettable choice for any vintage-loving bride. It has a...

This sweet short-sleeve dress was created by an unknown designer in the 1960s and may have been a wedding dress as it is a delicate shade of white. Tailored from a man-made chiffon w...

This dress was created in the 1970s by Young Edwardian, a collectible American vintage label which drew inspiration from antique clothing designs. Crafted from a thick white linen, i...

The fabric of this 1940s linen floral dress is resplendent with muted tones of raspberry, ochre, teal and sage florals against a cream background. Tailored to a short-sleeve, tea-dre...

This pretty midi dress was designed by Kitty Copeland in London during the 1960s and was a premier ready-to-wear British label which sold in the best department stores of the day. It...

This dress is a particularly vibrant and fresh example of late 1950s or early 1960s summer fashion. It is comprised of an unusual textured cotton fabric with a bold purple and green ...

This is the most darling original vintage 1950s floral cotton box pleated skirt. In a vivid turquoise blue base colour which is set off with a striking floral pattern that has severa...

This 1960s original Berkertex dress is in a striking shade of emerald green and has an unusual decorative trompe-l'œil bodice that looks like a bolero jacket is being worn. This is ...

Sophisticated occasion dress from Escada, dating to the late 1990s or early 2000s. The dress has an abstract floral print in navy, purple and pink silk and is an unusual shirt-waiste...

This is a really good example of late 60s to early 70s fashion when the hippie vibe was in full swing in America. This is most likely a European equivalent, on account of the dress l...

This collectable Travers Tempos top originates from the very late 1960s or early 1970s at the height of the London Fashion scene of the swinging 60s. An oversized style featuring a v...

We are attributing this enchanting 1970s silk crepe couture dress to the master couturier Yves Saint Laurent as part of his Les Espagnoles et les Romantiques collection for Spring 19...

This eye-catching cocktail dress was designed by Antony Price during the late 1980s to early 1990s. During the 1980s, Price became known for his image-making, collaborating on outlan...

This vibrant top and skirt pairing walked the runway as part of Chanel’s Resort 2016 collection and was Look 16/96. It was featured in the Resort 2016 campaign lensed by Karl Lagerfe...

This documented vintage Chanel cream silk suit was designed by Karl Lagerfeld and the design, in black and white, walked the runway for the spring summer 1991 collection. Tailored fr...

A truly magnificent and rare 1920s flapper coat made up of shiny, subtle skins, hand sewn together into diagonal designs with a wide band of fur wrapped around then hemline. Typicall...

This highly collectable hat was designed in the 1920s and is tailored to a classic cloche shape. An expensive and well made couture piece, it is crafted from a charcoal lamé detailed...

This beautiful 1920s antique sun parasol was handcrafted for the export market in Rangoon, Burma, now known as Myanmar. These parasols were often brought back as souvenirs during this era. It has a long handle carved from thick bamboo with a swirling wood effect. The handle is adorned with a loop of twisted wood which has been covered in fuchsia wool - this is used to hold the parasol closed and is detailed with a royal blue and soft chalk-pink tassel. The cobalt blue parasol is crafted from washi paper and is hand-painted in intricate detail with pretty florals and sailing ships. Inside, the incredible workmanship is apparent, with the ribs spaced evenly and spread out in a pretty radial pattern. The top of the parasol is crowned with a carved wooden finial which has been painted glossy black. It comes with the original grey-blue linen bag to protect it. The parasol is in wonderful vintage condition, particularly for a piece of over a 100 years of age. We noted two tiny triangular shaped holes near to the edge; minor fraying of the silk at the ends, isolated in a few places between the ribs but the edges are crisp and straight. Would look great paired with our 1920s swimsuit...

Dating back to the mid 1920s, this swimsuit is woven from a medium weight black stretch wool. It has a chunky ribbed texture with thick woven seams. The straps are thick and support ...

Made in France, this romantic, layering dress was designed in the 1970s or early 1980s by French fashion designer Guy Laroche. It is tailored from smooth silk with a vibrant floral p...

This timeless silk shirt was designed by French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent during the 1980s but could conceivably be a bit later, say early 1990s. Made in France, it is crafted...

This elegant skirt was designed by French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent and is likely from the s/s 1983 collection where a similar design was shown as part of the runway presentat...

This exceptional 1980s Gucci teal silk shirt is from the Gucci family’s heyday of running the Italian fashion super brand. Tailored from jacquard silk, it is woven with a pattern of ...

Celebrated British designer Jeff Banks designed this playful, russet toned printed dress in the mid 1970s. Tailored to a shirt-dress silhouette, this piece is both smart and feminine...

1970s Koos Van den Akker floral smock dress. This is a pretty and detailed design from the famous Dutch designer after he moved to NYC in 1968 from The Hague, Netherlands. He was r...

This important spring / summer 1987 runway documented Alaïa swimsuit is tailored from a stretch-cloth with a satin-like sheen. The green-gold pewter shade became a signature of the house. It is cut to a bra-like shape at the front and is underwired. There are wide, supportive straps. The back is lower, cut with curved seams to pull in the waist. This is where Alaïa’s talents lay; cutting to flatter the female form. The stitching is tonal and the swimsuit is unlined, except at the gusset which we have replaced so it is brand new cotton. This one-piece is in excellent vintage condition with no flaws and looks barely worn. The fabric is 70% Polyamide; 30% Elastane. There is no size label so please check our measurements below - the cloth has plenty of stretch so please allow some degree of flexibility. We have featured an editorial shot from Vogue 1987 with model Rachel Williams...

This enigmatic 1970s purple geometric blouse with pussy bow collar detail is a piece by celebrated British designer Jeff Banks, as part of his successful 1960s and 1970s boutique bra...

An early and original vintage 1970s floral print cheesecloth dress. Super on trend and very typical of the era, the dress has sadly lost its label but is likely to have retailed in a...

We really love these types of blouses and although this one is unlabelled, it was most likely made in the Far East in the 1960s or 1970s. It feels like a silky man-made blend. The en...

This exquisite vintage 1960s Italian white raffia bridal cap is in beautiful condition, and exceptionally feminine. A pretty tumour rose design is skilfully woven into the raffia, a...

This lovely 1950s white cotton rose print dress is skilfully made and in pristine vintage condition. The fine printed cotton is soft to touch and of notable quality, featuring a pret...

This lovely floral cotton dress is by collectable vintage brand "Sambo" fashions. Designed by Samuel Sherman, this piece is of beautiful quality as well as in excellent vintage condi...

The striking print on this late 1950s California Cottons dress is fantastic and perfect for summer. With its red, pink and green poppies on a white background, the fabric really evok...

This pretty linen floral print shift dress was designed in the 1960s. Its fresh, buoyant print reveals painterly florals in vibrant pastel hues of pink, orange, blue and meadow green...

This documented Autumn / Winter 1962-1963 Hubert de Givenchy haute couture two-piece skirt suit is crafted from a luxurious black angora wool which has a highly textured, fluffy feel...

This 1930s jacket has a superb print and the velvet fabric is of painterly florals in an assortment of rich jewel tones set against an inky black background. The sleeves are cut to a...

This archival haute couture runway documented dress was designed by Raf Simons for Christian Dior Spring 2014 Couture (look 21/35). The collection was the result of Raf pondering what Christian Dior himself would have designed had he been at the helm of his business in the 1960s, whilst also bringing Raf’s modernist aesthetic to the fashion house. The reoccurring details across the collection were the cut-outs and slashes in the clothes, described by Vogue as “quite sexual, as concealment infused with the peekaboo promise of revelation often is”. This high-low dress...

This elegant, runway documented gown was designed as part of Valentino’s Spring 2008 collection (look 66/88). This was to be Valentino Garavani’s last collection before he handed ove...

This navy wool dress jacket walked the runway as part of Chanel’s Fall 1997 collection. Tailored from the house’s now-signature bouclé wool, it has a soft, flexible form. The collarl...

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 the 1980s or very early 1990s...

This show-stopper of a necklace walked the runway for many of the looks at Christian Dior’s Resort 2009 show. The glowing Vogue review said that this collection was for “grandes dame...

This 1950s black tulle gown was created by an unknown British couture salon, and is very reminiscent of Pierre Balmain's haute couture designs circa 1955. A dressy cocktail gown from...

Fabulous late 1950s to early 1960s blue jacquard check dress. Manufactured by well regarded British ready to wear designer Susan Small and retailing in Edinburgh's finest department...