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2014 Balenciaga Black Wool Tuxedo Waistcoat Jacket
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
This chic black waistcoat was designed by Balenciaga in 2014 when Alexander Wang was Creative Director. Wang brought an edgy aesthetic to the brand, infusing traditional elegance wi...
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2010s Italian Vests
2006 Runway Documented Roberto Cavalli Silk and Velvet Tunic
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
Made in Italy, this flamboyant Roberto Cavalli tunic top walked the runway as part of the Fall 2006 collection, Look 8 of 53. In typical Cavalli style, this long top is both romanti...
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Early 2000s Italian Tunics
Fall 1988 Documented Alaia Red Corset Style Jacket
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This iconic corset-style jacket forms an important part of Alaïa’s history. For Fall 1988, Azzendine Alaïa’s muse Naomi Campbell walked the runway modelling the jumpsuit version. Fon...
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1980s French Jackets
1996 Runway Chanel Haute Couture Monochrome Evening Gown
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This elegant Chanel monochrome evening dress was ordered directly from the spectacular Fall 1996 Haute Couture show, held at the Ritz, Paris, in January of that year. It is a long sleeve version of Look 52 and in all other respects is the same as the runway presentation design. Anna Wintour felt that the 1996 Haute Couture collection marked a change in the industry, writing in her editor’s letter for Vogue that this collection “moved daringly and definitively away from the plain, minimal, and vulnerable look that has characterised so many clothes over the past five years”.
Even for haute couture, there is an incredible level of craftmanship in this dress which took 140 hours to make plus over 200 hours for the embroidery. The renowned French atelier, Hurel, created and hand-worked the design for Chanel. We understand the price for this dress was over $100,000 and that was back in 1996. The fabric is a translucent silk-chiffon, the top half and the long-sleeves are in charcoal black, and the handkerchief-hem skirt is in a soft, warm white hue. The cloth is detailed with abstract geometric forms in fine chain-stitch embroidery in contrasting monochrome tones that fall the length of the dress. Every single one hand-embellished along the edges with tiny, rounded beads and we estimate several thousand to be present on the dress. The slim cuffs...
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1990s French Evening Dresses
S/S 1998 Runway Giorgio Armani Beaded Chinoiserie Slip Dress
By Giorgio Armani
Located in London, GB
This mesmerising dress was created by Giorgio Armani for his spring / summer 1998 collection and is the exact dress which walked the runway for his high-end Black Label. It was also...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses
2010s Jenny Packham White and Gold Palette Sequin Maxi Dress
By Jenny Packham
Located in London, GB
This high octane gown was designed by British designer and occasion-wear specialist Jenny Packham in the early 2010s and was probably part of a bridal or resort collection. Tailored ...
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2010s British Wedding Dresses
1990s Fabrice Cream Beaded and Lace Strapless Dress
By Fabrice
Located in London, GB
This decadent, rich cream mini-dress was created in the early 1990s by Fabrice, a renowned New York fashion label at the time which has now somewhat faded into obscurity. Founded by Haitian-born American fashion designer Fabrice Simon...
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
1960s Guy Laroche Haute Couture Silk Heraldic Print Dress Suit
By Guy Laroche
Located in London, GB
This stand-out, early to mid 1960s two-piece haute couture ensemble is by Guy Laroche and the construction is nothing short of superb. Composed of a dress and bolero jacket, it is ha...
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses
1997 Runway Documented Versace Lime Green Embellished Dress
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in London, GB
This dress walked the runway as part of Versace’s Fall 1997 show - the last ready-to-wear collection that Gianni Versace ever designed. The final tim...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses
1960s Eliane Montigny French Couture Velvet and Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
1960s Eliane Montigny of Paris black velvet and yellow raw silk cocktail dress. This is a really striking evening dress of extraordinary workmanship and made to the highest haute co...
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1960s French Evening Dresses
1999 Chanel Topaz and Quartz Beaded Resin Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Impressive beaded necklace from the Chanel 1999 Spring Collection. It is strung with an assortment of resin beads made to resemble organic stones in hues that range from amber to pal...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces
1990s Bellville Sassoon Ruched Navy and White Sequin Dress
By Bellville Sassoon
Located in London, GB
British couture house Bellville Sassoon was founded in 1953 by Belinda Bellville and provided Parisian style fashion in the heart of London for aristocrats and debutantes. Designer David Sassoon...
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1990s British Evening Dresses
1995 Chanel Navy and Cream Dress and Jacket Suit
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Made in France, this elegant cream and navy-blue dress suit was designed by Chanel for its Spring 1995 collection. The neat, inverted double-breasted design featured heavily through...
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1990s French Dress and Coat Ensembles
1980s Black Silk Jersey Batwing Dress with Leather Applique
Located in London, GB
Statement 1980s silk jersey trapeze dress, complete with dramatic leather appliqué detail to each shoulder. It has a high, gently rounded neckline and fastens loosely at the rear wit...
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1980s British Evening Dresses
2020 Valentino Resort Floral Silk Dress with Feather Hem
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in London, GB
This eye-catching mini-dress is from Valentino’s Resort 2020 collection. Created during Pierpaolo Piccioli’s lauded reign as Creative Director, the Vogue review for this presentation...
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses
1960s Lauretta Alta Moda Blue and Purple Sequinned Dress
Located in London, GB
This mesmerising sequinned dress was designed in the late 1960s to early 1970s by Lauretta. Made in Italy using alta moda (haute couture) craftsmanship, it is exquisitely handmade. C...
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1960s Italian Cocktail Dresses
1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Black Velvet Jacket with Jewel Toned Trim
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Circa 1990s, this Jean Paul Gaultier jacket is tailored from inky black velvet. The curved neckline recalls tunic styles and gives way to a front secured with large black velvet butt...
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1990s French Jackets
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Plum Velvet Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
This elegant velvet jacket was designed by Yves Saint Laurent during the early 1980s and we have attached an editorial shoot of a very similar jacket from the Fall 1981/1982 collecti...
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1980s French Jackets
2010s Lanvin Silk Velvet Plum Unfinished Hem Jacket
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
This relaxed blazer-style jacket was designed by French fashion house Lanvin. We believe it was made during the reign of the brand’s lauded Creative Director Alber Elbaz sometime in ...
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2010s French Jackets
1988 Ungaro Runway Documented Metallic Black Bustle Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in London, GB
This black runway documented 1980s lame cocktail dress is by renowned French couturier Emanuel Ungaro. With a dramatic square neckline, the dress is sleeveless but with an exaggerate...
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
1980s Black Wool Cardigan with Raised Satin Stitch Grape Applique
Located in London, GB
1980s lightweight black wool cardigan that is fully lined in a fine acetate. It has a remarkable raised satin stitch applique grape design in two places - the top left hand side with...
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1980s Hong Kong Cardigans
Barrera 1990s Pearlescent Floral Clip on Earrings
By Jose and Maria Barrera
Located in London, GB
1990s floral pearlescent earrings by high end American designers Jose and Marie Barrera. These showcase a large faux pearlescent centre surrounded by a gold ring of seed pearls and finished with real mother of pearlescent petals. All their jewellery is mounted in 24 ct gold plating and these are super quality. In excellent vintage condition.
Taken from the designer's website:
Jose and Maria started their business in the early 1980’s. They moved to New York City from South Texas after destiny brought a NYC actress to the University of Texas where she spotted José’s first jewelry piece, which was on display at a student exhibition and she decided she had to have it. She met the couple and purchased the necklace. Returning to NYC she wore the necklace to a party where it was seen by Alexander Leiberman of Vogue who then asked to use it in a photo shoot. "The necklace" inspired Diana Vreeland to commission the iconic photograph by Irving Penn on Marisa Berenson in Vogue’s 1970...
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1990s American Clip-on Earrings
1970s Quorum Silver Blue Disco Top With Flounce Sleeves
By Quorum
Located in London, GB
This alluring very early 1970s silver disco top is by celebrated London boutique Quorum, and designed by Marie France, who designed alongside label founder Alice Pollock. The translu...
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1970s British Blouses and Tops
1990s Escada Navy Embroidered Fruit Salad Top
By Escada
Located in London, GB
This is a really fun 1990s piece by Escada when they were very high profile and considered a luxury brand. The novelty 'fruit salad' design is of embroidered motifs that represent st...
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1990s Italian Pullovers
1980s Sonia Rykiel Novelty Gold Plated Brooch
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in London, GB
Novelty 1980s Sonia Rykiel gold plated torchiere brooch or so we believe but turn it the other way around and it could be a paint brush! It’s a very tactile piece with smooth qualit...
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches
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Gold Plate
1980s Gold Diamante Bow Brooch Set of 2
Located in London, GB
1980s superb quality pave set diamantes in a stylish bow design and even better – you get to have both! They appear to be gold plated with an etched reverse and C-clasp to fasten. ...
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Vintage 1980s British Brooches
1950s Schoffel & Co Crystal Earrings
Located in London, GB
Original 1950s aurora borealis rhinestone crystal earrings by Schoffel & Co. An innovative design produced around 1955 after the invention by a fellow Austrian crystal manufacturer, Daniel Swarovski, who began coating crystals with a special iridescent sheen. These clip on earrings are in a diamond shaped array of round and baguette-shaped stones. In very good vintage condition with very light surface wear to the coating on some of the crystals. Marked with the distinctive crown to the reverse.
Schoffel & Co is one of the best known of the Austrian costume jewellery...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
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Crystal
1940s Pink and Green Rayon Floral Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
This pretty 1940s rayon midi dress is printed with repeat florals in bright violet, emerald green and aubergine, all against a charcoal black background that really makes the colours...
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1940s American Casual Dresses
1950s Gigi Young Blue and Black Floral Silk Dress
By GiGi Young
Located in London, GB
Designed by GiGi Young, a New York label, in the late 1950s or very early 1960s. GiGi Young's parent company also owned Suzy Perette and were famous for interpreting the cinched wai...
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
1970s Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Flame Red Silk Dress
By Ted Lapidus
Located in London, GB
This Ted Lapidus dress is circa 1977 and is made entirely by hand; this label is probably the haute couture label. The beautiful flame red, raw silk georgette fabric is both striking...
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1970s French Evening Dresses
1990s Nicole Farhi Black Jersey Slip Dress with Chain Neckline
By Nicole Farhi
Located in London, GB
Made in the UK and designed by Nicole Fahri during the brand’s 1990s heyday, this floor-length slip dress is tailored from smooth inky black toned jersey. This elegant halter-neck pi...
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1990s British Evening Dresses
1940s White and Purple Rayon Floral Print Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
This unusual rayon crepe shirt-dress dates to the 1940s. The purple and black print looks like tangled vines or electric static - popping out on the rayon cloth against a bright whit...
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1940s British Casual Dresses
2012 Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga Pink Leather Motorcycle Jacket
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
This leather motorcycle jacket was designed by Balenciaga in 2012 whilst Nicolas Ghesquière was creative director of the French fashion House. During his tenure, the fabled French br...
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2010s French Cropped Jackets
1998 Valentino Haute Couture Cashmere and Leather Embellished Jumper
By Valentino Couture
Located in London, GB
This elaborate, runway documented knitted top was designed by Valentino Garavani for the Fall 1998 / 1999 Haute Couture collection. The hand-written label inside the hem states "MOD...
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1990s Italian Pullovers
2012 Runway Documented Prada Flame Shoes
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in London, GB
The iconic Prada flame heels were created as part of the brand’s Spring 2012 collection amassing a fanbase that comprised shoe fanatics, influential...
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2010s Italian Heels
2003 Runway Documented Prada White Beaded Bib Necklace
By Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
This runway documented necklace adorned the necks of multiple models walking in Prada’s Spring 2003 collection. Appearing in both black (look 22/40) ...
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Early 2000s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Dolce & Gabbana "RE-EDITION S/S 1991" Grey Crop Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
The Ciao Kim show in Milan reworked Dolce & Gabbana's most iconic looks from 1987 to 2007. The collection’s message was strong, “fashion always looks forward, yet if it starts with a defined signature style it will never become obsolete”. This bandeau crop top walked the runway as part of look 45/86. It draws on a style the brand designed in 1991. It has a bandeau top and long-sleeves, which are held up by a band that goes around the neck in a halter style. This is secured at the rear of the neck with four snap closures. Displaying a signature detail that ran throughout the collection, the halter strap is adorned with a large white outside label that states the year it was inspired by - in this case 1991. It is unlined. Inside, is the “KIM DOLCE...
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2010s Italian Crop Tops
1930s Lace Trimmed Pink Silk Tap Pants
Located in London, GB
This pair of lingerie tap pants dates back to the late 1930s. The name 'tap pants' originates from shorts worn by tap dancers during this era, which had a fluid cut to allow ease of ...
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1930s British Loungewear
1980s Chanel Gold Chain Charm Seals Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This decadent Chanel bracelet was created between 1980-1983, just prior to Karl Lagerfeld's arrival at the fashion House. Plated with 24 carat gold, seven charms fall from the triple...
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Vintage 1980s French Charm Bracelets
1970s Geometric Print Lurex Shirt Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1970s dress is tailored to a casual, shirt-dress style that contrasts the flamboyant, metallic-streaked cloth. It has a button-down front that fastens with coordinating fabric-c...
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1970s British Casual Dresses
1960s Doreen Lok Gold and Turquoise Beaded Shift Dress
Located in London, GB
This is the second time we have had an exquisite 1960s gold and turquoise dress in at Circa. This one is a slightly different size and design and although unlabelled, we are attributing it to Doreen Lok. An absolute show-stopper, this ankle length gown...
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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses
2008 Documented Chloe Resort Rainbow Ribbonwork Skirt
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Made in France, this fun mini-skirt was designed during Chloé’s playful noughties years. With Paulo Malim Andersson at the helm, the post-boho era saw colour take over at the fashion...
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Early 2000s French A-Line Skirts
1950s Cream Jacquard Floral Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
This true vintage 1950s wedding dress is crafted from a detailed jacquard in a rich creamy off-white hue. Tailored to a classic ‘50s silhouette w...
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1950s British Wedding Dresses
2014 Isabel Marant Runway Documented Mongolian Wool Jacket
By Isabel Marant
Located in London, GB
This jacket was designed by Isabel Marant for the Fall 2014 collection. Created during a period when the brand was much-sought after, these fur jackets became an It-piece and was pho...
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2010s French Jackets
1980s Kenneth Jay Lane Gold and Brown Resin Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in London, GB
An extravagant toggle clasp bracelet from Kenneth Jay Lane, probably a late 1980s or early 1990s design. Featuring amber coloured acrylic resin and textured gold plated rings with hi...
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Vintage 1980s American Chain Bracelets
1970s Leonard Purple Printed Silk Jersey Dress
By Leonard
Located in London, GB
This playful dress is by the French couture fashion house Leonard. Leonard designer Daniel Tribouillard defined his aesthetic using printed fabrics, much akin to Pucci with whom his ...
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1970s French Casual Dresses
1920s Peachy Pink and Silver Lame Coat with White Cuffs
Located in London, GB
This show stopping flapper coat was couture made in the mid 1920s. Truly a rare piece to find, especially in such flawless condition and it's one of the best we've handled for nearly...
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1920s British Opera Coats
1990s Genny By Gianni Versace Baroque Beaded and Sequinned Skirt
By Gianni Versace for Genny
Located in London, GB
This magnificently ornate skirt was most likely designed by Gianni Versace and created by Italian ready-to-wear manufacturer Genny. Versace became the Creative Director at Genny in 1...
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1990s Italian Pencil Skirts
1971 Thea Porter Cotton Woven Print Maxi Dress with Lace Overlay
By Thea Porter
Located in London, GB
This maxi-dress is a classic Thea Porter piece from her ready to wear line. During the 1960s and 1970s, Porter travelled the world and introduced her lavish take on bohemia to the Lo...
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1970s British Evening Dresses
1991 Gianni Versace Turquoise Lycra Catsuit
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
This eye-catching catsuit was designed by Gianni Versace during his time at the helm of his namesake company. Dragging ‘80s signatures into the early-’90s, this catsuit is sleekly ta...
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1990s Italian Jumpsuits
1960s Shocking Pink Silk Shift Dress with Beaded Bodice
Located in London, GB
Likely a British made bespoke or couture piece from the mid 1960s, this hot pink satin-silk cocktail dress has retained all of the vibrancy of when it was first designed. The high qu...
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1960s British Cocktail Dresses
1970s Peterson Maid Pink and Purple Organza Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This vivacious, colourful dress was made in the 1970s by Peterson Maid. A floor-length piece, it is tailored to a classic 1970s silhouette with its flattering nipped-in waist and hig...
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1970s British Maxi Dress
1930s Gold Lame Dress with Ruched Bodice and Sleeve Detail
Located in London, GB
This 1930s gold lame maxi dress would be the crowning glory for any fans of 1930s clothing, or the perfect choice for an eye-catching and wearable gown for an upcoming event. It is c...
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1930s Evening Dresses
1970s Aurora Ruffolo Black and Gold Lurex Rose Print Dress
By Aurora
Located in London, GB
This enchanting silk gown was designed by Aurora Ruffolo during the 1970s and showcases the best of the era's penchant for romantic design. The dress retailed in Stanley Korshak, one...
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1970s American Evening Dresses
1990s Christian Lacroix Stylised Cross Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in London, GB
Fashion designer Christian Lacroix established his own couture house in 1975 and launched his first jewellery line in 1989. Lacroix’s designs drew on many of the same references as his couture clothing. His jewellery is opulent, outlandish and has a stylised handmade feel. Sculpted from gold- or silver-toned alloy, the colours of his collections were echoed in the vibrant tones of the enamel and glass stones he often used.
This large gold cross pendant...
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1990s French Pendant Necklaces
1930s Black Satin Tulip Print Dress
Located in London, GB
Designed in the 1930s, this beautiful, vibrant liquid satin evening dress is a spectacular example from this era. The fabric makes it stand out among other pieces from this time; ink...
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1930s British Evening Dresses
1960s Biba Crepe Fuschia Long Sleeve Dress
By Biba
Located in London, GB
This early and desirable 1960s Biba dress is presented in superb vintage condition. Tailored from a vibrant pink-purple crepe, it has held its colour and is...
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1960s British Cocktail Dresses
1960s Red Silk Chiffon Pleated Dress with Train
Located in London, GB
This lively, crimson party dress was designed in the early 1960s or possibly even late 1950s and echoes the famous draping of the French couturier, Jean Desses. It has been delicatel...
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1960s British Cocktail Dresses
1960s Peter Barron French Blue Cotton Shirt Dress
Located in London, GB
This shirt dress was designed by Peter Barron in London in the 1960s. It has a timeless shirt-dress silhouette with a nipped-in waist and button-down front. Drawing on elements of cl...
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1960s British Casual Dresses
1930s Cream Floral Jacquard Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
This antique wedding dress dates back to the mid or later part of the 1930s. Tailored from what appears to be a silk jacquard which slowly reveals intricately woven, painterly botan...
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