Circa Vintage Fashion

This dynamic 1960s linen and silk abstract print maxi dress is unlabelled, although its magnificent construction reveals that it is demi-couture and probably made by a leading design...

This impeccable piece of 1960s unlabelled French Couture set in textured silk fabric is of exquisite construction. The soft abstracted floral design in cobalt blue, ultramarine, turq...

This vivacious 1970s pure silk chiffon haute couture dress with rainbow hemline is of excellent quality and in superb vintage condition. Although unlabelled, we are able to discern t...

This beautiful 1950s full black cotton circle skirt with monochrome pleated applique hem is unique and feminine with a contemporary feel. It flares from the waistband in a series of ...

Off-white heavy cotton vintage 1920s Romanian peasant blouse/tunic with heavy lace trim and pin tuck details. A great example and in very good condition for something of this age, there are just some tiny age related spots, which do not detract from the piece as a whole and can not be noticed when worn. The blouse has dainty blue...

This incredible original 1920s black silk beaded flapper dress is in impeccable condition for piece of its era, with no damage to the intricate beadwork to note and a beautiful line....

This vibrant 1980s Royal blue jersey dress is by iconic British designer Jean Muir and is in pristine vintage condition with some lovely design features. The dress is long sleeved wi...

This sensational 1980s black silk blend Flamenco-style evening dress is unlabelled, although we are able to confirm that it is by extolled French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent. The sleeveless bodice is a silky cotton fabric with a gentle scoop neckline and is a simple cut designed to glide easily from the waist over the hips. The key feature of the dress is the asymmetrical polka dot organza frilled skirt...

Extraordinary and very rare vintage 1920s shawl with jade green and silver burn out panne silk velvet in an art deco style geometric pattern. Semi-circle...

This exquisite 1920s flapper cloche hat with metallic raffia weave is in excellent vintage condition. The hat is molded in soft red felt, with a gross-grain band on in the interior so that the hat easily retains its position when worn. The exterior is an elaborately textured weave of coral cotton thread and gunmetal raffia sculpted to form stylish folds and culminates with a starburst arrangement at the crown. The reverse of the piece is beautifully embellished with a spray of fabric styled to look like thistles, with coral coloured feather trim to finish. The designer is unknown, however the label holds the signature of the famous John Wannamaker...

This late 1950s to early 1960s chestnut brown silk chiffon dress was likely made for one of Detroit's luxury department stores such as J.L. Hudson. 'Cardinal' may have been one of th...

This elegant black couture evening gown by Vicky Tiel with gathered silk jersey bodice and silk taffeta skirt is of exceptional quality and has beautiful construction. This lovely strapless dress has a seductive sweetheart neckline which plunges fairly low at the bust and has boning throughout the bodice for extra support. The full skirt flares out from beneath the bodice in a series of soft but structured...

This chic 1960s black wool jersey cocktail dress is by Bruce Arnold Boutique, Hong Kong and is of exceptional quality and workmanship. Designed to appear as separates, the bodice of the dress is overlain so that the fabric surpasses the waistline, while the silk blend underlay is cinched in at the waist like a camisole. The straight skirt finishes just below the knee and is lined throughout. There is glittering black bugle beadwork embellishing the neckline, arms and the length of the sides on both the bodice and skirt in an attractive criss-cross design. This desirable piece is an excellent choice for formal evening wear...

This extraordinary 1970s full length purple wool couture dress is by Greek couture dress is by celebrated Greek designer Nikos-Takis and is of excellent quality. This unusual piece f...

This sensational full length black lace sequin evening dress from Italian design Andre Laug exudes glamour and is guaranteed to turn heads! This striking piece is made of a rayon lac...

This beautiful 1950s calf length dress by celebrated American couturier Mainbocher, who famously designed Wallis Simpson's wedding dress and trousseau for her marriage to the Duke of...

A very playful and unusual vintage late 1960s early 1970s red silk dress with black tassels on the bodice and around the hem by high end designer Jo Copeland. She designed for the fa...

A beautiful and timeless original 1950s pure white tulle ribbon appliqué work dress from high-end British boutique label Diana Warren. Classic scoop neck, cap sleeves, a fitted bodice and pleating to the waist, the dress is adorned all over in scrolling ribbon appliqué work over a net overlay. The underskirt lining is a lightweight acetate with a net mid layer. The dress fastens at the back with a metal zip and is styled in the photos without a petticoat. The fullness of the skirt will allow a petticoat of several layers if desired to further accentuate the waist and hips. Truly excellent vintage condition - we have been unable to find a single hole in the lace and all the ribbon is intact. This would be a beautiful vintage bridal dress...

This stylish 1950s French couture silk taffeta rose print dress has a classic 50s ‘New Look’ style features a nipped in waist, broad lapelled collar and oversized fabric-covered butt...

This vibrant 1970s white printed jersey two piece with leather trim detail is by Ann Buck, a designer notable for her work in combining these two fabrics with...

This spectacular duchess dress in turquoise satin has magnificent construction and emulates the extravagance and glamour of the 1950s. The sleeveless bod...

Beautiful and very stylish vintage 1960s black organza dress with floral ribbon work applique throughout. The dress is lined in the bodice and skirt leavi...

Early 1960s black chiffon dress by American evening wear designer Helena Barbieri. This piece features a wide satin ribbon around the neckline and bust with a large bow at the back,...

This full-length layered black lace gown is a truly stunning 1930s find. It features an integral black satin slip with thin black velvet straps. There ...

This very unusual, intricately woven top was created in the 1920s. Beautiful, and a very-early example of its kind, this knitted top is crafted from a mix of teal-blue and burnt-oran...

This incredible original 1920s black satin flapper dress has a black satin slip integral to the dress with a beautiful scrolling floral embroidered tulle lace...

Great little black dress from American designer Ceil Chapman. Featuring pretty cross over and ruching detail to the front and a sexy low neckline to the back this is the perfect par...

A stunning full-length flapper dress of haute couture quality. This dramatic black chiffon gown is fully lined in black satin and features sequined panels attached around the skirt ...