Circa Vintage Fashion

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...

This dress is a great example of a 1970/1980s version of an early 1920s dress, with the classic drop waist design. The 1920s revival began in 1974 with t...

The House of Adair was a Parisian atelier that created beaded silk gowns for the export market during the 1920s. They were retailed in the best department stores of the day, especially in the US and UK. The designs were inspired by haute couture fashions and popular themes including orientalism and the geometric forms of the Art Deco movement. The workers has all been trained in haute couture methods and rare surviving pieces are often acquired by museums and fashion institutions including Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This dress has a sleeveless, blouson top style v-neck and is fashioned with a lightly gathered drop-waist. This fluid, tubular tailoring was typical of the must-have dresses of this era and the silk crepe is adorned with brightly beaded flowers, among them sunflowers, thistles and gerberas. The original label sits inside the waistband and reads “Adair 4. Cité Paradis Paris...

Popularised in the 1940s, the swing or swagger coat’s silhouette was generously cut and its playful, flared look made it a hit with the era’s most glamorous movers and shakers. This ...

Cut from vibrant purple crepe, this exceptional 1960s dress is by Royal British couturiers - Rahvis. Founded as a couture salon, “Rahvis Gowns”, in 1929, it was one of very few fema...

British high-end label Bramel designed this dress in the 1950s or very early 1960s. A graceful V-neckline and wide shoulders at the front and back is highly flattering. Black lace s...

This haute couture dress suit was created in the 1960s by Italian 'Alta Moda' label Lancetti. Founded in 1961, Pino Lancetti earned the nickname “tailor painter” for his collections ...

Unmarked, but possibly attributed to Pierre Cardin, this double-breasted coat features the space age detailing the Italian-French couturier was known for. Classically A-line tailore...

This enchanting 1930s vintage dress in pale pink translucent net with delicate leaf embroidery comes with a matching belt which fastens at the reverse with hook and eyes. This beauti...

This early 1970s houndstooth cape jacket is a rare and early example of one of Valentino Garavani's ready to wear designs. After his success as a cou...

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. The fabric is a ...

This striking 1970s ribbed wool blend jersey maxi dress is by celebrated British designer Frank Usher and has a wonderfully contemporary feel. The simple line of the dress is guarant...

This sensational 1960s structured silk gown in deep coral pink is by celebrated ready to wear designer Frank Usher. This elegant piece features a show-stopping full length train at t...

This teddy slip was made in the 1940s and displays many signature details of the era’s lingerie. It has the coveted war time CC41 label and is tailored from cream satin with coordin...

This 1990's Christian Lacroix jacket is in pristine vintage condition and made from 100% lambs wool. Lacroix was a renowned French couturier and his work was characterized by a stro...

This form-fitting, Y2K sleeveless dress was made in France by Thierry Mugler circa 2000-2001 and is from his high-end couture line. The master of hyper-feminine tailoring, Mugler des...

This early 1990s Thierry Mugler jacket is in rare dead stock vintage condition with the original garment tags attached. It is A-line tailored in a classic navy blue in a 50% wool / ...

This rare and stylish 1970s Gucci dress in warm grey suede is in excellent vintage condition. This unusual piece is of simple but immaculate constru...

Super Gucci spring/summer 2007 but 60s inspired mini dress from Frida Giannini. This is the exact dress which was look eight of the runway show which saw the designer move away, in ...

No it isn't but it sure as hell looks like it :-) This structured, boucle wool tweed jacket is by Iolion Creations. Made in France and an extremely well made example of haute couture...

This enchanting 1920s silk chiffon floral print dress is delightfully feminine and in absolutely beautiful condition for a piece of this era. The dress has a scoop neck at both front and reverse , and features cape style sleeves with scalloped edge which float pretty over the upper arms. The peach toned silk chiffon overlay is printed with a floral design in soft blues, reds and ochre. It is fashioned with a dropped waistline atop of a full skirt falling to the ankles in soft folds with an ethereal, bohemian aesthetic. A slip in pale blue silk is sewn into the dress and shows through to complement the delicate shades of the print. Both the slip and the overlay have a run of subtle popper fastenings to the left. This exquisite piece is unlabelled although of obvious quality, and would make a wonderful choice of occasion wear. A petite dress...

Original 1970s Ted Lapidus boho shirtwaister dress. A wonderful creation by this revered designer who began his long fashion career at the House of Dior in 1951. This couture labelle...

This elegant Yves Saint Laurent jersey dress is a signature design; almost every creative director since the couturier himself has interpret...

This exceptional, circa 1970, Adolfo Sardina black velvet embroidered maxi skirt is in excellent archival condition and ready to be worn for any statement occasion. It is expertly em...

Stylish late 1980s or early 1990s dress and jacket ensemble by British occasion-wear designer Frank Usher. The dress has elegant shoulder straps with a lightly boned sweetheart bodi...

French couture 1960s satin full length skirt suit by Leanne Terreau, complete with flower button detail. The jacket has a high neck collar and a double breasted front, finished with ...

This show stopping dress is almost certainly from the Spring/Summer Thierry Mugler 1992 collection. An outstanding collector’s piece, this has all...

There's Thierry Mugler jackets and then there's this Thierry Mugler jacket! This is as good as it gets and it dates from around the time period in the mid 1990s when Thierry Mugler w...

Early 1980s or very late 1970s Givenchy Novelle Boutique pussy bow blouse from the designer’s ready-to-wear collection first debuted 1954 with this line produced from 1971. The fine ...

This Christian Dior set is from the late 1970s to early 1980s and made from a metallic black and silver lightweight silk lame. The design of the weave has an almost celestial look -...

This arresting Fred Perlberg late 1940s or early 1950s black chiffon evening dress with matching gloves is designed to turn heads on the dance floor. Part of its 'creator's lovingly titled range of party and dance dresses "Dance Originals", the emphasis on movement and show stopping glamour is evident in this piece. Thin spaghetti straps support a dramatic horizontal neckline , which is softened by chiffon arranged attractively over the bust line in a cross-over fashion. The bodice is corseted to accentuate the fairytale waistline, which details a simple piped seam before falling away dramatically into the floor sweeping skirt. The high-waisted skirt is fully lined, with a full-circle chiffon overlay. The fabric features a panel of gold sequin embellishment that comes into play just above the knee and runs parallel to the hem. There is a concealed zip fastening to the left of the bodice with a hook and eye closure. The sheer chiffon gloves...

This lovely 1940s navy and white polkadot dress is in superb vintage condition for something of this age and is the perfect choice for an informal daytime event, easily accessorised ...

You're sure to turn eyes wearing this Max Mara evening gown, circa 2006-2007, just in time for the holiday and awards season. This showstopper of...

Exceptional runway documented pre-Fall 2013 Chanel tartan coat from the Metiers d’Arts collection. Inspired by “the brutal romance of Scotland and the imagined meeting of Mary, Queen...

This 1960s jacket is in beautiful vintage condition with no visible flaws. The label reads Tilly Gerland and this is almost certainly a bespoke made piece from a very competent, high-end dress maker. Without a doubt, the star of the show is the design of the embroidered applique art nouveau...

This elegant Yves Saint Laurent black jersey dress is from the autumn/ winter 1999 collection and designed by Alber Elbaz. He briefly worked for the House having replaced the eponymo...

This is an early Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel haute couture ensemble from Fall 1985 and numbered '64851'. Couture clients often request bespoke adaptations from the runway presentation...

This sensational demi couture 1970s red silk chiffon evening gown is by iconic brand Christian Dior when celebrated designer Marc Bohan was at the helm. This show stopping piece is c...

A great example of early 1970s daywear and by one of the most revered fashion houses of all time. The dress is a classic front-fastening shirtwaister design with wide lapel collar an...

This French haute couture 1950s cream lace bustier dress hugs the female silhouette to perfection. The lace is incredibly intricate and has a love...

Documented Yves Saint Laurent tartan woolen jacket from the autumn / winter 1992 Ready to Wear Runway Show and model on the catwalk by Betty Prado...

This charming 1950s silk chiffon evening dress in cobalt blue has been beautifully constructed to haute couture standard and is in pristine vintage condition. The chiffon overlay is ...

Original late 1930s or early 1940s purple satin and chiffon gown with matching waist sash. This beautiful unlabelled haute couture dress is of superb quality and construction and is ...

This vibrant 1960s cotton velvet ensemble comprises of an ankle length maxi skirt and sleeveless top in a flamboyant psychedelic paisley print design in fuchsia, turquoise, lime gree...

Fine and rare Jean Varon spider cobweb dress which can be dated to the designer's 1973 collection and featured here in the September issue of British Vogue. Fashioned in a sleek bla...

This sensational 1930s evening gown is fashioned from a soft black bias cut crepe fabric and falls snugly over the hips with a gentle outwards flare towards the ankle. The gold silk ...

This sensational 1930s ivory silk gown with gold horizontal stripes absolutely exudes glamour and elegance. The fabric on the bodice is very finely gathered at the centre, creating a...

This 1950s Mainbocher black silk and lace evening dress is of exceptional quality with some really elegant details. The bodice is fully lined and the bust has slight padding to add s...

This original 1960s black scalloped lace jacket with rose detail is a wonderfully versatile piece and in impeccable vintage condition. Designed to be worn open, the jacket is collarl...

This desirable 1970s light grey silky jersey 'studio 54' dress by Roland Klein is simultaneously seductive and sophisticated. Featuring batwing cut sleeves and a plunging V-neck lin...

Yves Saint Laurent navy skirt suit, most probably from the spring / summer 1995 ready to wear collection. We have referenced an almost identical suit ...

This staple dress is from the 1990 A/W Rive Gauche collection from Yves Saint Laurent. The simple lines create a classic silhouette that can be dressed up or down as evident in the ...

This magnificent A/W 1976 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche peacock blue wool cape excites drama and style and can be worn two ways, varying the impact of the piece. The 100% soft wool ...

This sensational 1970s black sequinned evening gown is by Morty Sussman for Mollie Parnis Boutique and is in truly excellent vintage condition. The dress is elegant, with a modest V ...

This exceptional 1950s Mollie Parnis black wool evening dress with pleated ribbon inserts is a superb example of the glamorous lines and exquisite design features synonymous with its designer. An iconic favourite for a number of figurative members of American society during the 50s, 60s and 70s, Parnis famously dressed First Ladies namely Mrs.Eisenhower, Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, Betty Ford and Rosalynn Carter...

This spring / summer 2003 collection belted trench style jacket was designed by Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent during his tenure as creative director between 1999 and 2004. It is cr...

Unusual late 1970s burgundy and white polka dot tiered dress by Norman Berg. It consists of an under skirt with a wide polka dot flounce making up the bottom or 4th tier. The secon...

A superb 1950s couture sheath dress from Worth London, in a striking combination of pale pink satin silk and brown lace. The slip underlay is designed in a luxurious soft rose pink s...

This 1970s Robert Janan novelty print dress is made from a soft jersey acrylic material in an ultra-long A-line cut. It has a scooped neckline, long sleev...

This is a beautifully feminine, early 1960s silk floral print dress ensemble and perfect for more formal occasions. The outer layer is crafted in a loose, shift like shape complete w...