Circa Vintage Clothing

This striking Louis Feraud late 1980s or early 1990s evening gown with embroidered silk overlay is of exceptional quality and construction. The classic silhouette is deeply feminine,...

1970s Janice Wainwright black evening dress that is unashamedly a tribute to the original party dresses of the 1920s. Wainwright's early work is highly sort after by collectors and museums alike. She founded her own company in 1970 after working for Simon Massey...

Beautiful vintage late 1960s or early 1970s dress in deep purple with bold orange/red tie-dye pattern on the front of the bodice and around the hem. ...

This fabulous 1960s silk cocktail dress with matching belt tie is by Mardi Gras of New York and is in very good to excellent vintage condition with no issue...

Late 1950s to 1960s Jacques Heim demi couture cocktail dress with a lovely and unusual velvet trim design. It has a wide boatneck and short sleeves, which feature a black velvet pane...

Exceptional Guy Laroche couture colour block evening gown which dates to between 1985 and 1991 and was most likely designed by Laroche himself prio...

This late 1980s or early 1990s Moschino Couture novelty skirt is adorned with a gold embroidered chain with a medallion on the hip that reads "Cartoon Co...

This 1950s French Couture Suzanne Pardo dress set is made with a beautiful iridescent silk in a pretty floral print. The dress has a classic 50s silhouette, with a more fitted bodice...

This early 1950s Ceil Chapman taffeta and silk dress is a timeless and elegant party dress. It has a fitted ruched bodice, cut from soft black silk jersey, which hugs the body beautifully to create a feminine shape. The ruching is sewn in two vertical lines down the front of the dress and is also shaped around the bust. The skirt flares out from the bodice at around the low hip point and is made up of black taffeta which is pleated to create volume and movement. The material has a lovely thick, quality feel to it. The dress fastens down the back with the original metal zipper which is finished with a hook and eye closure to the top. Ceil Chapman was famously the favourite designer of Marilyn Monroe, and was renowned all over the world for creating glamorous cocktail dresses and party gowns...

This animal print sheath dress by Alaia dates from the mid 2000s to 2010s but still retains many of the styling elements for which Azzedine Alaia became famous for in the 1980s. It has a V neckline and striking contrast seam detail to the bust area, as well as a vertical seam running all the way down the front. The dress fastens down the back with a concealed zipper and it is cut in a very typical fitted Alaia style, which creates a super flattering silhouette. Although unlined it is made from a thick, high quality composite blend, which has a slightly indented snow leopard print...

This is an an exceptional green velvet cocktail suit by Julien Macdonald for Givenchy's Fall/Winter Haute Couture 2003 presentation and is look number 2. The jacket features unusual gathered puff shoulders and a tapered sleeve with a zip detail at each cuff, creating a romantic, almost Victorian...

This beautiful Zandra Rhodes couture dress and scarf ensemble is cut in really gorgeous shades of green silk chiffon. Her abstract, signature screen-printed fabric is worked by hand...

This is a magnificent purple sequin gown by Parisian Atelier Guy Laroche - the exact gown pictured from the Fall/Winter 2007 collection. It has a on...

This mid 1960s black column dress is chic, sophisticated and perfect for any formal occasion. It has a georgette fabric neckline which is slightly t...

This mid to late 1970s navy and sequin detail Grecian dress is a show stopping unlabelled couture piece. It is skilled work and has mostly been mad...

Original 1930s haute couture gold lame evening dress, in fabulous condition for its age. It features a crossover front with tie waist detail, and...

This incredible teal blue velvet couture frock coat by Vivienne Westwood is an excellent example of her interest in Victorian silhouettes and trad...

This incredible late-1990s Mugler dress creates the most flattering and feminine silhouette for the wearer. Made from thick black velvet with indigo blue, almost purple fabric panell...

Documented Rudi Gurniech red and purple "cross my heart" maxi dress circa 1969. The celebrated signer and actress, Barbara Streisand, owned many of Gurniech designs including this e...

This 1990s Thierry Mugler couture jacket is cut from an unusual medium weight woven fabric. It is a pale shade of chartreuse, almost lime green, with flecks of sparkle to create an ...

This fabulous Christian Dior grey tweed dress is from the 2007 autumn / winter collection and right after a young John Galliano moved across from Givenchy t...

This 1970s French couture green and white dress in silk crepe features a striking floral fabric design. It has a softly rounded neckline and fast...

This late 1940s Sally Slade black blazer jacket has the most incredible beaded detail on the lapels and pockets. It is cut in a classic New Look 'bar' style shape, with rounded front...

1990s Manfred Thierry Mugler bronze iridescent jacket. Characteristic of the designer's desire to accentuate and exaggerate the female form, he has added unusual raised seam details ...

This is a late 1960s or early 1970s couture sequinned maxi gown by William Travilla whose name is synonymous with Marilyn Monroe for whom he worked as a costume designer from 1952. He designed, arguably, the most famous cinematic dress in history, the white pleated halterneck dress for 'The Seven Year Itch' and was Oscar nominated 5 times winning for 'The Adventures of Don Juan' where he designed costumes for Errol Flynn. He designed for his own label from 1957 and was widely acclaimed for his work on the television series The Thorn Birds and Dallas during the 1980s. The silk fabric in this gown is just beautiful and has an abstract almost painterly foliage print design; the vibrant greens and blues invoke a tropical vibe. Overlaying the silk from head to toe are tightly spaced clear sequins that have been joined together with a a silver thread giving an iridescence to the top layer of organza. The dress has a deep V-neck crossover empire line bodice with hidden covered popper buttons for modesty along the V-line. The gathered skirt is very full and is separately lined underneath in a fine quality silk crepe. A green velvet band with a neat bow completes the look. There's lots of hand finishing details on this dress and it is so well made that you could wear it either way around depending on whether you wanted slightly more coverage. The label inside the dress reads 'Haute Couture by Sally's and then the address is Palisades Park, New Jersey. Whilst not strictly, haute couture, this dress is as close to American designer royalty that you can get. A fellow vintage dealer I very much admire, Shrimpton...

This late 1980s Louis Feraud silk crepe creation is a fabulous statement dress and very elegant. It has a low slung waist with a fitted ruched bodic...

This Guy Laroche cocktail dress really epitomises the fun spirit and dynamic silhouette trends of the 1980s. Crafted from 100% fine, soft wool, the dress features a rounded neckline ...

This couture velvet evening jacket is an exquisite example of formal evening wear by one of the greatest Royal British couturiers - Hardy Amies. This would have been made for a very wealthy patron and perfectly showcases the skill and refinement for which its designer is extolled. Amies was a favourite of the young Princess Elizabeth prior to her Coronation, and was subsequently appointed Royal Dressmaker in 1955. Among Royals, his clientele also included the actresses Vivienne Leigh, Deborah Kerr, the Duchess of Devonshire, Princess Michael of Kent and Barbara Cartland...

A very early design from high end occasion wear specialist Jenny Packham; this 1980s black velvet and silk cocktail dress is perfect for the upcoming party season. The bodice is made...

1960s orange and black flock print dress by "Diana" is perfect for the up and coming party season. It features a flattering sweetheart neckline with ruching around the bust to create...

Vintage Jean Muir skirt suit from the mid to late 1980s. Both the skirt and the jacket are made using a brightly printed and lightweight viscose material, featuring bold blue, red an...

Vivienne Westwood black velvet corseted ensemble, as seen in the Fall/Winter 1995 Vive La Cocotte collection - one of the most iconic shows of her care...

Neon hued dress suit by Gianni Versace Couture which featured in the Spring 1996 ready-to-wear collection, Look number 50. Both the jacket and the dress are made using a beautifully soft silk, in a striking abstract design against a yellow background. The design features brushstroke-like patterns in hot pink, orange, green, white and turquoise, and really epitomises the playful takes on colour which were so favoured by Versace during this period of his career. The dress is cut in a classic mini fit and flare shape - it has a double layered bodice and structured cups for extra support, with gathered detail where the straps meet. The straps themselves tie at the shoulder, and each side features a metal and acrylic Versace medallion...

Mid 1950s French haute couture Jacques Esterel dress suit. A textured, French blue loose knit silk/linen blend with a striking, white over-stitched arrangement that highlights the n...

This is a wonderful late 1950s French couture lemon yellow beaded blouson dress from Pouppone. We have sold this label before and the workmanship is extraordinary, certain akin to t...

This is a superb and incredibly classic late 1950s shirtwaister dress by Lou-Ette of California. It is made from a beautiful deep burgundy red cotton with a delicate black woven geom...

Yves Saint Laurent rose print dress from the Autumn/Winter 1994/95 collection. Made in France, and with the 'Rive Gauche' ready to wear label, it fe...

1979 documented Yves Saint Laurent shell print jacket. Saint Laurent was inspired by the work of the artist, Henri Matisse for several notable collections and the jacket really epit...

This original vintage French couture dress is made from a very high quality mint green silk chiffon, with an abstract swirl print in pale blue, pi...

This grey wool dress dates from the very early 1950s has a lovely structured feel to it, and incredible beaded detail. The neckline is high with a small V shaped slit to the front of the bust, and the cuffs have a two button detail to each sleeve. The front panels are embroidered with dark grey, almost charcoal coloured bugle beads in a very detailed, abstract design which expands outwards from the centre. The dress has shoulder padding, nips in at the waist and is finished with a slim grey belt...

This show-stopping 1950s floral strapless dress with fishtail hem is designed to turn heads. The rose print design is in a man-made sateen type fabric of electric blue, navy and dusk...

This pale seafoam green/blue dress is a very regal example of late 1960s haute couture evening wear. Cut in a classic and flattering A-line ...

This desirable original unlabelled 1940’s day dress in black rayon with a pretty pink rose print is an incredibly versatile piece and can be dressed up or down. It features long sleeves, a shirt collar, peplum detail from the waist and button up front with 8 x exquisite large black cut glass...

This magnificent circa 1915 antique fine knit walking suit in pale fawn is in incredible vintage condition with some extraordinary construction and design...

Late 1960s or early 1970s mini dress in a pale cream / off white colour, with an elaborate roundel design edged in gold sequins, both front and back, at intervals. Each of the centr...

This 1990s Valentino lingerie set features a floral and lace trimmed slip dress and a matching dressing gown with floaty sleeves, both in a beautifully so...

This French couture 1960s A-line mini dress has a wonderful luminosity to it thanks to its floral lame fabric. The neckline is high and softly rounded, and the interior is lined with...

Runway documented Jeremy Scott novelty grandfather clock dress from his autumn / winter 2008 collection. Stretchy with unusual upturned shoulder pads, a ke...

Runway documented knitted bodycon dress by Azzadine Alaia, in a deep teal green shade. A great example of the bodycon and seamed, fitted designs which ...

This is a super sassy and figure hugging Alaia long sleeve blended knit bodysuit from the renowned 1989 collection. The top section has a high neck ...

1960s Contessa evening dress in a lovely cream silk, with an embroidered geometric waistband. The dress features a high neck with floor length A-line skirt. The gazar silk has a wonderful thickness and structure to it, and flows beautifully from the waist. The band is heavily embroidered with pale and cerise pink threads, outlined in gold, complete with gold and pink gemstone detail. The high, rounded neckline is both flattering and classic, with the original zip closure going all the way down the back of the dress. Silk gazar was much used in bridal and evening fashion due to its ability to hold its shape. This is a high-end, well made dress and was certainly inspired by the work of Christobal Balenciaga...

Outstanding haute couture chiffon column dress by Jacques Heim circa 1958 -1963. A timeless billowy style and the perfect shade of sunshine yell...

This red knitted mini dress is from the renowned 1991 collection and completely emblematic of Azzadine Alaia's sleek and heavily seamed bodycon styles. ...

This is a really beautiful example of a late 50s or early 60s design in silk. The large rose print is a blend of pinks and reds which gives the print a painterly quality against the ...

This 1990s baroque trim, celestial embossed suit in sunshine yellow is unquestionably the work of Gianni Versace and hails from arguably the pinnacle of his design genius; circa 1991...

A very beautiful and romantic 1950s English rose print maxi dress. It has a ruched bodice with a sweetheart neckline which is gathered at the side...

Late 1960s or early 1970s silk chiffon angel sleeve dress with the most magnificent tropical floral print. The elegant neckline has a series of ruching forming the v-neck that cross...

These fabulous original 1950s ribbon work dresses were almost certainly made by hand and we've sold many of these over years with some fabulous retail labe...

A very striking Jean Varon black lace maxi dress which dates from the late 1960s with a dramatic sleeve design that has not one but two lace balloon se...

A very elegant 1980s sequin dress from Italian couturier Andre Laug from his haute couture / alta moda line. The dress has beautiful cap sleeves, a V neckl...