Circa Vintage Clothing

This is a really striking dress from around the late 60s, early 70s and is labelled "Lurex Acrylic, Made in the British Colony of Hong Kong". It has a tight, black metallic ribbed b...

Superb quality Lee Jordan of New York all over floral sequinned three quarter length column dress. Lee Jordan made very high end department store occasion wear for the affluent American market from the 1960s through to the 1980s. This dress is most likely from the late 1960s to early 1970s. Rows of wavy iridescent sequins overlay an abstract design in georgette fabric in a striking neon rainbow...

1970s Marcel Fenez by Roland Klein accordion pleat dress. The fabric is a manmade georgette and has a pretty floral spray design of lilac and ...

Lovely and summery 1970s white silk organza set from Gina Fratini consisting of a maxi skirt and short-sleeved blouse. The set also comes with a little camisole to wear under the blouse and the skirt is fully lined. The set features pretty pin tucking and frill details and can be worn together or separately. With little covered buttons to fasten at the back of the blouse this is a really pretty ensemble for any occasion. Would make a perfect bridal ensemble as all pieces are in excellent vintage condition with no faults to note. Would fit up to US size 8, UK Size 12. Gina Fratini was a British designer renowned during the 1970s and early 80s for her romantic gowns...

This late 1980s or early 1990s teal wool and black jacket is a really early piece from Lolita Lempicka; a striking double breasted design with suedette 'crocodile teeth' trimming the...

1980s or early 1990s monochrome polka dot chiffon ruffle dress. This is a great example of playful formal wear from high-end American designer Victor Costa and has a beautiful, ruch...

This is one of the more unusual dresses from fashion superstar Ossie Clark for British retailer Radley circa 1973- 1975. Rather than it being made from a black moss crepe, this is 100% cotton muslin and made in India. It has the dagger collar, ubiquitous to the era and been hand embroidered in a floral design. Both the dagger collar, the yoke and the armholes are all edged in a contrasting pink piping. The dress has a high waistline and fastens to the front with a row of fabric covered buttons. The bishop sleeves are three-quarter length and are finished with three fabric buttons on the cuffs. The dress retains its original fabric tie belt. Labelled Ozzie Clark for Radley, Size UK 12 and fairly true to modern sizing save for the smaller bust measurement which is probably closer to a UK 10 or US 8. Condition is very good to verging on excellent. Ossie Clark dresses were often worn to death and altered but we see no evidence of that here and it has been well looked after with the fabric still fresh looking and no visible mends. Notes on Designer: Ossie Clark was a highly influential British fashion designer in the 1960s and 1970s. In 1965 he graduated from the Royal College of Art with a first class degree and immediately began selling his work in exclusive London boutiques including Alice Pollock’s Quorum. Here he created a collection with textile designer and soon to be wife Celia Birtwell, one of the most famous collaborations in fashion history. Quorum was bought by Radley in the late 1960s which led to the ‘Ossie Clark for Radley’ label. Today, his distinctive dresses are highly sought after and admired by celebrities such as Kate Moss and Emma Watson...

1960s French blue and white polka dot Louis Feraud for Rembrandt mod style dress. The fabric is probably a cotton or blend and of excellent quality. A classic shirtwaister design featuring a stiffened Peter Pan collar and the central button stand has a row of 6 white buttons to fasten. It has two deep, front patch pockets on the flared circular skirt...

This Selfridges late 1950s cocktail dress in midnight blue chiffon has an exotic flavour. The ornate beadwork embellishment on the overlay beautifully jux...

This is a really good 1920s cotton whitework slip dress. It is incredibly detailed and the execution of the eyelet work is exceptional. The dress may have been an underdress for a te...

1980s or early 1990s Guy Laroche cotton shirtwaister dress that features a crossover sweetheart neckline with gently puffed sleeves. I really love the print on the gathered skirt which features a rough outline drawing...

Amazing vintage 1920s silk velvet devore flapper coat with an unusual brown giraffe pattern and lovely mink tail trim on the cuffs and collar. This...

This dress really looks like something out of the 1950s but was almost certainly manufactured in the 1970s. I really love the medium weight voile-like fabric that is overlaid with bl...

We really love the print on this original 1950s cotton swimsuit. It is a vibrant floral paisley design in yellow, pink, turquoise and lilac. The swimsuit has a singular strap and fea...

This is a really good 1930s jacket when floral satin fabrics were the height of fashion and sophistication for dinner and cocktail-wear. This has a really excellent print made up of ...

This is an original 1950s peachy pink satin slip dress or nightdress. Unlabelled but of excellent construction. The sizing label remains stating, ‘Tai...

I love the simplicity of form of this early 1980s Charles Jourdan black cocktail dress. It has a wide boatneck and fantastic cold shoulder sleeve so that the top of the arm is exposed. The sleeve itself is batwing and very tapered, finishing in a neat, buttoned cuff. The pattern on the fabric reminds me of the lines created by waves hitting a sandy beach. Its such an interesting jacquard silk feel material with the way that the weft and warp has been woven creating both matte and satin finishes to bring out a two-dimensional look. The dress it has a thigh high split...

Christian Dior Boutique oatmeal silk blazer jacket. This is a really good example of the double-breasted sports jackets that were fashionable in the late 1980s and early 1990s and it...

This late 1980s to early 1990s white linen novelty jacket was no doubt, inspired by the whimsical designs of Moschino and Versace. This unusual design is a flamboyant take on military uniform and features a dazzling array of sequins and beads replicating Royal insignia...

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 an original 1940s black crepe blouse with a striking metallic gold swirl design. One of the best cocktail separates we've ever had, with a dropped shoulder, a gentle draping ...

This 1990s or early 2000s Hawaiian dress is, in its most literal sense a 'Hawaiian dress' featuring a scenic print of lush vegetation, hula ladies, Hawaii...

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...

This is a very floaty and ethereal, original 1930s cream silk crepe dress. It has the most outstanding, entirely hand stitched smocked detail that en...

This enchanting 1960s peach silk crepe couture evening gown with beaded bodice is a beautifully elegant piece that we attribute to either Hardy Amies or Norman Hartnell. I have han...

This enchanting 1970s silk crepe couture dress in pale ivory is unlabelled but we suspect this was either Hardy Amies or Norman Hartnell as it it British couture...

This magnificent late 1950s or early 1960s Hardy Aimes couture silk organza occasion dress is a fantastic example of this celebrated designer's artful tailoring and use of structured silks. Best renowned for his appointment in 1955 to HRH Queen Elizabeth II as Royal Dressmaker, Aimes created pieces for many public figures such as Vivien Leigh, Deborah Kerr, the Duchess of Devonshire, Princess Michael of Kent and Barbara Cartland...

This 1970s abstract print silk empire line dress by iconic British designer Hardy Amies is in wonderful vintage condition and features a full length tightly pleated skirt, sailor collar and V-neckline with woven ribbon detail. Best renowned for his appointment in 1955 to HRH Queen...

Original 1950s or early 1960s blush satin & floral mauve / blue lace belted tea dress. The dress is a classic shirt-waister style with a shallow v-neck collar and a central fastenin...

This is exceptional 1970s haute couture and a Parisienne take on the Studio 54 vibe that heavily influenced evening wear styles of the period. This jersey dress and jacket set is wit...

This is a really unusual couture made dress from Traina-Norrell that is almost certainly from the mid to late 1950s. The fabric is a superb silk taffeta in a rose print whilst the co...

Another elaborate example of romanticism from Gina Fratini, who really perfected this look during the early 1970s as she rose to prominence in the British boutique scene. The mod dress style of the 60s was beginning to wane and full length Victoriana returned for its first fashion come back in a century. This is a superb example of her flamboyant work, probably mid 1970s, with a tiered mousseline cotton dress with a high neck collar and a lace ruffle trim paired with a sleeveless bolero jacket. The jacket is integral to the dress and is attached at the shoulder seams. The dress is split into two tiers, one tier with a floral print that finishes just around knee length. The floral spray print is shaped like a bouquet, tied with a double bow and actually has the designer's name attached as a kind of gift card. I've never seen Gina Fratini apply her name to print before. The bottom tier, which reaches to the floor, is an A-line panel of plain white mousseline that is also edged in lace. The sleeves are gently gathered and have a frill hem whilst it fastens to the rear with the longest tier having the original metal zip. The other two layers are simply fastened with a couple of hook and eyes at the neckline. The print on the capelet is quite abstract looking with a procession of circles in a teal green and pale navy. An elaborate dress suitable for special occasions; it would make a fantastic alternative wedding dress. Both pieces are is in really super vintage condition with no issues of any note. The muslin has been freshly laundered and it is ready to wear. It will fit sizes up to a UK 8-10 or US 4-6. NOTES ON DESIGNER: Gina Fratini was a British designer renowned during the 1970s and early 1980s for her romantic gowns...

This late 1970s or early 1980s fully beaded full-length dress is from classic Italian designer Andre Laug and is of exceptional quality. This incredible dr...

This sensational 1960s silk chiffon pleated evening dress by Hannalore of London combines fairy tale glamour with a striking and elegant line. The dress is a sleeveless shift cut wit...

Original late 1950s or very early 1960s smocked one-piece swimsuit made from cotton in an azure blue with a stylised trellis rose and rose stem print. The swimsuit has wide straps an...

I picked this wonderful original 1960s A-line dress up on my travels to the south of France. It’s certainly got the look of Courreges about it, with its graphic yellow and white floral daisy print...

Original early 1960s fit and flare dress by high quality British label, Rhona Roy. The dress features a repeat floral spray print in shades of red, orange, y...

Late 1950s or early 1960s sundress design from Sambo Fashions which was a quality British brand operating throughout the 40s to 60s. I really love the print on this dress; a pretty rose pattern band interspersed by what appears to be a tromp l'oeil design for a leather embossed strap...

Stylish 1980s emerald green strapless dress by Bees Knees. The dress is exceptionally well made with the workmanship being at couture standards. We can only...

A Gina Fratini 1970s boho luxe version of a prairie dress with two contrasting fabrics in a patch work design. The first is a harlequin or checkerboard print in muted blues, cream and mauve and the second is a pretty floral print in a summer garden palette. The high 'Victoriana' neckline is lace trimmed whilst the front bodice has a faux frilled bib with 5 shell buttons and puff half sleeves. The skirt flows into a frilled hem with a deep flounce. A separate long reversible fabric waist belt is designed to tie at the back. It has the original long metal back zip and hook and eye at the nape of the neck. This is a very early 1970s or late 1960s design and in our opinion, the fabrics are a silk, wool, cotton mix of very fine quality. This dress is in superb, worn once, condition. The original size label reads UK14 but this would equate to a UK 8-10 or US 4-6 in modern sizing. NOTES ON DESIGNER: Gina Fratini was a British designer who set up her business in 1964. She was renowned during the 1970s and early 1980s for her romantic gowns...

This is a superb example of an American made tea or lawn dress from the 1900s Edwardian era or possibly a tiny bit later. The dress is made from a lightwei...

This is a very fine example of late 1940s to early 1950s evening wear by British designer Norman Young who made high end occasion wear for department stor...

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 ...

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 1970s emerald green jersey Mr Darren handkerchief hem maxi dress emulates the "Studio 54" vibe that informed evening wear throughout the decade. It has ...

This original late 1950’s to early 1960s cotton dress features a painterly composition of single abstract flowers with green halo backgrounds and a ...

This is a really beautiful example of late 1950s to early 1960s cocktail wear from the era. It has the retail label ‘Eleanor's House of Fashion Miami’, but I suspect very much that d...

Late 1880s Victorian gothic style mourning or mantle jacket in absolutely superb antique condition. The glossy black silk jacket has two long front tails, known as lappets, both of w...

This is a late 1970s or early 1980s ensemble by Caroline Charles, a well-known designer on the London circuit who has made beautiful formal wear and fine quality day clothes since th...

This 1970s knitted wool maxi dress has clearly been made with love and attention by a very good home knitter. It has a tighter knitted empire line bodi...

Original 1950s lace wedding dress, very much in the sweeping style of Grace Kelly's when she married Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956. This look is...

This unusual Jean Paul Gaultier black PVC sweatshirt, circa 1994, with soft cotton lining has some distinctive features synonymous with this celebrated designer's trademark urban sen...

Stunning vintage 1980s or early Yves Saint Laurent black strapless dress with gathered spotty net bodice and full length silk skirt. There are cute bow details at the front of the b...

This elegant Yves Saint Laurent Circa 1974 black silk jersey two piece suit would lend itself effortlessly to both formal occasion wear and to evening wear. The simple lines of this ...

This stylish early 1990s Yves Saint Laurent cropped bolero jacket is a wonderfully diverse piece and of excellent quality. The jacket is comprised of heavy duty cotton fabric and fea...

This striking Yves Saint Laurent 1990s black double breasted short cropped jacket is of superb quality and in excellent condition. With slick tailoring and a stylish crop cut, the wi...

This charming Yves Saint Laurent 1980s or early 1990s 2 piece silk set is in pristine condition and wonderfully adaptable as separates. The vibrant golden yellow floral design is pla...

This exquisite Andrea Wilkin 1970s fantasy bridal gown in soft ivory exudes femininity and is in wonderful condition. Layers of silk fabric are beautifully arranged to create the cla...

Beautiful sheer white cotton full length Edwardian skirt circa 1910. This piece is extremely decorative and features large satin stitch embroidery and...

This pretty 1940's rayon crepe dress features a whimsical patchwork/bunting novelty print in soft pastel shades of yellow, blue, pink, purple and green. ...