British Evening Dresses and Gowns

A truly remarkable piece of fashion history. This Christian Dior London dress is the Ready to Wear version of the Paris Haute Couture dress from the Autumn 1954 "Mexique" collection....

A Vintage hot pink and black striped Sequinned gown, circa 2000. Meticulously crafted with thousands of beads and sequins. The dress features a rounded collar line at the front, hand...

Vintage pink and silver lace mini dress by Jean Varon aka John Bates, best known for his swinging 60's embrace of modern British fashion. This piece is an excellent example of the yo...

Unique water color photo print dress in shades of blue and green silk by Peter Pilotto. Details: Partially Lined Back Zip Closure Marked Size: UK 10 Estimated Size: S-M Co...

A beautiful Jean Varon silk maxi dress in an abstract grey, coral and off-white pattern. The bodice fitted to the waist is trimmed along the low V neckline and long sleeve cuffs with ruffles of the same fabric. The floor length skirt...

Stunning vintage 1980s Zandra Rhodes screen printed dress in black, pink and metallic gold. Gold lace with screen printed organza skirt and bodice. Gold flower detail at the waist. M...

This elegant wedding dress was made for Harrods in the mid-1950s, most likely around 1956–57. Tailored from rich cream floral brocade, it has a wide neckline, fitted bodice and full,...

Dusty periwinkle gown and stole by 'Dublin's Dior', Sybil Connolly. Connolly's first Haute Couture line in 1957 showcased pieces made from Irish textil...

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...

I really love the simplicity and cut of this 1960s Robert Dorland dress. The unusual sequin and beaded arrangement which runs along the neckline and skirt hem reminds me of the shape...

An elegant Vivienne Westwood Couture two-piece ensemble crafted in luminous champagne silk duchesse satin, featuring a sculptural couture bodice and coordinating paneled skirt. The ...

An Exquisite 2000's Sheer Pure Silk Bias cut Evening Dress in The darkest shade of midnight blue (almost Black) ! The dress features a sheer ruffled silhouette, V collar line and pas...

Sexy late 90s JENNY PACKHAM black and white sequined silk mini dress! Packham got her start in the 1980s, but really rose to fame after her designs were featured on Kim Catrall ( Sa...

Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) designed this corset-style hourglass-shaped red velvet evening cocktail dress with its outsized double bow and sheer moire faux-underlay for her "Dressed To Scale" collection in 1998 with then decade-long protege Andreas Kronthaler. A design from this collection set a Westwood clothing auction record at Christie's London when a corseted silk gown fetched over $41,000. This fresh interpretation of the classic Marilyn-Monroe silhouette was dubbed the "MM Corset Dress" for Westwood's semi-couture Gold Label, while it can still be made to measure as a bespoke dress (see photo of model wearing version as a white wedding gown...

This ethereal chiffon dress and matching cover-up walked the runway in Look 11 of Julien Macdonald's Spring 2011 runway collection. Reviewing the show, Vogue noted “the florals on s...

Circa 1900. England Beautiful champagne silk satin wedding dress from the Edwardian period in England, designed by Madame Ernest in Leeds. Typical of the S-shaped silhouette of the B...

Early 1980s inspired by the 1950s! This Jean Varon evening dress features ruffles and a front bow detail. Partially lined with rear zip closure. Made in England. The marked size is a...

Pretty and flirty 90s JENNY PACKHAM silk chiffon vintage handkerchief hem dress! Features warm vibrant colors of blue, green, chartreuse, teal, ...

A fabulous black jersey full length dress gown from legendary British designer Jean Muir. This dress has lots of detail- cut outs at the shoulders, upper and mid back with shoulder d...

In the late 60's Dior created 'Diorling London' a ready to wear collection. The head designer for Diorling was Jorn Langberg. The dresses fabric is alternating velvet and silk tulle...

An exquisite vintage Bellville Sassoon by Lorcan Mullany evening gown, crafted in a beautiful moss-green silk and designed with an exceptionally romantic draped silhouette. The fitt...

A rare vintage John Galliano Autumn/Winter 2007–08 black beaded runway gown. Crafted from delicate black mesh, the gown is intricately embellished with ornate beading across the ch...

VICTORIA BECKHAM 2010 N91 cream origami fold grey belted cotton mini dress UK6 XS Reference: SNKO/A00670 Brand: Victoria Beckham Designer: Victoria Beckham Model: Dress N91 Collectio...

A wonderful black lace evening dress , dating from the 1930s. The dress would be ideal for a party or dancing. It has black ribbon straps. Measurements; Bust up to 38''. length 36''

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 ...

British designer Catherine Buckley founded her brand in 1963 and went on to open her first shop in Notting Hill, London. Her romantic, slightly eccentric designs drew on historic ref...

Vintage 1978's Swanky Modes " Armophous " Black Velvet Maxi Cutout Dress. Features a black velvet fabric, the open-sided design fastened with hoop closures, with cut-out sections to ...

A head turning cocktail dress from the 1950s. The dress has a deep v neckline and backline. with a flared skirt and wonderful velvet flowers and detail on the hem.

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 with a nipped-in waist and full skirt...

Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano from the resort 2007 collection. Feature a ecru gold fabric, mid length,open front drape, back paneling. The dress feature a built in mesh cor...

A 2000's Vintage Sheer bias-cut Evening Dress in a camouflage print, featuring ruched ribbon tie shoulders, see-through texture and asymmetrical cut hemline. We would recommend the ...

1968 floral OSSIE CLARK for QUORUM full length dress with capelet  from the 1968 Ossie Clark - Quorum show at Revolution club, London. Bust - open, High Waist 25", Hip 31", Length f...

Incredible early 70s "dévoré" silk velvet and gold lame set composed of a short kimono-caftan and a long buttoned maxi skirt. The top is cut wide with sleeves opening down the waist....

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...

A stunning vintage dress by Laura Ashley. Frome one of her earlier productions, when clothes were still made in Wales. The dress would fit a child or small adult. The dress is in a ...

A chic cocktail/evening dress by Victor Josselyn. In a pale blue fabric with gold and silver decoration, plus white horizontal braiding, this dress is ...

A chic cocktail dress by British designer Bruce Oldfield. The dress is in a pale lilac/ silver silk, and is fully lined. The dress has an interesting t detail at the back and a diama...

Julien Macdonald’s Fall 2011 collection was described by Vogue as “a moody, ethereal, and hard-edged take on the tartan-heavy Highlands.” His unrivalled expertise with both bead work...

Stunning vintage Frank Usher for Neiman Marcus gown! So much detail was put into this lovely creation! Remarkable blue color, on the most luscious silk. Drapes in all the right place...

Circa 1820-1825 England or Europe Interesting summer dress in cotton muslin embroidered with wool circa 1820/1825 from the late Regency period in England. It is reminiscent of the w...

This 1960s British couture maxi dress is tailored from a sheer black chiffon smothered in black velvet polka dots with a fluffy, raised texture. It is sleeveless with an elegant wide...

Vintage Fall Winter 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford black cutout gown. Features a black fluid rayon jersey, a plunging V-neckline, long fitted sleeves, and dual gathered twists at the bust ...

An exceptional early 2000’s hand beaded Silk dress. Crafted in a chocolate brown Pure Silk, adorned in hundreds of thousands of meticulously hand sewn glass beads and sequins, with a...

Vintage Alexander McQueen Autumn Winter 2001 striped knit asymmetric dress. Features an olive green base highlighted by bold, diagonal orange stripes. Bodycon silhouette defined by ...

Very rare, romantic, cream lace dress designed by Barbara Hulanicki for Biba dating to 1969. Made from lace with a delicate floral pattern, this dress features a high stand-up collar...

A couture contemporary dress , circa 2010 from Bruce Oldfield, a celebrated UK designer who is in his fifth decade of exclusive design. He is renowned for his occasion wear and this ...

Circa late 1990s wedding dress tailored from an ivory shot silk blend and made in England by the British label Margaret Lee. The romantic silhouette has a fun 1980s vibe but we are p...

A fun vintage gown by Cresta Couture. The dress has a sage green background with a turquoise, orange, blue and white spot and floral design. It has a frill at the hem and is lined. ...

Gorgeous 1970s gown in the spirit of the 1920s, cut in breathtaking pure silk and entirely hand-embellished. The construction is deceptively simple: a loose, drop-waisted silhouette ...

Biba, Late 1970's A romantic maxi dress from Biba, dating to the late 1970's. Made in magenta-purple cotton broderie anglaise fabric, the dress has a loose silhouette gathered benea...

A headturning lady in red, vintage gown by Kati, Laura Phillips. The dress has a v neckline, short angel sleaves and a central back zip. It is fully lined. Old size 12. Measurement...

Handmade in England in 2004 by recent-Louvre-museum-exhibited British Duro Olowu for the debut of his eponymous brand, this mixed-print silk kimono sleeve empire-waist mini dress fea...

This incredible Victorian inspired evening gown by British couture designer, Jacques Azagury, is an absolute show stopping piece designed to turn heads. Circa early 1990s and of lav...

One of Princess Diana’s favourite designers, Victor Edelstein was known as the master of the English thoroughbred look. Created by his namesake brand in London in the 1980s, this chi...

Dating to the 1970's, this very rare Ossie Clark dress features a Celia Birtwell print combining florals, stars, checks, and abstract motifs in shades of shades of deep green, teal, ...

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...

An exceptional example of Jean Muir’s signature 1970s aesthetic, this vintage black jersey maxi dress embodies her celebrated mastery of fluid drape, movement, and understated sophis...

Julien Mcdonald’s Fall 2014 collection was inspired by Notre Dame Cathedral of Reims and Chateau de Boursault, home of Madame Clicquot, the woman responsible for the Veuve Clicquot c...

Vintage 1980s Janice wainwright V neck Velvet Long sleeve cocktail dress. Bust: 36”/ Waist: 26”/ HIp: 34”

This outstanding 1930s lamé evening dress is cut to a classic bias-cut silhouette and has a gentle V-neck and full skirt that swirls around the ankles. The ...