British Evening Dresses and Gowns

A stunning vintage evening gown by British firm Marshall and Snelgrove. The dress is in a royal blue satin and with a silk v insert at the front...

This mesmerising 1930's midnight blue silk brocade dress with a silver lamé thread accent, is a rare piece to behold The straight cut neckline of the dress is set off by a wonderful single shoulder strap which is elegantly pleated and gathered, draping over the shoulder into a slight sleeve. The wonderful pleats that radiate from the shoulder strap drape into the fitted boned bodice. The cinched in waistline is accented by matching silk pipping. The wonderful drape of the skirt falls from gathered pleats beneath the piped waistband, completing this dress in an iconic 1930's silhouette Label: None Measurements of the Dress Armpit to Armpit: up to 34 inches Shoulder to Hem: 59 inches Waist: up to 26 inches Hips: up to 68 inches Shoulder to Waist: 16 inches Size: UK 8 US 4 Closures: This dress fastens to the side with a 14 inch metal zip and a hook and loop Condition: This dress is in near perfect vintage condition. Some very small scattered holed can be found within the drapes silk of the skirt line, these are not apparent externally and only visible when the dress is looked at from underneath. Some very light colour variation to the silk along the left hand side of the dress, this is light sunlight fading and the silk appears a lighter shade of blue purple in some areas. Very light age marks concealed within the wonderful lamé and brocade drape...

This eye-catching cocktail dress was designed by Antony Price during the late 1980s to early 1990s. During the 1980s, Price became known for his image-making, collaborating on outlan...

Late 80s Bellville Sassoon Black strapless drop waist tulle dress with cream lace at the hem. Dress comes with very large shawl that can be worn as a cape. size 4/6 Measurement Bus...

This utterly charming dress was designed by Edward Abbott in the 1960s. Beautifully constructed, it is tailored from corded lace and silk chiffon in a soft, dusky pink. It features a...

▪ Brand: Vivienne Westwood Gold Label ▪ Creative Director: Vivienne Westwood ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1996 ▪ Fabric: Black Lace, Nude Satin ▪ Details: One-shoulder corset top adorn...

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...

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...

This 1930s gown would be a lovely wedding dress for fans of this decade, or perfect for anyone after an eye-catching gown for an upcoming event. It is crafted from white satin and fa...

▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Evening Dress ▪ The Red Carpet Capsule Collection, 2012 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Made in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebration ▪ A meticulously crafted gown made from silk, featuring an enlarged print of an antique Union Jack...

CONDITION is Never worn, with tags. No visible wear to dress is evident on this new Kenzo designer resale item. Details Multicolour: Navy and White Polyester Dress M...

This opulent 1960s dress is a rare find. Unusually intricate in detail, it is crafted from glossy, pale cream satin and embroidered all-over with swirling vines and an assortment of ...

High-end British fashion house Bellville Sassoon was founded in 1953 by Belinda Bellville. Designer David Sassoon joined the company in 1958 and in 1970 ...

She got married in a traditional white gown, modest flared suit, hooded green silk dress and a canary yellow babydoll, each of which was as spectacular as Elizabeth Taylor herself. B...

The perfect TALITHA summer dress in a soft silk-cotton fabric, flattering cut and wonderful tassel trimming detains. A classic Talitha signature piece Finest silk-cotton printed wit...

HALPERN A21D20J Flip Sequin multicolor flare drape hem mini dress FR42 XL Reference: KNLM/A00399 Brand: Halpern Model: A21D20J Material: Polyester Color: Multicolour Pattern: Sequins...

A most gorgeous vintage early 1960s cocktail dress by Kitty Copeland. Made from a heavy copper / gold satin fabric and fully lined with the original lining. It is a sleeveless dres...

Soft-black, lightweight, cotton gauze maxi dress with pink stitching made by Radley dating to the 1970's. UK size 12. Dress was photographed on a size 2 mannequin and was not clipped...

Colin Glascoe came to prominence as a British designer during the late 1960s through to the 1970s and designed resort and evening wear in interesting prints, including Liberty design...

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to dress is evident on this used Erdem designer resale item. Details Multicolour- white, blue Silk Dress Floral p...

▪ Vivienne Westwood evening ensemble ▪ Labelled as a 'SPECIAL ITEM' from Vivienne Westwood's Couture line ▪ Constructed from red taffeta backed with silk o...

2003 S/S Alexander McQueen "Irere" collection pale gold sequined sleeveless dress with concealed mother-of-pearl buttons and pleats at the hips, producing a graduated front hem which...

A chic and elegant evening vintage gown by Jasper Conran .The dress is in a black crepe with an off the shoulder neckline and 23'' slit at the front. It...

A beautiful 1988 David Fielden London, ribbon and sequin embroidered lace gown with optional/detachable arm pieces and a tiered ruffled fishtail hem. Fully lined and boned bodice. Si...

▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Evening Dress ▪ Fall-Winter 1992 ▪ Crafted from a sheer stretch cotton mesh ▪ Features a glitter-printed 17th-century tape lace motif, designed to evoke ...

▪ Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren in collaboration with Keith Haring ▪ Constructed from knit jersey in neon pink and dark grey ▪ Keith Haring woven imagery of smi...

Christopher Kane black silk and net panel mini dress. Elastic sleeve trim and wait. Hidden back zipper Additional information: Material: Silk & Mesh Features: mesh detailing on slee...

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to dress is evident. Minimal wear on the front and back with discolouration, pulled threads on the front right side near the bottom side seam, an...

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...

Emanuel was the husband and wife team of David and Elizabeth Emanuel. They will be forever known as the designers that created Princess Diana’s Iconic wedding dress...

Gorgeous vintage 1970s 70s FRANK USHER for NEIMAN MARCUS royal blue strapless satin evening dress and matching shawl! Features a fitted bodice, with attached side sash. Interior bone...

This 1960s Tony Armstrong evening dress is cut in a classic and flattering column silhouette with a high rounded neckline and short, slightly capped sleeves. The front is very lightly embroidered with fine blue thread in a criss-cross pattern. This continues round to the back of the dress, where a concealed original metal zipper ensures a smooth and seamless fit. A pair of right and left darts to the front and back emphasises the waist. The fabric is a very fine quality peacock blue raw silk with a satin sheen to it whilst it is fully lined in a lilac coloured acetate. A best fit for around a UK 8-10 or US 4-6. Superb vintage condition and looks barely worn, we noted only a small area of discoloration to the lining near both the sleeve underarms but this is totally unseen when worn. Tony Armstrong was a British couture...

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the dress is evident. Pluck to the weave on the back of the left armhole on this used Fendi designer resale item. Details Black Vis...

▪ A rare Worlds End toga dress ▪ Designed by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren ▪ Cotton-jersey bodice ▪ Open sides with ties to the waist ▪ Asymmetric sleeves ▪ Cream and ora...

▪ Ossie Clark angel-sleeve dress ▪ 'Busy Lizzie' floral print by Celia Birtwell ▪ Pink and green with black ground ▪ Loose fit ▪ Drawstring fastening a...

Vivienne Westwood; dusty blue cotton voile oversized blouse with large bishop sleeves, pointed collar, and ascending hemline from front. Signature slashes throughout the whole blouse...

Vivienne Westwood cow print nude and black silk mid-length evening dress with built-in corset and draped off-shoulder neckline Spring-Summer 1999

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the dress is evident. Plucks to the weave under the left armpit on this used Stella McCartney designer resale item. This dress comes with the ...

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the dress is evident. Pluck to the embroidery on the waist band and back neck detailing on this used Bronx and Banco...

The most beautiful 60s vintage mini from the English label Jean Varon which was designed by John Bates in the 60s and 70s. Bates was one of the pioneers of the miniskirt. This baby...

2003 Alexander McQueen creme with yellow "batik-like" printed silk strapless, draped column gown. Bustier at the interior. Size tag 44 and fabric tag say...

This late 1990s to early 2000s Jacques Azagury evening gown is a tailored from romantic nude silk chiffon. It is inspired by antique slip-dresses and features a structured bust which...

John Galliano black viscose crêpe bias cut evening gown, low cowl back with horizontal strap, zig-zag points to the sides and full skirt with flared godets to hem. 'Hairclips', Fall...

A headturning vintage evning gown in a heavy black and gold fabric with black velvet trim. The dress has black velvet strap and hem and a side zip.

A headturning vintage dress by Jean Varon. The dress is in a wonderful print , with a front button and zip ( from waist ) opening. It has sewn in pleats from the waist producing a ...

Blanes was a well regarded London ready to wear house that was in operations from the 1940s to the late 1960s. The clothes were very well made and retailed in some of the top depart...

▪ John Galliano bias-cut evening dress ▪ 'Hairclips' Fall-Winter 1988; ▪ One of Galliano's first bias-cut evening dresses which would later become a recurrent theme throughout his c...

▪ Vivienne Westwood 'sun-wheel' dress ▪ 'Cut, Slash & Pull' Spring-Summer 1991 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Constructed from red cotton with hand-cut design ▪ Ruffled neckline ▪ Bishop sleeves...

Alexander McQueen Spring Summer RTW 2003 ‘Harness’ ruched silk dress. Features a square neckline, spaghetti straps and asymmetric midi length. In excellent vintage condition. Brand: ...

- Designed by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren - Henri Matisse - Femmes et Singes (1954) printed in brown 'Buffalo / Nostalgia of Mud' Autumn-W...

John Galliano London; grey Prince of Wales check coat dress. Bustled skirt falling in polonaise drapes, gathering into a band at the hem, can be button...

Vivienne Westwood deep mauve rayon mid-length dress with drapery around the neckline and hips, internal bodysuit and leg slit. Spring-Summer 1997

▪ A rare Worlds End grey cotton smock dress ▪ Designed by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren ▪ Tain panel at the front skirt which can be worn as a shawl ▪ Drawstring neckline ...

▪ Rare Vivienne Westwood evening maxi dress ▪ Lycra printed with a detail from Jean-Honore Fragonard's "The Swarm of Cupids", c. 1767 ▪ Short sleeves ▪ Figure hugging ▪ Size: "3" ...

A headturning vintage party /evening dress by Lee Delman. In rose pink with a sky blue background., the dress has a cross over front , full skirt with netti...

This exquisite antique 1920s hand embroidered cotton whitework tea dress is in absolutely astonishing vintage condition for a piece of this era, with no flaws to mention and would ma...

Vintage Vivienne Westwood Runway 2012 Queen's Diamond Jubilee Corseted Draped Silk Dress. Dress features an all over antique Union Jack print on 100...

This pretty tonal polka-dot dress was designed by British fashion label Jaeger for its Young Jaeger line during the mid 1960s. Tailored to a classic shift-style, it is sleeveless wit...