British Evening Dresses and Gowns

This 1970 maxi dress encompasses a bohemian aesthetic and is crafted from cream silk or a silk - rayon blend. It has elements of Victoriana in the high, ruffle neckline and formal, ...

This is a really well made 1970s navy embroidered maxi dress by Brenner Couture. It's a smart shirt-waister style with a crossover V neck with two butt...

Murray Arbeid 1990 Black and Silver Tulle Gown with boa style shawl - Size 8 This late 1980’s or Early 1990’s gown is made of multi layers of tulle and a Black Point D’Esprit that ha...

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 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...

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 pretty early 1960s or late 1950s white Chantilly style lace bridal gown has a fairy tale charm. The man-made, Chantilly style lace overlay covers the dress in its entirety and f...

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...

Stunning vintage black and metallic gold lace and silk dress by Zandra Rhodes. Hand painted skirt and sheer sleeves. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. The marked size is me...

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...

▪ 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...

During the 1960s and beyond, English fashion designer John Bates designed visionary modernist dresses under the name Jean Varon. This flamboyant 1970s maxi-dress, with its floor-swee...

Circa 2003 Alexander McQueen black stretch cotton tank dress with skirt appliquéd in what looks like a cammo print. In excellent condition - missing fabric tag. Size 40.

Beautiful Ralph & Russo pleated ball gown Cape like back Blue/black silk Pleated skirt Layered details Sleeveless Full length 100% Silk Comes without a belt

▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood 'Portrait Collection' Evening Maxi Dress ▪ Creative Director: Vivienne Westwood ▪ Fall-Winter 1990 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Crafted from brown crushed stretch ve...

Late 60's Norman Hartnell couture beaded black wool cocktail dress made of three pleated tiers falling in a graceful cascade. Embellished with beautiful b...

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

Founded in 1991, Voyage were famous for their mix of fabrics, textures and embellishments which turned everyday items into walking art. The label kick-started the craze for boho chic...

Arguable the most significant design in the Stella McCartney Spring/Summer 2003 collection--since our versatile garment debuted in different colors on the runway and was worn by the British designer to take her fashion-show bow--this pink-printed dark-grey silk-blend zip-front bubble-shaped mini dress with white-satin stripes and pink piping was a favorite of the show's Vogue critic and her father Beatles co-founder Paul McCarthy. Vogue wrote: "Her hippest new idea came in the form of puffy satin bombers--she transformed one, a fusion of sport and chinoiserie print, into an off-the-shoulder bubble dress. McCartney is so into the glam-bomber idea, in fact, that she bounded onto the runway wearing a black version herself." The garment's voluminous batwing sleeves with stretch-cotton ribbed neckline and hem, plus custom golden-charm two-way zipper, enable it to have different necklines and lengths to convert to a shorter puffier bomber jacket. Notably, the versatile piece that is subtly printed with mock-Beatles lyrics seems to have been the first tribute fashion-design that McCartney created to reference her father. Prior, she had credited her stylish mother Linda for instilling her with a love of fashion and inspiration for her initial namesake collections, which followed her first commercial collections with Phoebe Philo for Chloe. For background, when McCartney was a young girl in 1978, the mock-rock band The Rutles parodied a Beatles song, which was recorded by EMI as "Ging, Gang, Goolie". Given its lyrics, the chinoiserie-style dragon motifs were substituted by McCartney with bird skeletons...

Founded in 1946 in London, Frank Usher's aim was to bring high-end details and fresh off the runway looks to shoppers at a more affordable price range, whilst not sacrificing quality...

Sexy Vintage Vivienne Westwood wrap halter dress. Size: 2/4. Small Bust: 32 inch / Waist: 26 inch **** This Garment has been professionally ...

This late 1980s to early 1990s glittering sequinned maxi dress in navy blue is by the famous London boutique Roots. Sadly the boutique, which was located in fashionable Chelsea on th...

A great vintage gown by Quad. The body of the dress is in green velvet with a low scoop neck, and short sleeves. The rest of the sleeves are white lace with 2 popper cuffs. The dr...

A stunning vintage evening gown by Cresta. The dress has a stand up collar, sheer sleaves , a ribbon belt, and central back zip.

A wonderful jersey drape vintage jersey gown by Ronerg Couture. The dress has a v neckline and backline with plait detail over the bodice,ad gather...

White polyester chiffon asymmetrical evening dress with ruffle and flower pompoms. Zip on the left side and snap and hook&eye on the left shoulder. SIZE M

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...

This pretty 1970s purple empire line dress with butterfly motif has a bohemian, summery feel. The full length dress is comprised of a fine rayon fabric for the skirt in a lilac shade...

This flamboyant 1960s British couture dress is crafted from silk chiffon hand-dyed with a swirling, psychedelic pattern in lilac, pink and lime green. The couturier is unknown as the...

Circa 1955/1960 London England Evening dress in taffeta and flocked velvet from the Jean Allen designer House in London from the late 1950s. The Pierre Balm...

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

▪ 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...

An elegant and easy to wear white summer gown, or possible wedding dress. The dress is column style and fits over the head, though a zip could easily be added. It has lace sleaves , ...

1980s Patricia and Charles Lester drop waist evening gown. Navy and indigo devoree velvet with a symmetrical leaf blockprint throughout. The bateau neckline balances the drop shoulde...

▪ Vivienne Westwood knitted mini dress ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Constructed from steel-grey open-knit alpaca wool with graduated leaf motifs ▪ Nude ...

Cocktail dress of cherry red rayon matte jersey overlaid with a micropleated chiffon overdress in a handpainted design by Zandra Rhodes. All the chiffon edges are hand overcast wit...

A great dress for the forthcoming party season, by British designer Zandra Rhodes. The dress is strapless with gathering and a v neckline with frill. The dress has a drop waist with...

This dress was custom-made in London England for a worldwide traveler who was based in Beverly Hills. This gown has a very modern sculptural quality to it, very much in the spirit of modern Dior, Paris. Size tag has been removed since it was a custom gown...

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 ...

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...

This absolutely enchanting vintage 1930s full length dress in dove grey textured silk with gold lame floral design is in beautiful antique condition. The dress features an empire lin...

This is a truly elegant formal gown by renowned occasion wear designer Patricia Lester who has been designing costume and fashion with her husband Charles, for over 50 years. Made f...

Stewart Parvin is a London based designer a Royal Warrant from the Queen, and this dress is a wonderful example of his work. The strapless gown has a ...

This romantic gown was created by Dutch womenswear designer Michael Van Der Ham and walked the runway as part of the brand’s Spring 2014 ready-to-wear collection. Tailored from silk brocade in the most delicate pale pink - peach hue, it is textured with raised organic shapes which form interlaced circles across the cloth. It is cut to a generous, floaty maxi-length. It has halter-neck straps, as well as two shoulder straps, all cut from the same cloth. The halter secures at the back of the neck with a large silver-toned metal hook-and-eye clasp. There is a cropped top that sits over the rest of the dress. The waist of the dress is cinched and embellished with flowers and leaves formed from rhinestones, glass and silver-toned beads and tiny silver-toned rings. Below the waist, the skirt is softly pleated and then falls straight to the floor. The skirt is lined with pale peach matte silk. The top is backed with white cotton. The dress fastens under the left arm with a hidden tonal zip and four large hidden plastic snap closures. In excellent condition - there is a faint hem line which was raised and then let down again. It can only be seen in certain lights due to the properties of the fabric. No size or composition labels remain in the dress so please check our measurements below. The fabric has no stretch and we estimate a good fit for sizes up to a UK 8 or US 4 on account of the small waist. Notes on Designer: Michael van der Ham graduated from prestigious Central Saint Martins with a double award winning graduate collection and worked at Sophia Kokosalaki...

1970's burgundy velvet mock turtleneck, long sleeve gown. Mutton style sleeve at shoulder, tapers and elongates past the wrist forming a point. Very Directoire inspired 70's London Look piece. Bottom of sleeves and bottom of skirt are decorated with stunning gold and silver tambour embroidery...

Bellville Sassoon Late 1980’s Black and White Point D’Esprit Gown - Size 8 This late 80’s early 90’s vintage gown is made of a black point d’esprit that is trimmed in white lace. Th...

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...

A great gown for Halloween, by Maralane.The dress has a beaded and decorated bodice with shoulder straps, and a net and tired skirt. It is fully lined.

This breathtaking McQ by Alexander McQueen dress is a true masterpiece, encapsulating the brand’s daring and sculptural aesthetic with effortless sophistication. Designed to make a s...

This very early 1970s lace maxi dress was made by British label Jean Varon and is a beautiful example of the designer's penchant for romantic detailing, synonymous with his work duri...

A stunning Lame gown in a pretty purple colour. The dress has a halter neck, fold over detail at the front and back and central back zip.

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

Vivienne Westwood black velvet evening ensemble. Halter neck double breasted waistcoat with built in corset and signature gold orb buttons, and fishtail maxi skirt. c. 1995-7

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 ...

The self-taught Jean Muir made her name in the 1960s, creating a reputation for exquisitely tailored timeless, feminine clothing. Having previously worked as a designer for the famous textile house, Liberty of London, Muir’s designs are extremely fluid and often incorporate simple jersey or suede fabrics with small craft details throughout. Of her work, Muir has noted that she is more concerned with the process of engineering garments to make “beautiful shapes” rather than designing clothes. Her pieces are held in museums worldwide and she has been hailed as the greatest dressmaker in the world, in a league with Madame Grès, Chanel, and Vionnet. Done in an ivory chiffon featuring a print of large and small black polka dots, this divine Jean Muir dress is effortless and regal at once. The gathered bodice begins with a high square neckline and layered sheer angel sleeves. The knife-pleated chiffon creates a pleasing rhythm throughout, adding another dimension to the layered flounces of the skirt and fluttering elbow-length sleeves. The skirt falls from a high fitted waist to a maxi length just above the ankles, creating a classic, elegant silhouette, while decorative black stitching at the neckline and waist adds a note of refined elegance. Size estimate: SML/MED Measurements: Bust: 34 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips: up to 38 inches Length: 54 inches From the bust waistline, a layer of chiffon creates a long, knee-length flounce, bringing a fullness to the otherwise columnar structure of the dress. The hems of the sleeves and both layers of the skirt are edged in black silk, adding a nice contrast of texture along with striking pop of color. An excellent choice for a wedding or special occasion, this Jean Muir dress has stunning proportions and can easily be worn as a day-to-night look. This vintage Jean Muir dress...

A lovely vintage party dress by Radley. The dress has a purple background with gold and silver decoration . It has elbow length sleaves with tie de...

▪ 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...

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...

A great party dress in a wonderful floral print with chic pleating. The dress has a v neckline and backline, with a frill at the hem and over the arm.

Vivienne Westwood black velvet glitter figure hugging maxi dress Always on Camera, Fall-Winter 1991