British Evening Dresses and Gowns

CONDITION is Good. General wear to dress is evident. Moderate signs of wear with discolouration on the inner armpit lining, logo label, on the bottom front and back at the belt level...

This sensational 1950s white cotton organza gown with floral print overlay is of exceptional quality and is beautifully constructed to showcase a classic hourglass figure. The floral...

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...

This early and desirable 1960s Biba dress is presented in superb vintage condition. Tailored from a vibrant pink-purple crepe, it has held its colour and is...

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

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

Vintage Zandra Rhodes From the spring/summer 1976 Orange Silk chiffon caftan with blue silk cord and some sequins and beads. caftan comes with matte jersey slip. The slip fit size 2/...

Elegant Fortuny inspired 2 pc gown by Patricia Lester. Hand pleated and gathered silk panels are used to create this modernized version of a Fortuny Peplos...

CONDITION is Never worn. No visible wear to the dress is evident on this new Alberta Ferretti designer resale item. Details Pink Viscose Dress Abstr...

Very rare, floral jacquard dress designed by Barbara Hulanicki for Biba dating to the 1970's. Dress has a loose fit due to very clever seaming. Fits a size 2 to 6. Approximate measur...

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...

A chic cocktail dress by Catherine Walker for The Chelsea Design Company. The off the shoulder dress is lined in silk with an interior corset .It has ...

This incredible 1970s abstract-print silk empire-line dress was designed by iconic British designer Hardy Amies in the 1970s. It is in wonderful vintage condition. It 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...

Product Details: 1980s Vintage - Coral & Black Striped Dress - Printed Stretch Jersey - Cap Sleeve & Open Back Details Era: 1980s Vintage Label: Unknown Designer / Handmade Piece Si...

Vivienne Westwood black velvet evening corset and bustled skirt ensemble Fall-Winter 1996

Sexy vintage late 70s FRANK USHER Of London black chiffon cut-out belted gown! Features cut-outs at bust and a detachable belt. Ribbed silk deep v-neck matches that of the belt. Hidd...

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

A lovely shift dress by Petite Francaise. In a pretty pale blue colour the dress has pretty beaded collar and elbow length sleeves. it is fully lined with a central back zip.

Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to present look #46 from Alexander McQueen's 2003 runway collection, Scanners. The dress boasts sharp knife pleats, an empire body, and an exposed po...

Unusual late 1970s burgundy and white polka dot tiered dress by Norman Berg. It consists of an under skirt with a wide polka dot flounce making up the bottom or 4th tier. The secon...

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...

A lovely vintage silk dress by Bruce Oldfield Couture. The dress is in a black, white and grey print , with a central back zip and elbow length sleaves with button detail. It is li...

GALVAN LONDON 501 Pleated Tuxedo black white satin long gown FR36 S Reference: JACG/A00257 Brand: Galvan Model: 501 Pleated Tuxedo Material: Acetate, Blend Color: Black, White Patter...

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...

This incredible 1930s black silk crepe evening dress with soft net bodice is in fantastic vintage condition with some beautiful design features. The dress has a plunging scoop neckli...

Royal couturier Donald Campbell had two London boutiques from the 1970s through to 2009 in fashionable Chelsea, and Knightsbridge, London. The brand used couture fabrics to create hi...

CONDITION is Good. General wear to dress is evident. There are makeup marking along the neckline. The brand tag has a blue mark on it and the stitching has come loose. There are mult...

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

This incredibly chic dress was designed by Roland Klein in the 1970s. Having trained under Christian Dior and then Karl Lagerfeld in Paris during the early-1960s, in 1965 Klein went ...

A wonderful vintage coat dress, in a pretty pink silk with wonderful tailoring. The coat dress has an off centre button opening - with covered buttons and great tailoring. Measuremen...

This striking and unusual 1930s lame gown is crafted from thick silk woven with a psychedelic pattern of black, pale-aqua, chartreuse and tangerine - bold h...

Incredible vintage Janice Wainwright black jersey and purple velvet dress! Iconic piece, that reflects Wainwright's incredible attention to d...

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to dress is evident. Minimal wear to the front and back with pulls to the weave on this used Halston Heritage designer resale item. Detail...

Super rare 1990s DEXTER WONG black pleather NYC Club Kid mini dress ! Wong pieces are extremely hard to come by, as he only designed for a short period of ...

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...

A great Summer party gown by British designer Susan Small. The gown is in a colourful mix of tropical colours, pink, purple, green and orange. It has a cros...

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.

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...

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.

Cut from vibrant purple crepe, this exceptional 1960s dress is by Royal British couturiers - Rahvis. Founded as a couture salon, “Rahvis Gowns”, in 1929, it was one of very few fema...

ERDEM Faris Runway cream black silk blend floral embroidered cloque dress UK8 S Reference: LNKO/A02503 Brand: Erdem Model: Faris Material: Silk, Blend Color: Cream, Black Pattern: Fl...

This incredible bias-cut satin full length dress was created in the 1930s and retailed by Kendal Milne & Co Ltd, the best department store in Manchester and a division of Harrods fro...

VICTORIA BECKHAM black white daisy floral cotton sheath dress UK10 M Reference: GEGG/A00068 Brand: Victoria Beckham Designer: Victoria Beckham As seen on: HIlary Duff Material: Cotto...

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 is a sensational 1920s full-length pink flapper dress. The detail of the fabric is extraordinary, with aztec-style gold and silver woven lamé design would make a memorable choic...

A stunning 1970s gown by Jean Varon. The upper part is a soft gold colour lurex with a floral design. The lower skirt area is a dusty pink colour. The dr...

This attractive Jean Varon 1960s Midnight Blue evening gown is a sophisticated departure from the designer's trademark space-age style pieces, and has a softer, more feminine focus. ...

Likely a British made bespoke or couture piece from the mid 1960s, this hot pink satin-silk cocktail dress has retained all of the vibrancy of when it was first designed. The high qu...

A great vintage evening gown in a pretty purple colour. The dress has a v neckline and backline, with side opening with hooks and eyes. It has a self fabric half belt at the back and...

A homemade but headturning two piece from the 1970s. In a black crepe fabric the top has crossover back straps in sequins with a zip fastening. The skirt is A line with a back centra...

This 1950s black tulle gown was created by an unknown British couture salon, and is very reminiscent of Pierre Balmain's haute couture designs circa 1955. A dressy cocktail gown from...

▪ Vivienne Westwood bronze stretch-velvet evening dress ▪ Gold foil neoclassical print inspired by Andre-Charles Boulle ▪ Concealed zipper at center-back ▪ Size Medium ▪ Fall-Winter...

1970s Zandra Rhodes Red Silk Chiffon Print Boho London Maxi Dress w Bead Details. Victorian revival style typical of Ms. Rhodes classics. Sheer black net décolletage, shawl-style dr...

Circa 1920/1940 England Beautiful evening cape or oriental Burnous in Duchesse silk satin black labelled Bradley 1870, Court Dressmaker, Chepstow Place, Bayswater, London W. Large ...

▪ Archival John Galliano knitted dress ▪ 'The Ludic Game', Fall-Winter 1985 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Hand-knitted using turquoise cotton ▪ The front showca...

Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren Extremely rare toga dress made from cotton with extra long train and cut out sides. Savages, Spring-Sumer 1982

This elegant dress was designed by Yuki for British store Rembrandt during the 1970s. Made in the UK, it is crafted from a high quality crepe cloth in a rich cream hue. This dress celebrates Yuki’s canny tailoring; his signature cut was to craft panels of full circles which were then draped. This was to create maximum fullness with no seams, and his designs - like this one - often formed flamboyant batwing sleeves which were cinched by gathered waists. This midi-gown has a pleated, ruffled collar and has an off-centre fastening at the bust, secured with snap closures, which gives way to a soft pleat down the front. The pleating at the collar is echoed at the cuffs, adding decadent detail. This dress is fully lined in cream satin. Yuki was the design name of Gnyuki Torimaru...

A stunning silk gown by Gina Fratini. The dress is made of silk in a black, grey and white print, with two layers of lining, one in organza and th...