British Evening Dresses and Gowns

A fabulous black knit beaded Banff dress from Zacks, an upscale 1960s department store in England. It has a wide scoop neckline and long sheer balloon style sleeves gathering at the...

This statement Frank Usher 1960s psychedelic yellow floral print dress with pink ribbon detail is a beautifully constructed piece. The genero...

Circa 1905/1910 England Beautiful Tea Gown of an English Lady dating from the early twentieth century. Grey satin and muslin printed circular patterns. Effect of an apron and bib ...

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

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 sensational Harrods late 1950s - early 1960s tangerine silk georgette dress is of superb quality and has absolutely beautiful construction. The sheer silk overlay is delicately ruched over the bodice as far as the hip before falling softly into a feminine calf length skirt. The dress is fully lined with corseted boning in the bodice and contoured seams behind the bust to elevate the natural line of the figure below the Bardot style...

A very striking Jean Varon black lace maxi dress which dates from the late 1960s with a dramatic sleeve design that has not one but two lace balloon se...

A very beautiful and romantic 1950s English rose print maxi dress. It has a ruched bodice with a sweetheart neckline which is gathered at the side...

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...

This Alessandra Rich's dress is made in a midi silhouette that fits snuggly to the form. Complement its houndstooth print by styling yours with neutral patent leather pumps. Conceale...

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...

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...

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 wais...

A very early design from high end occasion wear specialist Jenny Packham; this 1980s black velvet and silk cocktail dress is perfect for the upcoming party season. The bodice is made...

A highly desirable, original, 1950s cocktail dress which could easily be worn as an alternative wedding dress. The fabric is a beautiful gold coloured silk satin and the dress featur...

Before streetwear there was clubwear! London Fashion during the 80s rave scene was bold and exciting, Katharine Hamnett, Pam Hogg, John Richmond, and John Ga...

A headturning vintage dress by Simon Ellis . The dress is in a red jersey fabric , with black and white trim and a button opening at the front. Measurement...

This very late 1920s / early 1930s full length pink flapper dress with aztec style gold and silver woven lame design is in excellent vintage condition for a piece of this era and wou...

▪ 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 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...

A gorgeous mid-century formal gown by the Marjon Couture London fashion house. The fabric used is of the highest quality; shimmering light-weight mauve ...

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 ...

Evening dress in black velvet and rooster feather. Zip in the middle back. SIZE M

Purple silk polka dot fitted dress Round neck Back zip fastening Short sleeves Belted waist Rear central vent Mid-length. Composition: Silk 100% Lining: Polyamide 100%, Cupro 100% Ma...

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...

This is another bespoke creation from our fabulously wealthy client who had dresses made to order for her in the 1990s in France and Italy. Fashioned from a lilac spandex type fabric...

This is an incredible vintage 1980's Zandra Rhodes black satin evening dress with beautiful oversized rosettes at the sleeves and on the skirt. These rosettes are pleated and the one...

A great vintage gown by Bellville Sassoon. In a silk velvet paisley like print, the colours include, purple, green, red and black. The dress has a v neckline, black trim at waist le...

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.

A vintage David Butler evening gown , in black crepe with a double layer organza frill. The dress has a v neckline front and back and the frill sits off...

A pretty vintage sage green silk ball gown /evening gown by Muriel Martin. The gown has a boat neckline at the front, and a square back neckline. There...

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.

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...

Black silk polka dot fitted dress Round neck Back zip fastening Short sleeves Belted waist Rear central vent Mid-length. Composition: Silk 100% Lining: Polyamide 100%, Cupro 100% Mad...

FOLLOW US @RUNWAYCATALOG Deep V neckline. Long sleeves. Ruffled details. All over embellished with crystals. Lined. Deep V neckline Long sleeves Concealed back zip closure Composit...

FOLLOW US @RUNWAYCATALOG High collar Long puff sleeves Concealed back zip closure Button cuffs Ruffled trim All over print placement may vary Fitted w...

A chic red velvet vintage dress by Frank Usher. The dress has a wrap over front and central back zip. Measurements; Size 38, Bust 36'' ,length 38''

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...

Radley of London Dress by Ossie Clark Circa 1970's Vintage Made in England Black silk Floral jacquard pattern Halter tie neckline Neckline is a...

Sleeveless 1960's cocktail dress in sequin with stripe and checkered. On a wool knit base. Polyester lining. Size 38/40 (L)

▪ 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...

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 real vintage headturner by Harry B Popper. In a wonderful colour combination of purple , orange and yellow. The 'under dress ' has a side zip opening, and the 'coat ' a slit at the...

▪ Vivienne Westwood metallic black nylon jersey evening dress ▪ Draped skirt with high leg slit ▪ Fitted bodice ▪ Draped panels at the bus...

The tailoring of this dress is definite and exquisite making it another perfect creation by Mary Katrantzou. It comes with long sleeves and a Paisley Macrame lace overlay. Make a wor...

A stunner from French designer Roland Mouret. Strapless lace and satin dress, Bust is a lacquered satin and Lace has an intricate multi-color print. Built in boning at bust and mode...

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.

▪ Ossie Clark pink silk chiffon maxi dress ▪ Georges Seurat inspired print by Celia Birtwell ▪ Red, blue and green with pink ground ▪ String cleavage fastening ▪ Criss-cross string ...

A head turning and easy to wear gown by Amanda Wakeley. The dress has a v neckline, and cap sleaves. It is fully lined and covered in sections of bead work.

Ethereal Bill Gibb of London documented designer maxi dress dating back to his documented 1977 spring-summer collection. His pieces are very collec...

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...

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

Vivienne Westwood grey wool mid-length dress with detachable faux fur collar and built-in corset Fall-winter 1994

A wonderful statement evening gown form the 1980s. The dress is in black with bow detail on the front and back, and a taffetta skirt with net underneath. Measurements : Bust 38'', l...

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...

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 is a beautiful and understated example in royal blue silk chiffon and silk crepe de chine. The chiffon fabric forms the top layer of the body of the dress. The sleeves, which are bracelet length, remain sheer and they fasten with four fabric covered buttons. The crepe de chine underdress has very elaborate construction with a fully boned and padded bodice section. The artful internal panelling has a full corseted back fastening with hook and eyes to give this dress an incredible shape so that the top layer of chiffon floats over the body. All this shape work is artfully concealed and complimented by the skilful placement of an invisible zip to the centre back of the chiffon top layer. The dress has an elegant cross-over portrait neck...

A super purple velvet cocktail dress with wonderful decoration on the front, neckline and hem. This shift dress is fully lined and has 9'' slits ...

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