England - Evening Dresses and Gowns

This early 1950s Ceil Chapman taffeta and silk dress is a timeless and elegant party dress. It has a fitted ruched bodice, cut from soft black silk jersey, which hugs the body beautifully to create a feminine shape. The ruching is sewn in two vertical lines down the front of the dress and is also shaped around the bust. The skirt flares out from the bodice at around the low hip point and is made up of black taffeta which is pleated to create volume and movement. The material has a lovely thick, quality feel to it. The dress fastens down the back with the original metal zipper which is finished with a hook and eye closure to the top. Ceil Chapman was famously the favourite designer of Marilyn Monroe, and was renowned all over the world for creating glamorous cocktail dresses and party gowns...

John Galliano black silk chiffon flapped dress with rhinestone straps Fall-Winter 1998

Designed by Jean Paul Gaultier for the S/S 2013 collection, a slightly longer version of this dress was Look 18 on the runway in a pale blue colourway, the assemblage representing th...

A pretty dusty pink lace vintage cocktail dress . The has a drop waist , a v backline, central back zip and is fully lined.

This high-glamour maxi-gown is attributed to French Couturier Paulette Buraud and is from the summer 1970 pret-a-porter collection. A near identical dress was photographed for Jours...

▪ Christian Dior top and skirt set ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Floral printed silk chiffon in shades of cream, pink and brown ▪ Top with bugle beads sewn over denim-printed silk ▪...

This elegant Christian Dior evening dress was retailed in their London branch during the late 1960s and may have been a special order from Paris. Designed when Marc Bohan was creati...

▪ 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 pretty and easy to wear turquoise floral print day dress. The dress has a v neck wrap front neckline, self fabric belt and elbow length sleaves. It...

▪ Alexander McQueen silk evening dress ▪ Brass beaded bands with amber stones ▪ Long full sleeves gathered at the top and cuffs ▪ Montage animal print ▪ Floor-length skirt ▪ IT 4...

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...

▪ Archival Christian Dior Runway Mini Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2003 ▪ Crafted from black silk chiffon and metallic silver lurex ▪ Enhanced with wide c...

An original vintage 1950s evening dress from renowned British occasion wear designer Frank Usher. This dress dates from the early part of the decade and is made from a fabulous quali...

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...

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...

▪ Gianni Versace asymmetric mid-length evening dress ▪ Black leather ▪ 65% Rayon, 22% Acetate, 13% Silk ▪ Padded shoulder strap ▪ Cowl nec...

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...

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...

▪ Louis Vuitton Black Wool Strapless Evening Dress ▪ Creative Director: Marc Jacobs ▪ Fall-Winter 2008 ▪ Crafted from black felted wool, this garment exudes elegance and sophisticati...

▪ Brand: Dolce & Gabbana ▪ Creative Director: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Black Lace ▪ Details: Blue floral embroidery and embellishm...

▪ Black wool and silk blend evening dress ▪ Built-in corset ▪ High leg slit ▪ IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4 ▪ Fall-Winter 1993

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 pretty and chic dress by Alaia , Paris . In a silk mix the dress has a drop waist, round necklline and v backline. It has a central back zip. Made in Italy. Size 44 Bust 36'' , len...

This arresting late 1970s maxi skirt ensemble in contrasting violet and emerald green is labelled by Lydia Martin and is made of the same fabric and desig...

This vintage 1920's beadwork bandeau top is just something else! True flapper showgirl style it is a bandeau or tube style top covering the bust with glass beaded design and metal t...

This enchanting 1920s silk chiffon floral print dress is delightfully feminine and in absolutely beautiful condition for a piece of this era. The dress has a scoop neck at both front and reverse , and features cape style sleeves with scalloped edge which float pretty over the upper arms. The peach toned silk chiffon overlay is printed with a floral design in soft blues, reds and ochre. It is fashioned with a dropped waistline atop of a full skirt falling to the ankles in soft folds with an ethereal, bohemian aesthetic. A slip in pale blue silk is sewn into the dress and shows through to complement the delicate shades of the print. Both the slip and the overlay have a run of subtle popper fastenings to the left. This exquisite piece is unlabelled although of obvious quality, and would make a wonderful choice of occasion wear. A petite dress...

▪ Azzedine Alaia black rayon knitted bodycon dress ▪ Red ribbon and bow graphic ▪ Centre back leg slit with concealed zipper ▪ Long sleeves ▪ Calf length ▪ Size Medium ▪ Fall-Win...

gorgeous, ice queen Herve Leger Carole dress - bought for £1125 and new with tags. Made from Leger's signature super stretchy, thick 'cinch you in' rayon mix in a gorgeous icy Pearl ...

▪ Archival Gianni Versace evening dress ▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace ▪ Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Constructed from black viscose jersey ▪ Features a daring plunging neckline that ...

A pretty dress for Spring, in a pale yellow paisley print. The dress has elbow length selves with smocking detail, and there is smocking detail under the bust. It is fully lined wit...

This show-stopping 1950s floral strapless dress with fishtail hem is designed to turn heads. The rose print design is in a man-made sateen type fabric of electric blue, navy and dusk...

Vintage John Galliano for Christian Dior 1999 Fall Winter knitted metallic dress. Features bandeau neckline, cut out back and midi length. In excellent vintage condition. Brand: Chri...

This superb and original 1940s silk peplum floor length dress is crafted from an exceptionally high-quality silk fabric with crepe accents. It has capped sleeves and a square necklin...

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...

▪ Archival Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Dress ▪ Creative Director: Martin Margiela ▪ Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Crafted from two vi...

Vivienne Westwood Spring/Summer 1992 black velvet corseted shortsleeve mini-dress. Tagged size 14 however fits size S. In excellent condition.

We are excited to present this Roberto Cavalli Fall Winter 2007 teal metallic gown. Features low cut neck, cut out detail, ruching detail, low back, zip closure and maxi length with ...

Alexander McQueen Lace Detail Evening Dress Red full length gown with one shoulder in translucent lace that also adorns and trims the decolletage. Rrp £3,500 Size - XXS (Dress si...

Super pretty Alaia Sculpting Knit dress - bought for $2450 and unworn with tag. Made from super stretchy Nude Rose pink viscose mix knit, it has a fit and flare silhouette, future se...

Vintage Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld boned corset dress. As seen on the runway, as modelled by Estelle Lefebure. Features velvet upper, covering the ‘corset’ of the dress where boning co...

A chic black vintage cocktail dress from the 1950s., The dress is strapless, but straps could easily be added with lace detail on the bust area. It has a side zip opening and a flare...

▪ Helmut Lang black lace hooded shift dress ▪ Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ V-neck ▪ Knee length ▪ Approx. size Small ▪ Made in Italy All photographs in this listing EXCLUDING any referenc...

▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Viscose ▪ Details: Crafted from red knitted viscose using intricate lace knitting ...

Dramatic, modern minimalist Haider Ackerman green satin dress. Bought for £1650 and unworn. Made from shiny forest green acetate mix satin it has a sweeping bias cut graduating into ...

A chic headturning dress in black and gold. The dress is in a black and gold mesh like fabric with a black lining. It has black velvet shoulder straps and has gathering at the waist.

During the 1960s, Norwegian fashion designer Per Spook joined French fashion house Louis Féraud. He went on to become Louis Féraud’s artistic director and designed the brand’s lauded...

A superb and magnificent magenta coloured floral print satin evening dress from the mid-1950s. Formal wear from this era is becoming increasingly difficult to source and this is a b...

▪ Christian Dior Double Layered Slip Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 2005 ▪ Comprised of two slip dresses intended for layered or separate wear ▪ Bordeaux jers...

A stunning black lace couture dress by Ulrich Engler. The dress is lined in silk, and has a contrasting waist band. It has elbow length sleaves, a back zip opening, scoop neckline ...

Givenchy by Alexander McQueen black ruffled fishtail strapless evening dress with built-in corset. Spring-Summer 1999

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...

▪ Gucci evening dress ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Spring-Summer 2003 ▪ Constructed from black silk ▪ Deep-v neckline ▪ Ruched bodice and sleeves ▪ Tired ruffled floor-length s...

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...

▪ 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...

Gerald Watelet Yellow Silk Couture Evening Dress with Thigh High Slits, Fall-Winter 2003 Bust: 34" Waist: 28' Hips: 36" Front Length: 61" Back Length (...

This 1970s maxi dress was bought in Paris and is crafted from man-made peach chiffon splashed with bold lilac and pink florals. Pleated all over with an innovative technique that ens...

This 1980s French demi couture column dress is composed of swathes of blue chiffon silk, brought together with numerous haute couture stitching. It was purchased as a Dior and certai...

A pretty black lace dress from the 1920s. The lace has a very pretty design and has poppers on the shoulder as an opening and is fully lined.

We are excited to present this 2000’s Just Cavalli Fall Winter black silk dress. Features metallic thread detail, adjustable and removable straps and midi length. In excellent vintag...

▪ Jean Paul Gaultier silk macramé dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2000 ▪ Constructed from multicoloured printed silk ribbons ▪ Fringed knee-length skirt ▪ Loose ...