London - Day Dresses

This 1960s shift dress is made from a silky satin feel fabric and is very tactile. It has a high, rounded neckline and loose, flowing shape from bust to hem. The print is reminiscent...

A great white dress by Dior Paris, in a heavy brorderie anglaise. The dress has a zip front opening and two pockets. It is fully lined.

This is one of the earliest designs we have seen by the husband-and-wife team David and Marion Donaldson. They founded their fashion label in Glasgow in 1966 and rose to eminence thr...

This 1950s cotton novelty print dress is tailored to a full-skirted, pleated style typical of this era. It has short-sleeves and a nipped-in waist. The square-neckline is held in pla...

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

▪ 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 ...

A pretty and easy to wear apricot/pink vintage lace dress . The dress has a round collar, front popper opening ,and elbow length sleaves. It ...

This rare and stylish 1970s Gucci dress in warm grey suede is in excellent vintage condition. This unusual piece is of simple but immaculate constru...

This early 1960s silk satin floral printed dress suit has an attractive floral print in bright shades of cerise pink, red and purple and reminiscent of an impressionist painting. The...

Comfy and slinky knit dress from Diane Von Furstenberg - bought for £495 and unworn. Made from soft merino wool in a cobalt blue and black hounds-tooth inspired weave, It has subtly ...

This is a colourful and extremely well made 1980s bustier dress by Tiktiner - a high-end Cote D'Azur fashion house which retailed at Berdorf Goodman and Harrods outside of France. Th...

A fun dress for Spring /Summer by Kenzo Paris. This knitted dress, in a wool mix has a black background with a blue and green print . It has short sleaves and a flared skirt. Measu...

This is an absolutely super original 1950s dress with the label Teena Paige Fashions. The print really is a delight and features a pink floral garden scene...

House Of CB Draped Satin Strapless Corset Dress White 'Jasmine' dress designed with a draped bodice and all-over rose print in pink. Featuring fitted waist falling to a slightly fl...

▪ Jean Paul Gaultier sweater dress ▪ Fall-Winter 1989 ▪ Constructed from black ribbed-knit wool ▪ Turtle neck ▪ Caged skirt made up of a lattice of corse...

Hester Bly Colour-Block Cotton Belted Maxi Dress Multicoloured cotton 'Troia' dress designed with a colour-block pattern. Featuring elasticated, belted neckline and short puff slee...

Vivienne Westwood, cotton jersey mini dress with a print of François Boucher's painting of Daphnis and Chloe. Spring-Summer 1991

This original 1950s dress has a super feminine silhouette and nicely executed details such as the small, square neckline that features a modesty panel with a sailor collar and bow. T...

Superb quality Lee Jordan of New York all over floral sequinned three quarter length column dress. Lee Jordan made very high end department store occasion wear for the affluent American market from the 1960s through to the 1980s. This dress is most likely from the late 1960s to early 1970s. Rows of wavy iridescent sequins overlay an abstract design in georgette fabric in a striking neon rainbow...

We love the designer Sybil Zelker and under the brand name Polly Peck, made great quality fashionable clothes. This is a really wearable example from the la...

Chanel Tweed and silk Dress Navy Color, size french 36 but fits size 34. Beautiful Chanel dress in blue tweed and chiffon. Spring-summer collection 2012. Bottom of the skirt with ru...

We are excited to present this Andreas Kronthaler For Vivienne Westwood Spring Summer 2020 black dress, runway look 50. Featuring a cowl neck, a built in bodysuit open back, red str...

Futuristic cool Prada body con dress from the Fall 2018 collection. New with tag. Made from super stretchy black polyester knit with a raised grey circuit b...

▪ Vivienne Westwood striped knitted dress ▪ Rib-knit skirt and collar ▪ Open-knit tubular scarf attached at the breasts ▪ Extra-long collar which doubles as a hood ▪ Can be styl...

A fun vintage top or mini dress great for parties and festivals. It has a square neckline and five button front opening, with long sleaves and frill detail.

▪ 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...

This lovely late 1950s /early 1960s light weight cotton dress in pale blue bears no makers labels but is a very wearable dress and is in excellent vintage condition. The fine cotton ...

This is a couture made French dress from the 1970s. The label reads La Femme Chic Place de la Basilique, St Quentin. The dress is beautifully made by hand in a classic floral print m...

This shirt dress was designed by Peter Barron in London in the 1960s. It has a timeless shirt-dress silhouette with a nipped-in waist and button-down front. Drawing on elements of cl...

A chic mini dress /tunic by Miss Ladybird. The dress is in a wonderful print of olive, turquoise , blue and burgundy. It has a self fabric tie belt.

This 1980s dress, made in France, is by New Bond Street-based brand The White House and displays many of the era's boldest hallmarks - note the peplum waist, puff-shoulders and vibra...

Zandra Rhodes is a British institution. Rising to fame as a fashion and textile designer in the 1970s, her audacious, highly feminine designs put her at the forefront of the London f...

Gorgeous archival Chloe black dress from the Fall 2007 Collection. Made from 3 layers of soft black silk chiffon with soft ribbed jersey panel to t...

This original vintage French couture dress is made from a very high quality mint green silk chiffon, with an abstract swirl print in pale blue, pi...

We are excited to present this vintage 2000’s Versace Jeans Couture metallic beige dress. Features a back zip closure and mini length. In excellent vinta...

Super chic archival Louis Vuitton dress - from the Resort 2008 collection by Marc Jacobs. Unworn with tag/spare button/fabric swatch. Made from slightly glossy cotton sateen, it has a 1950s inspired cut with wrap over front, Louis Vuitton embossed...

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...

Frank Usher 1970s maxi dress with shiny black domed buttons down the centre front stopping at a keyhole before reaching a high mandarin type collar which is in a complimenting zig-za...

This playful dress is by the French couture fashion house Leonard. Leonard designer Daniel Tribouillard defined his aesthetic using printed fabrics, much akin to Pucci with whom his ...

This feminine, princess length shirt-dress dates back to the mid 1950s and is one of the earliest designs we have even seen from this label. The whimsically printed cotton is quintes...

Another elaborate example of romanticism from Gina Fratini, who really perfected this look during the early 1970s as she rose to prominence in the British boutique scene. The mod dress style of the 60s was beginning to wane and full length Victoriana returned for its first fashion come back in a century. This is a superb example of her flamboyant work, probably mid 1970s, with a tiered mousseline cotton dress with a high neck collar and a lace ruffle trim paired with a sleeveless bolero jacket. The jacket is integral to the dress and is attached at the shoulder seams. The dress is split into two tiers, one tier with a floral print that finishes just around knee length. The floral spray print is shaped like a bouquet, tied with a double bow and actually has the designer's name attached as a kind of gift card. I've never seen Gina Fratini apply her name to print before. The bottom tier, which reaches to the floor, is an A-line panel of plain white mousseline that is also edged in lace. The sleeves are gently gathered and have a frill hem whilst it fastens to the rear with the longest tier having the original metal zip. The other two layers are simply fastened with a couple of hook and eyes at the neckline. The print on the capelet is quite abstract looking with a procession of circles in a teal green and pale navy. An elaborate dress suitable for special occasions; it would make a fantastic alternative wedding dress. Both pieces are is in really super vintage condition with no issues of any note. The muslin has been freshly laundered and it is ready to wear. It will fit sizes up to a UK 8-10 or US 4-6. NOTES ON DESIGNER: Gina Fratini was a British designer renowned during the 1970s and early 1980s for her romantic gowns...

Petar Patrov Silk Blend Velvet Patterned Wrap Dress Rosy brown dress crafted from silk and viscose with all-over velvet dot pattern. Featuring wrap V-neck, long puff sleeves and fl...

Inspired by artist Georges Braque's dove lithographs and often sketched by Yves himself, the dove of peace has long been a signature motif of the Saint Laurent fashion house. Flying ...

Christian Dior Cashmere Sheath Dress Red orange knee-length dress fully crafted from soft cashmere. Featuring short puff sleeves, coat neckline and concealed zip fastening to rear....

This is a beautiful quality 1950s or early 1960s French couture dress and sleeveless jacket combination entirely made by hand. It features a striking turquoise and white polka dot an...

Ulla Johnson Boho Midi Cotton Dress Cobalt blue cotton dress designed in the brand's signature bohemian aesthetic with stripe pattern adorned with colourful floral embroidery. Feat...

Darkly pretty Nicholas floral ruched dress - bought for £550 and unworn. Made from super soft navy, pink and white floral print silk crepe, it has a super flattering ruched cut with ...

Alaia Vintage S/S 1990 Runway Blue Bodycon Dress. Features blue and white knit fabric, scoop neckline and mini length. In excellent vintage condition. Label size: XS Modern size: UK...

▪ Dolce & Gabbana gold lace and python shirt dress ▪ Python trim ▪ 4 front python flap pockets ▪ Matching python belt ▪ Rolled-up sleeves ▪ Tortoise butt...

This magnificent late 1960s/ early 1970s maxi dress with white organza bodice and quilted blue and white printed skirt comes with an exquisite matching jacket and is in absolutely beautiful vintage condition. By Fernando Pena...

A stunning collector, a very rare GIVENCHY dress set with a separate large fluffy wrap-cape. Handcrafted with Mohair bouclé tweed, beautiful finish, fully lined. Long sleeves, straig...

Chanel Haltered Dress & Bolero Cardigan Set Navy sleeveless knee-length dress with haltered strap neckline. Featuring white top, wide elasticated...

2012 Vivienne Westwood Red Label metallic dress in purple. Features scoop neckline, ¾ length sleeves, Vivienne Westwood orb and knee length. In ...

Stunning Halpern pink ombre sequin dress - bought for £1500 and worn once. Made from soft polyester mesh with a full pink degree sequin embellishment. It has a 1790s inspired cut wit...

This 1970s emerald green jersey Mr Darren handkerchief hem maxi dress emulates the "Studio 54" vibe that informed evening wear throughout the decade. It has ...

Presenting an exquisite and exceptionally rare Paul Daunay couture fall daytime ensemble, a true gem hailing from the era of circa 1952-57. This ensemble is a stunning showcase of ar...

This is a really unusual couture made dress from Traina-Norrell that is almost certainly from the mid to late 1950s. The fabric is a superb silk taffeta in a rose print whilst the colours are chartreuse and earth tones of ochre and orange. It has wide straps, a fitted empire bust line with a balconette lining inside and a grosgrain strap to support the under bust. From the empire line flares an elongated A-line Princess seamed bodice. The low slung skirt, which is a deep gathered flounce, finishes below the knee and is of particularly lavish construction. There is a stiffened fine linen backing the flounce that is also supported by a second yellow linen under flounce to give unrivalled volume. The dress is also lined in a stiffened dyed yellow organza type fabric to give the dress a very structured look. It fastens to the rear with the original metal zip that is hidden along one of the seams. The dress, by one of the finest partnerships of decadent evening and occasion wear during the period is labelled Traina-Norrell. At first, we almost missed the label as it is hidden in the folds of the flounce towards the bottom of the dress. In very good to excellent vintage condition overall. Silk taffeta is notoriously prone to aging and this silk is in extremely good condition with no yarn separation. We have dry cleaned and the silk retains all of its lustre. However, in certain places, notably near the back of the zip, there is what we would call 'handling marks' which has resulted in slight 'greying' of the fabric, although it's very difficult to spot unless looking closely. There is the tiniest amount of fraying on the very edges of the shoulder straps. There is a very wide seam allowance on this dress and it could be altered at least one size bigger if not two by a trained seamstress. Our model is size UK 8 top - UK10 bottom or US 4-6 and this fits her well. Note on Designer: Normal Norell...

A late 1960s Geoffrey Beene red jersey shift dress. It has an absolutely timeless quality about it - so much so that we are struggling to date it. We are leaning more towards 1960s ...

Brand New - M Missoni Gathered Jersey Dress Light teal blue dress crafted from stretchy viscose-jersey blend. Detailed with elasticated waistband , ribbed trims and tie-fastening k...

Alexander McQueen Plaid Check Fitted Wool Dress Green plaid check patterned dress fully crafted from wool. Designed with fitted silhouette, round neckline and long sleeves. Rrp Ap...