London - Evening Dresses and Gowns

This sleeveless midi-length dress from Gianni Versace’s Fall-Winter 1996 collection is constructed in a dense, high-pile faux fur with a stylized leopard motif in golden ochre and de...

This is a very fine example of late 1950s ready to wear evening wear by British designer Norman Young who made high end occasion wear for department stores and specialist boutiques d...

A headturning vintage silk gown by Bellville Sassoon. In a bright pink silk , the dress has a v neckline and backline with frill detail and layers. The bodice is boned and the dress...

This Y2K Ralph Lauren silk maxi dress is just about the closest design we have ever seen to the brand's custom made gown for Gwyneth Paltrow to attend the 71st Academy Awards where s...

A great dress for a Fall party by Hugo Boss. The dress is in a wonderful print and a pink and purple colour combination. It needs a slip and that could be worked into the colour sche...

This strapless black wool twill dress from Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière, look 18 from the Fall-Winter 2001 collection, reinterprets the structure of a classic double-breasted bla...

This John Galliano dress from the Fall-Winter 2000 collection is constructed from a fine viscose knit base, featuring a fitted, ankle-length silhouette. The upper bodice is composed ...

A lovely party dress by American designer Victor Costa. This dress is in a wonderful floral print on a green background. dress has gathering down to hip leval, with three self fabric...

A chic black evening gown by Yves Saint Laurent. The dress has a v neckline with woven detail at the front under the bust, and gathering. It has cap sleaves. Size 38. Bust up to 36/8...

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...

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...

This spectacular black satin and velvet maxi gown walked the runway as part of Thierry Mugler’s iconic Spring 1992 collection (Look 18/84). It has been exhibited as part of the Alaïa...

House Of CB Cut-Out Ruched Midi Dress Black 'Tibi' dress crafted from slightly sheer soft mesh with nude mesh fabric. Featuring plunging sweetheart neckline that has been designed ...

This early 1960s sequin and beaded dress was designed by Boutique by Jo Ro Imports. Crafted to the highest quality, it is tailored from rayon fabric and ...

This Christian Dior by John Galliano evening dress from the Spring-Summer 1999 collection is constructed with an outer layer of finely knitted black viscose yarns, designed in a deli...

Malcolm Starr made hugely popular evening and wedding dresses throughout the 1960s and 1970s and his collections retailed in the finest department stores throughout the USA. Simple s...

In the review for Oscar De La Renta’s Fall 2011 collection, Vogue picked up on the designer’s spellbinding exuberance. Appearing on the Fall 2011 runway, this incredibly detailed maxi-length gown is tailored from sheer mauve silk, which flows to a floor-sweeping length. The designer’s signature elaborate embellishments adorn the length of the dress; pewter metallic bugle beads...

This Christian Dior by John Galliano dress from 2007 exemplifies the designer’s mastery of bias cutting and fabric juxtaposition. Constructed in black satin-backed crepe, the garment...

This Christian Dior by John Galliano dress from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection is a floor-length, form-fitting slip dress composed of black satin panels intersected with floral prin...

A great bold cocktail dress from the 1960s. In a stunning, eye-catching bright green slub silk with wonderful beadwork to the front and cuffs. The bib detail has a lovely bow at the top that is also embellished in beadwork. The colouring of the dress is a little uneven due to the origional...

This floor-length dress from Christian Dior by John Galliano’s Spring-Summer 2005 collection is crafted from bias-cut sheer silk chiffon printed with a painterly floral design in sha...

We believe this gown was made as part of Valentino’s Resort 2011 collection or a bridal collection from the same year. We have attached an image of Look 29/32 which has the same ruf...

This black floor-length dress from Christian Dior by John Galliano’s Spring-Summer 2004 collection is crafted from black viscose pointelle knit fabric featuring engineered openwork f...

Evening dress by Gianni Versace for the Spring-Summer 1998 collection, executed in a distinctive layered construction. The garment comprises an underlay in peach jersey printed with ...

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 very pretty Colette Dinnigan cocktail and party dress. The dress is in a great colour combination of pink, bronze or turquoise in horizontal bands. The dress has boning at the fro...

Evening dress designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior from the Fall-Winter 1997 collection, crafted from black crepe and lined with plum satin. The dress features a plunging nec...

This muted pink silk dress was the spectacular finale dress in Thierry Mugler’s Fall 1999 collection. Designed by the master of empowering, hyper-feminine tailoring, it sculpts the b...

This Gunne Sax maxi-dress is from the brand’s highly collectable black label era. The label reads “Gunne Sax by Jessica”. This branding was used from 1969 into the early 1970s, marki...

This timeless 1950s New Look style demi couture two piece by Pierre Balmain is in impeccable condition with exceptional line and form. The soft cream jacquard fabric is embossed with...

A chic dress by French designer Courreges. In a cream wool with silk lining, this dress is perfect for parties or even a bride.The dress has a square neckline, a 7 button opening at...

This highly romantic gown walked the runway as look 34 of 58 in Giambattista Valli’s Spring 2023 presentation. For this collection, Valli took inspiration from the flower markets, ar...

This Jean-Louis Scherrer Haute Couture dress, designed by Stéphane Rolland and presented as look #27 in the Fall-Winter 2005 collection, is tailored in a blistered purple and silver ...

A really great example, this viscose jersey dress is from iconic British designer Jean Muir and was designed during her 1970s heyday. It features a generously cut loose body and full...

Made in the USA circa 1975, this enchanting wedding dress, with its tiered construction and layers of delicate lace, is an unforgettable choice for any vintage-loving bride. It has a...

Alberta Ferretti designed this dress in 2019. Couture-crafted, it was made for actress Eva Longoria, who wore it to the Cannes Film Festival the same year. Generously designed from s...

Mini dress by Alexander McQueen from the Spring-Summer 2006 collection, constructed from meticulously applied gold-tone metal chainwork over a power mesh base structure. The fitted s...

This romantic dress was designed by Hannah MacGibbon for Chloé Fall 2010, and may have been part of a capsule collection. It is tailored from off-white or ecru coloured sheer silk ch...

A gold , silver and pink metallic vintage cocktail dress with silver trim . The dress is gathered at the waist and has a central back zip. It has a three and a half inch hem

A white cocktail dress with gathiering and folds, a possible wedding dress? The dress has a sweetheart neckline, foldover skirt, central back zip and is fully lined.

A great dress for Summer, by Angelo Tarlazzi, Paris. The dress is in an animal print with metallic embellishment. It has a halter neck, side zip opening and 18'' slit on one side.

We are attributing this enchanting 1970s silk crepe couture dress to the master couturier Yves Saint Laurent as part of his Les Espagnoles et les Romantiques collection for Spring 19...

A chic cocktail/evening dress by Victor Josselyn. In a pale blue fabric with gold and silver decoration, plus white horizontal braiding, this dress is ...

Made in Italy, this flamboyant Roberto Cavalli evening gown, circa 2010, has a curve-accentuating silhouette and high-octane embellishment. Cut from smooth white silk, it has a high ...

Colin Glascoe came to prominence as a British designer during the late 1960s through to the 1970s and designed resort and evening wear in interesting prints, including Liberty design...

This late 1990s to early 2000s Jacques Azagury evening gown is a tailored from romantic nude silk chiffon. It is inspired by antique slip-dresses and features a structured bust which...

This elegant, runway documented gown was designed as part of Valentino’s Spring 2008 collection (look 66/88). This was to be Valentino Garavani’s last collection before he handed ove...

Jenny Packham sequin-smothered gown, probably Fall 2007 collection. This striking teal colour was featured extensively on similar runway designs and this was the designer label brie...

Evening dress designed by John Galliano for his Fall-Winter 1995 collection, constructed from midnight blue crepe-backed satin. The strapless, columnar silhouette is precisely shaped...

This floor-length dress from John Galliano’s Fall-Winter 2004 collection is constructed from lavender silk satin jacquard featuring a woven polka dot pattern. The bias-cut design cre...

A great vintage gown in a yellow silk with stripe detail. The dress has puff sleeves, a sweetheart neckline with gathering and zip opening on the left hand...

This dress is from Dolce & Gabbana's highly glamorous Alta Moda couture line. Flaunting many of the fashion house's beloved signature details, we love the underwear-as-outerwear deta...

This elegant Yves Saint Laurent runway documented midi dress is from the spring 1975 collection and was a key design, featuring in both a cream and black version on the runway. Made ...

This romantic georgette bridal dress is by high-end occasion designer Vera Mont. We've had several early pieces by this designer over the years and they never fail to disappoint, they're always really well made with quality fabrics and attention to detail in the design. This is a very typical mid to late 1970s bohemian design and is loosely based on Edwardian wedding dresses...

Dress by John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2006, constructed from layered ivory silk chiffon with an integrated power mesh slip and a ruched chiffon waistband overlaying the hips. The sle...

Evening dress by John Galliano, Spring-Summer 1999, constructed from dusty rose crepe-back satin with an integrated panel of peach silk chiffon. The dress is cut on the bias, a techn...

This exquisite Andrea Wilkin 1970s fantasy bridal gown in soft ivory exudes femininity and is in wonderful condition. Layers of silk fabric are beautifully arranged to create the cla...

Bought alongside other labelled Dior haute couture pieces, we believe this elegant black velvet gown to also be a Christian Dior haute couture dress from the 1984 / 1985 fall winter ...

A pretty cocktail dress by London Town , Mayfair. The dress is a colourful mix of pinks ,orange and red. It has drapes at the front and back and ties at t...

Sleeveless midi dress by John Galliano from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection, constructed in sheer silk chiffon with a layered leopard print motif in golden ochre, rust, and black ton...