London - Evening Dresses and Gowns

This pretty early 1960s or late 1950s white Chantilly style lace bridal gown has a fairy tale charm. The man-made, Chantilly style lace overlay covers the dress in its entirety and f...

This Christian Dior by John Galliano dress from the Spring-Summer 1998 collection is crafted from intricately beaded net fabric secured over a bias-cut slip dress. The net features a...

- Autumn / Winter 2000 - Sold by Mae Vintage - Silk chiffon bias-cut dress in a green snakeskin print - Spaghetti straps, asymmetric handkerchief hem and signature double fronted...

A chic cocktail dress by Valentino ( main line). The dress is in a pretty shade of dove grey and 100 % silk. It is slightly off the shoulders with a modesty patch that could be remov...

Made in Firenze, Italy, this patterned dress is by Italian fashion house Bessi. Founded by Italian tailor Averardo Bessi in 1950, the house became known for its playfully printed fab...

You're sure to turn eyes wearing this Max Mara evening gown, circa 2006-2007, just in time for the holiday and awards season. This showstopper of...

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...

This John Galliano dress from the Spring-Summer 1998 collection features a single layer of teal silk organza, constructed with intricate paneling that gives the skirt a structural, f...

This Roberto Cavalli evening dress from the Fall-Winter 2003 collection is constructed from viscose jersey featuring an intricate snakeskin and leopard print in shades of brown and b...

This Roberto Cavalli silk dress features a halter neckline with gold chain straps. The fabric showcases a rich brown base with intricate astrological-themed prints, including constel...

This Roberto Cavalli silk dress features a halter neckline with gold chain straps. The fabric showcases an ivory and black base with intricate astrological-themed prints, including c...

This 1930s French couture evening dress is a luxurious wardrobe addition for any fans of this era, or anyone after an eye-catching gown for an upcoming event. It is crafted from high...

This 1990s Bellville Sassoon floor-length dress is crafted from an amalgamation of beautiful fabrics. The flattering, bias-cut body and skirt are tailored from devoré cloth, showcasing sheer aubergine crepe detailed with velvet patterned with autumnal-hued paisley. The bodice is made from a sheer mesh and is adorned with hundreds of beads in hues picked out from the paisley across the skirt. This beadwork forms a lattice and is finished with swirling paisley shapes that mirror the patterns further down the dress. The bodice has an asymmetric cut with one beaded shoulder and one sleeve tailored from aubergine chiffon and burgundy mesh. The bodice is boned the whole way around, which cinches the waist and flatters the bust; it is lined at the front but at the back remains sheer, meaning that the beads appear to adorn the skin. This is hands down the best Bellville Sassoon design we have ever had in Circa's collection and this whimsical dress is lined with crimson satin to the floor. The label reads “Bellville Sassoon Lorcan Mullany”. Made in England and in excellent vintage condition with no flaws of any note and looks barely worn. It is labelled a UK size 10 or US 6 but sizes vary hugely between vintage brands, so please check our measurements below. There is no composition label and the fabric has no stretch. British couture house Bellville Sassoon was founded in 1953 by Belinda Bellville and provided Parisian style fashion in the heart of London for aristocrats and debutantes. Designer David Sassoon...

Early 1930s peach embroidered floral slip in incredible antique condition. This piece is made from a man made silk blend in a really beautiful soft peach colour. There are some pleasing design details on this dress including the embroidered neckline with flowers that look like fuchsias. There is a little gather along the square part of the neckline and some of the pleating falls down to the waistband where ties are attached just below the bust - very Grecian in look. There are no labels present but the slip is really well made and good examples of vintage lingerie...

This Christian Dior by John Galliano dress is crafted from dusty rose silk chiffon with an embroidered Swiss dot pattern. The halter-neck design features a keyhole opening at the fro...

This dress is an extraordinary Parisian made example from the early days of the house of Christian Dior and we have been fortunate to handle this same dress twice in the last 20 years. It is so well made that these examples are generally known as 'demi couture' and were made to almost the same standards as the haute couture line. Of complex construction and cut from a beautiful pink and red damask silk, with stunning bow detail at the left hip. It epitomises perfectly Dior's most celebrated silhouette, that of a nipped in waist and full hipped skirt. The bodice features a crossover front, and the fabric is draped across the back to create a layered effect. The skirt features two stiffened net tulle underskirts to create extra volume and structure. The inside of the dress is lined with a soft and delicate white silk organza, which would feel incredible on the body when worn. The dress is accessed from the side zip of the bodice and a central rear zip which also has dainty poppers to fasten the skirt portion. The label, which is perfectly intact, reads 'Made in France, Christian Dior Paris, 2813201', and having researched numerous archives and haute couture collections, we feel it can be dated to 1956/57 - a period which oversaw the climax of Dior's career, and the production of some of his final designs. This condition of this Dior is nothing short of extraordinary and she has been very carefully preserved. Slight adjustments appear to have been made for the comfort of the two owners over time. We note that the dress has been let out slightly at both of the side seams and we believe the exterior zip is a quality replacement - though the inner central zip is certainly the original. These alterations have been done incredibly well and all the original fabric is retained. The darts at the back, which are unseen due to the cross over bodice, have been let out slightly; the hem has also been taken up, but no area of the dress has been cut or altered permanently. All of these alterations are very easily returned to their original state if desired. The craftsmanship and detail in this piece is truly spectacular, and it is in fabulous vintage condition, aside from the very minor alterations noted already. We found only a very small tea stain on the inside of the tulle underskirt - not visible at all when worn. She is also a very rare size and would fit a size 10-12 UK, or 6-8 US, with a generous seam allowance on the skirt. A professional seamstress could also take her back to her slightly smaller original size. Our model is a UK 8-10 and 5ft 11in (180cm) and this dress fit her well. 1950s Dior...

This 1950s Mainbocher black silk and lace evening dress is of exceptional quality with some really elegant details. The bodice is fully lined and the bust has slight padding to add s...

This John Galliano bias-cut silk chiffon dress features a surreal botanical print with cherries, butterflies, and ladybugs on a white background. The off-shoulder neckline is adorned...

This Miu Miu ensemble features a cheongsam-inspired red cotton mini dress adorned with an all-over white Hawaiian floral print. The dress showcases a traditional mandarin collar with...

John Galliano evening mini slip dress features delicate ivory lace trim along the hem, neckline, and bust overlay, paired with a fitted body of floral-patterned silk damask. ▪ Bran...

This silk organza dress features a fitted, sleeveless silhouette with a deep V-neckline and an asymmetrical hemline. It showcases vibrant tie-dye colors in red, pink, and orange with...

Alexander McQueen museum-grade evening dress featuring a high ruffled collar and elaborate bugle bead embroidery on the front and back. The dress...

This rare Gianni Versace dress from the Fall-Winter 1998 collection is constructed from gold-tone metal mesh, showcasing a structured, fitted silhouette with a straight-cut design. T...

Dolce & Gabbana couture evening dress, originally made to order. The bodice and halter neck are intricately embellished with wooden beads, forming a lattice pattern. The dress is des...

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...

This striking, a-line maxi gown was designed by Madelyn Modes for Fredericks Freeport during the late 1960s to early 1970s. The fabric is mesmerising; a stiffened tangerine manmade ...

Carolina Herrera’s Spring 2011 collection took inspiration from traditional Korean clothing and 18th century botanical plates. As Vogue wr...

Balenciaga Haute Couture evening dress exquisitely crafted from bias-cut black marquisette, a fine, open mesh fabric that lends an airy and delicate quality to the design. The dress ...

In the review for Oscar De La Renta’s Fall 2005 collection, Vogue described the label as “always elegant and invariably luxe”. Look 52 of 66 from the runway presentation, this gracef...

An unusual and original 1930s tulle black and white dress which reminds me of the work of Gabriel Chanel and the great American designer Elizabeth Hawes...

Early 1960s black chiffon dress by American evening wear designer Helena Barbieri. This piece features a wide satin ribbon around the neckline and bust with a large bow at the back,...

An unusual combination of forest greens, yellow and rich russet red feature in this early 1960s rose print cocktail dress. Both the pencil skirt and the trim of the square neckline ...

A stunning black velvet cocktail dress by Giorgio Armani, Armani Collezionni line. The dress has a v neckline with a crossover front, puf...

▪ Brand: Dolce & Gabbana ▪ Creative Director: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Chartreuse Chantilly lace, crimson red stretch silk satin ▪...

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...

▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: Chèvre Velours (Goat Velvet), made from goatskin leather treated to have a soft, v...

- Spring / Summer 2006 "Neptune" runway collection by Lee Alexander McQueen - Empire waist - Sold by Mae Vintage London - Label size Italian 42 - Good condition

This rare Azzedine Alaïa leather dress from the Spring-Summer 1994 collection exemplifies the designer's precision and innovative craftsmanship. The black laser-cut leather construct...

▪ Brand: Gianni Versace ▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: 
Peach Pink Stretch Lace, 81% Cotton, 10% Nylon, 9% Elastane ▪ Details: revers...

Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Spring Summer 1999 famous ‘Venus De Milo’ mesh dress. Features overlocking seam detail, iconic ‘Venus De Milo’ print in burgundy and yellow, double layer m...

This vivacious 1970s pure silk chiffon haute couture dress with rainbow hemline is of excellent quality and in superb vintage condition. Although unlabelled, we are able to discern t...

This vibrant 1960s yellow lined Mod-style mini dress is by popular US designer Geoffrey Beene celebrated for his craftsmanship, attention to detail and relaxed wearable designs. This...

▪ Brand: Dolce & Gabbana ▪ Creative Director: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2003 ▪ Fabric: 100% Real Crystal 
▪ Details: Museum Grade ▪ Size: IT40 - FR...

A chic cocktail dress in a wonderful pink raw silk. This dress was made for Harrods. It has a deep boat neckline, a pretty tired skirt with 5 tiers, and...

Phenomenal and original rayon crepe wedding dress, couture made in France around 1937 - 1940. Made from fine woven medium weight rayon crepe in iv...

A stunning 1960s couture made pleated silk chiffon ballerina style cocktail dress by Sarmi of New York. This utterly magical dress is set off beautifully with an empire line bust in ...

▪ Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Creative Director: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 1994 ▪ Fabric: Cotton Mesh ▪ Size: S-M ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Condition: Good ▪ Mannequin:...

This lovely vintage 1960s linen mod dress in turquoise blue is smart and chic. The simple line and block colour is skillfully tailored but alas there is no maker's label present. The...

A pretty vintage party gown by Gina Couture. The dress is in a pink fabric with gold floral detail. It has a central back zip, is fully lined and has a fol...

This black evening dress was commissioned by a special client from Yves Saint Laurent’s 1986 haute couture runway collection. The fabric is a s...

▪ Brand: Alaia ▪ Creative Director: Azzedine Alaia ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Fabric: 
Viscose ▪ Details: Lace rib knit, scoop neckline, sequin and bead embellishments ▪ Siz...

This 1970s mousseline cotton dress has many of the hallmarks of traditional Mexican wedding design. It is tailored to a breezy ankle length, A-line sil...

Gucci by Tom Ford, Fall-Winter 2002: A black silk evening gown with a halter neckline and a floor-length silhouette. The gown features a series of horizontal, laser-cut panels creati...

A headturning evening gown from the 1950s by Susan Small. The dress has an olive /grey background with multi colour horizontal bands., and has a square neckline , cap sleaves and a ...

A pretty vintage evening gown , in pink with shades of gold. The dress has an attractive v backlline with a central back zip. It is sleaveless and fully lined. Measurements: Bust up ...

This striking Louis Feraud late 1980s or early 1990s evening gown with embroidered silk overlay is of exceptional quality and construction. The classic silhouette is deeply feminine,...

▪ Brand: John Galliano ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Fabric: Red crêpe-backed satin, 68% Acetate, 32% Viscose ▪ Details: V-neck, low back with c...

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...

▪ Brand: John Galliano ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Devoré - possibly Lamé and Chenille ▪ Details: Cowl neck, three shoulder str...

1984 runway documented, fall ready-to-wear collection tuxedo dress by Chanel. Effortlessly combining a formal aesthetic with an elegant evening look, the detachable soft cream silk s...