London - Evening Dresses and Gowns

This 1960s couture amethyst purple dress is a real showstopper. Tailored from two frothy layers of purple silk of the finest quality, the top layer is made of soft flowing chiffon an...

Presenting a vintage blue silk evening mini dress, a true treasure of opulence and glamour. This exquisite dress is adorned with gold circular mirrored disks and beads, adding a touc...

In 1983, Moschino launched Moschino Couture and found enormous success before his untimely death in 1994. He was succeeded by his long time collaborator, Rossella Jardini, who was at...

Mugler Asymmetric Cut-Out Neckline Bodycon Dress Black viscose dress designed with an asymmetric cut-out neckline. Featuring fitted midi skirt and concealed zip fastening with a st...

A black crepe dress with sequin trim by Schroder Wulf. This dress is sleavless with a round neckline, a bow at waist leval and asymetric layers . It...

The House of Emanuel Ungaro was founded in 1965 after the designer's brief stint working for both Cristobal Balenciaga and Andre Courreges. Ungaro was known for his lively prints and...

A chic dinner dress by Balmain. In a seersucker like fabric with silk lining. This dress is beautifuly made with an outer zip to waist leval and internal...

Ceil Chapman was a female American fashion designer working and designing in NYC from the 1940s to the 1960s. She was revered as a creator of super glamorous cocktail and party dress...

This mid 1960s black column dress is chic, sophisticated and perfect for any formal occasion. It has a georgette fabric neckline which is slightly t...

This summery early 1960s two-piece ensemble is composed of a shift-dress and the long-sleeve jacket which sits over it. It is of excellent manufactured quality and most likely made f...

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the dress is evident. Missing size and composition on this used Erdem designer resale item. Details Multicolour Silk Dress Ab...

This sensational 1950’s silk satin gown in pale grey showcases some magnificent construction and is of incredible quality. The opulent choice of fabric has been expertly tailored and the care and attention to detail is equally apparent on the interior of the piece, with beautiful finishings on the seams and hemming. Silver grey is married with a panel of understated lemon yellow tone silk which is arranged over the hips and navel in a downwards point, accentuating the waistline to flattering effect. There are delicate straps and a sweetheart neckline with a softly ruched bodice gathered over the bust, featuring a lovely silk flower corsage...

▪ Ossie Clark angel-sleeve dress ▪ 'Busy Lizzie' floral print by Celia Birtwell ▪ Pink and green with black ground ▪ Loose fit ▪ Drawstring fastening a...

This weighty, embellished dress was designed by creative director Olivier Rousteing for Balmain's Resort 2015 collection. The Vogue review made reference to how the pieces were "lavi...

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...

A 1970s wedding dress by Yolanda that originates in Mexico, this ankle-length piece has many hallmarks of traditional Mexican design. It is tailor...

This 'Studio 54' vibe dress was designed in the 1970s for John Marks by Anne Tyrell. Crafted from a generously gathered black jersey, it has a high-neck, sleeveless silhouette that i...

1970s Bramel Model kaftan style maxi dress in the most amazing coral red / orange. It has beautiful embellishment around the high scoop neckline and flared mid length sleeves; this i...

Gianni Versace black and white polkadot printed silk shirt dress with ruffled trim. Spring-Summer 1993

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to dress is evident on this used Iro designer resale item. Details Black Synthetic Dress Sleeveless Round neck...

This mid to late 1970s navy and sequin detail Grecian dress is a show stopping unlabelled couture piece. It is skilled work and has mostly been mad...

This 1930s chiffon dress has a beautiful rose pattern print and features delicate champagne coloured lame detail. It is cut in a classic bias cut ...

Paul Daunay gold lamé jacquard couture evening ensemble comprising: long-line waistcoat lined with purple silk and high rise a-line skirt with inverted pleats and two side pockets. Paul Daunay designs were hand made to a Haute Couture standard in Geneva, Switzerland and have been exhibited alongside Haute Couture garments by Christian Dior and Cristobal Balenciaga for the 'Fifties Fashion' exhibition at the Palais Galliera...

Hardy Amies couture black wool embellished evening dress constructed with four horizontal panels attached with thick wool thread. c. 1960

This 1950s black wiggle dress is a fantastic example of early rayon jersey. It is of superb quality and is likely a high-end American made department store piece. It features ¾ leng...

Ilta Sequin & Beaded Backless Midi Dress Beautifully sequined dress with fringed trim with delicate glass beading detailing. Backless with  feature slit to front leg area. Rrp app...

▪ Dolce & Gabbana leopard print ensemble ▪ Brown leopard printed silk ▪ Lightweight floor-length single-breasted coat ▪ High-waisted straight leg trousers ▪ Matching nylon bra to...

This highly romantic dress was made in the late 1930s and is breathtaking quality. Evening gowns of this era are highly sought after, particularly when they’re in such rare, excellen...

Emma Domb was a San Francisco-based fashion designer who co-founded the Domb Manufacturing Company in 1939 with her daughter, Lorraine. The brand became known for its ultra-feminine ...

▪ Rare Prada evening slip dress ▪ Designed by Miuccia Prada ▪ Fine silk chiffon with geometric print in brown, mauve and cream ▪ Sold with a matching Prada nude silk slip dress to...

This Zac Posen dress walked the runway for the brand's Spring 2009 collection (Look 25 of 45). A decadently glittering gown, it is tailored from a bronze and silver metallic lurex wo...

▪ Azzedine Alaia purple rayon dress and mini shorts ▪ Wide sleeves ▪ Black thin striped print ▪ Ascending hemline ▪ Slit at centre back ▪ Mat...

This glamorous vintage 1960s cocktail dress with elaborate bead embellishments is in beautiful condition and is of excellent quality altho...

This dazzling 1950s gold brocade cocktail dress is demi-couture from Parisian designer Jacques Heim and has both simplicity and glamour with some beautiful construction details. The ...

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to dress is evident. Minimal wear to fastening at back of neck where hook component is missing from hook-and-eye closure at top of zip on this us...

Original 1960s black sequinned dress which would make the perfect occasion dress. It features a heavily sequinned bodice with a double satin spaghetti strap and curved chest seams to...

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 sections and an elongated cuff. ...

Wim Hemmink was a fashion and costume designer from the Netherlands who designed his playful occasion wear in London. This flamboyant and unusual 1980s one-shoulder dress with shrug ...

We are excited to present this 2021/22 Versace Spring Summer re-edition black safety pin dress. Features short sleeves with shoulder pads, low cut neckline, zip back closure, safety ...

Likely a British made bespoke or couture piece from the mid 1960s, this hot pink satin-silk cocktail dress has retained all of the vibrancy of when it was first designed. The high qu...

▪ Vivienne Westwood metallic silver lycra mini dress ▪ Figure hugging ▪ Scoop neckline ▪ Lace pattern ▪ Size Small ▪ Fall-Winter 1992

Late 1950s to 1960s Jacques Heim demi couture cocktail dress with a lovely and unusual velvet trim design. It has a wide boatneck and short sleeves, which feature a black velvet pane...

Chanel Cut-Out Shoulders Dress Black dress designed with a square neckline and cut-out shoulder detail with short, puffy sleeves. Featuring slightly gathered waist and flared, knee...

Tom Ford for Gucci Fall Winter 1996 black dress, runway look 46. Comes with the iconic gold belt, as seen on the runway, with ‘Gucci’ engraving. Featu...

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...

This sensational 1930s evening gown is fashioned from a soft black bias cut crepe fabric and falls snugly over the hips with a gentle outwards flare towards the ankle. The gold silk ...

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...

1990s Galanos Couture dress which looks very inspired by the French couturier Madame Gres. The dress has an unusual combination of colours; for the bodice, a deep lime green satin an...

CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to the dress is evident. A small hole on the front left side. Pulls to the weave on both shoulders, the front drape, front waist, right side, under the ...

The House of Adair was a Parisian atelier that created beaded silk gowns for the export market during the 1920s. They were retailed in the best department stores of the day, especially in the US and UK. The designs were inspired by haute couture fashions and popular themes including orientalism and the geometric forms of the Art Deco movement. The workers has all been trained in haute couture methods and rare surviving pieces are often acquired by museums and fashion institutions including Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This dress has a sleeveless, blouson top style v-neck and is fashioned with a lightly gathered drop-waist. This fluid, tubular tailoring was typical of the must-have dresses of this era and the silk crepe is adorned with brightly beaded flowers, among them sunflowers, thistles and gerberas. The original label sits inside the waistband and reads “Adair 4. Cité Paradis Paris...

Suzy Perette brought the signature silhouettes of Christian Dior’s “New Look” to women across America. Thanks to a licensing arrangement betwee...

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

Rare Item - Chanel Off-The-Shoulder Dress With Crystal & 'CC' Logo Embellished Brooches Black dress designed with off-the-shoulder strap embellished with multiple silver brooches fu...

Julien Mcdonald’s Fall 2014 collection was inspired by Notre Dame Cathedral of Reims and Chateau de Boursault, home of Madame Clicquot, the woman responsible for the Veuve Clicquot c...

▪ Comme des Garçons dress and skirt set ▪ Lurex voile lace in brown, silver and cream ▪ Mid-length wrap dress ▪ Large turn-over collar ▪ Two large safety pin...

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...

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2000's halter neck pink flower print dress. Features crystal diamante neck fastening, Key hole neckline, slim fit and knee length. In excellent vintage condition....

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to the dress is evident. There is discolouration in the lining around the front neckline and left underarm on this used Escada designer resale it...

▪ John Galliano navy and cream silk blouse and skirt set ▪ Deconstructed blouse with shirred detail ▪ Matching mid-length fishtail skirt with black cotton Broderie Anglaise trim at h...

John Galliano Fall Winter 2000 burgundy dress, closing runway look. This runway satin dress features, optional off-shoulder silhouette, stitched detailing and side zip fastening clos...