London - Evening Dresses and Gowns

This antique wedding dress dates back to the mid or later part of the 1930s. Tailored from what appears to be a silk jacquard which slowly reveals intricately woven, painterly botan...

- 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...

Vintage Vivienne Westwood Runway 2012 Queen's Diamond Jubilee Corseted Draped Silk Dress. Dress features an all over antique Union Jack print on 100% Silk Chiffon in a maxi length. T...

This mesmerising dress was created by Giorgio Armani for his spring / summer 1998 collection and is the exact dress which walked the runway for his high-end Black Label. It was also...

This very fine 1950s evening dress is by the British couturier Norman Hartnell and made to the same standard as French Haute Couture. This dress features his late ‘50s to early ‘60s ...

This Dolce & Gabbana corset dress from the Spring-Summer 2005 collection is constructed entirely from natural python skin, cut to a form-fitting silhouette with a straight neckline a...

This flamboyant rainbow gown walked the runway as part of Chloé’s Spring 2016 collection. It was the standout look at number 24 and one of the most memor...

Gothic gorgeous Roberto Cavalli one shoulder lace gown. Bought for £2540 and new with tags, hanger and dustbag. Made from super fine, delicate slightly sparkling black lace, it has a...

From Roberto Cavalli 2004 collection. Featuring a halter neck silhouette, it is adorned with intricate sequin and bead embellishments, enhancing the striped green, yellow, and ivory ...

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...

This 1950s black tulle gown was created by an unknown British couture salon, and is very reminiscent of Pierre Balmain's haute couture designs circa 1955. A dressy cocktail gown from...

This fabulous Christian Dior grey tweed dress is from the 2007 autumn / winter collection and right after a young John Galliano moved across from Givenchy t...

This playful daytime dress was designed by occasion wear designer Joan Leslie in the 1980s. It offers a highly wearable take on the 1940s novelty print. Set against a cream backgroun...

Original 1920s lame dress in gold, sage green, pale blue and dusk pink. Unlined, the fabric is light and airy, and the unusual construction of the gow...

This John Galliano evening ensemble from the Spring-Summer 1999 collection comprises a bias-cut floor-length dress with matching shawl, executed in deep burgundy damask with tonal fl...

Vintage Christian Dior S/S 2008 white silk gown by John Galliano . Features a draped glamour and architectural tailoring, asymmetrical neckline, sculpted bust details with precise pl...

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 ...

Jean Paul Gaultier Spring Summer 2003 sleeveless ‘butterfly’ dress. Features lace up detail, low cut neckline, frayed edges and maxi length. In excellent vintage condition. Brand: J...

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...

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...

Vintage F/W 2002 Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Silk Gown. The dress features a 100% silk chiffon in a red and green floral print, an asymmetrical ruffle draped from the shou...

Evening dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection, composed of blush pink nylon tulle with an integrated silk slip, featuring metallic gold flock...

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...

The British Crown Jewels served as Julien Macdonald’s starting point for his Fall 2015 collection, inspiring him to explore the opulence and authority of Britain’s queens and other p...

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...

Roberto Cavalli Ruffled Embellished Long Dress Vibrant red viscose dress adorned with a ruffled trim V-neck and lace textured accents. Featuring fitted silhouette with a flared, lo...

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 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...

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 1950s black taffeta ball dress by quality British brand Blanes, is perfect for a black or white tie event. It has ribbon work appliqué around the folded square neckline and bott...

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 pretty 1950s cotton summer dress was designed by Josselyne of Paris. There is something very contemporary about the design: the pristine white cotton detailed with peekaboo eyel...

Cocktail dress by Prada, Fall-Winter 2011, constructed from peach-toned organza, embroidered throughout with oversized translucent plastic pailettes stitched in overlapping rows to f...

This 1960s cocktail dress is intricately adorned with pale-aqua ruched manmade chiffon stitched in a scalloped pattern across the entire body, the resulting effect is soft and cloud-like; the only distraction the occasional ivory or blue pearl which trims the chiffon. Heavy beading and embroidery feature across the bust and continue onto the wide straps. Here, ombré vines made from dark grey-blue beads and pale blue stitching encircle light blue iridescent beads and pearls - decadent detailing that makes this gown a stand-out piece for any occasion. The chiffon is sewn onto the integral viscose blend lining to prevent the dress from being sheer. A parted Watteau train...

Evening dress by Dolce & Gabbana from the Spring-Summer 1999 collection, composed of a single layer of sheer black lace cut in a floor-length slip silhouette with a trained hem. The ...

Super slinky Michelle Mason navy silk shadow stripe dress - bought for £525 and unworn. Made from superbly soft self striped jacquard silk, it has a super flattering bias cut with sh...

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 red tulle dress debuted on the runway as Look 72 in Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall 2019 collection, Eleganza. The show was structured in chapters, each celebrating a defining code from ...

Haute Couture black silk faille evening dress by Madame Grès, circa 1965. The design features a square neckline with narrow shoulder straps and a high-waisted, sculpted bodice compos...

This extraordinary 1990s Moschino cocktail dress epitomises the dynamism and flare of the designer at his zenith. This piece of top label couture is magnificently adorned with pure s...

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...

This 1960s cream and gold lurex maxi dress by Jean Allen could easily be dressed up for a formal event or worn more informally as resort wear. It is sleeveless and features a V neck ...

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...

2007 Roberto Cavalli Fall Winter metallic gown. Features low cut neck, cut out detail, ruching detail, low back, zip closure and maxi length with tags. In great vintage condition, a ...

Vintage Paco Rabanne Spring Summer 2004 PVC transparent mini dress. This iconic piece is constructed from translucent circular discs linked together with fine metal rings, it reflect...

This late 1960s couture brown silk maxi dress is beautifully made; we love the frothy sheer bell-sleeves and full, swirling skirt. The neckline is cut to a V-shape and the bodice is ...

Absolutely beautiful Valentino embellished lace maxi dress from the Spring 2014 collection. Bought for £5750 and worn once. Made from heavy golden beige cotton mix guipure lace with ...

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...

Strapless cocktail dress from Givenchy Haute Couture, Fall-Winter 1998, designed by Alexander McQueen. Constructed from a nude silk foundation overlaid with silver metallic Chantilly...

This original 1950s turquoise and net prom dress is a real show-stopping, fairy tale piece. It reminds us of the Disney Princess dress worn by Cinderella at the ball. There are three layers to the skirt; an acetate underskirt, over-laid with a plain net skirt and finally the top layer. This has 11 ruffle trims added in rows which give the dress a very full and sweeping profile. The boned bodice is also in the same coloured ruched fabric, imitating taffeta silk with net trim to the sweetheart neckline. The dress has a very pleasing detachable layered net halter neck that widens over the shoulders to give a little cape like effect. Fastening to the rear with the original concealed centre back zip and hook and eye closure. A long bow...

Vintage Roberto Cavalli 2000's baroque print dress. Features a black and gold baroque print pattern, spaghetti straps and bodycon mermaid shape. Fasten with a back zip. In excellen...

Emanuel Ungaro gown in chartreuse Cut on the bias for an ultra-flattering drape, the dress features a softly cowl-draped neckline, ultra-fine spaghetti straps, and a dramatic asymmet...

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 tags. In excellent vintage cond...

Ruder Than The Rest presents Roberto Cavalli spring 2002 silk bias cut dress. Same style of dress worn by Pamela Anderson at the 2002 Grammy awards. Shark print fabric. Cowl neck....

This Art Deco inspired printed midi dress was designed in the 1970s by celebrated British designer Jeff Banks although it is unlabelled. The dress was purchased with a large group of...

This is a late 1960s or early 1970s couture sequinned maxi gown by William Travilla whose name is synonymous with Marilyn Monroe for whom he worked as a costume designer from 1952. He designed, arguably, the most famous cinematic dress in history, the white pleated halterneck dress for 'The Seven Year Itch' and was Oscar nominated 5 times winning for 'The Adventures of Don Juan' where he designed costumes for Errol Flynn. He designed for his own label from 1957 and was widely acclaimed for his work on the television series The Thorn Birds and Dallas during the 1980s. The silk fabric in this gown is just beautiful and has an abstract almost painterly foliage print design; the vibrant greens and blues invoke a tropical vibe. Overlaying the silk from head to toe are tightly spaced clear sequins that have been joined together with a a silver thread giving an iridescence to the top layer of organza. The dress has a deep V-neck crossover empire line bodice with hidden covered popper buttons for modesty along the V-line. The gathered skirt is very full and is separately lined underneath in a fine quality silk crepe. A green velvet band with a neat bow completes the look. There's lots of hand finishing details on this dress and it is so well made that you could wear it either way around depending on whether you wanted slightly more coverage. The label inside the dress reads 'Haute Couture by Sally's and then the address is Palisades Park, New Jersey. Whilst not strictly, haute couture, this dress is as close to American designer royalty that you can get. A fellow vintage dealer I very much admire, Shrimpton...

CONDITION is Good. General wear to dress is evident. Moderate signs of wear the overall dress where discolouration can be seen on the front, back and sides. Marks to the underarm lin...

Known as the Marie Antoinette dress, this outstanding design walked the runway as part of Karl Lagerfeld's memorable Spring/Summer 1988 collection. A true statement piece, this dress...

This evening dress was designed by Eavis and Brown and is a fine couture example from the 1980s. The label was founded by Caroline Eavis who made couture event wear garments for clie...

Bias-cut slip dress in ivory and gold-tone viscose blend jacquard, designed by John Galliano for Spring-Summer 2003. The fabric features a woven floral damask motif with metallic thr...