Circa Vintage Clothing

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...

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 dress walked the finale on the runway as part of Matthew Williamson’s Fall 2008 collection and was the very last Look of the presentation. The designer said, “I had a vision of ...

This spotlight stealing, Valentino candy pink maxi dress was designed during the very early 2000s and was probably a Cruise collection piece. It was certainly designed pre 2008, when...

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...

This skirt was created as part of Azzedine Alaia's Spring 1986 collection and is one of the most memorable collections of his career. Tailored from thick smooth cotton that recalls F...

This well documented dress was part of Yves Saint Laurent’s much sought after Spring 1987 collection, when Yves himself was still at the helm of his eponymous fashion house. The fabr...

Chanel 1983 Spring / Summer collection white pique cotton midi dress. Pulling inspiration from the 1920s and 1930s and bringing the brand’s tailoring sophistication to a timeless shi...

This opulent gold pencil skirt walked the runway as part of Saint Laurent’s Fall 1987 collection. Crafted from a mesmerising thick metallic cotton-mix moiré, it epitomises the decade...

Tailored from black cotton, it has an elongated silhouette with vents at the back, for ease of movement. The cuffs are long and are each secured with two dark brown buttons engraved ...

This dress is unusual on two fronts. While researching another dress in our collection we were stricken by how much this dress emulates the Ra Ra designs that walked the catwalk for ...

Laura Ashley was the most famous name on the British High Street from the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. The textile-founded company made some fantastically playful and excelle...

This well documented shirt is an early Gold Label item which Westwood starting using to denote her demi couture and runway collections from Fall 1993. It is tailored from a decadent...

Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli's fantastical approach to design is embodied by this elaborately embellished Valentino dress created for the House’s Spring 2012 collectio...

From the late-1980s, these magnificent, metallic Jean Paul Gaultier trousers are a rare find and in virtually unworn condition. A very well documented design of the iconic French des...

This whimsical Matthew Williamson maxi dress is crafted from nude silk and is decadently embellished in a celestial theme. A very similar design in a shift dress style walked the Spr...

This late 1980s to early 1990s glittering sequinned maxi dress in navy blue is by the famous London boutique Roots. Sadly the boutique, which was located in fashionable Chelsea on th...

Siah Howard is a haute Couture fashion label established in London in 2017. An eveningwear and wedding dress specialist, Howard’s fantastical designs are elaborate, elevated and othe...

This pretty slip dress was made in the 1930s and displays many signature details of the era’s best lingerie designs. It is tailored from the palest cream silk with coordinating, wide...

This 1930s ankle length dress is cut to a classic tea dress style in cobalt blue chiffon with striking fuchsia, pale blue, yellow and pistachio green florals dotted across it. Full o...

This late 1920s or early 1930s slip dress exudes glamour. The woven black and gold lace lame is known as cobweb lame and is highly prized from this period. The dress follows an elong...

This documented Jacques Fath black cocktail jacket is from the Fall/Winter Ready-to-Wear Collection of 1998. It has wide pointed lapels and is cut from a thick woven black faille sil...

This enchanting 1950s or early 1960s floral print polished cotton dress from American label Jane Derby when Oscar de la Renta was the head designer showcases some exquisite tailoring...

This charming 1970s dress is labelled Harry Algo, Paris. Harry Algo was a French manufacturer of high quality ready to wear designs based on haute couture designs, but at affordable ...

This striking 1970s A-line jacket is perfect for making an entrance at a glitzy event. Heavily smothered in high-shine pearlescent white sequins, it has long shimmering sleeves and a...

Thierry Mugler 1989 S/S "Les Atlantes" dress; the collection was inspired by deep sea creatures through a futuristic lens. Tailored to a deceptivel...

High-end British fashion house Bellville Sassoon was founded in 1953 by Belinda Bellville. Designer David Sassoon joined the company in 1958 and in 1970 ...

Blumarine designed this high-octane dress as part of the brand’s Fall 2008 collection (Look 47/54). This hyper-feminine, romantic fashion brand was founded in 1977 by husband-and-wif...

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...

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...

This black peekaboo corset style camisole was designed circa 2000-2003 by La Perla, the Italian lingerie super brand founded by couturière and corset-maker Ada Masotti in 1954. It is...

Henry à la Pensée was once a famous French couturier who founded his fashion house in Paris at the end of the 19th century. Located at 3 and 5 Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, the Hous...

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...

This playful and vibrant maxi-dress was made for Richard Blauner’s Boutique in the late 1960s and it is so well made. Tailored to a classic empire silhouette that falls to the ankle,...

This late 1950s to early 1960s dress and jacket set was designed for Nathan-Strong by August. The fabric is stunning and is tailored from a vibrant red-orange shot silk. The dress is...

This pretty seafoam green dress was designed in the late 1970s to early 1980s. Tailored to a shirtwaister silhouette, it is smart and feminine. The...

This playful, bright mid-length shift dress is by collectable British designer Susan Small. Dating back to the eponymous brand’s heyday in the late 1960s, early 1970s, it is tailored...

This is a really fun and original two-piece resort-wear or "riviera wear' skirt set. It probably dates from the late 60s or early 70s and is couture made. It would certainly hold its...

A fabulous lightweight cotton 1960s dress by Jean Lang. The Jean Lang Dress Company was an American fashion house founded by the designer John Lang in 1916 i...

This fabulous 1970s linen dress features a high rounded neckline and unusual double keyhole detail. It has the original French zip closure running all the way down the back and is ni...

This outstanding 1930s lamé evening dress is cut to a classic bias-cut silhouette and has a gentle V-neck and full skirt that swirls around the ankles. The ...

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...

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...

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...

This 1930s gown would be a lovely wedding dress for fans of this decade, or perfect for anyone after an eye-catching gown for an upcoming event. It is crafted from white satin and fa...

This avant-garde Comme des Garçons top was created as part of the Fall 2010 collection. Many of the runway looks featured unusual panelled construction which is a well-defined code ...

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...

This classic and chic vintage 1960s cream silk satin dress from prestigious San Francisco department store I. Magnin & Co is of exceptional quality. The dress is sleeveless and has a...

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 ...

This chic Balenciaga black dress is from the Fall 2015 collection and was designed by Alexander Wang. Tailored from smooth, bouncy neoprene, it ...

During the 1960s and beyond, English fashion designer John Bates designed visionary modernist clothing under the name Jean Varon. This graceful 1970s maxi-cape, with its ankle-grazin...

Founded in 1946 in London, Frank Usher's aim was to bring high-end details and fresh off the runway looks to shoppers at a more affordable price range, whilst not sacrificing quality...

This 1980s novelty applique cardigan was designed by Italian fashion house Umberto Ginocchietti. The eponymous designer and businessman first found success in the 1960s importing An...

This elegant knit was designed by uber lux Italian fashion label Ermanno Scervino and is a perfect layering jumper. Woven from a luxurious blend of alpaca, wool and mohair - with a h...

This vivacious 1960's silk cerise pink short-sleeved dress is by Parisian boutique label Jacques and is in excellent vintage condition with no issues. The dress is below the knee to ...

This vibrant dress was designed by Tricoville in the 1970s as part of their Gold Label line. Crafted from a lightweight bubble-gum pink crepe playfully patterned with splashy, abstra...

This pretty tonal polka-dot dress was designed by British fashion label Jaeger for its Young Jaeger line during the mid 1960s. Tailored to a classic shift-style, it is sleeveless wit...

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 summery, original white cotton dress was designed in the 1950s. The print is lovely and features large, blown-up roses in yellow, purple and green set against a white background...

This original late 1950’s to early 1960s cotton dress features a painterly composition of single abstract flowers with green halo backgrounds and a larger composition floral spray in...