Circa Vintage London

Circa Vintage London Circa Vintage is simply London’s best designer vintage clothing boutique. Now in our 17th year of

For many top designers, stylists and celebrities, Circa Vintage is London’s best kept secret. Now in our 17th year of business, Circa’s collection includes some of the most beautiful and unique designer vintage pieces around. At our Fulham High Street boutique you’ll find a diverse range of fashionable, wearable antique and vintage clothing ranging from early Victorian and Edwardian pieces all the

way through to iconic 1990’s collectables. Sourced from across the globe, our collection includes 1920’s lace and rhinestone flapper dresses; long 1930’s silk chiffon gowns; 1940’s crepe printed dresses and blouses; 1950’s cocktail dresses; 1960’s shift dresses; 1970’s Ossie Clarks and 1980’s silk jersey dresses. You can also take your pick from a fabulous selection of vintage evening bags, scarves and a mix of new and vintage jewellery

With years of knowledge and expertise in the vintage fashion world, we’re here to help you find the perfect outfit for that special occasion. We look forward to seeing you at Circa Vintage, 64 Fulham High Street, London SW6 3LQ. Who is in your secret address book?... "Circa in Fulham for Vintage Fashion" Lizzie Jagger

Which five London shops do you rely on?... "Circa Vintage and Virginia are wonderful vintage fashion shops" Georgina Chapman - Marchessa

This iconic skirt suit was created by Manfred Thierry Mugler for his Fall / Winter 1989 to 1990 ‘Buick’ collection. Fash...
03/02/2025

This iconic skirt suit was created by Manfred Thierry Mugler for his Fall / Winter 1989 to 1990 ‘Buick’ collection. Fashion aficionados will instantly recognise this piece with its squiggle hemlines and architectural detailing. The Costume Institute at The Met in New York hold two of these black squiggle suits in their collection. Tailored to the defined contours that the designer became known for, the suit jacket draws in the waist and adds volume around the hips, emphasising and highlighting the feminine figure - a silhouette beloved by fans of this era of the brand.

Excellent condition | Size UK 10-12 US 6-8 | Available now

This vibrant bubble-gum pink jacket walked the runway as part of Chanel’s lauded Fall 1991 ‘Hip Hop’ collection. This co...
30/01/2025

This vibrant bubble-gum pink jacket walked the runway as part of Chanel’s lauded Fall 1991 ‘Hip Hop’ collection. This collection marked a turn in the aesthetic of the fashion label, as Karl Lagerfeld sought to establish the brand as a modern luxury house. Vogue wrote, “his genius was what would be called today the high-low mix” and this jacket appeared on the runway layered over a fingerless bodysuit. It is tailored from the house’s signature bouclé wool and fastens with the best Chanel buttons we’ve seen at Circa: gold and fuchsia and finished with the iconic CC logo.

Excellent condition | Size UK 10-12 US 6-8 | Available now

These rare, pewter-grey suede trousers were designed by Yves Saint Laurent for his Fall 1985 collection. They  walked th...
29/01/2025

These rare, pewter-grey suede trousers were designed by Yves Saint Laurent for his Fall 1985 collection. They walked the runway across four looks in different colourways, including black, grey and purple. They are crafted from buttery suede in a dark, smoky grey hue. Cut with an extreme high-waist, the two wide flaps at waist can be tied as the wearer chooses.

Excellent condition | Size UK 14 US 10 | Available now

This Jean Paul Gaultier jacket walked the runway in two colourways for the designer’s Fall 1992 collection, as part of w...
28/01/2025

This Jean Paul Gaultier jacket walked the runway in two colourways for the designer’s Fall 1992 collection, as part of what is arguably the label’s most lauded era. A standout design which echos the sharp tailoring of the late 1930s and early 1940s, the deliberate unfinished detailing shows the incredible workmanship. The sheer plastic lapels act like a window through to the ‘hidden’ tailoring of the jacket - a Margiela-esque detail we particularly love.

Excellent condition | Size UK 10 US 6 | Available now

This sensational 1930s evening gown is fashioned from a soft black bias cut crepe fabric and falls snugly over the hips ...
22/01/2025

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 bodice is embossed with a delicate brush stroke design and draws closely at a curve below the bust in an empire style waistline. There is a horizontal neckline featuring wide straps that slant in towards the bust and are embellished with oversized buttons in matching gold silk. The straps at the reverse graduate to a central point and beautifully showcase the upper back and line of the shoulders. This elegant piece is petit, however the nature of the cut will flatter a curvaceous figure therefore we suggest it would best suit US size 2-4, UK 6-8. Unlabelled but lovely quality and in super vintage condition. Our model is a UK 6-8 and 5ft 4in (163cm) and this dress fit her well.

MEASUREMENTS:
BUST 32 in. (81 cm)
WAIST 32 in. (81 cm)
HIP 38 in. (97 cm)
LENGTH 57 in. (144.78 cm)

This navy slip-dress was designed during the brand’s 1990s heyday and encapsulates the epitome of Nineties minimalist ch...
03/01/2025

This navy slip-dress was designed during the brand’s 1990s heyday and encapsulates the epitome of Nineties minimalist chic; the design walked the runway for the Fall / Winter 1997 Collection. Fashion designer Richard Tyler ran a wildly popular boutique in Los Angeles called Tyler Trafficante which opened in 1988 and where he dressed the touring rock musicians of the day. He would later dress many Hollywood stars including Julia Roberts, Janet Jackson, Robert Downey Jr, Sigourney Weaver, Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis as well as Madonna and Janet Jackson.

From the front, it appears to be cut to the minimalist, high-neck slip-dress style that was so in vogue in this era. However, the back reveals a sensuous low cut-out detailed with a hint of Tyler’s telltale glam; four strings of shimmering, iridescent blue-purple beads which caress the skin of the back. The fabric gathers in a cowl style at the bottom of the back. At the front, the slash neckline is high and modest. The body of the dress has a highly flattering bias-cut and a fluted skirt which falls to the ankle. This dress is unlined.

Tyler’s creations were fabulously well made and this piece is in excellent vintage condition with no flaws of any note. The fabric is composed of 52% Acetate, 48% Rayon. It is labelled a UK 10 or US 6 and can be worn by sizes smaller due to the bias cut design. The fabric has no stretch.

Novelty 1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic early label black velvet shift dress with vinyl appliques of hearts and daisies. T...
17/12/2024

Novelty 1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic early label black velvet shift dress with vinyl appliques of hearts and daisies.

This was a trademark of this whimsical fashion house during the period and very much in homage to Pierre Cardin’s space age mod dresses of the 1960s.

Excellent Condition | Size UK 8-10 US 4-6 | Available Now

A classic boucle wool jacket from the Chanel spring summer 1991 collection.The perfect addition to your Chanel collectio...
16/12/2024

A classic boucle wool jacket from the Chanel spring summer 1991 collection.

The perfect addition to your Chanel collection and famously documented on the runway; Karl Lagerfeld also chose this colour for the campaign shots, modelled by Linda Evangelista.

Excellent Condition | Size UK 8 US 4 | Available Now

This exceptional green velvet cocktail appeared in Givenchy’s Fall/Winter Haute Couture 2003 presentation and was look n...
12/12/2024

This exceptional green velvet cocktail appeared in Givenchy’s Fall/Winter Haute Couture 2003 presentation and was look number 2. It was designed by Julien Macdonald during his tenure at the house.

Julien Macdonald joined Givenchy in 2001, replacing Alexander McQueen as artistic director. That same year he was also named British Fashion Designer of the year - an accolade which reflected the high quality and craftsmanship of his work.

The perfect piece for a festive formal dinner or soiree.

Excellent Condition | Size UK 8-10 US 4-6 | Available Now

On researching another 1950s haute couture dress, we came across a collection of pictures that were startingly similar t...
10/12/2024

On researching another 1950s haute couture dress, we came across a collection of pictures that were startingly similar to a dress suit in our collection. We now feel we can attribute our suit to Pierre Balmain.

The fabric is an identical silk brocade that has a stunning paisley pattern in pink and gold threads.

It would make a wonderful alternative wedding outfit or for a special occasion piece.

Excellent Condition | Size UK 8 US 4 | Available Now

As Bob Mackie is having a moment, we thought we would share this dazzling blue sequinned dress of his from the 1990s. Ci...
09/12/2024

As Bob Mackie is having a moment, we thought we would share this dazzling blue sequinned dress of his from the 1990s.

Circa has always loved Bob Mackie’s showstopping designs and we always have pieces of his in our collection.

Our model (5ft 11in / 180cm) is a UK 8-10 or US 4-6 and this fit her well. Excellent Condition. Available Now.

This mesmerising dress was created by Giorgio Armani for his spring / summer 1998 collection and is the exact dress whic...
05/12/2024

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.

Armani occasion wear came to define red carpet dressing in the ‘90s and the beaded dresses from these runway collections were as exquisite as French and Italian couture.

This dress is in very good to excellent archival vintage condition. Size UK 10 US 6. Available Now.

This iconic corset-style jacket forms an important part of Alaïa’s history. Tailored from a lightweight wool in the rich...
03/12/2024

This iconic corset-style jacket forms an important part of Alaïa’s history.

Tailored from a lightweight wool in the rich burgundy-red hue that became a signature of the house, it is a play on a suit jacket silhouette. This is where Alaïa’s talents lay; cutting to flatter the female form.

Stay tuned for the runway video in our next post.

Excellent Condition | Size UK 8-10 US 4-6 | Available Now

This 1930s gold lame maxi dress would be the crowning glory for any fans of 1930s clothing, or the perfect choice for an...
28/11/2024

This 1930s gold lame maxi dress would be the crowning glory for any fans of 1930s clothing, or the perfect choice for an eye-catching and wearable gown for an upcoming event.

To bring this dress back to life after 90 years of age, she has undergone some restoration in our atelier and we are very proud of the results. She is now in wonderful restored vintage condition with no flaws to the cloth save for gentle age appropriate wear.

Size UK 6-8 US 2-4 | Available Now

This striking dress was designed by British clothing manufacturer Radley in the 1980s. Displaying wonderful hallmarks of...
26/11/2024

This striking dress was designed by British clothing manufacturer Radley in the 1980s.

Displaying wonderful hallmarks of ‘80s design - seen in the flamboyant peplum waist and shimmering silver lurex cloth - it has a streamlined silhouette and it is one of our favourite choices for the upcoming holiday season.

Excellent Condition | UK Size 6-8 | Available Now

Made in America during the early to mid 1970s, this striking A-line dress is made for the dance floor, a glitzy event, o...
22/11/2024

Made in America during the early to mid 1970s, this striking A-line dress is made for the dance floor, a glitzy event, or your holiday party.

Unlabelled but the quality of this piece is evident in the choice of fabrics and attention to detail in the design.

Excellent Condition | Size UK 10 | Available Now

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