Benjamin Brown Vintage Collection 2014

The new stunning

2014 collection

of day and evening

wear from

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Vintage Dress Collection

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Cover girl is wearing ‘Helen’

1950’s Vintage Dress This delicious dress is constructed from delicate peach lace and tulle

and would be gorgeous as a prom or wedding dress. Peach lace covers the bust cups and top of the

back and the midriff section is covered in ruched tulle, leading

to a point at centre front. Delicate spaghetti straps support the

dress. The full skirt is peach tulle, supported by a layer of net and finally a peach dress lining. The metal zip is inserted in the side

seam. There are two labels, the first reads ‘McDonalds’ and the

second, ‘Created by Kay.Selig Inc’

Condition – Excellent – a slight tear to the tulle at the base of zip.

Bust 34” | Waist 27” | Hips Free Length from underarm to floor 42”

£150.00


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All vintage and hand crafted garments shown in this

brochure are supplied by Benjamin Brown Vintage.

Photography for this collectionis by Clipz Photography.

Artwork, design and publishing is by MediabeetlesUK.

Welcome and take your time to enjoy our beautiful

new catalogue, showing you our latest and finest garments from the 2014

Vintage Collection of Dresses.

‘Peggy’1950’s Vintage Dress

Absolutely gorgeous 1950s prom dress. This red dress is covered in black flocked flowers and features a bold

black lace cummerbund and finished with a black velvet bow at the back. Full details inside.

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1960’s Vintage Dress Sweet little wool dress features a round neck, three-quarter length

sleeves and metal centre-back zip. The semi-full skirt has a

flat panel at centre front and soft pleats falling round the remainder

of the skirt. An interesting waistband detail gives the illusion

of pockets, or could be used to hold a belt in place.

Condition – Very Good.

Bust 36” | Waist 29” | Hips FreeLength from underarm to floor 32”

£45.00


‘Connie’1950’s Vintage Dress

Eye-catching orange Prom dress with lace bodice and a full circle skirt, supported by layers and

layers of tangerine tulle. The bodice features a sweetheart neckline and

shoulder straps. The lace is shot through with silver thread for added sparkle and the skirt is

made from a synthetic fabric with a metallic sheen for additional shimmer! The dress fastens at the back with a metal zip and hook and eye fastening.


Bust 34” | Waist 27” | Hips Free Length from underarm seam 33”

£75.00

‘Peggy’1950’s Vintage Dress

Absolutely gorgeous 1950s prom dress. This red dress is covered in

black flocked flowers and features a bold black lace cummerbund

which is sewn on to the dress and finished with a black velvet bow at

the back. The red fabric is very sheer and is supported by two layers of red tulle and a layer of lining. The

dress is mid-length and features triply black narrow shoulder straps which are knotted at the shoulder.

This dress is in very good condition. The flocking has begun to fade in places, but this leaves a faint black outline which I think, adds to the beauty of this stunning dress. The metal zip has been removed and

replaced with a plastic zip.

Condition – Very good.

Bust 34 ” | Waist 27” | Hips Free £120.00



‘Rebecca’1950’s Vintage Dress

This is the sweetest little 1950s dress – perfect for a wedding or

prom. A pale pink lining is overlaid with white lace and tulle. The bust

cups are covered in pleated tulle and surrounded by the lace which covers the remainder of the dress. Fabric flowers decorate the top and at the

hem there are six rows of ruffled net which curve around the dress.

Condition – excellent – there is a slight tear to the lace at the base of the zip,

where it must have got caught at some time, otherwise no issues to note.

Bust 34” | Under Bust 29”Waist 26” | Hips Free

Length from underarm seam 41” £175.00



‘April’1970’s Laura Ashley Dress

Romantic Laura Ashley Prairie-style empire-line maxi dress made from yards and yards of cotton fabric.

This dress features puffed sleeves, a tiered skirt and crochet cotton lace

trim around the hem, the top tier, sleeves and bodice. The fabric

features a delicate floral print in shades of sage green and ochre.

Condition - Mint.

Bust 36” | Waist Free | Hips Free Length from underarm to floor 47”

£59.00

‘Laura’1950’s Vintage Dress

Black taffeta dress with pretty pink silk flower embroidery. The dress

features princess seams, and a sweetheart neckline with narrow shoulder straps. The bodice is

boned and lined and the dress fas-tens with a metal zip at the rear. An overlocked hem suggests that the length has been altered at a later

date. A pretty dress in a larger size!


Bust 38” | Waist 32” | Hips FreeLength from underarm seam 38”

£75.00


‘Ellen’1950’s Day Dress

Gorgeous black 1950s day dress made from eyelet embroidered

cotton. This shirt dress is semi-full and features rhinestone buttons and the original fabric belt. Needs to be worn with a slip or underdress (not supplied). This is a stunning little dress which looks just as current

today as it did sixty years ago!

Condition – Excellent.

Bust 35” | Waist 29” | Hips FreeLength from underarm to floor 33”

£69.00




‘Ruby’1950’s Vintage Dress

Beautiful red dress featuring yards and yards of lace and tulle for a truly

showstopping, red carpet gown. The bust area is covered in layers of pleated tulle, front and back and then a lace bodice continues down

to a waist seam, from which the lace continues to flow in an arc from mid thigh at the front, to mid calf at the back. Yards of gathered tulle com-plete the skirt, which is supported by another layer of red tulle and

finally the dress lining.


Bust 37” | Waist 28” | Hips Free £195

‘Linda’1960’s Vintage Dress

Beautiful Polka dot Prom dress from the La Reine by Retta Day label. The dress features a top layer of

ivory tulle with black polka dots and a black lace trimmed bodice, over a second layer of ivory tulle which features matching black lace trim on the skirt. There is then a lining

finished with a lace trim at the hem, and finally a layer of muslin to add body. The dress fastens at the back with a metal zip.

Condition – very good – no tears noted in the tulle. The muslin

underskirt has some staining but this is not noticeable when worn.

Length from underarm seam 33” Bust 34” | Waist 26” | Hips Free

£120.00




‘Rhonda’1950’s Vintage Dress

Pale pink and black combine to make a stunning combination in

this gorgeous tulle and lace dress. The bust area is covered in pink tulle. Below this is a row of black velvet ribbon with two little bows at the front. The middle section of the dress is black lace with a

floral pattern and this is decorated with three more rows of velvet

ribbon, one on the bodice and two sweeping round the edge of the

skirt and finishing at the back with little velvet bows again. Below

the lace is black tulle which forms the lower section of the skirt. Underneath are two layers of

pink tulle, a pink lining and then a layer of stiffened fabric to

provide volume.


Bust 34” | Waist 27” | Hips Free Length from underarm seam 37”

£175.00

‘Christine’Hand crafted 1950’s style

Wedding Dress Perfect for a 50s inspired wedding,

‘Christine’ is a replica of a 1950s dress. The bodice features a

beautiful gathered tulle drape and an asymmetric front covered in a

silver, shimmering lace. The skirt is circled with an asymmetric drape of

the lace, two layers of tulle and a base layer of white polyester satin. The bodice is fully boned and the dress fastens at the back with a

hand-finished zip – a really pretty ‘Princess’ dress benefiting

from couture techniques and hand finishing.

Bust 32” | Waist 27” | Hips Free Under-bust measurement 30”

Length – underarm to hem 35” £295.00



‘Sandra’1950’s Vintage Dress

Beautiful turquoise prom dress with diamante straps and gorgeous

three dimensional flower detail. The dress also features ruching over the top of the bodice and a diagonal skirt overlay, on to

which has been applied silk roses, leaves and stems. The dress is

manufactured from a man-made chiffon effect fabric and the skirt is supported by a layer of net, lining

and stiffened under-layer.


Bust 33” | Waist 25” | Hips Free Length from underarm to hem 36”

£120.00



‘Pamela’1950’s Vintage Dress

This cute little purple number is constructed from a synthetic

fabric which has been ruched and gathered over the bodice. A central

diamond shape is decorated with matt silver sequins and beads and the semi full skirt is gathered into

the waist of the dress. Sequins decorate the shoulder straps. Some beads and sequins are

missing on the front and shoulder straps. The purple lining has

faded in places and ideally needs replacing. The original metal zip has been replaced and the muslin inner

layer has been removed. Despite this, the dress is still very wearable

and there is nothing here that could not be fixed.

Condition – Fair.

Bust 34” | Waist 27” Length underarm to hem 35”

£35.00


‘Rita’1950’s Vintage Dress

This is such a typical 1950s dress, and a real headturner!

It features a ruched velvet band across the top of the taffeta bodice

and then from the waist down there are alternate ruched squares of

velvet and taffeta all the way round the skirt. The metal zip is inserted in the left hand side of the dress.

Condition - Mint.

Bust 35” | Waist 28”Under-Bust measurement 30”

Undearm to hem 39” £175.00


‘Valerie’1950’s Vintage Dress

1950s Lee Delman dress in one of those rare larger sizes!

This coral pink lace mid length dress features a broad pleated

chiffon trim across the top of the bodice and shoulder straps.

Princess seams flare out into a full skirt supported by a layer of tulle and lining. The dress fastens with

a metal zip at the rear.


Bust 38 ” | Waist 30” | Hips Free Length from underarm seam 41”

£75.00



‘Kathleen’1950’s Vintage Dress

Beautiful black dress featuring silver embroidered swirls and flowers on

the bodice. Each flower boasts a ruby red gem at its centre.

The neckline is beautifully shaped and immediately under the bust

there is a fabric tuck. The dress falls from the waist into a full circle skirt.

The back of the dress is plain and the metal zip is inserted into the left

hand seam.

Condition – Excellent. At one stage there must have been

a belt, but this is missing.


£115.00



‘Carole’1950’s Vintage Dress

This is the quintessential 1950s dress. The beautiful blue back-

ground is littered with tiny flocked flowers and dots. The square

neckline at the front is emphasised by a ruched border and little bow and at the back the neck falls to a

deep ‘V’. The bodice flows down to a point at the centre front and back

and the skirt features a wide ‘V’shaped ruched border and a full skirt, which is supported by a layer of lining and muslin for

added fullness.

Condition – Mint.


£115.00



‘Lisa’1960’s Vintage Coat

Perfect for Spring, this little A-line, knee length coat is made from

‘texturised polyester’ which gives a lovely horizontal ribbed effect. The label reads ‘Julius Made in

England’. The back of the coat is plain, with princess seams. The front of the coat features slanted pockets, a mock waistband and elegant topstitching around the pockets, collar and waistband. It fastens with lovely gold rimmed

beige buttons.


Bust 36” | Waist 31” | Hips 40” Length from underarm to floor 29”

£35.00

‘Suzanne’Late 1950’s/early 60s

Vintage Dress Beautiful oyster satin and lace dress, perfect for a wedding, garden party

or prom. This gorgeous dress features a round neck with delicate

piping, a lace bodice which is scalloped at the waist, little sleeves

and interesting diagonal tucks and pleats at the left side

of the waist. The back of the dress features princess seams, a back vent and a centre back metal zip.

The label reads ‘An Original Du-Rite Dress, Toronto’


Bust 36” | Waist 27” | Hips 39” Length from underarm to floor 34”

£75.00



‘Abigail’1970’s Vintage Dress

A true 1970’s Saturday Night Fever dress! Made from a bright pink

polyester, this dress drapes beautifully. The ruched bodice is

gathered into a centre front seam. The straps extend into a a deep ‘V’ neckline which is decorated

with fuschia pink braid and sequins, repeated again around the waist. The skirt is gathered and flows

down to the floor in true ‘disco diva’ style. The label reads

‘Julie Made in England’.

Bust 32” | Waist 27” | Hips Free Length – underarm to hem 44”

£49.00

‘Nancy’1950’s Vintage Dress

We call this the ‘Tinkerbell’ dress! Very unusual 1950s dress in

green tulle dotted with tiny crystal beads. The tulle is pleated over

the front of the bodice and the top of the bodice is decorated with

glass beads. The top layer of tulle curves round the front of the skirt, then there are two further layers of tulle and finally a pale green lining.

The pale blue and sequin decoration on the back of the dress (pictured above) does mask a repair but this has been very well executed. The glass beads continue all the way

down the centre back zip.Label reads

‘Sylvia Ann Bridal Original’.

Condition – Very Good – for repair, please read above.

Bust 34” | Waist 27” | Hips Free Under Bust Measurement 30”

Length from underarm 45” £85.00



‘Susan’1970’s Jean Allen Vintage Dress Really sweet little Jean Allen candy

pink striped prom dress in a silk effect fabric. The font and style

of the Jean Allen label dates it as 1970s, but it looks very 1950s!

The strapless striped bodice leads into a plain pink midriff section which leads to a point

at centre front and features little covered buttons. The skirt is

very full and almost ankle length. Supplied with matching

plain pink wrap.



£65.00


‘Lula’1960’s Vintage Dress

Sweet little sleeveless V-necked empire-line dress with A-line skirt. The dress features lurex stripes in

two shades of pink on a cream satin-look background, and the

dress is finished with a pink and silver trim around the neck, down

the centre-front and around the empire line seam. It is fully lined and finished with a metal zip at

the centre back.

Condition – Mint.

Bust 36” | Waist 30” | Hips 37” £35.00


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