White sculptural evening gown on mannequin
Bruce Oldfield · Date not documented
United Kingdom
Bruce Oldfield
- Couture occasionwear
- Hand-finished construction
Bruce Oldfield developed a London couture practice after studying at St. Martin's School of Art. His atelier creates clothes for private clients, including royalty and figures from entertainment, with a small team of specialist makers.
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White sculptural evening gown on mannequin
Date not documented
A published and attributed example of this designer or label’s work: White sculptural evening gown on mannequin.
Bruce Oldfield Couture
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Mauve draped evening gown
Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated
Draped folds and voluminous sleeves give a long gown movement around its fitted waist.
Bruce Oldfield Couture; photographer not individually stated
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Yellow belted evening gown
Date not stated · Official collection; season not stated
A narrow belt anchors a full skirt beneath a folded asymmetric neckline.
Bruce Oldfield Couture; photographer not individually stated
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White belted coat
Date not stated · Official label collection gallery; season not individually identified
A deep folded collar and tied waist organize the full, flaring shape of a pale coat.
Bruce Oldfield Couture; photographer not individually stated
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Cream velvet coat-dress
1986 · Victoria and Albert Museum collection; original collection not stated
A double-breasted bodice and broad mink collar give the flowing coat-dress the presence of formal eveningwear.
©Victoria and Albert Museum, London/Bruce OldfieldCollections & archive pieces
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About Bruce Oldfield
The work centres on occasion dressing and carefully controlled detail, connecting his role in British fashion to the skills and individual attention of the couture workshop.
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Bruce Oldfield Couture — Designer and atelier