Womenswear
Contemporary British-Made Women's Dresses — Voted by the Community
This directory lists 29 brands that make contemporary women's dresses in the UK. They are most often based in London. Prices run from premium to luxury. Ranked by community upvotes.

O Pioneers
O Pioneers crafts British-made Liberty print dresses, floral designs and hand knitwear in London.
- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion
- Vintage
Shop to visit- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion
- Vintage

Sarvin
Sarvin is a British womenswear brand blending Persian influence with UK craftsmanship, creating ethically made, timeless luxury garments designed and produced in the UK.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Formal
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Formal
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Ednerat
Ednerat designs and makes women's coats, clothing and accessories. Everything we offer is made by hand in the British Isles. We champion our makers and use British textiles and materials in everything we can.
- Bridal
- Casual
- Classic
Shop to visit- Bridal
- Casual
- Classic

Phoebe English
Clothing made in England attempting a variety of solutions towards less extractive fashion systems. Est 2011.
- Bridal
- Casual
- Classic
Shop to visit- Bridal
- Casual
- Classic

Crease Studios
Crease Studios is a British fashion brand founded by Kate and Rosemary, known for sustainable design and timeless, handmade pieces crafted in London.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Vintage
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Vintage

KerrieALDO
KerrieALDO is a Dundee-based slow fashion brand crafting handcrafted garments from locally sourced materials.
- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion
- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion

Withnell
Withnell is a British slow fashion brand founded by Paula Roworth in Lancashire, creating simple, handmade garments with a focus on ethical, UK-sourced production.
- Contemporary
- Contemporary

Worn To Threads
Worn To Threads is a sustainable fashion brand that uses reclaimed and upcycled textiles to create modern garments and clothing.
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical

Me&Thee
Me&Thee is an independent British womenswear brand, designed and made exclusively in the UK, known for original draping, shape making, and a strong print design heritage.
- Contemporary
- Contemporary
- Cara and the Sky
Cara and the Sky
Cara & The Sky is an independent British knitwear brand founded in 2019, specialising in colourful, sustainably-focused knits designed by founder Cara and made in the UK.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Contemporary
- Ethical

Cocoove
Cocoove is a British fashion label creating timeless, ethically-made garments designed for every moment. Shop stylish dresses, separates and more, made to order with thoughtful craftsmanship.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion

Ella Griffee
Ella Griffee crafts timeless, ethical clothing in Cornwall, UK. Each piece is designed and made in-house, with limited edition batches and a slow fashion ethos.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
Factory shop- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion

ADKN
Founded in 2013 after the Rana Plaza disaster, ADKN is an award-winning English fashion brand dedicated to ethical and sustainable practices. In 2015, it pioneered using recycled plastic waste for clothing.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Kate Sheridan
Kate Sheridan
Kate Sheridan is an independent British clothing brand founded in 2001, creating distinctive, handcrafted leather goods and ready-to-wear collections made in England.
- Casual
- Contemporary
Shop to visit- Casual
- Contemporary

Maude & Fox
Maude & Fox is a British brand established in 2012, known for reinventing traditional British tweed with classic designs and a contemporary edge.
- Contemporary
- Country
- Outdoor
- Contemporary
- Country
- Outdoor

Moda de la Maria
Moda de la Maria is a British independent fashion brand founded in 2019, creating timeless womenswear with a focus on sustainability and craftsmanship.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Formal
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Formal

Fawn & Freda
Fawn & Freda is a British ethical fashion brand founded by Poppy Totman, creating timeless, sustainable clothing handmade in Britain from natural fibres.
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Justine Tabak
Justine Tabak
Justine Tabak is a British clothing brand making small-batch, locally crafted womenswear in England using traditional skills and natural fabrics.
- Contemporary
- Country
- Slow Fashion
- Contemporary
- Country
- Slow Fashion

Oubas
Oubas is a British knitwear brand founded in 2012 by Kate Stalker, creating timeless pieces using ethically sourced materials and supporting UK artisans. They produce knitwear in Cumbria and work with traditional mills in England.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Timeless
Factory shop- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Timeless

Eribé
Eribé is a Scottish knitwear design house founded in 1986, known for contemporary knitwear rooted in Scottish heritage and crafted with traditional techniques.
- Contemporary
- Fairisle
- Heritage
Shop to visit- Contemporary
- Fairisle
- Heritage

Abe House
ABE is a unisex fashion brand redefining timeless style through a contemporary lens.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Kaely Russell
Kaely Russell
Kaely Russell: consciously crafted, limited run womenswear designed and handmade in Devon. Natural fabrics, seasonless pieces for slow living.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Slow Fashion
- faithrowanleeves
faithrowanleeves
faithrowanleeves is a slow-fashion womenswear brand creating handmade, made to order garments in Brighton.
- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion
- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion

Pajotten
Pajotten is a British clothing brand founded in 2016, designing and making garments to order in the UK. Discover their contemporary, utility-focused collection.
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Workwear
Shop to visit- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Workwear
- Nadinoo
Nadinoo
Nadinoo is a UK-based slow fashion brand specialising in handmade clothing crafted in their Rutland studio. Each garment is hand-cut and sewn using natural materials, with a design philosophy centred on free movement and sustainable.
- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion
Shop to visit- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion
- Stalf
Stalf
Stalf offers handmade clothing including Cocoon Trouser, Cocoon Jumpsuit and Flutter Blouse. Uplifting easy-wear classics, made to order in-house at The Pink Studio in Lincolnshire UK.
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Slow Fashion

Holland Cooper
Holland Cooper is a luxury British fashion brand known for timeless style, expert craftsmanship, and contemporary design.
- Casual
- Contemporary
- Country
Shop to visit- Casual
- Contemporary
- Country

Sahara London
Sahara London is a family-owned British brand creating globally-inspired, ethically conscious clothing for over 40 years.
- Contemporary
Shop to visit- Contemporary
Shops run by brands that make contemporary women's dresses
11 of the 29 brands that make contemporary women's dresses have a shop you can visit: 4 in London, others in Abergavenny, Bicester, Bristol and 20 other towns.
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Bicester
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Cheltenham
Chichester
Cirencester
Falmouth
Ella Griffeefactory shop
Flookburgh
Oubasfactory shop
Guildford
Ludlow
Marlow
Melrose
Oakham
Stamford
Tenterden
Tunbridge Wells
York
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