All of the Coolest Dress Brands You Need on Your Radar

There's no denying that 2018 was blessed with many a brilliant dress, but this year is shaping up to be even better on the frock front, thanks in no small part to these contemporary dress brands.
Some of them you'll already have heard of. Ganni, Rixo, Self-Portrait and Réalisation Par are just some of the labels that have made dresses all the more covetable over recent years, and they'll continue to well into the future. In addition, though, there are so many untapped brands that produce equally beautiful designs—so we thought it was high time we archived them in one easy-to-shop place.
Lucy Williams wearing a Rixo dress.
Below you'll find a comprehensive guide to all the dress brands, old and new, that are deserving of your consideration. Whether you're looking for the dress that'll ensure you stand out at all those springtime weddings, or you just fancy treating yourself to something special, keep scrolling to discover the contemporary dress brands that'll make your wardrobe a more stylish place.
Eni wearing a Finery dress.
Keep scrolling to see the dress brands we all love…
Rixo
The Vampire's Wife
Our love for The Vampire's Wife's dresses is well documented. Worn by the likes of Alexa Chung, Sienna Miller and Kiera Knightley, its midis and minis are an It-girl staple.
Three Graces London
Solace London
Ganni
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Ghost
Rat Boa
Khaite
Gül Hürgel
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Kitri
Olivia Rubin
By Timo
LoveShackFancy
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Needle Thread
Finery
Les Rêveries
Paper London
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Batsheva
De La Valli
Réalisation Par
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Self-Portrait
Last but certainly not least, we have Self-Portrait. The brand has enjoyed many a sellout frock, and its 2019 collection is already looking to be as in-demand as its predecessors. Invest now to avoid inevitable disappointment.
Assuming you've now fallen head over heels for one of these dresses, let our editors show you how to get maximum wear out of it.

Maxine Eggenberger isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK’s Deputy Editor and has over fourteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and authoritative content forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, talent interviews self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their search and keyword planning, works closely with the fashion and beauty team on strategy and continues to pen many of her own articles. Prior toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK, Maxine's contributed to publications including Grazia, InStyle Marie Claire, Elle and Look, amongst others.
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