Usher, Frank

Frank Usher opened for business in 1946 in London. The company’s specialty was bringing high end details and fresh off the runway inspirations at a more moderate price range, emulating such designers as Ossie Clark, and often incorporating high end details such as elaborate embroidery.

More recently, the company went into receivership in 2001, was sold to management, and was then purchased by the Simma Corporation. The Usher warehouse and distribution plant was moved from London to Stoke to streamline operations. Currently, the company produces four different collections of evening wear and versatile separates: Frank Usher, Dusk, Coterie, and Bridal.

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from a 1950s chiffon dress

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from a 1960s dress

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from a 1960s dress

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from an early 1970s mini

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from an early 1970s dress

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from a 1980s Oliver James for Frank Usher sweater

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from a 1980s sequined jacket

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NOT Frank Usher; it is a knockoff from India

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