Bond Girl Shot In Back Of Taxi: Tania Mallet

Tania Mallet, in gold & black ball gown, and unknown model in a black satin and beaded gown. Photographed by Robert Whitaker in the back of a taxi on Flood Street, London, 2005. — Tania Mallet (left) in gold & black ball gown, and unknown model in a black satin and beaded gown. Photographed by Robert Whitaker in the back of a taxi on Flood Street, London, 2005.

It was way back in 2005. I wanted to do a Mum & Daughter type photo-shoot for One Night Stand to showcase dresses side-by-side. Photographer Robert Whitaker was a regular at Chelsea Manor Studios — he used to hang out with Ben John downstairs — so naturally I asked if he’d be interested in the job. He said, ‘Yes’.

Whitaker got ex-Bond Girl Tania Mallet to be Mum, above wearing a vintage black and gold off-shoulder ball gown by Terence Nolder, and another model as the daughter.

I can’t remember whose idea it was to shoot in the back of a London taxi; almost certainly Bob, he liked his photos to have a concept. In fact, his instinct for a provocative narrative coupled with The Beatles mischievous nature helped to get them all banned for the ‘Yesterday and Today’ album cover.

Celebration

400th Anniversary Dulwich College Ball

Founded by Edward Alleyn for the education of ‘12 poor scholars’ and granted Letters Patent by James I on 21 June 1619, Dulwich College in South London is celebrating its 400th Anniversary this year. One Night Stand were lucky enough to dress several ladies for the formal Quatercentennial College Ball in May.

Ball gowns for the Dulwich College 400th Anniversary Ball

Confidence Is Key

Priyanka, on the left, didn’t have fixed ideas of style or colour so we encouraged her to try a range of dresses to discover which ones made her feel good. A full skirt wasn’t really on her radar but this black and gold gown felt right as soon as she put it on and walked to the mirror.

She liked the fact that the gown had sleeves and that the pretty lace bodice showed hints of skin, so she didn’t feel completely covered up either. The fullness of the skirt balanced nicely with her frame.

You need confidence in your outfit to let you really enjoy the event, and this one got a big thumbs-up!

Double Entendre

News

Champagne Gold Tulle Ball Gown At Flood Street (Video)

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See this champagne gold tulle ball gown in action at The Albert Hall, Andrew Lloyd Webber gig.

Charity

Royal Blue Evening Gown Has Hidden Secret

Corniela came in to us needing a long gown for her Creating New Beginnings charity event at the Hilton, Kensington. Like most big-busted women she was conscious of having to wear a bra with every outfit and worried about finding a stand-out formal dress that would suit both her and the occasion. We persuaded her try this Royal blue evening gown and she loved it.

Corniela wearing Royal blue evening gown for her Creating New Beginnings charity event

Technical Support

This dress has secret cups stitched into the top and also has boning to hold everything place. You don’t need a bra at all, the dress does all the lifting for you. A straight finish across the bust doesn’t show any cleavage; instead you end up with a really flattering neckline with attention going to your neck and shoulders instead. The elbow length sleeves are good for those of us who fret about our upper arms.

Black Tie

Dress For A Formal Dinner?

This slinky halter-neck dress in burgundy jersey hugs your figure comfortably & all of the detail is on the top. Perfect for a formal dinner! — “Thank you so much for all your advice and direction to find the prefect dress which left me feeling relaxed and fabulous.”

How about this slinky halter-neck dress in burgundy jersey? Although it hugs your figure, it does so rather gracefully, and the cut comfortably leaves a little room for supper. A beautifully beaded petal shaped collar around the halter-neck accentuates the shoulders, showing a little skin, just enough to satisfy decorum.

Top Table

This is a great dress for a sit-down formal dinner because all of the detail is on the upper half of the dress and it has a chic neckline. Burgundy red isn’t a colour she would normally wear. There was a slight hesitation, truth be told, but she absolutely loved it when she put it on!

The combination of autumn hues worked well with her skin-tone and hair colour, so with this in mind we paired it with a champagne chiffon scarf to keep off the London winter chill.

Guide

#One Dress: Sophisticated A-Line Summer Party Gown

A-Line evening gown, floral embroidered, with plunging neck and back. — Floral embroidered A-Line evening gown: plunging V-neck and deep V-back, ribbon belt and full A-line skirt with tulle overlay. Embroidered with flowers and leaves in pink, red and green.

What Makes This Dress Great?

If you have broad shoulders or a shorter upper body, a plunging V-neckline creates the illusion of a more elongated torso and it narrows the shoulders. An A-Line style dress, like this one, is usually fitted to the hips and then flares to give the skirt volume, which can do wonders for your silhouette.

How Does It Do That?

Stage & Screen

Miss Galaxy Pageant: Off Shoulder Ruffle Evening Dress

Magdalena wore this blue, figure-hugging, off shoulder ruffle dress for Miss Galaxy Pageant. — “Thank you! The dress was absolutely perfect for my competition.”

In the midst of the chaos going on back stage Magdalena managed to take a quick snap before making her grand entrance for the Miss Galaxy Pageant.

This deep-blue figure-hugging, off shoulder ruffle evening dress is perfect to show off those curves. The hem of this dress has whats called a ‘horsehair braid’ sewn into it, which is what makes the dress hold this shape when moving around. Perfect for the stage or just walking into a room! Teamed up with a fab pair of earrings this is most certainly an eye catcher.

Stage & Screen

Green Satin Ball Gown for Golden Unicorn Film Awards

Daria stood out from the crowd at the 2018 Golden Unicorn Awards and Russian Film Festival, adding a splash of colour to the party with this gorgeous green satin ball gown.

Gorgeous green satin ball gown, bodice is covered in sparkly glass beads & full satin skirt pulls in at the waist to create a beautiful silhouette.

The full satin skirt pulls in at the waist to create a beautiful silhouette. The bodice is covered in tiny green glass beads, adding a touch of sparkle and magic.

Reaching New Heights

Ladies of shorter stature sometimes worry about wearing ball gowns because of their height. We liked the deep V illusion panel at the front of this ball gown because it accentuates verticals and helps to create a beautifully proportioned ensemble. We have other dresses that pull off similar tricks in different ways, plus a bunch of tried and tested tips to boost your poise (and your confidence).

Daria fell in love with this gown the second she tried it on and you can see why, doesn’t she look stunning?

Party

Allover Sequin Evening Dress at Claridges Party

Our wonderful client Victoria wore this allover sequin evening dress to celebrate Sir Cameron Mackintosh mother’s 100th birthday at Claridges. This dress has a low back but plenty of coverage in the front so you can move with confidence. It’s completely covered in sequins and has illusion side panels, this dress is sexy and sophisticated.

I heard that few of the guests commented that she was the best dressed there. Would love to get Ronnie to come for a fitting!