Julian Rose was a prominent but often underappreciated British fashion designer whose eponymous label flourished in London’s Mayfair district, particularly during the post-World War II opulence of the 1950s and early ’60s.
Operating from his fashion house at 52 South Molton Street, Mayfair, London, Rose was known for his glamorous and meticulously crafted evening wear, bridal gowns, and sophisticated day dresses. He was a significant figure in the London couture scene, frequently featured in the editorial pages and advertisements of British Vogue, where his collections were modeled by stars like Barbara Goalen. His designs often embraced the period’s extravagant silhouette, incorporating detailed embellishments like sequins and embroidery.
Although his name may be less familiar today than his contemporaries, Julian Rose was a highly sought-after couturier whose coveted pieces were famously worn by stylish women of the time, including reports of them being seen on Audrey Hepburn.
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| Barbara Goalen in silk ombré chiffon evening dress by Julian Rose, Harper's Bazaar, September 1950 |
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| Barbara Goalen in an "all occasion" suit from Julian Rose, Vogue UK, February 1951 |
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| Barbara Goalen in beautiful velvet and tiered taffeta dress by Julian Rose, Harper's Bazaar UK, November 1951 |
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| Barbara Goalen in cocktail suit in gold and black brocade by Julian Rose, Harper's Bazaar UK, September 1951 |
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| Barbara Goalen in evening dress by Julian Rose at Dickins & Jones, Harper's Bazaar UK, October 1951 |
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| Barbara Goalen in lovely printed organza dress by Julian Rose, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1951 |
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| Barbara Goalen in navy-and-white grosgrain suit by Julian Rose, Harper's Bazaar UK, February 1951 |
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| Barbara Goalen in sheath of white sharkskin worn under a black borderie Anglaise short-sleeved coat by Julian Rose, Harper's Bazaar UK, May 1951 |
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| Barbara Goalen in beautiful tiered and ruffled evening dress by Julian Rose, Harper's Bazaar UK, November 1952 |
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| Barbara Goalen in Julian Rose suit with pleated skirt, veiled hat by Madge Chard, Vogue UK, February 1952 |
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| Barbara Goalen in lovely dress by Julian Rose, hat by Madge Chard, Harper's Bazaar UK, February 1952 |
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| Barbara Goalen in pure silk suit with fitted jacket and pleated skirt by Julian Rose, hat by Madge Chard, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1952 |
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| Barbara Goalen in slim cocktail dress by Julian Rose, hat by Madge Chard, Harper's Bazaar UK, September 1952 |
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| Barbara Goalen in a ruffled organza dress by Julian Rose as seen in Vogue UK, April 1953 |
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| Barbara Goalen in brocade cocktail dress by Julian Rose, hat by Otto Lucas, Harper's Bazaar UK, September 1953 |
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| Barbara Goalen in evening gown by Julian Rose, Harper's Bazaar UK, October 1953 |
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| Barbara Goalen in evening gown with embroidered bodice and multi-layered chiffon overskirt by Julian Rose, Harper's Bazaar UK, November 1953 |
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| Barbara Goalen in full-skirted tiered dress from Julian Rose, Vogue UK, June 1953 |
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| Barbara Goalen in Julian Rose evening gown, Vogue UK, October 1953 |
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| Barbara Goalen in lacy, tiered dress by Julian Rose, hat by Otto Lucas, Harper's Bazaar UK, June 1953 |
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| Barbara Goalen in lovely beaded gown by Julian Rose, Harper's Bazaar UK, October 1953 |
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| Barbara Goalen in Oliver Messes designed brocade dress from Julian Rose, Vogue UK, September 1953 |
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| Barbara Goalen in pure silk suit by Julian Rose, hat by Madge Chard, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1953 |
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| Barbara Goalen in satin sheath with embroidered bodice and overskirt of two tones of chiffon, by Julian Rose, Vogue UK, November 1953 |
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| Barbara Goalen in suit by Julian Rose, hat by Madge Chard, Harper's Bazaar UK, February 1953 |
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| Barbara Goalen in a 'Late-Day' ensemble from Julian Rose, Vogue UK, September 1954 |
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| Barbara Goalen in navy and white organza polka-dot dress by Julian Rose, Vogue UK, April, 1954 |
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| Barbara Goalen in silk navy polka-dot dress by Julian Rose, Vogue UK, May 1954 |
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| Shirley Worthington in floral print silk dress and jacket named "Plaza" by Julian Rode, hat by Dorothy Carlton, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1956 |
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| Shirley Worthington in silk shantung dress and jacket named "Promenade" by Julian Rose, hat by Dorothy Carlton, Harper's Bazaar UK, March 1956 |
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| Barbara Goalen in beautiful dinner/theater suit named "Maxim's" by Julian Rose, hat by Edward Harvane, Harper's Bazaar UK, September 1957 |
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| Barbara Goalen in beautiful lace, tiered dress named "Rose Pétale" by Julian Rose, Harper's Bazaar UK, October 1957 |
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| Barbara Goalen in floral print sheath named "Fleurette" by Julian Rose, hat by Dorothy Carlton, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1957 |
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| Barbara Goalen in silk dress and jacket "La Vie en Rose" by Julian Rose, hat by Dorothy Carlton, Harper's Bazaar UK, March 1957 |
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| Barbara Goalen in Birkin lace dress called "Versailles" by Julian Rode, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1958 |
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| Barbara Goalen in lovely print dress and jacket called "Printemps" by Julian Rose, hat by Rudolph, Harper's Bazaar UK, March 1958 |
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| Jennifer Hocking in marvelous evening gown called "Blenheim" by Julian Rose, Harper's Bazaar UK, October 1958 |
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| Jennifer Hocking in printed blouson dress by Julian Rose, hat by Eric Hassen, Harper's Bazaar UK, May 1958 |
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| Jennifer Hocking in white spotted net ball dress with pink and fuschia cummerbund by Julian Rose, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1958 |
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| Barbara Goalen in costume called "Mirabelle" by Julian Rose, hat by Dorothy Carlton, Harper's Bazaar UK, March 1959 |
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| Barbara Goalen in dress called "Rosita" by Julian Rose, hat by Dorothy Carlton, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1959 |
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| Model in gorgeous strapless evening gown, embroidered with a back panel falling freely to the floor by Julian Rose, Harper's Bazaar UK, October 1959 |
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