Christopher Esber Dresses: The Signature Shapes and How to Wear Them

A Christopher Esber dress is recognisable by three things: brass orbit hardware worn as a fastening, cut-outs that use negative space, and fluid drape over a precise cut. The best-known shapes are the Orion gown, the Verve twisted dress and the ruched jersey styles. Hailey Bieber, Dua Lipa and Zendaya have all worn the label.

Here are the shapes that define the label and how to wear them. Shop the full range on the Christopher Esber brand page and in designer dresses.

Christopher Esber at a glance

The signature shapes

• The Orion: the Orion Gown is a long, fluid gown, one of the label’s most searched pieces, with matching skirts and an Orion separation gown.
• The Verve: the Verve Twisted Tee Dress twists a T-shirt dress at the waist, a day dress with an evening line.
• Ruched jersey: styles such as the Salacia Jersey Drape Dress and Fusion Ruched Ripple Dress gather jersey close to the body.
• Orbit and crystal: pieces such as the Pierced Orbit Mini Dress and the Helix Crystal Draped Dress put the hardware at the centre.

Who has worn Christopher Esber

Hailey Bieber, Candice Swanepoel and Dua Lipa have each been photographed in the label’s ruched disconnect shirt dress, and Dua Lipa also wore a black cut-out dress from a Resort collection. Zendaya has worn Christopher Esber to the People’s Choice Awards.

What to wear a Christopher Esber dress to

• Weddings: the long jersey and silk gowns in colour, such as the Orion in a soft shade. Leave white and ivory to the bride.
• Black tie: the Concave Wired Gown, the crystal pieces and the lace gowns.
• Cocktail and dinner: the mini and midi dresses with orbit hardware.
• Resort: the tee dresses and the swim cover-ups.

Shoes and bags to wear with them

Esber’s own accessories carry the same brass and stone hardware: a Buki clutch for evening, and the strappy heels for long gowns. For sizing, see the Christopher Esber size guide.

How Christopher Esber dresses fit

The dresses are cut on Australian sizing, which matches UK sizing exactly, so an AU 8 is a UK 8. The brand publishes no blanket correction. Ruched jersey and contour knits hold close to the body and stretch with wear, while woven silks and tailored dresses follow the measurements more strictly. The Christopher Esber size guide gives the brand’s bust, waist and hip chart.

Caring for jersey, silk and lace

• Most pieces are specialist dry clean; follow the care line on each product page.
• Store jersey folded so it does not drop on the hanger, and silk on a padded hanger.
• Store pieces with brass hardware so the metal does not press into the cloth.

Christopher Esber dresses by colour

Style index

• Orion: the ruched halter gown, with its own Orion guide.
• Ripple Drape: fluid rayon drape, as a gown, a long sleeve mini and a top.
• Salacia: ruched jersey with copper hardware, from minis to the wired strapless dress.
• Verve Twisted Tee: a T-shirt dress twisted at the waist.
• Theia: clean squared and separation dresses in rayon.
• Concave Wired: a wired neckline that holds its curve.
• Helix Crystal: draped jersey with crystal detail.
• Aurelia Sculpted Spiral: jersey twisted around the body, as a gown and a mini.
• Opaline Sequin: sequinned gowns for black tie.

Long sleeve and maxi dresses

For more coverage, look at the Ripple Drape Long Sleeve Gown, the Salacia Ruched Long Sleeve Mini Dress and the floor-length Orion and Ripple Drape gowns, all of which give full length with the label’s drape.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Christopher Esber Orion gown?

A long, fluid gown that is one of the label’s most searched pieces. It comes in several colours, alongside matching Orion skirts and an Orion separation gown.

Which celebrities wear Christopher Esber dresses?

Hailey Bieber, Candice Swanepoel and Dua Lipa have worn the ruched disconnect shirt dress, Dua Lipa has worn a black cut-out Resort dress, and Zendaya wore the label to the People’s Choice Awards.

Can you wear Christopher Esber to a wedding?

Yes. The long jersey and silk gowns in colour are ideal for weddings; keep white and ivory for the bride.

What is the Christopher Esber orbit hardware?

A handcrafted brass ring worn as a fastening rather than hidden. It appears as a buckle, a prong and a clasp, and recurs across the dresses, swim and accessories.

What colours do Christopher Esber dresses come in?

Christopher Esber dresses come in black, white, greens such as bottle green and malachite, blues such as lapis and aqua, yellows such as targa yellow and butter, and reds and purples such as malbec, plum and wine.

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