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Jenny Packham Swift Dress in Liquorice
The Swift Dress in Liquorice is an authentic Jenny Packham piece in Black, from the Autumn Winter 2026 collection. Jenny Packham has designed eveningwear in London since 1988, and the Autumn Winter 2026 collection keeps to those codes: sequinned and beaded gowns, sheer capes, crepe cocktail dresses with a jewelled neckline and short embellished jackets. Luxury Handbags verifies every piece before it ships.
The Swift arrives in Liquorice, a cocktail dress from Jenny Packham, cut to a sculpted silhouette. Hand applied embellishment runs across a square neckline, finished with sheer long sleeves. Made for day weddings and formal lunches.
Quick Facts
- Brand: Jenny Packham, London, United Kingdom, founded 1988
- Product: Swift Dress in Liquorice, midi dresses
- Collection: Autumn Winter 2026
- Colour: Black
- Composition: 92% polyester and 8% polyurethane
- Size and fit: Designed for a slim fit. It fits true to size, so take your usual size. Made in UK 6 to UK 20. The model is 178cm and wears UK 8 (US 4). Sizing is UK: a UK 10 is a US 6 and an EU 38.
- Reference: JPEX471-LIQUORICE
- Authenticity: 100% authentic, verified by Luxury Handbags before dispatch
- Shipping: Worldwide from our UAE and Australia hubs by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured and signature required
How to Wear the Swift Dress in Liquorice
Add a fine gold cuff and a low heel to the Swift, and let the tailoring do the work.
- For black tie: A floor length beaded gown needs only drop earrings and a small clutch.
- For weddings: A crepe cocktail dress with a jewelled collar suits a day ceremony; a sheer cape gown suits the evening reception.
- As mother of the bride: A sleeved gown in a soft colour, with a cape for the church, is the classic Jenny Packham choice.
- For parties: A sequinned mini with fine straps and a metallic sandal carries a winter party.
Explore more in midi dresses and the full Jenny Packham edit at Luxury Shoes .
PRODUCT DETAILS
Swift Dress in Liquorice Product Details
| Brand | Jenny Packham, London, United Kingdom |
| Collection | Autumn Winter 2026 |
| Colour | Black |
| Composition | 92% polyester and 8% polyurethane |
| Size and fit | Designed for a slim fit. It fits true to size, so take your usual size. Made in UK 6 to UK 20. The model is 178cm and wears UK 8 (US 4). Sizing is UK: a UK 10 is a US 6 and an EU 38. |
| Styling | Add a fine gold cuff and a low heel to the Swift, and let the tailoring do the work. |
| Care | Dry clean only. Fully lined. Centre back zip. Store on a padded hanger to protect the beadwork. |
| Reference | JPEX471-LIQUORICE |
Jenny Packham Size Guide
Jenny Packham uses UK sizing, with most styles made from UK 6 to UK 20. On the house chart a UK 10 is a US 6 and an EU 38, so EU sizes run 28 above UK. Luxury Handbags lists the Swift Dress in Liquorice in the exact UK sizes the house makes. Most styles fit true to size; where a corseted bodice fits small, the size line above says so, and you should take one size up.
About Jenny Packham
Jenny Packham is the British eveningwear house the designer Jenny Packham founded in London in 1988, after training at Southampton College of Art and Central Saint Martins. It is known for hand applied beading, sequins and crystal on fluid evening lines. Catherine, Princess of Wales has worn at least eight Jenny Packham dresses, among them the gown for the Olympic Gala Concert at the Royal Albert Hall in 2012 and the gold caped gown for the No Time to Die premiere in 2021. The house also dresses film and television, and the collections are designed in London and made overseas, with India and China named on the labels.
“The Swift Dress in Liquorice keeps the beadwork in proportion to the line. It looks rich in a room and still moves like a dress.”
Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Luxury Shoes
How Jenny Packham Compares
The closest alternatives to the Swift Dress in Liquorice at Luxury Handbags come from Safiyaa, Zuhair Murad, and Markarian. Safiyaa is the London house to look at for architectural cape gowns, Zuhair Murad brings Beirut couture embroidery in a more ornate register, and Markarian works a lighter New York line. Jenny Packham sits between them: British beadwork on a cleaner line, with a long royal record. Explore the full Jenny Packham collection at Luxury Shoes .
SHIPPING AND AUTHENTICITY
Shipping & Authenticity
- Authenticity guaranteed: 100% authentic Jenny Packham, verified by Luxury Handbags before dispatch.
- Designed in London, United Kingdom, shipped from our UAE and Australia hubs.
- Express shipping worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured and signature required.
- Duties: most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes fall due on import. Full terms are in the logistics and returns protocol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Swift Dress in Liquorice authentic?
Yes. Every Jenny Packham piece sold by Luxury Handbags is 100% authentic and verified before dispatch, including the Swift Dress in Liquorice, reference JPEX471-LIQUORICE.
Does the Swift Dress in Liquorice fit true to size?
Designed for a slim fit. It fits true to size, so take your usual size. Made in UK 6 to UK 20. The model is 178cm and wears UK 8 (US 4). Sizing is UK: a UK 10 is a US 6 and an EU 38.
What is the Swift Dress in Liquorice made of?
The Swift Dress in Liquorice is made in 92% polyester and 8% polyurethane. Dry clean only. Fully lined. Centre back zip. Store on a padded hanger to protect the beadwork.
Who is Jenny Packham?
Jenny Packham is a British eveningwear house founded in London in 1988 by the designer Jenny Packham. It is known for hand applied beading and sequins, and Catherine, Princess of Wales has worn at least eight of its dresses.
Where is Jenny Packham made?
Jenny Packham designs in London. The garments are made overseas, and the house names India and China as the country of make on its pieces.
Does Luxury Handbags ship Jenny Packham internationally?
Yes. Luxury Handbags ships Jenny Packham worldwide from our UAE and Australia hubs by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes are payable on import.
Last updated 14-Oct-26 | Curated & authenticated by Luxury Shoes
