Fashions Collection (#9)

A boudoir suit by Jean Patou, Paris, 1926 of black velvet and ruffles of cream georgette for Mlle Cartier Date: 1926

A range of Parisian fashions, 1926 from Elspeth Champcommunal, Bechoff, Suzanne Francois, Lucien Leong, Louise Boulenger, and Bernard et Cie Date: 1926

A smoking dress by Brandt, Paris, 1926 of lame and morocain Date: 1926

Three travelling oufits, Paris, 1926 from Beer, Amy Linker and Martial et Armand Date: 1926

A trio of summer dresses sketched by Soulie ideal for any fashionable plage, Paris, 1926 Date: 1926

A summer scene showing Paris fashions at a piano recital, Paris, 1920s. Sketch by Hemjic. Fashions from Alice Bernard, Max, Blanche Lebouvier and Bernard et Cie Date: 1926

Some ideas for summer beach wear - bathing dresses, wraps and caps, 1926 Date: 1926

Three outfits from Paul Caret designed specifically for unpredicatable weather, Paris, 1926 Date: 1926

Advert for Celanese underwear, London, 1926 Date: 1926

A frock by Chantal worn by Princess Schakhovskay, Paris, 1926 Date: 1926

A tweed coat from Amy Linker, Paris, 1926 Date: 1926

Sketches of three dress offerings from Paris, 1926
Sketches of three dress offerings from Bernard et Cie, Paris, 1926. Top left a cape, centre a dress of Kasha and top right a dress of crepe de chine Date: 1926

A sketch of three summer frocks by Soulie, 1926 Date: 1926

A bathing beauty wearing a bathing suit and wrap from Selfridges, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Two outfits from Patou for Suzanne Lenglen, Paris, 1926 Date: 1926

Three summer frocks suitable for a day at the races, Paris, 1926 Date: 1926

Two summer frocks from Patou for Suzanne Lenglen, Paris, 1926 Date: 1926

Three dresses from Lanvin illustrating the widening of the skirt, Paris, 1926 Date: 1926

Three gowns from the Parisian couturier Bernard et Cie, Paris, 1926 illustrating the use of the flare Date: 1926

Advert for womens model bags or handbags from Woollands, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Travelling feminine fashions for a trip to Scotland, 1926 Date: 1926

Fashion fancies of the moment from Woolland Bros
Fashion fancies of the moment from Wolland Bros, Harrods (evening wrap in ruby red georgette) and Debenham and Freebody (a bathing suit), London, 1926 Date: 1926

Advert for the Parisian couturier Bernard et Cie, Paris, 1926 Date: 1926

Advert for a French fashion ensemble called Le Chic on sale at Harrods, London, 1926 featuring a fashion threesome called Le Chic comprising jumper

Outdoor wear for women. Date: 1926

Taking his word for it by John Hassall, motoring fashions
" Come and let me introduce you to Lady Diana. Prettiest girl in London, old chap@. A satire on Edwardian motoring fashions from the drawing board of John Hassall

Viva Paris. Pierre Cardins suit in white wool gabardine (by Fournier) single-breasted with an officer collar and a front panel of semi-circular cutouts

Page from The Sketch reporting on a midnight party / fashion show put on by designer Victor Stiebel. The party was attended by a number of notable movers

Fashions in the Palais-Royal Gardens, 1837. Woman in dress with wide skirt, fur-trim pardessus coat, large bonnet. Man in paletot coat and top hat. Jardin du Palais-Royal has rows of trees

A sentimental walk in the Abbey of Longchamps, 1836. Woman in dress with wide-bell skirt and narrow sleeves, beret. Man in top hat, coat and pants. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Fashionable guests at a masquerade ball, 1800. Woman in medival headdress, man in hussar uniform, man in striped breeches and bicorn, woman in mask and hooded habit. An opera ball, Year VIII, 1800

German fashions of the late 15th century from Matthaus Schwarzs Book of Clothes, Trachtenbuch. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Italian fashions of the late 15th century. A noblewoman from a carpet now in Corpus Domini, Rome. A Roman soldier with pike from a fresco in the library of the Basilica of Siena

Italian noble youth fashions from the late 15th century. They wear doublet and hose with many cutout panels, slits and slashes. From an oil painting by Bernardo Pinturicchio

Italian mens fashions from the late 15th century. Nobleman in fur-lined tunic over hose and boots, left, from Saint Barbara by Matteo di Giovanni in the Basilica of San Domenico, Siena

Childrens Fashions, boy and two girls Childrens Fashions, boy and two girls
Childrens Fashions, boy and two girls -- for schooltime or playtime. 1926

Tweed suit and coat
Pattern from MABS FASHIONS depict two women modelling tweed suits and matching coats for Autumn wear. Date: circa 1930s

Cocktail dress
Pattern for Art Deco style cocktail dress from MABS FASHIONS. Yellow georgette dress with maribou trimmed accordion pleated skirt and diamante belt and shoulder strap. Date: 1924

Party dress
Pattern for Art Deco style party dress from MABS FASHIONS. Frosty effect satin and georgette dress with swansdown headress and pom-poms. Artist: Anon. Date: 1924

Travellers Joys, the right clothes for the journey, 1950
Travellers Joys: the Right Clothes for the Journey. Talking to driver F.W. Page, who leans from the cab of a West of England express, the girl on the left is wearing Jaegers pure camel hair top coat

Paris & London Fashions, Autumn & Winter 1856
Advertisement, Paris and London Womens Fashions for Autumn and Winter 1856. 1856

Advert, s L Prima Donna Corsets
Advert fors L Prima Donna Corsets, available at a range of department stores. 1897

Advert, Janet Walker, Womens Fashions
Advert for Janet Walker, Regent Street, London, Womens Fashions, Spring Costume, Walker Knickerbockers. 1897

Early Victorian womens fashions
A range of early Victorian womens fashions. 1897

Advert, C Bond & Son, Hair designers and Hairdressers
Advert, C Bond & Son, Artistic Hair Designers and Court Hairdressers, New Bond Street, London. 1897

French and English women in similar fashions
Mutual borrowing of fashions between French and English women, early 19th century. Both wear identical style bonnets, frilled dresses, shawls and spencer jackets

English fashions and military uniforms, 1815. One woman on the right wears French-influenced fashions, while talking with a hussar and dragoon

French fashions and English uniforms, 1815. Two French courtesans in white frilled dresses are approached by English soldiers, dragoons and hussars

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"Fashions through the Ages: From Tango to Swinging Styles" Step back in time and explore the ever-evolving world of fashions. In 1912, Argentina gifted us with the passionate Tango dance, igniting a fiery revolution on the dance floor. Meanwhile, fashionistas eagerly awaited Fashions for 1954, anticipating new trends that would set hearts ablaze. Les Laines Bisanne wool company poster showcased luxurious fabrics that enveloped individuals in warmth and elegance. Louis Vuitton's advert enticed travelers with their exquisite accessories and trunks, promising style even on far-flung adventures. Marcel Vertes' watercolor painting captured the essence of Tango's allure, bringing its vibrant energy to life on canvas. Social/Cup Day at Ascot became an annual spectacle where fashion enthusiasts paraded their finest attire while sipping champagne and placing bets. Amidst this fashionable frenzy, a woman found solace in her book - a reminder that fashion is not just about appearances but also personal expression. Fashions for a Coronation Summer in 1953 celebrated regal elegance as monarchs ascended to power. Elspeth Phelps' advertisement from the 1920s transported us to an era of flappers and jazz age glamour. Ladies by Sea in France embraced seaside chic with breezy dresses and wide-brimmed hats under sunny skies. A lady wearing a Spencer jacket exuded sophistication during times when modesty was highly valued. Swinging Fashions circa 1810 brought forth daring silhouettes adorned with ruffles and feathers - proof that fashion has always pushed boundaries throughout history. From tango rhythms to royal coronations, these glimpses into past fashions remind us of our timeless desire for self-expression through clothing choices. As we continue our journey through time, let us embrace each era's unique styles while creating our own fashionable legacy.