Chic Collection

Chemstrand - Woollen vest top - Model: Pattie Boyd
Client: Chemstrand - Woollen striped vest top - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot: November 17, 1965. Date: 1965

Chemstrand - Woollen striped vest top - Pattie Boyd
Client: Chemstrand - Woollen striped vest top - Model Pattie Boyd - Shoot: November 17, 1965. Date: 1965

Client: Chemstrand - White Dress - Model Pattie Boyd
Client: Chemstrand - Woollen White Dress - Model Pattie Boyd - Shoot: November 17, 1965. Date: 1965

Art Deco lady with lipstick
Striking illustration showing a lady wearing a dramatic black hat with veil, together with red beads and a flamboyant turned up collar, about to apply vivid red lipstick

Raffles Hotel, Singapore, South East Asia

The Monseigneur - Londons latest chic restaurant
Evening at The Monseigneur, a fashionable London restaurant, with diners watching a cabaret performance. The Monseigneur Restaurant was one of three main hot spots for dance music in the 1930s

Gebrauchsgraphik front cover April 1930
Front cover of Gebrauchsgraphik, the journal of international advertising art featuring an elegant woman in a black suit and hat sitting in a whiteh tub chair

Tatler front cover, May 1962
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a model wearing typical 1960s makeup. The lipstick is Cardinal by Lancome and the dramatic eyes use spangled Pailettes D Or and turquoise eyeshadow by Perle Dore

Fashion for 1956
A bolero and dress of lightweight wool georgette with all accessories from Debenham and Freebody, is a spring winner. The bolero

Chanel Skater 1929
A chic skater is dressed for it by Chanel

Christmas Frocks 1935
Eight chic xmas party frocks. One has a distinct Classical Grecian influence. Broad belts, corsages and puffed sleeves are also fashionable

Good bye and Thank You ! Mind my make-up- illustration from la Vie Parisienne, 1918 (litho)
3029674 Good bye and Thank You ! Mind my make-up- illustration from la Vie Parisienne, 1918 (litho) by Martin, Charles (1884-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Au Revoir et Merci)

Advert for Raoul Shoe Company 1912
French footwear, womens shoes for all occasions, street, town, seaside, tennis, walking, evening and court. 1912

1960s woman by David Wright
A woman wearing a salmon pink blouse and white pencil skirt with a typical 1960s bouffant hair style by David Wright, best know for his pin-ups during the 1940s and 50s. c.1960

Jaeger advertisement, 1956
Advertisement for quintessential British fashion brand, Jaeger showing two smart but casual looks in Bedford cord and cashmere. Date: 1956

Fashion illustration by David Wright, 1930s
Fashion illustration by David Wright, better known for his pin-up girls during World War II, featuring two elegant women wearing chic outfits for the outdoors. Date: c.1935

Woman in white wool dress with pink trim losing her hat
Woman in white wool dress with pink trim, belt of crocheted roses, losing her hat in the wind. Robe de drap blanc borde d un ourlet couleur de rose, ceinture des roses en crochet

Lady golfer (1928)
A lady golfer in a chic outfit surveys the sky after hitting the ball, while a group of admiring fellow golfers appear suitably impressed

Kangol advertisement 1956
Advertisement for Kangol hats showing three chic, elegant women wearing Kangol hats (of course) at an event, possibly a private view at an art gallery

Raoul Shoe Company 1912
Chic Parisian footwear offered for sale in Regent St featuring a brogue shoe, fancy top boot, seaside shoe, French shoes and court shoe

Richard I / Chic Cheval
RICHARD I, THE LIONHEART English King on horseback in crusading garb

Woman in swimming costume up to her ankles in the sea on a beach holding a crab. Costume de bain
5893045 Woman in swimming costume up to her ankles in the sea on a beach holding a crab. Costume de bain. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in ball gown of coral taffeta with silk ruffles. Robe de bal en taffetas corail a volants de gaze de soie. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by H

Chic Vs False Chic 1914
True chic - elegant young woman wears the latest fashion to good advantage: hobble skirt & long belted fur trimmed jacket, the skirts of which create a tunic & a fur muff. Date: 1914

Harrods advertisement Yves St Laurent dress
Advertisement for London department store, Harrods, featuring a knee length, long-sleeved shift dress designed by Yves St Laurent but made in London exclusively for Harrods

Cartoon, Waitress, WW1
Cartoon, Waitress, showing a pretty young woman in a white apron serving a beer to a French soldier in uniform. Date: 1915

Mother of the Bride fashion by drawn by Barbara Hulanicki
A dress and coat in delicate emerald wild silk as a suggested wedding ensemble for a mother of the bride, with a low, swathed neckline and bow at the waist of the dress and dramatic full coat

Platinum Blonde Flapper
A typical flapper with platinum blonde bobbed hair, green eye-shadow, rouge and pencil thin eyebrows. She wears emerald and diamond bangles, ear-rings & beads

Elsa Schiaparelli and daughter Gogo at Monte Carlo
Elsa Schiaparelli (1890 - 1973), Italian fashion designer, pictured on holiday at Monte Carlo in the company of her daughter, Gogo. Date: 1938

Client: John Craig - White woollen dress - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot date: March 12, 1964 Date: 1964

Client: Rhona Roy - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot on February 13, 1964 (3/3). The first shoot with the iconic 1960s model by Nancy Sandys Walker

Client: John Marks - Model: Celia Hammond - shoot date: April 13, 1965 Date: 1965

Chemstrand - White Woollen dress - Model Pattie Boyd
Client: Chemstrand - White Woollen dress - Model Pattie Boyd - Shoot: November 17, 1965. Date: 1965

Model Pattie Boyd - Black dress with white collar and cuffs - client unknown. Date: circa 1965

George Newnes - Flair Magazine - Pattie Boyd
Client: George Newnes - Promotion for Flair Magazine - Rhona Roy Dress - Model Pattie Boyd - February 13, 1964. Date: 1964

Client: George Newnes - Rhona Roy Dress - Pattie Boyd
Client: George Newnes - Promotion for Flair Magazine - Rhona Roy Dress - Model Pattie Boyd - February 13, 1964. Date: 1964

Client: John Craig - White Blouse - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot: March 12, 1964. Date: 1964

Model Celia Hammond - white sweater and dark floral-print skirt Date: circa 1963

White blouse and dark floral pattern skirt - Model possibly Celia Hammond Date: circa 1964

Client: Rhona Roy - Model: Celia Hammond - Shoot date: April 13, 1965 Date: 1965

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - chic, smart suit with silk collar and pocket trim, accessorised with small leather gloves and a tall hat Date: circa late 1960s

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - chic and simple mini dress Date: circa late 1960s

Chic model in shirtwaister dress
Chic model with tied-back hair, a shirtwaister dress with revere collar and belt, leather gloves, handbag and multiple strings of pearls. Date: circa 1959

Client: John Craig - White Blouse - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot: March 12, 1964. Date: 1964

Confessions by Camera, Ms Charles Sweeny
Page from The Sketch, part of a series entitled, Confessions by Camera. This one features Mrs Charles Sweeny, former deb of the year and it girl

Eleanor Boardman - American silent era Movie Actress
Eleanor Boardman (1898-1991) - American Movie Actress of the Silent Era. Married American Movie Director King Wallis Vidor (1926-1931)

Afternoon dress with formal culottes in black and red satin embroidered with gold, and afternoon coat in blue velvet 1920s women's fashions by Philippe et Gaston

French gentleman in top hat, long coat with horizontal pockets, boots. Redingote a poches horizontales. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pierre-Charles Baquoy after a fashion plate by Horace

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Step into the world of chic with these captivating images from different eras. The Art Deco lady with her perfectly painted lips exudes timeless elegance, a symbol of sophistication that transcends time. As we delve further, we find ourselves at The Monseigneur, London's latest chic restaurant, where opulence and style merge seamlessly. Turning back the pages of history, Gebrauchsgraphik's front cover in April 1930 showcases bold design choices that epitomize the essence of chic. David Wright's portrayal of a woman putting on lipstick captures the allure and mystique associated with this simple act. The Tatler front cover from May 1962 transports us to an era when glamour reigned supreme. Raffles Hotel stands as a testament to luxury and refinement, attracting those seeking an indulgent escape from reality. Fashion for 1956 takes center stage as designers push boundaries while maintaining an air of sophistication. Chanel Skater in 1929 revolutionized fashion by combining sportiness with high-end couture – a true embodiment of chic. Christmas Frocks in 1935 bring festive cheer alongside impeccable style choices. Even an advertisement for Raoul Shoe Company in 1912 manages to capture our attention through its elegant presentation. Moving forward to the swinging sixties, David Wright portrays a confident woman who embodies the spirit of this transformative decade. And finally, we encounter a woman on a beach holding a crab; her handcoloured pochoir etching reflects both whimsy and grace – proof that even amidst leisurely moments by the sea, one can maintain their sense of chicness effortlessly. These glimpses into various aspects of life throughout history remind us that "chic" is not just about trends or brands but rather an attitude - it is about embracing individuality while exuding confidence and grace no matter what era you find yourself in.