Chic Collection (page 18)

1960s fashion, courtship wearing John Cavanagh suit
A girl wearing a John Cavanagh suit of soft, feather-weight tweed by Otterburn Mills in a mixture of pale grey and white. The jacket is double-breasted with a rolled collar set away from the neck

Pierre Cardin suit, 1960
A suit by Pierre Cardin in red wool with its stark lines emphasising the hip line. It is teamed with a tobacco brown straw hat and gloves. Date: 1960

Camel coloured suit, 1962
A career suit in camel-coloured jersey and Triconyl, worn with a cravat blouse and piping in nutmeg brown by Garlaine Tricosa. Photographed in Manhattan, New York. Date: 1962

Parisian Racegoer
A chic Parisienne watches the race through her binoculars. Date: 1900

GOLD DUST GERTIE, 1931. Chic Johnson (1891-1962) and Ole Olsen (1892-1965) in a scene from the 1931 film, Gold Dust Gertie

1927 by Lewis Baumer
A quintessentially twenties young woman with an Eton crop, a short skirt and a cigarette holder, posed nonchalantly by a stylised picture of Adam and Eve hanging on the wall

Britannia and Eve front cover, March 1951
Front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine featuring an elegant 1950s woman wearing a brown patterned dress, a string of pearls and an elaborate straw raffia hat trimmed with flowers

Harrods advertisement for jumper suits
A Harrods advertisement for jumper suits in artificial silk milanese. The jumper has a check design, and the skirt is pleated. Only six guineas

Gebrauchsgrafik fashion
Graphic and stylised art deco fashion images with women wearing dresses typical of 1930 and with cropped or shingled hair

Picking flowers in the 1930s
A woman in a chic outfit of beanie hat, shorts and belted coat picks flag irises in marshy countryside

Woman poses on boat, 1930s
A woman sits between a shiny brass horn and a polished rear view mirror wearing a chic outfit of shorts, striped blouse, white cap and court shoes on the deck of her boat at Rochester in Kent

Anglers glut
A woman in a very chic outfit for fishing (blouse, cardigan, shorts, white shoes and crocheted beanie hat) sits with her rod beside a pile of fish

1930s lady picking brambles
A picture of a lady in a rather chic ensemble of shorts, blouse, sandals and beanie hat, in garden looking as if she is perhaps picking blackberries or dealing with a few weeds

Britannia and Eve, July 1934
Front cover illustration featuring a woman with a smart bobbed hair style and large eyes, wearing a coat or shirt with a large collar

Anita Loos by Olive Snell
Portrait of Anita Loos (1888 - 1981), American screenwriter, journalist, novelist and producer, most famous for writing the novel on which the film " Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" was based

Spring suit, 1956
A sleeveless square necked slim dress with a boxy jacket made from the finest mens grey and white pinpoint suiting. Worn with a red calf belt, the outfit costs 40 guineas from Harrods

Elegant travel, 1956
The ideal travel coat - loose, comfortable and roomy enough to go over any suit; two toned, light-grey checked tweed - raglan deep sleeved with curved cuffs and hemline

Bystander Riviera Number
Art deco style front cover of The Bystander magazines Riviera number featuring a glamorous, blonde woman with chic, waved hair and a pink hat and suit against a background of blue skies

The Pre-Catelan Club, Paris, 1924
Illustration showing the interior of the chic Parisian night-club, the Pre-Catelan, 1924. Ladies and gentlemen, in formal evening attire, are shown dining and dancing against a backdrop of trees

Tres chic
Autumn fashions featuring a pink and black dress, and a wide-brimmed hat which the wearer admires in a mirror

Red Costume 1935
Bright poppy red costume of skirt & jacket with invisible front fastenings & black astrakan border & cravat style collar. A diaper shaped hat perches atop her blonde hair

Elegant Lady and Car
An elegant lady and her car

Typical five foot way in Chinatown, Singapore, South East Asia

Rain storm, Little India, Singapore, South East Asia

Kerbau Road, Little India, Singapore, South East Asia

Colourful shutters, Chinatown, Singapore, South East Asia

Shutters and windows in Chinatown, Singapore, South East Asia

Windows and shutters in Amoy Street, Chinatown, Singapore, South East Asia

Statue of Sir Stamford Raffles outside the Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore, South East Asia

Girl with Gloves & Hoop
A young girl ready to bowl her hoop, wrapped up warm in gloves and a very chic hat

Gas Fire 1960S
The ultimate in modern chic - a coal-effect gas fire with marble effect surround! This lucky woman warms herself by it with her cat, a sherry and reel-to-reel tape player

Dog-Walking Chic 1937
Spanish dog-walkers preamble in the park. Styles include a check jacket & waistcoat & a short sleeved jacket worn over a frock. A pink butterfly print dress catches the eye

Cocktail Chic 1937
Spanish fashions for sunny afternoons in cocktail bars: black self-sriped jacket and pleated skirt, trousers and collarless jacket, grey check jacket with over-stitching

Silver Fox Coat 1939
A Fourrures Halifax model: a short, silver fox fur coat lined in black silk cut to curve round the hips. Worn with a bag shaped cap wired to create a striking shape

Astrakhan Trim Coat 30S
An unusual coat in bottle green wool with wrap-over front & full sleeves. The bodice, pointed cuffs & angular collar are in grey astrakhan. Jonelle of Paris

Lady and Etagere
A lady admires her appearance in the mirror which stands on the top shelf of her etagere, which is otherwise filled with ornaments of dubious chic

Town & Country Costumes
Urban elegance confronts rustic simplicity - a London couple in the height of fashion meet a country bumpkin and his girl whose smartness cannot match their chic

Orczy - Candlesticks
THE EMPERORs CANDLE-STICKS a Scarlet Pimpernel novel. Gay, chic Vienna was en fete

French Oyster Woman - 2
A parqueuse d huitres - oyster gatherer - of Cap Ferret, near Arcachon in south- west France. Her shoes may lack Parisian chic but are eminently practical

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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.