Crepe Collection (page 2)

An evening gown from Chantal, Paris, 1925. Made of almond green crepe and soft tulle draperies on the skirt and steel and silver bead embroidery Date: 1925

Two outfits from Lucien Lelong, Paris, 1925 - one a coat trimmed with fox, the other a dance frock of crepe de chine trimmed with bands of silver, gold and ruby Date: 1925

Two gowns worn by actresses at the Poiniere Theatre, Paris, 1925 - the left worn by Mlle Marken is an emerald green crepe edged with silver rose voile

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 portrait of the American dancer Claire Luce, 1929 wearing a Lucien Lelong tiered black georgette crepe dance frock Date: 1929

Four costumes representing Maytime Modes. Suggestions for dancers both on and off the stage, 1928, Top left: sophisticated simplicity - a gown of black satin crepe

Christmas Day at the North Eastern Hospital 1904
Christmas Day in a childrens Goldsmiths Ward in North Eastern Hospital in Hackney Road, London. Showing a huge Christmas tree in the ward, decorated with stockings, crackers, dolls

Woman in linen dress looking at herself in the mirror. Robe de linon de fil. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Adrien Etienne Drian from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des

Woman in crepe-de-chine gown with cupid, 1913
Woman in crepe-de-chine gown with belt and bag embroidered with pearls. A cupid aims a love dart at her head. Robe de crepe de chine, sac et ceinture brodes de perles

Jewelry cockade and flexible rings designed by Morgan. Aigrette et bagues souples par Morgan. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des Modes

Porcelain designs for tableware, 1913
Porcelain designs for tableware from Saxe, Mennecy, Nymphenbourg and Wedgwood, 1913. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des Modes

Woman in white crepon dress with taffeta jacket and hat
Woman in white crepon dress with yellow taffeta jacket and hat. Robe de crepon blanc, casaque de taffetas soufre, bonnet de taffetas pekine

Young woman in dress of white crepe de chine, 1913
Young woman in dress of white crepe de chine decorated with black velvet in garden with roses on lattice. Robe de jeune fille en crepe de chine blanc et garnie de velours noirs

Woman in green wool suit with pet dogs, 1913
Woman in green wool suit with collar, belt and cuffs in yellow and grey taffeta check, walking with two dogs. Costume tailleur du matin en lainage vert-de-gris

Woman in crepe de chine dress, cape of otter and skunk fur
Woman in white crepe de chine dress, cape of otter and skunk fur lined with floral pattern, skull cap with plumes. Robe de crepe de chine blanc garnie de renard, manteau de loutre et skunks

Woman in violet velvet cape trimmed with fox fur, green suit
Woman in violet velvet cape trimmed with fox fur, suit of bottle-green woo, gaiters. Manteau de velours violet garni de renard naturel, tailleur de drap vert verre

Man in evening suit with white waistcoat and silk gaiters
Man in evening suit with white bowtie and waistcoat and silk gaiters. Habit de soiree, gilet de pique blanc, chausettes de soie blanche

Woman in taffeta dress with striped silk apron, holding a Chinese umbrella. Robe de taffetas et voile de soie raye. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in evening gown of ash blue satin with Irish lace. Manteau du soir en satin bleu cendre avec garnitures d Irlande. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in vest of Scottish silk vest, crepe cotton skirt
Woman sitting in armchair wearing a vest of Scottish silk vest, crepe cotton skirt, with a cat playing with her parasol. Veste de soie ecossaise, jupe de crepon de coton souris

Girl in dress of blue floral crepe du chine
Interior scene with mother and children, and girl in dress of blue floral crepe du chine. Robe de petite fille en crepe du chine bleu fleuri

Woman wearing an overcoat in blue French vicuna wool over a trouser suit, holding a top hat. Pardessus de vigogne bleu de France

Woman with shotgun in hunting outfit of green and tartan serge. Costume de chasse serge verte et ecossaise. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in country outfit of crepe-de-chine jacket and floral skirt. Robe de campagne, jaquette pilssee en crepe de chine eveque, jupe en crepe de chine a fleurs

Evening pyjama suit by Worth
An extremely glamorous pyjama du soir in black crepe with full, deceptive skirt front, and short wide-sleeved coat with black fox collar by Worth. Date: 1931

Summer suit by Molyneux
Black crepe de chine faced with white for a summer suit by Edward Molyneux. Worn with a white, belted blouse it is trimmed with an edging of tiny flowers cut out of the same material. Date: 1931

Fashion plate depicting a fan made from feathers, from Art, Gout, Beaute, 1921
CHT375182 Fashion plate depicting a fan made from feathers, from Art, Gout, Beaute, 1921, (pochoir print) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Woman in mourning dress of black taffeta, 1788
Woman in mourning dress of black taffeta, fichu of white Italian gauze, and bonnet-hat in white crepe. Handcoloured lithograph from Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times

Crepe ginger, Cheilocostus speciosus (Costus speciosus). Chromolithograph by J. Goffart after an illustration by A. Goossens from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1896

Woman of the Puster Valley, Tyrol, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a large crepe hat over a small muslin bonnet. The scissors and belt is a family heirloom passed from mother to daughter

Woman in a rumpled bonnet, 1783
Woman in a rumpled bonnet. Bonnet neglige. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from an Album of Fashionable Hairstyles of 1783, Suite des Coeffures a la Mode en 1783

Young lady in pink crepe-de-Chine pyjamas
Young lady wearing pink crepe-de-Chine pyjamas during the First World War period. Date: 1915

Fashion design by Schiaparelli, London, showing a satin Empire coat over an Etruscan dress of stencilled crepe. 1936

Beach suits of shantung and crepe
Extremely clever beach suits from Marshall and Snelgrove of Oxford Street. The ensemble on the left is a study in plain and printed shantung; the waistcoat strikes a new note

Victor G Ginn catalogue, Crepe Paper Party Hats. 1939

Evening frock 1905
Side-view of a woman wearing an evening frock made from crepe-de-chine, available from Shoolbred, department store. Date: 1905

Woman wearing teagown 1905
Woman wearing a long teagown in pale pink crepe-de-chine, almost transparent silky quality and a new soft spotted lace with little lattice work motifs sleeves, available at Marshall & Snelgrove s

Women theatre goer 1905
Woman wearing an attractive dainty theatre bodies of white ninon, threaded with scarves of old rose crepe de chine, sleeves are outlined by a finger-depth of dark fur. 1905

A Victorian die cut honeycomb Christmas card of Santa carrying a Christmas tree
3604496 A Victorian die cut honeycomb Christmas card of Santa carrying a Christmas tree and a sack of toys, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian die cut honeycomb greeting card of a woman holding a fan
3604494 A Victorian die cut honeycomb greeting card of a woman holding a fan and sitting on a chair with a man behind her, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Fashion designs for visitors to art galleries by Paul Poiret and Philippe et Gaston
CHT392210 Fashion designs for visitors to art galleries by Paul Poiret and Philippe et Gaston, from the magazine Art, Gout, Beaute, 1925 (colour litho) by French School

Weaver and Mercer, John Crozier, trade card (engraving)
984027 Weaver and Mercer, John Crozier, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weaver and Mercer, John Crozier)

Woman in English capote hat holding a fan, 1797 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986497 Woman in English capote hat holding a fan, 1797 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Woman in English capote hat holding a fan, 1797)

A Victorian die cut honeycomb valentine card of one cupid balancing on the shoulders of
3604498 A Victorian die cut honeycomb valentine card of one cupid balancing on the shoulders of another trying to post a letter, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Black beaded dress designed by Zelda Wynn and worn by Ella Fitzgerald, late 1940s
Ella Jane Fitzgerald (1917-1996) was an African-American jazz singer, sometimes referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and Lady Ella

Crepe Bonnet, c. 1938. Creator: Francis Law Durand
Crepe Bonnet, c. 1938

Jumpsuit worn by Diahann Carroll on the television show Julia, 1968-1971
Jumpsuit worn by Diahann Carroll as the character Julia Baker on the television show " Julia." The jumpsuit is a halter with a large bow in the front and wide legs

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"Captivating Crepe: A Timeless Fabric Design" Step back in time to the Art Gout Beaute era of 1924, where crepe fabric designs took center stage. From handbag adverts for Army and Navy to stunning ensembles dressed by Chantal, this versatile material left a lasting impression. In 1911, suffragettes proudly paraded during the Coronation Procession, donning crepe outfits as a symbol of their fight for equality. The elegance continued with daytime attire crafted by fashion icons Drecoll, Poiret, and Jenny - three names synonymous with sophistication. As the sun dipped below the horizon, afternoon dresses by Poiret and Drecoll showcased the ethereal beauty of crepe. Its flowing texture gracefully draped over women's silhouettes like delicate petals on a crape myrtle tree (Lagerstromia indica). Printed Fortnum & Mason dresses designed exclusively for Riviera casinos added an element of glamour to any soirée. Meanwhile, Gorringes' advert from 1928 highlighted how crepe effortlessly elevated women's clothing choices. Even during challenging times like World War II, crepe remained resilient. A cruising suit circa 1940 demonstrated its durability while maintaining style and grace amidst uncertainty. No outfit was complete without stockings that exuded luxury; Bear Brand's advert from 1933 emphasized how perfectly crepe complemented these accessories. Whether it be fabric design or its presence in advertisements throughout history, one thing is certain - crepe has stood the test of time as a symbol of timeless elegance and refined taste.