Crepe Collection (page 3)

Five fashions from the 1960s. From l-r: Sleeveless plum and mustard contrasting wool crepe dress by Tony Armstrong; Long-sleeved black voile dress with white paving stone pattern from Wallis; Printed

Advertisement for Bear Brand superfine Stockings. Date: 1936

Mourning dress, British, 1894-95. Creator: Unknown
Mourning dress, British, 1894-95. [Worn by Queen Victoria.]

Mourning dress, British, 1894. Creator: Unknown
Mourning dress, British, 1894. [Worn by Queen Victoria.]

Fashions for April, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for April, 1844. A cachemire Turban-cap. A crape dress, trimmed with satin ribbons. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Fashion page adverts April 1937
Two fashion adverts for Dickins & Jones, Ltd, modelling the latest short sleeved blouses and Debenham & Freebody, modelling a petit black crepe evening gown with cherry belt. Date: 1937

LITTLE GIRLS DRESSES
Two little girls in attractive dresses. The one on the left is in two shades of blue and white. The one on the right in green wool crepe. Note the jacket effect on the bodice. Date: circa 1930

GIRLS PARTY FROCK
A fair-haired girl with long plaits wears a pretty party dress in salmon-pink crepe ornamented with frills and smocking. Date: 1930s

Mourning dress of mother and child, 1809, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Mourning dress of mother and child, of black cashmere with scarf drapery of crepe; childs cap of white mull with black ribbon, 1809, (1937)

Black crepe hat with silk Chrysanthemum and mourning veil, 1915
Black hat with a silk Chrysanthemum and mourning veil, 1915. A print from Le Flambeau (the Torch), 18th September 1915

Womans wrap with crepe hem and silk veil, 1915. A print from Le Flambeau (the Torch), 18th September 1915

Royal Wedding 1947. Bridesmaid and Going-Away outfit
Princess Elizabeths going-away outfit; a love-in-the-mist blue crepe dress with a coat in velours cloth to match and a high bonnet beret in blue felt of the same shade trimmed with ostrich feather

Arab Club House draped crepe black flags day
The Arab Club House draped with crepe and black flags on day of Lord Balfours arrival in Jerusalem, 1925. 1925, Israel

Advert for Lillywhites summer sports clothing 1930
Fashions for all summer sports, available at Lillywhites, Piccadilly. 1930

Dresses by Philippe et Gaston fashions, depicting elegant people in the Ruhl Hotel, Nice. 1929

Womens clothes 1935
Page from a fashion catalogue for older women styles. Date: 1935

Charlotte Rampling in Jean Varon
Actress Charlotte Rampling (born 1946) pictured in her Avengers dress by Jean Varon (designed by British designer John Bates), black and white crepe

Diana Rigg wearing SWAPL jacket, Roter advertisement
Actress Diana Rigg in an advertisement for South West African Persian Lamb wearing a jacket in said fabric. Left hand side shows an advertisement for Roter

Dress by Ginger Group - Mary Quant, 1965
A khaki crepe dress, severely simple, stitched in white, with shiny brass buttons from Mary Quants Ginger Group. Date: 1965

Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1934
Bear Brand crepe luxury stockings. " Hallo... long distance? oh, lo darling.. sweet of you to ring me.. you ll be be back for christmas... marvellous... what do I want?

Three summer outfits by Molyneux, Doucet and Paul Poiret
Three fashionable young ladies in summer daytime outfits. On the left, dress and jacket in mauve crepe, with matching ostrich feathers, by Molyneux

Three ladies in evening dresses by Paul Poiret and Beer
Three fashionable ladies in evening dresses. On the left, violet, gold and black with a pleated crepe de chine hem, and a large gold fan, by Paul Poiret

White crepe evening frock, by Gordon Conway
Fashion plate by Gordon Conway, showing an elegant evening gown in heavy white crepe with a princess line skirt matched with a white chiffon-velvet wrap trimmed with white fox fur

New Crepe-paper Rope weaving projects, 1914 Date: 1914

An Original Boudoir Pyjama
Advertisement for a womens three-piece cr갥 -de-Chine pyjama suit by Marshall and Snelgrove of Verre Street and Oxford Street, London. 1928

Asprey tennis dress advertisement
A tennis frock of crepe de chine from Asprey of Bond Street, London. 1930

Milwata race-coat of proofed cr갥 de chine trimmed with calf-skin patterned velvet. 1927

Woman wearing evening clock 1916
Woman wearing white eveing cloak, with silver embroidered white velvet sleeves and white fox. Lined throughout with cherry-coloured crepe de chine. Date: 1916

Childrens fashions, 1930s
Charming fashions for little people from Taylour-Smiths of Conduit Street. The bonnet and coat pictured are of angora cloth trimmed with crepe de chine while the frock on the right

Stylish women wearing different headgear from Edelle
Five stylish women wearing the following outfits from Edelle, 30, New Bond Street: hat and scarf to match of crepe de chine embroidered in cardinal red (left top)

Young lady wearing a ball grown from Miss Slater Ltd
A young stylish lady wearing a ball grown in Green and Flame Georgette with Flame crepe-de-chine underskirt draped in front. From Miss Slater Ltd. 12, Clifford Street, London. Date: 1924

French fashion plate -- two women in silk dresses and feathered hats. 19th century

Elegant dresses for dining 1912
Four women wearing fashionable high waist tunic dining dresses. Date: 1912

Edwardian women wearing teagowns 1905
Teagowns for lounging in and receiving friends. Lemon tunic with black velvet belt, a lace coat with short puff sleeves. High neckline gown made from crepe de chine and wrap-around chiffon coat

Advert for Peter Robinsons nightdresses 1916
Crepe de chine and silk nightdresses. 1916

Dresses by Marcel Rochas fashions 1930
Dresses by Marcel Rochas fashions, showing three elegant women in leisurewear at the Lido. 1930

Advertisement for Mag Helly fashions, showing an elegant woman in a white outfit in a garden setting. 1929

Advertisement for Lenief fashions, showing two elegant women on the Croisette in Cannes. 1929

Two women wearing afternoon dresses 1926
Two women wearing afternoon dresses, (left), black crepe de chine and Moroccan trimmed with white pearls by Jean Patou. (Right) v-neck striped dress with belt around hips by Paul Poiret. 1926

Advert for Debenham & Freebody undergarments 1915
Danity negligees, tea frocks and dressing gowns. 1915

Hon Mrs Richard Norton wearing a Schiaparelli outfit, 1937
Mrs Richard Norton modelling an enchanting ensemble from Schiaparelli, which consists of a short, fitted jacket of tweed in a dull shade of pink and a dress of brown wool with a sleeveless bodice

French womens fashion 1926
Three-piece blue and white afternoon dress in crepe by Worth. Chiffon sun dress by Bernard. Date: 1926

Advert for Debenham & Freebody autumn blouses 1915
Inexpensive new autumn high collar blouses for women in 1915. 1915

Summer skirt and jacket by Elsa Schiaparelli
Illustration of a summer skirt and jacket designed by Elsa Schiaparelli, in black crepe, tight to the hips, cunningly folded across the front, a violin ornament at the high throat

Smart womens blouses 1935
Page from a fashion catalogue showing different styles of smart womens blouses, from square neck, short sleeves, big wooden buttons, draped neckline and frills. Date: 1935

Christmas Crackers / 1930S
Crepe paper crackers with cartoon labels Date: 1930s

Elegant Evening Dress
Back view of a dress in heavy crepe-satin with gored skirt trimmed with skunk fur at the hem & with an unusual segmented back detail to the bodice with triangular shaped voids. Date: 1930s

Advert for Le Crepe de Sante underwear 1906
Le Crepe de Sante - elastic and spongey - is the ideal undergarment for elegant ladies who are concerned with their health 1906

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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.