Crepe Collection (page 4)

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

Summer patterned dresses 1929
Late 1920s evening dresses and blouse, with fashionable swirling patterns. Date: 1929

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove womens jackets 1928
Selection of jackets for bridge, lounging and for the house. 1928

Advert for Jays frocks 1937
Models wearing long dresess and picture hats, frock on the left, finely pintucked chiffon with fluted hem with diamante buttons, woman on right wearing floral crepe-de-chine evening gown. Date: 1937

Advert for Barri daytime dresses 1937
Two women wearing lunch dresses made from crepe print. Date: 1937

Advert for Jays womens blouses 1933
Women wearing long and short sleeved blouses, with different style collars. 1933

Frocks and accessories 1933
Two models wearing long spring crepe-de-chine printed dresses. Date: 1933

Janey Ironside wearing Ossie Clarke
Janey Ironside (1919-1979), Professor of Fashion at the Royal College of Art from 1956-1968. She pioneered understanding of fashion as an academic subject and among her students were Bill Gibb

Harrods advertisement Yves St Laurent inspired dress
Photograph taken from a Harrods advertisement. Dress is inspired by Yves St Laurent, designed exclusively for the store. The slender dress was made of moss crepe

Sixties fashion by Hardy Amies; the outfit is entitled Hot Stuff and comprises a geranium-red double-breasted coat (fabric by Petillault), with cape sleeves

Advert for Debenham & Freebody suits 1917
Crepe-de-chine suits, in good quailty silk. Coats cut in simple becoming lines, with ever high or sailor collar. 1917

Charlotte Rampling - british actress
Charlotte Rampling (1946- ), british actress, wearing her Avengers dress by Jean Caron. Date: 1966

Advert for Barkers of Kensington blouses 1918
Ninon blouse veiled over ivory ninon dainty trimmed with floral silk and finely hemstiched inset sleeves. Charming ninon blouse, veiled over ivory ninon and gold lace

Suffrage Demonstration N. U. W. S.s 1908
A souvenir of the Womens Suffrage March and Mass Meeting at the Albert Hall, Saturday, June 13, 1908. Gives details of the march from Embankment to the Albert Hall

A widows mourning dress, WW1
A becoming widows dress of dull black crepe de chine. The jupe is of black crepe, with an accordion-pleated tunic of crepe de chine

Dickins & Jones First World War advertisement
Advertisement for Dickins and Jones, the department store in Regent Street, London, advertising their rich, brocaded crepe shirts

Mourning fashion with parasol, WW1
A lady in mourning during the First World War carrying a parasol of black silk bordered with crepe. Date: 1915

Three society models by Madame Yevonde, wearing pique organdie and crepe. They are Countess Bosdari (right) in a Molyneux model, Countess de la Falaise (far left) in a Chanel creation

Hon. Sheila Berry by Madame Yevonde
The Hon. Sheila Berry by Madame Yevonde. Seen here modelling a dress of black crepe de Chine and a high-crowned hat with a nose-length veil

Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1938
Not a shadow of doubt ! Each stocking by Bear Brand ia as unblemished as its reoutation, and every bit as reliable! On the score of economy too, it may be said that a step in the right direction

Lingerie & nightwear, 1915
A page of intimate luxuries of crepe, ribbon and lace suggested including (top left), a Leewig petticoat with detachable flounces of net and ribbon from Charles Lee & Son, (top right)

Pyjamas suitable for Zeppelin raids, 1915
A not entirely sensible suggestion for smart pyjamas (of black crepe de chine trimmed with black and white ribbon) which would make the wearer presentable should they need to be seen in public at

Courtaulds waterproof crape for mourning, 1915
Advertisement for Courtaulds Waterproof crape, available in the usual firm finish, or in a soft finish. Ideal for fashionable mourning and obtained from the leading drapers of the world. Date: 1915

Advert for Jays negligees 1936
Exquisitely trimmed negligee. Left, rich satin trim with lace. Right, heavy crepe material with lace. Date: 1936

Liberty jumper
Jumper in hand-printed crepe de chine, with collar and facings of plain silk, from Libertys own works at Merton Abbey. Available in a variety of designs and colours, costing 3

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove teagowns 1917
Two graceful teagowns. 1917

Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1937
Confidence... Every woman desires that supreme self-assurance which only perfection in matters of details can give. 1937

Advert for Army & Navy bridal gown 1934
Ivory crepe satin bridal gown. The bodice and sleeves are embroidered entirely with silver bugles and diamate. Date: 1934

Advert for Barkers blouses 1914
Barkers of Kensington, With the object of keeping all our workrooms occupied and the staff fully employed during this period of stress we have cut over profits down to the extreme limit

Fashion for spring 1934
Two women wearing floral linen dressses, one with knife-pleated underskirt made from black marocain, detachable cape on the shoulders

Advert for Debenham & Freebody frocks 1917
A selection of afternoon dresses. 1917

Advert for Debenham & Freebody pyjamas and nightdresses 1934
Floral printed pyjamas and nightdresses, portrayed in pure silk, crepe-de-chine and wasing satin trimmed with dainty frill of plain georgette to tone. 1934

Fashion for summer 1934
Both women have three quarter length frocks made from printed crepe, frock on right has cowl-like drapery to the edge with knife-pleats. Light weight coats with frills to edging. Date: 1934

Fashion for winter 1934
Three women wearing vivid printed evening dresses, dress on the left made from crepe-de-chine draped neckline and frilled sleeves, tied at the back with a long sash

Canada, Quebec, Montreal. Typical Frence Canadian food, asparagus crepes with cheese sauce & pine nuts

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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.