Derlanger Collection

Pink Tips
A watercolour painting which portrays a dancing woman, wearing a very minimalistic skirted costume and an elaborate headpiece, upon a field of flowers. Date: circa 1919

Memphis Blue
A watercolour painting of an woman, standing in an elegant pose, while wearing a very decorative dress. Date: circa 1918

Pink and Black
A watercolour painting portraying a woman, elegantly stood in a pose, wearing a translucent dress. Date: 1917

Mrs Leo d'Erlanger, studio fashion portrait in hat and gloves. With description, Mrs Leo d'Erlanger, who is an American by birth, is easily one of the most beautiful women in London to-day

Edythe A. Baker (1899 - 1971), American boogie-woogie pianist, wife of Gerard (" Pop" ) d Erlanger. Date: 1927

Page from The Tatler featuring a photograph of a group at the 8th birthday part of the Master of Carnegie, son of Lord and Lady Maud Carnegie (formerly Princess Maud of Fife)

Mrs Gerard D Erlanger at Biarritz
Mrs Gerard D Erlanger, formerly the pianist Egythe Baker, pictured underneath a parasol at Biarritz. Date: 1932

Princess de Faucigny Lucigne at costume ball, Venice
Princess Jean-Louis de Faucigny-Lucinge, formerly Miss Liliane (Baba) d Erlanger, in her costume as water at a costume ball given by her mother

Lady Diana Cooper as a china figure, Venice, 1926
Lady Diana Cooper, formerly Lady Diana Manners, in her china costume which she intended to wear to Baroness D Erlangers Ball at the Fenice Theatre in Venice

A Lido Reflection by Tony Wysard
A gathering of society at the Venice Lido, at a party given by Elsa Maxwell. Left to right are: Serge Lifar, Miss Elsa Maxwell, Lady Abdy, the Baroness d Erlanger and her daughter

Princess Jean-Louis de Faucigny-Lucinge
Princess Jean Faucigny-Lucinge, formerly Miss Liliane (Baba) d Erlanger, only daughter of Baron and Baroness d Erlanger. She married Prince Jean Louis Faucigny-Lucinge in 1923

The 1958 Season - Debutantes to make their curtsey
Double page spread from The Tatler magazines Debutante number, 1958, significant in that it was the final year debutantes were presented to royalty at court

Sketch cover - Mrs Gerald D erlanger (Edythe Baker)
Front cover of The Sketch featuring a portrait of Edythe A. Baker (1899 1971), American boogie-woogie pianist, wife of Gerard (" Pop" ) d Erlanger, pictured by society artist, Olive Snell

A portrait of Charlotte D Erlanger, society debutante, 1922 Date: 1922

Air Transport Auxiliary pilots in front of an Avro Anson. From left: Flt Capt R. Vincent, Capt F. White, Cdre Gerald DErlanger, Commanding Officer; Flt Capt Stewart Keith Jopp, Capt G

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"Derlanger: A Captivating Blend of Pink Tips and Memphis Blue" Step into the world of Derlanger, where elegance meets vibrancy in a mesmerizing fusion of pink and black. Inspired by the timeless beauty of Mrs Leo d'Erlanger, an American-born enchantress who captivated London's high society with her grace and charm. In this 1958 season, debutantes eagerly prepare to make their curtsey, adorned in exquisite gowns that mirror the sophistication embodied by Mrs Gerald D Erlanger. The sketch cover featuring Edythe Baker, an accomplished boogie-woogie pianist from America, adds a touch of musical allure to this captivating tale. As we turn the pages of The Tatler magazine, we are transported to a magical moment captured at an 8th birthday party. The photograph showcases a group radiating joy and laughter under the watchful eye of Mrs Gerard D Erlanger at Biarritz. Venturing further into our journey through time and space, we encounter Princess de Faucigny Lucigne at a magnificent costume ball in Venice. Her regal presence shines amidst opulent surroundings reminiscent of Lady Diana Cooper as she transforms into a china figure during another Venetian affair back in 1926. The essence is beautifully encapsulated in "A Lido Reflection" by Tony Wysard - an artistic masterpiece that reflects both serenity and excitement found within this captivating realm. With its pink tips blending harmoniously with Memphis blue hues, Derlanger invites you to immerse yourself in its alluring world where beauty knows no bounds. Experience the allure; embrace the elegance – welcome to Derlanger.