Designers Collection

Coco Chanel
Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel (1883 - 1971), iconic French fashion designer, pictured by her car in fashionable Biarritz. Date: 1928

Mary Quant - British fashion designer and fashion icon
Mary Quant (1934- ), British fashion designer and fashion icon, she became an instrumental figure in the 1960s London-based Mod and youth fashion movements

Tatler cover - Gabrielle Chanel & Alain Gerbault
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a snapshot taken at Eaton Hall, Cheshire seat of the Duke of Westminster, where Alain Gerbault, captain of the Firecrest and French lawn tennis star, was staying

Art Nouveau Embroidery
Four art nouveau embroidery designs by Ann Macbeth, one of the most gifted designers of the influential Glasgow School. Date: 1902

GREECE. Daphni. Dapni Monastery. Christ Pantocrator inside the dome (early Comnenian period, ca. 1100). Byzantine art. Mosaic

Ossie Clark
Raymond " Ossie" Clark (9 June 1942 6 August 1996), English fashion designer - major figure in the Swinging Sixties scene in London and the fashion industry in that era

China - Shanghai - Garden Bridge (Waibaidu Bridge)
China - Shanghai - The 2nd Garden Bridge (Waibaidu Bridge) over the Suzhou Creek, designed by the British firm Howarth Erskine Ltd. of Singapore. Replaced a number of earlier wooden versions

Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley

Stiebel / Amies / Hartnell
VICTOR STIEBEL Together with two other great British couturiers, Norman Hartnell and Hardy Amies

The Associated Fashion Designers of London - Express shoot
The Associated Fashion Designers of London - Victor Russell, Malcolm Peters, David Silverman, Ralph Bloomberg, Stephen Mono, Colin Radin, John Tyoran, Norman Hildebrand

The Associated Fashion Designers of London - Express shoot
The Associated Fashion Designers of London - Victor Russell, Malcolm Peters, David Silverman, Ralph Bloomberg, Stephen Mono, Colin Radin, John Tyoran, Norman Hildebrand

Palestine Ai300
Omar ELMOUDDEN

The Design Centre, 28 Haymarket, near Piccadilly Circus, London. The Centre acted as the Design Councils headquarters, and it provided the Design Council with a permanent public space to present

MELBOURNE FASHION WEEK
Models walk along DeGraves Street during Pop Up 1 as part of Melbourne Fashion Week in Melbourne, Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Astronomical Clock - Hampton Court Palace, London. Installed in 1540 on the gatehouse to the inner court. Designed by Nicholas Crazter and made by Nicholas Oursian

Summer Fashions of 1928 - Two charming Ascot Gowns designed by Norman Hartnell. On left, a chiffon dress combining new sorts of printed patterns with box pleated skirt and broad black leather belt

Imperial Airways Scylla Air Liner Saloon - flirst flight in 1934, retired in 1940. A British four-engined 39-seat biplane airliner designed and built by Short Brothers Date: circa 1935

Letter to Laura Francatelli, RMS Titanic survivor
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Previously unseen letter dated 5th May 1938 on United Artists Studio Corporation, Hollywood notepaper to Titanic First Class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli

W. F. Sedgwick Advertisement
An advertisement for W. F. Sedgwick Ltd, London based Engravers by all the processes, including photographers, designers and artists

Veale Gilchrist Advertisement
An advertisement page promoting the services of Veale Gilchrist Ltd, a London based company of artists, designers, illustrators and photographers for commercial art. Date: circa 1939

Versailles
A painting showing a finely dressed lady in a distinctive blue dress, walking the scenic gardens of Versailles in France, which were opened in 1624, by designers including Andre Le Ntre

The Empire, Leicester Square
This artwork shows The Empire, a variety theatre house in Leicester Square, London. The building was originally built in 1884 for theatre until 1927

Heal and Son Living Room
An advertisement photograph for Heal & Son, London based furniture and interior designers. The image promotes a range of cottage furniture inside a living room, including a plain oak dining table

Miniature Film Sets
Danish art director and costume designer Max Ree (1889-1953) works out possible camera angles with the help of miniature film sets

Smith & Julius Advertisement
Adv advertisement image for Smith & Julius Studios, advertisement designers directed by Sydney Ure Smith, Harry Julius and Albert Collins. Date: circa 1921

Henderson Hats Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Henderson Hats, R. C. Henderson Limited, designers and manufacturers of distinctive millinery

Norman Hartnell and Lady Willingdon
Norman Hartnell (1901-1979), fashion designer and dressmaker to the royal family, with Marie Freeman-Thomas, Marchioness of Willingdon (1875-1960) at Aix-les-Bains. Date: 1939

Parisian-inspired female fashion: a horseshoe-collared silk coat from Balmain and an evening dress from Desses. Date: 1954

Advert for Rosebank Fabrics, available to order through local stores and furnishers. Date: 1954

Edward VII's yacht, Britannia
The Royal yacht, Britannia taken in 1909 during the reign of Edward VII. Originally commissioned by Edward when he was Prince of Wales from G

William Morris in his library at Kelmscott House, Hammersmith, 1890s (b/w photo)
868258 William Morris in his library at Kelmscott House, Hammersmith, 1890s (b/w photo) by British Photographer, (19th century); William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow

May Morris at work, early 1890s (b/w photo)
868260 May Morris at work, early 1890s (b/w photo) by British Photographer, (19th century); William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow

R W Symonds and Robert Lutyens, Dining Room (colour photo)
3649019 R W Symonds and Robert Lutyens, Dining Room (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: R W Symonds and Robert Lutyens, Dining Room)

Ronald Dickens, Living Room (colour photo)
3649005 Ronald Dickens, Living Room (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ronald Dickens, Living Room)

Angus Grant, Bedroom and Study (colour photo)
3648988 Angus Grant, Bedroom and Study (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angus Grant, Bedroom and Study)

Betty Joel, Living Room (colour photo)
3648987 Betty Joel, Living Room (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Betty Joel, Living Room)

Portrait of James Adam, 1754 (oil on canvas)
TW426951 Portrait of James Adam, 1754 (oil on canvas) by Ramsay, Allan (1713-84); 91.5x68.8 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: James Adam (1732-94)

Sideboard, detail, c. 1880 (walnut) (see also 2972953)
3084386 Sideboard, detail, c.1880 (walnut) (see also 2972953) by Day, Lewis Foreman (1845-1910); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

The late Mr William Morris (b / w photo)
1605851 The late Mr William Morris (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Mr William Morris)

"A Mere Man, This Dress Question. I should be swathing, draping
" A Mere Man, This Dress Question. I should be swathing, draping and designing in diaphanous chiffons@A flamboyant dress designer admires his work. Date: 1929

Humphrey Repton surveying with a Theodolite (colour litho)
STC240023 Humphrey Repton surveying with a Theodolite (colour litho) by Repton, Humphry (1752-1818) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Doris and Anna Zinkeisen at the theatre
Doris (left) and Anna Zinkeisen, artist sisters and designers, pictures at the opening night of " Waltzes in Vienna" at Alhambra Theatre in August 1931. Date: 1931

Phyllis Barron and her hand-block printing on stuffs
Phyllis Barron seen cutting her own hand blocks for printing fabrics. After leaving the Slade School, she began designing patterns for cretonne printers

Portrait of F. Ernest Jackson, c. 1928 (oil on canvas)
5845903 Portrait of F. Ernest Jackson, c.1928 (oil on canvas) by Jackson, Francis Ernest (1872-1945); The Art Workers Guild Trustees Limited, London

The Foundation of Carthage: detail showing the city plan presented to Dido (tapestry)
XIR386469 The Foundation of Carthage: detail showing the city plan presented to Dido (tapestry) by Reydams, Heinrich II (fl.1665-1719); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen

Advert, C Bond & Son, Hair designers and Hairdressers
Advert, C Bond & Son, Artistic Hair Designers and Court Hairdressers, New Bond Street, London. 1897

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"Unleashing Creativity: Celebrating the Legacy of Designers" From Coco Chanel to Mary Quant, they have shaped the world of fashion and left an indelible mark on our style choices. Their innovative designs continue to inspire generations, pushing boundaries and redefining what it means to be fashionable. In Greece's Daphni Monastery, a masterpiece awaits - Christ Pantocrator, a stunning example of timeless design that transcends centuries. Just like this iconic artwork, designers like Gabrielle Chanel and Alain Gerbault grace Tatler covers with their impeccable taste and visionary creations. Art Nouveau Embroidery showcases the intricate craftsmanship that designers employ in their work. Each stitch tells a story, weaving together threads of creativity and passion into breathtaking masterpieces. Ossie Clark's avant-garde designs revolutionized British fashion, while China's Garden Bridge (Waibaidu Bridge) stands as a testament to architectural brilliance fused with nature's beauty. These designers bridge gaps between cultures through their artistry. Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley engineered more than just trains; he crafted locomotives that embodied elegance and efficiency. Similarly, Stiebel/Amies/Hartnell created garments fit for royalty - epitomizing sophistication in every stitch. Imperial Airways Scylla Air Liner Saloon takes us back to an era when travel was synonymous with luxury. Designers transformed these spaces into opulent havens where comfort met style at 30, 000 feet above ground. A letter from Laura Francatelli, RMS Titanic survivor reminds us how even amidst tragedy, design can offer solace. The intricately designed interiors provided passengers with moments of respite during one of history's most infamous disasters. W. F Sedgwick Advertisement captures the essence of classic design - showcasing products that stand the test of time through quality craftsmanship and attention to detail and can not mere creators; they are visionaries who shape our world.