Dinner Jacket Collection

TV Programmes George and Mildred. George (Brian Murph) and Mildred (Yootha Joyce) arrived dressed in evening wear ready for their night out. March 1980 P012738

Film Poster for John Hustons Under The Volcano (1984)
From the celebrated novel by Malcolm Lowery Albert Finney Jacqueline Bisset Anthony Andrews

Jack Jackson in Maurice Elveys Stars in Your Eyes (1956)
Stars in Your Eyes (1956)

Opening of an exhibition of photographs by Denis Williams, Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Herts, 1978
Official opening of an exhibition of photographs by Denis Williams at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, April 1978

Harry Bence playing the saxophone at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1984
Harry Bence, bandleader of the New Squadronaires, playing the saxophone at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1984

Richard Branson and his (2nd) wife Joan Templeman attend a Gala Dinner at Harrods held by Mr Mohamed Al Fayed. Princess Diana, HRH The Princess of Wales

Roger Moore and Christopher Walken August 1984 on the set of the James Bond 007 film A View To A Kill at the Chateau de Chantilly in France

Actor Ron Howard with fellow actor Henry Winkler from the US TV series " Happy Days" pictured at a recent American awards ceremony March 1977

Benny Goodman, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Knebworth, 1982. Creator: Denis Williams
Benny Goodman, Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Knebworth, 1982

Sir Alf Ramsey is re-united with his World Cup winning team for his testimonial dinner whose great day was on July 30 1966 (Standing left to right Nobby Stiles, Ray Wilson, George Cohen)

Manchester United footballer Bobby Charlton talking to Prime Minister Harold Wilson at a party for West German Chancellor Willy Brandt at Number 10 Downing Street. London

Sean Connery meets Queen Elizabeth II at the premiere of the new James Bond film, " You Only Live Twice " 12th June 1967

Royal premiere of The Beatles new film Help! at the London Pavilion in Piccadilly circus London 29th July 1965. Far left is Paul McCartney 2nd left is Ringo Starr 3rd left is Maureen Cox ( Starkey)

Peter Sellers with Ringo Starr at the Premiere of "Oh What a Lovely War"
Peter Sellers with Ringo Starr at the Premiere of " Oh What a Lovely War" 10 April 1969

John Major attending the Leeds Chamber of Commerce and Industry dinner. Head in hands

Queen Mother meets Danny Kaye Larry Hagman and his mother former actress Mary Martin at the Royal Variety performance London Palladium. November 1980

Yvonne De Carlo and George Raft Hollywood veterans, February 1980

Actor Gerald Campion (29) as Billy Bunter in January 1952. The BBC show " Billy Bunter of Greyfriars School" runs weekly

British singer and actor Gary Miller with a woman at Helliwells new year party. 31st December 1959

Keith Floyd television presenter of cookery shows with his fourth wife Tess Smith ***
Keith Floyd television presenter of cookery shows with his fourth wife Tess Smith - - 14/04/2009

Lord Palmerston, c1850, (c1880). Creator: Unknown
Lord Palmerston, c1850, (c1880). Henry John Temple (1784-1865) British statesman who served twice as Prime Minister and dominated British foreign policy from 1830 to 1865

Merry Christmas!, 1938. Plate taken from Plaisir de France (December, 1938)

Billie Jean King and her husband Larry at the Wimbledon Ball

Beauty Show at Spa, Belgium, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Beauty Show at Spa, Belgium, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Mr. J. M. Levy. Chief Proprietor of the Daily Telegraph; 1812-1888, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Mr. J.M. Levy. Chief Proprietor of the Daily Telegraph; 1812-1888, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The Taste of Shawls, 1922 (pochoir print)
STC226928 The Taste of Shawls, 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Before the Ball (oil on paper laid down on canvas)
989414 Before the Ball (oil on paper laid down on canvas) by Payen, G. (19th century); 97.1x92.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Before the Ball; Avant le Bal. G. Payen (19th century)

The Center of Attraction, (oil on canvas)
827062 The Center of Attraction, (oil on canvas) by Etcheverry, Denis (1867-1950); 220x125 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Center of Attraction. Denis Etcheverry (1867-1950). Oil on canvas

Dancers; The Tango, (gouache with oil on paper)
653229 Dancers; The Tango, (gouache with oil on paper) by Scheiber, Hugo (1873-1950); 42x67.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancers; The Tango. Hugo Scheiber (1873-1950)

Incantation, illustration for Gazette du Bon Ton, 1922 (pochoir print)
STC226949 Incantation, illustration for Gazette du Bon Ton, 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Tango (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
CH340997 The Tango (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

L. Frank Baum, c. 1908 (b / w photo)
BAL126139 L. Frank Baum, c.1908 (b/w photo) by Hull, Dana (fl.1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) American author and creator of The Wizard of Oz.)

The Philanthropic Doctor (plate 10), 1843. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Philanthropic Doctor (plate 10), 1843

Apollo 7 and 8 Crew in the White House, 1968. Creator: NASA
Apollo 7 and 8 Crew in the White House, 1968. Apollo 7 and 8 flight crews sign a commemorative document to be hung in the Treaty Room of the White House honoring the occasion

Grey tail coat worn by Cab Calloway, 1976-1995. Creator: After Six
A silvery grey swallow-tailed coat worn by Cab Calloway, (1907-1994), an African-American jazz singer, dancer, bandleader and actor

Black tail coat with white pocket handkerchief worn by Cab Calloway, 1976-1995
A black swallow-tailed coat worn by Cab Calloway, (1907-1994), an African-American jazz singer, dancer, bandleader and actor

The Dinner Party, 1837 (oil on canvas)
CH372093 The Dinner Party, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Paczka, Ferencz (1856-1925); 124.5x207 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian, out of copyright

A group of ladies and gentlemen in evening dress listening to a speaker
991075 A group of ladies and gentlemen in evening dress listening to a speaker, standing in a Bugatti Red Bug, (pencil and gouache) by Deutsch-Dryden

Conversation at Cagnes, c. 1931 (oil on gessoboard)
657465 Conversation at Cagnes, c. 1931 (oil on gessoboard) by Dismorr, Jessica Stewart (1885-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conversation at Cagnes. Jessica Dismorr (1885-1939)

Circus Traveller, 1902 (litho)
884377 Circus Traveller, 1902 (litho) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forain); French, out of copyright

Angry Champagne Bottle punching man, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731096 Angry Champagne Bottle punching man, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angry Champagne Bottle punching Man)

Members at the entrance of Murrays Club, Beak Street (sepia photo)
STC347693 Members at the entrance of Murrays Club, Beak Street (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Founded in 1913)

After Dinner at 110 Pembroke Road, 1927 (oil on canvas)
SAV329233 After Dinner at 110 Pembroke Road, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Swaish, Frederick George (1879-1931); Bristol Savages, Bristol, UK; British, out of copyright

The Poets Corner, 1914 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
CHT204475 The Poets Corner, 1914 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frog getting dressed for a night out (chromolitho)
5235887 Frog getting dressed for a night out (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frog getting dressed for a night out)

Portrait of Oscar Wilde, 1895 (w / c)
PHD430 Portrait of Oscar Wilde, 1895 (w/c) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 60x50 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

A l Hotel de Paris 1913 (coloured engraving)
CHT207462 A l Hotel de Paris 1913 (coloured engraving) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Elegant evening dress for men and women, illustration from L Homme Elegant
CHT252549 Elegant evening dress for men and women, illustration from L Homme Elegant 1912 (colour litho) by Touraine, Edouard (d.1916); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

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Dinner jacket event) "Dinner Jacket: A Timeless Classic" Step into the world of elegance and sophistication with the dinner jacket. This iconic piece has graced the screens and stages, capturing our hearts through memorable moments. In TV programmes like "George and Mildred, " George (Brian Murph) and Mildred (Yootha Joyce) donned their dinner jackets, adding a touch of charm to their comedic escapades. Meanwhile, John Huston's film poster for "Under The Volcano" (1984) showcased the allure of this timeless attire. From Maurice Elvey's "Stars in Your Eyes" (1956), where Jack Jackson mesmerized audiences wearing his sleek dinner jacket while playing the saxophone at Hatfield's Forum Theatre, to Denis Williams' exhibition opening photographs at the same venue in 1978, this garment has been a symbol of artistic expression. Even music legends embraced its allure. Frank Sinatra and Frank Sinatra Jr shared a backstage moment at London's Royal Albert Hall in 1992, both impeccably dressed in their dinner jackets. Benny Goodman also exuded style during his performance at Capital Radio Jazz Festival in Knebworth (1982), captured by Denis Williams' lens. Beyond entertainment circles, notable figures like Richard Branson attended Gala Dinners held by Lord Palmerston at Harrods or celebrated Christmas festivities with loved ones back in 1938. Sports icons were not exempt from its charm either – Sir Alf Ramsey reunited with his World Cup-winning team for his testimonial dinner while Manchester United footballer Bobby Charlton engaged in conversation with Prime Minister Harold Wilson. The dinner jacket remains an enduring symbol of refinement that transcends time and occasions. Its impeccable tailoring adds an air of confidence to any gentleman who wears it – a true testament to its everlasting appeal.