Evening Dress Collection (page 8)

Joan Collins and Maxwell Reed announce their engagement April 1952

Italian actress Silvana Mangano with her two sisters, Natasha and Patrizia, at the Premiere of her new film " Anna" in London. October 1952

Princess Margaret and Lady Sarah Armstrong Jones at the Queens 60th birthday celebrations Covent Garden Opera House

Actress Elizabeth Taylor dancing with Nureyev wearing an unusual feathered dress Liz Taylor March 1968 © Mirrorpix

Marilyn Monroe hands behind head gloves MSI 15th July 1956

Jon Pertwee actor and Jean Marsh actress Dbase MSI

Actress Vanda Hudson November 1956

Raquel Welch dancing with Tony Hadley at Hippodrome London in Ocotber 1984

Barbara Bouchet actress May 1965

Marilyn Monroe drinking a cup of tea as she sits with Laurence Olivier smoking a cigarette cirac 1956

Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer attend their first public event together at Goldsmiths Hall. Diana is wearing a Black Taffeta Evening dress designed by fashion designers The Emanuels

Actresses Sue Nichols and Helen Worth pictured at Coronation Street cast & crew Christmas Party 5th December 1998. Actress

Princess Anne at a production of "Pirates of Penzance"
Princess Anne at a production of " Pirates of Penzance"

Left to Right Delphi Lawrence, Ronnie Corbett and Melisa Shribbling seen here at the film premiere " Pal Joey" 5th January 1958 watscan - - 04/11/2009

Christopher Lee & wife Gitte Lee arrive for the Royal Premiere of the Three Musketeers at the Odeon Leicester Square in London March 1974

National film awards 1953 - Ava Gardner showing Sir Laurence Olivier the plaque she received on behalf of Marlon Brando for his part in Viva Zapata

Can-Can Girls
circa 1930: Two Can-Can dancers adjusting the suspenders on their stockings. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Study in Black and Green (Oil Sketch), ca. 1906. Creator: John White Alexander
Study in Black and Green (Oil Sketch), ca. 1906

Josephine-Eleonore-Marie-Pauline de Galard de Brassac de Bearn (1825-1860), Princesse de Broglie, 1851-53

Ball Dress & Evening Dress, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Ball Dress & Evening Dress, 19th century. Evening dress worn to a ball or a formal event, usuually cut off the shoulder with low decolletage, exposed arms, and long styled skirts

Portrait of Madeleine Carroll, 1935, (1936). Creator: Philip de Laszlo
Madeleine Carroll, 1935, (1936). Edith Madeleine Carroll (1906-1987), English actress remembered for her role in Alfred Hitchcocks The 39 Steps (1935)

The Loge, 1882. Artist: Mary Cassatt
The Loge, 1882. The painting is part of the Chester Dale Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace of Monaco, 20th century. American actress Grace Kelly (1929-1982) married Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956 and became Grace, Princess of Monaco

Vera-Ellen, American actress and stage and film dancer. Vera-Ellen (1921-1981) began dancing at the age of 10. She appeared in several Hollywood musicals, including On the Town (1949), with Gene Kelly

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

Fashions for November - Robe of White Crape over a slip of White Satin, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for November - Robe of White Crape over a slip of White Satin, 1858. The robe has a double skirt trimmed with ruches of blonde, four rows on the lower and three on the upper skirt

Phoebe (Apperson) Hearst, 1842-1919, c1895. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Phoebe (Apperson) Hearst, 1842-1919, c1895. Full length portrait, seated, facing left

Actress Rita Marino during rehearsals for the stage musical She Love Me at The Lyric Theatre 1964

Koo Stark actress model wearing a see-through dress in October 1982 A©mirrorpix
Koo Stark actress model wearing a see-through dress in October 1982 © mirrorpix

Plate 46 from Costumes Parisiens, 1913 (pouchoir print)
3551068 Plate 46 from Costumes Parisiens, 1913 (pouchoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 22.6x14.4 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: Print)

French fashion: Jeanne Lanvin
3789660 French fashion: Jeanne Lanvin by Lanvin, Jeanne (1867-1946); (add.info.: French fashion, dress by Jeanne Lanvin: blade silver dress with colourful crepe trimmed sleeves)

Plate 49 from Costumes Parisiens, 1913 (pouchoir print)
3551072 Plate 49 from Costumes Parisiens, 1913 (pouchoir print) by Pichenot, Robert (fl.1914); 22.5x14.2 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: Print)

French fashion: Jeanne Lanvin
3790544 French fashion: Jeanne Lanvin by Lanvin, Jeanne (1867-1946); (add.info.: French fashion, dress by Jeanne Lanvin: blade silver dress with colourful crepe trimmed sleeves)

Young woman in the posh dress in Paris, 1890, France, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th century
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Portrait of the Marquise Casati with peacock feathers, 1911-1913 (oil on canvas)
7146720 Portrait of the Marquise Casati with peacock feathers, 1911-1913 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

The Box; La Loge, (pastel on paper)
656167 The Box; La Loge, (pastel on paper) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 56x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Box; La Loge. Louis Valtat (1869-1952). Pastel on paper

Peggy Hopkins Joyce raises a glass of beer to celebrate the end of Prohibition, Hollywood, California, 1933 (b/w photo)
1142633 Peggy Hopkins Joyce raises a glass of beer to celebrate the end of Prohibition, Hollywood, California, 1933 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

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Ball gown, c. 1872 (silk)
7336198 Ball gown, c.1872 (silk) by French School; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: designed by Charles Frederick Worth ( 1825-1895))

Portrait of Paul-Gustave Van Hecke and his wife Norine, 1923 (oil on canvas)
471126 Portrait of Paul-Gustave Van Hecke and his wife Norine, 1923 (oil on canvas) by Berghe, Frits van den (1883-1939); 161x121 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Lady Mols-de Brialmont, 1853 (oil on canvas)
471242 Lady Mols-de Brialmont, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Keyser, Nicaise de (1813-87); 152x105 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Leaving the Ball, 1905 (oil on canvas)
7332052 Leaving the Ball, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Giovanni Boldini); Ghigo Roli

Concert of Paganini (oil on canvas)
886919 Concert of Paganini (oil on canvas) by Gatti, Annibale (1828-1909); Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany

Portrait of D. Shevardnadze, 1921 (oil on card)
BAL79793 Portrait of D. Shevardnadze, 1921 (oil on card) by Magalashvili, K. (1885-1937); 51x41 cm; Georgian State Picture Gallery, Tbilisi

My First Ball; Going down to Supper, 1890. Creator: Arthur Hopkins
My First Ball ; Going down to Supper, 1890. From " The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

An Evening at the Meistersingers Club, St. Jamess Street. Creator: Unknown
An Evening at the Meistersingers Club, St. Jamess Street

Mrs. John Slidell, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. John Slidell, between 1855 and 1865

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"An Evening of Elegance: From George and Mildred to Madame X, the Evolution of the Evening Dress" Step into a world of glamour and sophistication as we explore the captivating history of evening dresses. Inspired by iconic TV programmes like George and Mildred, where Brian Murph and Yootha Joyce showcased timeless style, these garments have always been synonymous with grace. Travel back in time to 1883-84 when John Singer Sargent immortalized Madame Pierre Gautreau in his mesmerizing oil painting "Madame X. " Her enchanting evening dress exudes confidence and allure, setting the stage for future fashion trends. In 1961, Peggy Lee graced London with her presence in a stunning gown designed by Brian Foskett. The epitome of elegance, she captivated audiences with her velvety voice and impeccable sense of style. Delve further into history as we encounter a young girl adorned in a magnificent ball gown from 1879. This exquisite piece showcases the opulence associated with formal events during that era. Fast forward to 1913 Parisian fashion through Costumes Parisiens' pouchoir prints. Jeanne Lanvin's creations take center stage on plate 46 and plate 49 - each design reflecting her innovative approach while maintaining an air of sophistication. Immerse yourself in late 19th-century France as you witness a young woman donning a posh dress that embodies the essence of luxury. This digital reproduction allows us to appreciate its intricate details even today. Strapless ballgowns made their mark in the early '50s, exemplified by Shirley Markham's creation worn by an unknown woman. The simplicity yet grandeur of this garment is truly breathtaking. Finally, let's not forget Hollywood's influence on evening wear. Richard Burton arrives at The premiere accompanied by his wife Susie Hunt wearing an ensemble that oozes class and refinement – proving that the allure of evening dresses transcends time and place.