Fashions Collection (page 5)

Debenham and Freebody dress collection
Department store Debenham and Freebody, promoting women's dresses. Date: 1939

Advert for Aquascutum
Advert for a woman's tweed suit, from Aquascutum's autumn collection. Date: 1939

Advert for Jenners, Edinburgh
Advert for a fur evening cape, available at Jenners Department Store in Edinburgh. Date: 1939

Lady Iris Mountbatten and Miss B Dunn
Lady Iris Mountbatten (1920-1982) was an actress and model, and the great-grandchild of Queen Victoria. Here she is pictured in Antibes, alongside Miss Barbara Dunn. Date: 1939

Corduroy Hats
Marshall & Snelgrove, advertising their new wider rib corduroy hats. Date: 1939

Autumn fashion from Matita
Showcasing part of the autumn collection from Matita. Checks were in. Date: 1939

Autumn fashions
The department store Debenham & Freebody, promoting autumn fashions at reduced prices. Date: 1939

Burberry outfits
These models are wearing Burberry outfits in tweed, in an article printed shortly before the beginning of the grouse hunting season. Date: 1939

Advert for Burberry, depicting a fashionable shooting outfit. Date: 1939

Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003) the American actress, wearing what was viewed at the time as relatively masculine clothing. Date: 1939

Bridal dress from Fenwick's
A bridal dress from Fenwick's, New Bond Street, in fancy satin damask with simulated paysanne corselet. Date: circa 1939

Woman in furs, model wearing fur hat, muff, and stole. Captioned, Distorted furs, an alliance that Furriers do not like'. From an article, Frocks, Furs and Furbelows, by Mrs Jack May. Date: 1910

Four photographs of models in fashions by Poiret, Paris (and Downing Street). Captioned, The latest simple modes'. With description

Victorian-style parasols, and a pointed cap. Date: 1954

A towelling tunic for the beach, complete with a pattern to make it oneself. Date: 1954

Illustration of fashionable women's gloves and jewellery. Date: 1954

Illustration of fashionable women's shoes and jewellery. Date: 1954

Summer fashion ideas for women: a plage suit with a lozenge-patterned jerkin, and two swimsuits. Date: 1954

The front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine from June 1954. Date: 1954

Summer fashion separates for women: a poplin skirt with a sweater, and a poplin top with striped jeans Date: 1954

A canoe-necked knitted top, with a beaded design. Date: 1954

Women on a beach, illustrating the season's fashions. Date: 1954

A woman posing in a summer dress. Date: 1954

Cotton summer fashions for women. Date: 1954

Summer fashions for women: a canoe-necked poplin dress from Bijou, and a halter-necked Paisley dress in marcella pique from Rembrandt. Date: 1954

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

Women's Fashions Date: 1954

The front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine from May 1954. Date: 1954

A floral advert for Ballito Nylon Stockings. Date: 1954

Knitted jacket and slacks, with a fashionable nautical theme. Date: 1954

Advert for Kayser Bondor, makers of hosiery and underwear. Date: 1954

The front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine from March 1954. Date: 1954

A selection of fashionable outfits for women. Date: 1954

A striped jumper, knitted "on the cross". Date: 1954

A drop shoulder cardigan in honeycomb stitch, published with instructions on how to create the garment at home. Date: 1954

A street dress from Susan Small, a ready-to-wear fashion label founded in the 1940s by Leslie Carr Jones. Date: 1954

Advert for Courtaulds, makers of rayon fabric. The gown depicted is made by Liberty's. In the background is a scene from Ranelagh Gardens in the 18th century. Date: 1954

The front cover of Britannia and Eve from January 1954. Date: 1954

An advert for Wolsey's range of women's wear. Date: 1943

Wartime advert for Dolcis shoes, featuring a festive sprig of holly. Date: 1943

Advert showing Vani-Tred's Carlton range of women's shoes. Date: 1943

Some ideas and instructions for home knitting projects - a reversible cardigan and a jumper. Date: 1943

Advert for Harella coats, emphasising their smart fit from any angle. Date: 1943

The front cover of Britannia and Eve from October 1943. Date: 1943

Wartime advert for Dolcis shoes, featuring an image of women serving in the Women's Royal Naval Service. Date: 1943

The front cover of Britannia and Eve from November 1943. Date: 1943

Wartime advert for Vani-Tred shoes, designed to ensure superb poise. Date: 1943

Advert for Norvic Shoes, promising comfort and elegance. Date: 1943

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"Fashions through the Ages: From Tango to Swinging Styles" Step back in time and explore the ever-evolving world of fashions. In 1912, Argentina gifted us with the passionate Tango dance, igniting a fiery revolution on the dance floor. Meanwhile, fashionistas eagerly awaited Fashions for 1954, anticipating new trends that would set hearts ablaze. Les Laines Bisanne wool company poster showcased luxurious fabrics that enveloped individuals in warmth and elegance. Louis Vuitton's advert enticed travelers with their exquisite accessories and trunks, promising style even on far-flung adventures. Marcel Vertes' watercolor painting captured the essence of Tango's allure, bringing its vibrant energy to life on canvas. Social/Cup Day at Ascot became an annual spectacle where fashion enthusiasts paraded their finest attire while sipping champagne and placing bets. Amidst this fashionable frenzy, a woman found solace in her book - a reminder that fashion is not just about appearances but also personal expression. Fashions for a Coronation Summer in 1953 celebrated regal elegance as monarchs ascended to power. Elspeth Phelps' advertisement from the 1920s transported us to an era of flappers and jazz age glamour. Ladies by Sea in France embraced seaside chic with breezy dresses and wide-brimmed hats under sunny skies. A lady wearing a Spencer jacket exuded sophistication during times when modesty was highly valued. Swinging Fashions circa 1810 brought forth daring silhouettes adorned with ruffles and feathers - proof that fashion has always pushed boundaries throughout history. From tango rhythms to royal coronations, these glimpses into past fashions remind us of our timeless desire for self-expression through clothing choices. As we continue our journey through time, let us embrace each era's unique styles while creating our own fashionable legacy.