Fashions Collection (page 6)

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

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

Some ideas and instructions for home knitting projects - a twin set, and woollen stockings. Date: 1943

Advert for Wolsey Clothing, emphasing the durability of their garments in the "mend and make-do" era of World War II. Date: 1943

Designs for women's knitwear, published with instructions on how to make the garments at home. Date: 1943

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

A wartime advert for Dolcis Shoes, emphasising their comfort and durability as well as their "grace of line". Date: 1943

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

A wartime advert for Wolsey, emphasising the durability of the garments. Date: 1943

Advice on women's fashions and accessories for an outing by road. Date: 1932

Fashion and accessory advice for women travelling by plane. Date: 1932

Suggestions for hats, luggage, fashions and accessories to take on a train journey. Date: 1932

Some fashion suggestions for women when travelling, perhaps - as here - on the deck of a cruise ship. Date: 1932

Advert for Morley's range of silk, mercerised stockings. Date: 1932

Afternoon fashion options for the stylish woman. Date: 1932

Designs for women's summer dresses. The patterns were available to order for home dressmakers. Date: 1932

Advert for Marshall and Snelgrove's range of printed silk frocks, worn with woollen coats. Date: 1932

A range of daytime options for the fashionable woman. Date: 1932

Designs for women's coat-frocks. The patterns were available to order for home dressmakers. Date: 1932

Designs for women's dresses. The patterns were available to order for home dressmakers. Date: 1932

Styles of women's accessories popular in Spring 1932. Date: 1932

Advert for Woollands, illustrating their range of women's coats and short coats. Date: 1932

Advert for Debenham & Freebody, showcasing their new styles of knitted frock for the spring. Date: 1932

Averil Streatfield (1911-1977) is here seen modelling a crepe romain gown and a coat bordered with grey fox, by designer Norman Hartnell (1901-1979). Date: 1932

A crocheted hat and a knitted and crocheted cravat scarf. The images accompanied instructions on how to create the garments yourself. Date: 1932

A sketch of a woman in a fashionable tweed suit, accessorised with hat, scarf and handbag. This sort of outfit was popular for wearing in the country, or for mornings in town. Date: circa 1932

Sketch illustrating some fashions in women's night attire - a nightgown and pyjamas. Date: circa 1932

A sketch showing the current fashion in women's eveningwear, including gloves, jewellery, evening bag and shoes. Date: circa 1932

A selection of late Victorian hats for women. Date: 1900

Man in tight stays 1788
Tight lacing 1788. A painfully fashionable young man wearing corsets to achieve a fashionable figure, bowing, perhaps in a dance. "These tight stays will be death of me, " he says

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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.