Hips Collection (page 8)

Harry & Norah Run Away
Cobbs the gardener puts his hand on his hips as he asks young Master Harry and Miss Norah why they are running away together. To get married, of course!

Girl / Striped Stockings
Girl: loose wrap over dress, knee-length skirt, lace cuffs & hem, drapery (panniers) at the hips, loosely tied plaited cord, high crowned hat with plumes, striped stockings

Rose Hips - on snow and ice covered wild rose branch - Lower Saxony - Germany
USH-4605 Rose Hips - on snow and ice covered wild rose branch Lower Saxony - Germany Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rose Hips - fruits of Dog Rose in hedgerow, autumn. Northumberland, UK
USH-2599 Rose Hips - fruits of Dog Rose in hedgerow, autumn Northumberland, UK. Rosa canina Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Rose hip - frozen
ME-1659 Rose hip - frozen Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rose hip - frozen in garden
ME-1652 Rose hip - frozen in garden Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Social / Bond St 1895
Two young men, one shading his eyes from the sun and the other with his hands on his hips, stand in Bond Street in the days of horse-drawn traffic

Bonnor / Cricketer
George John Bonnor, Australian cricketer

Edward Viii / Royalties 01
EDWARD VIII as Prince Edward in 1901

Egyptian Frocks 1924
Egyptian influence. Green tube dress with gold fabric draped diagonally from one shoulder & fastened at the hip; black print dress with handkerchief drapery at the hips

Play / Galsworthy / Loyalty
De Levis accuses Dancy of being a thief in the play written by John Galsworthy, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1932

Tunic Dress / Worth 1924
Tunic dress by Worth in an ornate monochrome print with red detailing, plain central panel with motif, sash tied at the hips & a double skirt with a plain pleated flounce

American Fashions 1924
Selection of tubular dresses with belts & sashes on the hips. Styles include a coat dress with diagonal wrap over front & button detail, pleated skirts or kimono sleeves

Photo of Boy Late 19C
Boy in a pale coloured long sleeved frock with narrow frilled collar & cuffs & a dark coloured fringed sash round his hips, socks & shoes with a bar over the instep

Female Type / Music Hall?
Young Victorian woman, possibly a music hall artiste

Costume / Mid-Day Dress
Two-piece barrel-line dress by Beer with button front, deep cuffs en bouffants, vandyked collar, ornate gilt belt on the hips, skirt with hip gathers & an uneven hemline

S-Bend Silhouette 1904
An example of the S-Bend silhouette. The heavily ornamented bodice is pouched over the waist giving a disjointed effect. The yoke on the skirt emphasizes the hips

Mother & Daughter 1913
Tailor-made costume: hobble skirt with diagonal pleated detail on the hips, wrap-over tunic jacket with turned-back cuffs, small hat with large feather

Tailor-Made / Worth 1914
Elegant tailor-made costume by Worth: tubular skirt, flared open tunic in 2 colours, directoire style jacket with stand-fall collar, hat worn over one eye

Evening Dress / Beer 1923
T-bar shoes & a sleeveless drop-waist dress with sash tie which creates a draped effect across the hips & opens up the split on the skirt front. With diamante trim. By Beer

Afternoon Dress 1922
As the autumn leaves fall, a lady takes her saluki for its walk : they pause beneath a tree, pondering the mutability of nature, the rhythm of the changing seasons... Date: 1922

Asymetrical Trim 1922
Barrel-line dress: slash neck & all-round turnover collar creating a berta or cape effect, narrow sleeves, asymetrical bands of trim & a low slung belt at the hips

Silver Fox Coat 1939
A Fourrures Halifax model: a short, silver fox fur coat lined in black silk cut to curve round the hips. Worn with a bag shaped cap wired to create a striking shape

Satin Evening Gown C1905
Satin gown with wrap-over bodice buttons tightly over the hips before cascading in luxuriant folds to terminate in a train. The fashionable silhouette is achieved

Rose Dress 1899
Low cut dress composed of vertical panels of pleated blue fabric & white lace adorned with artificial roses. The skirt fits tight over the hips and flares from the knee

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"Hips: The Timeless Symbol of Grace, Power, and Style" From the elegant sway of a woman's hips in a stunning blue dress to the clinking of beer glasses in 1922, they have always held an undeniable allure. Even esteemed author Anthony Trollope recognized their significance in his literary works that spanned across centuries. In the world of fashion, Christian Dior sketched mesmerizing designs in 1948, accentuating the curves and contours that make hips so captivating. During WWII, pin-up girls boldly showcased their legs while exuding confidence and strength. But it's not just women who possess this magnetic quality; even nuns surprised us all as they effortlessly swiveled hula hoops on their hips with grace and joy. And let's not forget about athletes whose leg muscles ripple as they sprint towards victory - true artwork in motion. Delving deeper into anatomy, computer-generated images reveal the intricate structure beneath our skin - an upper body skeleton supporting those very same hips that define our posture and movement. They have also played a role beyond fashion and entertainment. Victor Stiebel suits epitomized sophistication for men while Minnie Duncan wowed audiences with her music hall coster act. Traveling to Tunisia reveals another facet of hip culture - Tunisian women adorned themselves with elaborate coin necklaces that gracefully draped over their curvaceous figures like shimmering cascades. Through time-honored evening dresses from 1922 to Sunderland football player Jim Baxter striking a pose at Roker Park in December 1966, we witness how these iconic body parts continue to captivate hearts across generations. Whether celebrated for their sensuality or admired for their strength, hips remain an enduring symbol of beauty throughout history. So next time you catch yourself admiring someone's graceful stride or witnessing an artist capturing its essence on canvas – remember that behind every hip lies a story waiting to be told.