Shapeless Collection

Lovecraft / Colour / Space
A shapeless stream of unplaceable colour - scene from The colour out of space

The British Bather, How to Bathe in a Land where there are No Bathing Machines (engraving)
1056564 The British Bather, How to Bathe in a Land where there are No Bathing Machines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Bather)

Double-Hemisphere Map 1542

How Paris Dresses for Peace - Fashion in 1919
Page from The Sketch reporting on various fashions sighted in Paris in the peace year of 1919 demonstrating the beginnings of 1920s style

Casual Wear 1940s
Bib and brace shorts (dungarees) or dress; shapeless, woollen coat with patch pockets; halter-neck summer frock or two-piece summer suit. Date: 1940s

Evening dresses by Philippe et Gaston and Drecoll
Two fashionable ladies wearing boat neckline evening dresses. On the left, a white crepe dress encrusted with pearls with a kite shaped design and ruffle to the side, by Philippe et Gaston

Slouching Girl 1960S
A girl wears a shapeless low waisted dress in a floral print & narrow contrasting belt & suede sling-back peep toe sandals. Her hair is cut in a long bob with a fringe. Date: 1960

Checkerboard Scarf 1922
Dressmaking patterns: barrel- line dress with a bateau neck, decorative panels at the hips & a low slung belt; short coat with fringed sleeves, checkerboard coat & hat

Knitted Paletot 1924
Shapeless knitted jacket with raglan sleeves, wrap-over front, long roll collar & cuffs in a contrasting shade, & single button at hip level

Dress with Irish Crochet
A barrel-line dress with a V -neck & inserts of irish crochet with a long fringed sash worn across the hips & the bodice pouched slightly to soften the line

Girls in Frocks 1925
Girls wear practical short frocks: gathered from a broad collar & with scollop detailing or shirt style with turn over collar & a deep yoke / shirt front in a contrasting fabric

Fox Fur Stole C. 1917
Costume of the Great War: short gathered skirt & loose shapeless jacket with over-stitching, lace-up shoes with a Louis heel, a white fox fur stole & a straw hat

Fur Fashions of 1924
Cloche hats, fox fur stole, waistless tubular dresses with button detailing or fur cuffs & a window pane check suit of narrow skirt & shapeless jacket with large lapels

Varsity Sac Suits 1907
Two American Varsity sac suits - rather shapeless & unbecoming with wide fit trousers that taper to the ankle. Worn with American shoes with bows

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

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"Exploring the Shapeless Depths: Lovecraft's Encounter with Colour and Space" In 1919, as Paris dressed for peace, fashion took on a shapeless form that defied convention. The illustration for Oliver Goldsmith's "The Deserted Village" captured this essence in a mesmerizing colour litho. Amidst the changing times, an engraving titled "The British Bather" revealed how to bathe in a land where bathing machines were absent. A testament to adaptability and resilience. As the 1940s unfolded, casual wear became a symbol of liberation. It embraced simplicity while echoing the echoes of war-torn Iraq and its rich archaeological heritage from Babylon. Fast forward to 1967 when Marilyn Rickard showcased Reveille Fashions - her designs transcended boundaries, just like the double-hemisphere map from 1542 which depicted uncharted territories waiting to be explored. Evening dresses by Philippe et Gaston and Drecoll exuded elegance and grace against the backdrop of societal change. They epitomized timeless beauty amidst shifting trends. A slouching girl from the swinging sixties embodied rebellion against conformity. Her carefree spirit challenged traditional norms with every stride she took in her shapeless attire. Intriguingly, a checkerboard scarf from 1922 added an element of playfulness to any ensemble it adorned – breaking free from rigid patterns with its unique charm. Meanwhile, a knitted paletot from 1924 enveloped individuals in warmth and comfort during colder days; its shapelessness offering freedom of movement without compromising style. Through these diverse snapshots spanning different eras, we glimpse into history's kaleidoscope – where shapes shift like shadows cast upon our imagination.