Skirts Collection

Welsh Girls in Traditional Costume 1908
A group of seven Welsh girls in traditional costume. One of them holds a large doll on her lap, and three are holding baskets

Nubians in Ancient Egypt
Nubians from the south bring tribute to the Egyptian Pharaoh; they wear a variety of clothing - skirts short or long, tunics, animal skins, and plumed headgear

Couple kissing outside Carnaby Street boutique
A couple kissing in front of iconic Carnaby Street boutique, I was Lord Kitcheners Valet. Hanging outside can be seen a variety of mens vintage clothing including a naval peacoat

Tony Blackburn with some groovy things, Carnaby Street
A group of groovy people posed outside a boutique in Carnaby Street, London, including radio DJ Tony Blackburn. Date: 1967

Social / Cup Day at Ascot
Society ladies in Ascot fashions: hobble skirts & panniers, tunic dresses, a loose fitting kimono style dress with oriental embroidery. N.B unfashionably large hats!

Women playing hockey
A womens hockey match -- they are wearing long skirts, which must be rather difficult to run in

Evening Dresses / Worth
Sensually draped dresses with narrow beaded straps, square necklines & detailing over one hip - some with double or triple skirts, uneven hemlines & trains. N.B feather fans

Autumn fashions, Evening Dress
Evening wear fashions for 1916 showing two elegant ladies modelling sleeveless, plunge back gowns with high waists and full skirts typical of the World War One period

Jamie Lee Curtis Actress Sitting in sexy pose Dbase MSI A©mirrorpix
Jamie Lee Curtis Actress Sitting in sexy pose Dbase MSI © mirrorpix

Joan Collins actress starred in Dynasty arrives at Heathrow. November 1988

Ava Gardner with the Queen during a Royal Command Film Performance, October 1955

Mending Nets, West Cornwall Fisheries Exhibition, Penzance, Cornwall. 29th August to 9th September 1884
A posed group of eight women wearing traditional costumes and carrying out tasks associated with the fishing industry. The handwritten caption underneath reads Costumes of Fish Women at Penzance

Carnaby Street, 1960s
Front cover of a promotional booklet about fashion epicentre of the 1960s, Carnaby Street, London. A model poses in front of the streets various boutiques wearing a Union Jack waistcoat

London Life cover - On the Level - 1960s fashions
Front cover of London Life magazine showing three cast members from a new musical, On The Level (about a GCE scandal) which opened in London on 19 April 1966

Munrospun advertisement featuring librarians, 1964
An advertisement for Munrospun knitwear of Edinburgh featuring two glamorous librarians, wearing skirts and sweaters in softest Lambswool. Date: 1964

Refuelling in a Mini
The modern female petrol pump operator, refuelling a car in her mini skirt

Music cover, Ta-Ra-Ra Boom-De-Ay Polka, arranged by Josef Meissler on Lottie Collins popular song. 1892

1960s crimplene fashion
Models wear outfits in crimplene by Lapidus of Sweden. Date: 1966

Traditional Kalocsa Cushion Dance - Hungary
Traditional Kalocsa Cushion Dance - Bacs-Kiskun county, Hungary. Date: circa 1920s

Marianne Faithfull pop singer actress with dog 1965

Womens clothing for May 1913
Women models wearing the latest fashionable garments for evening and walking. Date: 1913

Seminole Indians - USA, Florida, Everglades
The Everglades, Florida, USA. Seminole Indians on the Tamiami Trail. The Kitchen of Chesnut Billys Indian Camp. The Tamiami Trail was opened in 1928

Bacup Coconut Dancers
NUTTERS DANCE:(Lancashire) Britannia Bacup Coconut dancers, York Summer Festival. In order that their spell may be more effective they black their faces in disguise

Surtout Greatcoat 1907
An American surtout greatcoat: double-breasted with waist seam, full skirts, long lapels & a velvet collar. Worn with a bowler (Derby) hat & half- boots or town boots

Housemaids Skirts
Mistress to maid : - Julie, you shouldn t wear such tight skirts, you are showing far too much leg

Costume June 1886
Hand-coloured page of the latest Paris fashion of 1886, dinner dresses with drapped swags and flower arrangements, ball dresses with long gloves and fans and traditional garden party frocks

Louise Traill Actress next to a BBC microphone September 1958

M RADCLYFFE HALL / CUTTEN
MARGUERITE RADCLYFFE HALL English novelist (right) with her friend, Una, Lady Trowbridge Date: 1886 - 1943

Chic Vs False Chic 1914
True chic - elegant young woman wears the latest fashion to good advantage: hobble skirt & long belted fur trimmed jacket, the skirts of which create a tunic & a fur muff. Date: 1914

Cartoon, Two emancipated women
Modified wartime silhouette: skirts begin to evoke the barrel-line shape being narrower & court shoes are vying with high boots. Hats: tam-o shanter or high crown. Date: 1918

Fashions for 1899
Man in morning dress, the ladies wear dresses with gored skirts, one with a netted & tasselled under-skirt, the other is ornamented with bold wavy lines

Colleen Moore (18991988) - American film actress and one of the most fashionable stars of the era and helped popularize the bobbed haircut. Date: circa 1920s

Tobacco farm in Norfolk
Tobacco workers at Major J. F. Whitmores farm at Methwold in Norfolk, loading leaves onto a specially constructed cart. The female workers can be seen wearing a more practical alternative to

Formula One World Championship: United States Grand Prix, Rd 15, Watkins Glen, USA, 7 October 1979
John Watson (GBR) McLaren M29 finished the race in sixth position. United States Grand Prix, Rd 15, Watkins Glen, USA, 7 October 1979. BEST IMAGE

Social / Placing Flowers
A dress typical of the close of the 1920s with its low back, flared skirt & uneven hemline dipping to form train- a transitional phase prior to the long skirts of the 30s

Peacock Styling 1916
Satire on the current peacock modes: exaggerated voluminous short skirts in bold stripes & colours with antique accessories like panniers & reticules

Peggy Moffitt October 1965 Top American fashion model pictured on " Queen Elizabeth" when arriving at Southampton

Actress Felicity Kendal with Wendy Varnella March 1967 who appear together in the TV play " Person Unknown" standing on a wall wearing short skirts

Fold-out cover of a one-woman exhibition invitation card
The gatefold fold-out cover of the invitation card to Nancy Sandys Walker's one-woman exhibition 'Feminine Eye View' at the Ilford Gallery, 106/7 High Holborn, London in December 1955

One-woman exhibition invitation card photography
The original photograph for the gatefold fold-out cover of the invitation card to Nancy Sandys Walker's one-woman exhibition 'Feminine Eye View' at the Ilford Gallery, 106/7 High Holborn

Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Trio of models
Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Three models posing in colourful lace evening dresses - Models: S Lynch, H Dehn and H Bunny (?) - Shoot Date: August 27, 1956. (2/2) Date: 1956

Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Trio of models
Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Three models posing in colourful lace evening dresses - Models: S Lynch, H Dehn and H Bunny (?) - Shoot Date: August 27, 1956. (1/2) Date: 1955

Woollands Catalogue shoot - Evening wear
Two young ladies in pretty evening dresses acompanied by a youthful gent in full evening dress - possiby a Woollands Catalogue shoot. Smart interior. Date: circa 1958

Permanently-pleated Blue Cotton Dress
Client: Goldberger Prints - Permanently-pleated Blue Cotton Dress - January 18, 1955 Date: 1955

Elizabeth Henry - White Net Evening Dress - August 16, 1951 Date: 1951

Formula One World Championship
Third placed Jochen Mass (GER) McLaren M23 practices with the controversial plastic skirt-like devices running underneath the car. South African Grand Prix, Rd2, Kyalami, 6 March 1976. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Patrick Tambay (FRA) McLaren M29, who retired from the race on lap 21 with a blown engine, and team mate John Watson (GBR) McLaren, who finished the race in sixth position

Formula One World Championship
Mario Andretti (USA) Lotus 79, crashed out of the race on the opening lap. Austrian Grand Prix, Rd 12, Osterreichring, Austria, 13 August 1978

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"Skirts: A Timeless Fashion Statement Through the Ages" From Welsh Girls in Traditional Costume in 1908 to Women Playing Hockey, they have been a symbol of style and culture. In this captivating journey through history, we witness the power as more than just garments. In one snapshot, we see a Woman Raising Her Skirts to Scare off the Devil, showcasing how they were not only fashionable but also believed to possess mystical qualities. Meanwhile, outside a Carnaby Street boutique, a couple shares an intimate moment with a passionate kiss - proving that even amidst bustling streets and changing trends, love can always find its way. Tony Blackburn's presence on Carnaby Street brings us back to the groovy 1960s when this iconic street was at the forefront of fashion revolution. The image captures his enthusiasm for all things stylish and trendy - reminding us that skirts played an essential role in defining these vibrant times. Moving further back in time, Nubians in Ancient Egypt proudly donned their traditional skirts as they celebrated their rich heritage. These flowing garments represented elegance and grace while honoring their cultural roots. Fast forward to Social/Cup Day at Ascot where women showcase their impeccable taste by wearing stunning dresses paired with elegant skirts. This event epitomizes sophistication and class - demonstrating how skirts continue to be synonymous with timeless beauty. Evening Dresses designed by Worth take center stage as autumn arrives; these exquisite creations highlight how designers use skirt silhouettes to enhance femininity and allure during special occasions. Jamie Lee Curtis effortlessly exudes confidence sitting in a sexy pose; her choice of skirt reflects both her individuality and personal style - showing us that there are no limits when it comes to expressing oneself through fashion choices. Carnaby Street once again takes us on a trip down memory lane; this time it's the swinging 1960s where mini-skirts ruled supreme. This revolutionary era saw women embracing shorter hemlines, challenging societal norms, and embracing their freedom.