Vest Collection

Chemstrand - Woollen vest top - Model: Pattie Boyd
Client: Chemstrand - Woollen striped vest top - Model: Pattie Boyd - Shoot: November 17, 1965. Date: 1965

Chemstrand - Woollen striped vest top - Pattie Boyd
Client: Chemstrand - Woollen striped vest top - Model Pattie Boyd - Shoot: November 17, 1965. Date: 1965

ARTHUR ASHE (1943-1993). American tennis player. Photographed during his match against Jimmy Connors in the mens singles final at Wimbledon, won by Ashe in four sets, 5 July 1975

Freddie Mercury, lead singer of British rock group Queen, performing on stage at Wembley Stadium during the Live Aid concert. 13th July 1985

TED WILLIAMS (1918-2002). American baseball player. Photographed in the cockpit of a Grumman F9F-6 Panther fighter plane, while a pilot for the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, c1943

TED KID LEWIS
Ted Kid Lewis (Gershon Mendeloff), British-born World Welterweight Champion in 1915, 1916 and from 1917 - 1919. His nickname was the Aldgate Sphinx

House to house fighting in Stalingrad, USSR
House to house fighting during the bitter battle amongst the ruins of the battered city of Stalingrad (Volgograd), USSR

HENRI DE TOULOUSE-LAUTREC (1865-1901). French painter. A photographic double portrait with Toulouse-Lautrec posing as model as well as painter

Mid-Air on Skis
A man in a vest in mid-air as he skis down a steep mountain

Benny Lynch, Scottish boxer, 1938. Born in the Gorbals district of Glasgow, Lynch (1913-1946) has been described as Scotlands greatest ever boxer

Moses Weinberger (center) with bartenders Mack O Brien (left) and Ike Reed at the entrance to the Same Old Moses Saloon
OKLAHOMA: SALOON, c1900. Moses Weinberger (center) with bartenders Mack O Brien (left) and Ike Reed at the entrance to the Same Old Moses Saloon at 211 West Harrison Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma

Lillian Board after breaking her own 880 yard track record at Reading. 12th June 1968

MAX WEBER (1864-1920). German political economist and sociologist. Photographed at Lauenstein, Germany, in 1917

The Cross Country Runner. People You See, from Teddy Bear magazine, 1968. Date: 1968

George Formby 1953-1175-2 From the late 1930s through the early 1940s Formby was Britains most popular movie comic. With his huge grin and ever present Ukelele

JOSEPH CONRAD (1857-1924). Polish (naturalized British) writer

Cambridge Blue 1907
Douglas Stuart dressed for sport in short sleeved vest with pale blue trim & flannel shorts. English sports clothes were to have an increasing influence on fashion

Europe, Scotland, Gretna Green. Tartan Shop. THIS IMAGE RESTRICTED - Not available to U.S. land tour travel operators. Property released for travel, tourism, or educational use

SPANISH SETTLER, 1852. An early Spanish settler in California: American, engraving, 1852

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - white woollen round neck vest top Date: circa late 1960s

Summer Happening at Harvey Nichols
Shoot for Harvey Nichols - Summer Fashions ('Summer Happening') - white woollen round neck vest top Date: circa late 1960s

Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 16: John Surtees during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 16, 1962 in Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy

Susan Shaw, model and actress, November 1972

Hiker on top of a rock enjoying the view of the Aletsch Glacier and alpine mountains with snow, Aletsch Glacier, Bettmerhorn, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Valais canton, Switzerland, Europe

Portrait with dedication and autograph of Alfredo Cuscin (1881-1955), Italian musician Milan. Date of Photograph:1927

Full-length portrait of the writer Octave Feuillet in day dress. Date of Photograph:1860 -1865 ca

Half-length portrait of the French playwright Edmond Gondinet. Date of Photograph:1872 -1885 ca

Comic postcard, Woman on the phone - reducing diet Date: 20th century

Man in new blue suit, pearl vest and white shirt, 1913
Man in new blue suit, pearl vest and white shirt, designed by Kriegck, with red-lined cape. Habit nouveau par Kriegck. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Peter Stringfellow, owner of Cinderellas in Leeds in the 1970s and Stringfellows in London in the 1980s. Pictured in his London club Stringfellows in 1987. Picture taken 13th September 1987

Bare Knuckle Boxer: Donny "The Bull"Adams seen here in training. October 1975
Bare Knuckle Boxer: Donny " The Bull" Adams seen here in training. October 1975

Lillian Board all smiles despite coming third in her first mile race at the West London Stadium. 10th May 1970

Silver crochet vest top with skirt (Top Shop), December 1997

Manchester United footballer Mark Hughes poses in the Daily Mirror Studios, Manchester, 4th February 1986

SHEER FASHION, WORDS BY FIONA BLACK

Footballer George Best celebrates his 26th birthday in Marbella, Spain where he announced his retirement from football May 1972

Johnny King, British boxer, 1938. Johnny King (1912-1963) fought a remarkable 225 times at flyweight and later, bantamweight, winning 149 times with 49 losses and 14 draws

Jack Doyle, Irish boxer, 1938. Nicknamed the Gorgeous Gael, Doyle (1913-1978) fought Jack Petersen for the British heavyweight title in 1933, but was disqualified for low punches

LONDON FASHION WEEK Abe Hamilton designer

George Best footballer in his hotel in Marbella Spain May1972

A contractor walks in a tunnel at the construction site at Karuma 600 megawatts hydroelectric power project under construction on River Nile, Uganda February 20, 2018

A statue of the Virgin Mary wears a yellow vest in a street in Nantes, France, December 10, 2018. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Lifeboatman with cork life jacket, Victorian period Date: 19th century

Lunchtime brings a few minutes of rest... Douglas Aircraft Companys plant, Long Beach, Calif
Lunchtime brings a few minutes of rest for these women workers of the assembly line at Douglas Aircraft Companys plant, Long Beach, Calif

A noontime rest for a full-fledged... Long Beach, Calif. plant of Douglas Aircraft Company, 1942
A noontime rest for a full-fledged assembly worker at the Long Beach, Calif. plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. Nacelle parts for a heavy bomber form the background

Guide at Little Norway, Blue Mounds, Wis. 1942. Creator: Arthur Rothstein
Guide at Little Norway, Blue Mounds, Wisconsin

Figure, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Vera Van Voris
Figure, 1935/1942

DDE-90026787
Able Tasman NP, Nelson, New Zealand. The many secluded golden beaches of the Able Tasman NP yield great locations for getting some sun, kayaking, or hiking. It is the sunniest location in NZ

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"Unveiling the Versatile Vest: From Arthur Ashe to Freddie Mercury, a Closer Look at Iconic Figures Sporting this Timeless Piece" In the world of fashion, few garments have stood the test of time quite like the vest. Whether it's on the tennis court or in a rock concert, this versatile piece has adorned some of history's most influential figures. Take Arthur Ashe, for example. The American tennis player who triumphed over Jimmy Connors in the Wimbledon men's singles final in 1975 showcased his athletic prowess while donning a sleek vest. As he gracefully moved across the grass courts, Ashe proved that style and performance can go hand in hand. Speaking of style icons, no discussion would be complete without mentioning Freddie Mercury – lead singer of British rock group Queen. Known for his flamboyant stage presence and captivating voice, Mercury often sported an eccentric vest as part of his iconic ensemble. With each electrifying performance, he demonstrated how a simple garment could elevate one's presence to legendary status. But vests aren't limited to sports and music; they have also made their mark in other realms. Take Ted Williams, an American baseball player turned pilot during World War II. Captured inside the cockpit of a Grumman F9F-6 Panther fighter plane, Williams exuded confidence and determination while wearing his trusty vest – symbolizing both bravery on the field and courage in combat. Meanwhile, Ted "Kid" Lewis displayed another side to vests as he stepped into boxing rings with unparalleled tenacity. This Scottish boxer from 1938 knew that every punch thrown was enhanced by his tailored vest – serving as armor against opponents' blows while showcasing his unwavering dedication to victory. Beyond athletics lies artistry; Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec embodied this notion perfectly when posing for a photographic double portrait as both model and painter himself.