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Loder by Spy, 1906Sporting Major Eustace Loder in a double-breasted pin- stripe suit with trousers that taper at the ankles, a wing collar, striped shirt, bowler hat, cane, town boots & gloves
Dark Brown Suit 1909Sir Charles Friswell Frizzy wears a dark brown double- breasted three-piece suit, brown lace-up boots, shirt with a high all-round collar & a brown tie
Costume / Photo 1902A young woman wears a plain gored skirt & a blouse trimmed with lace with an all-round collar of a sensible height. A V shaped belt emphasizes her small waist
Motoring Woman 1907Fashionable motoring wear for a modern girl includes a warm fur lined double-breasted coat with fur collar & cuffs & fastened with brandenburgs. Her hat has a protective veil
Fur-Trimed Shawl 1913A shawl in a translucent fabric bordered with fur & with a fur-trimmed high stand collar with two pointed capes terminating in a tassel. A fur toque completes the ensemble
Fur Poncho 1913Green lined white fur garment somewhat like a cape or poncho with a thick all round fur collar & chinese style embroidered motif on the chest. Worn with a fur toque
Afternoon Mantlet 1913Mantlet in a bold red floral fabric with black collar & turned-back cuffs worn with a black hobble skirt, soft hat or toque & drop earrings
Cut-Away Frock 1907American coat described as a cut-away frock but looks very like a morning coat & is worn with striped trousers with a front crease, lace-up shoes, wing collar, bow tie & bowler
Overcoat Back View 1907An American 3/4 length overcoat in a self-stripe woollen fabric with velvet collar & rounded corners to the back vent
Continental Motor CoatAn American motor coat - the Continental" : full-length, double-breasted with stand- fall collar & adjustable straps at the cuffs. N.B peaked cap with ear-flaps
Discussing US FootballAmerican version of a Chester or Chesterfield overcoat. This is a restrained model with fly-front & without a velvet collar. Worn with trousers with turn-ups & half-boots
Bastardized ChesterfieldDon t mess with a classic! Ameican version of a fly- fronted Chesterfield overcoat with velvet collar & enormous patch pockets said to give it a snappy quality!
American Raincoat 1907American water-proof overcoat or raincoat with fly-front, cuffs & pocket flaps worn with jodhpurs, riding boots with spurs, wing collar & tie & a bowler or derby hat
Sac Suit & Yoke SkirtHe wears an American Varsity sac suit with long line jacket & deep pockets. She wears a kilted or pleated skirt with a plain yoke & a blouse with all round collar & bowtie
Husband / Wife / Letter 1907American Varsity style sac suit: S-B jacket with a stitched border, trousers with a front crease that taper at the ankle. Worn with an all round collar & lace up shoes
Ryton Overcoat 1907American gentleman in town boots (half-boots) & Ryton overcoat: 3/4 length, loose fitting with a back vent & velvet collar, reads a magazine
American Overcoats 1907American father wearing a Chesterfield overcoat with velvet collar & fry-front & son in a Varsity overcoat shop for guns. Both wear bowler (Derby) hats
American Sac Suit 1907American Varsity sac suit: a S-B jacket with generous lapels & narrow fit trousers with a front crease; a bowler hat, wing collar & American style shoes with bows
Man in White Suit C1905Farren Soutar in a lightweight casual 3 piece suit: straw boater, all-round collar, trousers with front crease & turn-ups, short jacket with single button & braid trim
Evening Coat / Paquin 1914Paquin evening coat: deep set fur trimmed sleeves & panels using a fabric with a Klimt style spiral motif. The shell style collar is possibly wired to keep its shape
Travelling Coat 1914Paquin travelling coat with a fur collar, a narrow skirt & brightly coloured striped blouse. N.B fur hat in imitation of a cats head complete with whiskers!
Tailor-Made / Redfern 1914Tailor-made by Redfern with draped skirt with side pockets, waistcoat & jacket with a roll collar, pocket flaps, ornamental buttonholes & rounded front borders
Afternoon Dress 1914Tunic dress with Dolman (Batwing) sleeves, ruffle stand collar, open tunic flaring from a yoke, tubular skirt & belt with a rose clasp
Tailor-Made / Worth 1914Elegant 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
Fur Jacket 1914Blue dress with narrow draped skirt, a wrap-over fur coat which is cut longer at the back with collar & cuffs of a pale coloured fur, square handbag & floral hat
Military Fashions 1914The initial impact of the war on fashion i.e a source of style. Military taileur of hobble skirt & 3/4 jacket with flared skirt, Napoleonic collar & cuffs, braiding & epaulettes
Couple / Savoy Supper 1920He: long black coat with velvet collar, top hat, white waistcoat, wing collar & tie. She: pink gown, white fur coat with silver fox fur stole, bandeau & plume headdress
Pyjama Suit C. 1918Forward young woman wears a cerise pink & red pyjama suit - the jacket has a roll collar & cuffs & fastens with frogs. She has fur trimmed mules on her feet & a cigarette holder
Blue Coat 1830Blue double-breasted tail coat cut-away at the front & with a high stand-fall velvet collar, white fly-fronted trousers, black pumps with bows, grey top hat & cane
Coats by Worth 1923Orientally inspired coats by Worth based on a Kimono: orange with voluminous hanging sleeves & fur trim & collar; puce wrap over coat with fur lining & embroidered panels
Quilted & Ermine CoatOrientally inpired evening coat with cape collar, loose tubular sleeves & pleated back panel in a quilted brightly coloured ornate printed fabric lined & trimmed with ermine
Quilted Silk Coat 1922Loose fitting cape style evening coat in sable & quilted silk with a huge fur collar exhibits a distinct chinese influence in the fabric design & tassel trim
Evening Coat with ErmineLoose fitting evening coat shaped like an upturned triangle uses ornately patterned velvet with a high collar & back panel in ermine
Afternoon Dress 1922As 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 1922Barrel-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
High Neck Dress 1922Clinging gown with high stand collar & cuffs that extend over the hands with button detailing & gored flared skirt. Contrasting colour trim adds interest
Sable & Suede Coat 1922Suede coat with voluminous sleeves & high stand collar trimmed with sable fur. Worn with black gloves, Louis heeled shoes & a ribbon trimmed cloche hat
Sheepskin & AstrakanBarrel-line skirt & tunic with a sash across the hips worn with a sheepskin coat with high stand fall collar, cuffs & lining of astrakan & brandenbourgs (fastenings). Date: 1922
Sealskin Coat 1922Flared coat in russet & grey leather with an embroidered yoke & high stand collar & deep cuffs of sealskin. The lining & toque hat are also of sealskin
Rat Fur Coat 1922Wrap over rat fur coat with a high stand collar a yoke with embroidered panels bordered in silver fox fur & embroidery. The styling has an Eastern European feel
Tailored Suit by WorthTailored suit by Worth in salmon pink & black: sac-like jacket with half-length sleeves, pockets & high loose fitting collar & a barrel-line skirt or 2-piece dress
Playsuit with StripesA playsuit by Hanro composed of navy shorts and a striped top with collar. Worn here with a pair of espedrilles
Embroidery & Fur CoatA design by Raphael: A full length evening coat in white satin profusely embroidered with sequins & with a fur roll collar & sleeves
Golden Seal Collar 1930SA long tweed coat with a large collar of golden seal fur & a deep chestnut coloured leather belt by Martial et Armand. The coat has a wrap- over front & turned back cuffs
Astrakhan Trim Coat 30SAn unusual coat in bottle green wool with wrap-over front & full sleeves. The bodice, pointed cuffs & angular collar are in grey astrakhan. Jonelle of Paris
Brown Seal Coat 1930SA brown seal half-length coat with suede collar, fly fastening & tulip shaped patch pockets. Designed by George Kaplan
Cable Stitch PulloverA hand-knitted jumper in a cable stitch with cuffs & a roll collar. Here it is worn with a woollen skirt
Jumper & Flower BroochA hand-knitted jumper in a lacy ribbed stitch without a collar or welt is worn with a broad belt & a knitted flower brooch