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Second Empire fashions in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris Date: circa 1850s
Ernest AdvertisementAn advertisement for Ernest, London based manufacturers of clothing. The photograph shows a female model showcasing some winter fashions, including a fur coat and plush hat. Date: circa 1916
Derry and Toms AdvertisementAn advertisement poster for Derry & Toms, specialists in economical dainty gowns and hats in London. The image shows a woman wearing a white dress
The spring fashion for 1925 women and girls. School girl was simplified. The one in the centre is of figured shantung and santoy, while she has levied a toll on wool marocain for the others
Patterned jumpers, fashions Date: 1925
Advertorial showing women's fashions and cosmetics. Elizabeth Arden cosmetics, and service kit, Marshall and Snelgrove tweeds and tartan, and Lilywhites pyjama suit
Photographers capturing fashions at the races, photomontage of outdoor fashion and sporting photographs. Captioned, ??Chic-hunting: running elegance to earth and ?
Dunhill's Ladies Motoring Coats, advertisement with photographs of two designs of motoring coats, with description, and details of the Sahara dust coat
Illustration of the Helene blouse, with frilled collarIllustration of the Helene blouse or bodice, with high, frilled collar, and front, puff, leg o mutton sleeves and corseted waist. From a section, Our Ladies Pages: Fashions up to Date'. Date: 1895
Illustration of the Adele blouse, with high collarIllustration of the Adele blouse or bodice, with high collar, and elaborate, ribboned puff, leg o mutton sleeves and corseted waist. From a section, Our Ladies Pages: Fashions up to Date'
Illustration of the Carmencita blouse or bodice, striped, with puff, leg o mutton sleeves and corseted waist. From a section, Our Ladies Pages: Fashions up to Date'. Date: 1895
Advert for Austin Reed's range of men's suits. Date: 1933
Fashion from Aquascutum and WoodrowsA golf outfit and raincoat from Aquascutum, and various hats from Woodrows of Piccadilly. Date: 1932
Advert for Summer Suits in Ascot CrepeAdvert from Marshall and Snelgrove, promoting their latest range of summer suits, made from Ascot crepe. Date: 1932
Advert for Women's HatsMarshall & Snelgrove advertising their range of material hats for women, a craze fresh from Paris. Date: 1932
Women's Fashion FeatureLingerie, topcoats and hairstyles - an eclectic range of women's fashion trends. Date: 1932
Modish AccessoriesAdvert for fashion accessories available at Harvey Nichol's in Knightsbridge. Date: 1932
Fashions for Humans and GreyhoundsAdvert for Marshall and Snelgrove, promoting their matching outfits for greyhounds and their owners. Date: 1932
Fashions for Town and CountryAdvert depicting the latest fashions for town and country. Date: 1932
Advert for Dunlop RaincoatsAdvert for Dunlop's range of weatherproof women's outerwear. Date: 1932
Promoting the Latest FashionsThe latest in women's fashion - coats and suits available from Kenneth Durward and Smee's. Date: 1932
Golf FashionsThe latest fashions for the female golfer, available at Marshall and Snelgrove on Oxford Street. Date: 1931
Gladys CooperActress Gladys Cooper (1888-1971), later Dame Gladys, showing off some of her gowns. Date: 1931
Mrs MacDonald Buchanan with Mr Hector MacDonaldCatherine MacDonald Buchanan (b. 1895) was the only surviving child of James Buchanan, 1st Baron Woolavington. Here she is pictured at the family seat, Lavington House
White felt bowler hat, latest fashion for summer 1931Latest women's fashion in July 1931, white felt bowler hat Date: 1931
Advert for Du Barry maternity wearAdvert for Du Barry promoting a woollen maternity suit. Date: 1940
Advert for Christmas dressesAdvert for Marshall & Snelgrove, promoting women's dresses in time for Christmas. Date: 1940
Shelter suitThe shelter suit, essential for remaining fashionable in one's air raid shelter. This one is by Burberry. Date: 1940
Elizabeth Arden dinner dressA wool dinner dress from Elizabeth Arden, here accessorised with a gas-mask carrier. Date: 1940
Shelter in comfortAdvert for Debenham and Freebody Department Store, promoting the latest fashion in air raid suits and coats. Date: 1940
Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove capesAdvert for a range of wool capes available from Marshall & Snelgrove. They are being marketed as ideal for the air raid shelter. Date: 1940
Advert for WalpolesWalpoles, advertising Autumn 1939's must-have outfit: an all-in-one air-raid shelter suit, with pockets large enough to accommodate gas-mask, torch and make-up. Available in Air Force blue
Advert for Braemar Knitwear's cashmere twinset. Date: 1939
Hats for autumnShowcasing the latest range of hats available at Gorringes. Date: 1939
Advert for Sy-metra stockingsAdvert for Sy-metra pure silk stockings. Date: 1939
Advert for furs from Debenham and FreebodyAdvert for Debenham and Freebody Department Store, promoting their new season collection of furs. Date: 1939
Negligees and wrappers from Jenners EdinburghAdvert for Jenners Department Store in Edinburgh, showcasing their negligees and wrappers. Date: 1939
Debenham and Freebody dress collectionDepartment store Debenham and Freebody, promoting women's dresses. Date: 1939
Advert for AquascutumAdvert for a woman's tweed suit, from Aquascutum's autumn collection. Date: 1939
Advert for Jenners, EdinburghAdvert for a fur evening cape, available at Jenners Department Store in Edinburgh. Date: 1939
Lady Iris Mountbatten and Miss B DunnLady Iris Mountbatten (1920-1982) was an actress and model, and the great-grandchild of Queen Victoria. Here she is pictured in Antibes, alongside Miss Barbara Dunn. Date: 1939
Corduroy HatsMarshall & Snelgrove, advertising their new wider rib corduroy hats. Date: 1939
Autumn fashion from MatitaShowcasing part of the autumn collection from Matita. Checks were in. Date: 1939
Autumn fashionsThe department store Debenham & Freebody, promoting autumn fashions at reduced prices. Date: 1939
Burberry outfitsThese models are wearing Burberry outfits in tweed, in an article printed shortly before the beginning of the grouse hunting season. Date: 1939
Advert for Burberry, depicting a fashionable shooting outfit. Date: 1939
Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003) the American actress, wearing what was viewed at the time as relatively masculine clothing. Date: 1939
Bridal dress from Fenwick'sA bridal dress from Fenwick's, New Bond Street, in fancy satin damask with simulated paysanne corselet. Date: circa 1939