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Fashion at Quaglinos, 1950Model pose at the bar of the newly-decorated Quaglinos wearing outfits from Margaret Marks. On the left, a dark grey and lemon check suit with a pleated skirt and high buttoned neck line
Winter fashion 1935Back page of a fashion catalogue, showing three women in bright winter coats. Date: 1935
Communion Outfits 1960SChildren, accompanied by a nun, in their First Communion outfits. Date: 1960s
The 1958 Season - Fashions for her First SeasonDouble page spread from The Tatler featuring outfit ideas for a debutantes first season in 1958. On the left, mornings in town require a warm suit for the early days of the season so The Tatler
Advert for Garroulds uniforms for maids 1937Practical house for service uniforms, available from Garrould s, Edgeware Road, London. 1937
Suzanne Lenglens tennis outfits for Selfridges 1930A page depicting the outfits designed and modelled by Suzanne Lenglen for Selfridges, knickers and blouse with adjustable skirt. 1930
Wartime fashion section, Britannia and Eve, 1940Fashion editorial for the forthcoming Spring embellished by four drawings of women wearing daytime jacket dresses designed by famous designers
Sixties kaftansModel on the left wears a white Grecian style kaftan with silver braiding down the front, by Simon Ellis. The silver sequin sandals are from Magli and the gilt bangles is from India Craft
Fashions by Dior and WorthIn the background is a two-piece by Dior of silk shantung dyed to a mandarin colour. The pleated skirt is mounted on a chemise top and worn with a sleeveless bodice trimmed with matching bows
Dress and matching coat by Norman HartnellA dress and matching coat by Norman Hartnell who follows the vogue for diaphanous fabrics by using mushroom silk organza. The dress has a deep V neckline
Black silk organza dressA black silk organza dress by Dior. The bodice is banded in black satin ribbon which is also used for the sash tying in a rosette highlighted with a diamante clip. Date: 1961
Floral cotton anorak by Neatawear, 1965Model wearing a summer anorak in a cotton floral print by Neatawear, matched with a bra and hipster shorts. Date: 1965
Balenciaga and Givenchy fashions, 1961Illustration depicting ensembles designed by Balenciaga and Givenchy in 1961. From left, (1) wool coat with large black overcheck reversing to black
Schiaparelli ski oufit, 1929A ski-ing outfit by Elsa Schiaparelli featuring loosely cut breeches in dark blue toile and a novel fitted jumper, pointed hood-like cap
Jean Patou dress, 1929An outfit by Jean Patou called Castiglione in black velvet, daringly reminiscent with its high waistline, long skirt, tight-fitting sleeves and wide-brimmed hat
War and the Mode - Russian influenced fashions during WW1Two outfits inspired by the Russian Allies during World War One. On the left, a blue serge is employed for the dress with trims in narrow black braid and astrachan
Lady Bridget Poulett by Madame YevondeLady Bridget Elizabeth Felicia Henrietta Augusta Poulett (1912-1975), daughter of the 7th Earl Poulett, by Madame Yevonde. She was a popular model with all the leading photographers of the day
Three young women on a yacht at Cowes, Isle of WightThree young women standing on the deck of Mr Inglebys yacht Esperance in the Solent during the Cowes Regatta, Isle of Wight, dressed in almost identical outfits
Balenciaga fashion, 1964Two sketches showing some of the latest designs by Balenciaga. On the right, in pearl beige crepe are dolman sleeves on a jumper top which dips lower at the back over a soft skirt with flat side
China - Chinese Actors in elaborate costumes Date: 1910s
Democratic Republic of Congo - Women in Brazzaville illustrating all of the variant tribes living in the city. Date: circa 1910s
Five of the children of King George V: (from left) Prince George, Prince Albert (later King George VI) Princess Mary, Prince Edward - Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII), and Prince Henry
Traditional Bulgarian National CostumeFour women and a man in traditional Bulgarian National Costume at Thessaloniki, Greece. Date: circa 1904
NFS (London Region No 5) firewomans uniform, WW2Created in 1941, the NFS nationalised the British Fire Service and split the UK into different regions. Seen here is a London firewoman in the NFS uniform
Firewomans uniform of the NFS, WW2Firewomans uniform of the National Fire Service
Lady golfers 1933Lady golfers sporting fashionable summer outfits. Art deco.Date: 1933
Romania - Woman and DancersA Romanian woman in traditional National costume kneeling between two male dancers, who have removed their soft felt hats. Date: circa1906
Trousseau of Princess MaryDresses and going away outfits chosen by Princess Mary for her marriage to Viscount Lascelles, later the Earl of Harewood in 1922
Chanel suit, 1965A suit in sooty black chenille, the jacket with three high buttons and a wrap across skirt. The blouse is of pintucked white satin with a floppy black satin bow and the jacket cuffs are slit high
Zara Italian WomenBeauties of Zara, Italy, wearing their elaborate traditional costumes and quaint caps, covered in gold coins. Date: 1930s
Laz men from SamsunPredictably the Black Sea man, or the " Laz" as he is called with a mixture of affection and sneer, has become a stock figure of the Turkish social typology. This gang is from Samsun
Three summer outfits by Molyneux, Doucet and Paul PoiretThree fashionable young ladies in summer daytime outfits. On the left, dress and jacket in mauve crepe, with matching ostrich feathers, by Molyneux
Nina Ricci outfit, 1960A model studies a fashion magazine while wearing a dress in flecked grey wool with a peplum overskirt giving a fashionable tiered effect by Nina Ricci, worn with a short bolero jacket. Date: 1960
Balenciaga outfit, 1960A coat, jacket and skirt by Balenciaga displaying the cllllean tailoring and functional lines of his designs from this period
Tunic suit by Marcus and Otto Lucas hat, 1960A tunic in fine black and white check wool worsted which buttons down the back worn over a straight skirt by Marcus and teamed with a black straw high-crowned hat by Otto Lucas. Date: 1960
Mr Mort suit and Otto Lucas hat, 1960A honey coloured silk tweed dress and jacket bound up with white silk braid by Mr Mort worn with an Otto Lucas high hat in honey straw. Date: 1960
Dress by Pierre Balmain, 1960A dress by Pierre Balmain in pale yellow silk chiffon with a matching hat trimmed with roses and white lilac. Date: 1960
Three gentlemen in traditional Croatian National costume at Dubrovnik (Ragusa), Croatia
Republic of Kosovo - Traditional costume and dancing in the countryside
Which by Florence HardyA little boy dressed in a Pierrot costume has trouble choosing between three little girls all wearing similiar fetching clown outfits
Trabzon, Turkey - Kurdish CostumesKurdish costumes from Trabzon on the Black Sea coast in north-eastern Turkey. The capital of Trabzon Province. Trabzon was located on the historic silk road route and during the Ottoman period
Group of Albanians and Woman in traditional costume
For Spring Outdoors, fashions for 1954Warmth with the muffled look. Left: introducing the phantom weight beaver lamb which is velvety and supple and in a variety of lovely colours including golden brown, turquoise and ivory
East European Villagers (Traditional costume)Eastern European villagers in traditional costume (possibly from one of the Baltic States)
Using Boys as ChessmenThirty-two pupils from Ramsgate schools act as living chessmen in two matches that form part of Kent Chess Associations Easter Congress
Bedfordshire Lace School. Date: circa 1905
For the Fashionable Convalescent - Harrods advertisementAdvertisement for a charming reception outfit for when one is feeling a little wan, can t get out of bed, but wants to look ones best. Date: 1929
A skating costume, 1903A costume of fine blue serge trimmed with coarse black braid and black and white tassels; embroidered yoke of green silk and front and ruffles of ivory lace - just the thing for ice skating in 1903