Skip to main content

Sophistication Collection

Background imageSophistication Collection: Tatler winter fashions, by Gordon Conway

Tatler winter fashions, by Gordon Conway
Fashion illustration by Gordon Conway of a soft woollen suit worn with green kasha scarf and gloves. The second outfit, a red coat made of soft suede, worn with a matching scarf and waistcoat

Background imageSophistication Collection: Mother of the Bride fashion by drawn by Barbara Hulanicki

Mother of the Bride fashion by drawn by Barbara Hulanicki
A dress and coat in delicate emerald wild silk as a suggested wedding ensemble for a mother of the bride, with a low, swathed neckline and bow at the waist of the dress and dramatic full coat

Background imageSophistication Collection: Viscountess Bridport

Viscountess Bridport, formerly Pamela Baker before her marriage to Rowland Hood, 3rd Viscount Bridport in 1934. Date: 1939

Background imageSophistication Collection: GRINDSTONE HANDBILL

GRINDSTONE HANDBILL
Handbill offering grindstones, mounted or unmounted in varying degrees of sophistication. Date: circa 1870

Background imageSophistication Collection: India. British colonial era. Banquet at the palace of Rais i

India. British colonial era. Banquet at the palace of Rais in Mynere. Engraving by Hildibrand. Colored. The Illustrated World, 1882

Background imageSophistication Collection: Advert for State Express Cigarettes 1912

Advert for State Express Cigarettes 1912
An Inspiration - an advertisement for State Express Cigarettes, showing a very smart dapper young gent wooing his beloved

Background imageSophistication Collection: Pink Lady coaster

Pink Lady coaster
Drinks coaster for Pink Lady featuring an elegant gloved hand holding a glass of the sparkling beverage. Date: c.1960

Background imageSophistication Collection: Paris, France - Les Grands boulevards

Paris, France - Les Grands boulevards. Date: 1853

Background imageSophistication Collection: Playing card reverse - advertising for Craven A cigarettes

Playing card reverse - advertising for Craven A cigarettes, featuring a stylish woman in 1920s costume with red cloche hat and fur-trimmed overcoat. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSophistication Collection: Ronald Paterson coat, 1956

Ronald Paterson coat, 1956
A dress and jacket in black tweed by Ronald Paterson. The dress is a slim sheath with the bust underlined in satin. The bulky jacket is lined and collared in opaline fox fur. Date: 1956

Background imageSophistication Collection: Lyons coffee advertisement

Lyons coffee advertisement
Advertisement for Lyons instant coffee granules showing an immaculate 1950s housewife giving a demonstration of how to make the perfect cup of coffee. 1950s

Background imageSophistication Collection: Mother of the Bride outfit drawn by Barbara Hulanicki

Mother of the Bride outfit drawn by Barbara Hulanicki
A dress of ocean blue cellophane lace by Mandell as a suggested outfit for a mother of the bride. The line is simple with the skirt mounted on a taffeta camisole bodice

Background imageSophistication Collection: Woolland afternoon hat, 1953

Woolland afternoon hat, 1953
In 1953, you had hats specifically to wear in the afternoon! This one, from Woollands is the perfect summer complement to a dark town frock (you also had dresses that were only worn in town)

Background imageSophistication Collection: Britannia and Eve January 1943

Britannia and Eve January 1943
Front cover depicting a sophisticated woman in a brown coat with matching hat and gloves. A yellow silk scarf at her throat completes the outfit

Background imageSophistication Collection: A first-line trench in Champagne

A first-line trench in Champagne
A three-storeyed French trench in the Champagne region of France in October 1915. Much was made of the sophistication of German trench fortifications


All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping