The dress has a simple collar and spotted cravat. She also created extravagant evening wear such as this sequinned dress and cape. Brimmed hats wore often worn outside of the house (titled at an angle), as were gloves which were synchronised with shoes and handbags. This was one of the first Ossie Clark designs for his less expensive Radley label. 'New Look' jacketChristian Dior (1905-57)1947ParisWool flannelMuseum no. Wreaths decorated with small waxflowers - in this case,orange blossoms on wire stems - were popular wedding accessories of the 1930s. They were madeto sit on top of the head, bothas a decoration and a way of holding the long veil in place. It reached its peak of popularity during the 1840s and 1850s, when mass manufacturing and industrialisation brought fashionable dress within the reach of a much wider section of the population. She was daughter of the affluent Member of Parliament Sir Thomas Firbank and sister of the novelist Ronald Firbank. Source: Wikimedia Commons, Fig. The textile design is a plain grid pattern. All Heim's designs had a classical elegance that made them suitable for grand, formal occasions. The development of rayon. This photograph of the pop singer Eve Boswell (1922-98) shows her in a typical 1950s evening dress. The loose bolero and open jacket forms were often not what they seemed, but an applied trimming of a bodice on a close-fitting boned lining. Born into a Jewish family in Frankfurt, she initially pursued an academic career before moving to Paris in 1930 to concentrate on photography. We may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking a link. This straight-cut jacket is similar to the one worn by the Duchess of Windsor (Mrs Wallis Simpson) in her engagement photographs taken by Sir Cecil Beaton (1904-1980). Its straight bodice is embroidered with a design that reveals the influence of Egyptian patterns. It would have accommodated a voluminous 'New Look' style skirt underneath it. Dressing in vintage style clothing for a themed event or personal fashion is our passion. (Mrs Humphry, 'Manners for Men', London 1897). Wool twill- for skirts, jackes, waistcoats and pants. She worked with the young designers, Paul Babb and Pamela Proctor to ensure they designed clothes she would happily wear herself, such as this brightly patterned mini-dress. This dress has a schoolmistress-like authority and propriety; its covered-up look features a demure high neck, long sleeves and a safe, calf-length skirt. Dresses now had to please the ear as well as the eye. Bernard Weatherill was a men's tailoring and equestrian dress-maker, established in Savile Row in 1912. The company made paper bags, card boxes, labels and tickets for a range of different clothes stores. From the mid 1960s until about 1971 Cardin favoured heavyweight woollen jerseys for his avant-garde designs. If you are interested in a career in fashion, adegree in FashionorFashion and Textilescould be your first step. Summer day dressDesigner unknownAbout 1910FranceWhite lacis (needle lace) and embroidered lawn, with macrame fringe and bobble trim; fastened around the waist with a ribbon beltMuseum no. The loop of tape outside the waistband through which tongues of the braces were passed became general towards the end of the period. Although at first ridiculed, many of the decorative features of Aesthetic dress were absorbed into mainstream fashion by the 1890s. - for undergarments like tunics and underdress. It appeared on most evening dresses between 1892 and 1897. When he opened his own fashion business in 1966, his architectural background and the current interest in space travel informed his work. Individual pieces from our 1865-1900 shelves! They were inspired by earlier masculine styles in neckwear. This is a fashion design for a day suit, designed by Marjorie Field in the 1940s for the couture firm Field Rhoades of London.It depicts a typical mid 1940s day suit, with very wide shoulder, a nipped in waist and a straight, knee-length skirt.The womanwears her hair piled fashionably high on top of her head. They sport bouffant styles, back-combed for a full, bee-hive shape, and heavy fringes. This evening dress, obviously designed for the summertime, is a remarkable example of Chanel's skills in developing elegant sportswear for the evening, creating a simple yet stunning evening dress for the sporty, modern woman of the 1930s. From 1942 onwards some clothes were made under the government Utility Scheme that rationed materials. Almost all the fullness and looseness which appeared in the bodices of the 1890s was deceptive. In woolen fabrics, De laine, the old mousseline that is a thin texture of muslin, made with woolis again seen, printed or plain (Ladies Treasury, 1894), and was a favorite material, as is seen in many surviving dresses. This pair of shoes is typical of the mid 1940s, during which time it was fashionable to wear tall platform shoes. Because of war-time shortages, the platform soles were often made out of cork. In keeping with the fashion for height, hair was worn piled high on top of the head, and clothing was narrow with exaggerated padded shoulder. T.46&A-1942Given by the Board of Trade, through Sir Thomas Barlow, Director-General of Civilian Clothing. The journal featured articles about theatre, travel and other pursuits of interest to the leisured wealthy, but the main emphasis was always on fashion. Men's fashions still revolved around the suit. Echoing these concerns, Aesthetic dress of the 1870s rejected the fussy and upholstered look of womens fashion. During this decade, frilly, puffed blouses and fluted skirts continued to be popular. Hair was set short and close to the head, often with gentle 'finger waves' at the hairline. With the growth in leisure activities and sporting pursuits during the 1870s and 1880s the Norfolk jacket became acceptable for any form of outdoor exercise, 'being especially suited for bicycling, business, fishing, pleasuring, and the moorland' (Tailor and Cutter, April 1888). A yoked bodice had already appeared in 1890, and yoke shapes, square, round or V-shaped appeared on many dresses of the 1890s. By the 1930s an increasing number of couturiers were attracted to the newly available and sophisticated rayon dress goods. DressCharles Creed (1909-66, designer), for theUtility Scheme1942LondonRayon crepe, with buttonsMuseum no. This coat was especially designed and made for Mrs Hazel Moorcroft. Because riding-habits are subject to considerable stress, the emphasis throughout is on firm and accurate construction. Then, both hand-crafted and mass-produced tailoring was as important as it is today. This suit is typical of the 1940s post-war 'New Look'. The skirt is straight and slightly below the knee in length, while the jacket features a nipped in waist, padded hips, and sloping shoulders inspired by Christian Dior's 'New Look' collection of 1947, which moved fashion away from the boxy, military look of the war years. Many dresses, jackets and blouses came with shoulder pads extending further than the shoulders themselves. Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Arthur W. Clement, 1940. Summer dressHorrockses Fashion1953EnglandPrinted cottonMuseum no. With rations well and truly over, womens fashion became more luxurious; skirts had pleats and gatherings, and bold colours and patterns remained popular. A fitness phase which took over in the 1970s carried over into the early 1980s, with a heavy focus on aerobics. New York: Fashion Plates: 150 Years of Style. Though initially shocking to some, many designers embraced its informality and ease of movement. The few garments designed by Nabob in the V&A's collection are made from imported 'exotic' materials. By the 1890s conventions had become so relaxed that smart young men were seen wearing Norfolk jackets even in the city. Suit (jacket andskirt)Cristbal Balenciaga (1895-1972)Autumn/winter 1954-5ParisTweed, lined with silkMuseum no. Many of the tea-gowns of the 1890s were in the Empire style, falling loosely from a high waistline, inspired by the fashions of the early nineteenth century. T.21 to B-1960Worn by Miss Heather Firbank. Toilette de Promenade, Fashion plate from La Mode Artistique, 1903. They attracted glamorous pop stars, bohemian aristocrats and impoverished students alike. 1865 to 1900 Post Civil War fabrics had a variety of designs that included paisleys, stripes, and florals. John French Archive, V&A JF6743/4. Simple dresses were teamed with short or long capes, or boleros. Printed cotton- for dresses, skirts waistcoats and lady jackets. The dress is a half-mourning dress, meaning that it was worn in the later stages of mourning. Antique Fabrics. The skirt is made of pleated lustrous silk taffeta. The high-waisted black cashmere kimono-like gown is trimmed with striking notes of purple and a wide draped purple sash of silk crepe. This sleeveless dress has a low square neckline, which was popular in the the mid 1920s. Another fabric used in the Victorian era was Crepe. A British riding habit from this period can be seen in figure 10. Unless the skirt is too narrow to allow it, a net petticoat or crinoline will contribute to the bell-like silhouette and give the skirt more flare. Commonwealth Vintage Dancers. Undervests of natural coloured wool or cellular cotton were also popular, as these fabrics allowed the skin to breathe. for shirts, underdresses, panties and underpants. New York: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2009.300.1596a, b. Ossie Clark was one of Britain's most influential fashion designers of the 1960s and 1970s. Here Haley uses the image of a woman driver to represent a modern outlook and an independent lifestyle. Where day dresses had blousy, high-collared bodices, evening gowns had more fitted bodices with low-cut necks, like that seen in the elaborate gown from 1902 (Fig. Women wore wide-brimmed hats and idealized The Gibson Girl, a popular drawing of the time that emulated an hourglass figure. This is a typical example of a gentleman's morning suit. Jag godknner reglerna & villkoren. over this is placed the nap prepared from the hair of the beaver.' He had previously trained alongside Christian Dior at the couture house of Lucien Lelong. To emphasise the bust, a large silk velvet bow was set into the low, square neckline and the waist was compressed by a cummerbund-style lower bodice. Travelling gownDesigner unknown1905, Great BritainWoollen face cloth, trimmed with braid and velvet, and inserted with panels of net and machine-made laceMuseum no. Photograph; portraitof David Lindsay, Earl of Crawford and BalcarresFrederick Hollyer (1837-1933)1900EnglandPlatinum printMuseum no. SuitMoss Bros1969LondonWool twillMuseum no. The style was derived from military coats at a time when military tailoring had become fashionable. Dresses from Horrockses Fashions appealed to women of different ages and social backgrounds as the perfect summer dress. Evening dressVictor Stiebel (1907-76)1950sLondonSatin embroidered with beads and rhinestonesMuseum no. The simplification and economy of material match the conditions laid down by the Board in relation to the manufacture of civilian clothing during the Second World War of 1939-1945. . Necklines were usually a simple scoop or "V" but when collars were used they emphasized the long line. Lounge suit (jacket, waistcoat, trousers)Designer unknown1918-20Great BritainWoven tweed with a vertical stripe; (Jacket) Lined with twill ; (Waistcoat) Lined with linen with a narrow black and wider brown stripeMuseum no. She is wearing a fashionable cloche hat and sports a bob. CIRC.536-1971. The men have exaggerated side partings and side-burns, whilst the woman has a heavy, straight fringe. 130-1925Given by H. L. Sparks, Esq. His career was interrupted by the First World War of 1914-1918, but in 1919 he reopened his salon, this time under his own name. The draped fabric knot is inspired by 19th-century dress, and is typical of Dior's historicism. The V&A holds over 40 similar designs from Willetts & Sons. It has an unusual bodice (without centre back seam), incorporating bat-wing sleeves with long, tapered cuffs and a wired 'Tudor'-style, heart-shaped collar. T.48-1965Worn and given by the designer. Evening ensemble (dress and jacket)Mainbocher (1891-1976)1937ParisSilk crepe, embroidered with sequins (jacket)Museum no. It created refined, well-mannered garments for a mainly English clientele for the London social season. In 1961, hemlines typically sat just above the knee, climbing higher in the following years; by 1966 some mini hems reached the upper thigh, and the end of the decade even saw the introduction of the micro-mini. Velvet was fashionable and the soft, lustrous silk crepe, crepe-de-chine. In 1893, there was a full sleeve which sometimes fell off the top of the arm, so that it continued the line of the bodice across the arm; the bodice was held over the shoulder by narrow shoulder straps. Victoria and Albert Museum. Hair was worn with a side parting but slicked back with 'Brill cream'. At the time of his death in May 1910, almost a full decade later, the pyramid was upside-down, with exaggeratedly wide-brimmed hats tapering downwards into narrow hems, with a neatly shod foot providing the point of the new heart-shaped silhouette. (37). Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fig. Many people had studio photographs taken, in everyday dress or fancy dress, for cartes de visite, and later cabinet cards. Evening dressHardy Amies (1909-2003)About 1955LondonTulle and velvetMuseum no. Laver writes, The bust was no longer thrust quite so far forward, nor the hips so far back. Day dressEdward Molyneux (1891-1974, designer) for the Utility Scheme1942LondonRayon crepe, with matching composition buttonsMuseum no. This outfit would have been worn as a walking suit. T.92-1982Worn by Mrs Opal Holt and given by Mrs D. M. Haynes and Mrs M. Clark. Baroness Helen Bachofen von Echt wore it to a party in New York where she danced with Frank Sinatra. These standards complied with restrictions and rationing of raw materials. Vogue, Evening dressCharles James (1906-78)1938-9USA or London or ParisPrinted silkMuseum no. Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of the Princess Viggo in accordance with the wishes of the Misses Hewitt, 1931. Linen- for shirts, underdresses and lining. These standards complied with restrictions and rationing of raw materials. It named Biba as the most in shop for gear. Hair was worn parted at the side or the middle. Paul Poiret (1879-1944) was born in Paris. When offering this day dress to the Museum in August 1942, Sir Thomas Barlow explained that it conformed 'in simplification and economy of material to the conditions laid down by the Board of Trade in relation to the manufacture of civilian clothing'. In the winter, they might wear lace up boots. Fitted shoulder pads became very popular in the 40s, as womens fashion began to take more of a military style. The famous 1960s model, Twiggy, launched her fashion label 'Twiggy Dresses' on 16 February 1967. Then, both hand-crafted and mass-produced tailoring was as important as it is today. This website is supported by advertising in the form of product links, banners, and sponsored articles. The late 1960s celebrity boutique phenomenon saw popular teenage idols launching clothing lines and boutiques. Popular colors were: slate grey, pearl grey, cream, ivory, royal blue, plum, copen blue, navy blue cadet, helio, wisteria, lavender, amethysts, coral, wine, old rose, American beauty (red), mahogany (an orange-red-brown), tango orange, tan, yellow, reseda green, myrtle green, emerald green, nile green and olive green. The label in this little black dress simply reads 'Lord and Taylor'. Lithograph. The new century did not bring drastic changes in childrens wear. It was worn at events and in places where in previous decades more formal attire would have been required. The 70s is often described as a fun era for fashion. T.45 to B-1942Given by the Board of Trade. The bodice had lost its fullness of sleeve. In 1897, the fullness left the sleeves in the same way as it began, with a small puff still remaining at the shoulder; but this puff, in part, lost its original difference from the bodice, and many blouses of the 1890s were as rigidly boned as any of the dress bodices. While Annas legacy may not be well-known today, the influence of the aesthetic and artistic dress movements manifested in the early part of the next decade in the designs of Paul Poiret and others. T.339-1974. Evening dressMichael Sherard (191098)1958LondonFrench re-embroidered ribbon lace, with taffetaMuseum no. Cocktail dresses gained a new popularity after the Second World War. Dresses were well designed with beads, buttons, and ruffles. 1 - Jean-Philippe Worth (French, 18561926). In tune with the times, Mary Quant offered them identities of their own with styles such as this vivid red shift with youthful appeal. The illustrations were stencilled by hand with watercolour, in a technique known as pochoir. His suits were highly regarded and commanded high prices. Pants were either ankle-length to the mid-calf, drawers were either just below or just above the knee. The bodice is cut under the bust and continues into a wide trouser-skirt. Introduction to 20th-Century Fashion. 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