Gilet Collection

Woman in dress a la turkish in white linen and English lace, white petticoat with lace falbalas, fichu, blue gilet
FLO4671876 Woman in dress a la turkish in white linen and English lace, white petticoat with lace falbalas, fichu, blue gilet, and gold medallion with initials CD

Woman in traveling clothes for riding a cabriolet: she wears a jacket with three collars in Peking puce
FLO4671759 Woman in traveling clothes for riding a cabriolet: she wears a jacket with three collars in Peking puce, a gilet and petticoat in Peking apple-green

Woman dancing a minuet in apple-green caraco over a white gilet, white fichu-jabot, pink satin petticoat
FLO4671833 Woman dancing a minuet in apple-green caraco over a white gilet, white fichu-jabot, pink satin petticoat, and green slippers

Uniform of the French light horse cavalry. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's
FLO4572454 Uniform of the French light horse cavalry. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Costumes de Différents Pays, Dame de l'Isle de Tinne, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Dame de l'Isle de Tinne, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Kandaharien Sujet Persan, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Kandaharien Sujet Persan, c1797

Karl VIII Knutsson Bonde, 1408-70, king of Sweden and Norway, c15th century. Creator: Unknown
Karl VIII Knutsson Bonde, 1408-70, king of Sweden and Norway, c15th century

Johan II, 1458-1521, Duke of Cleve, c15th century. Creator: Anon
Johan II, 1458-1521, Duke of Cleve, c15th century

Costumes de Différent Pays, Homme des Landes de Bordeaux Allant à la Ville, c1797
Costumes de Different Pays, Homme des Landes de Bordeaux Allant a la Ville, c1797

Edzard I (1462-1528), Count of East Friesland, after c.1525-before c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Edzard I (1462-1528), Count of East Friesland, after c.1525-before c.1600

Portrait of Otto Brahe (1578-1652), c.1605-c.1610. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Otto Brahe (1578-1652), c.1605-c.1610

Portrait of Eberhardt Hanekrodt (?-1637), c.1610-c.1620. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Eberhardt Hanekrodt (?-1637), c.1610-c.1620

French gentleman with top hat and cane, riding coat lined with taffeta, striped waistcoat or gilet, trousers with foot straps. Redingote doublee de Taffetas, Pantalon a Pieds

Uniform of the Imperial Guard, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka
FLO4572988 Uniform of the Imperial Guard, Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historique de la France

Woman in floral taffeta dress, silk ottoman, and tulle hat with cockatoo. Robe de taffetas a fleurs et ottoman de soie, chapeau de tulle

New hat designs by milliner Marcelle. Demay, 1912
New hat designs by milliner Marcelle. Demay. Modeles de Mme. Marcelle Demay. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Charles Martin from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames

Woman in taffeta dress with striped silk apron, holding a Chinese umbrella. Robe de taffetas et voile de soie raye. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in serge dress and taffeta gilet
Woman in serge dress trimmed with silk braid, taffeta gilet. Robe de serge garnie de tresse de soie, Gilet de taffetas. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in travel outfit in front of cherry blossom trees. Costume d excursion. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Armand Vallee from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames

Woman in blue dress with modernist pattern skirt and hat. Robe de serge bleue a volant ecossais. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Evening outfit of cape in ermine and polecat fur, 1913
Evening outfit of cape in ermine and polecat fur over a long satin dress. Parure d hermine et putois. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Cavalcade at Longchamp racetrack
Cavalcade de Longchamp. Two incroyables (fops) mounted on heavy dray horses instead of thoroughbreds at Longchamp racetrack

Man with round bowler hat and whip
Man with round bowler hat, green jacket, waistcoat, cravat, breeches, whip and pink-striped stockings. When fashions appear strange or embarrassing, I recall the hammer wigs, wide-sleeve coats

The informal umbrella. A gentleman grabs the hand of a young lady and kisses her, while using his umbrella to prevent her aunt and chaperone from seeing it

Woman in dress a la turque and high priestess bonnet, 1788
Woman in dress a la turque in white linen and English lace, white petticoat with lace falbalas, fichu, blue gilet, and gold medallion with initials CD

Woman dancing a minuet, 1788
Woman dancing a minuet in apple-green caraco over a white gilet, white fichu-jabot, pink satin petticoat, and green slippers

Woman in traveling clothes for riding a cabriolet, 1787
Woman in traveling clothes for riding a cabriolet: she wears a jacket with three collars in Peking puce, a gilet and petticoat in Peking apple-green, and a felt hat decorated with feathers

Gardener (oil on canvas)
BRN165372 Gardener (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 64.9x54 cm; The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; (add.info.: Le Jardinier; ); eBarnes Foundation; French

Uniform of the Imperial Guard (petite tenue), Napoleonic era. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Uniform of the French light horse cavalry, Chevau-Legers, 1790. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Lord Bath pictured at Longleat and his private residence. August 1986 P017144

Costume of an Incroyable.. Costume of an Incroyable. Second costume of Lagorille, dressed for a gala. Tall claque hat (bicorn), perruque (wig) suit of striped silk, cravat

Chanel tweed suit, 1929
A black and white tweed suit in Chanels inimitable manner, with fitted hips and pleated skirt. A narrow belt marks the waist line of the white gilet. Date: 1929

Stripy Summer Frock 1928
Young woman in a fetching orange drop waist frock whose use of stripes complement the large umbrellas in the background. An orange gilet & cloche hat complete the look. Date: 1928

French man wearing the fashion of August 1791.. French man wearing the fashion of August 1791. He wears a tall hat with cockade, large wig, cravat

French man wearing the fashion of July 1790.. French man wearing the fashion of July 1790. He wears a full wig, a redingote (frock coat) over a gilet (waistcoat) and breeches with garters

French man wearing the fashion of June 1790.. French man wearing the fashion of June 1790. He wears a large wig, redingote (frock coat), cravat and gilet (waistcoat), breeches, boots

French man wearing the fashion of December 1792.. French man wearing the fashion of December 1792. He wears a short wig, redingote (riding coat) with tails, cravat and em broidered gilet (waistcoat)

French woman wearing the fashion of June 1792
French man wearing the fashion of June 1792.. French man wearing the fashion of June 1792. He wears a tall hat with cockade, riding coat with tails, cravat and gilet, breeches, garters and boots

French man wearing the fashion of February 1790.. French man wearing the fashion of February 1790. He carries a stick and top hat, and wears a wig, a long striped redingote over a cravat

French man wearing the fashion of December 1791.. French man wearing the fashion of December 1791. He wears a large wig, long coat, cravat and gilet (waistcoat), breeches and garters

Red water spider or scarlet hydrachna, Hydrachna coccinea
Costume of a bourgeois man.. Costume of a bourgeois man. He carries an English hat, an old felt Tudor with its plumes removed

Costume of a Commis Marchand, Incroyable.. Costume of a Commis Marchand (assistant merchant), Incroyable. Bicorn with cockade, redingote (frock coat) with wide lapels, short gilet (waistcoat)

Harrods advertisement, Leather Cuirass, WWI
Harrods advertisement from 1915, specifically for the O.W. Leather Cuirass, a sort of protective jerkin - waterproof, windproof and when fastened up completely, fully protects ALL the vital organs

Petit Parisiens 1929
D-B jacket & shorts; gingham / plaid frocks; party frock with high waist, gathered skirt, ribbon trim & cape & a tricolour pinafore with pleated skirt, blouse & gilet. Date: 1929

Paris Race Dresses, 1926
Three stylish dresses, designed for wearing at the races, 1926. On left: A suit of rose alpaca, embellished with a white motif, worn with a white blouse and a neat black tie

Lido Pyjamas 1930
Marcel Rochas designs for the Lido show casual wide legged trousers or beach pyjamas, a blouson jacket, a long gilet or waistcoat & broad floppy brimmed straw hats

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"Gilet: A Timeless Fashion Staple" From the iconic Chanel tweed suit of 1929 to the Napoleonic era's Imperial Guard uniform, the gilet has stood as a symbol of style and functionality throughout history. This versatile garment has effortlessly adapted to various fashion trends, making it a must-have for both men and women. In Leopold Massard's handcoloured lithograph from 1852, we catch a glimpse of the gilet worn by French soldiers during the Napoleonic era. Its structured design exudes authority and elegance, showcasing its significance as part of their uniform. Moving forward in time, we encounter a woman adorned in a floral taffeta dress with an exquisite silk ottoman gilet and tulle hat. The combination showcases how the they are elevate any outfit, adding texture and depth to one's ensemble. Marcelle Demay's new hat designs from 1912 perfectly complement another woman's attire - this time featuring a taffeta dress with striped silk apron. The addition of a matching gilet completes her look with sophistication and flair. A woman clad in a serge dress paired with a taffeta gilet demonstrates that this piece is not limited to formal occasions but can also be incorporated into everyday wear. Its practicality shines through while still maintaining an air of refinement. As we delve further into fashion history, we witness another example where travel meets style. Against cherry blossom trees stands an elegant lady donning her travel outfit complete with a chic gilet – proving that comfort does not have to compromise fashion when on-the-go. The versatility continues as we encounter yet another fashionable individual wearing a blue dress adorned with modernist patterns alongside an equally stylish hat. The contrasting elements create visual interest while highlighting how the gilet seamlessly complements various styles. Eveningwear takes center stage as we explore an opulent cape made from ermine and polecat fur in 1913.