Guipure Collection

For a Quiet Little Dinner (engraving)
1050919 For a Quiet Little Dinner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: For a Quiet Little Dinner)

Belinda Belville wedding dress, 1965
A Camelot-style wedding dress and veil of nun-like simplicity in translucent white organdie with a wide border of guipure lace and the cuffs and hem, also trimming the veil and train

Advert for John Barker & Co, lace slips 1906
Charming hand-made Paris colour or white guipure and Valencienne lace slip, lined throughout with chiffon, suitable for evening wear and theatre. 1906

Costume May 1864
Latest Paris fashions, (left) woman wearing taffetas dress, the bodice of which has coat-basques, these are trimmed with guipure lace, bonnet trimmed with pink feathers and white bugle fringe

Advert for Dickins & Jones lace & embroidered 1912
Stylish lace and embroidered collars. 1912

Hairstyles / Evening 1868
Fashionable evening coiffures, with ringlets and various ornaments and hoods. (2 of 2) 1868

Green / Yellow Dress 1899
Polonaise: open body, 3/4 length sleeves, high collar, accodian pleated under-skirt with flounce & ruched trim. Hat with fabric trim & plumes. Pink flower worn in her hair. Date: 1899

Fashionable women from 1861
Pardessus Imperatrice with corded seams; mantle with mauve silk trim; pardessus with scalloped cuff; black & green mantle with guipure pelerine; childs pardessus trimmed with gimp. 1861

LACE, c1650. Guipure of the 17th century. Line engraving, 19th century

LACE, 18th CENTURY. Honiton guipure of the 18th century. Line engraving, 19th century

Three young ladies in evening outfits by Worth
Three fashionable young ladies in evening outfits by Worth. On the left, a casino dress in bright pink satin crepe with black fur border and jet black belt

Stiebel / Crepe Day Dress
Fashion design by Victor Stiebel (1907-76) for a blue marida crepe dress. Fullness is drawn round back in slight bustle. Dress set off by white guipure lace collar

COSTUME 1860-61 / TOUDOUZE
Girl: mantle with pelerine cape & pleated trim. Women: sortie de bal with black trim; black dress with tablier trim, funnel sleeves & bishop under- sleeves with reversed cuffs

Purple Pardessus 1861
Purple mantle with guipure pelerine and tassels, pale purple dress with star pattern

Pardussus / Mantles 1861
Purple mantle with guipure pelerine; black pardessus with fur trim; childs pardessus: blue with fur trim; brown mantle with black fur cape; pardessus with decorative trim

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Guipure, a timeless and exquisite form of lace, has graced the fashion world for centuries. Its intricate patterns and delicate beauty have adorned garments worn by fashionable women throughout history. In 1864, a stunning costume featuring guipure lace was showcased in all its glory. The intricate detailing of the lace added elegance to the ensemble, making it a true work of art. Fast forward to 1899, where a green and yellow dress captured hearts with its guipure embellishments. This vibrant creation perfectly showcased how guipure could elevate any outfit into something extraordinary. Eveningwear in 1868 saw hairstyles intricately styled to complement the ethereal nature lace dresses. These hairstyles were carefully crafted to accentuate the beauty of both the wearer and their attire. The allure continued into the 20th century when an advertisement for John Barker & Co featured lace slips adorned with this enchanting fabric. It highlighted how even undergarments could be transformed into pieces of art through the use of guipure. Belinda Belville's wedding dress in 1965 became iconic due to its incorporation lace. The bride radiated grace as she walked down the aisle, her gown exuding timeless elegance that would forever be remembered. Throughout history, designers like Worth and Stiebel embraced guipure as they created evening outfits fit for royalty. Three young ladies donned these masterpieces with pride, showcasing how this type of lace can make anyone feel like a queen. Line engravings from various eras depicted different forms - from seventeenth-century Guipuré to eighteenth-century Honiton Guipuré - each capturing its unique charm that transcended time itself. Whether it was an engraving or an advertisement from Dickins & Jones in 1912 promoting their embroidered creations; one thing remained constant –guipuré's ability to captivate and enchant all who beheld it.