Ruched Collection

Fashions for a Coronation Summer, 1953
A crease-resisting nylon tulle evening dress from Marshall and Snelgrove, one of a quartette of outfits showcased by the Tatler as being perfect for the Coronation summer of 1953

Kaufmann Lady Cycle Troupe refined trick cyclists. One bicycle in photograph with the lady cyclists wearing ruched shorts to the knee, long sleeved blouses, tights and flat shoes

Paris fashions for December, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for December, 1862. 'Fig. 1. Evening Dress. Robe of stout corded apple-green taffety...with a guipure on a white ground; the sleeves are also trimmed with a similar transparent

Paris fashions for November, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for November, 1864. 'Fig. 1. Morning Dress. This is altogether an "at home" costume, the colour of the dress being generally light, over a gay-coloured jupe

Fashions for October, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for October, 1858. 1. Dress in the new style called a six lis. It has a double skirt - the upper one consisting of six breadths of silk of two different kinds...The corsage is three-quarter

Fashions for August - Promenade or Carriage Costume, and Ball Dress, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for August - Promenade or Carriage Costume, and Ball Dress, 1858. Dress of very rich Azof-green silk, with two skirts

The Milliner, 1746. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Milliner, 1746. A seller of trimmings for hats and her client

State Ball at Stockholm - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Creator: Unknown
State Ball at Stockholm - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. Following the coronation the King of Sweden as King of Norway

Paris Fashions for December, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for December, 1860. 1. Visiting Dress. Robe of plain colour, having near the bottom of the jupe a wide band of black velvet

Fashions for April, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for April, 1857. Ball dresses. The first figure, that at the extreme left, is represented in a tunic of pink silk over a dress of white tulle

Paris fashions for September, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Paris fashions for September, 1862. Fig. 1. Dress for a Morning Visit. Dark slate-coloured silk dress...The flounce is composed of a black silk fluting...which serves likewise for the trimming of

Portrait of Marie Antoinette (1755-93) Queen of France, detail, 1775 (oil on canvas)
5978865 Portrait of Marie Antoinette (1755-93) Queen of France, detail, 1775 (oil on canvas) by Gautier D Agoty, Jean-Baptiste Andre (1740-86); 160x128 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Daisy Jerome music hall mimic, comic singer and dancer
Daisy Jerome music hall mimic, toe dancer and wooden shoe dancer. A comic singer with a reputation for sauciness. Here depicted in a toe dancing pose wearing ballet shoes

Margaret Whigham at Ascot with her boater and ruches muff
Celebrated society it girl, Miss Margaret Whigham, later Mrs Charles Sweeny and then the infamous Duchess of Argyll pictured at Ascot in June 1931 wearing an unusual boater style hat

Bedroom in a show house of "Dulwich Gate". Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher
Bedroom in a show house of " Dulwich Gate". Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and husband Denis have shown interest in buying a new house in Dulwich for when they leave Number 10"

Fashions for November - Robe of White Crape over a slip of White Satin, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for November - Robe of White Crape over a slip of White Satin, 1858. The robe has a double skirt trimmed with ruches of blonde, four rows on the lower and three on the upper skirt

Cecilie Lonborg, who married ship's quartermaster Theodor Emil Ludvigsen in 1830, (1829)

Johanne Marie Gertner, née Lassen, the artist's mother, 1846. Creator: Johan Vilhelm Gertner
Johanne Marie Gertner, nee Lassen, the artist's mother, 1846

Bridal dress from Fenwick's
A bridal dress from Fenwick's, New Bond Street, in fancy satin damask with simulated paysanne corselet. Date: circa 1939

Deborah Worsley of Platt, 1765-70 (oil on canvas)
5043060 Deborah Worsley of Platt, 1765-70 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 128x101 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

The Lady with the Rose, 1897. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Lady with the Rose, 1897. Included in the Mademoiselle de Maupin Portfolio but possibly not intended as an illustration. " Mademoiselle de Maupin" was a novel by Theophile Gautier

Anne Thackeray Ritchie, May 1870. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Anne Thackeray Ritchie, May 1870. A black-and-white print of a 19th-century woman in a frilly dress, staring to the right in a pensive manner. She wears three pearl necklaces and holds flowers

Dress, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Bessie Forman
Dress, 1935/1942

Evening dress, 1880s (woven silk, ribbed silk & brocade)
FMB393615 Evening dress, 1880s (woven silk, ribbed silk & brocade) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; eFashion Museum Bath; English, out of copyright

Woman in fine serge suit with coral buttons looking at herself in a mirror, choosing a hat. Costume de serge fine garni de petits boutons de corail

Woman in ruched dress and coat with hat and parasol looking at a butterfly on her hand. Robe a retroussis. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Young Woman in a Crepe Evening Dress with an Elaborate Headdress
STC94430 Young Woman in a Crepe Evening Dress with an Elaborate Headdress, advertisement in Modes de Paris, c.1825 (engraving) by French School

Heiress of a Fair Domain, 19th century (w / c)
6200161 Heiress of a Fair Domain, 19th century (w/c) by Stanton, Clark (1832-94); 24.2x16.9 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Day dress, c. 1815 (cotton muslin embroidered with blue wool)
FMB392379 Day dress, c.1815 (cotton muslin embroidered with blue wool) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; eFashion Museum Bath; English, out of copyright

Young girl of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 19th century. A chambermaid in town has modified her rural costume with a shorter skirt and ruched sleeves

Spencer jacket and associated skirt, c. 1815 (silk) (see also 441573)
CH441572 Spencer jacket and associated skirt, c.1815 (silk) (see also 441573) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Evening dress, 1880s (woven silk, ribbed silk & brocade)
FMB393614 Evening dress, 1880s (woven silk, ribbed silk & brocade) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; eFashion Museum Bath; English, out of copyright

Rust red velvet cloak, stencilled with gold in a large floral design, 1923 (velvet)
6201246 Rust red velvet cloak, stencilled with gold in a large floral design, 1923 (velvet) by Gallenga, Maria Monaci (1880-1944)

Blue and cream woven silk open robe with ruched robings, 1750s (silk)
3100418 Blue and cream woven silk open robe with ruched robings, 1750s (silk) by Unknown artist, (18th century); (add.info)

Spencer jacket and associated skirt, c. 1815 (silk) (see also 441572)
CH441573 Spencer jacket and associated skirt, c.1815 (silk) (see also 441572) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Young Woman and Her Little Boy, c. 1540. Creator: Agnolo Bronzino
A Young Woman and Her Little Boy, c. 1540

Parasol, American, 1850-60. Creator: Unknown
Parasol, American, 1850-60

SULLEN GIRL IN CAPE
Unhappy girl in a party frock, apple green silk cloak with rows of gauging (shirring) across the shoulders & a ruched collar, calf length socks & ballet slippers. Date: 1930s

Mrs. John Winthrop, 1773. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Mrs. John Winthrop, 1773

Dress and matching coat by Norman Hartnell
A 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

Girl with basket on a Victorian scrap
Girl with a basket of greetings cards on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Suburban Bungalow
A typical suburban detached bungalow, with swirly wrought ironwork, mock shutters, ruched curtains, etc. Date: 1960s

Advert for Marshall & Snelgrove frilly dress 1938
Like a petal of a flower, frills, frills, frills... even at the demure neckline. Woman wearing a full length Christmas party evening dress with frills around neckline and from the hips down. 1938

Sunshades for 1909
A selection of the seasons sunshades: ornamented with a profusion of lace, ruched braid, tassels & floral prints. Some handles are shaped like birds heads. Date: 1909

Dancing Frock 1909
A dancing frock with square lace yoke threaded with ribbon tied to make a rosette with sash ends, pleated skirt with ruched ribbon trim, sandal slippers with ribbon ties. Date: 1909

Ball Dress 1899
Gold low cut gown with shoulder straps (tied into bows), roses worn on the corsage, draped lace edge panel to the skirt, lace applique & purple ruched trim Date: 1899

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

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"Ruched: A Timeless Fashion Trend from Coronation Summer, 1953 to Today" Step into the world of fashion and travel back to the iconic Coronation Summer of 1953. Ruched garments took center stage as women embraced this elegant trend. From the Kaufmann Lady Cycle Troupe's daring ensembles to Fenwick's exquisite bridal dress, ruching added a touch of sophistication and femininity. In the realm of entertainment, Daisy Jerome captivated audiences with her music hall mimicry, comic singing, and dancing skills while donning ruched costumes that accentuated her every move. Meanwhile, Deborah Worsley's portrait from Platt in 1765-70 showcased how even historical figures recognized the allure of ruching. Fast forward to Ascot races where Margaret Whigham turned heads with her boater hat and ruche muff ensemble. Norman Hartnell's impeccable craftsmanship was evident in his dress-coat combination that featured delicate ruches for an extra layer of glamour. The influence of ruching extended beyond clothing; it also found its way into art. Aubrey Beardsley's masterpiece "The Lady with the Rose" depicted a woman adorned in intricately ruched attire, showcasing how this technique can elevate any artistic creation. Julia Margaret Cameron captured Anne Thackeray Ritchie in May 1870 wearing a gown embellished with subtle yet striking ruche details. As time progressed, Bessie Forman introduced a modern twist on traditional styles with her 1935/1942 dress featuring bold ruche accents. The opulence of woven silk combined effortlessly with ribbed silk and brocade fabrics in an evening dress from the glamorous 1880s era. To conclude our journey through fashion history, we encounter a woman exuding confidence in a fine serge suit adorned with coral buttons—a testament to how even everyday wear can benefit from well-placed touches of ruching.