Strapless Collection

Hartnell ballgown
An evening dress designed by Norman Hartnell in full-skirted organza glittered with love knots

Flower in her Hair by David Wright
Lovely pin-up by David Wright depicting a slender woman in a strapless black evening dress at her dressing table fixing a flower into her swept up hair. c.1950

The Tatler Autumn Fashion Number 1955
A stunning, bold front cover design featuring a tall and elegant woman wearing a simple black strapless evening dress and a sumptuous lime green wrap with matching choker necklace

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

Buxom Blonde in Bikini
Confident, buxom blonde in a white terry towelling strapless bikini, strikes a classic pose for the camera

La Favorite, (oil on canvas)
658567 La Favorite, (oil on canvas) by Comerre, Leon Francois (1850-1916); 122x76. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Favorite. Leon Francois Comerre (1850-1916). Oil on canvas

Madame Peacock by Gilbert Rumbold
Lovely illustration showing a lady in a dress with a peacock feather skirt and matching fan. Date: 1927

Model in strapless full-skirted dress with bow
Model in an unusual pose, spinning to show off the large silk bow on her new look strapless full-skirted dress. Date: circa 1951

Cavaugh, Lucile, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 May 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cavaugh, Lucile, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 May 10

Ray, Adele, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Feb. 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ray, Adele, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Feb. 1

Ray, Adele, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Feb. 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ray, Adele, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Feb. 1

Nielsen, Asta, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Aug. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Nielsen, Asta, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Aug. 20

Herundean, Helen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1919 Feb. 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Herundean, Helen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1919 Feb. 10

Katzenbaum, Claire, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Katzenbaum, Claire, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Fuller, Mary, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1924. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Fuller, Mary, Miss, portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1924

HRH Princess Margaret in a black Dior Dress. Date: circa 1952

Woman in strapless ballgown, c1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Woman in strapless ballgown, c1952. Fashion illustration. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Womans Sunday Mirror Fashion competition No. 12. Sun tops from DH Evans worn by film and stage actress Maureen Davis. July 1955

Actress Adele Silva, November 1999 from the TV Programme Emmerdale

Evening gown by Marie-Louise Barclay, 1919-21 (pochoir print)
781136 Evening gown by Marie-Louise Barclay, 1919-21 (pochoir print) by Brunelleschi, Umberto (1879-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robe du soir de chez Marie-Louise Barclay)

Porphyria, (oil on canvas)
657026 Porphyria, (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porphyria. Sir William Rothenstein (1872-1945). Oil on canvas

Isolina Maldonado - Spanish Dancer, 1921 (oil on canvas)
985002 Isolina Maldonado - Spanish Dancer, 1921 (oil on canvas) by Henri, Robert Cozad (1865-1929); 81x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Isolina Maldonado - Spanish Dancer)

Personification of the Sciences, (oil on canvas)
827423 Personification of the Sciences, (oil on canvas) by Chaplin, Charles Joshua (1825-91); 101.6x126 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Personification of the Sciences)

L Oiseau d argent. Robe du soir, composee d
5902959 L Oiseau d argent. Robe du soir, composee d une echarpe enveloppant le buste from La Gazette du Bon Ton, pub. 1914 (Pochoir Print) by French School

Ruth Hussey wearing a strapless evening gown - Dolly Tree
Ruth Hussey wearing a strapless evening gown designed by Dolly Tree in Within the Law (1939). Date: 1939

Annabella, the French movie star in Bridal Suite (1939)
Annabella, the French movie star, a featured player in the screwball comedy Bridal Suite (1939) wore this strapless evening gown designed by Dolly Tree

Woman in yellow (colour photo)
3095908 Woman in yellow (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in yellow)

The Story of a Dress - Christian Dior
Double page spread from The Sketch drawn by Francis Marshall documenting the different stages of a Christian Dior dress. Top left the dress is designed by Dior himself while top right shows a

Auf der Treppe, Evening Dresses by Wiener, from Styl, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3496795 Auf der Treppe, Evening Dresses by Wiener, from Styl, pub.1922 (pochoir print) by German School, (20th century); The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Job, 1898 (lithograph in colours)
1766957 Job, 1898 (lithograph in colours) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 155x104 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Job. Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939). Lithograph in colours, 1898. Printed by F

A Seated Woman Holding a Necklace, to the Right Another Female Figure, (black chalk
652016 A Seated Woman Holding a Necklace, to the Right Another Female Figure, (black chalk, on two joined sheets of pale green paper) by Rossetti

Portrait of Madame Maitre (oil on canvas)
LMG100019 Portrait of Madame Maitre (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); 85.7x74.3 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

The Exotic Dance; Der Exotische Tanz, 1917 (oil on board)
826003 The Exotic Dance; Der Exotische Tanz, 1917 (oil on board) by Eberz, Josef (1880-1942); 34.7x30.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exotic Dance; Der Exotische Tanz)

Poster advertising the cruise ship Arandora Star
1769940 Poster advertising the cruise ship Arandora Star, by the shipping company Blue Star Line, 1935 (colour lithograph) by Shoesmith

Waiting, 1860 (oil on canvas)
827036 Waiting, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Dicksee, Thomas-Francis (1819-95); 76.7x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting. Thomas-Francis Dicksee (1819-1995). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1860

Dress designed by Ann Lowe, 1959. Creator: Ann Lowe
A pink satin and organza dress designed by Ann Lowe. The bodice of the dress is strapless and is made of a pale pink satin

Belinda Lee, British actress tries on dress designed by Julie Harris, ahead of next months Cannes Film Festival, pictured Monday 30th April 1956

Shirley Bassey wearing the hip-hugging black velvet dress that she says catches mens eye. She was photographed at Wood Green Television Studios where she was rehearsing. 17th June 1960

SHERYL GASCOIGNE JOINS MODELS AS THEY MODEL THE AUTUMN / WINTER 97 / 98 COLLECTION BY
SHERYL GASCOIGNE JOINS MODELS AS THEY MODEL THE AUTUMN/WINTER 97/98 COLLECTION BY ISABELLE KRISTENSEN

Blue Corset, November 1999

London Fashion Week Hats

Monroe printed canvas platform boots from Schuh and denim mini dress from Morgan October 1997

Mlle. Nelly Cormon, Du Theatre Du Gymnase, 1904. Creator: Unknown
Mlle. Nelly Cormon, Du Theatre Du Gymnase, 1904. From " Le Theatre - Jan-June 1904". [Le Theatre, Paris, 1904]

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"Strapless: A Timeless Elegance Unveiled" In the enchanting world of fashion, a strapless silhouette has always held an allure that transcends time. From the opulent Hartnell ballgown adorned with intricate lace and delicate embroidery to the ethereal Flower in her Hair by David Wright, these iconic images capture the essence of femininity and grace. As we delve into The Tatler Autumn Fashion Number 1955, we are transported back to a bygone era where strapless gowns reigned supreme. Fashions for a Coronation Summer, 1953 showcased regal ensembles fit for royalty, while even a Buxom Blonde in Bikini exuded confidence and sophistication. The legendary Madame Peacock by Gilbert Rumbold embodies the spirit of glamour as she dons an exquisite strapless creation. Meanwhile, HRH Princess Margaret stuns in a black Dior Dress that showcases her impeccable taste and timeless style. Shirley Markham's captivating portrait captures the elegance of a woman draped in a strapless ballgown from 1952 - an embodiment of poise and allure. The Schiaparelli Gown from the 1950s stands as a testament to Elsa Schiaparelli's innovative designs that pushed boundaries and challenged conventions. Even amidst moments of leisure captured by artists like Madame Yevonde or David Wright's Test Match original gouache painting, women radiate confidence while embracing their freedom through fashionable choices. In Womans Sunday Mirror Fashion competition No. , sun tops from DH Evans worn by film stars showcase how versatile this style can be. From glamorous evenings at grand balls to lazy summer days on sandy beaches, there is something undeniably alluring about going strapless. It represents liberation from conventionality; it celebrates individuality; it symbolizes empowerment through fashion choices.