Suede Collection

What People Are Wearing - Annika Wills and Anne Nightingale
On the left: The English actress Annika Wills (better known as Anneke Wills, b. 1941) wearing a Levi jacket and jeans from Sportique and a matching hat belonging to her husband

Tatler winter fashions, by Gordon Conway
Fashion illustration by Gordon Conway of a soft woollen suit worn with green kasha scarf and gloves. The second outfit, a red coat made of soft suede, worn with a matching scarf and waistcoat

Woman in ball gown of coral taffeta with silk ruffles. Robe de bal en taffetas corail a volants de gaze de soie. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by H

Saint Brigitte of Sweden (1303 - 1373). 14th century manuscript
GIA5034695 Saint Brigitte of Sweden (1303 - 1373). 14th century manuscript.; © Giancarlo Costa.

Portrait of Nils Adolf Erik (Eric) Baron Nordenskjold (Nordenskiold) (1832-1901), Swedish naturalist and explorer
JEB4836464 Portrait of Nils Adolf Erik (Eric) Baron Nordenskjold (Nordenskiold) (1832-1901), Swedish naturalist and explorer

STRINDBERG, August (1849-1912). Portrait of August Strindberg. Engraving
CUL4851058 STRINDBERG, August (1849-1912). Portrait of August Strindberg. Engraving. by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: STRINDBERG, August (1849-1912). Portrait of August Strindberg

Portrait of Prince Oscar of Sweden (1859-1953), Duke of Gotland and son of Oscar II. Photography late 19th century
JEB4835260 Portrait of Prince Oscar of Sweden (1859-1953), Duke of Gotland and son of Oscar II. Photography late 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of Prince Oscar of Sweden (1859-1953)

Anders Jonas Angstrom (1814-1874).Swedish Astronomer and Physicist - Painting of 1907
XEE5027728 Anders Jonas Angstrom (1814-1874).Swedish Astronomer and Physicist - Painting of 1907; (add.info.: Anders Jonas Angstrom (1814-1874).Swedish Astronomer and Physicist - Painting of 1907

" Fete at Palazzo Barberini in honor of Christine de Suede (Cristina di Svezia)
XEE5027265 " Fete at Palazzo Barberini in honor of Christine de Suede (Cristina di Svezia), 28/02/1656" Painting by Filippo Lauri (1623-1694) and Filippo Gagliardi (died 1659)

Iron ore deposit in Dannemora (Sweden) - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite
FLO4727529 Iron ore deposit in Dannemora (Sweden) - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)

Orders of Chivalry: Prussian Order of the Black Eagle 1, Russian Order of St
FLO4575944 Orders of Chivalry: Prussian Order of the Black Eagle 1, Russian Order of St. Andrew the Apostle 2, Swedish Royal Order of the Seraphim 3

Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855
DUV4201288 Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter U and V: Ulrique Eleonore (Ulrika Eleonora)

Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855
DUV4201280 Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter U: portrait of Ulrique Eleonore (Ulrika Eleonora, 1688-1741) Queen of Sweden

Gotland Island, Visby: The famous ramparts of Visby, 1890
LUX4713165 Gotland Island, Visby: The famous ramparts of Visby, 1890; (add.info.: Gotland Island, Visby: The famous ramparts of Visby, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Gotland Island: Ruins of the city walls of Visby, 1870
LUX4713465 Gotland Island: Ruins of the city walls of Visby, 1870; (add.info.: Gotland Island: Ruins of the city walls of Visby, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Gotland Island, Visby: The Walls of Visby, 1880
LUX4716062 Gotland Island, Visby: The Walls of Visby, 1880; (add.info.: Gotland Island, Visby: The Walls of Visby, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Noble bride and woman of Gothland, Sweden. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4705069 Noble bride and woman of Gothland, Sweden. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

King Eric IX the Saint of Sweden and his consort Queen Christina of Denmark
FLO4623147 King Eric IX the Saint of Sweden and his consort Queen Christina of Denmark. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Scrantoni from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

Portrait of Christine Nilsson (Kristina Tornerhjelm, dit) (1843-1921), Swedish soprano. Photography late 19th century
JEB4837979 Portrait of Christine Nilsson (Kristina Tornerhjelm, dit) (1843-1921), Swedish soprano. Photography late 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of Christine Nilsson (Kristina Tornerhjelm)

Costume of the Swedes in the 16th century. Illustration From Andrew Swinton (18th-19th century) Travels into Norway
FLO4722233 Costume of the Swedes in the 16th century. Illustration From Andrew Swinton (18th-19th century) Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Poltava (or Pultawa, Ukraine, 1709) - Battle that took place on July 8, 1709
ELD4954661 Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Poltava (or Pultawa, Ukraine, 1709) - Battle that took place on July 8, 1709, between the army of Peter I of Russia (known as The Great)

Queen Christine of Suede (1629-1689) received by Henry II of Lorraine Duke of Guise (1614-1664)
ELD4953573 Queen Christine of Suede (1629-1689) received by Henry II of Lorraine Duke of Guise (1614-1664) in Lyon in 1656 (Portrait of Christina, Queen of Sweden visiting Henry II)

Portrait of Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), or Carl von Linne, Swedish naturalist
FLO4682267 Portrait of Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), or Carl von Linne, Swedish naturalist, in his Lapland costume and holding botanical specimens. Often called father of modern taxonomy

Death of King Charles XII of Sweden during the Norwegian siege, 1718 Engraving 1842 Private collection
ELD4922300 Death of King Charles XII of Sweden during the Norwegian siege, 1718 Engraving 1842 Private collection; (add.info.: Death of King Charles XII of Sweden during the Norwegian siege)

GUSTAV III (1746-1792). King of Sweden (1771-1792). Engraving by Charles-Etienne Gaucher (1741-1804). Etching
CUL4851546 GUSTAV III (1746-1792). King of Sweden (1771-1792). Engraving by Charles-Etienne Gaucher (1741-1804). Etching. by Gaucher, Charles-Etienne (1741-1804); (add.info.: GUSTAV III (1746-1792)

The port city of Lund, Sweden, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio
FLO4623217 The port city of Lund, Sweden, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Russian festival of the Peace Treaty with Sweden, 1790. A mob attacks two covered mountains of roast beef
FLO4576785 Russian festival of the Peace Treaty with Sweden, 1790. A mob attacks two covered mountains of roast beef and pastries 1

Portrait of Carl Gustav Mosander (1797-1858) Swedish chemist
XEE5030736 Portrait of Carl Gustav Mosander (1797-1858) Swedish chemist; (add.info.: Portrait of Carl Gustav Mosander (1797-1858) Swedish chemist); Stefano Bianchetti.

Poratrit by Anders Celsius (1701-1744) Swedish astronomer and physicist - Engraving of the 19th century
XEE5028693 Poratrit by Anders Celsius (1701-1744) Swedish astronomer and physicist - Engraving of the 19th century; (add.info)

Medieval Swedish monuments. A Christian king with bishops arriving on the banks of a river in Sweden
FLO4623134 Medieval Swedish monuments. A Christian king with bishops arriving on the banks of a river in Sweden. From a painting in the church of Old Uppsala

Temple of Odin at Old Uppsala, Sweden. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes
FLO4623081 Temple of Odin at Old Uppsala, Sweden. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

The Battle of the Nations (or Battle of Leipzig) in 1813: the Allied Commanders of Leipzig
ELD4946070 The Battle of the Nations (or Battle of Leipzig) in 1813: the Allied Commanders of Leipzig, 1813 - meeting the Emperors of Russia, Austria

Portrait of Solomon Augustus Andree (1854-1897), Swedish explorer. Photography late 19th century
JEB4837101 Portrait of Solomon Augustus Andree (1854-1897), Swedish explorer. Photography late 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of Solomon Augustus Andree (1854-1897), Swedish explorer

Thirty Years War: death of Swedish King Gustav II Adolf at the Battle of Lutzen
ELD4935453 Thirty Years War: death of Swedish King Gustav II Adolf at the Battle of Lutzen, 6 November 1632 (Thirty Years War: death of Swedish King Gustav II Adolf at the Battle of Lutzen)

Queen Christine of Sweden (1629-1689) and her first lover Magnus de la Gardie (1622-1686)
ELD4953621 Queen Christine of Sweden (1629-1689) and her first lover Magnus de la Gardie (1622-1686) circa 1646 (Portrait of Christina, Queen of Sweden and her lover Magnus de la Gardie (1622-1686)

Christina Queen of Sweden, 1656. She wears a plumed hat, hair in ringlets, lace collar blouse, slashed jacket, gloves
FLO4655511 Christina Queen of Sweden, 1656. She wears a plumed hat, hair in ringlets, lace collar blouse, slashed jacket, gloves, velvet skirts, and holds a cane

Visby: Fortification of Visby in Gotland Island, 1885
LUX4714725 Visby: Fortification of Visby in Gotland Island, 1885; (add.info.: Visby: Fortification of Visby in Gotland Island, 1885); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Gotland Island: City Walls of Visby, 1890
LUX4713485 Gotland Island: City Walls of Visby, 1890; (add.info.: Gotland Island: City Walls of Visby, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Colorful photography of a Swedish woman in professional dress in a studio, 1870
LUX4718733 Colorful photography of a Swedish woman in professional dress in a studio, 1870; (add.info.: Colorful photography of a Swedish woman in professional dress in a studio)

Map of Scandinavia 1862
JAB5037349 Map of Scandinavia 1862; (add.info.: Map of Scandinavia 1862); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): universal exhibition, general view of the Rue des Nations with the pavilion of
LUX4796505 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): universal exhibition, general view of the Rue des Nations with the pavilion of Spain, Monaco and Sweden, 1900; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Great Northern War: "The Battle of Poltava (or Pultawa) between the Armee of Peter I of Russia
ELD4964141 Great Northern War: "The Battle of Poltava (or Pultawa) between the Armee of Peter I of Russia and the troops of Charles XII of Sweden, 8/07/1709"

Thirty Years' War: Gustavus Adolphus II Adolphe (1594-1632) at the Battle of Rain am Lech on 14 April 1632
ELD4954752 Thirty Years' War: Gustavus Adolphus II Adolphe (1594-1632) at the Battle of Rain am Lech on 14 April 1632 (Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden at the Battle of Rain)

STRINDBERG, August (1849-1912). Portrait of August Strindberg. Engraving
CUL4852073 STRINDBERG, August (1849-1912). Portrait of August Strindberg. Engraving. by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: STRINDBERG, August (1849-1912). Portrait of August Strindberg

The Mass of St. Gregoire I, called the Grand Book of Hours. 15th c. (18 x 13 cm). Gregory I The Great, Saint (540-604)
CUL4868362 The Mass of St. Gregoire I, called the Grand Book of Hours. 15th c. (18 x 13 cm). Gregory I The Great, Saint (540-604). Pope of the Catholic Church (590-604). Fol. 152v

Book of Hours. 15th c. (18 x 13 cm). Epiphany scene. Work known as "Hours of the Queen of Sweden"
CUL4868350 Book of Hours. 15th c. (18 x 13 cm). Epiphany scene. Work known as "Hours of the Queen of Sweden". Illuminations of the school of Bruges

Greek philosopher Plato with the botanists Daniel Charles Solander (1733-1782) and Joseph Banks (1743-1820)
FLO4717931 Greek philosopher Plato with the botanists Daniel Charles Solander (1733-1782) and Joseph Banks (1743-1820) in 18th century foppish costume

Vase to commemorate the peace treaty between Russia and Sweden with nautical scene, small vase on a pedestal
FLO4633458 Vase to commemorate the peace treaty between Russia and Sweden with nautical scene, small vase on a pedestal, and semi oval vase with botanical panel

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"Suede: A Timeless Touch of Elegance in Fashion History" Step into the world of Tatler winter fashions, as captured by Gordon Conway's lens. Amongst the opulent scenes, a woman graces the ballroom in a mesmerizing gown of coral taffeta adorned with silk ruffles. Lady Jayne exudes grace and sophistication, her attire an epitome of timeless beauty. In wartime Britain, even amidst chaos, style prevailed. The Women's ARP Suit designed by Harrods showcased resilience and fashion-forward thinking. Dolcis shoes embraced the festive spirit with their advert featuring a sprig of holly - a reminder that glamour can thrive even during challenging times like 1943. Fast forward to 1959 when Michael introduced his shirtwaister dress - a symbol of femininity and liberation for women embracing new opportunities. Annika Wills and Anne Nightingale exemplified What People Are Wearing at that time; their outfits reflecting individuality and self-expression. Travel back further to 1912 when young men donned fashionable ensembles complete with top hats and canes - exuding confidence through every step they took. Male models from the 1930s embodied suave charm while Judy Whitehouse rocked Granny Takes a Trip blouse with flair. No discussion on suede would be complete without mentioning its presence in haute couture. In 1961, Madame Gres presented an exquisite cape and dress ensemble that left spectators breathless - proving that suede transcends trends to become art itself. And let us not forget how suede has influenced dance culture throughout history. Rock-and-roll dancing couples swayed effortlessly across dance floors, showcasing both rhythm and impeccable style. Through decades past, present, and future - one thing remains certain: Suede has stood as an enduring fabric choice synonymous with elegance, sophistication, rebellion or tradition alike. Its velvety touch continues to captivate hearts while leaving an indelible mark on the fashion landscape.