Lucile Collection

The Dolly Sisters wearing Lucile gowns in the I Love Thou Lovest number, League of Notions, London, 1921 1921

Lady Duff-Gordons beautiful mannequins
Lucy Christiana, Lady Duff Gordon, a leading fashion designer better known by her professional name, Lucile. She was the proprietor of Lucile s, Hanover Square, famous for the emotional gown

Lady Duff Gordon
The latest portrait of Lucy Christiana, Lady Duff Gordon who under the name of Lucile conducts two highly successful costumiers salons, one in London and the other in New York

Lady Duff Gordon
Lucy Christiana, Lady Duff Gordon, a leading designer better known by her professional name, Lucile. She was the proprietor of Lucile s, Hanover Square, famous for the emotional gown

Lady Duff Gordon
Lucy Christiana, Lady Duff Gordon, a leading designer better known by her professional name, Lucile. She was the proprietor of Lucile s, Hanover Square, famous for the emotional gown

Hazel Lavery in a Lucile gown for Petticoat Lane Tombola WWI
Hazel, Lady Lavery, wife of painter Sir John Lavery pictured as the artist in a tableau staged for a charity event during the First World War called Petticoat Lane

Gowns That Express Poetic Ideas
Purple and blue wigs to complete the colour-schemes of dresses: gowns that express poetic ideas. Costumes from the house of Madame Lucile

George Sand / Nadar Photo
GEORGE SAND Amandine-Aurore-Lucile Dudevant, nee Dupin French writer

British silent film Paddy the Next Best Thing
A scene from the British silent film Paddy the Next Best Thing (1923) directed by Graham Cutts from Graham Wilcox and filmed at the Islington Film Studio

A dress show at Luciles fashion house
A fashion show at Ladys Duff Gordons fashion house at Hanover Square, London

Duff-Gordon, Lady, with dog, portrait photograph, not before 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Duff-Gordon, Lady, with dog, portrait photograph, not before 1916

Duff-Gordon, Lady, portrait photograph, not before 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Duff-Gordon, Lady, portrait photograph, not before 1916

Duff-Gordon, Lady, portrait photograph, not before 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Duff-Gordon, Lady, portrait photograph, not before 1916

A sketch of a Lucile model dancing gown by G. Peres
A sketch of a Lucile model gown by G. Peres, December 1923 Date: 1923

Letter to Laura Francatelli, RMS Titanic survivor
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Previously unseen letter dated 5th May 1938 on United Artists Studio Corporation, Hollywood notepaper to Titanic First Class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli

Cary Grant and Lucile Fairbanks
Hollywood stars Cary Grant (1904-1986) and Lucile Fairbanks (1917-1999) at the Clover Club. Date: 1939

Lady Duff-Gordon as a Nurse (platinum print)
869798 Lady Duff-Gordon as a Nurse (platinum print) by Meyer, Adolf de (1868-1946); 24.1x19.1 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio, USA; (add.info.: Lucy Christiana)

Two frocks from Lucile, Paris, 1925
Two fashionable frocks from Lucile, Paris, 1925 Date: 1925

Two gowns from Lucile and Jacquet, Paris, 1926 Date: 1926

Three new Parisian outfits, 1926 from Yteb, Charlotte and Lucile Date: 1926

A negligee of Eastern inspiration by Lucile
A romantic and exotic creation, reminiscent of the Orient, by the dress designer, Lucile, aka Lady Lucy Duff Gordon. Date: 1920

Lucile Watson in The Bishop Misbehaves (1935) wearing a Dolly Tree creation Date: 1935

Maureen O?Sullivan and Lucile Watson - The Bishop Misbehaves
Maureen O?Sullivan and Lucile Watson in The Bishop Misbehaves (1935) wearing Dolly Tree creations Date: 1935

Illustrated Gift Books (engraving)
1620699 Illustrated Gift Books (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrated Gift Books. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 December 1867)

Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, 1804-1876, aka George Sand
3714098 Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, 1804-1876, aka George Sand, from Ward and Locks Illustrated History of the World, pub

New pas de quatre... at Her Majestys Theatre, 1845. Creator: Unknown
New pas de quatre, by Mademoiselles Taglioni, C. Grisi, L. Grahn, and Cerito, at Her Majestys Theatre, 1845. Ballet on the London stage

Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, 1804 - 1876, aka by her pseudonym George Sand. French novelist and memoirist. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Amantine (Also "Amandine") Lucile Aurore Dupin, Baroness Dudevant, 1804 A
Amantine (Also " Amandine" ) Lucile Aurore Dupin, Baroness Dudevant, 1804 A

My Idea of the Dance Dress by Mrs Vernon Castle - dresses for dnacing largely inspired by Parisian modes from Paul Poiret and Lucile Date: 1914

Three Summer gowns from Paris 1927
Contrasting contours in three Parisian frocks from Lenieff, Jane Lanvin and Lucile Date: 1927

Dolly Sisters in their dancing frocks
The Dolly Sisters in His Bridal Night, Republic Theatre, New York, 1916 in creations by Lucile (Lady Duff Gordon) 1916

A garden party frock by Lucile, 1920
A garden party frock for 1920 by Lucile. 1920

Fashions for ladies 1932
Tailored frocks for the Spring, from Lucile, in double-breasted with four brass buttons in checked grey-green and white woollen material

Three art deco fashion sketches by G. Peres illustrating new models from Lucile and Ninette and a Maison Lewis hat Date: 1924

Dress and the Danseuse - series of dances showing fashion cr
Dress and the Danseuse - a series of the dances showing fashion creations created by Maison Lucile (Lady Duff-Gordon), London, 1921

Hildred, a mannequin for Lucile
One of Luciles famous models. Lady Lucy Duff Gordon (aka Lucile) was famous for employing a band of mannequins at her salon and for introducing the mannequin parade for her customers

Margot, lead mannequin for Lucile
Margot, the chief mannequin at the salon of Lucile, aka Lady Lucy Duff Gordon in the 1920s. One newspaper described her thus

The newest Parisian fashion models, 1926
The newest Parisian fashion models seen from Philipe and Gaston and Lucile Date: 1926

Georges Sand - French writer
Georges Sand (Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin) (1804-1876) - French writer. Date: circa 1870

Lehar / Widow / Elsie Photo
Lily Elsie (as Sonia) in Lehars operetta " The Merry Widow" in a hat with a deep crown decorated with tulle & ostrich plumes which became synonymous with the name. Date: 1907

Fashions at the Port Dauphine, Paris, 1927
Eve in Paris - Fashions at the Port Dauphine with models from Jane Regny, Lucile, Premet and Amy Linker & Ballard et Cie Date: 1927

The versatility of Summer fashions, 1927 showing coats and wraps from Paris and frocks for morning, noon and night from Lucien Lelong, Lucile, Jeanne Lanvin, Bishop, Drecoll

Mrs Irene Castle
IRENE CASTLE (nee FOOTE) Dancer, with her husband Vernon Castle known as Americas Dancing Sweethearts. The pair were incredibly successful and their earnings were high

Dress 1912 French silk radical achievement Poiret
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LUCILE LAYTON (1903-2004). American dancer and Ziegfeld Follies girl. Photograph, 1923

Source Size = 1493 x 2062
" lucile:" Sister Seraphine with General De Luvois, 1867

Miss Gabrielle Ray in The Merry Widow
Miss Gabrielle Ray (1883-1973), English actress, dancer and singer in The Merry Widow, an operetta by the AustroHungarian composer Franz Lehar

Art deco fashion sketch of Miss Lydia Bilbrooke in a Lucile
Fashion sketch of Miss Lydia Bilbrooke in a Lucile gown from Lord Richard in the Pantry at the Criterion Theatre, London, 1921 (silver grey charmeuse)

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Lucile, the iconic fashion designer of her time, enchanted the world with her exquisite creations. The Dolly Sisters radiated elegance in their Lucile gowns, captivating audiences with their grace and style. Lady Duff-Gordon's beautiful mannequins brought life to Lucile's designs, showcasing the artistry behind each piece. Lady Duff Gordon herself was a force to be reckoned with - a visionary who revolutionized the fashion industry. Her name became synonymous with luxury and sophistication as she dressed royalty and high society. From British silent film Paddy the Next Best Thing to Hazel Lavery donning a stunning Lucile gown for Petticoat Lane Tombola during World War I, Lucile's creations transcended boundaries. Her gowns were more than just fabric; they expressed poetic ideas that stirred emotions and captured imaginations. At every dress show held at Lucile's fashion house, anticipation filled the air as attendees eagerly awaited another masterpiece from this trailblazing designer. Even historical figures like George Sand found themselves captivated by Lucile's allure, as evidenced in Nadar's iconic photograph capturing Sand wearing one of her designs. Lady Duff Gordon continued to leave an indelible mark on fashion throughout her career, forever cementing her place among legends. In a world where trends come and go, Lucile remains timeless - an embodiment of elegance and innovation that continues to inspire generations of designers even today.