Miniskirt Collection

London Life cover - On the Level - 1960s fashions
Front cover of London Life magazine showing three cast members from a new musical, On The Level (about a GCE scandal) which opened in London on 19 April 1966

Mrs. Keller as the Goddess of Liberty, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Mrs. Keller as the Goddess of Liberty, 1855-1859

Anisfeld, Miss, standing outdoors, 1928 July 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Anisfeld, Miss, standing outdoors, 1928 July 15

Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923

Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Isadora Duncan dancer, between 1915 and 1923

Portrait de Mademoiselle d'Adhémar, 1883. Creator: Henry Cros
Portrait de Mademoiselle d'Adhemar, 1883

Chase, Diana, Miss, doing archery, 1933 June 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Chase, Diana, Miss, doing archery, 1933 June 22

Monty Python actress Carol Cleveland on Triumph Bandit motorcycle, 1971. Creator: Unknown
Monty Python actress Carol Cleveland on Triumph Bandit motorcycle, 1971

Fashion 1960s A pair of boyscout socks in silver lame Long socks glitter November 1965

Clothing stockings and tights. January 1973 P018441

Jean Callaghan advertising model now to star in Michael Winner film I ll Never Forget Whats Isname

tartan mini kilted model vivienne westwood at secc

A woman is bending down leaning into the boot of her car revealing her white knickers as a old man holding a banner saying THE END IS IN SIGHT turns and looks

Vivian Neves ex glamour model March 1971 pictured at Heathrow

Police officers socialising at a Section House, London
Police officers, male and female, socialising in a sitting room at a Met Police Section House in London. By the fireplace on the left is WPC Doreen Lyess

Fashionables of 1817, 1817 (hand-coloured etching)
5043062 Fashionables of 1817, 1817 (hand-coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 33x25.4 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Coloured caricature of man and woman)

Jumping Jill. Creator: Viet Chu
Jumping Jill

1972 Ford Capri 1600L. Creator: Unknown
1972 Ford Capri 1600L

TRISTAN WEBBER LONDON FASHION WEEK SPRING / SUMMER 1998
TRISTAN WEBBER LONDON FASHION WEEK SPRING/SUMMER 1998

Cream leatherette top and mini skirt by Morgan Fashion January 1998

A model on the cat walk at Vivienne Westwoods show at the SECC

PIC SHOWS MINI SKIRT FASHION

Mini Dress Fashion Model Kerri Long wears black and gold Ra Ra skirt dress November 1987

PIC SHOWS PSYCHEDELIC FUR FASHION

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

VELVET UNDERGROUND FASHION

People with animals. Woman. Fiena Ward with her dog Barnabas outside Manchester College of Art. November 1969 Z11200-004

People with animals. Woman. Fiena Ward with her dog Barnabas outside Manchester College of Art. November 1969 Z11200-002

1970s fashion mini dress Woman wearing white mini dress with red stripes, 1972

Mary Quant - British fashion designer and fashion icon
Mary Quant (1934- ), British fashion designer and fashion icon, she became an instrumental figure in the 1960s London-based Mod and youth fashion movements

Eliane Elias, Jazz Cafe, Camden, London, July 1991. Artist: Brian O Connor
Eliane Elias, Jazz Cafe, Camden, London, July 1991

Miss Great Britain at Asda for a promotion of Lux Soap, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1972. The platform shoes and short skirts were typical of the style of clothes at the time

Miss Great Britain at Asda, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1972. Artist: Michael Walters
Miss Great Britain at Asda, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1972. Miss Great Britain carrying out a promotion for Lux Soap. The platform shoes

Glitter platform boots from Schuh and tartan mini skirt from Miss Selfridge October 1997

KRISTELLE MODELS LACROIX IN PARIS

Push up bra, brocade skirt and choker from Top Shop, August 1997

Velvet mini skirt with blouse (Next) bra top (M&S), December 1997

Camouflage platform boots Army and Navy Stores, October 1997

TIGHTS FASHION / 6
TIGHTS

STELLA TENANT MODELS VERSUS BY VERSACE

Tartan fashion, September 1989 Model wearing tartan

Model in orange and black top and mini skirt, black shoes and long dangly earrings December 1990

Fashion 1980s January 1987

TIGHTS FASHION / 8
TIGHTS

Eileen Catterson model pastels at dawn fashion feature, January 1998

WINTER FASHION PART 2

Tartan underwear fashion 1989 model wearing tartan with highland warrior and sword

Shaded blue V neck pullover from Miss Selfridge September 1997

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"From London Life to Monty Python: The Evolution of the Miniskirt" Step back in time to the swinging 1960s, where miniskirts took center stage on the cover of London Life magazine. On the Level, these daring fashion statements became a symbol of liberation and rebellion. Even police officers couldn't resist socializing at Section House in London while donning these iconic garments. The juxtaposition between authority and fashion showcased society's changing norms. But did you know that miniskirts have a history dating back even further? In 1817, hand-colored etchings depicted fashionable women flaunting their legs in this revolutionary style. It seems that pushing boundaries has always been en vogue. Fast forward to 1971 when Monty Python actress Carol Cleveland hopped onto a Triumph Bandit motorcycle, exuding confidence and breaking stereotypes with her mini-skirted ensemble. Her rebellious spirit perfectly embodied the essence of this trend. The 1960s were all about experimentation, as seen through silver lame long socks glittering alongside boyscout attire. Fashion knew no limits during this era - anything was possible. Jean Callaghan, an advertising model turned film star under Michael Winner's direction, captivated audiences with her stunning looks and impeccable style. She effortlessly rocked the miniskirt both on-screen and off. Speaking of rocking it out, Jumping Jill proved that even rock music embraced this bold trend. Created by Viet Chu, she leaped into our hearts wearing nothing but her fierce attitude and a mini skirt that screamed freedom. And what better way to cruise through life than behind the wheel of a classic Ford Capri from 1972? This car became synonymous with coolness - just like its drivers who confidently sported their favorite miniskirts along for the ride. In moments unexpected yet enticingly revealing themselves.