Outfits Collection (page 8)

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

Black silk organza dress
A black silk organza dress by Dior. The bodice is banded in black satin ribbon which is also used for the sash tying in a rosette highlighted with a diamante clip. Date: 1961

Floral cotton anorak by Neatawear, 1965
Model wearing a summer anorak in a cotton floral print by Neatawear, matched with a bra and hipster shorts. Date: 1965

Balenciaga and Givenchy fashions, 1961
Illustration depicting ensembles designed by Balenciaga and Givenchy in 1961. From left, (1) wool coat with large black overcheck reversing to black

Schiaparelli ski oufit, 1929
A ski-ing outfit by Elsa Schiaparelli featuring loosely cut breeches in dark blue toile and a novel fitted jumper, pointed hood-like cap

Jean Patou dress, 1929
An outfit by Jean Patou called Castiglione in black velvet, daringly reminiscent with its high waistline, long skirt, tight-fitting sleeves and wide-brimmed hat

War and the Mode - Russian influenced fashions during WW1
Two outfits inspired by the Russian Allies during World War One. On the left, a blue serge is employed for the dress with trims in narrow black braid and astrachan

Lady Bridget Poulett by Madame Yevonde
Lady Bridget Elizabeth Felicia Henrietta Augusta Poulett (1912-1975), daughter of the 7th Earl Poulett, by Madame Yevonde. She was a popular model with all the leading photographers of the day

Three young women on a yacht at Cowes, Isle of Wight
Three young women standing on the deck of Mr Inglebys yacht Esperance in the Solent during the Cowes Regatta, Isle of Wight, dressed in almost identical outfits

Balenciaga fashion, 1964
Two sketches showing some of the latest designs by Balenciaga. On the right, in pearl beige crepe are dolman sleeves on a jumper top which dips lower at the back over a soft skirt with flat side

Cyclists. Around 1910
A group of women, men and a child standing with bicycles. Photographer: Unknown

China - Chinese Actors in elaborate costumes Date: 1910s

Democratic Republic of Congo - Women in Brazzaville illustrating all of the variant tribes living in the city. Date: circa 1910s

Five of the children of King George V: (from left) Prince George, Prince Albert (later King George VI) Princess Mary, Prince Edward - Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII), and Prince Henry

Traditional Bulgarian National Costume
Four women and a man in traditional Bulgarian National Costume at Thessaloniki, Greece. Date: circa 1904

Rachael Finch in the Birdcage on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne. (aP Image/Tracey Near my)

King George V at Pitshill for Goodwood races, 1928 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N1418

NFS (London Region No 5) firewomans uniform, WW2
Created in 1941, the NFS nationalised the British Fire Service and split the UK into different regions. Seen here is a London firewoman in the NFS uniform

Firewomans uniform of the NFS, WW2
Firewomans uniform of the National Fire Service

Lady golfers 1933
Lady golfers sporting fashionable summer outfits. Art deco.Date: 1933

Romania - Woman and Dancers
A Romanian woman in traditional National costume kneeling between two male dancers, who have removed their soft felt hats. Date: circa1906

Trousseau of Princess Mary
Dresses and going away outfits chosen by Princess Mary for her marriage to Viscount Lascelles, later the Earl of Harewood in 1922

Chanel suit, 1965
A suit in sooty black chenille, the jacket with three high buttons and a wrap across skirt. The blouse is of pintucked white satin with a floppy black satin bow and the jacket cuffs are slit high

Zara Italian Women
Beauties of Zara, Italy, wearing their elaborate traditional costumes and quaint caps, covered in gold coins. Date: 1930s

Laz men from Samsun
Predictably the Black Sea man, or the " Laz" as he is called with a mixture of affection and sneer, has become a stock figure of the Turkish social typology. This gang is from Samsun

Three summer outfits by Molyneux, Doucet and Paul Poiret
Three fashionable young ladies in summer daytime outfits. On the left, dress and jacket in mauve crepe, with matching ostrich feathers, by Molyneux

Nina Ricci outfit, 1960
A model studies a fashion magazine while wearing a dress in flecked grey wool with a peplum overskirt giving a fashionable tiered effect by Nina Ricci, worn with a short bolero jacket. Date: 1960

Balenciaga outfit, 1960
A coat, jacket and skirt by Balenciaga displaying the cllllean tailoring and functional lines of his designs from this period

Tunic suit by Marcus and Otto Lucas hat, 1960
A tunic in fine black and white check wool worsted which buttons down the back worn over a straight skirt by Marcus and teamed with a black straw high-crowned hat by Otto Lucas. Date: 1960

Mr Mort suit and Otto Lucas hat, 1960
A honey coloured silk tweed dress and jacket bound up with white silk braid by Mr Mort worn with an Otto Lucas high hat in honey straw. Date: 1960

Dress by Pierre Balmain, 1960
A dress by Pierre Balmain in pale yellow silk chiffon with a matching hat trimmed with roses and white lilac. Date: 1960

Three gentlemen in traditional Croatian National costume at Dubrovnik (Ragusa), Croatia

Republic of Kosovo - Traditional costume and dancing in the countryside

Which by Florence Hardy
A little boy dressed in a Pierrot costume has trouble choosing between three little girls all wearing similiar fetching clown outfits

Trabzon, Turkey - Kurdish Costumes
Kurdish costumes from Trabzon on the Black Sea coast in north-eastern Turkey. The capital of Trabzon Province. Trabzon was located on the historic silk road route and during the Ottoman period

Group of Albanians and Woman in traditional costume

For Spring Outdoors, fashions for 1954
Warmth with the muffled look. Left: introducing the phantom weight beaver lamb which is velvety and supple and in a variety of lovely colours including golden brown, turquoise and ivory

East European Villagers (Traditional costume)
Eastern European villagers in traditional costume (possibly from one of the Baltic States)

Using Boys as Chessmen
Thirty-two pupils from Ramsgate schools act as living chessmen in two matches that form part of Kent Chess Associations Easter Congress

Mongolia, Karakorum. Lamas praying at a ceremony to bless a Horse Festival, Erdene Zuu Monastery

Bedfordshire Lace School. Date: circa 1905

For the Fashionable Convalescent - Harrods advertisement
Advertisement for a charming reception outfit for when one is feeling a little wan, can t get out of bed, but wants to look ones best. Date: 1929

A skating costume, 1903
A costume of fine blue serge trimmed with coarse black braid and black and white tassels; embroidered yoke of green silk and front and ruffles of ivory lace - just the thing for ice skating in 1903

Advert for La Cour Batave womens clothing 1912
Womens clothing for winter 1912 Date: 1912

Children in clown and soldier fancy dress
Two little boys pose for their photograph wearing fancy dress. One is a pierrot clown with lavish ruff; the other is a miniature soldier. The photograph was probably taken in India. Date: 1920s

Two female friends, 1930s
Two female friends pose together during an excursion to Littlehampton. Date: c.1935

Fashions and Fancies for the London Season
A double page spread of suggested outfits for the London Season of 1924 ranging from debutante outfit in Madonna blue from Goochs to a Spanish inspired dress with shawl from Peter Robinson. Date: 1924

Advert for practical womens clothing 1929
Selection of ladies practical clothing. 1929

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