Suits Collection (page 2)

Young man wearing bathing trunks, leaning against a concrete wall

Amphitheatre scene. Gladiators (4th c. ). Roman
Amphitheatre scene. Gladiators (4th c.). Roman art. Late Empire. Mosaic. SPAIN. Madrid. National Museum of Archaeology

The Peachcomber by Rick Elmes
A dapper chap in a sharp white suit and cane enjoys the attentions of several young women in bathing suits on a beach. Date: 1927

Japanese surrender delegation aboard the USS Missouri
The Japanese surrender delegation aboard the USS Missouri, 31st August 1945. All the US naval personnel are wearing Class B uniforms on purpose. The surrender officially ended World War Two

The Tatler Summer Number front cover 1932
Jolly front cover design for the Tatlers Summer Number featuring two cheery beach belles wearing fashionable pyjama suits. One smokes a cigarette while the other grins under a wide brimmed sun hat

Rotary Club 1950S
Four gentlemen enjoy a drink and a spot of socialising at the Rotary Club Headquarters, Rotary House, Portland Place, London

Space suits hanging in a row from hooks. These space suits, known as Extravehicular Mobility Units (EMUs), have been designed for use during shuttle missions

Winston Churchill with machine gun, cigar and hat, WW2 propaganda image (b / w photo)
3093149 Winston Churchill with machine gun, cigar and hat, WW2 propaganda image (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advert for Chas. Baker & Co. gentlemen & boys clothing 1887
Gentlemens and boys clothing for 1887. Date: 1887

Advert for Gorringes womens bathing dresses & capes 1924
Selection of womens exclusive bathing dresses with separate knickers and capes. Date: 1924

The Glorious Twelfth (12th August), start of the red grouse shooting season in Britain (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century)

Brazilian fashion in London. Brazilian model posing with pop group The Move who are playing at the Marquee club. 19th June 1966

Advert for Gorringes womens bathing costumes 1927
One piece swimsuits and separate tunics with knickers in a variety of styles in different colours and patterns and also rubber caps with flowers, available at Gorringes, Buckingham Palace Road

Supper Men About Town by Hynes
Five well known figures on the London social scene during the 1920s caricatured by Hynes in The Bystander. From top left, Solly Joel, large figure right is Bendor, Duke of Westminster

Check Burberry suit, 1916
A dashing black and white check Burberry suit with a full skirt, a coat smart and practical for sport and country wear worn with a matching close-fitting hat. Date: 1916

The Lobster Quadrille Postcard by Charles Folkard. ca. 1921, The Lobster Quadrille Postcard by Charles Folkard

Advert for Ribana pure wool bathing suits 1931
Multiform and multicolour for a multitude of tastes.... Ribana swimming suits for women, men and children are finely woven from soft Austrralian wool in a wide variety of styles and colours

The Rocky Twins in smart suits, Paris 1929 Date: 1929

Journalists Type Copy
Journalists at the Daily Mail type up copy

Terylene and wool suit
Advertisement for a terylene and wool suit in navy blue. Date: 1966

Two Youthful Chinese Businessmen in Singapore sharing a glass of imported Bordeaux. The gentleman on the right has placed his boater hat on the small table

The Bystander masthead by Tony Castle, 1930
Bystander masthead design by Tony Castle featuring a number of beauties on a beach dressed in bathing suits, sun hats and holding parasols

Stock Exchange Traders
Four City traders on the London Stock Exchange compare notes

Edward Viii / Albert / Mary
EDWARD VIII as Prince Edward with his brother Albert (later George VI) and his sister Mary (later Countess Harewood)

Choose your Ideology
Choose whichever ideology suits you - church or conservative, scientist or communist, none is any better than the others

Bathers on Diving Board
Two girls in bathing suits one about to dive into the sea from a diving board

Blackpool Hotels
A busy scene showing holidaymakers entering and leaving typical Victorian boarding houses at Blackpool, Lancashire, England

Nix ubern Maibock, man in costume with pipe and beer glass (postcard)
7377791 Nix ubern Maibock, man in costume with pipe and beer glass (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

A deep sea diver in thge 19th century
5614265 A deep sea diver in thge 19th century; (add.info.: A deep sea diver in thge 19th century. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

16th century German playing card. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
955309 16th century German playing card. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Christian's fight with Appolyon. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print
2603551 Christian's fight with Appolyon. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

Illustration for Pothooks and Perseverance by Walter Crane (colour litho)
8646518 Illustration for Pothooks and Perseverance by Walter Crane (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

I'm not Jenny - I'm the Princess Jennifer (colour litho)
8635857 I'm not Jenny - I'm the Princess Jennifer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl pretending to be a princess)

One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho)
8646637 One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young boy wearing a suit with bright blue waistcoat and yellow gloves (coloured photo)
8655846 Young boy wearing a suit with bright blue waistcoat and yellow gloves (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trying to be good (litho)
8656579 Trying to be good (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trying to be good. Dog in a suit. Postcard, early 20th century)

So glad we've met! (colour litho)
8672522 So glad we've met! (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "So glad we've met!" Cute couple)

My cutie (colour litho)
8672526 My cutie (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "My cutie." Cute couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Geography. Germany. Young bourgeois, bourgeoise and bride. German costumes of the XVIIth cent
3434975 Geography. Germany. Young bourgeois, bourgeoise and bride. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany

Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen"
3434990 Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany

Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen"
3434987 Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany

Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen"
3434982 Geography. Germany. German soldiers. German costumes of the XVIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany

Frank Lockwood, lawyer
672734 Frank Lockwood, lawyer; (add.info.: Frank Lockwood - Woodbury Sir Frank Lockwood (15 July 1846 - 18 December 1897) was an English lawyer

William Page Wood, lawyer
672679 William Page Wood, lawyer; (add.info.: William Page Wood, 1st Baron Hatherley (29 November 1801 - 10 July 1881) was a British lawyer

Dr Henry ware, anglican bishop
672684 Dr Henry ware, anglican bishop; (add.info.: Rev Dr Ware, Henry Ware (22 June 1830 - 16 April 1909) was the inaugural Anglican Bishop of Barrow-in-Furness from 1889 until his death in 1909

Mandell Creighton, Bishop of Peterborough
672695 Mandell Creighton, Bishop of Peterborough; (add.info.: Bishop of Peterborough, Mandell Creighton 5 July 1843 - 14 January 1901, British historian and a bishop of the Church of England)

Portrait of Richard Trevithick
863538 Portrait of Richard Trevithick; (add.info.: Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) English engineer and inventor, born near Redruth, Cornwall

Three hundred tailors were employed to make me clothes. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput
2963116 Three hundred tailors were employed to make me clothes. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput. Illustration from Gullivers Travels published c.1875; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary

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"Suits: A Timeless Fashion Statement" Step into the world of fashion with "The It Girl" by George Whitelaw, where suits take center stage as the epitome of sophistication and style. From Fashions for 1954 to an Advert for Burberry winter sports wear in 1926, they have always been a symbol of elegance. Even sporting legends like Liverpool FC football team in 1932-1933 embraced the power of a well-tailored suit off the field. And let's not forget about Tango, a dance originating in Argentina that exudes passion and grace - dancers draped in tailored suits adding an extra touch of allure. In every era, from Arsenal Football Club team and officials in 1950-1951 to Queen of the South FC football team in 1934-1935, they have adorned men with confidence and authority. They have transcended time, even making their mark on historical artifacts such as a Persian Manuscript from 1650 depicting courtiers dressed impeccably. Artists like Marcel Vertes captured the essence of Tango through watercolor paintings published worldwide. The fluidity and movement showcased within these works perfectly complemented the elegance found within each suit worn by its dancers. Fashion houses like Dior also recognized the timeless appeal of suits; their iconic dress designs paired effortlessly with Fath suits in 1954. These ensembles became synonymous with high fashion during this era. Not only did athletes embrace this trend but so did everyday individuals who frequented places like Chinatown Shop during the swinging '60s. Suits became a staple for those seeking to make a statement while embracing cultural diversity. From historical manuscripts to art pieces capturing moments frozen in time, one thing remains constant - suits continue to be an enduring symbol of class and refinement throughout history. So whether you're stepping onto a football pitch or attending an elegant soirée, donning a well-fitted suit will always be a timeless fashion choice.