Taffeta Collection

Fashions for 1954
On the left, a caramel coloured restaurant suit in heavy silk shantung, its melting shoulder line, vertically seamed jacket, slanting pockets " are all allies for your pleasant evening"

Two types of dresses, 1954
On the left, an 1890-inspired party frock in striped taffeta with the stand-up collar, tight bodice, near-crinoline skirt, and steel-buttoned

Victor Stiebel / Dress
A fashion design by Victor Stiebel (1907-1976) for a blue paper taffeta cocktail dress. The diaphragm is swathed with darker shaded taffeta, which falls in two flat panels

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

Woman in a ball gown with mask, 1788
Woman in a ball gown, with chapeau topped with a pouf decorated with ribbons and laurel leaves, fichu, corset in English taffeta, and blue taffeta petticoat

Fashion design by Eva Lutyens. 1936

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

The Marquise de Pezay, and the Marquise de Rougewith Her Sons Alexis and Adrien
The Marquise de Pezay, and the Marquise de Rouge with Her Sons Alexis and Adrien, 1787

Charles Beauclerk (1670-1726), Duke of St. Albans, ca. 1690-95. Creator: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Charles Beauclerk (1670-1726), Duke of St. Albans, ca. 1690-95

Paris fashions for November, 1864
A selection of dresses designed for the winter of 1864. From left, The manteau marchesa made from cloth and velvet, trimmed with a silk border

Woman in puce taffeta caraco over a petticoat of pink taffeta
5856334 Woman in puce taffeta caraco over a petticoat of pink taffeta.; (add.info.: Woman in puce taffeta caraco over a petticoat of pink taffeta)

Fashionable hats of 1788. Half hat in violet gauze with white frills, hat in pink taffeta with ribbons
FLO4672007 Fashionable hats of 1788. Half hat in violet gauze with white frills, hat in pink taffeta with ribbons, gauze and feathers, and a pouf in Italian gauze with ribbons and plumes

Fashionable hats of 1788. Straw hat with violet ribbons and plumes, a pouf a la preresse with blue gauze
FLO4671987 Fashionable hats of 1788. Straw hat with violet ribbons and plumes, a pouf a la preresse with blue gauze and taffeta ribbon diadem, and a straw hat with pink taffeta

Woman in canary-yellow taffeta demi-redingote, pink pointed bodice, white taffeta petticoat, and fichu
FLO4671912 Woman in canary-yellow taffeta demi-redingote, pink pointed bodice, white taffeta petticoat, and fichu. Her straw hat is decorated with ribbons and plumes

Woman in redingote, skirt and chapeau-feutre (lithograph)
5893605 Woman in redingote, skirt and chapeau-feutre (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in redingote of striped taffeta over a skirt and corsage with artificial flowers)

Hat in white taffeta trimmed with pink ribbon
5856343 Hat in white taffeta trimmed with pink ribbon.; (add.info.: Hat in white taffeta trimmed with pink ribbon. Hand-colored lithograph from "Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette)

Hat inspired by Salieri's opera "Tarare": pink and black striped taffeta
5856337 Hat inspired by Salieri's opera "Tarare": pink and black striped taffeta, decorated with a garland of roses

Woman in bonnet-hat in red, green and white, with yellow plumes and artificial roses
FLO4671939 Woman in bonnet-hat in red, green and white, with yellow plumes and artificial roses, and woman in hat of gauze and taffeta surmounted by feathers

Woman in taffeta pierrot caraco jacket, white linen petticoat, fichu in English gauze
FLO4671905 Woman in taffeta pierrot caraco jacket, white linen petticoat, fichu in English gauze, and headdress of artificial roses and ribbons

Woman in linen gauze bonnet decorated with pearls, see-through muslin shirt-dress with black belt worn over a pink
FLO4671915 Woman in linen gauze bonnet decorated with pearls, see-through muslin shirt-dress with black belt worn over a pink taffeta corset and petticoat

Woman in a ball gown, with chapeau topped with a pouf decorated with ribbons and laurel leaves, fichu
FLO4671829 Woman in a ball gown, with chapeau topped with a pouf decorated with ribbons and laurel leaves, fichu, corset in English taffeta, and blue taffeta petticoat

Woman in sky-blue caraco wearing a huge straw hat lined with pink satin and decorated with ribbons
FLO4671769 Woman in sky-blue caraco wearing a huge straw hat lined with pink satin and decorated with ribbons, and woman in pink caraco with large hat in taffeta and gauze

Woman in canary-yellow taffeta cape with bar ear-rings
5856322 Woman in canary-yellow taffeta cape with bar ear-rings.; (add.info.: Woman in canary-yellow taffeta hooded cape trimmed with roses and ribbons, with bar ear-rings and ball mask)

Bonnet a la Randan, green taffeta band with gold insignia and white feathers and gauze, and bonnet a la Bayard
FLO4671750 Bonnet a la Randan, green taffeta band with gold insignia and white feathers and gauze, and bonnet a la Bayard, a pouf a la chinoise with gauze and feathers

Woman in half-redingote and bonnet inspired by Calpigi. Woman in a canary yellow English-style taffeta dress
5856338 Woman in half-redingote and bonnet inspired by Calpigi. Woman in a canary yellow English-style taffeta dress and a blue silk cap.; (add.info)

Fashions for September, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for September, 1858. We may here describe a few dresses worn during the fetes at Cherbourg by ladies of distinguished rank

Paris Fashions for the New Year, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for the New Year, 1860. 1. Morning Toilet. Double-skirted taffety dress; the under skirt is plain, and the upper one largely rounded off at the lower corners

Paris Fashions for October, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for October, 1860. 1. Walking Dress...of light green taffety, ample in the skirt...above the flounces there is a narrow edging

Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1779, R. 98: Young lady in a morning neg (...), 1779. Creator: Nicolas Dupin
Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1779, R. 98: Young lady in a morning neg (...), 1779. Jeune dame en neglige du matin

Paris Fashions for July, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for July, 1856. Bonnet of rice-straw...Mantilla Gabrelle in black taffetas...Dress of taffetas of the Company Lyonnaise (Lyons)

Paris Fashions for April, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for April, 1856. The three figures represent the newest forms of sleeves and corsages which have appeared this season...Chapeau de Taffetas, rose

Miss Lucy Patterson, portrait photograph, 1918 Dec. 7. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Lucy Patterson, portrait photograph, 1918 Dec. 7

Silk Taffeta Costume, c. 1938. Creator: Sarah F. Williams
Silk Taffeta Costume, c. 1938

Paris Fashions for September, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for September, 1854. Robe de taffetas rose, with three flounces embroidered on tulle rose. The embroidery is a point de chainette; the rounded pinkings are embroidered the same

Paris Fashions for September - Toilette d'Interieur, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for September - Toilette d'Interieur, 1850. Coiffure in white blonde, with rosettes in gros-de-Naples ribbons

Cream Taffeta Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Cream Taffeta Dress, c. 1937

1920s women's fashion from AGB: afternoon dress in red crepe georgette with flowers, and afternoon dress in beige chiffon 1920s women's fashion from AGB

French gentleman with top hat and cane, riding coat lined with taffeta, striped waistcoat or gilet, trousers with foot straps. Redingote doublee de Taffetas, Pantalon a Pieds

Woman in huge hats from the court of Marie Antoinette
Woman in sky-blue caraco wearing a huge straw hat lined with pink satin and decorated with ribbons, and woman in pink caraco with large hat in taffeta and gauze, decorated with artificial flowers

Woman holding a dog wearing a hat made of black taffeta, with a crown of beige moire, the ends of which are clasped together in front with a head ornament. Hat available from Debenham and Freebody

Taffeta, 1774-1793. Creator: Unknown
Taffeta, 1774-1793

Paris Fashions for August, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for August, 1854. Bonnet of paille d'ltalie, or paille de riz of mallow colour, trimmed likewise upon the edges, with flowers like those of the interior, mingled with white blonde

Paris Fashions for August, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for August, 1854. Girl: Little bonnet of white taffetas, white muslin frock with two skirts - one worked - as well as a berthe a la broderie Anglaise'

Weaving taffeta silk ribbons Patterson New Jersey USA early 1900s

Actress Mary Minter, Fashion Portrait in Long Taffeta Dress with Velvet Ribbon, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo)
5858554 Actress Mary Minter, Fashion Portrait in Long Taffeta Dress with Velvet Ribbon, Bain News Service, 1921 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection

Madam Morensi, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Madam Morensi, between 1855 and 1865. [Aka Madame Morenci? Opera singer?]

Rev. Maxwell, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Rev. Maxwell, between 1855 and 1865

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Taffeta, a timeless fabric that has graced the world of fashion for centuries. In 1954, it was at the forefront of fashions, with designers like Victor Stiebel creating stunning dresses that showcased its beauty. Two types of dresses emerged - one exuding elegance and sophistication, while the other embraced playfulness and youthfulness. Looking back to 1788, we see a woman in a ball gown adorned with a mask, showcasing taffeta's versatility even then. Fast forward to Eva Lutyens' fashion design in 1954; she effortlessly combined taffeta with silk ruffles to create an enchanting ensemble. In 1924, Gorringes advertised women's bathing dresses and capes made from this exquisite fabric. It seems that taffeta not only graced grand occasions but also found its way into swimwear. The Marquise de Pezay and the Marquise de Rougewith Her Sons Alexis and Adrien were captured in history wearing ball gowns made from coral taffeta embellished with delicate silk ruffles – epitomizing opulence. Even underwear had its moment with taffeta in 1962 when Barbara Hulanicki drew designs featuring this luxurious material. The allure extended beyond outer garments. Parisian fashionistas have always been ahead of their time when it comes to style. In November 1864, they flaunted breathtaking creations crafted from this magical fabric on the streets of Paris. Let us not forget about the craftsmanship behind every piece. Weaving taffeta silk ribbons required skill and precision as seen in Patterson New Jersey USA where artisans dedicated themselves to perfecting this art form. Through the ages, whether worn by royalty or everyday individuals seeking elegance, it has remained an emblem of grace and refinement. Its shimmering texture continues to captivate hearts worldwide as it did back when Charles Beauclerk, the Duke of St.