Smoking suitDesigner unknownAbout 1906Great BritainSilk, lined with wool, hand and machine sewnMuseum no. He opened branches in London (1881), Paris (1881), New York (1884) and Rhode Island (1885). 7841-1938, Here, Baron Welby is shown in formal dress.He is wearing a frock coat, high-fastening waistcoat, starched 'winged' collar, and a top hat., Top hats were still worn by the upper classes for formal wear, though bowler hats and boaters werenow common forgeneral and casualdress. , Photograph, portraitof W.A.S. Catalogs began to include color charts making it easier for women to order fabrics and clothing without fabric samples. Horrockses cotton dresses, with their brightly coloured prints and full gathered skirts, were a fashion success story for the post-war period. Golfing attire was particularly colourful, as this extract from Golf by Horace Hutchinson suggests: In the matter of Norfolk jackets and knickerbockers, spats and particularly coloured stockings, checks and stripes, the golfer is a bird of bright and varied plumage.'. Men now generally wore three-piece suits for work or formal occasions only. Wool tabby- for kirtles, jackets and pants. The Pragmatic Costumer has several thrifty ideas on creating a Gibson Skirt and Blouse Set. This smoking jacket and matching trousers appear to have been made out of handkerchief silk as the pattern is not continuous. Miss Firbank was young, 'had beauty, and she adorned it with exquisite clothes of a heather colour to complement her name', according to M.Benkovitz in 'Ronald Firbank: A Biography' (1970). Other popular trends of the decade included cowl neck sweaters and chevron prints. Reginald Schipp designed the symbol. T.465-1974Given by the Hon. It has an unusual bodice (without centre back seam), incorporating bat-wing sleeves with long, tapered cuffs and a wired 'Tudor'-style, heart-shaped collar. Along with the dresses, girls wore black stockings and shoes (Fig. It was shown in Balenciaga's Winter collection in 1954 as model no. The dress fastens with a zip down the back . Menswear would further stall in the following decade due to the First World War. (Mrs Humphry, Manners for Men, London 1897), UnderpantsDesigner unknown1880-1900Great BritainMachine-knitted silk, with pearl buttons and silk loops for braces, machine-sewnMuseum no. Orange Flowers on Pink Scheurer Fabric Sample, Blue & Gray Stylized Flowers Scheurer Fabric Sample, Pequot Cottons Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co. Pillow Tubing, Ely & Walker Dry Goods Co. Springtime Cotton Printemps Lingerie de Moussaline, Flowers and Birds on Black Scheurer Sample, Blue Flowers & Green Ribbon Scheurer Fabric Sample, Purple Floral Stripe Scheurer Fabric Sample, Pink Floral Stripe Scheurer Fabric Sample, Purple & Blue Bouquets Scheurer Fabric Sample, Pink Roses & Ribbons Scheurer Fabric Sample, Pink Floral Medallion Scheurer Fabric Sample, Indigo w/Chrome Yellow Dots Childs Dress Piece. Despite the simplicity of the image, it communicates glamour. In 1966 the Draper's Record announced that Ossie Clark had launched Britain's first range of throwaway dresses. The bright contrasts of the 1880s continued in the early 1890s, but gradually faded into paler tones. (Teddy derives from Eddy, a diminutive of Edward.). The embroidery upon the bodice would have originally been more silvery than it appears now. Etherington-Smith, Meredith, and Jeremy Pilcher. This photograph shows 1950s supermodel, Barbara Goalen, modelling a 'New Look' style outfit.The skirt is full, the waist cinched in with a belt, and she wears a wide saucer hat.The exaggerated hourglass figure was the fashionable ideal for women during the 1950s. With rations well and truly over, womens fashion became more luxurious; skirts had pleats and gatherings, and bold colours and patterns remained popular. The textile design is a plain grid pattern. These included singer Sandie Shaw, TV presenter Cathy McGowan, and even the footballer George Best. The House of Worth, established in Paris in 1858 by Charles Frederick Worth (1826-95), was the original and founding couture house. Its straight bodice is embroidered with a design that reveals the influence of Egyptian patterns. As the sleeves spread and gave width to the bodice from 1892, the skirt widened at the hem. The word 'Utility' was applied to garments made from Utility cloth, which was defined in terms of minimum weight and fibre content per yard. Milford-Cottam writes, Foreign textiles such as Japanese and Chinese silks and Middle Eastern embroideries were admired for their aesthetic qualities and beautiful colouring, which offered an alternative to the early 1900s predilection for muted tints and soft, faded effects. (30). The smoking jacket was a short, easy- fitting coat, cut in the style of a lounge jacket. Photograph of Patti LewisHarry Hammond (1920-2009)1950sGreat BritainHarry Hammond Collection. The tea-gown continued in use for the whole of the 1890s. In 1942, the British Government established the Utility Scheme to ration materials and regulate the production of civilian clothing during the war. Utility Scheme clothes bear a printed stamp reading 'CC41', an abbreviation of the Civilian Clothing Act of 1941. Linen- for shirts, underdresses and lining. That, however, was the high-water mark. The plainest dresses will have floral designs trailing over them (Ladys Realm, 1898). Almost all the fullness and looseness which appeared in the bodices of the 1890s was deceptive. They were superseded in the late 1870s by the larger and sturdier cabinet cards whose popularity waned in turn during the 1890s in favour of postcards and studio portraits. The changing construction of the skirt caused it to fall in more curving lines at the hem and to fit more slimly over the hips. Summer day dressDesigner unknown1905Great BritainPrinted striped cotton, with a yoke neck of tucked Broderie Anglaise frills and pin-tucked collar with a tape lace frillMuseum no. for dresses, jackets, waistcoats, pants and capes. Her blog, Reddy-to-Wear, features articles on fashion and travel, while her writing has been featured on The Fashion Conversation and The Fashion Studies Journal. It was one of 32 stylish yet economical outfits intended for general production. Worth London was an offshoot of the original. While older, more conservative men continued to wear tails, the tail-less dinner jacket of the tuxedo continued to rise in popularity during the decade. The late 1960s celebrity boutique phenomenon saw popular teenage idols launching clothing lines and boutiques. It was called 'Lady of Fashion: Heather Firbank and what she wore between 1908 and 1921'. This ensemble shows Courrge's architectural approach to fashion: the use of geometrical shapes, minimalist details and colour. Floppy blouses hanging over the waist in front were abandoned (222). T.48-1965Worn and given by the designer. The repetition of curved lines in flapped pockets, cuffs, collar and lapels, along with unusual covered buttons, show a dapper and stylish attention to detail. The word 'Utility' was applied to garments made from Utility cloth, which was defined in terms of minimum weight and fibre content per yard. These corsets pushed the bust forward and the hips back in an attempt to avoid pressure on the abdomen (Laver 213). (not very comon but exist in tunics and cotehardies). E.343-1985. This jacket demonstrates the exaggerated New Look silhouette. Shop hats here. A tailor's label, stitched to the right inside breast pocket, is inscribed with the words, 'Hammond & Co., Ltd., 465 Oxford Street., London Fo 501 Mons. The sleeve length was offset by the wearing of long gloves. Evening dresses were a little more risqu, often with spaghetti straps, showing shoulders and chest. T.320&A-1978Given by Mrs Brenda Azario. Like most of the first half of the twentieth century, mens fashion moved much slower than womens. Purple was a typical Biba colour, but when combined with a vibrant yellow zig-zagging print and a short flirty skirt, the effect is dramatic. Fox fur stoles and collars were popular, as were small hats embellished with decorative feather or floral details, worn at an angle. T.334-1978. At the very beginning of the1920s it was fashionable for women to wear high-waisted, rather barrel-shaped outfits, and tunic-style tops were popular. Like young girls, boys wore long stockings to cover up the rest of their leg. It was usually single-breasted and was known as the 'cutaway', as the fronts sloped away elegantly to the broad skirts behind. Portrait of Marjory Bryson as a little girl, Queensland, ca. The models shown here sport work and casual wear, and are easily dated to the 1960s because of their hair, which is parted at one side. Britain's share of world cotton-textile goods exports by weight increased from 70 percent in 1829 to 1831 to 82 percent in 1882 to 1884. 'Byzance' evening dressJean Patou (1880-1936)1924ParisSilk, embroidered with glass bugle beads and imitation baroque pearls, lined with georgette, and fastened with metal hooks and eyesMuseum no. Evening dresses were often off the shoulder. This resulted in a range of informal styles that fed into mainstream fashion: 'A man's wardrobe is now almost as varied as a woman's. DressCharles Creed (1909-66, designer), for theUtility Scheme1942LondonRayon crepe, with buttonsMuseum no. Jackets were narrow with small, high lapels. History of Fashion 1900 1970. Accessed August 31, 2019. 14). Aesthetic dress in the 1900s saw influence from Eastern patterns, the Arts and Crafts movement and Greco-Roman loose draped clothing. 'Cosmos' ensemblePierre Cardin (born 1922)1967ParisWoollen jersey with applied vinyl (dress), knitted ribbed wool (sweater), vinyl (accessories)Museum no. We may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking a link. 1840s fashion is characterised by low and sloping shoulders, a low pointed waist, and bell-shaped skirts that grew increasingly voluminous throughout the decade. The Duke gave this suit to Sir Cecil Beaton, who was then collecting fashionable dress for his 1971 exhibition, 'Fashion: An Anthology'. It could easily be carried under the arm, making it more convenient for an evening at the opera or theatre than the rigid top hats. Plain cotton- for shirts, underdresses and lining. The line was simple and uncluttered and few accessories were worn. Parisian couturiers introduced the bias-cut into their designs, which caused the fabric to skim over the body's curves. She wears light eye make-up and bright red lipstick.She wears casual, youthful dress, inspired by teenage and rock and roll fashions. The fullness was still swept to the center back, but, by 1893, five and a half yards was often given as the usual width for the skirt at the hem. T.173-1964. Trousers during the 1850s slightly widened at the ankle, but on the whole, gave the view of a tubular shape. Day dress and jacketEmmanuel Ungaro (born 1933)1966ParisWool gabardine, lined throughout with surah, with a zip and hooks and eyesMuseum no. The breast pocket is stay stitched rather than interlined to economise on fabric. Colors were light, but embellished with decorations. 2). Or a newly digitized periodical/book to announce? T.375&A-1988. A fashionable young woman would have worn this garment either as a mini-dress or with trousers. His brilliantly coloured, looser clothes, often inspired by the 'orientalist' enthusiasm for Eastern fashions and traditions, were extremely popular. Horrockses was a large cotton manufacturing firm, founded in Preston in 1791, known for weaving high quality household cottons. Rich fabrics were used with silk satin and chiffon two popular choices. not very comon but exist, see guddal tunic. Tucks, very fine tucks round the skirt and bodice, were a particularly characteristic trimming of these years. They are identifiable by a 'CC41' stamp, which is an abbreviation of the 'Civilian Clothing Act of 1941'. The Utility Scheme was introduced by the Board in 1941 to ensure that low- and medium-quality consumer goods were produced to the highest possible standards at 'reasonable' prices. The lady was a delicate flowers, sweeping her way across the room in her full skirts and ruffling petticoats. This did not become a widespread fashion as by this date few men felt the need to wear a special garment for watching television or smoking. With a BA in history, her research at Central Saint Martins explored how the body was fashioned in the 1920s. Fashioning Early Cinema: Dress and Representation in American Film, 1905-1930, 2010. Single-breasted suitCarr, Sonn & Woor (tailors)1951LondonWoollen twillMuseum no. His collections continued to be a great success. Vests became fashionable during the 1840s and were often described as 'undershirts'. T.168-1960Given by B.W. Design for a cover of Pearson's MagazineHenry James Haley (born 1874)1920sGreat BritainPencil, coloured chalk and bodycolour on cardMuseum no. Hats reached an immense size in the early 20th century. E.291-1954. It is labelled 'Hand made expressly in Belgium for Lilley & Skinner Ltd., London', and painted with a pattern of multi-coloured sprigs. In the 1880s William Morris and other English artists rejected the dominance of the machine in British art and design. In the early 1950s, a made-to-measure woollen suit from Balenciaga cost about 112, a sum well beyond the reach of most consumers. The flamenco dress was a recurring theme in 1950s cocktail and evening wear. 12 - L.S. The grosgrain waist stay (grosgrain is a heavily ribbed silk) bears the label 'Jean Desses 17 Avenue Matignon PARIS'. It reflects the fashionable 'New Look' style introduced by Christian Dior (1905-57) in 1947, with its voluminous mid-calf length skirt and tight moulded bodice. The skirt is supported by layers and layers of tulle. This photograph shows the pop singer Patti Lewis in her dressing room.Her hair is cut short and set in curls, which is a typical style of the 1950s. This long, sleeveless ballgown is made of fuschia silk organza. They were subsequently christened The Edwardians and were reputed to be the inspiration of the 'Teddy Boy' fashions of the 1950s. This practical, less formal dress style was driven by a dance craze, particularly for the tango,that started in America in the early part of the decade and spread to Europe within a few years., Day dressDesigner unknown1912-4EnglandLinen, with silk organza collar and cuffs and silk twill bowMuseum no. Born in France to Italian parents. Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fig. Their lipstick is pale but their eyes are accentuated with thick, black kohl eyeliner. This is a good example of a Utility Suit. New York: Fashion Plates: 150 Years of Style. With its double-breasted cut, peaked lapels and wide straight-legged trousers, this suit is typical of the period. What fabric was used in the 1900s? Lithograph. Emmanuel Ungaro was born in Aix-en-Provence, France, in 1933. Day dressJean Desss (1904-70)About 1953ParisWoollen tweed, bodice lined with crepe de Chine, and waist stay of grosgainMuseum no. This fashion study shows two models at a garden table, sporting wide brimmed summer hats over fashionable bobbed hair.Their dresses featured dropped waists and a straight silhouette, typical of the decade, when busts were flattened and curves disguised. A pair of immense fern-like fronds are machine-embroidered in furry cream chenille on the skirt, and the cream colour is echoed in floating bands caught in silk georgette bows at the right sleeve and left waist. When this partnership failed, he began to design, independently showing his first collection in 1965. Many dresses, jackets and blouses came with shoulder pads extending further than the shoulders themselves. Although the designers of individual pieces were not publicised, this suit has Digby Morton's initials inked on a paper tag. Couturier clothing like this was custom-made for each individual client from the finest materials, and was out of most women's reach. Often the dresses had low scooping backs. Such an image was clearly designed to appeal to fashionable customers and to reflect well on the clothes store which used it. Hollyerwas the photographer of choice for the artistic set of the late 19th century. He was originally trained by the court dressmaker, Reville. We are to use a good deal of lace, old lace and new, but the new is made to simulate the old as much as possible (Queen, 1893). 21 - Maybury. For daywear, the skirt still cleared the ground, until 1898. Day dressEdward Molyneux (1891-1974, designer) for the Utility Scheme1942LondonRayon crepe, with matching composition buttonsMuseum no. In 1960 the V&A acquired well over 100 items from her wardrobe. Having trained as an architect, initially he made plastic buttons and jewellery for Paris couture houses. Utility clothes were usually identified by a distinctive double crescent CC41 (Civilian Clothing) label. Plain cotton- for shirts, underdresses and lining. As a result of the war there were severe fabric shortages, which lasted until the end of the decade. This style of delicate pale dress was immensely popular for wear at summer garden parties and ftes. 1 - Jean-Philippe Worth (French, 18561926). Designers like Mary Quant and Biba label provided clothes that were aimed specifically at young people, of which the mini-skirt was the most distinctive introduction. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Ask us anytime. T.52-1985Given by Mrs A. Walford. Dressing in vintage style clothing for a themed event or personal fashion is our passion. The success of the firm was due to the quality of the design of the printed cottons, often commissioned from artists, combined with advanced production methods, which preserved the crispness of the cotton while allowing for frequent washing. This report was accompanied by a sketch showing the wedding-gown, travelling costume and bridesmaids' dresses. During the first half of the 1930s, evening dresses were designed to wrap women in luxurious, body-hugging sheaths, replacing the short, flat square gowns of the 1920s. Worth was known for delicately embroidered dresses in shades of champagne and rose, and this dress is typical of the house's style. What this looked like varied, but themes of practicality, freedom of movement and Art Nouveau patterns were consistent. The blouses varied from the plainest shirt-like garments to elaborate constructions and trimmings of silk and lace. The coat is straight and rather tubular, with a dropped waist, reflecting the androgynous silhouette of the decade. Evening dress (bodice and skirt)Gabrielle'Coco' Chanel (1883-1971)1938-9ParisMachine-sewn red grosgrain and red chiffonMuseum no. It was made by Charles Frederick Worth (1825-1895), a celebrated Parisian couture dressmaker. The skirt is made of pleated lustrous silk taffeta. T.23 & 105-1960Worn by Miss Heather Firbank. PH.210-1985Copyright Estate of Baron de Meyer. T.459 to B-1974Given by the Duke and Duchess of Kent. Our fashion history blog helps you create the look from decades past using vintage, vintage inspired and thrifty clothing, Need help? Necklines were usually a simple scoop or "V" but when collars were used they emphasized the long line. Fabrics varied, and included calendared or glazed fabrics of wool, plain or floral printed calicos and muslins, and glazed chintz monochrome or polychrome prints. He led the forefront of the artistic fashion movement away from the curvilinear silhouette of the early 1900s towards a longer, leaner line. Lace was also rather big during this period, especially as trimming or appliques. T.399&A-1974Given by Lady Alexandra Dacre of Glanton. The waistline in 1890 was low and there was an emphasis on vertical lines throughout the dress. The bodice is cut under the bust and continues into a wide trouser-skirt. Suit (jacket and skirt)Victor Stiebel (1907-76, designer), for theUtility Scheme1942LondonFlecked woolMuseum no. Evening dressJays Ltd. (designers)About 1908LondonSatin, with silk panels embroidered with silver-gilt strip, coil, thread, spangles, pearls and diamantes, and trimmed with velvet, with boned bodice; net is modern replacementMuseum no. London It may be remarked, however, that it is easy to stultify the whole effect of these, however perfectly they may be 'built' by the tailor, by the addition of a single incongruous article of attire; such as a silk hat or patent boots with a shooting-suit. Wool and cotton were used widely, with silk reserved for functions and the upper class. Long dresses and skirts were no longer restricted to evening wear but were increasingly part of daywear. E.3036-2004Bequeathed by Ilse Bing Wolff. Underpants were made in linen, cotton and merino, but machine-knitted silk was fashionable with the wealthy and also for summer wear. Merwin, Pearl [from old catalog, and Kansas City American college of dressmaking. Printed cotton- for dresses, skirts waistcoats and lady jackets. Overall, the prevailing look was that of a mature, sophisticated, and graceful woman, like that seen in the cream silk gown by the House of Worth (Fig. Fig. 18, 20 & 22). Evening dressCallot SoeursAbout 1922ParisPrinted silk voile, embroidered with sequins and beads, and trimmed with laceMuseum no. ', Design for a suitField Rhoades Ltd (Marjorie Field)1940sLondonPencil and bodycolour on paperMuseum no. This was also known as the riding coat, or 'Newmarket'. . Tailor-made outfits were practical yet smart and well suited to town or country wear. Schiaparelli gave this dress to the V&A after her retirement. Evening dressJacques Heim1959, ParisSilk organza, with an underdress of silk taffeta and organzaMuseum no. Photograph, fashion studyBaron de Meyer (1868-1946)1920Museum no. Though male fashions did not change as rapidly as women's, his waistcoat is fastened lower on the chest than was fashionable in the 1890s. The dress features a full, almost ankle-length skirt with sunray pleats. E.479-2005Given by Paul Williamson. Thats all you need. Fashion for women in the first decade of the twentieth century largely followed the fashion of the previous century. The change which marks the end of the Victorian period in womens dress came in the year of the Diamond Jubilee, not with the end of the century or the death of the Queen. While technology progressed in the first decade of the twentieth century, fashion largely remained the same. Sailor suits continued to be popular for boys, as well (Figs. Since guests usually stood and mingled the gowns could include complex bustles and skirt details, which would be crushed if sat on. It reached its peak of popularity during the 1840s and 1850s, when mass manufacturing and industrialisation brought fashionable dress within the reach of a much wider section of the population. T.339-1974. Milford-Cottam describes other popular day looks that popped up at sporting events in England: By 1901, men attending spectator sports in the summer were increasingly wearing flannel and linen suits, straw Panama or boater hats, blazers, white trousers, and, of course, the royal-approved homburgs [a type of hat] and tweeds. (39). However, Molyneux transformed it into a little black dress with attitude by cutting the matt crepe to skim sensuously over the body's curves and by introducing pleats at salient points. For the past 150 years, clothing for men had been tailor-made, and plain and sombre in appearance. His uncle owned a fur business, which Patou joined. The jacket is moulded into an hourglass shape, which is helped by wads of padding and horsehair around the front of the hips. It consisted of a tail coat, a white waistcoat and trousers to match the coat. Evening dress, 1905. He played an important role in the rejuvenation of Paris fashion. Milbank, Caroline Rennolds, and Harold Koda. Discover the many treasures in the beautiful V&A galleries, find out where events are happening in the Museum or just check the location of the caf, shops, lifts or toilets. Seventies style has been described as a blend of mod and hippie. 17). The loose bolero and open jacket forms were often not what they seemed, but an applied trimming of a bodice on a close-fitting boned lining. This suit was made by Bernard Weatherill during the British fashion boom of the 1960s and is a good example of the styles of that period. The coat is short, double breasted, and has a triangular shape. Then, both hand-crafted and mass-produced tailoring was as important as it is today. This suit was worn by the husband of the donor. Until the late 1890s, the heavier cloths satins, richly-figured silks and stiff glace silks were worn, stiffly lined. T.87&A-1974. These were known as combinations and became very popular in the 20th century. 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