Crepe Collection

Fabric design, Art Gout Beaute, 1924
Fabric design for Moroccan crepe in a multicoloured, Middle Eastern style, Art Gout Beaute, 1924. 1924

Handbag Advert / Army / Navy
A selection of British made & foreign handbags, pochettes & evening bags in crepe de chine, also a beaded bag, an embroidered nightdress sachet & a bag with applique flowers

Two Dressed by Chantal
Two women wear creations by Chantal of Paris - one a woollen serge tailor-made for morning wear, her companion a day frock in two shades of crepe de Rome

Crape myrtle, Lagerstromia indica. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L. Reeve, London, 1878

Advert for Gorringes womens clothing 1928
70th year anniversary offers, smart sultan coat of dull satin, crepe-de-chine printed dress and a elegant coat in crepe-de-chine givree a fascinating mixture of artificial silk and wool. 1928

Suffragette Coronation Procession 1911 Souvenir
A souvenir and programme of the Womens Coronation Procession, 17th June, 1911, giving details of the Pageants. The Suffrage Societies taking part and the routes

Three daytime outfits by Drecoll, Poiret and Jenny
Three women in the latest day wear. On the left, a black scoop neck dress with large red rose to the side, by Drecoll. In the middle, a white, red and black print dress and black coat

Afternoon dresses by Poiret and Drecoll
Two fashionable women in afternoon dresses. On the left, black decorated with metal and gold lace, by Poiret. On the right, three-piece dress in crepe de chine, red and black

CREPE PAN
A flat-bottomed, shallow frying pan made for cooking crepes or pancakes to perfection

Printed Fortnum & Mason dresses for the Riviera casinos
Elegant evening dresses in print crepe-de-chine, among the styles seen in the casinos of Southern France according to The Sketch magazine in which this photograph was featured

Cruising Suit Circa 1940
A two-piece cruising suit composed of blue trousers and a blazer (double-breasted coat) of striped flannel

Woman in a rumpled hat. Hat negligt. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from an Album of
FLO4606611 Woman in a rumpled hat. Hat negligt. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from an Album of Fashionable Hairstyles of 1783, Suite des Coeffures a la Mode en 1783

Woman in mourning dress of black taffeta, fichu of white Italian gauze, and hat-hat in white crepe
FLO4671855 Woman in mourning dress of black taffeta, fichu of white Italian gauze, and hat-hat in white crepe. Handcoloured lithograph from Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times

France: fantasy photography of a cook blowing up the crepe, 1903
LUX4726906 France: fantasy photography of a cook blowing up the crepe, 1903; (add.info.: France: fantasy photography of a cook blowing up the crepe, 1903); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Japan, Honshu, Tokyo, Crepe Shop, Window Display of Plastic Food

1920s woman in blue crepe dress embroidered with silver birds, pleated skirt, stading in front of a mirror 1920s woman in blue crepe dress embroidered with silver birds, pleated skirt

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

Woman in afternoon dress in Moroccan red embroidered with silver, and woman in ivory crepe dress trimmed with lace 1920s women's fashions

Orange paper with pattern. Can be used as texture in art projects Orange paper with pattern. Paper texture on macro

Man in loose fitting coat, waistcoat, trousers and boots
Man in loose fitting coat of grey cloth with velvet collar, pink-and-white check waistcoat, hazelnut colour trousers and soft boots. Handcoloured lithograph by E

Woman in dress and cape of bleu crepe de chine with pekine velvet gilet jacket. Robe et cape de crepe de chine bleu, gilet de velours pekine

Dress and cape by Molyneux, 1932
An evening dress of green and white crepe romaine with ruching around the hips, worn with a cape of black velvet, trimmed with ermine. Designed by Edward Molyneux of 60, Grosvenor Street. Date: 1932

Fashions for November - Robe of White Crape over a slip of White Satin, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Fashions for November - Robe of White Crape over a slip of White Satin, 1858. The robe has a double skirt trimmed with ruches of blonde, four rows on the lower and three on the upper skirt

Europe, Italy, Sicily. Fine sicilian starters

Service Bocker outfit, Debenham & Freebody
The Service Bocker, underwear and shirt, Debenham & Freebody, fashion illustration of woman in outfit. Captioned, A clever utility garment'

Advert for Summer Suits in Ascot Crepe
Advert from Marshall and Snelgrove, promoting their latest range of summer suits, made from Ascot crepe. Date: 1932

Gladys Cooper
Actress Gladys Cooper (1888-1971), later Dame Gladys, showing off some of her gowns. Date: 1931

Three Japanese Gifts for Felicitous Events, Mitsukoshi Department Store, Osaka. Top: Symbol of Supreme Felicity - red and white silk crepe, pine foliage, crane and tortoise

Beauty of Japan's Textiles - the young woman on the left, holding a battledore, is in formal New Year's Day dress. The one on the right is in a homongi, a costume suitable for paying visits

Courtaulds Courgette Advertisement
An advertisement for Courtaulds Ltd, promoting Courgette, a very dainty crepe fabric with full surface weave. Image shows a stylish woman at a formal gathering with the quotation Joan dear

Isabel Jeans, actress, (1891-1985) studio fashion portrait, with fashion illustration. With description, Miss Isabel Jeans wears an unusual cocktail or cinema gown designed by Peggy Morris

Camilla Horn, German actress and dancer (1903-1996), fashion studio portrait. With description, Miss Camilla Horn, who has recently completed a film in England and is now rehearsing another

Marda Vanne, actress, studio fashion portrait. From an item, A Portfolio of Fashion, compiled weekly for The Bystander, by Madge Garland'

Advert for Marshall and Snelgrove's range of printed silk frocks, worn with woollen coats. Date: 1932

Averil Streatfield (1911-1977) is here seen modelling a crepe romain gown and a coat bordered with grey fox, by designer Norman Hartnell (1901-1979). Date: 1932

Changing of the Guard, St James's Palace, London
Changing of the Guard at St James's Palace, Central London. The colours are tied with black crepe in honour of the recent death of King Edward VII. Date: 1910

FREDERICK VIII (1843 - 1912), King of Denmark (1906 - 12) - a commemorative picture soon after his death

Actress Estelle Taylor, Fashion Portrait in Crepe over Gold Lace Dress, Bain News Service, 1920 (b/w photo)
5863145 Actress Estelle Taylor, Fashion Portrait in Crepe over Gold Lace Dress, Bain News Service, 1920 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection

Cartoon of a clumsy man. Serie "Les Beaux Days de la Vie"
JEB4914493 Cartoon of a clumsy man. Serie " Les Beaux Days de la Vie" : " Les crepes... " Engraving by Honore DAUMIER (1808-1879)

Fashionable woman in crepe morning bonnet, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986467 Fashionable woman in crepe morning bonnet, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in crepe morning bonnet, 1801)

Advert for Celes pure silk Spring Models for 1925 Date: 1925

Three Spring Parisian frocks for the Riviera, 1925. On left is a dress of blue and white foulard from Lucien Lelong, centre is a dress of blue and white crepe de Chine

A spring dress from Lucien Lelong, Paris, 1925. An important feature is the tunic skirt made of black crepe de chine Date: 1925

An evening gown from Chantal, Paris, 1925. Made of almond green crepe and soft tulle draperies on the skirt and steel and silver bead embroidery Date: 1925

Two outfits from Lucien Lelong, Paris, 1925 - one a coat trimmed with fox, the other a dance frock of crepe de chine trimmed with bands of silver, gold and ruby Date: 1925

Two gowns worn by actresses at the Poiniere Theatre, Paris, 1925 - the left worn by Mlle Marken is an emerald green crepe edged with silver rose voile

Sketches of three dress offerings from Paris, 1926
Sketches of three dress offerings from Bernard et Cie, Paris, 1926. Top left a cape, centre a dress of Kasha and top right a dress of crepe de chine Date: 1926

A portrait of the American dancer Claire Luce, 1929 wearing a Lucien Lelong tiered black georgette crepe dance frock Date: 1929

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"Captivating Crepe: A Timeless Fabric Design" Step back in time to the Art Gout Beaute era of 1924, where crepe fabric designs took center stage. From handbag adverts for Army and Navy to stunning ensembles dressed by Chantal, this versatile material left a lasting impression. In 1911, suffragettes proudly paraded during the Coronation Procession, donning crepe outfits as a symbol of their fight for equality. The elegance continued with daytime attire crafted by fashion icons Drecoll, Poiret, and Jenny - three names synonymous with sophistication. As the sun dipped below the horizon, afternoon dresses by Poiret and Drecoll showcased the ethereal beauty of crepe. Its flowing texture gracefully draped over women's silhouettes like delicate petals on a crape myrtle tree (Lagerstromia indica). Printed Fortnum & Mason dresses designed exclusively for Riviera casinos added an element of glamour to any soirée. Meanwhile, Gorringes' advert from 1928 highlighted how crepe effortlessly elevated women's clothing choices. Even during challenging times like World War II, crepe remained resilient. A cruising suit circa 1940 demonstrated its durability while maintaining style and grace amidst uncertainty. No outfit was complete without stockings that exuded luxury; Bear Brand's advert from 1933 emphasized how perfectly crepe complemented these accessories. Whether it be fabric design or its presence in advertisements throughout history, one thing is certain - crepe has stood the test of time as a symbol of timeless elegance and refined taste.