Fashion Collection

Biba Style
A woman trying on a minidress in one of Londons hippest boutiques, Biba. (Photo by Stephan C Archetti/Getty Images)

THE SUPREMES, c1963. American vocal trio. From left to right: Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, and Diana Ross in performance

EMMELINE PANKHURST (1858-1928). English suffragist. Oil over a photograph

MARGARET MOLLY BROWN (1867-1932). The Unsinkable Molly Brown. American socialite, philanthropist, activist, and survivor of the Titanic. Photographed c1890

KIM STANLEY (1925-2001). American actress. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1961

SIMON FRASER (1667?-1747). 11th Baron Lovat. Scottish Jacobite intriguer. Etching, 1746, by William Hogarth

VARINA HOWELL DAVIS (1826-1906). Second wife of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America. Miniature, c1845

THOMAS LINLEY THE YOUNGER (1756-1778). English composer. Oil, c1773, by Thomas Gainsborough

MAUD POWELL (1868-1920). American violinist

Alexander McQueen dress with Magpie motifs

ROY ROGERS (1912-1998). Leonard Slye. American singing cowboy actor. Photographed with his horse Trigger
ROY ROGERS (1912-1998). N© Leonard Slye. American singing cowboy actor. Photographed with his horse Trigger

English suffragette, feminist newspaper, 1908. News seller, she is standing on the street not the pavement so as not to be arrested. The suffragettes published their own magazine / newspaper

BEARDSLEY: SALOME. The Black Cape. Pen-and-ink drawing by Aubrey Vincent Beardsley for Oscar Wildes Salome

Wigs for English lawyers, 1800s
Lawyer selecting the proper wig for appearance in court, London, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

London scenes. The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel. Early 1900s

Gainsborough - Lady Brisco J900289
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " Lady Brisco " 1776 by Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788)

Raffles Hotel, Singapore, South East Asia

ST. BERNADETTE OF LOURDES (1844-1879). Nee Marie-Bernarde Soubirous. French peasant girl who had visions of the Virgin Mary

ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1914. American advertisement by J. C. Leyendecker for Arrow shirt collars, 1914
ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1914. American advertisement by J.C. Leyendecker for Arrow shirt collars, 1914

Qajar painting, Shiraz Museum, Shiraz, Iran, Middle East

Larkin - Lady Dorothy Cary J920335
KENWOOD HOUSE, SUFFOLK COLLECTION, London. " Lady Dorothy Cary" c1615 by William Larkin (died 1619)

Woman Walking Greyhound Dog
In this vibrant and captivating print titled "Woman Walking Greyhound Dog". CSA-Printstock beautifully captures the essence of fashion, pets, and women in a single frame

Dance in the public ballroom of the Imperial Palace, Vienna. Watercolor by Wilhelm Gause, 1900
COURT BALL AT THE HOFBURG. Dance in the public ballroom of the Imperial Palace, Vienna. Watercolor by Wilhelm Gause, 1900. Emperor Francis Joseph is on the far right

EMPIREs HIGHWAY TO INDIA. The Empires Highway to India. View of Bombay, India from a British ship. British Empire Marketing Board poster, c1928

JOAN OF ARC (c1412-1431). French national heroine. Oil on canvas, 1879, by Jules Bastien-Lepage

Birmingham Snow Hill Booking Office, 1912
Between 1906 and 1912 the GWR took about re-designing and re-constructing the station. When it was completed it was a vision of Edwardian elegance. This image shows the station once completed

Big-Eyed Kids Dancing
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BONNIE AND CLYDE, 1933. American criminal Bonnie Parker (1911-1934) playing at holding up her partner, Clyde Barrow (1909-1934). Photographed in 1933

People love Player s: Paddle in Sea, 1961
Players Navy Cut Cigarettes counter-card featuring a photographic image of a man and woman embracing on a beach. They are ankle deep in the sea the gentleman wears rolled up jeans

Greta Garbo in George Fitzmaurices Mata Hari (1931)
Greta Garbo in Mata Hari (1931)

Beware of the Dragon
Daniel Springgay

ballerina's back 2
Young beautiful ballerina is posing in studio. Alexander Yakovlev

Antique Japanese Woodblock, woman serving tea
This Japanese art print is a portrait of the tea house waitress Naniwaya Okita in a beautiful kimono serving a cup of tea, 1790. The print bears the artists signature

PRIDE & PREJUDICE, 1894. Elizabeth Bennet overhears Mr Darcy at the Ball. Illustration by Hugh Thomson from the 1894 edition of Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice, originally published in 1813

ELIZABETH TALBOT (c1527-1608). Known as Bess of Hardwick. Countess of Shrewsbury. Oil on canvas, 17th century, by an unknown artist after a portrait of c1590

VERMEER: GUITAR PLAYER. By Johannes Vermeer

BETTE DAVIS (1908-1989). American actress. Photographed in the role of Margo Channing in All About Eve, 1950

Vintage World War II poster featuring a fedora and an Army helmet. It reads: The more you keep information under your hat - the safer heall be under his! Careless Talk Costs Lives

Group of young women wearing bathing suits, portrait (B&W sepia)
Bathing suits reflect different eras from Victorian to 1930 s. archival image

Feathered Gown
A Norman Hartnell evening gown. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

JITTERBUG 1940s dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

American actor James Dean with Swiss actress Ursula Andress, 9 September 1955
DEAN & ANDRESS, 1955. American actor James Dean with Swiss actress Ursula Andress, 9 September 1955

JUDY GARLAND (1922-1969). American singer and actress

MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962). American cinema actress

GONE WITH THE WIND, 1939. Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O Hara in a still from the film Gone With The Wind, 1939

Waylands Smithy CC97_02141
WAYLANDS SMITHY, Ashbury, Oxfordshire. The neolithic chambered long barrow, taken from the west, with a lady and gentleman sitting on the stones by the entrance

Arnold Louis Millers Primitive London (1965)

Romney - Lady Hamilton at the Spinning Wheel J910506
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " The Spinstress Lady Emma Hamilton at the Spinning Wheel" 1782-86 by George Romney (1734-1802)

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"Fashion through the Ages: From Suffragettes to Singing Cowboys" Step into a world where fashion tells stories, where every garment is a canvas of history and culture. Take a journey through time as we explore the diverse influences that have shaped the ever-evolving realm of fashion. Intricate and enchanting, an Alexander McQueen dress adorned with Magpie motifs captures our attention. This masterpiece pays homage to nature's beauty while showcasing the designer's unparalleled creativity. Travel back to 1908 when English suffragettes fought for women's rights, their voices amplified by feminist newspapers. Their boldness and determination paved the way for future generations, leaving an indelible mark on both society and style. Enter the vibrant era of Biba Style, where London became a playground for self-expression in the swinging sixties. With its bohemian flair and daring designs, this movement revolutionized fashion as we know it today. Roy Rogers, an American singing cowboy actor photographed alongside his loyal companion Trigger embodies rugged charm. Together they epitomize timeless Western style that continues to inspire modern-day trends. Discover St. Bernadette of Lourdes, whose humble spirit shines through her simple yet elegant attire. Her devotion serves as a reminder that true beauty lies within one's character rather than material possessions. London scenes from early 1900s take us on a visual journey filled with architectural marvels like The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel - witness how these iconic landmarks become part of our sartorial backdrop throughout history. An Arrow shirt collar ad from 1914 showcases J. C Leyendecker's artistic prowess while highlighting men's formal wear at its finest. This advertisement demonstrates how fashion has always been intertwined with artistry and innovation. The Supremes grace us with their presence - Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, and Diana Ross exude elegance in perfect harmony during their performances in the '60s.