Modelling Collection

Susan Shaw, Fashion Model, Studio Pix, 16th August 1973

Members of Pans People Dance Troupe, model lingerie for the Mirror, Studio Pix, London, 28th October 1974. Pictured, dancers Louise Clarke, Dee Dee Wilde and Cherry Gillespie

My Studio by Fortunino Matania
Self-portrait of the Italian artist, Fortunino Matania (1881-1963) pictured at work in his studio at 104 Priory Road, Hampstead, London. Date: c.1955

Lloyd Cracknell, Costume Designer from Cambridge, England, 9th October 1984, pictured wearing his award winning denim coat

Mariana trench sea floor topography
Mariana trench topography. Computer model of the topography of the region surrounding the Mariana trench (purple arc, lower centre) in the Pacific Ocean, the deepest point on Earth

Dark matter distribution. Image 3 of 4. Supercomputer simulation, known as the Millennium Run, showing the distribution of dark matter in the local universe

Dark matter distribution. Supercomputer simulation of the distribution of dark matter in the local universe. Dark matter is a form of matter that cannot be detected by telescopes as it emits no

Glutamine synthetase enzyme computer model. This is a ligase enzyme, which forms chemical bonds between molecules. The different colours show the different subunits that comprise the protein

Autumn fashions, Evening Dress
Evening wear fashions for 1916 showing two elegant ladies modelling sleeveless, plunge back gowns with high waists and full skirts typical of the World War One period

Pattie Boyd returns to modelling for the first time since her marriage to Beatle George Harrison in January. She is pictured in Brook Street, Mayfair, London

Denise Perry, Glamour Model, 11th June 1976

Dior Fashions 1964. P006405

London Life - Fashion pages by Jean Shrimpton, 1965
Spread from the short-lived but impossibly cool magazine, London Life, with a column by sixties supermodel Jean Shrimpton who regularly wrote about the clothes she liked

Uniform for School Team. Southwark Training Centre

Lady Charles Cavendish (Adele Astaire) in Schiaparelli
Lady Charles Cavendish, formerly Miss Adele Astaire (sister and dancing partner of Fred) pictured wearing a coat and skirt in green tweed trimmed with galliac, worn with a blouse of black jersey

London Life front cover, 23 July 1966
Front cover of the impossibly groovy London Life magazine which ran for just two years between 1965 and 1966 but chronicled the life and times of swinging sixties London

Belinda Willis
Top 1960s model Belinda Willis, photographed for London Life magazine by Alan Ballard wearing a multi-layered choker of beads and moody eye makeup

London Life front cover with Paris fashions
Front cover of the impossibly groovy London Life magazine which ran for just two years between 1965 and 1966 but chronicled the life and times of swinging sixties London

Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c. 1894 (b / w photo)
DGC437487 Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c.1894 (b/w photo) by Falk, Benjamin J. (1853-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

London Transport Bus converted into a mobile boutique Birds Paradise, with two models modeling in front of the bus circa 1967

TOMMY HILFIGER SYDNEY VISIT
US designer Tommy Hilfiger poses for a portrait at the Park Hyatt in Sydney, Thursday, November 14, 2019. The iconic American Designer is in Sydney as part of his first ever tour of Australia

The Man Who Broke The Tube by H M Bateman, a man who does not heed the instructions on the glue. He brakes the tube, glues himself to the table, then his wife

Punk fashions for him and her from Seditionaries, Kings Road, London. Clothes are modelled by Jordan (Pamela Rooke). 18th May 1977. Clothes are modelled by Jordan Mooney (Pamela Rooke). 18th May 1977

Clothing Fashion 1963. July 1963 P021579

Clothing Fashion 1958: "Ascot Models"1959 spring collection
Clothing Fashion 1958: " Ascot Models" 1959 spring collection and enough material to decorate your dog with a large bow or walking our jacket

Wallis suit with Biba accessories, 1966
Military influence in this navy suit, about 11 guineas at Wallis. Jazzed up with a yellow and plum striped tie and matching bag from Biba. Gold hoop earrings by Jewelcraft, gloves by Morley. 1966

Sinanthropus, perhaps the lowest man known to science: excavating Choukoutien Cave where Peking Man dwelt 100, 000 years ago, and moulding his image. Date: 1939

Fashions for the Festival of Britain, showing a woman modelling a series of scarves by Jacqmar, printed with designs relating to London and the Festival

Meccano Apollo lunar module on display at the National Space Centre, Leicester, UK. According to the label, the 2579 pieces were assembled by " the MeccanoTeam, Calais, France" in 257 hours

Figure Modelling, Belleek Potteries - an interior shot showing a row of men modelling china. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Fermanagh: Belleek). Date: circa early 1900s

The Sketch front cover, 1957
A model stalks up and down a catwalk in the latest fashions for 1957, watched by a front row of elegant fashion buyers and journalists

Building Castles by William Barribal
A lush, colourful painting by William Barribal showing a red-haired girl reclining amongst cushions as she holds a parasol in one hand and a cigarette holder in the other

Spring train, X-ray
Spring train. X-ray showing the mechanism inside a toy train

Spring train, X-ray
Spring train. X-ray showing the mechanism inside a toy train

Lady Amanda Knatchbull, granddaughter of Earl Mountbatten, modelling a blue fox coat worth £ 2000 which has been donated by Sovereign Furs Ltd as the star raffle prize for the Silent Movie

Stocking Fashion Show, leg models wearing stockings designed by Italian fashion designer Madame Elsa Schiaparelli, pictured 11th September 1957

Liz Fraser, English actress, pictured at home of Donald Zec Daily Mirror Journalist, London, Friday 15th March 1963. Donald Zec Feature Interview

Denise Perry, Glamour Model, August 1978

Lauren Higgins daughter of snooker player Alex Higgins

Modelling underwear - girdle with suspenders and conical bra. The live modelling of underwear was very unusual at this stage, so this shoot (and other contenporary shoots) were quite ground-breaking

Window
Kieron Long

Window
Kieron Long

Window
Kieron Long

Window
Kieron Long

Felicity Norton Model School, Saffron Walden, 13th January 1986

Cathy Downes, Model, Friday 29th August 1975

Nightwear Fashion Feature, Kathy McKinnon, Model wearing Stretch Polyester and cotton set, Thursday 31st July 1975

Regina Kolesnikova, a budding Russian film star, with Ivan, the male model, show what the well-dressed Soviet bride and bride-groom should wear. 26th October 1960

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"Unveiling the Art of Modelling: From Studio to Sea Floor" Step into the world of modelling, where creativity and beauty collide. In Fortunino Matania's masterpiece, "My Studio, " we witness the meticulous process behind capturing a moment in time. Just as Mariana Trench sea floor topography reveals hidden depths, models delve into their own depths to bring life to fashion. But modelling isn't limited to clothing; it extends beyond what meets the eye. Dark matter distribution mirrors the enigmatic allure that models possess - an invisible force captivating our attention. Lloyd Cracknell, a visionary costume designer from Cambridge, England, pushes boundaries with his innovative creations since October 9th, 1984. Members of Pans People Dance Troupe gracefully model lingerie for Mirror's Studio Pix - showcasing elegance and confidence in every step. As autumn arrives, evening dresses become works of art on runways worldwide. Fashion transcends time; even Clothing Fashion 1958's "Ascot Models" collection remains timeless. In H. M Bateman's comic strip "The Man Who Broke The Tube, " we find humor intertwined with modelling as unexpected situations arise. Eugen Sandow strikes a classical Greco-Roman pose in a black-and-white photograph from c. 1894 - reminding us that modelling has roots deep within history. Denise Perry embodies glamour as she graces magazine covers on June 11th, 1976 - proving that beauty knows no bounds when it comes to age or era. Jean Shrimpton takes us back to London Life's fashion pages in 1965 with her iconic style choices and influential presence. An art form that goes beyond mere appearances; it captures emotions and tells stories through fabric and movement. Whether strutting down catwalks or posing for photographs, models breathe life into designs while leaving an indelible mark on society’s perception of beauty.