Nylon Collection

Kayser Bondor Nylons advertisement
Elegant advert for Kayser Nylon stockings showing a woman raising a sumptuous cloak to reveal her shapely legs and the tops of her stockings

Kayser Bondor advertisement
Advert for Kayser Bondor nylon stockings featuring the fabulous legs of a lady, revealed under a fluttering skirt

Fashions for a Coronation Summer, 1953
A crease-resisting nylon tulle evening dress from Marshall and Snelgrove, one of a quartette of outfits showcased by the Tatler as being perfect for the Coronation summer of 1953

Woven fabric, SEM
Woven fabric fibres. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of synthetic fibres woven to form clothes. Nylon and polyester are common synthetic clothing materials

Victor Stiebel / Ballgown
A glamorous evening dress of nylon lace made by designer Victor Stiebel (1907-1976). See picture no.10197051

Nylon comb advert from DuPont, 1952 C019 / 1284
Nylon comb advert from DuPont. Advert for DuPont nylon combs and toothbrushes, from the August-September 1952 issue of the DuPont Magazine (volume 46, number 4, page 44)

Harrods ballgown of nylon net, 1958
Advertisement for a Harrods ballgown of nylon net and lace with a billowing skirt on a fitted swathed top. Perfect for a debutante, though inadvisable to stand near open fires while wearing it

Kamella children's clothes brand - Royal nylon snow suit
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - Royal nylon snow suit - shoot date: May 16, 1962. Date: 1962

Policewomen Hilda Whitcombe (left) and Betty O Brien trying on the new issue for Cardiff P Cs - fully fashioned nylons. Twenty dozen pairs have been ordered

Shapely Nightie
30th April 1949: A woman in a nylon nightie by Charmese. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4758 - Nylon For Lingerie - pub. 1949 (Photo by Kurt Hutton/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Fairy seated on a Christmas Rose with presents, Cupids, holly and ivy - Pex Nylon Stockings black packaging front

Christmas Fairy and Cupids carrying candles, mistletoe, holly and ivy - Pex Nylon Stockings packaging, blue front

Fairy walking on stars holding an umbella, Cupids at her feet - Pex Nylon Stockings Christmas green packaging front

Cupids carrying candles in the ivy - Pex Nylon Stockings Christmas blue packaging back

Christmas Cupid in a stocking hammock - Pex Nylon Stockings green packaging back

Cupids in a Christmas Tree - Pex Nylon Stockings black packaging back

A window display for PEX Pin Pin nylon stockings
An Owen Owen department store window display, for PEX Pin Pin nylon stockings Date: 1959

A floral advert for Ballito Nylon Stockings. Date: 1954

Costumes designed by James Bailey for an Old Vic production of "Twelfth Night". Olivia's dress is painted nylon gauze. Date: 1954

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Young Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella) on tussac grass (Poa flabellata) with nylon rope stuck around its neck, Godthul, South Georgia Island, Southern Atlantic Islands Date: 28/06/2006

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South Georgia Island, Godthul. Young Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella) on tussac grass (Poa flabellata) with nylon rope stuck around its neck. Date: 28/06/2006

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Young Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella) on tussac grass (Poa flabellata) with nylon rope stuck around its neck, Godthul, South Georgia Island, Southern Atlantic Islands Date: 28/06/2006

Advert for Wolsey stockings 1928
Pure silk stockings. Date: 1928

Patch for the Special Services Division, ca. 1942. Creator: Unknown
An insignia patch for the United States Army Trial Defense Service. The patch has a red border with a white interior. A blue star is at center of the patch

dressing in the morning
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visit Wales. Pictured, the Queen talking to Mr Reg Matthews of Newbridge in the bobbin room during her tour of British Nylon Spinners (BNS), Pontypool

(Left to right) Joyce Meir 18 and Loreine Owens 19 of Middlesbrough choses Nylon fully fashioned stocking as there bonus, while Doreen Jones 17 and Mrs. Doreen Harrington choose Nylon under clothes

The Pairing Department where the nylon stockings are paired and packed at the Klinger Manufacturing Company, Edmonton. January 1947 P018463

World War II: Clothing Fashions Woman modelling the latest utility fashion dress. December 1944 P010084

Rope used for fishing was found coiled on a large spool

Yellow dome tent in winter, John Muir Wilderness, Sierra Nevada Mountains, California, USA

The first experimental sale of nylon stockings, Wilmington, Delaware, USA, 25 October, 1939. Nylon was invented in 1935 by Wallace Carothers

Yellow dome tent in winter, John Muir Wilderness, Sierra Nevada Mountains, California USA

Wallace Hume Carothers, American industrial chemist, c1927-1937. Carothers (1896-1937), seen here in the laboratory, discovered nylon while working for the Dupont Company in 1927

BEDROOM 1930S / 1940S
A typical 1930s or 1940s bedroom, with twin beds covered in shiny quilted bedspreads, picture rail and blue tiled Art Deco style fireplace. Date: 1940s (re-enactment)

Bikini by Nelbarden
Model strikes a pose in a hunter green with pink trim Bri-nylon bikini by Nelbarden Date: 1966

Advert for Healthguard woollies nylon stockings 1950
A model poses in a pin up style pose wearing Healthguard woollies underwear and Vayle Scottish nylon stockings by John Skelton. Date: 1950

Sweets, food, cigarettes and even nylons can be bought from these automatic retailing units which are being demonstrated at the showrooms of Troldahls Ltd. Scotswood Road, Newcastle in 1963

Young woman in nylon nightie
A young woman in a nylon nightie sits at her bedroom dressing table and combs her hair. Date: late 1970s

Girl and boy in knitted cardigans. The price of the pattern is shown in both old and new currencies (one shilling equalling five pence). circa 1971

Goddess by Youthlines corselette, 1965
Advertisement for Goddess by Youthlines featuring a corselette of nylon lace and Lycra modelled by a girl arising from the sea on an oyster shell in the manner of Botticellis Venus. Date: 1965

Advert for Wolsey nylons
A pair of legs wearing and advertising Wolsey nylon stockings. They appear to be wearing a very groovy pair of wedge shoes as well. Date: 1947

Nylon stockings, post-World War II C018 / 0642
Nylon stockings. Woman in the street putting on nylon stockings in the USA after World War II. Nylon was a new material discovered by the DuPont Company in 1935

Woman in Nylon Nightie
A young woman in a nylon nightie sits at her bedroom dressing table and brushes her hair, checking how alluring she looks in a mirror, before going to bed

Princess Margaret
PRINCESS MARGARET Inspects nylon lace used in a ballgown designed by the fashion designer, Victor Stiebel, a favourite designer of the princess. Date: 1930-2002

Wallace Hume Carothers (1896-1937) in the laboratory. Discovered of nylon while working for Dupont Company, 1927. American industrial chemist. Courtesy Du Pont Company

Advertisement, Stockings by Carlton. 1936

Vintage Hair Net Packaging - Elbee Nylon Hair Net with elastic, medium brown. circa 1950s

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"Nylon: Revolutionizing Fashion and Comfort" In the world of fashion, it has been a game-changer since its inception. From the iconic Kayser Bondor Nylons advertisement to the revolutionary Kayser Bondor advertisement showcasing their latest designs, this synthetic wonder has left an indelible mark on the industry. One notable moment in history was during the Fashions for a Coronation Summer in 1953 when nylon took center stage. Its versatility as a woven fabric was showcased through stunning creations like Victor Stiebel's ballgown, leaving everyone in awe of its beauty. Even everyday items such as combs benefited from nylon's innovation, as seen in DuPont's 1952 C019 / 1284 advert. This durable material proved perfect for creating long-lasting accessories that could withstand daily use. Harrods also embraced nylon with their exquisite ballgown made of delicate netting in 1958. The ethereal quality of this gown captured hearts and exemplified how nylon could transform any garment into a work of art. Underwear design reached new heights in 1962 thanks to Barbara Hulanicki's drawings. Her incorporation brought comfort and style together seamlessly, revolutionizing lingerie forever. Nylon even found its way into popular culture, with David Wright immortalizing Betty Grable putting on a pair of stockings circa 1940. This image perfectly encapsulated the allure and glamour associated with wearing nylons at that time. During festive seasons like Christmas, nylon played an enchanting role too. Fairy figurines seated on Christmas roses or Cupids carrying candles and mistletoe were delicately crafted using this versatile material – adding whimsy to holiday decorations. From advertisements to high-fashion runways and everyday essentials, it is undeniable that nylon has shaped our lives profoundly. Its ability to combine durability with elegance continues to captivate designers and consumers alike – proving that sometimes looking a gift horse in the mouth can lead to extraordinary discoveries.