Spats Collection

Mens fashions from the 1920s.. Mens fashions from the 1920s, including overcoats, vests, waistcoats, trousers and spats and details of cuffs

Publicity Still Of Annie Oakley
Publicity still of American sharpshooter Annie Oakley (1860 - 1926) as she loads a shotgun near a table display of adorned with various marksmanship medals, late 1800s

James Gordon Bennett Jr
JAMES GORDON BENNETT (JUNIOR) American editor : established New York Evening Telegram, sent Stanley to find Livingstone and financed various other expeditions

Men in evening wear from the 1920s.. Men in evening wear from the 1920s, in tuxedo, spats, bow-tie, top hat and canes. Chromolithograph from a catalog of male winter fashions from Bruner Woolens, 1920

Men in Ulster coats from the 1920s.. Men in double-breasted Ulster coats, with hats, gloves, canes and spats, in a snow scene

Chesterfield Coat 1913
A gentleman in formal day dress wears the New Chester or Chesterfield overcoat with velvet collar & fly-front. A silver topped cane is tucked under his arm

American society wedding in London. The wedding took place at St Margarets Church, Westminster between Mr Henry L Eno, of Princetown, New Jersey and Flora May Talbot Napier. 25 August 1923

New Zealand Mounted Rifles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
New Zealand Mounted Rifles, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Dryden Menswear 199
A gentleman in a white trench coat, bowler hat & gaiters - prepared for any weather! Date: 1927-8

Costume / Out & away 1919
Man: brown tweed suit, bowtie, trilby & spats. Women: riding habit of grey jacket with sloping front borders, bowler hat, cravat & crop or cap & goggles & fur lined greatcoat Date: 1919

Male Type / Traveller 1922
Happy chap in a cosy double- breasted overcoat lined in opossum & with a fur roll collar, also a flat cap, narrow trousers with turn-ups, spats & gloves

Grey Top Frock 1909
Sir Maurice Fitzgerald, 20th Knight of Kerry, 2nd Baronet of Valencia, (1844-1916) wears a grey top frock coat over narrow black trousers, a top hat

Arthur James Balfour
ARTHUR JAMES BALFOUR 1st Earl of Balfour British politician; conservative MP

Fashionable men in three-piece suits with wide lapels exchanging business cards. Color printed fashion plate by W. A
FLO4709749 Fashionable men in three-piece suits with wide lapels exchanging business cards. Color printed fashion plate by W. A

Duke of Fife's game larder, 1881 (engraving)
538471 Duke of Fife's game larder, 1881 (engraving); (add.info.: The Prince and Princess of Wales (Edward VII and Queen Alexandra from 1901)

Man in town overcoat with concealed buttons carrying an umbrella, and man in double-breasted coat wearing spats
FLO4709840 Man in town overcoat with concealed buttons carrying an umbrella, and man in double-breasted coat wearing spats and carrying a cane. Color printed fashion plate by W. A

Sousa, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Sousa, 1918. Shows composer and conductor John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) conducting a band in a street, probably in New York City.

A Man and a Woman in a Park, n.d. Creator: Ludek Marold
A Man and a Woman in a Park, n.d

Two Gentlemen Seated Under Lamp Post with Japanese Umbrella, 1850/1911. Creator: S.F. Paynter
Two Gentlemen Seated Under Lamp Post with Japanese Umbrella, 1850/1911

Lt. Col. Percy A. Guthrie, 236 Battalion, Canada, The Maclean Kilties of America, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Lt
Lt. Col. Percy A. Guthrie, 236th Battalion, Canada, The Maclean Kilties of America, 1917. Lieutenant-Colonel Percy Albert Guthrie, Canadian barrister and soldier

Countess De Lagreze [sic], 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Countess De Lagreze [sic], 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Countess De La Greze, 1918. From 1920: Countess Jean de la Greze, daughter of Charles Steele, member of the firm of J.P. Morgan & Co...is reported to have won a divorce from her husband in the French

Countess De Lagreze [sic], 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Countess De Lagreze [sic], 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Countess De La Greze, 1918. From 1920: Countess Jean de la Greze, daughter of Charles Steele, member of the firm of J.P. Morgan & Co...is reported to have won a divorce from her husband in the French

Dr. Lauro Muller, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil - Envoy from Brazil To Return Visit...1916
Dr. Lauro Muller, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil - Envoy from Brazil To Return Visit of Secretary Root, 1916

Dr. Paulo De Moraes [sic] Barros, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Dr
Dr. Paulo De Moraes [sic] Barros of Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1917. Brazilian politician Paulo de Morais Barros outside congress hall

Dr. Paulo De Moraes [sic] Barros, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Dr
Dr. Paulo De Moraes [sic] Barros of Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1917. Brazilian politician Paulo de Morais Barros outside congress hall

Venetian costumes and masks: peddler of caramelized fruits Venice. Date of Photograph:1860 ca

Full-length portrait of a young man in hunting clothes Trieste. Date of Photograph:1885 ca

A group portrait of cyclists Trieste. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Portrait of a man in costume for the "Ballo Romanticismo" Trieste. Date of Photograph:1926 ca

Portrait of a large group of people who have gathered for a baptism. The infant is shown in the first row, in the arms of a lady. The group includes a few musicians with guitars

Full-figure portrait of a soldier in uniform. Date of Photograph:1909-1911

Studio portrait of a little boy dressed in sailor suit with a hoop in his hand. Date of Photograph:26/06/1908

Portrait of man in costume. The figure is holding a book in one hand and a pistol in the other. Date of Photograph:1879-1881

Portrait of a group of excursionists on a trip in Vallombrosa Reggello. Date of Photograph:10/1882

Thomas Lewis, Huntsman of Cefn Mable, aged 84, 1841 (oil on canvas)
NGW388564 Thomas Lewis, Huntsman of Cefn Mable, aged 84, 1841 (oil on canvas) by Parkman, Henry Spurrier (1814-64); 57.3x45.9 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Sikh Regimental Piper, 1900 (b/w photo)
495443 Sikh Regimental Piper, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A military piper from the British Indian Army while serving in China during)

Indubitably, my dear Watson. Sherlock Holmes explains everything as they leave New Scotland Yard
" Indubitably, my dear Watson". Sherlock Holmes explains everything as they leave New Scotland Yard. To Dr Watson the case was a crossword puzzle he could never hope to solve. October 1953

Girl: red jacket with rounded borders, short tartan skirt, spats & staw hat. Woman: grey checked long kilt style skirt with vertical front pockets, short jacket & a tiny hat & veil Date: 1915

While a young gentleman conducts his social affairs by telephone, his man fastens his spats over his boots, preparatory to going out Date: 1904

Major from London Types published by William Heinemann, 1898 (colour litho)
CSM73856 Major from London Types published by William Heinemann, 1898 (colour litho) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London; © Central St

Night, 1925 (pochoir print)
STC226849 Night, 1925 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Through the Woods (oil on canvas)
XPG443300 Through the Woods (oil on canvas) by Peacock, Ralph (1868-1946); Private Collection

Spats, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Melita Hofmann
Spats, 1935/1942

The Raised Flag of the Zouave Regiment, Camp de Chalons, 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

Anti-Splash Gaiter
March 1926: A woman models an anti-splash gaiter which is designed to keep stockings clean in muddy weather. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

A Victorian Christmas card of shoes and boots arranged in a row, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605892 A Victorian Christmas card of shoes and boots arranged in a row, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Quel homme chic, mens fashion, 1921 (colour litho)
STC386331 Quel homme chic, mens fashion, 1921 (colour litho) by Marc-Luc (fl.1920s); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modeles de M. Olmer; ); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

You re pulling my leg! Date: early 20th century

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"Stepping into Style: The Rise and Fall in Men's Fashion from the 1920s" In the roaring twenties, men's fashion took a bold turn with the introduction of spats. These stylish accessories became synonymous with sophistication and elegance, adorning the feet of dapper gentlemen across America. Inspired by iconic figures like Annie Oakley and James Gordon Bennett Jr. , who effortlessly rocked this trend, spats quickly gained popularity. Captured in a publicity still, Annie Oakley exuded confidence as she sported her tailored ensemble complete with spats. Her fearless spirit resonated with men seeking to make a statement through their attire. Meanwhile, James Gordon Bennett Jr. , an influential figure in American society, showcased his impeccable taste by pairing spats with evening wear – a combination that oozed refinement. Not limited to formal occasions alone, men embraced spats even during outdoor events such as polo matches or weddings held at St Margarets Church in London. Whether donning Ulster coats for added warmth or mounted on horses as part of New Zealand Mounted Rifles' uniform, these gentlemen proved that style knew no boundaries. As time went on, however, the popularity waned. Modernity brought new trends and tastes that pushed them aside for more casual footwear options. Yet their legacy remains etched in history books and vintage photographs – reminders of an era when men proudly strutted around town wearing Dryden Menswear 199 suits paired flawlessly with grey top frocks or traveler ensembles. Although we may not see many individuals sporting spats today, they serve as a reminder of how fashion evolves over time while leaving its mark on culture and society. So let us raise our glasses to those daring enough to embrace this timeless accessory – for they truly understood that true style knows no bounds.