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Tatler cover - 60 years of social change - 1959
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Tatler cover - 60 years of social change - 1959
Front cover of The Tatler for 30 December 1959 with two opera-bound couples gazing across a span of sixty years. The contemporary girls wears a Susan Small dress in pale coffee-coloured pure lace, sashed with chiffon. The white mink jacket is from Bradleys. Date: 1959
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Reflecting Sixty Years of Social Change: A Stroll Down Memory Lane with Tatler's Iconic Covers Step into the magical world of Tatler's past as we journey through six decades of fashion, society, and transformation, starting with this enchanting cover from December 30, 1959. The image beautifully encapsulates the essence of change, as two elegantly dressed couples gaze across the span of sixty years, separated by an unbridgeable chasm of time. On the left, we find ourselves in the 1890s, where an old-fashioned couple dons Victorian attire, their formal elegance a testament to a bygone era. The woman wears an intricately designed gown, complete with a corseted silhouette and a voluminous skirt, while her partner dons a tailcoat and top hat. Their faces, etched with the wrinkles of age and wisdom, speak of a life lived fully and richly. On the right, we are transported to the 1950s, where modernity reigns supreme. The contemporary girls exude an air of sophistication and confidence, their outfits a stark contrast to their vintage counterparts. The leading lady wears a stunning Susan Small dress in pale coffee-coloured pure lace, sashed with chiffon, while her companion dons a white mink jacket from Bradleys. Their youthful faces, unlined and radiant, reflect the optimism and excitement of the era. As we marvel at this image, we are reminded of the remarkable progress society has made in just sixty short years. From the rigid confines of Victorian society to the liberated and modern world of the 1950s, this cover serves as a poignant reminder of the transformative power of time and the enduring allure of fashion.
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