Blouson Collection

Advert for Dickins & Jones lace items 1912
Selection of danity lace items for Christmas gifts for women. 1912

Portrait of Madame Thiers, 1834 (pencil on paper)
1202070 Portrait of Madame Thiers, 1834 (pencil on paper) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 31.9x24 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

MENS WINDOW DISPLAY
Rather camp outfits for well-dressed men-about-town, including a blouson jacket, safari shirt, flared slacks and (of course), sunglasses pushed back on the head! Date: circa 1980

Woman wearing spotted blouse 1930s
A spotted blouse style jacket worn with a skirt. Date: 1930s

Advert for Mandel Brothers department store 1913
Announcement for the opening of the new spring collection at Chicagos Mandel Brothers department store. Advert showing some well dressed women and a men being welcomed by a Sikh boy. Date: 1913

Swedish Frocks 1927
Rather matronly low waisted dresses: two with pleated skirts, also a two-piece dress with blouson top, an open robe in a bright pattern & a blue dress with a tiered skirt. Date: 1927

Girl in the Job Centre
A young woman wearing a belted blouson jacket and smoking a cigarette, doesn t seem interested in looking at the jobs on offer in her local Job Centre

Sporty Frocks 1929
Cotton print frocks: sports frock with square neck, button bodice & gathered shoulder straps; moire print with panels & piping; abstract print with flared skirt panel

Lido Pyjamas 1930
Marcel Rochas designs for the Lido show casual wide legged trousers or beach pyjamas, a blouson jacket, a long gilet or waistcoat & broad floppy brimmed straw hats

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Step back in time and explore the timeless allure of the blouson top, a fashion staple that has graced women's wardrobes for centuries. From the elegant portrait of Madame Thiers in 1834, where a blouse peeks out from beneath her fur shawl, to the playful 1930s window display featuring a woman in a spotted blouse, this versatile garment has captured the imagination of fashion enthusiasts. Delve deeper into the annals of fashion history, and you'll find advertisements from decades past showcasing the blouson top in all its glory. The Mandel Brothers department store advert from 1913 showcases a simple, yet elegant blouse, while Dickins & Jones' 1912 advertisement boasts intricate lace details. Fast forward to the roaring twenties, and the blouson top transformed into a symbol of modernity and freedom. Swedish frocks and sporty frocks graced the runways, and the Lido Pyjamas of 1930 offered a relaxed, yet chic alternative to the traditional blouse and skirt combination. Even in the midst of economic hardships, the blouson top remained a staple. A girl in the job centre, dressed in a practical yet stylish blouse, embodies the spirit of resilience and determination. Today, the blouson top remains a wardrobe essential, effortlessly transitioning from the office to a night out. Embrace the timeless allure of this classic garment and make it your own.