Cloche Collection (#14)

Summer Frocks 1929
Summer frocks: sleeveless & white with a central back pleat; princess line with long sleeves & pleated hem; box pleated skirt & collarless jacket with scallop edge

Florist 1930S
A florist arranges vases of freshly cut flowers in her shop

Pet with Tender Feet
My little pet has such tender paws !

A Ship Shop
The Ship souvenir shop: Toys, gifts and radios etc. are sold. Two little girls admire a cuddly dog. A couple leaf through postcards. A cricketer and his pal are at the door

1920S Tennis Girl
Tennis girl

Ives Colour TV Project
H E Ives, of New York, invents a television system using natural colour

Engine Trouble
Two fashionable young ladies in cloche hats, one of them with the car bonnet open, trying to work out how to mend the engine!

Pram in Rotten Row
A fashionable young mother, (or nanny) pushing her baby in a splendid pram, stops to pass the time of day with some horse riders on Rotten Row, Hyde Park, central London

Two Ladies Outdoors
Two ladies wear warm for a walk in the leafless autumn woods - one a crepe georgette ensemble with stitching by Philippe et Gaston, the other a crepe dress by Jenny

Two Ladies in Hats
Two women wear creations by Agnes of Paris

Amazone by Poiret
Amazone ub lainage by Paul Poiret

She Takes Gloves
She takes her gloves from their drawer. Frenchwomen are said to put on their gloves before leaving the house unlike Englishwomen who wait till they are in the street

Admiring a Small Dog
She asks her friends to admire her cute little dog : they do so without enthusiasm - what might it do to their costumes by Doeuillet and Premet ?

Admiring the Ruins
Admiring the ruins in a dress by Martial et Armand

Fisherman and Clients
A picturesque fisherman entices two ladies to purchase his catch of fish

Fashion at Regatta
Regattas provide the perfect setting for displaying summer fashions

Eating Al Fresco
- Its a nice day, lets eat out of doors and show off our creations by Doucet, Madeleine et Madeleine, and Paul Poiret

Tissus Dress by Agb
My, just look what you can make with tissus coton from AGB (the magazines own brand)

Woman in Outdoor Dress
The evenings can be cold in Rabat, so she wears this cosy outfit by Jeanne Lanvin

Saluting Ladies
An artilleryman salutes two ladies who admire his gun and balls : one wears a creation by Bernard, her companion one by Martial et Armand. Soldier saluting

HATS FOR 1924
What to wear on ones head this year ? Louise Marsy has some answers, one of which hides the face almost completely, concealing spots, black eyes and the like

Yesterday and Today
Yesterday and today Two modern women in the latest car pass a chauffeur driven woman in an older model

Ma & Daughter Walking
Mother and daughter out walking with a parasol on a quite windy day

MENs & WOMENs GLOVES
A lady tries on some gloves. An advertisement showing womens gloves with a decorative stitched cuff & a pair of mens gloves

In Antique Shop
To buy or not to buy - a customer considers an antique lamp

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Step back in time to the glamorous era of the 1920s with the iconic cloche hat. This stylish headpiece, popularized during The Tennis Championships at Wimbledon and seen on the Tatler front cover featuring Tallulah Bankhead in 1925, epitomizes the fashion of that decade. As ladies adorned their heads with these chic hats, they also sported Rolex wrist watches as a symbol of sophistication and elegance. Flappers embraced this trend by pairing their bonnets with a fox terrier companion or donning a coat for added flair in 1927. Even royalty couldn't resist the allure of the cloche hat; King George VI and his wife Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) were often spotted wearing them. The versatility of this accessory was highlighted in S. Van Abbe's book "Any Girl, Any Station, Anywhere, " showcasing how it could be worn by women from all walks of life. In urban areas like Norris Green Estate in Liverpool, where Dunlop Tyres advertised their products in 1933, women would complete their fashionable ensembles with stockings that accentuated their legs' beauty. A photograph from the 1920s captures a lady surrounded by blossoms while elegantly sporting her beloved cloche hat. One notable wearer was American movie actress Sally Starr who graced screens and magazines alike wearing her signature cloche hat in 1929. Her style became an inspiration for many aspiring fashionistas across America. The cloche hat remains an enduring symbol of vintage fashion and timeless elegance. Whether you're attending a tennis match or simply strolling through town, channeling the spirit of those roaring twenties is just one fabulous accessory away - embrace your inner flapper with a stunning cloche.