Couture Collection (#2)

English dandy with his hairdresser and tailor. Dick Wildfire preparing for a Dash in the Francoise
FLO4686842 English dandy with his hairdresser and tailor. Dick Wildfire preparing for a Dash in the Francoise. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from David Carey's Life in

Scene from Etienne Jouy's 1808 play La Merchant des Modes, a parody of La Vestale
FLO4678008 Scene from Etienne Jouy's 1808 play La Merchant des Modes, a parody of La Vestale (his own opera from 1807 with music by Spontini)

English gentleman being measured for a jacket by a tailor in a fashionable drawing room decorated with sporting
FLO4661904 English gentleman being measured for a jacket by a tailor in a fashionable drawing room decorated with sporting paintings. Jerry in Training for a Swell

Play-time - game time, three children play, the youngest rides her brother's back
DUV4218713 Play-time - game time, three children play, the youngest rides her brother's back, the youngest rides her brother's back, attached to reindeer held by her sister, in a living room

Couturiere - Dressmaker, Paris, early 19th century, in bonnet, lace collar, dress and apron
FLO4658593 Couturiere - Dressmaker, Paris, early 19th century, in bonnet, lace collar, dress and apron, carrying a bag of fabric - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration

Needlework by Candlelight (oil on canvas)
FNP270587 Needlework by Candlelight (oil on canvas) by Shaw, Arthur Winter (1869-1948); 53.3x43 cm; Private Collection

Neva. Les meilleures pour familles et ateliers, c. 1890. Creator: Tamagno, Nicolas (1862-1933)
Neva. Les meilleures pour familles et ateliers, c. 1890. Private Collection

Chadwick's Cotton Sewing Thread, 1890. Creator: Anonymous
Chadwick's Cotton Sewing Thread, 1890. Private Collection

Helvetia, machines à coudre, 1890. Creator: Anonymous
Helvetia, machines a coudre, 1890. Private Collection

Pfaff, c. 1900. Creator: Reijs, F. (active ca 1900)
Pfaff, c. 1900. Private Collection

Athos, 1895. Creator: Tabouret, Émile (1850-1927)
Athos, 1895. Private Collection

La White, machine à coudre américaine, c. 1912. Creator: Anonymous
La White, machine a coudre americaine, c. 1912. Private Collection

La légère rapide New Home, c. 1889. Creator: Anonymous
La legere rapide New Home, c. 1889. Private Collection

Machines à coudre françaises Hurtu, 1889. Creator: Anonymous
Machines a coudre francaises Hurtu, 1889. Private Collection

Machine à coudre Elias Howe, 1906. Creator: Wallace, Richard William (1872-1927)
Machine a coudre Elias Howe, 1906. Private Collection

Singer Machines, 1891. Creator: Anonymous
Singer Machines, 1891. Private Collection

Dewhurst Sewing Thread, 1890. Creator: Anonymous
Dewhurst Sewing Thread, 1890. Private Collection

Dior fashion show at the Savoy, 1950
Fashion show by Christian Dior held at the Savoy Hotel, London on 25 April 1950 to raise funds for the Museum of Costume, all arranged by Mrs Langley Moore

Paris-Fashion-Haute Couture-Model-Face-Portrait
A model walks down the catwalk showing a painted face in the Spring-Summer 2003 Haute Couture collection. AFP PHOTO Pierre VERDY (Photo by PIERRE VERDY / AFP)

HRH Princess Margaret in a black Dior Dress. Date: circa 1952

Beaux-Arts des Modes, Album de Bal
French fashions, Beaux-Arts des Modes, Album de Bal Date: 1921-1922

Advert for a new tea gown from Harvey Nichols, London, 1925 Date: 1925

Advert for shawls from Selfridge s, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Mme. Lucien Lelong wearing a Lelong design
Madame Lucien Lelong, formerly Princess Nathalie Paley, and wife of the dress designer, pictured modelling one of her husbands designs

Charles Frederick Worth, fashion designer
Caricature, Charles Frederick Worth, fashion designer. 1893

Summer Fashions of 1928 - Two charming Ascot Gowns designed by Norman Hartnell. On left, a chiffon dress combining new sorts of printed patterns with box pleated skirt and broad black leather belt

Hatters James Lock & Co, founded in 1676, St Jamess street, London, UK
Hatters James Lock & Co, founded in 1676, St Jamesas street, London, UK

Shelter Pets project - Mia
Mia, and her seven sidlings, were abandoned on a county road in El Dorado, Arkansas. Their mom was no where to be found, and they were not old enough to survive without her

Three sketches of Parisian fashion models from Premet, December 1923 Date: 1923

A sketch of a Lucile model dancing gown by G. Peres
A sketch of a Lucile model gown by G. Peres, December 1923 Date: 1923

Three sketches of Parisian fashion models, December 1923
Three sketches of Parisian fashion models (most likely Premet), December 1923 Date: 1923

A design sketch for a dancing gown, December 1923 Date: 1923

The fair Danseuse showing three London fashion outfits
Advance designs for the fair Danseuse showing three London fashion outfits, December 1923: two gowns from Reville and a Mason Lewis hat worn by Heather Thatcher Date: 1923

Pendulum of Fashion showing three London fashion outfits
The Pendulum of Fashion showing three London fashion outfits, December 1923; two gowns by Phelps-Paquin (Elspeth Phelps and Paquin) and a Maison Lewis hat worn by Heather Thatcher Date: 1923

London Fashion notes from October 1922 illustrating four gown models Date: 1922

Thomas Couture, French artist
Thomas Couture (1815-1879), French artist Date: circa 1850s

The Madeleine
An atmospheric painting of L'eglise de la Madeleine, a Catholic church in Paris, designed over time by an array of architects including Pierre-Alexandre Vignon, Pierre Contant d'Ivry

Woollands hat advert
Woollands hats advertised here. Described for the gentlewomen? and fitting for a spring show in Paris. Woolland bros was based in London Knightsbridge. Date: 1925

Parisian-inspired female fashion: a horseshoe-collared silk coat from Balmain and an evening dress from Desses. Date: 1954

Victor Stiebel, British fashion designer
Victor Frank Stiebel (1907-1976), South African-born British fashion designer. Date: circa 1950s

Mary Cornwallis, c. 1580-85 (oil on panel)
5043065 Mary Cornwallis, c.1580-85 (oil on panel) by Gower, George (1540-96); 117.2x94 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Three quarter length portrait of Mary Cornwallis)

The Lacemaker, c. 1658-1660 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4671166 The Lacemaker, c.1658-1660 (oil on canvas) by Vermeer, Jan (Johannes) (1632-75); 24x21 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Lacemaker - Painting by Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675)

Interior of a kitchen, early 20th century (postcard)
7309241 Interior of a kitchen, early 20th century (postcard) by Drolling, Martin (1752-1817); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Drolling -- Kitchen Interior Louvre Museum French School)

Summer, from Gazette du Bon Ton, 1925
STC171647 Summer, from Gazette du Bon Ton, 1925 by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Pompadour - Robe de Petit-Diner by Marie-Louise Barclay, 1919-21 (pochoir print)
781124 Pompadour - Robe de Petit-Diner by Marie-Louise Barclay, 1919-21 (pochoir print) by Brunelleschi, Umberto (1879-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from La Guirlande)

Istar-Sahar Oriental style dress from Molyneux, 1919-21 (pochoir print)
781122 Istar-Sahar Oriental style dress from Molyneux, 1919-21 (pochoir print) by Brunelleschi, Umberto (1879-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

Evening gown by Marie-Louise Barclay, 1919-21 (pochoir print)
781136 Evening gown by Marie-Louise Barclay, 1919-21 (pochoir print) by Brunelleschi, Umberto (1879-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robe du soir de chez Marie-Louise Barclay)

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"Couture: A Timeless Celebration of Elegance and Style" Step into the world of couture, where fashion becomes art and every garment tells a story. From Maria Callas stunning in Dior to the exquisite art deco fashion sketches from London in 1921, it has always been synonymous with sophistication. In an era when travel was a luxurious affair, Louis Vuitton's advert for travelling accessories and trunks captures the essence as a symbol of refinement and wanderlust. Meanwhile, Thomas Couture's oil painting "COUTURE: A ROMAN FEAST" transports us back to 1843, showcasing how this form of craftsmanship has stood the test of time. But it's not just humans who indulge in couture; even our furry friends can partake in fashionable elegance. The whimsical Fashion Dog reminds us that style knows no boundaries. The 1920s were known for their glamorous flapper fashion, exemplified by Elspeth Phelps' advertisements capturing the spirit of this iconic decade. And let's not forget about weddings – an art deco bridesmaid dress sketch from London in 1921 showcases how even on someone else's special day, couture shines through. Christabel Russell Ltd takes us further into the past with their advert from 1928, reminding us that couturiers have long been masters at creating timeless pieces that transcend trends. With each stroke on paper or brushstroke on canvas, these artists bring forth visions that inspire designers today. Three more art deco fashion sketches from London in 1921 demonstrate how this movement influenced haute couture during its heyday. Finally, we delve into Album de Bal by Atelier Bachwitz – a true treasure trove for any lover of high fashion. This intricate fashion plate invites us to immerse ourselves in an enchanting world where dreams come alive through fabric and design. Couture is more than just clothing.