Couture Collection (#8)

Fashions by Lachasse Ltd. "Comet it"A suit in peacock facecloth showing
Fashions by Lachasse Ltd. " Comet it" A suit in peacock facecloth showing the new high waistline. The longer jacket is fastened with black braid frogging. July 1955

Advert for Worth Court Gowns, London and Paris, 1927 Date: 1927

A gown by Pam of 110 New Bond Street, 1927 Date: 1927

Front cover of Eve Magazine 9 March 1927 featuring a gown by Pam of 110 New Bond Street Date: 1927

The Dolly Sisters display smart Autumn frocks, c. 1915 Date: circa 1915

The Bridesmaid, 1908. Creator: Larsson, Carl (1853-1919)
The Bridesmaid, 1908. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

The panorama of the century: Dupre, Rousseau, Isabey, Millet, Couture, Daubigny, Diaz, Corot, Troyon, Fromentin, Barye, Decamp, 1889

Wedding - Lady Rachel Cavendish to James Gray Stuart
Wedding of Lady Rachel Cavendish, daughter of the 9th Duke of Devonshire (1902-1977) to Cpt. the Hon. James Gray Stuart, 1st Viscount Stuart of Findhorn (1897-1971) on 4th August 1923. Date: 1923

French Fashions - 1950s Date: 1950s

Soap Bubbles, ca. 1859. Creator: Thomas Couture
Soap Bubbles, ca. 1859

Variety of Fashionable headwear in the 1910s
Variety of Womens Fashionable headwear in the 1910s, from wide-brimmed hats with bows and feathers to smaller caps and bonnets - paving the way toward the familiar styles of the later 1920s

Hochschule für Zuschneidekunst (College for Cutting Art), 1911
Hochschule fü r Zuschneidekunst (College for Cutting Art), 1911. Private Collection

Stunning portrait - Chic French girl in Spiders Web Cap - see also: 10137800 Date: 1920s

Italian Fashion Artwork Date: circa 1950s

Glamorous Italian Woman in long coat and feather hat Date: 1915

The Seamstresses, 1894. Found in the Collection of Zornmuseet, Mora

L Enrolement des volontaires de 1792 (The Departure of the Volunteers of 1792), 1848-1852
L Enro lement des volontaires de 1792 (The Departure of the Volunteers of 1792), 1848-1852. Found in the Collection of Muse e de l Oise, Beauvais

Sewing school in Huizen, 1891. Found in the Collection of Singer Museum Laren

Workers leaving the Maison Paquin, in the Rue de La Paix, c. 1912. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Milliner, 1746. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Young Seamstresses, 1848-1849. Private Collection

Lady wearing a large hat with Ostrich Feathers
Beautiful Lady wearing an extraordinary large hat with Ostrich Feathers (dyed mauve). Date: circa 1910s

Coco Chanel and Grand Duchess Marie of Russia
An impression of royal Russian exile, Grand Duchess Marie being given a tour of Mademoiselle Chanels salon in Paris in the early 1920s

Christian Dior designs
Three sketches outlining the fashionable silhouettes created by French couturier Christian Dior, including the famous, extravagent New Look of 1947 with the sumptuous skirt

Guy Laroche (1921 - 1989), French fashion designer and founder of the eponymous fashion house. Son of a cattle farming family in La Rochelle

Victoria Stiebel / Gown
A couture design by Victor Stiebel (1907-1976), for a reception dress in off-white slipper satin. Flat hipline swathed and twisted with ends lined in butter yellow faille

Autumn Modes Indoor And Outdoor The Modified Empire Gown
Early 20th century fashion advertisement for Autumn Modes, Indoor and Outdoor, including The Modified Empire Gown. From The World and his Wife, published 1906

Autumn Modes Indoor And Outdoor Limp Coatee Coats
Early 20th century fashion advertisement for Autumn Modes, Indoor and Outdoor, including the Limp coatee. From The World and his Wife, published 1906

Country House Visiting Outfit A Simple Suit A Morning Suggestion
Early 20th century fashion advertisement for a country house visiting outfit. A simple suit, A morning suggestion, The lingerie blouse. From The World and his Wife, published 1906

Country House Visiting Outfit Poetic Teagown
Early 20th century fashion advertisement for a country house visiting outfit. Poetic teagown, Useful dressing gown, Dainty dressing jacket. From The World and his Wife, published 1906

August Fashions Smart House Gown For The Moors
Early 20th century fashion advertisement for August Fashions. Smart house gown, For the moors, New hats. From The World and his Wife, published 1906

Early 20th Century Smart Garden Party Frocks
Early 20th century fashion advertisement for smart garden party frocks. From The World and his Wife, published 1906

Holiday Wear Serge Coat Simple Shirt Ideal Wrap
Early 20th century fashion advertisement for holiday wear. Serge coat, Simple shirt, Ideal Wrap. From The World and his Wife, published 1906

Dress Dresses Dull Days Chic Coatee Tailor-made Jupe
Early 20th century fashion advertisement for dresses for dull days. A chic coatee, Tailor-made jupe, A knockabout costume. From The World and his Wife, published 1906

Dresses Dress Bright Days Vogue Of Stripes Simple Smartness
Early 20th century fashion advertisement for dresses for bright days. The vogue of stripes, Simple smartness, For table d'hote wear. From The World and his Wife, published 1906

Early 20th Century Frocks Frock Dresses Dress
Early 20th century fashion advertisement for the newest vivisting gowns. From The World and his Wife, published 1906

EDITORIAL Alcyone. Halcyon. Robe et Manteau du soir, de Worth. Evening dress and coat by Worth. Art-deco fashion illustration by French artist George Barbier, 1882-1932

EDITORIAL Mme Ida Rubinstein dans la Dame aux Camelias. Madame Ida Rubinstein in The Lady of the Camellias. Robe, de Worth. Dress, by Worth. Ida Rubinstein 1883-1960. Russian dancer, actress

EDITORIAL Sortileges. Spells. Robe du Soir, de Beer. Evening dress by Beer. Art-deco fashion illustration by French artist George Barbier, 1882-1932

Charles Frederick Worth, 1826-1895. English Fashion Designer. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

Staflex Iron-On Interlining for use in dressmaking. 1950s

Ladies Hats manufactured by Atelier Bachwitz - These fine examples are available through boutiques and specialist outlets in Brussels, Paris, Vienna and New York. Date: 1911

Advert for Worth Court Gowns, London and Paris, 1927 Date: 1927

A gown by Pam of 110 New Bond Street, 1927 Date: 1927

Diana Vreeland wearing a Maria Guy Hat
Diana Vreeland (19031989) wearing a Maria Guy Hat. Vreeland was a noted columnist and editor in the field of fashion, working for Harpers Bazaar and Vogue

Dresses by Lucien Lelong haute couture, depicting elegant people on a casino terrace at Monte Carlo. 1929

Balenciaga and Givenchy fashions, 1961
Illustration depicting ensembles designed by Balenciaga and Givenchy in 1961. From left, (1) wool coat with large black overcheck reversing to black

Madame Gres cape and dress, 1961
A great circular cape in rich marron glace in superfine Persian suede designed by Madame Gres. The cape tops a dress of the same colour

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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.