Crepe Collection (#8)

Two sleeveless evening dresses by Doeuillet
Two fashionable sleeveless evening dresses by Doeuillet. On the left, a v-necked green dress with gold speckles. On the right, a black crepe dress with embroidered scoop neck

Young lady in plain brown dress by Jean Patou
Young lady wearing a plain brown v-necked crepe dress with flared sleeves, by Jean Patou. 1924

Young lady in green afternoon dress by Molyneux
Young lady wearing a green crepe afternoon tubular dress with velvet belt, embroidered silver sequins and a centred stem flower motif, by Molyneux. 1924

Evening dresses by Drecoll, and Philippe and Gaston

Young lady in patterned dress by Philippe and Gaston
Young lady wearing a white crepe embroidered long sleeved Scottish style patterned dress, by Philippe and Gaston. 1924

Young lady in tubular dress by Molyneux
Young lady wearing a silk crepe tubular shaped dress with low waistline, holding a straw bonnet with ribbon, by Molyneux. 1924

Two women in outfits by Premet
Two fashionable women in outfits by Premet. On the left, a rosewood crepe tubular two-piece dress with high shirt style collar and ribbon, and a bow to the side of waist

Evening dresses by Philippe et Gaston and Drecoll
Two fashionable ladies wearing boat neckline evening dresses. On the left, a white crepe dress encrusted with pearls with a kite shaped design and ruffle to the side, by Philippe et Gaston

Two ladies in evening dresses by Drecoll

Two women in outfits by Bernard and Premet
Two fashionable women one wearing a navy dress coat with multicolored lining and matching brimmed cloche hat and handbag, by Bernard

Young lady in dinner dress by Paul Poiret
Young lady wearing dinner dress with narrow beaded straps, trimmed in gold metal and black crepe satin green, by Paul Poiret. 1924

Christmas Market on Parliament Street, York, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Summer fashion -- coats, wraps and dresses
A selection of elegant summer evening fashion, showing coats, wraps and dresses suitable for wearing for a visit to the casino. They come from Woolland s, and Debenham and Freebody

White evening gown by Gordon Conway
A fashion illustration by Gordon Conway showing a white crepe de Chine and velvet evening gown

Paris Race Dresses, 1926
Three stylish dresses, designed for wearing at the races, 1926. On left: A suit of rose alpaca, embellished with a white motif, worn with a white blouse and a neat black tie

A Gown for the Races, 1920
A black taffeta gown with a sash and lining of snow white crepe de chine. The head dress was made from taffeta trimmed with osprey and paradise

Fashions for September 1923
Illustration showing a stylish pleated dress, made from almond green crepe de Chine, embroidered with a dull gold

Ladies day suit, 1926
A suit featuring a long jacket made of Gabardine and Crepe de Chine. The outfit was accessorised with matching corsage and handkerchief and a sliver fox stole

Tatler fashions for February 1930, by Gordon Conway
A fashion design by Gordon Conway, taken from a series of monthly supplements drawn by the artist. This illustration shows an outfit of brown and yellow crepe marocain

Stiebel / Crepe Day Dress
Fashion design by Victor Stiebel (1907-76) for a blue marida crepe dress. Fullness is drawn round back in slight bustle. Dress set off by white guipure lace collar

Cami-Nickers 1926
Advertisement for crepe de chine cami knickers; model also wears a shingled lace bonnet with long streamers

Lelong Fashions 1932
Fashions by Lelong: a dark red morning dress; coat and dress of brown and beige crepe and an informal dinner frock of sea blue lace which wouldn t look out of place in the ballroom

Crinoline Gown 1939
Crinoline evening gown in black taffeta with a printed crepe bodice by Marcel Rochas. Ruched panels are used to ornament both bodice & skirt. Worn with a matching cape

Brevitt Bounder Shoes
A flat soled shoe called the Brevitt Bounder with buckle and strap detail

Underwear C. 1923
A silk crepe nightgown with wing sleeves & pin tucks & chemise & knickers to match; pleated cami-knickers; princess petticoat & knickers composed of fine pleats

Ready for a Drive
Preparing for an outing in their motor-car, one lady wears a printed velvet ensemble by Worth, her companion a satin crepe and woollen afternoon ensemble

Lady with Sunshade
She perches on a balustrade, taking care not to soil her crepe chemisier by Premet

Beaded Dress 1942
American film star Joan Bennett models a dress she wears in her latest picture, " Girl Trouble". She looks sultry if a little troubled as she reclines on some stairs

Black Ensemble 1929
Ensemble by Ts Talbot: black crepe satin dress with deep fold-over collar, bow fastenings down the front, cap sleeves & tiered flounces descending from the hips

Pyjamas for informal negligee, by Gordon Conway
Fashion plate by Gordon Conway; part of a series, showing a pyjama suit, comprising of a loose coat of crepe satin, and a jumper and trousers also in crepe satin

Scarves from 1933
A selection of scarves including bias scarves in crepe de chine & wool mousselaine, also coatees: one in red velvet the other in tinsel with frilled collars

Balenciaga Dinner Gown
A dinner gown in pale pink crepe trimmed with rows of black lace by Balenciaga of Paris. The jacket buttons & has a shaped basque & tie belt

Summer Dresses 1926
Two afternoon dresses for summer, by Bernard in crepe on the left, by Brandt in muslin on the right

Patou Costume 1926
Afternoon dress in crepe de chine by Jean Patou

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 in Evening Dresses
In a hotel lobby two ladies display their shoulder-blades, one in a satin crepe dress by Douillet-Doucet, the other in a chiffon creation by Drecoll- Beer

Afternoon at Biarritz
Even if one is not actually playing, one must look ones smartest at the Chiberta Golf Club, Biarritz; printed crepe afternoon dresses by Premet or Douillet-Doucet will do fine

Trouser Suit by Worth
My friends looked askance, The first time they saw me in pants. I just hope this crepe de chine ensemble by Worth Doesn t excite their mirth

Three Women in Casual
Three women in crepe satin lingerie by Premet (lace by Racine) chat casually of this and that

Lady in Winter Dress
Some of these restaurants can be draughty, but this Molyneux robe in crepe de Maroc, with its velvet collar should keep Madame warm, don t you think ?

Green Dress by Doucet
Robe en crepe georgine by Doucet

Outdoor Outfit 1926
Creation by Philippe et Gaston in crepe satin

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"Captivating Crepe: A Timeless Fabric Design" Step back in time to the Art Gout Beaute era of 1924, where crepe fabric designs took center stage. From handbag adverts for Army and Navy to stunning ensembles dressed by Chantal, this versatile material left a lasting impression. In 1911, suffragettes proudly paraded during the Coronation Procession, donning crepe outfits as a symbol of their fight for equality. The elegance continued with daytime attire crafted by fashion icons Drecoll, Poiret, and Jenny - three names synonymous with sophistication. As the sun dipped below the horizon, afternoon dresses by Poiret and Drecoll showcased the ethereal beauty of crepe. Its flowing texture gracefully draped over women's silhouettes like delicate petals on a crape myrtle tree (Lagerstromia indica). Printed Fortnum & Mason dresses designed exclusively for Riviera casinos added an element of glamour to any soirée. Meanwhile, Gorringes' advert from 1928 highlighted how crepe effortlessly elevated women's clothing choices. Even during challenging times like World War II, crepe remained resilient. A cruising suit circa 1940 demonstrated its durability while maintaining style and grace amidst uncertainty. No outfit was complete without stockings that exuded luxury; Bear Brand's advert from 1933 emphasized how perfectly crepe complemented these accessories. Whether it be fabric design or its presence in advertisements throughout history, one thing is certain - crepe has stood the test of time as a symbol of timeless elegance and refined taste.