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"Frills: A Journey through Time and Fashion" Step into the world of frills, where elegance meets extravagance

Background imageFrills Collection: Paris Fashions for August - Opera Dress, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Paris Fashions for August - Opera Dress, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for August - Opera Dress, 1850. Sleeves with rows of lace (pointe d'Alencon), adorned with five rows of the same lace, lying flat

Background imageFrills Collection: Wedding Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo

Wedding Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Wedding Dress, c. 1937

Background imageFrills Collection: Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Arelia Arbo

Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Dress, c. 1936

Background imageFrills Collection: Paris Fashions for June - Canezou, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Paris Fashions for June - Canezou, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for June - Canezou, 1850. An Indian muslin Canezou, embroidered and trimmed with malines, open and buttoned up in the back. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

Background imageFrills Collection: Paris Fashions for May, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Paris Fashions for May, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for May, 1850. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

Background imageFrills Collection: Esperanza, 1882. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn

Esperanza, 1882. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Esperanza, 1882

Background imageFrills Collection: Paris Fashions for August - Cap and Engageantes, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Paris Fashions for August - Cap and Engageantes, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for August - Cap and Engageantes, 1850. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

Background imageFrills Collection: Bonnet, c. 1936. Creator: Doris Beer

Bonnet, c. 1936. Creator: Doris Beer
Bonnet, c. 1936

Background imageFrills Collection: Bonnet, c. 1940. Creator: Jessie M. Benge

Bonnet, c. 1940. Creator: Jessie M. Benge
Bonnet, c. 1940

Background imageFrills Collection: Cap, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge

Cap, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge
Cap, c. 1936

Background imageFrills Collection: Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge

Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge
Dress, c. 1936

Background imageFrills Collection: Cap, 1935/1942. Creator: Jessie M. Benge

Cap, 1935/1942. Creator: Jessie M. Benge
Cap, 1935/1942

Background imageFrills Collection: Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge

Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge
Dress, c. 1936

Background imageFrills Collection: Man's Costume, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge

Man's Costume, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge
Man's Costume, c. 1936

Background imageFrills Collection: Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo

Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Dress, c. 1937

Background imageFrills Collection: Wedding Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo

Wedding Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Wedding Dress, c. 1937

Background imageFrills Collection: Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo

Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Dress, c. 1937

Background imageFrills Collection: Baby's Under-waists, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo

Baby's Under-waists, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Baby's Under-waists, c. 1937

Background imageFrills Collection: Paris Fashions for July - Opera Dress, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Paris Fashions for July - Opera Dress, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for July - Opera Dress, 1850. The Opera Dress is of silk, with a straight upper dress, and three flounces on the cross; the body pointed, having a lace berthe

Background imageFrills Collection: Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo

Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Dress, c. 1937

Background imageFrills Collection: Paris Fashions for June - Pelerine, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Paris Fashions for June - Pelerine, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for June - Pelerine, 1850. A Pelerine of embroidered net, trimmed with three rows of point d'Alencon [lace], and ornamented with a large knot of ribbons Bayadere

Background imageFrills Collection: Female portrait, (c1780s). Creator: Lorens Lonberg

Female portrait, (c1780s). Creator: Lorens Lonberg
Female portrait, (c1780s)

Background imageFrills Collection: Young lady in Swedish costume, 1779. Creator: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch

Young lady in Swedish costume, 1779. Creator: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch
Young lady in Swedish costume, 1779

Background imageFrills Collection: Sarah Sommer Sims, 1838. Creator: Robert Street

Sarah Sommer Sims, 1838. Creator: Robert Street
Sarah Sommer Sims, 1838

Background imageFrills Collection: A Spanish hand held fan cheap holiday souvenir on a pure white (255) background

A Spanish hand held fan cheap holiday souvenir on a pure white (255) background A Spanish hand held fan cheap holiday souvenir on a pure white (255) background

Background imageFrills Collection: Portrait of Lady Frances Anna Blandy Thomson, Baroness Kelvin (1837-1916), 1876

Portrait of Lady Frances Anna Blandy Thomson, Baroness Kelvin (1837-1916), 1876

Background imageFrills Collection: American Wyandotte chickens

American Wyandotte chickens, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by T.C. Heath. First prize winners at Crystal Palace and Birmingham 1886

Background imageFrills Collection: Parasol, American, ca. 1870. Creator: Stern Brothers

Parasol, American, ca. 1870. Creator: Stern Brothers
Parasol, American, ca. 1870

Background imageFrills Collection: Parasol, American, 1880-90. Creator: Unknown

Parasol, American, 1880-90. Creator: Unknown
Parasol, American, 1880-90

Background imageFrills Collection: Johanne Marie Gertner, née Lassen, the artist's mother, 1846. Creator: Johan Vilhelm Gertner

Johanne Marie Gertner, née Lassen, the artist's mother, 1846. Creator: Johan Vilhelm Gertner
Johanne Marie Gertner, nee Lassen, the artist's mother, 1846

Background imageFrills Collection: Anna Theodora Barbara Regenburg, née Wetche, 1838. Creator: Georg Raedel

Anna Theodora Barbara Regenburg, née Wetche, 1838. Creator: Georg Raedel
Anna Theodora Barbara Regenburg, nee Wetche, 1838

Background imageFrills Collection: Juliane Dorothea Kobke, née Ratz, the Artist's Mother-in-Law, 1843-1846. Creator: Christen Kobke

Juliane Dorothea Kobke, née Ratz, the Artist's Mother-in-Law, 1843-1846. Creator: Christen Kobke
Juliane Dorothea Kobke, nee Ratz, the Artist's Mother-in-Law, 1843-1846

Background imageFrills Collection: Mary Berri Chapman Hansbrough, c1898. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Mary Berri Chapman Hansbrough, c1898. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mary Berri Chapman Hansbrough, c1898. Mrs. Henry Clay Hansbrough, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, wearing fur stole

Background imageFrills Collection: Mary Berri Chapman Hansbrough, c1898. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Mary Berri Chapman Hansbrough, c1898. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mary Berri Chapman Hansbrough, c1898. Mrs. Henry Clay Hansbrough, full-length portrait, seated, facing front

Background imageFrills Collection: Retirement flat JLP01_10_17771

Retirement flat JLP01_10_17771
Oak Lodge, Cambridge Road, Wanstead, Redbridge, Greater London. A bedroom in one of the retirement flats at Oak Lodge. Laing built this block of 33 warden assisted retirement flats between December

Background imageFrills Collection: Binnie Hale

Binnie Hale
Beatrice Binnie Hale-Monro was an English actress, singer and dancer. Here she is publicising a revue show at the London Hippodrome. Date: circa 1932

Background imageFrills Collection: Countess de la Falaise, studio fashion portrait, by Chanel. Captioned

Countess de la Falaise, studio fashion portrait, by Chanel. Captioned, Innumerable frills adorn our evening gowns'. With description, The Countess de la Falaise

Background imageFrills Collection: Camilla Horn, German actress and dancer (1903-1996), fashion studio portrait

Camilla Horn, German actress and dancer (1903-1996), fashion studio portrait. With description, Miss Camilla Horn, who has recently completed a film in England and is now rehearsing another

Background imageFrills Collection: La Chemise a la Reine, 1783-90 (muslin)

La Chemise a la Reine, 1783-90 (muslin)
2967422 La Chemise a la Reine, 1783-90 (muslin) by English School, (18th century); 145x34 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

Background imageFrills Collection: Deborah Worsley of Platt, 1765-70 (oil on canvas)

Deborah Worsley of Platt, 1765-70 (oil on canvas)
5043060 Deborah Worsley of Platt, 1765-70 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 128x101 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageFrills Collection: Dancer and Dance Master (colour litho)

Dancer and Dance Master (colour litho)
3641674 Dancer and Dance Master (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancer and Dance Master. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageFrills Collection: Bustle Dress, c. 1939. Creator: Mina Greene

Bustle Dress, c. 1939. Creator: Mina Greene
Bustle Dress, c. 1939

Background imageFrills Collection: Dress, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Jean Gordon

Dress, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Jean Gordon
Dress, 1935/1942

Background imageFrills Collection: Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jean Gordon

Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jean Gordon
Dress, c. 1936

Background imageFrills Collection: Childs Bonnet, c. 1937. Creator: Catherine Fowler

Childs Bonnet, c. 1937. Creator: Catherine Fowler
Childs Bonnet, c. 1937

Background imageFrills Collection: Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Catherine Fowler

Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Catherine Fowler
Dress, c. 1936

Background imageFrills Collection: Evening Dress, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Sylvia DeZon

Evening Dress, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Sylvia DeZon
Evening Dress, 1935/1942

Background imageFrills Collection: Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Sylvia DeZon

Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Sylvia DeZon
Dress, c. 1936




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"Frills: A Journey through Time and Fashion" Step into the world of frills, where elegance meets extravagance. From Marie Antoinette's lavish gowns to the Lennox-Boyd family's refined style in 1912, they have always been a symbol of opulence and sophistication. In the early 20th century, the Lennox-Boyd brothers embraced frills as they posed for a timeless portrait. Their impeccable fashion sense showcased their appreciation for intricate details and delicate embellishments. Fast forward to 1931 when Britannia and Eve magazine featured an article on frills, capturing the essence of femininity and grace. The allure of frilled tennis outfits in the swinging sixties added a touch of playfulness to court fashion, proving that even sports attire can be chic. They were not limited to clothing alone; they adorned various items like shoes, Christmas crackers, and labels designed by Tom Smith himself. These small but significant details elevated everyday objects into works of art. Even portraits captured the beauty - Ann Old Coleman radiated elegance with her lace-trimmed dress painted by Jacob Eichholtz in 1820. Zaza, the dog immortalized on canvas in 1730, sported a collar adorned with tiny ruffles fit for royalty. Celebrities also embraced this trend throughout history. Binnie Hale exuded glamour while wearing dresses adorned with countless frills during her performances. Countess de la Falaise donned Chanel's exquisite evening gown made from white cotton tulle – an embodiment of luxury itself. Camilla Horn epitomized beauty as she graced fashion studio portraits with her blonde locks cascading over intricately ruffled garments. Her presence was ethereal yet captivatingly modern. They have transcended time and continue to enchant us today. Whether it is through historical paintings or contemporary designs on runways worldwide, these delicate embellishments remind us of the beauty found in intricate details.