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Matching Collection (#14)

Matching through the decades: From Harvey Nichols to The Proclaimers, fashion has always been about finding the perfect match

Background imageMatching Collection: Autumn fashion by Gordon Conway

Autumn fashion by Gordon Conway
Woman wearing tweed suit worn with a wool sweater and a matching scarf

Background imageMatching Collection: Children of Duchess of Hohenlohe-Langenburg

Children of Duchess of Hohenlohe-Langenburg
The children of Princess Alexandra (Sandra) of Edinburgh, Duchess of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, and grandchildren of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, photographed in 1907

Background imageMatching Collection: A Tatler Fashion for 1930, by Gordon Conway

A Tatler Fashion for 1930, by Gordon Conway
Illustration showing an original design by Gordon Conway for a soft satin dinner dress, January 1930. The dress was designed on princess lines, ankle-length in front and longer behind

Background imageMatching Collection: Fable / the Maiden

Fable / the Maiden
THE MAIDEN: A beautiful but proud maid turns down her many suitors for not matching up to her standards; in time her beauty fades and the suitors fade away

Background imageMatching Collection: The Tango trouser, 1913

The Tango trouser, 1913
Trousers especially designed for dancing the Tango. The outfit was made up of a skirt slit to the thigh, worn over a pair of Turkish trousers held at the ankle by a band of crystal beads

Background imageMatching Collection: The Paris fashions for April, 1860

The Paris fashions for April, 1860
A sketch from the monthly ladies fashion pages. The evening dress (back) is made of silk, the colour of violette de Parme, trimmed with fluted silk plaiting of a slightly darker tone

Background imageMatching Collection: Ladies day suit, 1926

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

Background imageMatching Collection: Tatler fashions for February 1930, by Gordon Conway

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

Background imageMatching Collection: Stiebel / Coat and Hat

Stiebel / Coat and Hat
A fashion design by Victor Stiebel (1907-76) featuring a matching outfit of beige coat, dress & jaunty hat, trimmed with black & white polka dots

Background imageMatching Collection: Stiebel / Nightdress

Stiebel / Nightdress
Fashion design by Victor Stiebel (1907-76) for a white chiffon night dress with small appliqued ecru lace bodice & full sun ray pleat skirt. Matching gown, quilted revers

Background imageMatching Collection: Sisters and Pet Dog

Sisters and Pet Dog
Three young girls, probably sisters, pose together in matching white dresses and hair bows. Their pet dog or puppy sits centre stage

Background imageMatching Collection: Costumes de Printemps

Costumes de Printemps
Early spring fashions from Paris depicting two ladies taking a walk in the park wearing smart full skirts and matching jackets, topped off by elaborate hats

Background imageMatching Collection: Deux Jolie Toilettes / Summer Series

Deux Jolie Toilettes / Summer Series
Two elegantly attired women pose in the latest Parisian summer fashions. Dresses feature the high waisted, full-skirted style typical of the World War One period, and are completed by matching hats

Background imageMatching Collection: 60S Girl & Mg

60S Girl & Mg
A rather stylish model in a twin suit, fur hat and matching stilettos and handbag, leaning against an MG

Background imageMatching Collection: Tweed Fashions for 1932

Tweed Fashions for 1932
Country cardigan suit in green herringbone tweed and matching coat; brown frock with pleated skirt detail and red and cream trim worn with a coat in brown flecked cheviot

Background imageMatching Collection: Beaded Cape Gown 1934

Beaded Cape Gown 1934
A gown by Jeanne Lanvin with a black narrow skirt and beaded cape collar worn with a matching beaded hat. A long pink scarf is worn round the waist

Background imageMatching Collection: Crinoline Gown 1939

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

Background imageMatching Collection: Deco Jumper & Hat 1935

Deco Jumper & Hat 1935
Hand-knitted Chessboard jumper with short sleeves & the new demure little collar is composed of large different coloured squares. Worn with a belt & matching brimless hat

Background imageMatching Collection: Helen Parrish Bowling

Helen Parrish Bowling
Actress, Helen Parrish, releases the bowling bowl. She wears a bowling outfit of matching shirt and trousers and a pair of bowling shoes

Background imageMatching Collection: Toilettes de Plage

Toilettes de Plage
Two women wearing the latest fashions suitable for the beach. One carries a matching parasol

Background imageMatching Collection: Spring fashions 1915

Spring fashions 1915
An elegant pair of women walk through a park in their new spring dresses, carrying matching parasols

Background imageMatching Collection: Dressing Table 1851

Dressing Table 1851
Dressing table and matching accessories done in marquetrie by Trollope of London

Background imageMatching Collection: Morning & Evening Dress 1814

Morning & Evening Dress 1814
Morning dress: crimson velvet pelisse with front en militaire, lined with ermine & with matching caput; Evening dress: white satin with silver lace girdle & white fur tippet

Background imageMatching Collection: Hunting Dress 1938

Hunting Dress 1938
Knee-length straight skirt & matching coat with cape & deerstalker hat - all in a vibrant green, yellow & red tartan - perfect for shooting game birds in. Date: 1938

Background imageMatching Collection: Two High-Fashion Women

Two High-Fashion Women
Two women: one seated in lilac lace-trimmed dress, the other in green lace and satin stripes with matching parasol

Background imageMatching Collection: Frenchwoman 1558

Frenchwoman 1558
The sombre grey of this ladys dress (reign of Henri II) is relieved by slashes and other ornamentation : it has a high lace collar and a cheeky matching cap

Background imageMatching Collection: Lady W / Dalmatian Cafe

Lady W / Dalmatian Cafe
A lady, who has matched her outfit to her dog s, sits in a cafe with a dalmatian. Is the spare straw for the pooch?

Background imageMatching Collection: Knitted Bowler Hat 1891

Knitted Bowler Hat 1891
Tweed lounging jacket & matching waistcoat worn with checked woollen trousers of a different fabric, dark tie & pale coloured bowler hat that appears to be knitted?

Background imageMatching Collection: Patriotic French Scarf

Patriotic French Scarf
A young, blonde patriotic Frenchwoman dons a red revolutionary style cap with tricolour rosette & tricolour striped scarf

Background imageMatching Collection: Costume / Girl / Franchomme

Costume / Girl / Franchomme
Girl wears a red fur or plush hat, buttoned up tunic or skirted jacket with soutache (Russian braid) over her dress, matching cape with blue lining & leather gloves

Background imageMatching Collection: Loading Washing Machine

Loading Washing Machine
A young housewife loading up her " Miele" washing machine (with matching dishwasher) in her mini skirt and platform shoes

Background imageMatching Collection: Evening Dress / Oct 1803

Evening Dress / Oct 1803
Yellow gown with round neckline worn with matching turban & slippers. A light blue gown & white tunic with a divided front cut away at the sides and ending in a train. Date: 1803

Background imageMatching Collection: Settee and Chairs

Settee and Chairs
French settees and matching chair upholstered in tapisserie (tapestry) de Beauvais

Background imageMatching Collection: Golf Fashions 1927

Golf Fashions 1927
A golfing couple: the man wears plus-fours with matching socks and jumper; the lady wears a pencil-pleat skirt, striped jumper with large collar and tie and cloche hat

Background imageMatching Collection: Costume January 1849

Costume January 1849
Two gowns with lace berthas, one with a caraco bodice; two outdoor garments possibly mantles, one trimmed in brown fur with a matching fur muff

Background imageMatching Collection: Molyneux Dresses 1930

Molyneux Dresses 1930
Two dress designs by Molyneux both with gored flaring skirts, belts & matching sac jackets. One has chevron panels or inserts which add interest to the skirt

Background imageMatching Collection: Tweed Jacket / Photo 1880S

Tweed Jacket / Photo 1880S
Young man wearing a tweed lounging jacket & matching waistcoat, his shirt has a soft turned down collar, his necktie is loosely tied

Background imageMatching Collection: Costume / Baby in Pram

Costume / Baby in Pram
A baby wears a high pleated bonnet bordered with either ostrich feathers or white fur as is the matching pelisse

Background imageMatching Collection: Two Girls / Sims C1850S

Two Girls / Sims C1850S
Girl: a broderie Anglaise frock with vandyked hem & matching sash & shoulder bows. Older girl: a long sleeved dress, dentate ribbon trim & pumps tied on with ribbon

Background imageMatching Collection: Family Holiday 1908

Family Holiday 1908
A family on holiday at Shoreham could be modelling for the types of swimwear currently popular : Mums matching dress and bonnet is a stunner !

Background imageMatching Collection: Golfing Suit / Burton 1938

Golfing Suit / Burton 1938
Highland tweed sports suit of single-breasted jacket & plus- fours worn with a matching flat cap. Perfect for golfing and other outdoor pursuits

Background imageMatching Collection: Corset Belt Circa 1929

Corset Belt Circa 1929
A woman wearing a blue elastic corset belt with built in suspenders & a matching bra demonstrates how easy it is to bend while still enjoying maximum support

Background imageMatching Collection: Ermine Stole, Scarf, Hat

Ermine Stole, Scarf, Hat
A young woman wears an ermine muff, hat and scarf to keep out the winter chills while out foraging for fir tree branches to decorate her home at Christmas

Background imageMatching Collection: Furs / Grunwaldt / Plate 3

Furs / Grunwaldt / Plate 3
Short grey fur jacket with gathered sleeves & black fur epaulettes, trim & muff; grey mantle in fur or velvet with black fur trim & a matching muff. Fur types unspecified

Background imageMatching Collection: Hooded Fur Tunic 1913

Hooded Fur Tunic 1913
A sleeveless fur tunic with hood, a blouse with dolman sleeves & a matching fur trimmed toque

Background imageMatching Collection: Claude & Sister 1912

Claude & Sister 1912
Girl: blue pelisse with cape & fur trim with matching muff & hat. Boy: fur lined coat with brandenbourgs & a fur hat. Both children wear gaiters




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Matching through the decades: From Harvey Nichols to The Proclaimers, fashion has always been about finding the perfect match. In this 1953 advertisement from Harvey Nichols, we see a stunning display outfits that exude elegance and sophistication. Fast forward to the 1930s, where playsuits became all the rage for women seeking comfort and style in their matching ensembles. In 1987, The Proclaimers took Scotland by storm with their catchy tunes and iconic matching glasses. Their unique sense of style perfectly matched their energetic performances on stage. Speaking of matches made in heaven, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret showcased their royal bond during George V's Silver Jubilee celebration, donning matching dresses fit for princesses. Music wasn't the only thing bringing people together; Jessie Wildon and her Bijou Orchestra entertained crowds at Margate Pier with their synchronized melodies while dressed impeccably in coordinating attire. Fashion magazines like The Tatler highlighted autumn trends in 1955, showcasing how even nature's colors could be matched flawlessly. But it wasn't just about fashion; it was also about unity and empowerment. Suffragettes marched proudly in 1912 wearing sashes that matched their determination for women's rights. Britannia and Eve magazine captured this spirit beautifully on its January 1936 cover featuring a patriotic Finnish girl adorned in reds and whites - a true symbol of national pride. Not all matches were without controversy though; Misfitz Dolls featured Golliwog dolls dressed alike but sparked debates around racial stereotypes. However, amidst these complexities emerged timeless beauty as seen in an elegant white dress worn by a woman in the 1930s or an exquisite Art Nouveau headdress that perfectly complemented any outfit. From advertisements to music groups to historical events - whether it be through clothing choices or shared values - there is something magical about finding your perfect match.