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Skirts Collection (#7)

"Skirts: A Timeless Fashion Statement Through the Ages" From Welsh Girls in Traditional Costume in 1908 to Women Playing Hockey

Background imageSkirts Collection: Natalya Negoda Russian Actress in June 1989

Natalya Negoda Russian Actress in June 1989

Background imageSkirts Collection: Kate O Mara actress. October 1989

Kate O Mara actress. October 1989

Background imageSkirts Collection: Emily Lloyd actress July 1987

Emily Lloyd actress July 1987

Background imageSkirts Collection: Clothing Fashion Leather March 1983 Slashed leather skirt from Claude Montena

Clothing Fashion Leather March 1983 Slashed leather skirt from Claude Montena Mariasela Lebron, the current Miss World from the Dominican Republic, models the Paris Autumn fashions

Background imageSkirts Collection: Fashion 1930s Miss Esme Watson sitting on a park bench in Regent

Fashion 1930s Miss Esme Watson sitting on a park bench in Regents Park in the winter. wearing a wool skirt, boots and gloves, and a winter jacket with pointed and fur-rimmed hood December 1938

Background imageSkirts Collection: Fashion September 1957 Freckled Model from 1950s wearing a fitted t shirt with a

Fashion September 1957 Freckled Model from 1950s wearing a fitted t shirt with a long skirt, holding one hand to her face

Background imageSkirts Collection: Trisha Locke wearing a short skirt in Rome Italy seen with local flower sellers

Trisha Locke wearing a short skirt in Rome Italy seen with local flower sellers

Background imageSkirts Collection: A girl wearing a flowery skirt and white top as she paddles in the waters of a shingle

A girl wearing a flowery skirt and white top as she paddles in the waters of a shingle beach April 1954

Background imageSkirts Collection: A model wearing Mary Quant Good Girl fashions for spring 1964 in London

A model wearing Mary Quant Good Girl fashions for spring 1964 in London

Background imageSkirts Collection: Break into Highland sling: This sausage-shped tartan tote-bag takes all the clutter out

Break into Highland sling: This sausage-shped tartan tote-bag takes all the clutter out of your hands. Female model with handbag on silver chain wearing skirt, tights and black shoes January 1969

Background imageSkirts Collection: TRISTAN WEBBER LONDON FASHION WEEK SPRING / SUMMER 1998

TRISTAN WEBBER LONDON FASHION WEEK SPRING / SUMMER 1998
TRISTAN WEBBER LONDON FASHION WEEK SPRING/SUMMER 1998

Background imageSkirts Collection: Esther Canadas models a silk bodice and skirt October 1998 designed by Stella McCartney

Esther Canadas models a silk bodice and skirt October 1998 designed by Stella McCartney for the Chloe fashion show in Paris

Background imageSkirts Collection: Fashion 1950 Skirt in tan calf fringed and scalloped trimmed with brass studs

Fashion 1950 Skirt in tan calf fringed and scalloped trimmed with brass studs and priced about £ 25

Background imageSkirts Collection: A young Julie Andrews at London Airport on 7th April 1958

A young Julie Andrews at London Airport on 7th April 1958. She is in Britain for the London run of her Broadway hit " My Fair Lady" 1958

Background imageSkirts Collection: Actor Bill Travers Actor with Jenifer Jones February 1957

Actor Bill Travers Actor with Jenifer Jones February 1957

Background imageSkirts Collection: Actress Jean Marsh aged 17 posing sitting ona cushion and holding a phone

Actress Jean Marsh aged 17 posing sitting ona cushion and holding a phone April 1952

Background imageSkirts Collection: Drum Majorettes at Stamford Bridge home of Chelsea FC. They entertain fans at half time

Drum Majorettes at Stamford Bridge home of Chelsea FC. They entertain fans at half time. 8th December 1963

Background imageSkirts Collection: Two ladies taking afternoon tea. c. 1930

Two ladies taking afternoon tea. c. 1930
Two ladies taking afternoon tea. c.1930

Background imageSkirts Collection: Ava Gardner with footballers Alf Ramsey and Bentley, January 1955

Ava Gardner with footballers Alf Ramsey and Bentley, January 1955

Background imageSkirts Collection: Mother and daughter wearing matching sweat shirts and full skirts by Jeffrey Rogers

Mother and daughter wearing matching sweat shirts and full skirts by Jeffrey Rogers. August 1982 P017405

Background imageSkirts Collection: Kings Road, Chelsea. Fashion battlefield with a showdown between the Midi skirt

Kings Road, Chelsea. Fashion battlefield with a showdown between the Midi skirt and mini skirt. 28th January 1967

Background imageSkirts Collection: Model demostrates the right & wrong way to get out of a motor car

Model demostrates the right & wrong way to get out of a motor car, when wearing a mini skirt August 1987. knees together & swivel round right way wrong way

Background imageSkirts Collection: Model Rosemary Bell wearing a checkered skirt and matching top

Model Rosemary Bell wearing a checkered skirt and matching top. April 1962 P008847

Background imageSkirts Collection: Have you heard

Have you heard
circa 1910s

Background imageSkirts Collection: The Jade Shawl

The Jade Shawl
circa 1910s

Background imageSkirts Collection: A fine couple - Victorian Studio photograph

A fine couple - Victorian Studio photograph
A hand-tinted Victorian studio carte de visite (CdV) photograph of a fine middle class couple circa 1870

Background imageSkirts Collection: French woman wearing the fashion of February 1792

French woman wearing the fashion of February 1792.. French woman wearing the fashion of February 1792. She wears a wig decorated with flowers, fichu (neckerchief)

Background imageSkirts Collection: Londons drapers 1900

Londons drapers 1900
Busy work room in a drapers in London. Date: 1900

Background imageSkirts Collection: Edwardian women skating 1907

Edwardian women skating 1907
A group of Edwardian women skating. Date: 1907

Background imageSkirts Collection: HOUSEMAID WITH BROOM

HOUSEMAID WITH BROOM
A French housemaid in a mob cap and long skirts rests a moment from her sweeping with one hand on her hip Date: circa 1835

Background imageSkirts Collection: AUX TROIS QUARTIERS 1909

AUX TROIS QUARTIERS 1909
Ladies in fashionable hobble skirts, one wears a coatee or spencer with Directoire collar & lapels & a blouse with a ruff. She also wears a large hat not unlike a Lunardi. Date: 1909

Background imageSkirts Collection: SHORT SKIRTS SAVE FABRIC

SHORT SKIRTS SAVE FABRIC
Patriotic German woman does her bit by taking the new fashion for short skirts to an extreme to save on fabric. Yet her long boots / gaiters must require a lot of material? Date: 1916

Background imageSkirts Collection: ERMINE COAT 1922

ERMINE COAT 1922
Ermine trimmed otter fur coat with an 18th century feel having boot cuffs & imitation brandenbourgs, a flared skirts. worn with a fur scarf & hat with a cocked brim. Date: 1922

Background imageSkirts Collection: CLOTHES FOR MOROCCO 1924

CLOTHES FOR MOROCCO 1924
Man: plus fours, flat cap, knitted vest, plaid or tartan socks & brogues. Women: cloche hats, tubular shaped skirts with jacket or belted tunic & spectator/co-respondent shoes. Date: 1924

Background imageSkirts Collection: COUNTRY CLOTHES C. 1890

COUNTRY CLOTHES C. 1890
Boys: deerstalker hats, knickerbockers, short square cut fly-fronted jackets. Girls: cloth Tam-OShanters, pleated skirts, gauntlets, D-B jackets, fur coat & bonnet. Date: circa 1890

Background imageSkirts Collection: Fashions for December 1856

Fashions for December 1856
If the children are male then they wear pantaloons or if female the garments that are visible below their skirts are pantalettes. Date: 1856

Background imageSkirts Collection: HIKING FASHIONS 1926

HIKING FASHIONS 1926
Feminine rambling fashions of 3/4 length tweed or checked skirts worn with matching or contrasting jackets. Stockings or ankle socks are worn with various styles of shoe. Date: 1926

Background imageSkirts Collection: Childrens Autumn costumes for promenade wear 1886

Childrens Autumn costumes for promenade wear 1886
Fashion clothing for girls from ten to four years old. Date: 1886

Background imageSkirts Collection: CULOTTES ON CYCLES 1937

CULOTTES ON CYCLES 1937
Two French ladies cycle into the countryside on their tandem clad in tailored costumes comprised of culottes (divided skirts), a belted blouse or D-B jacket. Date: 1937

Background imageSkirts Collection: Costume - Children 1880

Costume - Children 1880
Boy: knickerbocker, jacket, sailor hat, red socks, heeled boots. Girls: lace dress, yoke bodice, pink sash on hips; kilted skirt, jacket bodies & tie-back skirts. Date: 1880

Background imageSkirts Collection: Cross Paris Street - 1815

Cross Paris Street - 1815
An elegantly dressed Parisienne raises her skirts as she crosses a Paris street with its flowing gutter Date: circa 1815

Background imageSkirts Collection: EVENING DRESS 1830

EVENING DRESS 1830
Gowns with transparent lace over-skirts with deep scalloped & embroidered flounces & wide over-sleeves that taper to a point. The white gown has lace manchettes. Date: 1830

Background imageSkirts Collection: Childrens Autumn costumes for outdoor wear 1886

Childrens Autumn costumes for outdoor wear 1886
Fashionable clothing for girls from fourteen to six years old. Date: 1886

Background imageSkirts Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20117902

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England, Merseyside, Bootle, Young girls in street playing with their reflections in shop window, 1975

Background imageSkirts Collection: Four student friends posing for a group photograph

Four student friends posing for a group photograph on the lawn of a suburban garden. circa 1910s

Background imageSkirts Collection: A Freak of Fashion. Date: 1897

A Freak of Fashion. Date: 1897

Background imageSkirts Collection: Skier turning back - Switzerland - 1900s

Skier turning back - Switzerland - 1900s Date: circa 1907

Background imageSkirts Collection: Skier with backpack following tracks - Switzerland - 1900s

Skier with backpack following tracks - Switzerland - 1900s Date: circa 1907




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"Skirts: A Timeless Fashion Statement Through the Ages" From Welsh Girls in Traditional Costume in 1908 to Women Playing Hockey, they have been a symbol of style and culture. In this captivating journey through history, we witness the power as more than just garments. In one snapshot, we see a Woman Raising Her Skirts to Scare off the Devil, showcasing how they were not only fashionable but also believed to possess mystical qualities. Meanwhile, outside a Carnaby Street boutique, a couple shares an intimate moment with a passionate kiss - proving that even amidst bustling streets and changing trends, love can always find its way. Tony Blackburn's presence on Carnaby Street brings us back to the groovy 1960s when this iconic street was at the forefront of fashion revolution. The image captures his enthusiasm for all things stylish and trendy - reminding us that skirts played an essential role in defining these vibrant times. Moving further back in time, Nubians in Ancient Egypt proudly donned their traditional skirts as they celebrated their rich heritage. These flowing garments represented elegance and grace while honoring their cultural roots. Fast forward to Social/Cup Day at Ascot where women showcase their impeccable taste by wearing stunning dresses paired with elegant skirts. This event epitomizes sophistication and class - demonstrating how skirts continue to be synonymous with timeless beauty. Evening Dresses designed by Worth take center stage as autumn arrives; these exquisite creations highlight how designers use skirt silhouettes to enhance femininity and allure during special occasions. Jamie Lee Curtis effortlessly exudes confidence sitting in a sexy pose; her choice of skirt reflects both her individuality and personal style - showing us that there are no limits when it comes to expressing oneself through fashion choices. Carnaby Street once again takes us on a trip down memory lane; this time it's the swinging 1960s where mini-skirts ruled supreme. This revolutionary era saw women embracing shorter hemlines, challenging societal norms, and embracing their freedom.