Tailored Collection (#4)

Advert for Aquascutum womens coats 1930
Tailored to measure in Scotch spreckled tweed. Date: 1930

Advert for Barkers of Kensington blouses 1914
Woman wearing sailor collar blouse, available from Barkers of Kensington. 1914

Collars and ties are important 1929
Winter clothing for women in beige. Date: 1929

Graceful frock for Ranelagh 1909
Beige coloured silk muslin, the skirt showing wie tucks and black satin ribbon threaded through two of them, over the frock a scaft arrangement of mereore foulard is draped in shades of golden brown

Advert for Lillywhites tennis clothing 1937
White tennis wear for 1937. Tailored tennis dresses of white pique or heavy linen. Date: 1937

WW2 - Cost of a Selfridges 3-piece suit in rationing coupons
WW2 - Cost of a Selfridges 3-piece suit - Cost 8 guineas and 26 Clothing rationing coupons - 17th June, 1941. In 1942, each person had 60 coupons p.a. which reduced down to 24 coupons by 1945

Shoe Maker Master craftsman in tailored coat and yellow waistcoat (vest) cuts leather from skin. In background boy apprentice in apron

Advert for Gor-ray Koneray skirts 1948

Advert for Gor-ray Koneray pleated skirts 1942

Advert for Gor-ray Koneray pleated skirts 1941
The Worlds most beautiful skirts. In a variety of fabrics, worsted, authentic tartan, flannel, tweed and check. 1941

Young Edwardian woman with a dog
A young Edwardian woman poses for her photograph with a small white dog. They are standing in a garden with a house just behind them. She is wearing a smartly tailored suit and a large hat

Two young ladies in outfits by Drecoll and Anna
Two young ladies in autumn outfits, standing by a car. On the left, a beige tailored suit with pockets below the belt, by Drecoll

Three women in outfits by Premet, Bernard and Jenny
Three fashionable women wearing the latest outfits. On the left, a black and powder grey tailored suit trimmed with white crepe de chine, by Premet

Three women and girl in outdoor clothes
Three women and a girl in outdoor clothes. The women are in three-piece suits. On the left, red wool velvet embroidered black edging to jacket and black fur on collar and cuffs, by Martial et Armand

Young lady in suit by Paul Poiret
Young lady wearing a white fleece tailored suit with high collar, hip pockets with square pattern in blue and red, and blue brimmed cloche hat, by Paul Poiret. 1924

Teddy Tinling tennis outfit, 1962
A tailored tennis suit in cotton pique with a drawstring waist and crossed racquets motif embroidered in blue on the shirt top designed by tennis fashion guru, Teddy Tinling. Date: 1962

Tennis time at Harrods
Tennis Time at the Mans Shop, Harrods. Clothing advertisement for white flannels, tennis shirts, tailored shorts, blazers etc. Date: 1936

Daks advertisement, 1953
Advertisement for Daks suits by Simpson of Piccadilly featuring a well-groomed 1950s chap wearing his suit well. Date: 1953

Genetically modified tomato. Conceptual computer artwork of a tomato in front of a computer screen and a helix of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). This represents the genetic modification of food crops

David Wright woman in cream coloured coat
Elegant woman with blonde hair, wearing a tight-waisted cream coloured coat. She is checking her lipstick in a hand-held mirror

Pretty woman with dark hair
A pretty woman with dark hair smiles for the photographer. She is wearing bright red lipstick, a smartly tailored dark jacket, and a knitted top with red, yellow and blue stripes

Young Victorian woman holding a folded fan
A young Victorian woman poses in the photographers studio with a folded fan in her hands. The two-tone tailored bodice of her dress is decorated with buttons and buttonholes

Summer fashions for 1954
A variety of fashions for a 1950s summer. From left, two tennis fashions by Louis London. In the background, an impeccably tailored summer suit in chiffon weight wool

Red Costume 1878
Two fabric costume: jacket bodice, high collar, revers & cut-away to reveal a waistcoat; narrow skirt, single flounce & a panel with buttons down the front

Harella Coat 1948
A light brown, double- breasted, tailored coat with large pocket flaps and turn back cuffs. The skirt is flared and is 3/4 length

Tailored Suits 1932
Two tailored costumes of a simple design. The blue one purporting to have the waisted look of the 1890s. The black frock has a short full basque at the back

Fifties Summer Frock
Outdoors girl wears a tailored summer frock with tie shoulder straps, square neckline, self- coloured belt & a full skirt with narrow pleats attached to a yoke

Two Danish Women 1901
Two Danish ladies on a wet street - one wears a tailored costume & white feather boa, the other wears a 3/4 length D-B coat with high stand collar & plume adorned hat

Culottes on Cycles 1937
Two French ladies set off into the countryside on their tandem in appropriate clothes - tailored costume comprising a short jacquette and a jupe-culotte (divided skirt)

SIMPSONs SUIT 1937
An elegant man in a double- breasted suit with easy drape and long lapel rolled to the bottom button worn with a carnation buttonhole, striped tie & trilby hat

Adam Costume 1939
A simple, tailored check tweed jacket worn over a pink jumper and contrasted with a skirt of vertical stripes. Brown hat, gloves, handbag & loafers add the finishing touch

Children with their Toys
Boy: tweed hat & D-B coat cut with the newly fashionable long lapels. Girls: woollen coats with flared skirts, wrap over fastening with velvet or fur trim & a hat or bonnet

Costume / Fake Fur C. 1940
Elegant pre-Utility tailored costume with long jacket line, 6 buttons, pocket flaps & fake fur trim (Nutria)

Social / Danish Women 1913
A striped tailored costume with a slightly flaring skirt contained at the knee by a buttoned strap & a waisted jacket with turned-back cuffs, button detail & broad lapels

Tailored Suit by Worth
Tailored suit by Worth in salmon pink & black: sac-like jacket with half-length sleeves, pockets & high loose fitting collar & a barrel-line skirt or 2-piece dress

Briton Riviere / Costume
A lounge suit (consisted of a lounging jacket, waistcoat & trousers all of the same material) in a light, checked fabric worn with a wing collar & tie

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

Step into the world of timeless elegance with tailored fashion. From flannel trousers in Maenson Clothes' 1930 advertisement to a young woman exuding grace in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), the art of tailoring has always been synonymous with sophistication. Debenham and Freebody's impeccable suit from 1954 captures the essence of refined style, while Peter Robinsons' mens clothing in 1904 showcases their commitment to sartorial excellence. Transport yourself back to the cycling ladies of the 1890s, donning fashionable attire that combines comfort and class. Ascot Crepe's summer suits advertisement invites you to embrace chic ensembles perfect for warm days at social events. Even our furry friends are not left behind as we explore fashions for both humans and greyhounds. Promoting the latest trends is an ongoing endeavor, as seen through Izod's captivating advertisement that captivates with its modernity. Harella coats take center stage in a 1943 advert, emphasizing their smart fit from any angle - proving that attention to detail is key. Immerse yourself in a bygone era as an elegant couple glides across the dance floor, dressed impeccably for an evening affair. Flip through February 1954's page of adverts and discover a treasure trove of style inspiration. Tailored fashion transcends time; it embodies confidence, refinement, and individuality. Whether it be flannel trousers or evening gowns, each garment tells a story woven with craftsmanship and precision.