Elegant Vintage Fashion

Classic portraits of women in elegant evening dresses and stylish coats, showcasing timeless fashion from the early to mid-20th century. Monochrome tones enhance the sophisticated mood.

Side profile of a young woman holding a transparent cloth

Josephine Baker In Sumptuous Balmain Dress For New York Appearances -- For one of her cabaret songs "Y A Pas trous moyens" She is to wear this dress of black velvets with a jacket bordered by Ermine, The skirt is straight, long, and trailing, with a waist of spangled moire. The Ensemble is accompanied by a muff of white, Ermine. Hair decorated with crosses of paradise roses Intermingled with red jewelry.Jabaret star Josephine Baker will shortly leave Paris for New York where she has a heavy list of engagements at theatres, Cabarets, and in television. September 01, 1951.

Woman wearing a hat. Günther Krampf, photographer (Austrian, 1899 - 1950) about 1943 Woman wearing a large black hat. She is standing behind a dark, circular structure which frames her face.

Poll photo collection. Report photo model. Model Eva Waldschmidt on the phone. 1933

Woman wearing elegance dress

Dior Girls and Princess Margaret:Christian Dior makes adjustments to "La Robe Blenheim", the gown he created especially for the Blenheim Palace show. It is of pink satin with mother-of-pearl sequins and pearls.A little slice of Paris same to a stately home of England yesterday when M. Christian Dior mannequins showed off his dress collection at a display organised by the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough in aid of the Red cross.The scene : Blenhiem Palace, home of the Dior of Marlborough.Princess Margaret was among 1,600 guests who paid $5 50 each to see the collection. November 4, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper).

1920S Woman Wearing Strapless Gown And String Of Pearls Holding Long Cigarette Holder With Other Hand On Back Of Head

Young woman posing on stairs, reflecting in wall paneling

Shorts File 1 - 1979 & Prior - Fashion. August 29, 1955. (Photo by Louis-R. Astre, Austral-International Press Agency).

Portrait of woman in elegant clothing

Elegance of vintage fashion in a green dress and stylish hat.

Anefo photo collection. Fashion show. June 6, 1946

Poll photo collection. Advertising photography. Model De Decker with hat. 1936. France, Paris

Pity The Poor Pianist -- In her dressing room at the Central Hall, Westminster, Miss Cohen keeps her hands warm during the interval with the aid of her hot water bottles.Cold hands are the enemy of the pianist, Who Miss Harriet Cohen, the famous pianist with the Philharmonia Orchestra, takes precautions in these days of cold halls. As well as wearing her fur coat whilst playing, she takes hot water bottles on the stage with her, and also keeps a hot potato in her muff to keep her hands warm when not actually fingering the keys. February 18, 1947. (Photo by Fox).

1940S Woman Wearing Pirate Costume Holding Rifle In Lap Leaning On Treasure Trunk Indoor

Paris (France), 1959. Model of the spring summer season: Rodier houndstooth skirt and blouse. The rest of the accessories and complements are from Christian Dior.

Vintage Photograph. Young woman poses wearing graduation cap and gown holding diploma.

Young woman in an evening gown sitting on an upholstered bench (EV004807_H)

Leading Sydney mannequin Pat Firman, who has modelled Mitchell's clothes ever since he set up as a designer, poses for him in one of his most spectacular and richly embroidered gowns. October 20, 1954.

1960S Bride In Full Gown Veil & White Gloves Standing In Room With Open Door

Photographed outside the Danish pleasure gardens of Tivoli, from the balcony of the Nimb restaurant, a model wears an enchanting white embroidered evening dress in chiffon with a very full skirt by Elizabeth Henry. Date: 1956

Smog Suited - Now we have the Smog Suit in navy barathea with the new Princess line-and you would be ready for smog or those could crystal-clear days with the adaptable white jersey which can be worn with the top turned up to protect the mouth and nose or turned down in the normal way. This up-to-the minute fashion note comes from the Ian Meredith collection shown in London. November 12, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphotos).

Advertisement characteristic of 'old Shanghai' in the 1920-1940s, a trend started by American newspaperman Carl Crow who lived in Shanghai between 1911 and 1937, starting the first Western advertising agency in the city and creating much of what is thought of today as the 'sexy China Girl' poster and calendar advertisements. In today's more liberal China, these are making a comeback and are widely considered minor works of art characteristic of 'Old Shanghai'.

Anefo photo collection. Fashion show Mannequins Fath for the Bate of the Queen Wilhelmina Fund. April 2, 1955. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

The Queen's Ascot Fashion For Ladies Day -- H.M. The Queen seen walking to the Paddock at Ascot this afternoon. For Ladles Day Her Majesty was charmingly dressed in a filmy white lace dress embroidered overall In fins navy blue braid. Her tiny head hugging forward tilting hat, was to match and The Queen had a fur round her shoulders as protection against the cool breezes. Two outstanding features of her ensemble were the attractive scalloped V neckline of her dress and the extra long handle to her handbag. Today was Ladies Day at Ascot - the third day of the Meeting and several members of the Royal Family, including Her Majesty the Queen were again among the spectators at the Course. June 17, 1954. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Portrait of a young woman wearing a hat and a veil (EV005230_H)

Anefo photo collection. Series fashion show in Bellevue in Amsterdam. September 28, 1951. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

turista in costume su materassino, 1956

Woman; inscribed 'Miss Fraser' Nitrate negatives, gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Two young woman wearing elegant hats, close-up

Vintage photograph. Woman in matching skirt and jacket on sidewalk smiling with purse

Slave to beauty (EV007813_H)

Vintage elegance captured in timeless black and white photography.

Anefo photo collection. "Inside without knocking in the Wig Time" exhibition at Museum Holthuysen in Amsterdam. February 16, 1965. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Coronation Headdress -- A suitable head covering for a lady attending the Coronation. An advance glimpse of Coronation splendor was given at the premises of Norman Hartnell in Bruton Street, London, W. to-day (Monday) when Robes of State for peers and peeresses and the alternative designs for Viscountesses and Baronesses were on view to the Press. The alternative designs, produced by Mr. Hartnell the Royal dressmaker - at the request of the Earl Marshal is Office, may be woin at the Coronation by Viscountesses and Baronesses who are not in possession of Robes of State. January 05, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

1920S 1930S Maid In Uniform Talks On Telephone In Front Of Vanity Dressing Table Other Woman Is Seen As Reflection In Mirror

40's era war bride; Discarded Couture

Two elegant women looking at platform shoe (EV005984_H)

Diplomat's Debutante Daughter -- Miss Stella Jebb (left) daughter of Britain's permanent delegate to UN, Sir Gladwyn Jebb, and Lady Jebb - wearing her Paris-made white ball gown - leaving the Great Russel-street home of her aunt, Mrs. Stanley Robinson - with Corinna H. Robinson, her cousin, for the Queen Charlotte's Ball at Grosvenor House, in West London.Eighteen-yeas-old Miss Stella Jebb is one of the year's most beautiful debutante's is wearing the white lace crinolined gown with large silk bow she will also wear at her coming-out dance on June 30th. May 7, 1952.

No matter how beautiful her clothes and jewels, a woman must look to her hair for the final touch that sets her apart from just another woman , Hairdressing, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Vintage Photograph. Woman smiles as she unpacks fur coat from box holding it up looking at the camera.

No matter how beautiful her clothes and jewels, a woman must look to her hair for the final touch that sets her apart from just another woman , Hairdressing, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fashion Forecast At Auteuil.Madame Mary Costes, wife of the French airman, wearing a sheer black silk crepe Bruyere dress with peasant skirt and lingerie ruffles, lace edged, finishing the short sleeves. The hat, also an autumn fashion forecest, is in black velvet and has an upturned brim of tightly-pleated lace. The gloves are of white lace.Paris Fashion experts showed some of their ideas and trends for the coming autumn season when the "Course des Haies" (Hurdles), one of the big events of the Paris "Grande Semaine", took place at Auteuil. June 23, 1939.

Poll photo collection. Advertising photography. Model De Decker with hat. 1936. France, Paris

MGM's. famous hair stylist Sydney Guilaroff puts the finishing touches tot eh hair-dress worn by Leona when she was gowned in the costume worn by Kathryn Grayson in "The Kissing Bandit." January 20, 1950.

Vintage Photograph. A full length of a young bride with a bouquet of flowers.

Two elegant women standing together in a department store (EV005067_H)

Mrs. Jean Griffin with an A-line nightgown which she designed herself. April 5, 1955.

Young woman standing like a statue (EV004886_H)

Poll photo collection. Fashion photography. Model (stepdaughter Hans) in a knitted cardigan. 1939

Fashion selection titled 'New moods of the mode'. Featuring a Chinese dress, a silver dress and a black velvet dress. Dated 1934

Anefo photo collection. New spring fashion. October 25, 1957

Tudor Tennis -- Some four hundred years and an immense amount of silk brocade separate this Tudor tennis dress - attractively worn by film actress Glynis Johns and modern Wimbledon.Glynis, as Mary Tudor, is starring in the new film 'Sword and the Rose" at Pinewood studios, Buckinghamshire.***** is in lettuce-leaf ***** brocade, with matching ***** leaves trimmed with silver and pearl-embroidery.She is 'armed' for the 16th century version of tennis. The tasselled ropes behind form the net. September 26, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Poll photo collection. Report photo model. Fotomodel Eva Waldschmidt brushes the sweeping oil from her face, leaned against a car. 1933

Pencil thin eyebrows

New-type American wallpapers are backed with plastic adhesive and applied with a hot iron. April 21, 1952. (Photo by Look Magazine).

Bride, 1950S.

1950S Full Length Portrait Bride Standing Wearing Wedding Gown Veil Tiara Headpiece

Portrait Rini otte with hat and studs scarf. Portrait Rini otte with hat and studs scarf for "somewhere in the Netherlands".

Fashions Art In Wire -- Miss Wendy Soiling, the young Australian sculptress, views her "Bullocky and his Whip" - one of the wire 'sculptures' on show at her first London exhibition, being held at the Galerie Apollinaire, Charing Cross Road. Many of Miss Solling's works are made of wire. She twists and fastens fencing wire into shape. Claims rusting does not detract. Three times postponed owing to fuel restrictions on lighting, the exhibition was opened by Mr. Harrison, Resident Australian Minister in London. February 15, 1951.

Wedding dress fitting (OV2023_48)

Vintage pin-up girl illustration with classic charm and a vibrant smile

She's Got Her Cape To Keep Her Warm -- Its nice work on ice if you're a star like Barbara Ann Scott. She has her fur cape to keep her warm.Some cape, too. It is made of 546 fox-tails, dyed different shade of blue.Barbara, former Olympic figure skating champion, wears the cape for her fashion number in the Hollywood ice revue at Madison Square Gardens,... she's Queen of the show. January 19, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

After being fitted for a suit, Elizabeth goes with Peter Langley to West End studio of photographer John Cole, where she is to model a fur stole and strapless, tiered evening dress. May 27, 1953. (Photo by AGSUP Pictures).

Aage Thaarup - Hat Designer London. March 1, 1954. (Photo by Associated Newspaper Ltd.).

Pink Feathers and bamboo made fan Jill Moulder is using. December 31, 1950.

Newport- Mrs. Whitehouse 1890 Costume, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell

Suffering for beauty (EV007728_H)

Dot Lombardi , Evening gowns. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection

Poll photo collection. Meisterschule für mode. Girl working at the Fashion School in Munich. March 1935. Germany, Munich

Sporting Look: Mainbocher Fashions, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell

Newport - Jewels, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell

Portrait of a young woman covered with hats

Costume Designer. 1900-1962. IRENE.

Ballet Dancers or Romantic Heroines - The Secret of Dior - New Proportions. In his studio, entry to which is strictly forbidden, Dior tries out the drape of a ***** lame. August 01, 1950. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Three of the bets-dresses women presents are Mrs. E. L. Guest, Mrs. Ansett and Mrs. Tom Carlyon. Mrs. Ansett is president of the group. August 01, 1952.

Cover of The Tatler featuring Miss Jennifer Stratton, one of the debutantes of 1956, wearing the dress in which she attended Queen Charlotte's Ball. She is the daughter of Major and Mrs F.J. Stratton. Date: 1956

Portrait of woman wearing stage costume, 1943

Archetypal 1960s model Jean Shrimpton, wearing an oyster white brocade dress and jacket trimmed with navy, red and gold ribbon and fastened with a gilt and pearl pin, designed by Susan Small. Date: 1961

The Embroidered Look on Chambray, Fashion Frocks - America 1940's

Girl in an old dress with ruffles and a big dark dog

The ao dai (Vietnamese: áo dài) is a Vietnamese national costume, now most commonly for women. In its current form, it is a tight-fitting silk tunic worn over pantaloons. The word is pronounced ow-zye in the north and ow-yai in the south, and translates as 'long dress'. The name áo dài was originally applied to the dress worn at the court of the Nguyn Lords at Hu in the 18th century. This outfit evolved into the áo ngu thn, a five-paneled aristocratic gown worn in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Inspired by Paris fashions, Nguyn Cát Tung and other artists associated with Hanoi University redesigned the ngu thn as a modern dress in the 1920s and 1930s. The updated look was promoted by the artists and magazines of T Lc van doàn (Self-Reliant Literary Group) as a national costume for the modern era. In the 1950s, Saigon designers tightened the fit to produce the version worn by Vietnamese women today. The dress was extremely popular in South Vietnam in the 1960s and early 1970s

Secret images of war, public limited company Les Illustrés Français, 1933 magazine 200 photographs and documents censored in France. Collected and commented on by Paul Allard in collaboration with F. Drach, Mei 1933. paper printing

Royal Milliner shows Autumn Fashions -- Aage Thaarup arranges one of his models worn by Olga Murphy, of clotted cream velour, trimmed with patent leather Mercury wings.Famous millinery designer, Aage Thaarup, who makes hats for the Queen and other members of the Royal Family, today held a preview of his autumn fashions at 84 Brook Street. September 7, 1951. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Sharp Turn Gets a Whistle, Fashion Frocks - America 1940's

Advertisement for Marshall & Snelgrove of London, suggesting 'billowing organdie' for Ascot. The long dresses, picture hats and parasols of the early 1930s were a particularly picturesque choice for the event. Date: 1934

A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a bow-tie cardigan. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing, many chose to knit their own clothes as a cheaper alternative. Date: 1945

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