Vintage Fashion Advertisements

Historical fashion ads highlighting clothing trends and styles from different eras, showcasing unique designs and appeals.

Frenchman in a formal pin- striped suit with a double- breasted jacket with long lapels which end at the second button & a fedora hat. Date: 1955

Arrow collars and Cluett shirts, 1895 - 1917. Posters depicting American clothing and dress, including men's hats and women's clothing in the United States., 1895 - 1917

Hose of Luxite - Advertisement - circa 1916

Model No. 108. Young men's three-button double-breasted style (two buttons to button); Model No. 109. Young men's two-button double breasted style; Model No. 110. Young men's two-button double-breasted style (buttons on lower button only).. Prints, Fashion design drawings. 1940 - 1941. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Tailoring, Men , Clothing & dress

Two-Button Sack #1, Men's Fashion

Flashing today's styles for men , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Model No. 105. Young men's two-button peaked lapel style; Model No. 106. Young men's one-button peaked lapel style; Model No. 107. Young men's four-button notch lapel style.. Prints, Fashion design drawings. 1940 - 1941. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Tailoring, Men , Clothing & dress

Advertisement for Courtaulds Dress and Lingerie Fabrics, allowing modern woman to retain her effeminate daintiness, even as an intrepid aviatress apparently. Date: 1931

Front cover illustration for Britannia & Eve magazine showing a fashionable young woman smoking while talking on the telephone. Date: 1936

Super Service Style and Quality Features of Fashion Frock Shirts, Fashion Frocks - America 1940's

'Six service maxims'. Wet-resistance, wind proofness, warmth, healthfulness, lightweight and durability. Available from Burberrys, Haymarket, London. Date: 1916

Watch out Mister! The Talon slide fastener... Advertising the new way of trouser fasteners.. Prints, Fashion design drawings. 1940 - 1941. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Tailoring, Men , Clothing & dress

Inspirations. McGeary's of Boston , Shoes, Shoe stores, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Gentlemen in square-shouldered double breasted suits at a cocktail bar. Bartender mixing a cocktail. Nine oclock. Neuf heures il faut que je rentre diner. Costumes veston de Larsen. Handcoloured pochoir lithograph by Pierre Brissaud from Lucien Vogels Le Bon Genre: 100 Plates fromGazettedu Bon Ton, Brentanos, Paris, 1922.

Front cover illustration for Britannia and Eve magazine showing a 1930s lady in a fashionable summer dress and floppy hat, holding a Chinese parasol. June 1932

Front cover illustration featuring a blonde and beautiful young woman staring directly at the viewer. Date: March 1936

Advertisement for the Nordic Company. "Well pressed pants every day". Nordic

Model No. 936. Stylish three button overcoat or topcoat; Model No. 937. "Knock about" overcoat or topcoat, full cut, split, set in sleeves with tabs, patch pockets with flaps, stitched edges, loose back; Model No. 938. Fly overcoat or topcoat.. Prints, Fashion design drawings. 1940 - 1941. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Tailoring, Men , Clothing & dress

Two-Button Conservation, Men's Fashion

Viennese Fashion Magazine, Ladies' Room, Villa Stiassni, Brno, Jihomoravsky kraj, Czech Republic, Europe

Will's 'Gold Flake' cigarette advert. "Cool and Fresh" Date: 1930

Model No. 241. Stylish three-button double-breasted dress model; Model No. 242. Two-button double-breasted model; Model No. 243. Dressy three-button double-breasted drape style; Model No. 244. Popular three-button single-breasted form-fitting model; Model No. 245. Smart fly front style.. Prints, Fashion design drawings. 1940 - 1941. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Tailoring, Men , Clothing & dress

A colour illustration from the front cover of the Britannia and Eve of a June bride. Date: 01/06/1947

Swing into spring. Burt's Fashion Shoe Salon , Shoes, Shoe stores, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Formal evening wear.. Prints, Fashion design drawings. 1940 - 1941. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Tailoring, Men , Clothing & dress

Model No. 903. Two button notch lapel style for young men; Model No. 904. Two button peaked lapel style for young men.. Prints, Fashion design drawings. 1940 - 1941. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Tailoring, Men , Clothing & dress

Model No. 145. Smart single-breasted topcoat with welt breast pocket, lower patch pockets with flaps, split sleeves with cuffs, stitched edges, box back; Model No. 146. Stylish double-breasted drape topcoat, three-button model, two to button.. Prints, Fashion design drawings. 1940 - 1941. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Tailoring, Men , Clothing & dress

Unidentified Model in advertisement for Lucky Strike cigarettes. Watson, Barbara Mae, 1918-1983. Advertisements, Periodical illustrations. 1950 - 1959. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division. Brandford Models, Inc. (New York, N.Y.), Barbara Watson Models (New York, N.Y.), African American models, African Americans in advertising, Advertising , Cigarettes

Model No. 101. Young men's three-button notch lapel style.. Prints, Fashion design drawings. 1940 - 1941. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Tailoring, Men , Clothing & dress

Sales catalog - W. H. Scroggie Limited, Men's and Children's Hat

Model No. 741. Smart double-breasted topcoat.. Prints, Fashion design drawings. 1940 - 1941. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Tailoring, Men , Clothing & dress

Model No. 921. Young men's long roll "Chesterfield style"; Model No. 922. Young men's two button rope shoulder style; Model No. 923. Young men's one button peaked lapel style; Model No. 924. Conservative three button straight front style; Model No. 925. Conservative three button double-breasted style; Model No. 926. Conservative three button stout model.. Prints, Fashion design drawings. 1940 - 1941. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Tailoring, Men , Clothing & dress

'A Koneray of course'. Graduated knife edge, all round pleats that taper off into a snug fitting hip line. 1941

Model No. 237. Three-button single-breasted box model; Model No. 238. Three-button double-breasted model; Model No. 239. Three-button "pivot sleeve" topcoat; Model No. 240. Three-button double-breasted box model.. Prints, Fashion design drawings. 1940 - 1941. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Tailoring, Men , Clothing & dress

Front cover illustration featuring an extremely glamorous lady wearing a bright orange coat with fur trims, a yellow hat with orange feather and holding a blue clutch bag. Her porter, decked out in a purple suit with matching cap, shields her from the rain and carries her pet pooch. Date: 1933

Evening shoes made of brocade and broche Date: 1925

Editorial Portrait, Men's Fashion

Advertising in Country Life magazine UK 1951

Sherlock Holmes Presents His Compliments, Sherlock Holmes

Advertisement designed by Leo Klin for Kestos lingerie. 1937

Happy G Luck Sport Shirts, Fashion Frocks - America 1940's

Watch out Mister! The Talon trouser fasteners... Advertisement.. Prints, Fashion design drawings. 1940 - 1941. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Tailoring, Men , Clothing & dress

Art - Goût - Beauté, Feuillets de l 'élégance Féminine, MAI 1931, no. 129, 11th Année, p. 40. Ads for gloves and other products. Page from the Modelijdschrift Art-Goût-Beauté (1920-1933).

Cello Furs, 532 Franklin Street, Reading, Pennsylvania , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Perfect ease and comfort, ladies shoes. Date: circa 1926

Advertisement for Charnos nylons, perfect for day and evening. Date: 1953

There's a bolder look in brogues! , Shoes, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Advertisement for womens backless brassiere. Date: 1940

A selection of single & double-breasted coats including raglans, sacs & slim-fitting models with fly fronts. Date: 1926

Images illustrating two exercises, the 'Scissors' and the 'Pendulum' designed to keep the figure neat and trim for 1920s ladies. Date: 1927

Men's Fashions. Eugène Atget (France, 1857-1927). France, 1925. Photographs. Silver (gold-toned)

Robert Hirst & co advertisement for "Warmlite", a dual purpose weathercoat with a "zipp-in" warmer of quilted "Tropaline." Date: 1953

Bonat Lifeoil permanent wave. Invitation to a beautiful permanent , Hairdressing, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'Gallant and gay'. if yours is a border-line case of not knowing whether to buy on style or economy, we'd suggest you look at Cool-ees by Joyce. This Fronties model, for example, has a grand eye-catching swagger about it. What you don't see is the amazing amount of hard wear it will give; Joyce has scored a strategical victory for those whose taste outruns their income. Date: 1941

'The patterns that bloom in the Spring, tra la'! Nature herself cannot show anything more gladdening than the new Japshan pattern. Checks, stripes and plain colours, all are the newest of the new. Date: 1935

Oh, how I miss you to-night! , Lingerie, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

These Cool-ees models are pretty like the British characters- easy going, good natured, friendly and reliable. Joyce of California has given them the added attraction of New World styling which compliments the fine British craftsmanship in a highly desirable way. You'll wear them knowing you've done the right thing by your fashion sense and have played fair with the need for enonomy . . . . . 1941

Glendale Shop, Greenville's predominating women's shop, 17 North Main Street, Greenville, S. C. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Model No. 901. Double-breasted style for young men (three buttons - two to button).. Prints, Fashion design drawings. 1940 - 1941. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Tailoring, Men , Clothing & dress

Ask to See the All-Wool Line, Male Fashion

1900s AD FOR KABO FORM REDUCING CORSET DRAWING SHOWS TYPICAL WASP WAISTED FEMININE FORM OF THE TIMES - ko4265 NAW001 HARS CURVES STYLISH WASP WAIST REDUCING FASHIONS SHOWS TYPICAL BLACK AND WHITE CAUCASIAN ETHNICITY OLD FASHIONED

Model No. 736. Fashionable three-button topcoat; Model No. 737. Topcoat with military collar; Model No. 738. Military collar bal-raglan; Model No. 739. Fashionable raglan topcoat; Model No. 740. Fly front bal-raglan topcoat.. Prints, Fashion design drawings. 1940 - 1941. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Tailoring, Men , Clothing & dress

Newspaper advertisement for Brylcreem, men's hair dressing cream.

Advertisement for the Burberry weatherproof top coat or raincoat, designed for use in town and country. Showing a man in coat, bowler hat and trousers with turnups. Date: September 1914

Advert for Sims 'Tacho' hair restorer. 1900

Oh, how I miss you to-night! , Lingerie, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Salamander Shoes by Deutsch (Dryden), Ernst (1883-1938) / Private Collection / 1912 / Germany / Colour lithograph / Poster and Graphic design / 70x94 / Art Nouveau

hand drawn set of trendy wear and shoes on an abstract floral background

Advertisement for Portis Hats. ca. 1942, USA, Dear Friend: Men's hats are made of materials non-essential to the war effort -- You can buy all the hats you want, and we'll bet you'll want more than one new Portis Smart styles, almost military in their trimness, come in invigorating new shades -- Freedom Blue, Cadet Grey, Autumn Brown and Service TanYou'll enjoy the luxurious qualities - these soft felts are made from the world's finest hatter's furs Choose the light, medium, or extra service w

Advertisement for Men's Shoes. ca. 1936, Gentlemen: Your Sport Shoes are ready at Feltman & Curme in every conceivable last and pattern, and to make it even better, at a new low price of $4.00. This new low price represents a saving of nearly $1.00 per pair over last year, without a single change in quality, style or fit. They're still made by the same company over the same lasts by the same workmen. Stop in at your nearest F.&C. Store now while sizes and selections are complete, and bring your

Advertisement for Burberrys raincoats featuring a practically and stylishly clad couple all prepared for watching the procession at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Date: 1953

Wilson Clothes Shop. 'The showplace of smart styles.' 960 Main Street, near John. Across from Bridgeport-City Trust Building. Bridgeport, Conn. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Harper's bazaar, Cover Beauty. Magazine covers. 1938-10. General Research Division. Fashion

Wilson Clothes Shop. 'The showplace of smart styles.' 960 Main Street, near John. Across from Bridgeport-City Trust Building. Bridgeport, Conn. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Advertisement for Grounder Gripper Shoes. ca. 1939, Our new stock of MEN'S white shoes has arrived. This season we are carrying a wide run of sizes because of customer demand for white buck Ground Grippers. Stop in soonor, if you are too busy, order by mail or phone as we have a record of your size. GORDON SHOE COMPANY, 1425 GRISWOLD ST. Phone RANDOLPH 7716, DETROIT, MICH. BETWEEN GRAND RIVER AND CLIFFORD. You can't wear out Ground Gripper comfort

Outlet Millinery Company, 1105 Main Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut. The house of fashionable women's apparel , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cartoon - The Right Dress. John Collins (1917-2007)

'The Language of the legs!' - charting the development of a relationship through body language - from 'Timid' to 'Ecstacy'! Date: circa 1930s

Cover Of Country Gentleman Agricultural Magazine From The Early 20th Century. .

'For face and hands - and a soft smooth skin'. Icy winds and frequent changes of temperature are deadly enemies of the delicate skin tissues. That soft, smooth complexion and those immaculate hands so carefully tended during warmer days can easily be ruined by simpky neglecting to use this famous skin each night and morning, as well as before and after facing the elements, is all that is necessary to guard against the rough, red skin so frequently encountered. 1939

Model Sara Lou Harris featured on cover of Jet Magazine. Watson, Barbara Mae, 1918-1983. Magazine covers, Portrait photographs. 1953-06-18. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division. Brandford Models, Inc. (New York, N.Y.), Barbara Watson Models (New York, N.Y.), Harris, Sara Lou, African American models, African Americans in mass media

Front cover of the Tatler magazine featuring a model wearing a narrow, canary yellow coat with jewelled buttons, velvet collar and wide velvet hat by Patrick de Barentzen, part of the new Italian designer collections reported on by fashion editor, Unity Barnes inside the magazine. Date: 1964

One of a series of advertisements for Abdulla cigarettes featuring various girls in typical roles during World War One. Here is Maisie the Munitions Worker. Date: 1918

Women's winter sports wear and accessories, available from Lillywhites Piccadilly and Knightsbridge. Date: 1937

Miss Blue Stocking ,

Before the bikini : 'To flatter your figure this summer choose a swimsuit that has has the long-lasting elasticity which Lastex yarn provides...' Date: circa 1950

An advertisement for Young & Carter's corsets. Dated 19th century

Depicts riding clothing from S. Adam, created in color by Louis Oppenheim around 1913, showing garments and equestrian fashion.

A lady models one of the many styles of undies available from this company. Others include a girls' knicker with a pocket for keeping safe all manner of things. Date: Autumn 1935

Important News for Married Women: Two Brandford models in advertisement for Lysol. Watson, Barbara Mae, 1918-1983. Advertisements. 1953-12. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division. Brandford Models, Inc. (New York, N.Y.), Barbara Watson Models (New York, N.Y.), African American models, African Americans in advertising

Advertisement for Moccasins. ca. 1937, MOCCASINS. By construction as old as the Indians: in style by Moose River as new as tomorrow. All Moose River Handi-craft moccasins and moccasin house slippers are made of selected leather and expert workmanship. Actual Indians of the Penobscot Tribe of Old Town are employed. All moccasins are made in black, brown, tan, ecru and white. While only five numbers are shown on this card, we manufacture 40 different styles and types. These include outdoor moccasi

Cycling: Lady in 'Rational' cycling dress. Cover of 'The Sketch Cycling Supplement' London 14 November 1897 celebrating 21 years of the Stanley Cycling Club.

Advertisement for Feltman & Curme Shoes. ca. 1940, Advertisement for Feltman & Curme Shoes

Glendale Shop, Savannah's most modern millinery shop, located at 25 East Broughton St., Savannah, Ga. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Genton Clothes, Main at Pitkin St., East Hartford, Conn. Riverdale Road, West Springfield, Mass. , Clothing stores, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Genton Clothes, Main at Pitkin St., East Hartford, Conn. Riverdale Road, West Springfield, Mass. , Clothing stores, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Genton Clothes, Main at Pitkin St., East Hartford, Conn. Riverdale Road, West Springfield, Mass. , Clothing stores, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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