Vintage Fashion Elegance

A collection of vintage fashion looks showcasing elegant dresses, including gowns from the 1940s and 1950s, with intricate designs and classic styling.

Fashion Girl in A ***** -- All Wood Barbara Goalen wearing an example of tine finished article in an English Board of Trade film, showing how wood-pulp can be made into a fashionable dress material.Barbara Goalen wears an example of the finished article in a scene from a Board of Trade film showing how wood pulp becomes a fashionable dress *****. May 6, 1949. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract).

Fashion Girl in A ***** -- All Wood Barbara Goalen wearing an example of tine finished article in an English Board of Trade film, showing how wood-pulp can be made into a fashionable dress material.Barbara Goalen wears an example of the finished article in a scene from a Board of Trade film showing how wood pulp becomes a fashionable dress *****. May 6, 1949. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract).

Roßwein. Debutant in the ball gown

In the Image, White wool coat with White fox fur from 1942.

Anefo photo collection. Japon Soestdijk Exclusive: loyalty. January 22, 1947. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Princess Sumair fashion designer visits Amsterdam. March 8, 1952. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Spring EnsemblesA faint Oriental mood still clings to the creations of Pierre Balmain, and is evident in the splendor of this dramatic white satin evening ensemble. Long stemmed roses, outlined in silver and gold thread, are appliqued to the serpent-slim gown. The Voluminious, training white satin wrap is lined in rose-red faille. February 25, 1955. (Photo by United Press Photo)

Fashion At Wimbledon -- Mrs. William Talbert, wife of the U.S. Tennis player arrived at Wimbledon in this white sun top and red-quilted skirt. June 28, 1950. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Anefo photo collection. Fashion show Offermans in Pays Bas. September 16, 1949. Pays Bas

Moulded over the figure, Mattli's white and silver lame court dress falls into a graceful train at the back. The neckline is cuffed, with an epaulette sleeve effect. November 13, 1952.

In the Image, a coat from 1928. Black velvet coat, with silk braids and Chinchilla fur. Juliette Courtisien model.

American Fashions In Paris -- Pat Knudsen is seen modelling a pink and black net Domb evening gown at the display of San Francisco, Calif., U.S.A. fashions at the George V Hotel in Paris, France, October. 16. October 17, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Woman shopping for mans dressing gown (EV003498_H)

Students Of Fashion -- A Norman Hartnell whit lace evening dress, embroidered with beads and sequins, is modelled for students in the style and Beauty fashion show at the Barrett Street Technical College, Oxford Street, London, to-day (Monday).The show aims to demonstrate that smartness does necessarily depend on high price but can be achieved by blending make-up, accessories, and good basic fashions.When she models a Hartnell evening gown to show that smartness doesn't necessarily mean high price, she still looks like a million dollars. October 20, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

12/31/1939. The Italian creator made the cul de Paris fashionable again.

Anefo photo collection. Fashion show Offermans in Pays Bas. September 16, 1949. Pays Bas

London Fashion Designers- the work of Members of the Incorporated Society of London Fashion Designers in Wartime, London, England, UK, 1944 Two models pose for the camera on a staircase at the fashion house of designer Norman Hartnell. At the top of the stairs, the model wears a black velvet dinner gown studded in blue and gold. In the foreground, the model wears a dinner suit with the jacket made from a red rose printed fabric, designed by Hartnell and a skirt of black crepe. A large chandelier is clearly visible in the background.

Anefo photo collection. Assignments Firma Pauw, Rijnstraat 55, Amsterdam. April 4, 1960. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Fashion show in the Minervapaviljoen. May 2, 1946

Greek Fashion Show in Paris. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Autumn fair Utrecht. Fashion position. September 11, 1956. Utrecht

Miss Nola Payne black-and-white negatives, studio portraits, gelatin silver negatives

WRAN Valerie Casey, in the WRAN moygashel linen summer uniform ***** has been in the WRAN'S 15 months, and like Muriel, is a ***** drafting men to sea. She used to be an accounts machinist from East St. Kilda. October 22, 1954.

Greek Fashion Show in Paris. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Greek Fashion Show in Paris. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Evening dress 1856-58 British. Evening dress 82157

Princesses, in summer dresses, at Royal tournament.Princess Elizabeth and her sister, Princess Margaret more these summer dresses and flowered hats when they arrived at Earl's Court, London, to-day (Wednesday) for the official opening of the Royal Tournament. June 07, 1950. (Photo by Reuterphotos).

Greek Fashion Show in Paris. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Red Album (3rd Series): Unidentified Character SEM (1863-1934). "Red album (3rd series): unidentified character". Lithograph in color, 1901.

Mannequin Barbara Goalen. February 10, 1955.

Anefo photo collection. English mannequins with show and beauty care at Schiphol. March 29, 1951

Elegant vintage-inspired style with a touch of floral beauty in a timeless setting.

Portrait of woman with life size drawing (EV004173_H)

How a British Woman Dresses in Wartime- Utility Clothing in Britain, 1943 A model sits on a low wall on a Bloomsbury rooftop to show off her pre-war printed silk dress. According to the original caption, this dress has been 'dolled up' by being worn with black gloves and handbag and also with a white hat topped with scarlet geraniums and blue cornflowers, to match the colour of the print of the dress.

Anefo photo collection. Maison De Bonneterie Amsterdam has been thoroughly renovated. Mannequins in the shop window during show. November 14, 1969. Amsterdam

Young woman wearing ball gown and fur coat, people in background

Finding The Perfect Coronation Neck Wear -- The final adjudication of a nation wide *****£120 in cash prizes to discover new artists designs for Coronation Silk Neck Wear, was ***** Hotel.Claire Luce, the American actress, *****. January 29, 1937.

Anefo photo collection. Fashion show from Fath in Castle Oud Wassenaar. March 16, 1957

In the Image, coat from 1962. Models by Guy Laroche.

Anefo photo collection. Trade fair the child in Utrecht. Position suites showing at the Firma Modart exhibition from Amsterdam. September 25, 1967. Utrecht

Maggie Graham, 26-year-old Melbourne girl, better known to Australians as Maggie Fitzgibbon, rehearsing at Shephers's Bush (London) dressed in a black sequined flapper dress, knee-high stockings held with diamante garters, 1926 Cubanheeled shoes and sequined head-band, for a television show. January 01, 1954.

Eye-Stoppers at parties are often the tall girls. April 25, 1955. (Photo by Look Magazine).

Two women looking at each others dresses (EV005383_H)

Model for mural , Artists' models, Costumes, Massachusetts Normal Art School

Advertising card for Hector Powe (of Regent Street, London), featuring a girl standing on a set of steps, wearing a smart pin stripe Chesterfield coat 'particularly recommended for the full figure' and holding a reptile-skin handbag. Date: 1940s

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

Anefo photo collection. Fashion show in the Minervapaviljoen. May 2, 1946

Woman wearing large headdress

Model with evening dress, female fashion, December 4, 1947, Genoa, Italy, 20th century.

Cleaning the costumes is one of the many jobs that have to be carried out before the National Opera season opens in Sydney tomorrow. Here Mrs. Peg Latham brushes up Carmens dress, while Mrs. Heather Hume presses another costume. June 23, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. Show Balmain in VictoriaHotel. April 8, 1951

Anefo photo collection. "Jong Netherlands models" at the Carlton Hotel in Amsterdam. January 13, 1958. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

In the Image, coat from 1944.

Anefo photo collection. Fashion show at the Victoria Hotel. 11 February 1946

Illustration showing a yellow paper panama trimmed with a green velvet ribbon. The design was decorated with various types of fruit and flowers. Date: 1940

1930's style. 1935.

Anefo photo collection. Fashion show from Jacques Fath (left) in Victoria Hotel. November 17, 1950. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Fashion show. June 6, 1946

Anefo photo collection. Fashion for Textilia. Fashion, models. October 3, 1966

Anefo photo collection. Fashion show from Fath in Castle Oud Wassenaar. March 16, 1957

Anefo photo collection. Fleuropiade 1963 held in Utrecht. Wedding gown. June 5, 1963. Utrecht

1947 glamour debutante Audrey Keon finds hostess Gladys Parker's version of the Charleston very quaint. Audrey's parents were married in 1927. December 01, 1947.

Examples of hair styles for the coming Coronation season on display at the Mayfair hotel organised by the Incorporated Guild of Hairdressers. The coiffures in the foreground are suggested as teh most suitable for wearing with a peeress's coronet and those in the background suitable for debutantes. Coronets were worn above light tiaras - quite a lot to fit on one's head. Date: 1937

Nouveau Femina 4 - 249: Robe d'organdi blanc brode. Givenchy. September 27, 1954

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

Queen Mother and Princess at Lingfield RacesQueen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret in the paddock at Lingfield Park races when they saw the Queen Mother's horse M'As-Tu-Vu win the Blilndley Heath Handicap Steeplechase to-day (Saturday). Princess Margaret attracted more attention than the Queen Mother's horse, M'As-tu-vu which won a steeplechease when she attended Lingfield Park recently. The fashion conscious Princess, who last year was named one of the ten best dressed women in the world, wore instep-high lace-up flat heeled shoes, with an off-the-peg overcoat. December 05, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Venice. 1950's Style

Expensive taste (EV007671_H)

Anefo photo collection. Fashion show N. V. Berghuis Amsterdam. March 5, 1953

1940S Woman Lady High Heels Window Shopping

A Wig and breeches do much to hide Miss Miller's Charms in the interest of Art. April 28, 1955. (Photo by United Press).

Dior and His Fashions - Christian Dior, French Fashion expert, is seen here in his suite at London's Savoy Hotel, Apr.25, with some of the Mannequins who displayed his fashions at the hotel earlier in the day. Dior is selling nothing in England from this showing of the spring collection and will donate the money raised towards a museum of costume. May 01, 1950. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Vintage Pulchritude - Mistiguett shows off her £600,000 legs in London to-day (Friday).Veteran of the French stage, Mistinguett, who admits to an age of 59, is in London to appear at the London Casino. Her legs, which have attracted the male eyes of several generations and are reputedly insured for £600,000 are still in good shape, as is also her fabulous collection of dresses and jewellery, some of which has come with her. December 5, 1947. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Poll photo collection. Fashion photos in Auteuil. Model with hat. 28 June 1936. France, Paris

Bride walking at wedding ca. 1935.

Anefo photo collection. English mannequins with show and beauty care at Schiphol. March 29, 1951

Anefo photo collection. Willeke van Ammelrooy (L) and Monique van de Ven at fashion show Maison Kuiper. September 6, 1977

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"Wings" for a Lady -- A striking new "Winged" fashion worn by the Countess de la Falaise at a Ball held at the Pre-Catalan, Paris. June 27, 1949. (Photo by S & G)

Convention; an illustration of evening dress for ladies in 1902. Date: 1902

Anefo photo collection. Fashion show VictoriaHotel assignment visor. September 14, 1946. Amsterdam

Elsevier photo collection. Department stores in Christmas decorations. December 19, 1956

Premier Barberin , Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell

Miss P Grinsberg black-and-white negatives, studio portraits, gelatin silver negatives

Standing woman (one of a pair) ca. 1745 Meissen Manufactory German. Standing woman (one of a pair) 205975

Young fashionable woman at a coastal resort in Southern England circa 1936

Woman helping friend put on dress

Duchess of Marlborough in Coronation Robe, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell

Girls; inscribed 'Miss Williamson' Nitrate negatives, gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Gigliola Cinquetti, Try Clothes, Rome, 21 January 1966.

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

Provocative girl, Shirley Murphy, of Maroubra, Sydney, wears a gaudy, green gown and a red hat with a feather. She has a 32-23-34 figure. In real life she likes basketball. July 16, 1955.

12/31/1920. NY. An Extraordinary Couple. The giant Jorge Auger, two meters 33 centimeters tall, and the dwarf Lady Libble, 70 centimeters tall, trying on their respective costumes for their exhibition.

Dot Lombardi , Evening gowns. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection

California c. 1947.A model wearing a two piece bathing suit called the "Caltex Aquabride", complete with gown and train.

Vintage Photograph. Women shopping in specialty store.

Illustration showing a design by Reed Crawford made of tiny pink-petalled daisies massed on the crown and a shallow brim of yellow straw, 1964. Date: 1964

Anefo photo collection. Show fair for mannequins and photo models in AmericainHotel. January 7, 1957

Coronation Fashion For Britain. Two of the beautiful soarbes - among the many new fashions designed specially for Coronation year in Britain. On left is shown scenes and places famous in English history arid the genealogical tree of the Royal Houses since William the Conqueror: On right scenes from the Dominions and also from the last Coronation ceremony. November 7, 1952. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Vintage Photograph. A full length of a young bride in a wedding dress.

Anefo photo collection. Winter collection Maison Kuiper; Fur fashion from Rob Falk. September 5, 1978

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