Vintage Fashion Shows

Black and white images from mid-20th century fashion shows, featuring models in elegant dresses and fur coats on runways, showcasing classic styles.

1960s TWO WOMEN WEARING HATS SHOPPING STANDING MEETING TALKING VISITING IN FRONT OF COSMETIC COUNTER OF DEPARTMENT STORE

Miami Beach, Florida: c. 1937 Two women at the Surf Club model the latest in beach bathing wear.

11/02/1946. In the Image, Classic and obsolete Hairstyles contest held in Milan.

Admiral Areeny Solovko and his advisers in the six Soviet warships that visited Britain a few days ago, made a bloomer.They asked the British naval authorities to make sure that the dockyard shop set up at Portsmouth for the Russian sailors should be well stocked with women's woollen underwear.What they did not realise was that women everywhere like finery and pretty clothes and that their menfolk know it.Rushed the nylons -- When the shop opened the Russian ratings rushed in and spent their money at top speed ***** underwear flimsies. October 19, 1955. (Photo by Daily Mirror)

Vintage Photograph. Two women looking at clothes at specialty store.

Elsevier photo collection. New learning mode for the coming fall and winter, presented by the Lange in Amsterdam. In addition to the Italian boots with copper bay heels and the sheeps of sheep and suede coats, there are the practical and charming reversal as a news. The bag in the photo stems from Rome and is made of songs. August 31, 1970

Anefo photo collection. Winter collection 1969-1970, Shoes Lancia Schoenfabriek in Hilton Amsterdam. August 22, 1969. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. "Inside without knocking in the Wig Time" Exhibition LIN in Museum Holthuysen in Amsterdam, wigs and costumes are still updated. February 16, 1965. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Two mid adult women looking at clothes in a clothing store

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

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

Poll photo collection. Fashion photos in Auteuil. Two models with hats from Hélène Sorbier. 28 June 1936. France, Paris

Manuel, Henri. "MANNEQUINE WITH MANNEQUINS Marie-Louise, Nella, Lucy, Dorys and Melle Bour in droves embroidered with glitter and fur coat for the clients in the salons of the Agnès house, 7 rue Auber". Gelatino-argentic draw developed. 1926. Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris. 202246-3

Le Theatre De La Mode At The Princess Galleries London -- Mme. Elian Bonbel, who is responsible for much of the exhibition's layout, puts finishing touches to the puppet mannequins. The most famous fashion houses of Paris have produced a display the like of which has never been seen before. Their mannequins are ingeniously created wire figurines, with dainty faces and the latest hair-styles-the dresses and hats creations of such famous houses as Schiaparelli, Worth, Molyneux, Paquin. September 1

A fashion shoot featuring the Black & White Minstrels in Tatler, 1962. The outfit worn by the model in the middle is a white silk, two-piece, the skirt cut both ways with inverted panels of navy silk studded with white by Nettie Vogues at Selfridges. Date: 1962

Queen Mary Visits Stoke To See Victorian Clothes Exhibition DG/FM/HA -- Queen Mary shows interest in a Crimea Soldier in Court Dress and a Tea Gown of 1882, during her visit. H.M. Queen Mary today visited a Kingston on Thames store (Bentalls) to see an exhibition of Victorian clothes. The exhibition is in aid of the Royal Cambridge Home for Soldiers Widows. June 04, 1951. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Maj Zetterling has her film gown fitted at Simmons in King Street, Covent Garden, London. Swedish film actress Mai Zetterling, now in England to work on the new British picture 'The Bad Lord Byron' went to her London dressmaker for fittings of the gown she is to wear in the film. Miss Zetterling plays Teresa Guiccioli, who was the poet's Italian mistress, opposite British film actor, Dennis price, as Lord Byron. January 03, 1948.

Two models, 1960-70.

Anefo photo collection. 8th intercontex in the RAI the fashion show. March 24, 1969

The Princess Pose -- Princess Margaret Rose (right) rests a hand on the shoulder of her sister, Princess Elizabeth, in this new study of the daughters of Kind George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain. Princess Elizabeth wears a white chiffon classical dinner dress embroidered with blue and silver stars while Princess Margaret Rose wears a youthful sheer party dress with butterfly sleeves. The Princesses are posed before a backdrop depicting a winter landscape. The picture was made by the artist-photographer Cecil Beaton. February 21, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

These Fashions Made New 90 Years Ago -- Miss Shelagh Fraser (now appearing in "The Second Mrs. Tanqueray" at London's Haymarket Theatre) and Lady Selina Hastings (daughter of the Countess of Huntingdon, otherwise known as authoress Margaret Lane) dressed in costumes of the 1860 period as they rehearsed at the New Theatre, London, for tomorrow's "Vista of Fashion Through 200 years" which the Queen will attend. December 4, 1950.

Anefo photo collection. Finaire stewardesses in Maxi-skirt, Schiphol. 11 May 1970. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Stuttgart at night in 1963: A young woman with a coat and handbag looks at the display of handbags and suitcases in a leather goods shop, in the back a cinema with the announcement of the film Ein fast anstaendiges Maedchen starring Liselotte Pulver, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Fashion show in the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel. Fashion, fashion shows. October 3, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Exhibition at Metz and Co of clothing from the TV series Lillie. February 23, 1979

Young woman dancing in crew socks and high heels

Anefo photo collection. Finaire stewardesses in Maxi-skirt, Schiphol. 11 May 1970. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

05/01/1911. Fashion in Paris Model skirt trousers mid-station suit presented on the first afternoon of the Horse Trials at Longchamps.

Anefo photo collection. AVSV 50 years of fashion show. October 30, 1952

Poll photo collection. Fashion photos in Auteuil. Three models with clothing from Marcelle Landowska. 28 June 1936. France, Paris

She goes shopping again, at last finds the right dress, and goes to have her first professional set to celebrate. Mr. Newstead, in the Hotel Australia, does it for her, and here's a doleful Judy watching. May 29, 1950.

Sample of Nowate Clothing. Central Plains Region (Kansas City, MO). Photographic Print. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Red Lake Agency. 1964-. Photographs

Men's and Women's Wear. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Women wearing miniskirts and mini-dresses at the opening of a 'discotheque' in New York City. April 28, 1966.

Anefo photo collection. Batikmode presentation in Okurahotel. April 24, 1975

New York, New York 1929Mrs. Cadwalader Bowie with Mr. Morgan S. Reichner, both of Philadelphia, join the society fashion parade in Manhattan on a perfect Easter Sunday.

The Balanchines at Dior. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Beach fashion 1964, a bathing suit from the beginning of 1900 (back). June 26, 1964

''It takes two hours for a geisha's hairstyle, the coiffure, lasts several days', c1900, (1921). Artist: Julian Leonard Street.

National Museum in Warsaw. It works Decorative art - display case from exhibitions Polish historical costumes (Polish clothing from the second in the 18th century, Upsy and the robe and the uniformed outfit of the Order of the Orphans of the Origin); Ca 1936 (1931-00-00-1936-00-00);

Avenue Louise, Brussels (Belgium), May 1926. The historic greatcoat of Napoleon I, which was kept, among other relics, in the residence of Prince Victor Napoleon, heir to the former.

Anefo photo collection. Autumn winter fashion from Couturier Edgar Vos. August 29, 1969

A model to a fashion show for women and cars, May 8, 1949, Genoa, Italy, 20th century.

Anefo photo collection. Josje Army and Marijke Kooger show the new beat fashion "moved fashion" of plastic. August 23, 1965

Elsevier photo collection. Lustrum Textile Fair 1956 in the RAI in Amsterdam. A lady from Volendam and a textile disappointed from Walcheren, displayed on an old Dutch stall. January 23, 1956. Amsterdam

Fashion, swimwear, three women in the same striped swimsuits, 1920s, Germany, Europe

Woman at a Clothing Store in the Women's Department. Erich Salomon (German, 1886 - 1944)

Anefo photo collection. Men's fashion Nouvealants, RAI, Amsterdam. March 1, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

1930s 1940s 2 WOMEN BATHING SUIT SWIM WEAR FASHION STANDING TROPICAL POOL SIDE CORAL GABLES FLORIDA USA

Models exhibit the new blue uniforms for women volunteers in Federal Civil Defense Agency (FCDA). Millions of women participated in the peacetime civil defense effort to prepare for possible nuclear war. July 1956.

Preparing For The Coronation Working on the collar of a Viscount's robe is Mary McGetting (nearest camera) while Reg. Jackson sews the ham. Mrs. Cross (right) is making the final stitches to a Barons robe. Tailoresses and tailors of one of London's biggest hire outfitters are now busy making sure that The Coronation robes and Coronets which will be hired out and worn by Barons and Viscounts are in good order. The robes, which today cost about £500 - but they can be hired from the big oufitting firms for £25 complete with Coronet. August 26, 1952. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited)

Anefo photo collection. Assignment Telegraaf, Salon Michel, Kalverstraat 175 in Amsterdam. December 18, 1962. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Souvenir album of Paul Poiret's trip to Copenhagen, 1925. Fête. Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris. Souvenir album, French designer, party, group of people, haute couture, trip

Souvenir album of Paul Poiret's trip to Copenhagen. Paul Poiret and Men in the garden. 1925. Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris. Souvenir album, French designer, fountain, haute couture, garden, statue, travel

A couple enjoy cocktails while he shows his girlfriend a three card trick, though they appear more intent on flirting with each other. She wears a black cocktail dress by Mattli in black with a bell-shaped skirt swinging over a stiffened petticoat. The material is crisp organdie with Swiss embroidery. The rhinestone flower hairslide and rough crystal and filigree necklace are both from Paris House. Date: 1960

Anefo photo collection. International Shoe Fair in Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, Sarina Health Sandal. April 13, 1964. Utrecht

01/31/1910. The gala dress of a Queen. Test of the magnificent suit Made for the Queen of Mi-Careme in Paris.

S.S. Kresge Co. 684 Centre St., Jam. Plain, Mass. , Costumes, Variety stores, S.S. Kresge Company. Leon Abdalian Collection

A manikin and butterflies for the presentation of artificial flowers. A manikin and butterflies for the presentation of artificial flowers. Anonymous photography. Draw at gelatin bromide of silver.

A fashionable young woman with her dog on a lead wearing leather and suede Oxfords and a suit. Date: 1938

Elsevier photo collection. Huize Maas Vismarkt Groningen, fashion held children 2 12 old. Prins Bernhard Fund. mannequins Marijke Paultje nice suites. Marijke Paultje. March 12, 1952. Groningen

Fashion Takes Wings -- From Paris comes this photograph a remarkable new fashion style seen at a ball. This winged dress was worn by the Comtesse De La Falaise, who is seen dancing. June 23, 1949.

07/10/1927. Presentation of swimsuit fashion for that year.

Anefo photo collection. Herenmodebeurs in the RAI in Amsterdam. One of the fashion stands. September 5, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Beach fashion 1964, a bathing suit from the beginning of 1900 at Zandvoort Beach. June 26, 1964. Noord-Holland, Zandvoort

Anefo photo collection. Burgemeester J.G.S has in Bolsward. Bruinmsma in Gowns for the first time the marriage from Mr. Siebe Adams Mej. Aaltje de Lord. The gown is made of fine black drape, while a blank back, and sleeves and collar were finished with black velvet. The municipal weapon has been carried out gold and applied to the left sleeve. November 26, 1951. Bolsward

Anefo photo collection. Amsterdam Promotion 1964, a group of 100 Dutch people left New York to draw attention to Holland 9 out of 100 are mannequins and give fashion show. April 12, 1964. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Dan River Dress - John A. Cairns, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell

Anefo photo collection. Opening exhibition Men's fashion fair Amsterdam. August 30, 1954. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Madrid, August 1977. The school uniform section of the Galerías Preciados department store.

1920S Upscale Fashionable Woman Cloche Hat And Coat Fur Trim And German Shepherd Dog On Leash In Arched Doorway

Anefo photo collection. Flashing Fashion demonstrates, the fashion group on Schiphol departure. September 6, 1965. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

New York, New York: March, 1971 A hair stylist putting the "Morning" look to a model at the Internaitonal Beauty Show at the N.Y. Hilton.

Trousers and Shoes

Anefo photo collection. Men's fashion show in RAI, left costume "New American look" right costume Double Breasted. August 31, 1964. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

1950S 1960S College High School Aged Teen Couple Boy Girl Smiling Flirting Fashion Headband Saddle Oxfords Plaid Pleated Skirt Tennis Sweater School Books

Anefo photo collection. Series Miss in white jacket suit. See also 82428 to 35. January 14, 1957

This attire is often worn at racetracks by race horses. August 21, 1952. (Photo by Look Magazine).

Poll photo collection. Report photo model. Model Eva Waldschmidt checks the warmth of an iron. 1933

Raymond introduces the dappled look. Claudette (left) has magenta streaks, Daphne has the Blonde triangular fringe of the Teddy girl style, and Jean (right) a blonde lustre. December 29, 1954.

Classic flight attendant uniform showcasing vintage airline style.

Dan River Dress - John A. Cairns, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell

Anefo photo collection. World Exhibition 1970 in Osaka, Japan. Japanese mannequins show in Amsterdam Western European clothing for the world exhibition in Osaka. February 2, 1970. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Shoes from De Lange in Amsterdam. Boot. March 5, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Jockey Silks - Catherine Teri irons a blouse that has been made for the stable of the President of Venezuela. Being made at the Leon Meyer shop here, these Jockey silks have the colors of the Venezuelan flag. The blouse has red and white stripes, and a white star. It has blue sleeve. The cap for the outfit is blue with a large white stat in the center. August 08, 1947. (Photo by Wide World Photos).

COCO CHANEL in COCO CHANEL: UNBUTTONED (2023), directed by HANNAH BERRYMAN.

A woman stands wearing her coat and holding her handbag ,. Jack Miller Collection

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

Anonymous. "Poulain coat, Hermine sleeves". Gelatino-argentic draw developed. 1930. Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris. 202248-8

From Moscow - So Chic -- The fashions and fabrics section of the Russian pavilion. For the second time since the war the Soviet Union is officially taking part in the Milan trade fair. Among the exhibits in the Russian pavilion are fashions and fabrics. Moscow is not a city one usually associates with fashions, but the communists are out to show that they can compete in this field as well as in any other. April 17, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Italian Fashion In The 70s.

Vintage Laundry Day: Woman Hanging Clothes on a Line in the Fresh Air

Eskimo fashions. Frank and Frances Carpenter collection , Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951, Eskimos,Alaska,Seward,1890-1940, Indians of North America,Alaska,Seward,1890-1940, Fur garments,Alaska,Seward,1890-1940, United States,Alaska,Seward

Chicago, Illinois: July 6, 1939 Three women in bathing suits are wearing the new eye shades which are designed to shield the eyes from the glaring sun and strong overhead lights.

Wedding dress fitting (167)

Manuel, Henri. "Models parades Marianne, Cécile, Bertine, Carmen and Dorys in dresses embroidered with glitter and fur coat for customers in the salons of the Agnès house, 7 rue Auber". Gelatino-argentic draw developed. 1926. Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris. 202247-5

Exhibitor Arrives for Lille Show (Pix with Miss America) (Joseph Bancroft American Textile Outfit). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Autumn fashion and for the winter 1966/1967, Tour de Tweed model Jos Leger. April 4, 1966

Sah Kah Tay Girls Model Sewing Project Dresses. Central Plains Region (Kansas City, MO). Photographic Print. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Red Lake Agency. 1964-. Photographs

Anefo photo collection. The Oriental look, Miss Chise Nazuru will give demonstrations in department stores (Japanese beautician). February 21, 1966

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