Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Robert G. Olmsted and Constable MacCracken, 1969. T.107:1,2-2003. In woolen fabrics, De laine, the old mousseline that is a thin texture of muslin, made with woolis again seen, printed or plain (Ladies Treasury, 1894), and was a favorite material, as is seen in many surviving dresses. T.215 to B-1960Given by the executors of Lady Beerbohm. Double-breasted suitDesigner unknownAbout 1904Great BritainFlannel woven with a thin vertical pin-stripe, with mother-of-pearl buttons, and sleeves lined with cottonMuseum no. The change of style that set the dress of the 1890s apart from that of the 1880s was a change of emphasis from the skirt to the bodice. Utility clothes were usually identified by a distinctive double crescent CC41 (Civilian Clothing) label. Source: Wikimedia Commons, Fig. This 'chain mail' dress was worn over a flesh-coloured bodystocking. Hemlines drifted between ankle and mid-calf for the duration of the decade. Evening dresses were a little more risqu, often with spaghetti straps, showing shoulders and chest. Diamond twill- for apron dresses, tunics, pants, dresses, leg wraps. This dress was designed by the fashion house Callot Soeurs. Many men preferred to have the vest and pants combined in one. Silk brocades- for dresses, jackets and pants. There were events and situations that still called for a more formal, full-length dress design. DressJeanne Lanvin (1867-1946)1922-3ParisBlack silk taffeta trimmed with machine-embroidered silk chenille and cream silk georgette bows and bandsMuseum no. Although the designers of individual pieces were not publicised, this suit has Digby Morton's initials inked on a paper tag. The Norfolk jacket was a versatile garment which became an important item in a gentleman's wardrobe. The ensemble was worn by Viscountess Brackley, ne Miss Violet Lambton, who became the Countess of Ellesmere (1880-1976). Shirtwaists were introduced, as were tailored suits. Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fig. 1890s shoes came in lace up or side buttoning granny boots, some with contrasting white or tan spat tops. Themes found in fashion for both boys and girls included light colors and stiffly starched material. The influence of the Arts and Crafts movement is apparent in this coat, hand-embroidered with sprays of an English wildflower called 'Sweet Cicely' (Myrrhis odorata). Trousers were very wide, with turned up hems and sharp creases down the leg. Photograph of fashion modelsJohn French (1906-66)1960sLondonJohn French Archive, V&A JF6745/3. Fashion plate of men's golfing clothes, from the Sartorial Arts Journal, New York, 1901, 1901. It would have accommodated a voluminous 'New Look' style skirt underneath it. This photograph shows the 1950s pop singer, Lita Roza, in fashionable '50s dress.She wears a full, mid-calf length skirt with several petticoats underneath for volume, teamed with a colourful cardigan. Her hair is cut fashionably short, and she wears bright red lipstick. It has two long sleeves, two vertical pockets on the front and fastens with four buttons. For evenings, basic pumps made of silk were plain but pretty. The Duke gave this suit to Sir Cecil Beaton, who was then collecting fashionable dress for his 1971 exhibition, 'Fashion: An Anthology'. - for undergarments like tunics and underdress. Evening dress suitCharles Wallis Ltd.1923, LondonWoollen cloth, with silk trimming and liningMuseum no. During the day, wool suits with shoulder pads, and fluted knee-length skirts were worn. Cocktail dressMme. E.476-2005Given by Paul Williamson. During the 1920s, handmade clothes were still extremely common, and women often experimented with different some would say daring new styles. These included singer Sandie Shaw, TV presenter Cathy McGowan, and even the footballer George Best. The simple silhouette meant that it could be worn either as a dress or with trousers. These standards complied with restrictions and the rationing of raw materials. Evening dressPaul Poiret(1879-1944)1933LondonSatin and silk velvet, trimmed with diamante bucklesMuseum no. The shaping of the skirt of the 1890s was achieved by gored cutting and by fitting over the hips with short darts. The beginning of the 90s brought with it a style heavily influenced by the grunge scene. Vests were made in linen, cotton and merino, but machine-knitted silk was fashionable with the wealthy and also for summer wear. 1900s. The construction of riding-habits is a highly specialized branch of the tailor's art. Day dressEdward Molyneux (1891-1974, designer) for the Utility Scheme1942LondonRayon crepe, with matching composition buttonsMuseum no. He was born in Bourne, Lincolnshire, and started working at the age of 12 in a draper's shop in London. Dressing in vintage style clothing for a themed event or personal fashion is our passion. With a BA in history, her research at Central Saint Martins explored how the body was fashioned in the 1920s. Belts, with the wearing of blouses and skirts, the short bolero jackets, and the emphasis on a small, neat waist, became a more important accessory in the 1890s than they had been since the 1870s. In the late 18th century and first half of the 19th century top hats were known as 'beavers'. This overall, or housedress, was designed to Utility standards. Mini-dressOssie Clark (designer, 1942-96),and Celia Birtwell (textile designer, born 1941)1969LondonPrinted rayon and crpeMuseum no. This dress was made by top London couturier Hardy Amies, but this silhouette permeated into most women's wardrobes via ready-to-wear or home pattern versions. She was the sister of Jackie Kennedy and a regular figure on the social scene of both sides of the Atlantic. Daniel Milford-Cottam adds in Edwardian Fashion, The most fashionable daywear was often as elaborately trimmed and accessorized as evening wear (16). Dinner dress, ca. -Check/tartan wool (not very comon but exist in cotehardies for example). 20 - Photographer unknown. Posted by Karina Reddy | Last updated Aug 18, 2020 | Published on Dec 31, 2019 | 1900-1909, 20th century, decade overview. Happily they continue shorta blessing for which we have to thank the bicycle.. Then, both hand-crafted and mass-produced tailoring was as important as it is today. His clothes reflect his activities as a proponent of 'Artistic' dress - a late Victorianmovement that encouraged looser and more naturally manufactured clothes, fabrics and dyes.His jacket is not as sharply tailored and stiff as those preferred by his more formal contemporaries, and his collar is low. Inside one of the pockets are a piece of paper giving the monthly rainfall for the year 1900, a stamp, metal pin and a piece of string. 7 - Artist unknown. This is a design for the cover of 'Pearson's Magazine'. Stilettos and beehive hair styles were used to complete the most stylish looks of this decade, making the 1950s one of the most glamorous periods of the 1900s. All types of lace were used, and old lace was brought out again for another wearing on dresses and blouses of these years. Turner, Grahame. This photograph shows the pop singer Patti Lewis in her dressing room.Her hair is cut short and set in curls, which is a typical style of the 1950s. It was not made by one of the top houses, for it is probably a copy by a good dressmaker of a Paris model . It was made of corded silk or cloth over a metal framework which sprung open with a flick of the wrist. The design would probably have been used as a presentation drawing, for clients to decide which model they wanted to have made. This is a fashion design depicting a woman in an ice-blue evening dress, designed by Marjorie Field in the 1940s for the haute couture firm Field Rhoadesof77, South Audley Street, London. Couturier clothing like this was custom-made for each individual client from the finest materials, and was out of most women's reach. Its distinctive features were a box pleat at the centre back and another passing down each forepart. You wont find much evening wear in these offerings but plenty of house dresses, day frocks, suitings, and nightgowns as well as fabrics for making childrens clothes. This below-the-knee day dress made of printed silk chiffon is slightly gathered at a normal waistline on an elastic band. Black shoes were the most acceptable, though gray, brown and tan were acceptable during the day. The combination of glistening black sequins and scarlet satin panels is very dramatic. Dinner dress, 1908-10. It shows a glamorous young woman wearing an elegant fur-trimmed suit, together with the latest cloche hat and bobbed hair. The only splash of colour is his yellow glove. After championing the modern, sporty and androgynous woman of the 1920s, Chanel successfully ventured into a luxurious and more feminine fashion in the 1930s. Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Arthur W. Clement, 1940. 18). Linen, wool, cotton, rayon, acetate, and nylon were all highly utilized fabrics for these styles, and pastels made their way into the closet. The coat is straight and rather tubular, with a dropped waist, reflecting the androgynous silhouette of the decade. This particular example was worn by Sir Roy Strong, a former Director of the Museum. Victoria and Albert Museum. William Arthur Smith Benson was a metalwork designer and a founder-member of the Art Workers Guild, which gave birth to the Arts & Crafts Exhibition Society in 1886. The few garments designed by Nabob in the V&A's collection are made from imported 'exotic' materials. Simple outfit- Skirt and blouse with hat. Dana Gibson created the iconic Gibson Girl look with extra-wide puffy sleeve blouses paired with a curved corseted waist, a-line skirts, voluminous Gibson hair topped with large flower and feathered hats. When Edward VII came to the throne, the smart woman was pyramidal, her extravagantly full hem sweeping upwards to the apex of a high-dressed hairstyle with a relatively small hat. 1890-1899, 1900-1909, 19th century, 20th century, garment analysis, 1900-1909, 20th century, artwork analysis, 1900-1909, 1910-1919, 1920-1929, 19th century, 20th century, thematic essays, 1890-1899, 1900-1909, 1910-1919, 19th century, 20th century, thematic essays. It was common for men to be clean-shaven, and bowler hats were now generally only seen by city businessmen. Wild flowers were popular motifs, evoking the simplicity and charm of English country life, now vanishing in the face of urbanisation and the industrial revolution. It reflects the fashionable 'New Look' style introduced by Christian Dior (1905-57) in 1947, with its voluminous mid-calf length skirt and tight moulded bodice. The skirt is supported by layers and layers of tulle. By the 1880s the top hat was relegated to more formal occasions when a gentleman would wear a frock or tail coat. The silk of the lining changed from the rustling glace or taffeta to softer silk in 1898. How did Victorians not overheat? It may be remarked, however, that it is easy to stultify the whole effect of these, however perfectly they may be 'built' by the tailor, by the addition of a single incongruous article of attire; such as a silk hat or patent boots with a shooting-suit. Underpants of natural coloured wool or cellular cotton were also popular as these fabrics allowed the skin to breathe. 12), though colors and materials were more varied (though not too daring). Wedding Photography, ca. T.170&A-1990Worn and given by Mrs Wyndgate. This costume shows how designers of the period lavishly adorned plain cloth with a variety of rich trimmings. 1900s colors for women More practical colors for suits, coats and skirts were traditional dark colors: battleship grey, brown, black, navy blue, beige, and wine. Along with bicycling and croquet, golfing was a very popular sport with women of the 1900s. He opened his own salon after serving an apprenticeship for Douet and working for Charles Frederick Worth (1825-1895). Jessop Children, 1905. Baroness Helen Bachofen von Echt wore it to a party in New York where she danced with Frank Sinatra. This material was being used for evening dress in 1890, and it became more and more fashionable, particularly for trimmings. By the 1930s an increasing number of couturiers were attracted to the newly available and sophisticated rayon dress goods. The very early years of the century saw a vogue for light and frothy dresses, and was accompanied byhairstyles that were loose and flowing about the shoulders, often in waves. They were worn at early evening or '6 to 8' gatherings. In the early 19th century the top hat was the predominant type of headwear in a gentleman's wardrobe. (Mrs Humphry, Manners for Men, London 1897), UnderpantsDesigner unknown1880-1900Great BritainMachine-knitted silk, with pearl buttons and silk loops for braces, machine-sewnMuseum no. But, despite the best efforts of the fashion designers to be inventive without wasting precious fabric, there was a very limited choice. The changing construction of the skirt caused it to fall in more curving lines at the hem and to fit more slimly over the hips. T.104-1982Given by Mrs D. M. Haynes and Mrs M. Clark. T.316&A-1978. Catalogs began to include color charts making it easier for women to order fabrics and clothing without fabric samples. Cloth caps were popular amongst the working class, though trilbies or homburgs were worn by the middle classes. Wool tabby- for tunics, dresses and pants. The loose tops and oversized sleeves became narrower, as did skirts. Please complete the form and we will contact you as soon as possible. This intricately cut afternoon dress of black wool, named 'Maxim's', was worn with a black tulle cartwheel hat, long black gloves and simple black court shoes. Joan Regan was a popular singer with a particularly glamorous image.Here she is shown in a full-length, off the shoulderevening gown.The bodice is shaped, and is probably corseted.Her hair is set with curls around the face, and she wears bright red lipstick. MISC.217&A-1982Givenby Christine Boardman on behalf of her parents, Mr and Mrs Frederick Hazel. Queen Victoria's prolonged mourning for her husband, Prince Albert, made the practice of wearing mourning dress a social norm.Women wore full black mourning garb for one year after losing a husband or close family member, and less strict versions for a further year.Elderly widows often stayed in mourning attire for the rest of their own lives. Mansfield, A. D., and Phillis Emily Cunnington. The Utility Scheme was introduced in 1941 to ensure that consumer goods were produced to the highest possible standards at 'reasonable' prices. T.27-1997Worn and given by Mrs Margaret Stewart. Such materials were seen by dress reformers as the healthy alternative to silk, which they claimed trapped harmful chemicals close to the skin. Thick for outer garmetns. By the 1920s the full evening dress suit had crystallised into a recognisable and lasting style. The black fine silk taffeta dress with boat neckline, and small, capped half-sleeves fastens with poppers down the left side. Top hatJames Lock & Co.1910sLondonBlack silk plush, with a woollen band and satin liningMuseum no. T.320&A-1978Given by Mrs Brenda Azario. Both children and adults wore light-colored clothing which demonstrated a familys wealth (Figs. The long straight skirt has a central block of kick pleats at the back, which allow ease of movement. The first bags to be called ladies' hand-bags appeared in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, 1900 -1910s. This evening mini-dress in black crepe was designed by Mary Quant for her Ginger Group collections in 1967-1968. This collection forms an invaluable record of a stylish and wealthy woman's taste between about 1905 and 1920. Manners for Men, by Mrs Humphry ('Madge of Truth'), reported: 'Frequently a silk hat is never seen between Sunday and Sunday. It was worn by Mrs John Fraser (Ruth Vincent) and given by her son, Mr John Fraser. Tweed or check jackets worn with non-matching trousers were also popular, and open collars were permitted for casual wear. Read: Privacy Policy, Disclosure, Terms and Conditions. Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fig. When offering this day dress to the Museum in August 1942, Sir Thomas Barlow explained that it conformed 'in simplification and economy of material to the conditions laid down by the Board of Trade in relation to the manufacture of civilian clothing'. Smart yet practical, this shirtwaister - a kind of tailored shirt-dress - was the only black garment in the designer Utility collection. . The Utility scheme was devised to share and conserve scarce resources, whilst creating practical and stylistically appealing clothing. Silk, rhinestones, metal. He was one of the most creative fashion designers of the 20th century. His designs were adopted by royalty, actresses and fashionable women for everyday wear as well as for sports. Design for an evening dressField Rhoades (Marjorie Field)1940sLondonPencil and bodycolour on paperMuseum no. In 1946 they launched Horrockses Fashions Limited, a subsidiary company making ready-to-wear dresses, housecoats and beachwear, with headquarters in London's Hanover Square. The dress fastens with a black plastic zip on the left-hand side. The dress has a sleeveless bodice with a low-cut neckline. Fig. 10 - W. Volker (British). T.720-1974Given by the Earl and Countess of Avon. Have a primary source to suggest? The lounge suit became popular during the 1860s because of its easy comfort. Summer day dressDesigner unknown1905Great BritainPrinted striped cotton, with a yoke neck of tucked Broderie Anglaise frills and pin-tucked collar with a tape lace frillMuseum no. Lithograph. His suits were highly regarded and commanded high prices. The word 'Utility' was applied to garments made from Utility cloth, which was defined in terms of minimum weight and fibre content per yard. Bright colour mixes reached a peak by 1925. The prevalent 1930s style, pioneered by couturiere Madeleine Vionnet, was the bias cut. This tunic was part of Ossie Clark's first collection for his lower-priced Radley label. The tea-gown continued in use for the whole of the 1890s. 'Ecarlate' ('Scarlet') cocktail dressChristian Dior (1905-57)1955ParisSilk grosgrain, lined with silk, nylon and organza net, and tulle; withspiral steel'boning' in the bodiceMuseum no. Maison Laferrire was frequented by aristocrats and others of great wealth, who admired its exquisite designs and fine workmanship. The other piece is a Bianca Mosca blouse. The cross-over bodice has a plunging V neck fitted with a machine-made black lace, while bands of cream and black silk decorate the neck and cuffs. Predominant colors were madders, browns, greens and pinks. New York: Fashion Plates: 150 Years of Style. Hair was worn parted at the side or the middle. The famous 1960s model, Twiggy, launched her fashion label 'Twiggy Dresses' on 16 February 1967. Also, designers introduced bold prints and colours in an attempt to break away from the minimal adornment of the bias-cut line. T.15-2007Given by Gillian Saville. Skirts became longer and fuller, and boxy shoulders were softened to become sloping. Many men preferred to have the vest and pants combined in one. Silk. In tune with the times, Mary Quant offered them identities of their own with styles such as this vivid red shift with youthful appeal. This suit sums up the 1930s silhouette with its sleek lines, nipped-in waist, square shoulders, and straight, pleated skirt. Their lipstick is pale but their eyes are accentuated with thick, black kohl eyeliner. The house of Lucile was renowned for its asymmetrical styles, of which this matt black silk crepe dinner dress is a perfect example. By 1905, cars were also growing in popularity, leading to an increase in demand for fashionable car coats, also known as manteaux automobiles. Designs were usually backless, and frequently decorated with flowers or bows on the shoulder or waistline. New fan-pleated or sun-ray skirts, nine yards at hem, one yard at top were noted by the fashions of February 1897. Milford-Cottam writes of the clothing worn for these pursuits, For these, many women chose outfits intended to serve both as sporting wear and as serviceable, neat daywear (19). A Which magazine consumer trial found that they could be worn at least six times, while other brands would not survive beyond two or three. Pastels for daywear continued to expanded into more variety of shades with deeper and lighter hues. Source: SPARC Digital, Fig. Costume (skirt and jacket)John Redfern (1853-1929)About 1911LondonWool flannel with black velvet and silk liningMuseum no. Item is held by John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland. This 1938 ensemble by couturiere Elsa Schiaparelli features wide padded shoulders with embroidered leaves around the collar to further emphasise the exaggerated shape. At the time of his death in May 1910, almost a full decade later, the pyramid was upside-down, with exaggeratedly wide-brimmed hats tapering downwards into narrow hems, with a neatly shod foot providing the point of the new heart-shaped silhouette. (37). She has also worked at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Dress and coatNorman Hartnell (1901-79)1958LondonSilk taffetaMuseum no. Miss Firbank was young, 'had beauty, and she adorned it with exquisite clothes of a heather colour to complement her name', according to M.Benkovitz in 'Ronald Firbank: A Biography' (1970). The look was one of slight undress compared to the fitted tailoring and corsetry of the Victorian age,worn especially for evening wear and for entertaining at home., Photograph, portraitof Baron WelbyFrederick Hollyer(1837-1933)1901LondonPlatinum printMuseum no. It clearly appealed to a largely female readership. Evening mini-dressMary Quant (born 1934)1967-8LondonMachine-sewn crpeMuseum no. 17). Hutcheson, James Happle, and Heinrich Friedrich Wampen. We use cookies to enhance your experience on V&A websites. Suit, 1903. Balmain became one of the most successful couturiers of his generation and by 1956 his house employed 600 workers, with 12 couture workrooms and in-house fur and millinery ateliers. The blouses varied from the plainest shirt-like garments to elaborate constructions and trimmings of silk and lace. The number of gores in the skirt varied; double-width material was used, cut on the cross in fewer sections, but the narrower materials were cut in four or five gores at each side of the front width. Davidson (American). T.74-1974Given by Lady Victoria Wemyss. She wore it over a long white crpe dress with a sequin sash matching the jacket (American Vogue magazine, 1 June 1937, pages 52-57, British Vogue, 9 June 1937, pages 54-56). T.339-1960Given by Loelia, Duchess of Westminster. The fashion became the dark, somber, and opulent Victorian colors and styles that characterize the textile fabrics from 1850-1900. It also had a belt made of the same material. Pattern shared the general softening of outline. Simple to use, the V&A interactive map works on all screen sizes, from your tablet or smartphone to your desktop at home. Children continued to be dressed as mini-adults (Fig. This elegant evening dress was designed by the famous Paris fashion house Maison Laferrire, located at 28 rue Taitbout in Paris. Read more: 1840s-1890s Fashion | 1880s Fashion, Victorian Costume and Costume Accessories by Anne Buck, published 1961, copyright expired. On the tailor-made cloth dresses and coats and skirts, braiding of all kinds and applique of velvet were the usual trimming, and embroidery also ornamented all materials from cloth to net. Balenciaga was renowned in the trade for inspecting and resetting sleeves that were not perfect. New York: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2009.300.309a, b. New York: Fashion Plates: 150 Years of Style. In 1960 the V&A acquired well over 100 items from her wardrobe. E.3036-2004Bequeathed by Ilse Bing Wolff. They were often, as with this evening dress, constructed with multiple layers of diaphanous fabrics trimmed with metallic threads, pearls and diamants to catch the light. Edward Molyneux (1891-1974) could be relied on to provide streamlined distinction. Various sports began to creep into fashion during this period with golf, tennis, cycling and motoring all inspiring their own styles. The dress has a simple collar and spotted cravat. Vests and pants were worn next to the skin under the shirt or trousers. Hats were either small pill-box styles or large brimmed, saucer-like hats. T.259-1976. Some women were married in curtains, bed sheets, and furniture fabrics that were re-purposed. Leotards, tights and velour tracksuits were incredibly popular, as were legwarmers and sweatbands worn around the forehead. In the winter, they might wear lace up boots. The complete run consisted of 12 volumes. Evening dressHardy Amies (1909-2003)About 1955LondonTulle and velvetMuseum no. 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