Designers are the celebrities of the fashion industry. The company made paper bags, card boxes, labels and tickets for a range of different clothes stores. It reached its peak of popularity during the 1840s and 1850s, when mass manufacturing and industrialisation brought fashionable dress within the reach of a much wider section of the population. Moss Bros was founded in the 1850s by Moses Moses. T.316&A-1978. She worked with the young designers, Paul Babb and Pamela Proctor to ensure they designed clothes she would happily wear herself, such as this brightly patterned mini-dress. Long, simple and clinging evening gowns, made of satin were popular. 'Byzance' evening dressJean Patou (1880-1936)1924ParisSilk, embroidered with glass bugle beads and imitation baroque pearls, lined with georgette, and fastened with metal hooks and eyesMuseum no. This hairstyle was worn under vast, broad-brim hats with low crowns, and adorned all over with flowers, lace, ribbons and feathers. Although at first ridiculed, many of the decorative features of ‘Aesthetic’ dress were absorbed into mainstream fashion by the 1890s. Mourning etiquette was well controlled and what could be worn at each stage was rigidly prescribed. The matching shorts are worn under the dress and are not visible. T.465-1974Given by the Hon. Top 100 Alternative Albums of the 2000s . The simplification and economy of material match the conditions laid down by the Board in relation to the manufacture of civilian clothing during the Second World War of 1939-1945. This was the name of a prestigious department store on Fifth Avenue in New York. Purple was a typical Biba colour, but when combined with a vibrant yellow zig-zagging print and a short flirty skirt, the effect is dramatic. The thigh-high ‘mini’ was symbolic of the 1960s in both Britain and America. It was common for men to be clean-shaven, and bowler hats were now generally only seen by city businessmen. The trends, dresses, corsets, makeup, hairstyles, and where to buy. This dress was designed by the London couturier Victor Stiebel (1907–76). T.214-1976Worn by Mrs Ralph Dent and given by Mrs M. Webster. The embroidery upon the bodice would have originally been more silvery than it appears now. In spite of the rapid development in the 20th century of man-made fibres, couturiers tended to remain faithful to costly natural fabrics, with the exception of trimmings, such as the braid on this dress. Throughout the 19th century drawers had been worn, made of similar materials to the vest, including stockinette, cotton and wool; but by the end of the 19th century the distinction between drawers and underpants was recognised. Evening dress suitCharles Wallis Ltd.1923, LondonWoollen cloth, with silk trimming and liningMuseum no. She was daughter of the affluent Member of Parliament Sir Thomas Firbank and sister of the novelist Ronald Firbank. Some images used in this set are licensed under the Creative Commons through Flickr.com.Click to see the original works with their full license. T.21 to B-1960Worn by Miss Heather Firbank. It includes designers of haute couture and ready-to-wear.. For haute couture only, see the list of grands couturiers.For footwear designers, see the list of footwear designers Conventions in dress applied to informal as well as more formal wear. The fashion (current between about 1909 and 1912) for enormous hats was ridiculed in the popular press. Suit (jacket and skirt)Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895-1972)Autumn/winter 1954-5ParisTweed, lined with silkMuseum no. Vests and pants were worn next to the skin under the shirt or trousers. The minute pin-tucks on the bodice, sleeves and skirt are hand sewn. T.349-1975Given by Mrs G. Sachet. During the early 18th-century, the first fashion designers came to the fore as the leaders of fashion. T.21&A-1983. 1960s Flashcards. They narrowed below the elbow and fit snuggly at the wrist in a style often called Leg of Muttun. famous for long, body-conf0rming gowns and fine-pleating as well as the delphos gown of 1907. at this time, women embraced public behavior designed to shock. Evening ensembleNabobAbout 1927LondonSilk georgette, the belt embroidered with metal threadMuseum no. 1900’s in fashion for women. She also created extravagant evening wear such as this sequinned dress and cape. The metal has oxidised making it appear slightly black and dull. coined for creating the mini skirt made famous by twiggy in london. T.259-1976. Tweed was a sturdy woollen fabric that appealed to Balenciaga because of the optical illusions created by the two or more colours in the indistinct flecked pattern. It was not made by one of the top houses, for it is probably a copy by a good dressmaker of a Paris model . The 1930s silhouette is therefore slinky and close-fitting and the line was simple and uncluttered. They were belted high at the abdomen. Bias cutting (where fabric is cut diagonally to the grain of the fabric) created garments that skimmed over the body's curves. The gibus or collapsible top hat came into fashion in the 1840s and was often worn with evening dress. They channel their visions into namesake lines, revive old houses, and build total lifestyle brands. She was the sister of Jackie Kennedy and a regular figure on the social scene of both sides of the Atlantic. T.717&A-1974Given by the Duke of Windsor. In April 1966, the American news magazine 'Time' published a special edition celebrating ‘London: The Swinging City’. Tweed or check jackets worn with non-matching trousers were also popular, and open collars were permitted for casual wear. This jacket demonstrates the exaggerated New Look silhouette. Reginald Schipp designed the symbol. One of Crawford’s widely influential pieces was a white organdy dress with ruffle adornments. Poster for Hart Schaffner & Marx menswearEdward Penfield (1866-1925)About 1910USAColour lithograph on paperMuseum no. They were subsequently christened The Edwardians and were reputed to be the inspiration of the 'Teddy Boy' fashions of the 1950s. Accessories 1900-1910 1910-1920 During this era women started to get 'bob' haircuts. It is sleeveless. In the early 20th century it replaced the frock coat and the morning coat. The S-bend corset was fashionable during the 1900s. Coco Chanel was a fashion designer known for such now-classic innovations as the woman’s suit, the quilted purse, costume jewelry, and the “little black dress.” She also introduced the phenomenally successful perfume Chanel No. Mini-dresses were popular with Biba customers in the late 1960s, alongside longer dresses and trousers with wide flares. For the past 150 years, clothing for men had been tailor-made, and plain and sombre in appearance. The simplification and economy of material match the conditions laid down by the Board in relation to the manufacture of civilian clothing during the Second World War of 1939-1945. Couturier clothing like this was custom-made for each individual client, and was out of most women's reach. The few garments designed by Nabob in the V&A's collection are made from imported 'exotic' materials. Influenced by the dada/surrealist movements, she partnered with Salvador Dali to create larger than life lobster prints and shoe shaped hats. known for exaggerated shoulder pads (during 1940's), Adrian partnered with actress Joan Crawford to receive his fame. The black fine silk taffeta dress with boat neckline, and small, capped half-sleeves fastens with poppers down the left side. Dior often named his collections after letters of the alphabet, and this particular dress comes from the 'Y line'. During the first half of the 1930s, evening dresses were designed to wrap women in luxurious, body-hugging sheaths, replacing the short, flat square gowns of the 1920s. The infiltration of sporting dress into informal styles of clothing shows how social conventions were relaxing in the late 19th century. T.302&A-1971. Hair was worn with a side parting but slicked back with 'Brill cream'. 7831-1938. Afternoon dressLa Samaritaine (retailers)1929ParisSilk georgette, printed with a floral motif, hand and machine sewnMuseum no. Hair was set short and close to the head, often with gentle 'finger waves' at the hairline. The period 1900-1909 by chance almost exactly covers the Edwardian age in Britain.Queen Victoria died in 1901 and King Edward VII acceded the throne in the same year, dying in early 1910. It was made by Charles Frederick Worth (1825-1895), a celebrated Parisian couture dressmaker. The 1930s silhouette is therefore slinky and close-fitting, and was accessorised with bolero jackets or short capes as seen here. It was frequently teamed up with matching knickerbockers and a soft cap such as a deerstalker. 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. This lead to the signature creation of sportswear, catering to a more relaxed, practical clothing style. These standards complied with restrictions and rationing of raw materials. Pullovers were previously worn for informal and sporting occasions but they gradually became integrated into mainstream fashion. T.45 to B-1942Given by the Board of Trade. Hair was long and straight or worn in a shaped bob or wedge. Paper mini-dressDispo (Meyersohn & Silverstein Ltd) (manufacturer)1967LondonBonded cellulose fibre ('Bondina') with printed designMuseum no. The full skirt features deep box pleats at the back for volume. It was published from November 1912 to the summer of 1915, and again from January 1920 to December 1925. Paper dresses were a brief but spectacular 1960s sensation. This elegant grey flannel two-piece ensemble is called a 'costume'. 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. By the mid-decade of 1900s to 1910s, hats were trimmed with masses of feathers and even with stuffed, taxidermied birds. Born in England at Bourne in Lincolnshire, he started working at the age of 12 in a draper’s shop in London. Though male fashions did not change as rapidly as women's, his waistcoat is fastened lower on the chest than was fashionable in the 1890s. Hats reached an immense size in the early 20th century. Both were albumen prints made from glass negatives, attached to stiff card backing printed with the photographer’s name. After championing the modern, sporty and androgynous woman of the 1920s, Chanel successfully ventured into a luxurious and more feminine fashion in the 1930s. Barbara Hulanicki and her husband John Fitz Simon set up Biba in 1963 as a mail order boutique. 1900 fashion - Der Gewinner unseres Teams. Day dressPaul Poiret (1879-1944)1924ParisFine flecked worsted, trimmed with rayon braid and tassels, machine stitched and hand finishedMuseum no. 'Maxim' cocktail dressChristian Dior (1905-57)1947ParisSilk velvet and wool, with ribbed silk petticoat, and zip and buttonsMuseum no. Halston And Warhol: A Fashion Fellowship . During the day, wool suits with shoulder pads, and fluted knee-length skirts were worn. Evening mini-dressMary Quant (born 1934)1967-8LondonMachine-sewn crêpeMuseum no. It epitomises the glamour of 1930s fashion and captures the desirable, slinky look of the period. The block-printed design of the lining fabric first appeared in about 1912 and was constantly re-issued - most recently in the 1970s.  The cloche hat worn with it here is very typical of the 1920s. This is from the collection of Heather Firbank (1888-1954), daughter of the MP Sir Thomas Firbank and sister of the novelist Ronald Firbank. They were resurrected in 1936, but closed again in 1940. T.165-1983Worn and given by Baroness Helen Bachofen von Echt. Rows of non-functional tiny buttons were frequently used as decorative motifs in this period. The pillar-like look exemplified by this dress replaced the exaggerated curves of the early 1900s. The Utility Scheme was introduced by the Board in 1941 to ensure that low- and medium-quality consumer goods were produced to the highest possible standards at 'reasonable' prices. Grès (1903-94)About 1955LondonSpotted net with gathered side drapeMuseum no. Manners for Men, by Mrs Humphry ('Madge of Truth'), reported: 'Frequently a silk hat is never seen between Sunday and Sunday. DressHorrockses FashionAbout 1955EnglandPrinted cottonMuseum no. This elegant evening dress was designed by the famous Paris fashion house Maison Laferrière, located at 28 rue Taitbout in Paris. The design is signed with the firm's name and probably would have been used as a presentation drawing, for the client to decide which model they wanted to have made. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s he shot the latest fashions for magazines and newspapers, and he usually photographed affordable, high-street ranges that many teenagers would be able to buy. The smooth silhouette of this dress is formed by underpinnings and petticoats. The matching coat, trousers and waistcoat in pin-striped flannel (known as 'dittos') were accepted dress for summer sports and holidays. Photograph of Patti LewisHarry Hammond (1920-2009)1950sGreat BritainHarry Hammond Collection. 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