Skip to main content

Home > Fashionistas

Fashionistas Collection

A mad dash through the archives, both for fashion and anti-fashion! This huge and great fun collection is edited daily so keep coming back.

Choose a picture from our collection for your Wall Art and Photo Gifts

2,914 Items

Background imageFashionistas Collection: JITTERBUG 1940s dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news

JITTERBUG 1940s dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Plastics Nylon made as a substitute for silk Royal welcome home was given nylon

Plastics Nylon made as a substitute for silk Royal welcome home was given nylon as it made its post war reappearance in ladies hosiery

Background imageFashionistas Collection: At the Highland Games at Inverness, Scotland; Lady Marjorie Mackenzie and Mr Seton

At the Highland Games at Inverness, Scotland; Lady Marjorie Mackenzie and Mr Seton Gordon 23 September 1923

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Wedding of Mr F Edward Bullmore and Miss Adeline Roscow at St Dunstans in the West

Wedding of Mr F Edward Bullmore and Miss Adeline Roscow at St Dunstans in the West, Fleet Street 23rd December 1925

Background imageFashionistas Collection: MME Wellington Koo sitting for her portrait to Mr Edmund Dulac at his studio, 117

MME Wellington Koo sitting for her portrait to Mr Edmund Dulac at his studio, 117 Ladbroke Road 19 August 1921 Hui-lan Oei was the daughter of Chinese businessman Oei Tiong Ham

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Duchess of Kents winter fashion. The Duchess of Kent, wearing a fur trimmed coat

Duchess of Kents winter fashion. The Duchess of Kent, wearing a fur trimmed coat and turban hat to match, when she returned to 3 Belgrave Square. 10 November 1937

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Duchess of Kent wears Halo Hat when she visits the Abbey. The Duke and Duchess of Kent

Duchess of Kent wears Halo Hat when she visits the Abbey. The Duke and Duchess of Kent, with the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, visited Westminster Abbey to inspect the Coronation arrangement

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Duchess of Kent, a new summer fashion, visit sale Avenue, antiques. The Duchess of Kent

Duchess of Kent, a new summer fashion, visit sale Avenue, antiques. The Duchess of Kent
Duchess of Kent, a new summer fashion, visit sale Avenue, antiques

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Lord Birkenheads daughter takes the latest hand bag to Madeira. Lord Birkenhead

Lord Birkenheads daughter takes the latest hand bag to Madeira. Lord Birkenhead with his daughter Pamela at Waterloo en route to Madeira. The handbag seems to be a novel one. 17 December 1926

Background imageFashionistas Collection: The Victory Ball at the Albert Hall Miss Elsie Carlisle 12 November 1919

The Victory Ball at the Albert Hall Miss Elsie Carlisle 12 November 1919

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Duchess of Kent returns with her godchild of the christening. The Duchess of Kent

Duchess of Kent returns with her godchild of the christening. The Duchess of Kent was a godmother at the christening in that Lambeth Palace Chapel of the daughter of Lord and Lady Herbert

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Duchess in summer fashions at Royal tournament

Duchess in summer fashions at Royal tournament. Wearing summer fashions, the Duchess of Gloucester and Kent, accompanied by the Duke of Gloucester, attended the Royal tournament at Olympia

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Wedding of Hon Roland Cubitt and Miss Sonia Keppel at the Guards Chapel. Lady Maud

Wedding of Hon Roland Cubitt and Miss Sonia Keppel at the Guards Chapel. Lady Maud Warrender and Lady Randolph Churchill. 17 November 1920

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Wedding of Mr John Le Mesurier ( Haililey ) actor, and Miss June Melville ( daughter

Wedding of Mr John Le Mesurier ( Haililey ) actor, and Miss June Melville ( daughter of late Mr Frederick Melville ) at All Saints Church, Highgate, London. 28 April 1940

Background imageFashionistas Collection: The wedding of Mr Ian Wilson - Young ( second secretary at the Foreign Office )

The wedding of Mr Ian Wilson - Young ( second secretary at the Foreign Office ) and Mrs Charlotte Nast at Caxton Hall Register Office, London. 21 February 1940

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Britains Vest pocket Venus home, to compete against American and French girls

Britains Vest pocket Venus home, to compete against American and French girls. Miss Rosemary Andree, known as Britains Vest Pocket Venus, arrived at Southampton from America

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Warm weather brings nude beach fashion. A new summer beach fashion worn by Lorraine

Warm weather brings nude beach fashion. A new summer beach fashion worn by Lorraine Hilliard at Ocean View, New Jersey, USA

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Scalloped Millinery. Carole Lombard, the Hollywood film actress, wearing a new

Scalloped Millinery. Carole Lombard, the Hollywood film actress, wearing a new hat one of the features of which is the cut of the brim. 29 September 1934

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Wedding of Lieut Peveril William Powlett and Miss Helen Crombie at the Holy Trinity

Wedding of Lieut Peveril William Powlett and Miss Helen Crombie at the Holy Trinity, Sloane Street 29 October 1923

Background imageFashionistas Collection: At the Guildhall, London; Lord Allenby, Emir Faisal, Mr Lloyd George and Lady Allenby

At the Guildhall, London; Lord Allenby, Emir Faisal, Mr Lloyd George and Lady Allenby. 7 October 1919

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Typical Countrymen Long service estate employees at the Tunbridge Wells Agricultural

Typical Countrymen Long service estate employees at the Tunbridge Wells Agricultural show. George Wells ( East Peckham ), David Tolhurst ( Bayham Abbey ) and James Wells ( East Peckham ) 25 July 1928

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Miss Elinor Glyn, the author 30 November 1922

Miss Elinor Glyn, the author 30 November 1922

Background imageFashionistas Collection: A pretty military wedding. The marriage of Mr Linley Messel and Miss Anne Alexander

A pretty military wedding. The marriage of Mr Linley Messel and Miss Anne Alexander at St Marks North Audley St. The bride and bridegroom. 11 October 1932

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Eton versus Winchester left to right Hon Anthony Samuel, Lady Bearsted

Eton versus Winchester left to right Hon Anthony Samuel, Lady Bearsted, and Hon Anthony Samuel 30 June 1933

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Ladies Inter Club Polo at Ranelagh - Rugby team, left to right Hon Mrs Edward Greenall

Ladies Inter Club Polo at Ranelagh - Rugby team, left to right Hon Mrs Edward Greenall, Miss F Philips, Miss B Balding and Miss Judy Forwood 1937

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Weatherman didn t see through this!. Marie Wilson, the Hollywood actress, protects

Weatherman didn t see through this!. Marie Wilson, the Hollywood actress, protects her fashionable bathing dress with this novel wet weather costume made of cellophane

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Wedding of Captain Herbert Buckmaster and Miss Nellie Taylor at St Martins Registry

Wedding of Captain Herbert Buckmaster and Miss Nellie Taylor at St Martins Registry office Left to right Mr Cochran, Mrs Cochran, the Bride, Captain Buckmaster and Mr St John Duke

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Richmond Horse Show Hon Pamela Digby (later Pamela Harriman ) and her younger

Richmond Horse Show Hon Pamela Digby (later Pamela Harriman ) and her younger sister Sheila Digby 8 June 1932

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Two women enjoying themselves playing the Arcade machine Cupids Secret

Two women enjoying themselves playing the Arcade machine Cupids Secret

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Mr Otho Nicholson, conservative M P for the Abbey division of Westminster, with

Mr Otho Nicholson, conservative M P for the Abbey division of Westminster, with his fiancee, Mrs Elizabeth Bramwell ( Daughter of the clerk of the journals. House of Commons ) 18 October 1926

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Paris in 1938

Paris in 1938

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Return of Lily Elsie at her bungalow in Skegness

Return of Lily Elsie at her bungalow in Skegness

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Indian Empire Garden Party at Hurlingham Mrs Grosvenor - Collins ( wife of Major

Indian Empire Garden Party at Hurlingham Mrs Grosvenor - Collins ( wife of Major Grosvenor - Collins, of Welwyn, Hertfordshire ) 1 July 1935

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Aboard the SS Almeda at Tilbury. Hon Richard Lygon and Lady Beauchamp ( right )

Aboard the SS Almeda at Tilbury. Hon Richard Lygon and Lady Beauchamp ( right )
Aboard the SS " Almeda " at Tilbury. Hon Richard Lygon and Lady Beauchamp ( right )

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Wedding of Arthur Wragg, the jockey, and Miss Phyllis Georgina Wood at the Caxton

Wedding of Arthur Wragg, the jockey, and Miss Phyllis Georgina Wood at the Caxton Hall register office, London. 6 February 1936

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Mr Ormonde J Wedlake and Miss Elwy Jones ( daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley D Jones

Mr Ormonde J Wedlake and Miss Elwy Jones ( daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley D Jones ) after their wedding at the Henrieta Street register office 27 September 1928

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Japanese Poets English Bride. Mr Gonnoske Komai, the Japanese poet and his bride

Japanese Poets English Bride. Mr Gonnoske Komai, the Japanese poet and his bride
Japanese Poets English Bride

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Miss Joan Buckmaster leaving Caxton Hall Register Office after her wedding to Mr Robert Morley

Miss Joan Buckmaster leaving Caxton Hall Register Office after her wedding to Mr Robert Morley, the actor. 23 February 1940

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Queen Alexandra visits Devonshire house Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria with

Queen Alexandra visits Devonshire house Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria with some of the nurses 1 May 1919

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Derby Day at Epson. Captain Euan Wallace, Lady Milbanke, Countess of Westmorland

Derby Day at Epson. Captain Euan Wallace, Lady Milbanke, Countess of Westmorland
" Derby Day" at Epson. Captain Euan Wallace, Lady Milbanke, Countess of Westmorland and Mrs Euan Wallace. 1931

Background imageFashionistas Collection: At Waldershare Park near Deal in Kent; left to right; Major Wykeham Musgrave

At Waldershare Park near Deal in Kent; left to right; Major Wykeham Musgrave, M C, Mr V Hardwicke, Mr J J Pawson, Mrs Flower, Lord North, Countess Guilford, Hon Charles North, Lady Cynthia North

Background imageFashionistas Collection: A stripper performs a solo show to a client. Undated 1940 s

A stripper performs a solo show to a client. Undated 1940 s

Background imageFashionistas Collection: A display at the Art School on Grassington Road, Sidcup, Kent. 1938

A display at the Art School on Grassington Road, Sidcup, Kent. 1938

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Passengers enjoy some tea on deck aboard the ocean liner, RMS Adriatic of the White

Passengers enjoy some tea on deck aboard the ocean liner, RMS Adriatic of the White Star Line

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Countesss fight against ban. Vera Countess Cathcart ( left ) aboard the liner

Countesss fight against ban. Vera Countess Cathcart ( left ) aboard the liner Carmania after being prevented from landing at New York. 20 February 1926

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Now associated with one of the worlds most famous dressmakers. Lady Abdy, who

Now associated with one of the worlds most famous dressmakers. Lady Abdy, who has recently taken up a position with Mlle Gabrielle Chanel. 19 December 1929

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Baroness who won ?12, 000 at Deauville. The Baroness Lilian Macchioro Vivalba

Baroness who won ?12, 000 at Deauville. The Baroness Lilian Macchioro Vivalba, who is reported to have won ?12, 000 at Deauville. She is the wife of the Italian Ambassador to Latvia. 25 August 1923

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Six pairs of identifical twins

Six pairs of identifical twins, over here from America on a campaign to advertise a new home perm, were today presented with a pair of shoes each by Mr Edward Rayne of Bond Street, London

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Six pairs of identifical twins

Six pairs of identifical twins, over here from America on a campaign to advertise a new home perm, were today presented with a pair of shoes each by Mr Edward Rayne of Bond Street, London

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Six pairs of identifical twins

Six pairs of identifical twins, over here from America on a campaign to advertise a new home perm, were today presented with a pair of shoes each by Mr Edward Rayne of Bond Street, London

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Bare backs in the park. Hyde Park, accustomed to an infinite variety of fashions

Bare backs in the park. Hyde Park, accustomed to an infinite variety of fashions
Bare backs in the park

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Named Vanity Fayre, this attractive summer hat is in white paribuntal straw. The

Named Vanity Fayre, this attractive summer hat is in white paribuntal straw. The
Named Vanity Fayre, this attractive summer hat is in white paribuntal straw

Background imageFashionistas Collection: North Londons Glamour Girl wins prize evening in the West End. Chosen as North

North Londons Glamour Girl wins prize evening in the West End. Chosen as North
North Londons Glamour Girl wins prize evening in the West End

Background imageFashionistas Collection: The Show of the Keeshon club and French Bulldog club is taking place at Tattershall

The Show of the Keeshon club and French Bulldog club is taking place at Tattershall, Knightsbridge, London

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Paris Milliner Madame Paulette presents these two lovely creations for evening

Paris Milliner Madame Paulette presents these two lovely creations for evening and cocktail wear in her 1965 Spring and Summer hat collection

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Ascot style. A policeman gives information to ladies attending the races June 20th 1967

Ascot style. A policeman gives information to ladies attending the races June 20th 1967

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Ear Protection, 27th September 1962. Providing ample protection for the ears

Ear Protection, 27th September 1962. Providing ample protection for the ears
Ear Protection, 27th September 1962

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Short but snug. London. Snug styles modelled in London today by Patti Morgan

Short but snug. London. Snug styles modelled in London today by Patti Morgan ( left ) and Anna Gardner

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Ungaro fashion Ungaros typical silhouette is well illustrated in these ensembles

Ungaro fashion Ungaros typical silhouette is well illustrated in these ensembles from his 1966 Winter Collection

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Roger Vivier shoe fashion High shoe fashion created for autumn / winter, 1966 by

Roger Vivier shoe fashion High shoe fashion created for autumn / winter, 1966 by Roger Vivier of Paris, a gold coloured boot with 5 cms high tube shaped heel, recently shown in Paris, 27 July 1966

Background imageFashionistas Collection: This striking Winter topcoat could only have been created by Courreges. On a slender

This striking Winter topcoat could only have been created by Courreges. On a slender white cloth base he applied geometrical bands of chocolate brown cloth for contrast

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Autumn / Winter collection 1966 hat to wear over a Lintermans hairstyle. The hat

Autumn / Winter collection 1966 hat to wear over a Lintermans hairstyle. The hat is called " hair cage" and is designed by Paris milliner Madame Paulette. 23 July 1966

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Paris: This striking fashion from Parisian fashion Designer Paco Rabanne, to protect

Paris: This striking fashion from Parisian fashion Designer Paco Rabanne, to protect my lady from the winters severity

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Paris: Reminiscent of the Venetian Domino is this evening cloak

Paris: Reminiscent of the Venetian Domino is this evening cloak
Paris: Reminiscent of the Venetian " Domino" is this evening cloak, entitled " Panach, " by Yves St.Laurent in the Autumn and Winter Collection of the House of Dior

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Special parade of the latest fashions at Jacques Monet in Brook Street. The

Special parade of the latest fashions at Jacques Monet in Brook Street. The
Special parade of the latest fashions at " Jacques Monet " in Brook Street. The Hon Gladys Jessel in an Ascot frock in black chiffon and ecru lace panels. 4 May 1925

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Aboard the Blue Star Liner Almeda, Tilbury. Lady Evelyn Graham and Captain

Aboard the Blue Star Liner Almeda, Tilbury. Lady Evelyn Graham and Captain
Aboard the Blue Star Liner " Almeda ", Tilbury. Lady Evelyn Graham and Captain Miles Graham

Background imageFashionistas Collection: The Cairo Season, Egypt. Left to right; Mrs Philip Taylor with her daughter Paula

The Cairo Season, Egypt. Left to right; Mrs Philip Taylor with her daughter Paula, and Mrs Trevor Lewis and son Anthony in the garden of Shepheard Hotel February 1925

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Best dressed woman, Mrs Nash Marries again. Known as the best dressed woman

Best dressed woman, Mrs Nash Marries again. Known as the best dressed woman in the world. Mrs J Nash, who has been four times married and divorced, has again married. 20 October 1926

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Polo at the Hurlingham Club, London - Whatcombe versus Jodphur. Miss Olive Compton

Polo at the Hurlingham Club, London - Whatcombe versus Jodphur. Miss Olive Compton and Mrs Cecil Greene. 18 May 1925

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Royal brides friends prepare her trousseau. The wedding dress and trousseau

Royal brides friends prepare her trousseau. The wedding dress and trousseau
Royal brides friends prepare her trousseau

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Wedding of Mr Richards De Quincey and Miss Anne Maud Duff - Gordon ( daughter of Mr

Wedding of Mr Richards De Quincey and Miss Anne Maud Duff - Gordon ( daughter of Mr and Mrs Duff - Gordon of Harpton Court, Radnorshire ) at St Johns Church, Paddington. 25 March 1926

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Contrasting hat fashions at free Wimbledon reception. Three of the original

Contrasting hat fashions at free Wimbledon reception. Three of the original
Contrasting hat fashions at free Wimbledon reception

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Leader of Deauville fashions. The Countess de Maigret, wearing a charming gown

Leader of Deauville fashions. The Countess de Maigret, wearing a charming gown by Poiret

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Mme Peletier with her husband sitting in Hyde Park, London. She is an English

Mme Peletier with her husband sitting in Hyde Park, London. She is an English woman who has found fame as a cinema star in France. 26 June 1921

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Wedding of Charles Smirks and Mrs Girvan Barker at Epsom Register office

Wedding of Charles Smirks and Mrs Girvan Barker at Epsom Register office Bride and Bridegroom arrived and left separately 13 August 1938

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Polo at Worcester Park. Mr Hawle and Thakur Prithi Singh. 1925

Polo at Worcester Park. Mr Hawle and Thakur Prithi Singh. 1925

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Famous British actress, Miss Chrissie White, the Hepworth star

Famous British actress, Miss Chrissie White, the Hepworth star

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Two society girls, Miss June Child, who is the daughter of Mme Davila de Pena

Two society girls, Miss June Child, who is the daughter of Mme Davila de Pena, a beautiful Colombian, and Miss Violet ( " Bunting " ) Stephenson, who has won fame as a mannequin in London

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Templeton versus Eastcote at Ranelagh. Mr J Kruse, Duke of Peneranda, Mrs Kruse

Templeton versus Eastcote at Ranelagh. Mr J Kruse, Duke of Peneranda, Mrs Kruse, Duchess of Peneranda, Miss C Palmer, and Baroness Furnival

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Miss Muriel Oxford sitting in the passenger seat of a car at the side of the road. 1937

Miss Muriel Oxford sitting in the passenger seat of a car at the side of the road. 1937

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Crinoline fashions at Montmartre bicycle race. Crinoline fashions worn by sightseers

Crinoline fashions at Montmartre bicycle race. Crinoline fashions worn by sightseers at the Paris Newspaper boys bicycle race round Paris. 20 March 1932

Background imageFashionistas Collection: Polo at Roehampton, Early Risers The King of Spain and Colnel E D Miller

Polo at Roehampton, Early Risers The King of Spain and Colnel E D Miller

Background imageFashionistas Collection: The wedding of Mr John Neil Cooper and Miss Betty Soames ( Kent County Tennis player

The wedding of Mr John Neil Cooper and Miss Betty Soames ( Kent County Tennis player ) at Holy Trinity Church, Brompton, London. 1 February 1936

Background imageFashionistas Collection: A 1950 advertisement : Bausch & Lombs new Ray-Ban Smart Set has the exotic look

A 1950 advertisement : Bausch & Lombs new Ray-Ban Smart Set has the exotic look highlighted by the wings of the future styling which accentuates the lines of the brow



All products are expertly crafted, using premium materials, tailored to your specifications and promptly shipped