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Discover the evolution of style with 'Eras of Dressing' — an exclusive edit within the Alamy Archives Collection. Across the centuries and decades, each vintage fashion illustration showcases the allure of bygone styles. Choose prints or indugle in customised accessories to weave fashion history into your life.

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Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Vintage illustration colour retro graphic design 60s

Vintage illustration colour retro graphic design 60s

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Fashion illustration, 1935

Fashion illustration, 1935.Fashion illustration, 1935. Designs by Margaret Barry, Eva Lutyens and WW Reville-Terry Ltd. A print from Vogue, 1st May 1935

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Children's clothing 1890. Fashion plate No. 972 in Le Salon de la Mode et du Costume Paris, 1890

Children's clothing 1890. Fashion plate No. 972 in Le Salon de la Mode et du Costume Paris, 1890
Children's clothing 1890. Fashion plate No. 972 in Le Salon de la Mode et du Costume Paris, 1890

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: French woman wearing the fashion of July 1792. She wears a bonnet with ribbons and bows, wig

French woman wearing the fashion of July 1792. She wears a bonnet with ribbons and bows, wig, fichu (neckerchief), fitted bodice dress with ribbon hem

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Fashion plate of man's overcoat, overcoat worn with felt homburg (hat) and spats. 1914. Bernard B

Fashion plate of man's overcoat, overcoat worn with felt homburg (hat) and spats. 1914. Bernard B
Fashion plate of man's overcoat, overcoat worn with felt homburg (hat) and spats. 1914. Bernard B. Demonvel (?) 12 Mens Overcoat and spats 1914

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Fashion plate illustration by Barclay. Creation: Martial et Armand; Creation

Fashion plate illustration by Barclay. Creation: Martial et Armand; Creation: Jenny; Creation Martial et Armand; Creation: Jean Patou

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: N/A. English: Fashion plate of a fur-trimmed carriage dress, 1824. December 1824

N/A. English: Fashion plate of a fur-trimmed carriage dress, 1824. December 1824. Unknown 28 1824 laver coral

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Fashion Plate, Walking Dress for 'Dublin Monthly Museum'. Henry Brocas (Ireland, Dublin, 1762-1838)

Fashion Plate, Walking Dress for "Dublin Monthly Museum'. Henry Brocas (Ireland, Dublin, 1762-1838)
Fashion Plate, Walking Dress for "Dublin Monthly Museum'. Henry Brocas (Ireland, Dublin, 1762-1838). England, London, 1814. Prints; engravings. Hand-colored engraving on paper

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: fashion, 1930s, ladie's fashion, elegant fashion, 20th century, historic, historical, clothes

fashion, 1930s, ladie's fashion, elegant fashion, 20th century, historic, historical, clothes, dress, dresses
fashion, 1930s, ladie's fashion, elegant fashion, 20th century, historic, historical, clothes, dress, dresses, ladie's, elegance, skirt, fur, high society, gloves, magazine, pattern, patterns

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: 1884 Godey's Lady's Book Fashion Plate

1884 Godey's Lady's Book Fashion Plate
1884 Godey's Lady's Book Fashion Plate 1884 Godey's Lady's Book Fashion Plate

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Women's Fashion, 1967

Women's Fashion, 1967
Women's Fashion, 1967 Antonio Lopez (February 11, 1943 - March 17, 1987) was a fashion illustrator whose work appeared in such publications as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Afternoon dress with formal culottes in black and red satin embroidered with gold

Afternoon dress with formal culottes in black and red satin embroidered with gold, and afternoon coat in blue velvet 1920s women's fashions by Philippe et Gaston

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: French gentleman in top hat, long coat with horizontal pockets, boots

French gentleman in top hat, long coat with horizontal pockets, boots. Redingote a poches horizontales. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pierre-Charles Baquoy after a fashion plate by Horace

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: N/A. A Dandy with a Francois I hairstyle and a collection of charms and trinkets

N/A. A Dandy with a Francois I hairstyle and a collection of charms and trinkets, plate 3 in the Incroyable et merveilleuses series of fashion plates. 1797

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Fashion Plate, ‘Carriage Dress for ‘The Repository of Arts'. Rudolph Ackermann (England, London)

Fashion Plate, ‘Carriage Dress for ‘The Repository of Arts'. Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834)
Fashion Plate, ‘Carriage Dress for ‘The Repository of Arts'. Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834). England, London, circa 1820. Prints; engravings. Hand-colored engraving on paper

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: 1920s woman in blue crepe dress embroidered with silver birds, pleated skirt

1920s woman in blue crepe dress embroidered with silver birds, pleated skirt, stading in front of a mirror 1920s woman in blue crepe dress embroidered with silver birds, pleated skirt

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: French woman wearing the fashion of December 1790

French woman wearing the fashion of December 1790 French woman wearing the fashion of December 1790. She wears a liberty cap, full wig, striped bodice over full petticoat, and holds a large fur muff

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Plate IX, Design for Gentleman's Costume, Journal des Luxus und der Moden

Plate IX, Design for Gentleman's Costume, Journal des Luxus und der Moden (Journal of Luxury and Fashions), Vol
Plate IX, Design for Gentleman's Costume, Journal des Luxus und der Moden (Journal of Luxury and Fashions), Vol. 1, No. 3, Georg Melchior Kraus, German, 1737–1806, Friedrich Justin Bertuch, German

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Fashion Plate (Promenade Dress), 1816

Fashion Plate (Promenade Dress), 1816

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Woman with child in hand. Hat, behind pleated, decorated with flowers, 'demi-garland

Woman with child in hand. Hat, behind pleated, decorated with flowers, "demi-garland. Spencer trimmed with velvet. Shoes with crossed ribbons and pointy noses

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Entitled: 'Paquin dress illustration by George Barbier, 1912.' Jeanne Paquin (1869 - 1936)

Entitled: "Paquin dress illustration by George Barbier, 1912." Jeanne Paquin (1869 - 1936) was a leading French fashion designer, known for her resolutely modern and innovative designs

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Fashion Plate, Parisian Head Dresses for April for La Belle Assemblée'

Fashion Plate, Parisian Head Dresses for April for La Belle Assemblée'. John Bell (England, 1745 - 1831)
Fashion Plate, Parisian Head Dresses for April for La Belle Assemblée'. John Bell (England, 1745 - 1831). England, London, May 1, 1812. Prints; engravings. Hand-colored engraving on paper

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Fashion plate fomr La Gazette du Bon Ton, Il a Eté Primé robe de soie (silk gown)

Fashion plate fomr La Gazette du Bon Ton, Il a Eté Primé robe de soie (silk gown) with hobble skirt. 1914. Francisco Javier Gosé (1876-1915) 204 Gazette du Bon Ton fashion plate 1914

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: 236 Gazette du Bon Ton fashion plate 1914

236 Gazette du Bon Ton fashion plate 1914

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Entitled: 'Man's suit and overcoat by Lus and Befve. Gazette du Bon Genre

Entitled: "Man's suit and overcoat by Lus and Befve. Gazette du Bon Genre. Fashion plate by Pierre Mourgue
Entitled: "Man's suit and overcoat by Lus and Befve. Gazette du Bon Genre. Fashion plate by Pierre Mourgue, 1922." La Gazette du Bon Ton was a small but influential fashion magazine

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: advertising, fashion, Karstadt, springtime, fashion prospectus, catalogue, Germany, circa 1953

advertising, fashion, Karstadt, springtime, fashion prospectus, catalogue, Germany, circa 1953, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: fashion, 1960s, catalogue fashion, Bader catalogue, spring / summer collection 1963, cover

fashion, 1960s, catalogue fashion, Bader catalogue, spring / summer collection 1963, cover, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: French handcoloured fashion plate showing shooting costume 1860

French handcoloured fashion plate showing shooting costume 1860 French handcoloured fashion plate showing shooting costume 1860

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Fashion Plate, Carriage Dress for The Repository of Arts'. Rudolph Ackermann (England, London)

Fashion Plate, Carriage Dress for The Repository of Arts'. Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834)
Fashion Plate, Carriage Dress for The Repository of Arts'. Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834). England, London, March 1, 1811. Prints; engravings. Hand-colored engraving on paper

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Fashion Plate (Evening Half Dress), 1814

Fashion Plate (Evening Half Dress), 1814

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Fashion Plate, Afternoon Dress for Lady's Monthly Museum'. England, London, February 1801

Fashion Plate, Afternoon Dress for Lady's Monthly Museum'. England, London, February 1801. Prints; etchings
Fashion Plate, Afternoon Dress for Lady's Monthly Museum'. England, London, February 1801. Prints; etchings. Hand-colored etching on paper

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Fashion Plate, ‘Promenade Dress for ‘The Repository of Arts'

Fashion Plate, ‘Promenade Dress for ‘The Repository of Arts'. Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834)
Fashion Plate, ‘Promenade Dress for ‘The Repository of Arts'. Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834). England, London, February 1, 1828. Prints; engravings. Hand-colored engraving on paper

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Fashionable woman in an ankle-length cerise dress with lace collar, embroidered panels

Fashionable woman in an ankle-length cerise dress with lace collar, embroidered panels, matching sash. Handcoloured lithograph by Fattorini & Crespin after a fashion plate by GR from Alain Thiery's

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Stitch By Stitch, 1920s booklet, a complete dressmaking and tailoring guide for the home

Stitch By Stitch, 1920s booklet, a complete dressmaking and tailoring guide for the home dressmaker from Weldons

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Fashion Plate, Fashionable Morning and Evening Dresses for Lady's Magazine'

Fashion Plate, Fashionable Morning and Evening Dresses for Lady's Magazine'. England, London, January 1813
Fashion Plate, Fashionable Morning and Evening Dresses for Lady's Magazine'. England, London, January 1813. Prints; engravings. Hand-colored engraving on paper

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: LArt Des Coloris, 1930s French fashion magazine illustration of brilliantly coloured elegant gowns

LArt Des Coloris, 1930s French fashion magazine illustration of brilliantly coloured elegant gowns by Chantal

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: French woman wearing the fashion of March 1792

French woman wearing the fashion of March 1792 French woman wearing the fashion of March 1792. She wears a bonnet with a cockade of feathers, full wig, large fichu (neckerchief)

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Day dress with short spencer jacket, ca. 1798, for a fashion plate engraving

Day dress with short spencer jacket, ca. 1798, for a fashion plate engraving (to be published in Vienna?).. circa 1798. 1798-spencer-sketch

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Fashion Plate (Fashionable Walking Dresses in Dec. 1807) M.86.266.61

Fashion Plate (Fashionable Walking Dresses in Dec. 1807) M.86.266.61

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: 6 Fashion Plate Manteau 1823

6 Fashion Plate Manteau 1823

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: French gentleman with wide-brim top hat, riding coat with velvet collar

French gentleman with wide-brim top hat, riding coat with velvet collar, grey American-style trousers, boots, holding a riding crop

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Style dresses in taffetas. Fichu, sleeve and skirt garniture formed of flounces

Style dresses in taffetas. Fichu, sleeve and skirt garniture formed of flounces, edged with cered ribbon, corselet belt with back bow of contrasting taffetas 12

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: fashion, 1950s, clothes, clothing, men's fashion, two men with traditional coats

fashion, 1950s, clothes, clothing, men's fashion, two men with traditional coats
fashion, 1950s, clothes, clothing, men's fashion, two men with traditional coats, illustration from: "Trachtenmodelle fuer Damen und Herren", No

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Two-piece suit: jacket of dark brown velvet with fur trim, chestnut satin cloth skirt

Two-piece suit: jacket of dark brown velvet with fur trim, chestnut satin cloth skirt. Ensemble elegant: Jaquette de velours fonce. Robe en drap satin

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: fashion, 1950s, catalogue fashion, Bader catalogue, summer edition, Pforzheim, Germany, 1958

fashion, 1950s, catalogue fashion, Bader catalogue, summer edition, Pforzheim, Germany, 1958, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Jacket Frocks 1940 magazine spread on wartime chic on the Home Front as the ladies look smart

Jacket Frocks 1940 magazine spread on wartime chic on the Home Front as the ladies look smart

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Fashionable women in cloche hats and fur scarves. Mink scarf with heads and tails 93a, ermine 94

Fashionable women in cloche hats and fur scarves. Mink scarf with heads and tails 93a, ermine 94, 95, 96, mink 97, moleskin 99, and necktie in beaver and ermine 98

Background imageEras of Dressing Collection: Fashion plate for girl's (aged 3 to 6 years old)dresses 1888

Fashion plate for girl's (aged 3 to 6 years old)dresses 1888
Fashion plate for girl's (aged 3 to 6 years old)dresses 1888 Fashion plate for girl's (aged 3 to 6 years old)dresses 1888 Lithograph Issued as supplement to The Young Ladies Journal September 1888



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