#FridayFrocks - #Chiffon and lace wedding dress, c.1916, trimmed with imitation orange blossom. A popular flower for brides, it symbolises eternal love, purity and fertility.
August 22, 2025 at 6:10 AM
#FridayFrocks - #Chiffon and lace wedding dress, c.1916, trimmed with imitation orange blossom. A popular flower for brides, it symbolises eternal love, purity and fertility.
#FridayFrocks This evening gown, c.1927–28, is heavily decorated with #Beadwork, making a dazzling overall impression. Loose lines of bugle beads have been caught in at regular intervals to create a tiered, festooned effect. #ArtDeco #1920s
May 15, 2026 at 6:10 AM
#FridayFrocks This evening gown, c.1927–28, is heavily decorated with #Beadwork, making a dazzling overall impression. Loose lines of bugle beads have been caught in at regular intervals to create a tiered, festooned effect. #ArtDeco #1920s
#FridayFrocks #Beadwork A glittering evening gown c.1926 – 27, features embroidered paste bead decoration in the form of bows on a satin background. #Fashion #1920s #Dress #Flappers #RoaringTwenties
May 29, 2026 at 6:10 AM
#FridayFrocks #Beadwork A glittering evening gown c.1926 – 27, features embroidered paste bead decoration in the form of bows on a satin background. #Fashion #1920s #Dress #Flappers #RoaringTwenties
#FridayFrocks - Our brand-new fashion exhibition, entitled ‘Marriage à la Mode’, is now open! See wedding dresses from the 1780s to 1980s, including this lovely gown, c.1843 – 48. Ends 5.09.26 #MarriageALaMode #WeddingDresses #Bridalwear
September 12, 2025 at 6:10 AM
#FridayFrocks - Our brand-new fashion exhibition, entitled ‘Marriage à la Mode’, is now open! See wedding dresses from the 1780s to 1980s, including this lovely gown, c.1843 – 48. Ends 5.09.26 #MarriageALaMode #WeddingDresses #Bridalwear
#FridayFrocks – #Green printed cotton dress, c.1860. The colour comes from a man-made dye. The skirt would have been supported by a crinoline cage.
October 10, 2025 at 6:10 AM
#FridayFrocks – #Green printed cotton dress, c.1860. The colour comes from a man-made dye. The skirt would have been supported by a crinoline cage.
#FridayFrocks #Chiffon – c.1953 – 57, and made from the palest pink silk chiffon, this softly draped couture gown by Lanvin-Castillo is a beautifully elegant, feminine garment.
August 1, 2025 at 6:10 AM
#FridayFrocks #Chiffon – c.1953 – 57, and made from the palest pink silk chiffon, this softly draped couture gown by Lanvin-Castillo is a beautifully elegant, feminine garment.
#FridayFrocks – #SparkleAndShine. This is a typically romantic silk tulle gown of the late 1930s. Black and white Hollywood films added glamour and interest by using glittery, shiny fabrics. These made their way into actual wardrobes as people mimicked their silver screen idols.
December 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
#FridayFrocks – #SparkleAndShine. This is a typically romantic silk tulle gown of the late 1930s. Black and white Hollywood films added glamour and interest by using glittery, shiny fabrics. These made their way into actual wardrobes as people mimicked their silver screen idols.
#FridayFrocks #SpringIntoAction Walking Dress, c.1870–73. It’s made from linen with chain stitch embroidery. The skirt was worn ankle-length and has no train. Unlike regular day wear of the period, it’s washable.
April 25, 2025 at 6:10 AM
#FridayFrocks #SpringIntoAction Walking Dress, c.1870–73. It’s made from linen with chain stitch embroidery. The skirt was worn ankle-length and has no train. Unlike regular day wear of the period, it’s washable.
#FridayFrocks – Spotted nylon #Chiffon has been used in this summer day dress, c.1960. The acetate lining has also been printed with black spots which overlap with those on the chiffon creating an interesting, blurred effect.
August 8, 2025 at 6:10 AM
#FridayFrocks – Spotted nylon #Chiffon has been used in this summer day dress, c.1960. The acetate lining has also been printed with black spots which overlap with those on the chiffon creating an interesting, blurred effect.
#FridayFrocks #SpringFlowers: A man’s waistcoat, c.1775–80 of fresh green silk satin with floral embroidery in tambour-work and satin stitch. This waistcoat may once have formed part of a three-piece suit.
March 6, 2026 at 7:10 AM
#FridayFrocks #SpringFlowers: A man’s waistcoat, c.1775–80 of fresh green silk satin with floral embroidery in tambour-work and satin stitch. This waistcoat may once have formed part of a three-piece suit.
#FridayFrocks - Ball gown, c.1900–02, designed by Madame Clapham, Court Dressmaker. It is hand embroidered with silk, metallic thread and glass #Beadwork embroidery. #Fashion #Edwardian #Dress #BallGown
May 22, 2026 at 6:10 AM
#FridayFrocks - Ball gown, c.1900–02, designed by Madame Clapham, Court Dressmaker. It is hand embroidered with silk, metallic thread and glass #Beadwork embroidery. #Fashion #Edwardian #Dress #BallGown
#FridayFrocks #SparkleAndShine: State gown once worn by HM Queen Mary. This was one of a number of similar gowns she owned, incorporating Indian brocades beautifully embellished with sumptuous beadwork and lace.
December 26, 2025 at 7:10 AM
#FridayFrocks #SparkleAndShine: State gown once worn by HM Queen Mary. This was one of a number of similar gowns she owned, incorporating Indian brocades beautifully embellished with sumptuous beadwork and lace.
#FridayFrocks: #Cotton organza day dress, c.1868. It is edged with white cotton frills, cleverly printed with a lace pattern. From a distance this resembles real lace and was an economical way of achieving a fashionable lacy effect.
July 25, 2025 at 6:10 AM
#FridayFrocks: #Cotton organza day dress, c.1868. It is edged with white cotton frills, cleverly printed with a lace pattern. From a distance this resembles real lace and was an economical way of achieving a fashionable lacy effect.
#FridayFrocks #Cotton. ‘Seaside Walking Dress’ from c.1916-20. A cotton ensemble consisting of a dress with separate weighted tunic. The simple decoration, sailor-collar and nautical-style stripes are typical of seaside wear.
July 4, 2025 at 6:10 AM
#FridayFrocks #Cotton. ‘Seaside Walking Dress’ from c.1916-20. A cotton ensemble consisting of a dress with separate weighted tunic. The simple decoration, sailor-collar and nautical-style stripes are typical of seaside wear.
#FridayFrocks #SensationalSilks: Evening gown, c.1818–24, made from semi-transparent silk gauze. A replica silk under-dress shimmers through the fabric. See it in our current #Regency fashion exhibition: ‘High Waists to Romantic Tastes’. On until 30.08.25.
June 20, 2025 at 6:10 AM
#FridayFrocks #SensationalSilks: Evening gown, c.1818–24, made from semi-transparent silk gauze. A replica silk under-dress shimmers through the fabric. See it in our current #Regency fashion exhibition: ‘High Waists to Romantic Tastes’. On until 30.08.25.
#FridayFrocks #SensationalSilks – A stunning ball gown by the House of #Worth, Winter 1897. The House of Worth was particularly famous for its beautiful silk designs, and this one is no exception.
May 16, 2025 at 6:10 AM
#FridayFrocks #SensationalSilks – A stunning ball gown by the House of #Worth, Winter 1897. The House of Worth was particularly famous for its beautiful silk designs, and this one is no exception.
#FridayFrocks #SpringIntoAction: Here’s a garment that would be very suitable for the lovely warm weather we’re currently experiencing here in the UK. This wonderful pair of cotton Beach pyjamas date from c.1933 – 1938.
May 2, 2025 at 6:10 AM
#FridayFrocks #SpringIntoAction: Here’s a garment that would be very suitable for the lovely warm weather we’re currently experiencing here in the UK. This wonderful pair of cotton Beach pyjamas date from c.1933 – 1938.
#FridayFrocks - Evening gown by Jean Varon, c.1971 – 74, of #Green nylon chiffon, with rose-pink lining. Influential British designer John Bates (1935 - 2022), launched the Jean Varon label in 1960.
October 24, 2025 at 6:10 AM
#FridayFrocks - Evening gown by Jean Varon, c.1971 – 74, of #Green nylon chiffon, with rose-pink lining. Influential British designer John Bates (1935 - 2022), launched the Jean Varon label in 1960.
#FridayFrocks - Summer afternoon ensemble, c.1928: a dress and matching yoked cape with long streamers of silk #Chiffon. Note how the dressmaker has skilfully trimmed the chiffon around the pattern at the skirt hem.
August 29, 2025 at 6:10 AM
#FridayFrocks - Summer afternoon ensemble, c.1928: a dress and matching yoked cape with long streamers of silk #Chiffon. Note how the dressmaker has skilfully trimmed the chiffon around the pattern at the skirt hem.
#FridayFrocks #SparkleAndShine – A silver lamé jacket, c.1925 – 30, trimmed with marabou feathers. Though seen in eveningwear, lamé also found its way into bridalwear, as seen in this 1920s silver lamé wedding dress.
December 12, 2025 at 7:10 AM
#FridayFrocks #SparkleAndShine – A silver lamé jacket, c.1925 – 30, trimmed with marabou feathers. Though seen in eveningwear, lamé also found its way into bridalwear, as seen in this 1920s silver lamé wedding dress.
#FridayFrocks – For the next few weeks we will be focusing on some important items from our #Underwear collection. This pair of half-boned stays, c.1785 – 1788 is made from brown cotton and lined with linen, they are boned with whalebone.
November 14, 2025 at 7:10 AM
#FridayFrocks – For the next few weeks we will be focusing on some important items from our #Underwear collection. This pair of half-boned stays, c.1785 – 1788 is made from brown cotton and lined with linen, they are boned with whalebone.
#FridayFrocks #Flounces. Rayon evening gown, c.1946 – 1947. It has a deep flounce or peplum. A stylish piece, it perhaps owes more to the fashions of the late 1930s than to the post-war period.
January 30, 2026 at 7:10 AM
#FridayFrocks #Flounces. Rayon evening gown, c.1946 – 1947. It has a deep flounce or peplum. A stylish piece, it perhaps owes more to the fashions of the late 1930s than to the post-war period.
#FridayFrocks – #SensationalSilks - a day dress, c.1845 – 1850. This one-piece day dress is made from shot silk, woven using pink horizontal (weft) threads and blue vertical (warp) threads. The result is something which was known as ‘changeable silk’.
June 6, 2025 at 6:10 AM
#FridayFrocks – #SensationalSilks - a day dress, c.1845 – 1850. This one-piece day dress is made from shot silk, woven using pink horizontal (weft) threads and blue vertical (warp) threads. The result is something which was known as ‘changeable silk’.
#FridayFrocks – Today we’re celebrating the 80th anniversary of VJ Day and focusing on the 1940s. This evening gown was produced in 1946. It is made from ‘parachute silk’ - actually a nylon fabric, which was readily available off-ration soon after the war ended. #VJ80
August 15, 2025 at 6:10 AM
#FridayFrocks – Today we’re celebrating the 80th anniversary of VJ Day and focusing on the 1940s. This evening gown was produced in 1946. It is made from ‘parachute silk’ - actually a nylon fabric, which was readily available off-ration soon after the war ended. #VJ80
#FridayFrocks – Continuing with #Underwear, From the mid-1850s to the late 1860s, crinoline cages were widely adopted. This example is narrow in circumference, as it dates from the later 1860s when the fashionable silhouette changed.
November 21, 2025 at 7:10 AM
#FridayFrocks – Continuing with #Underwear, From the mid-1850s to the late 1860s, crinoline cages were widely adopted. This example is narrow in circumference, as it dates from the later 1860s when the fashionable silhouette changed.