19002-1940s

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Image: LATEST LONDON FASHIONS: A DAINTY AFTERNOON FROCK

LATEST LONDON FASHIONS: A DAINTY AFTERNOON FROCK

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Image: LATEST LONDON FASHIONS: SOME SMART SHIRTS IN LINEN AND CAMBRIC

LATEST LONDON FASHIONS: SOME SMART SHIRTS IN LINEN AND CAMBRIC

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Image: LATEST LONDON FASHIONS: A CHARMING AFTERNOON GOWN IN EMBROIDERED MUSLIN

LATEST LONDON FASHIONS: A CHARMING AFTERNOON GOWN IN EMBROIDERED MUSLIN

Auckland Libraries

Image: LATEST LONDON FASHIONS: A DAINTY SUMMER FROCK OF PINK SILK

LATEST LONDON FASHIONS: A DAINTY SUMMER FROCK OF PINK SILK

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Image: LATEST LONDON FASHION: A CHARMING COSTUME FOR THE AUTUMN RACES

LATEST LONDON FASHION: A CHARMING COSTUME FOR THE AUTUMN RACES

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Image: LATEST LONDON FASHION: A PRETTY ARRANGEMENT OF BLACK OVER WHITE

LATEST LONDON FASHION: A PRETTY ARRANGEMENT OF BLACK OVER WHITE

Auckland Libraries

Image: A BECOMING MILITARY FASHION.—,4 delightful hat fashion obviously inspired by the'plumed hat of a field marshal, -with- a military style cape to match. This fashion was seen at a recent hunt meeting at' Cheltenham, England (Evening Post, 04 April 1936)

A BECOMING MILITARY FASHION.—,4 delightful hat fashion obviously inspired by the'plumed hat of a field marshal, -with- a military style cape to mat...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: WHAT FASHION IS COMING TO: AN EXAMPLE OF THE NEWEST THING IN PARIS HATS

WHAT FASHION IS COMING TO: AN EXAMPLE OF THE NEWEST THING IN PARIS HATS

Auckland Libraries

Image: LATEST LONDON FASHIONS: A STYLISH MUSLIN GOWN, TRIMMED WITH RUCHES OF THE SAME; TAFFETAS WAISTBAND

LATEST LONDON FASHIONS: A STYLISH MUSLIN GOWN, TRIMMED WITH RUCHES OF THE SAME; TAFFETAS WAISTBAND

Auckland Libraries

Image: A ' striking fashion which attracted considerable attention at a recent English race meeting. (Evening Post, 18 July 1938)

A ' striking fashion which attracted considerable attention at a recent English race meeting. (Evening Post, 18 July 1938)

National Library of New Zealand

Image: A hat fashion seen at Henley Regatta, England, on July 3. (Evening Post, 22 September 1937)

A hat fashion seen at Henley Regatta, England, on July 3. (Evening Post, 22 September 1937)

National Library of New Zealand

Image: LATEST LONDON FASHIONS: A CHARMING SUMMER FROCK OF PINK SILK OR SEVERAL COLOURS

LATEST LONDON FASHIONS: A CHARMING SUMMER FROCK OF PINK SILK OR SEVERAL COLOURS

Auckland Libraries

Image: LATEST LONDON FASHIONS: A VERY SMART AND STYLISH NEW GOWN FOR THE SUMMER RACES

LATEST LONDON FASHIONS: A VERY SMART AND STYLISH NEW GOWN FOR THE SUMMER RACES

Auckland Libraries

Image: Sport and General" Photo. A striking fashion seen an the course at Royal Ascot, where the smart dresses play an important role in the world of fashion. (Evening Post, 10 July 1937)

Sport and General" Photo. A striking fashion seen an the course at Royal Ascot, where the smart dresses play an important role in the world of fash...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: A LONDON WINTER FASHION A lovely sealskin coat trimmed with nutria beaver, showing the fashion able long roll collar, and worn with the popular tight-fitting fur felt hat, (Evening Post, 09 July 1927)

A LONDON WINTER FASHION A lovely sealskin coat trimmed with nutria beaver, showing the fashion able long roll collar, and worn with the popular tig...

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Image: FASHION'S ELEGANCE.—A model of ivhite baku,-enriched with an abbreviated veil, eire ribbon, and Mercury ivings. The design is from the fashion house ojf Messrs, MarsJ^l^a^iST^^gve^Lgrdgn. (Evening Post, 20 July 1935)

FASHION'S ELEGANCE.—A model of ivhite baku,-enriched with an abbreviated veil, eire ribbon, and Mercury ivings. The design is from the fashion hous...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: The redingote, or edge-10-edge coat, is a popular fashion in contrasting colours. Red over black is a great favourite. (Evening Post, 03 July 1937)

The redingote, or edge-10-edge coat, is a popular fashion in contrasting colours. Red over black is a great favourite. (Evening Post, 03 July 1937)

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Dally Mirror," Photo. A CHARMING HAT. Made of black tulle with embroidery in black straw to provide artistic decoration on its scolloped brim. It is from the fashion house of Reslaw, London. (Evening Post, 22 June 1929)

Dally Mirror," Photo. A CHARMING HAT. Made of black tulle with embroidery in black straw to provide artistic decoration on its scolloped brim. It i...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: CHINESE INSPIRATION JN MILLINERY.Â—This smart model in. bind; frit, from a Paris fashion house, resembles a mnnrfririn's hat. It is trimmed with a huge cock's feather. (Evening Post, 04 January 1936)

CHINESE INSPIRATION JN MILLINERY.Â—This smart model in. bind; frit, from a Paris fashion house, resembles a mnnrfririn's hat. It is trimmed with a ...

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Image: Sport and General" Photo. BACK TO THE PINAFORE STYLE.—A delightful ingenue style, a pinafore frock in brown and orange printed crepe, with cream georgette and lace blouse. Designed by the London Fashions Group. (Evening Post, 23 April 1932)

Sport and General" Photo. BACK TO THE PINAFORE STYLE.—A delightful ingenue style, a pinafore frock in brown and orange printed crepe, with cream ge...

National Library of New Zealand

$Image: A DELIGHTFUL MODEL.Â—BIue frieze ex-presses this "highwayman's" coat' featuring the new double rever. The collar and sleeves are with contrast border. \The design is from the London Fashions Group. (Evening Post, 07 May 1932)$

A DELIGHTFUL MODEL.Â—BIue frieze ex-presses this "highwayman's" coat' featuring the new double rever. The collar and sleeves are with contrast bord...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: A DISTINCTIVE CREATlON.—Fashioned of British cloth of gold, this delightful Reveille (London) evening coat, with its classically moulded lines, creates a most distinctive effect. (Evening Post, 08 December 1934)

A DISTINCTIVE CREATlON.—Fashioned of British cloth of gold, this delightful Reveille (London) evening coat, with its classically moulded lines, cre...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Becoming new model with fashion' able swing skirt and draped neckline inset. Suitable for fine woollen or silk materials. Very smart in black with gold ornament at waistline. (Evening Post, 20 August 1938)

Becoming new model with fashion' able swing skirt and draped neckline inset. Suitable for fine woollen or silk materials. Very smart in black with ...

National Library of New Zealand