V&A Museum - Moda i tekstylia

Le Paysage Romantique, depicting a House of Worth outfit, by Bernard Boutet de Monvel (1881-1949), from Gazette du Bon Ton, published by Librairie Cen...

L' Epousee Aux Dentelles, depicting a House of Worth wedding dress, by Alex Rozervriski, from Gazette du Bon Ton, published by Librairie Centrale des...

Two fashionable women with afternoon dress and backless dress, by Enrico Sacchetti (1877-1967). Watercolour. Paris, France, 1913.

Mantle, by Jean-Philippe Worth (1856-1926), for House of Worth. Silk. Paris, France, c.1909.

Embossed ensemble, by Biba. Velvet and nylon. London, UK, 1971.

Design for a woven silk. Bodycolour. Lyon, France, c.1770.

Lace with design of irises, by Georges Robert, retailed by House of Worth. Bobbin lace. Normandy, France, 1899.

Men's Oxford lace-up shoes, by Coxton Shoe Co. Ltd. Canvas and leather. Rushden, Northamptonshire, c.1925.

Evening coat, by Biba. Wool and cotton. London, UK, c.1970.

Evening coat, by Biba. Wool and cotton. London, UK, c.1970.

Le Jour et la Nuit, by George Barbier (1882-1932). Engraving. France, 1922-25.

Textil design with a floral pattern, from a book containing swatches of silk. Silk. Lyon, France, c.1763.

Dress fabric with a floral pattern, from a book containing swatches of silk. Silk. Lyon, France, c.1763.

Model wearing girdle with suspender belt, photo John French (1907-66). Photograph. London, UK, 1960s.

Dress with stripes, by Biba. Cotton. London, UK, c.1970.

Dress with stripes, by Biba. Cotton. London, UK, c.1970.

Evening coat, by Liberty & Co. Silk. London, UK, 1905-1910.

Leopard spot coat, by Biba. Cotton. London, UK, 1970.

Peacock Garden, by Walter Crane (1845-1915), produced by Jeffrey & Co. Print. England, 1889.

Field Flowers, furnishing fabric, retailed by Liberty & Co. Printed cotton. London, England, c.1910.

Clover, furnishing fabric, retailed by Liberty & Co. Printed cotton. London, England, 1906-09.

Les Premi??res Roses, depicting two House of Worth outfits, from Gazette du Bon Ton, published by Librairie Centrale des Beaux-Arts. Print. Paris, Fra...

Robe with a design of a deer in roundels and flower scrolls. Silk. China, c.1600.

Quilted bed-cover with large palmettes and flowers. Cotton. Coromandel Coast, India, c.1725-50.

Draped jersey evening dress, by Biba. Cotton. London, UK, c.1973.

Draped jersey evening dress, by Biba. Cotton. London, UK, c.1973.

Mini-dress with gathered sleeves, by Biba. Cotton. London, UK, 1969.

Dress with paisley pattern, by Biba. Wool and cotton. UK, 1971.

Skirt and top, by Biba. Imitation linen. UK, 1968.

Necklace with Wedgwood medallions. Jasperware. England, 17th-19th century.

Pendant, by Lucien Gautrait (1865-1937). Gold decorated with plique-??-jour enamel and set with rose- and brilliant-cut diamonds, opals and emeralds w...

Thumb ring. White jade, rubies, emeralds and gold. India, Mughal period, 17th century.

Child's kimono with a design of irises and ducks. Cotton. Shuri, Japan, late 19th century.

Page from Floral Designs for Textiles. Print. India, late 18th century.

Page from Floral Designs for Textiles. Print. India, late 18th century.

Sack back dress with floral pattern. Silk. England, c.1760.

Textile design with flowers. Silk. China, c.1850.

Textil design with a floral pattern, from a book containing swatches of silk. Silk. Lyon, France, 1760-64.

Woman's coat, detail, from an evening ensemble called Sybille, by Jeanne Paquin (1869-1936). Wool. Paris, France, 1907.

Woman's summer washing dress, detail of collar, by Mascotte Fashion House. Cotton. London, England, c.1910-12.

Chinoiserie-style design of roses, oriental women and children playing. Cotton. England, mid-19th century.

Platform sandals, designed by Emma of London for Biba. Lurex. UK, c.1972-73.

Panel with flowers, blossoms and foliage. Hand-painted silk. China, Qing dynasty, late 18th century.

Design for a Dress with Train, detail of the bottom section, by Charles Condor (1868-1909). Silk. England, late 19th century.

Detail of a man's cloak. Cashmere embroidered with silk thread. Kashmir, India, 1850-60.

Panel with peonies and leaves and stems. Silk satin with coloured silk embroidery. China, 1900-30.

The Love Cup pendant, by Phoebe Anna Traquair (1852-1936). Painted enamel and gold. Edinburgh, Scotland, 1907.

Tiara comb, by Ren?? Lalique. Horn and glass. Paris, France, 1903-4.

Woman's court shoes, right shoe by Alan McAfee and left Hook Knowles & Co. Leather, suede. Britain, c.1900.

Delphos evening gown, detail, by Mariano Fortuny (1871-1949). Silk. Venice, Italy, 1909-20.