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MPX5155381: Bride' in gown of Leather: What did the bride wear? The inevitable question got a surprising answer at a fashion show in London yesterday (8-5-62). The "bride" model girl Caroline Russell, wore a slim tiered dress made of white leather which the makers, Paul Blanche, expect to sell for about £100 a time. May 1962 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5155579: Skiffle King Lonnie Donegan, might sing about his old man being a dustman. But today experts decided that Lonnie himself was a very smart man. He has just been presented with an award for being one of Britain's ten best dressed men. The award was presented by the Wholesale Clothing Manufacturers Federation, Monday 4th July 1960 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5155361: Clothing Fashion Beachwear: Gloria Martin wearing "Puritan Maid" Ladies Swimsuit Designer - R.S. Andain-Holt, N.R.D., F.R.S.A., F.C.I. Material - Nylon Mesh from John Heathcoat & Co. Ltd. Appliqu of Lurex Jersey from Dow Chemicals Ltd. The high neck, sleeves and trunks show a return to the modest line of the early 1920Õs but the decorative appliqu brightens the otherwise plainness of the suit. Gloves by Mrs. Cornelia James, in the same materials as the swim suit. Puritan Hat by Mr. Anonymous, in the same materials as the swim suit, to complete the ensemble. The whole a very practical outfit for surf riding. The garment made in the research department of Singer Sewing Machine Co. Ltd., by courtesy of Mr. Charles Pitt. November 1964 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5155370: The Duke and the debs went to a fashion show yesterday (Monday 13-4-64). The Duke of Bedford to compare it. The debs, 17-year-old-Jessica Kitson (left), to model that long white lace evening gown, "Pavilion de la Cascade, and Frances Taylor modelling "Yachting", navy pantaloons with a wine silk blouse, and white with navy stripe wool cardigan jacket. The occasion was the big annual Berkeley Debutante Dress Show in London's West End, which raises money for the N.S.P.C.C. April 1964 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images