Exploring the Vast Vintage Fashion Collection of Vogue’s Hamish Bowles Inline

  • Pierre Balmain sequined tulle ball gown with painted velvet pheasant feathers SpringSummer 1961.
    Photographed by Fiona Golfar.
    1/22

    Pierre Balmain sequined tulle ball gown with painted velvet pheasant feathers, Spring/Summer 1961.

  • Yours truly examines the three layers of duchess satin petticoats in Valentinos haute couture gown of FallWinter 1987....
    Photographed by Fiona Golfar
    2/22

    Yours truly examines the three layers of duchess satin petticoats in Valentino’s haute couture gown of Fall/Winter 1987. The petticoats pick out the colors in the draped chiffon “zebra” bodice.

  • Yours truly in the dressing room behind an Yves Saint Laurent couture Abraham printed organza blouse and gypsy scarf and...
    Photographed by Fiona Golfar
    3/22

    Yours truly in the dressing room, behind an Yves Saint Laurent couture Abraham printed organza blouse and gypsy scarf, and Brossin de Mere patchwork silk skirt, Spring/Summer 1969.

  • Jeanne Lanvin black taffeta robe de style FallWinter 1926 and Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel beaded georgette evening dress...
    Photographed by Jennifer Y. Park
    4/22

    Jeanne Lanvin black taffeta robe de style, Fall/Winter 1926 (left) and Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel beaded georgette evening dress, Spring/Summer 1926 (right).

  • Yours truly with Yves Saint Laurents haute couture Chinese yellow silk faille opera coat FallWinter 1983.
    Photographed by Jennifer Y. Park
    5/22

    Yours truly with Yves Saint Laurent’s haute couture Chinese yellow silk faille opera coat, Fall/Winter 1983.