Extravagant English Catwalk Show (1956) | Vintage Fashions

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  • This quintissentially English and quite eccentric fashion show almost looks like a night at the opera. This glamorous catwalk show features designs by John Cavanagh, Owen Hartnell, Charles Creed, Digby Moron, Hardy Amies, Cossack, Mattli and Michael Sherard.
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  • @anitaproq3528
    @anitaproq3528 8 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    what a gesture at 2:18 when a model takes off her jacket holding her muff under the left hand and then takes the jacket and muff into the right palm reaching through her back. I watched it several times thought she let it fall. what a trick

    • @OmarLuna1981
      @OmarLuna1981 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      And the quick small short steps complete the picture of a finest, elegant model.

    • @markusmulder_
      @markusmulder_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes! That was perfection 🤩

    • @hermajesty52
      @hermajesty52 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And the beautiful lining on that jacket ….sigh……

    • @karlbroderickmusic
      @karlbroderickmusic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In order pics, even teens look older as u were taken more seriously and respected as an adult and everything was aimed at people who could become a customer, older people.Thats why the models aren't teenagers.

  • @victoriaaguilar266
    @victoriaaguilar266 3 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    First off the models were beautiful and smiled, they were of all ages and glided down runway with grace and beauty. Each one knew how to walk and move in each garment they modeled. . Their makeup and hair were beautifully done, sleek and fashionable. The fashion was exquisite and breathtaking. The models today clog down the run way similar to Jethro, in unfinished rags they model which is suppose to pass for fashion. They wear a scowl on their face, their hair and makeup is ridiculously done and they are anything but beautiful or graceful. Trashy is the new look, I will take these garments and this fashion show, over anything that is strutted out there today and called fashion.

    • @lesleyklotz5149
      @lesleyklotz5149 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Could not agree more!

    • @watercolourferns
      @watercolourferns ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I was with you up till you said today's models aren't beautiful. They are just as beautiful, the problem is how they make them up with looks that are supposed to draw attention to the "garments" but really don't.

    • @Estela_2002
      @Estela_2002 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed!!!

    • @JoJo-fan-right-here
      @JoJo-fan-right-here ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It went from angels gracing us with their presence, to people who look as if they’ve walked right out of the Capitol from The Hunger Games.

    • @dawnelder9046
      @dawnelder9046 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The models today don't wear clothing. They wear freak costumes. Hard too look good .

  • @alinariz7883
    @alinariz7883 10 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    They're all so beautiful and elegant but the last gown the white one is just spectacular!!

    • @rach2909
      @rach2909 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I know! I'm absolutely fawning over that last gown even in 2021!😱😱😱

  • @j9keystone806
    @j9keystone806 8 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I clutched my pearls while watching this.

    • @quester09
      @quester09 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jean Waterhouse I reached for my lorgnette.

  • @missavfree
    @missavfree 9 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    I'd happily wear most of those beautiful outfits.... stunning!

  • @molossergirl2
    @molossergirl2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Wonderful, a bygone era that was so elegant. I was born in 1950 and I still have vivid memories of my mother making me a dirndl skirt which I loved so much. The material was cotton and design beautiful pale apricot roses, I loved it so much. I grew up wearing kitten heels, chisel toed shoes, pencil skirts, twin-sets and shift dresses. I love the 50's fashion!

    • @kat35lulu88
      @kat35lulu88 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And I bet you were both elegant and cute!!!!!

  • @wildflowerwind6941
    @wildflowerwind6941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    A time when the world was more elegant. Just lovely.

  • @scoshi6592
    @scoshi6592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love the narrator’s voice

  • @MrEjidorie
    @MrEjidorie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I was born in Japan in 1956 when this English Catwalk Show was shot. This footage shows how people looked like and felt about beauty at that time. Models` beauty transcends the times indeed. But one thing I feel sad is that many beautiful models in this film are probably gone a long time ago.

  • @lyricpdx
    @lyricpdx 10 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I didn't find this pompous at all. I thought it was lovely! Much more natural than the shows of today...now there's pompous!!!!

    • @OmarLuna1981
      @OmarLuna1981 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You have no idea of what pompous means. You were never there.

    • @susanschaefer325
      @susanschaefer325 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know, he demonstrated it pretty well.

    • @susanbrogan2517
      @susanbrogan2517 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      At least there clothes that are wearable and not silly. Todays fashion shows are to shock you.

  • @ACS402010
    @ACS402010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I was born in the wrong era. Love these outfits so much!

    • @jelly.212
      @jelly.212 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cringe

    • @rachelmariasnow88
      @rachelmariasnow88 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too . I love winters, I get to dress classier and wear beautiful coats. I absolutely love it.

    • @exposingcelebs3357
      @exposingcelebs3357 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same thing here

    • @alantes
      @alantes 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You can still find outfits like these today.

  • @dorotheasclosetvintage2005
    @dorotheasclosetvintage2005 10 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Adore the "Dear Watson"!

  • @indiechick22
    @indiechick22 12 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    That Hartnell dress with the fox stole is GORGEOUS.

  • @ellielouise6247
    @ellielouise6247 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Absolutely adore the white gown at the end

  • @laneyh2121
    @laneyh2121 10 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    The yellow gown is stunning. And wool chiffon is not heavy.

    • @elderlypoodle9181
      @elderlypoodle9181 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jilker Conway Yes !!! The yellow tipped in sable ?? My favorite but I would settle for faux fur now. It was the best gown in the show.

    • @fredjohn3210
      @fredjohn3210 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello

    • @fredjohn3210
      @fredjohn3210 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How are you doing and how is the weather condition over there??

    • @mellie4174
      @mellie4174 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've never even heard of wool chiffon! I had no idea it could be made from wool

  • @thepearlatelier4256
    @thepearlatelier4256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    how supremely elegant, from the models to the cut and design of the clothes, a far cry from today! thanks goodness it is recorded for posterity.

  • @anm0086
    @anm0086 8 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    As he describes the details of each dress and type of fabric, the haute couture of today seems lazy and uninspired. Think about all the effort and tailoring that goes into making that slit back on the one dress that balloons out in the back yet looks very tailored and sleek in the front. So elegant

    • @caligulalonghbottom2629
      @caligulalonghbottom2629 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      details such as that are very much frequented on todays high fashion. look at Dior which continues to do versions of the new look, Chanel, Giambattista Valli, Valentino, McQueen, etc all make beautiful and highly detailed clothes. You won't find clothes like that at Walmart or Target or even in a catalogue (which probably doesn't exist now...) because most modern people aren't willing to pay for quality fashion, they want it quick, comfortable and cheap. Don't blame the designers because believe me, they would like you to pay for their couture. Keep in mind, everyday women weren't wearing couture Dior and Norman Hartnell in the 1950s...they were wearing lesser quality, cheaper and more simple clothing, albeit a more 'ladylike' design. Fashion was almost uniform like prior to the 70s. Fashion 'rules' were observed. Everyone wore variations of Chanel or Dior as those were the silhouettes of the time. Now, you can wear anything you like. If you want to dress in 1950s style, there are plenty of fashion retailers which can accommodate you...but its going to cost you.

  • @eveolg324
    @eveolg324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    So classic, stylish and elegant - with gloves the necessary accessory.

  • @ponyabouttown4981
    @ponyabouttown4981 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    They take such tiny steps!

  • @cathiiannii
    @cathiiannii 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Amazing elegance and deportment that you never see today!

  • @GrilledChickenRamyun
    @GrilledChickenRamyun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love how fancy and elegant people were back then compare to today we are so lazy 😂nothing but hoodie and shorts

  • @vickytaspartan
    @vickytaspartan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The clothes are so gorgeous and elegant! 😍

  • @SusanRoseArt
    @SusanRoseArt 10 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Pompous? Not really, it's how it was done back then ;) The clothes are beautifully cut and very feminine. The yellow dress is gorgeous. :)

    • @fredjohn3210
      @fredjohn3210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello

    • @fredjohn3210
      @fredjohn3210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How are you doing and how is the weather condition over there??

    • @SusanRoseArt
      @SusanRoseArt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      All good here and at last the leaves are on the trees and the sun is shining 😊

    • @fredjohn3210
      @fredjohn3210 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SusanRoseArt so where are you from?

  • @kaylap3430
    @kaylap3430 10 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I absolutely love most of these dresses. Thank you for posting this show

  • @lizzykay9912
    @lizzykay9912 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really admirre how previous generations used models with more than one size/ shape/ look. It makes the clothes look like something wearable. Also the presenter called the models; mannequins! How cool.

  • @thanaf1045
    @thanaf1045 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dear Watson was a show stopper. I would wear every single one of these beautiful creations

  • @lindabrown7374
    @lindabrown7374 9 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Ah, the fashions of 1956 - the year I was born!

    • @fredjohn3210
      @fredjohn3210 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello

    • @fredjohn3210
      @fredjohn3210 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How are you doing and how is the weather condition over there??

  • @tinamerrill2484
    @tinamerrill2484 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I loved all the fashions, but that last gown is GORGEOUS!!!

  • @mariammohammed1637
    @mariammohammed1637 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    absolutely lovely

  • @elaineglendinning9297
    @elaineglendinning9297 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the second time I have watched this video in the last few months,and although I was only four years at the time of the fashion show I still yearn for the elegance and graceful style of that time. Much better than today. I think Hollywood glamour and stars of that era are better than today's actors.

  • @hejminvan
    @hejminvan 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The two last ones are so beautiful!!

  • @maleficentdiva
    @maleficentdiva 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the last dress the ball gown was beautiful!

  • @guillermoisamit7784
    @guillermoisamit7784 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful dress

  • @superhuman6906
    @superhuman6906 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    5:40 the dress is so gorgeous

  • @AtticAnatomy
    @AtticAnatomy 9 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I LOvE THIS CHANNEL! I could watch it all day!

    • @elderlypoodle9181
      @elderlypoodle9181 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Attic Anatomy I practically have all day !!!! 😄

    • @fredjohn3210
      @fredjohn3210 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello

    • @fredjohn3210
      @fredjohn3210 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How are you doing and how is the weather condition over there??

  • @EricLehner
    @EricLehner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I remember these days first-hand. How we have become a slob culture baffles me.

  • @elaineglendinning9297
    @elaineglendinning9297 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful clothes and models. More inspiring than some fashion shows today. I watched a video showing a Chanel show this year and the models wore waders. Not something I intend to copy but I would try and copy some ideas from this show such as gloves, court shoes and poise.

  • @kitetales
    @kitetales 12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love the voice of the announcer.

  • @edinagaspar722
    @edinagaspar722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That last gown....wow 😍😍😍😍

  • @katemivanosch1480
    @katemivanosch1480 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The last dress is freaking beautiful

  • @RubyOpheliaQuinn
    @RubyOpheliaQuinn 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I loved the second dress and the last one. Absolutely stunning!

  • @sweetpea2839
    @sweetpea2839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved the grey suit Scarb1 . I so loved the back!

  • @kat35lulu88
    @kat35lulu88 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    And there were numerous occasions to wear these lovely creations. Truly a long gone era here briefly.

    • @Lily-ok9lp
      @Lily-ok9lp 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love the aesthetics of the past as much as anyone but nothing is stopping you from making or buying something beautiful and wearing it to somewhere nice there’s no need to romanticise an era known for bigotry.

  • @denisadellinger4543
    @denisadellinger4543 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A total different type of model. Those outfits were all unique. I loved the dress with the buttons up the back. I was born in the fifties. I miss the hat being a necessity. One must wear a hat today to shade your face from the sun.

  • @aliarsenal6136
    @aliarsenal6136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW. Those outfits is so elegant.

  • @lisastgeorge428
    @lisastgeorge428 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love every single outfit. The yellow gown…I want it! Look at these elegant beautiful clothes and then go watch some of the horrible designers looks of today….not all but some make clothes that make me wonder who would wear them.

  • @XOSiren18XO
    @XOSiren18XO 11 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Back when models weren't given clothes that made them look half naked...

  • @subbstevie
    @subbstevie 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    love watching fashion shows my mom and sis were models of the 50-60 era

  • @herrbrucvald6376
    @herrbrucvald6376 8 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Today's shows are too fast. I like the 1950's Paris couture house shows where
    the models slowly walked through small in-house crowds and patrons
    could really 'touch' the clothes with their eyes....

    • @herrbrucvald6376
      @herrbrucvald6376 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +IyaEarthseeds The woman in red @ 4:00 is incredibly chic.....
      (I really wish Elie Saab or someone would stage
      a show like this with the same model movements
      in a smaller venue.....)

  • @paulettenicely
    @paulettenicely 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just beautiful

  • @dannsherstone1037
    @dannsherstone1037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Timeless fashion - you could wear any of these today.

  • @emilymortex
    @emilymortex 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i want to permanently exist within this video.

  • @veerleke
    @veerleke 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    the muff of beaver X)

  • @Mintzik
    @Mintzik 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The City of London (no just London, a technically separate entity with a different mayor and the one most people are familiar with) is still this posh - the Lord Mayor dresses like an 18th century throwback for formal occasions. It's a very exclusive club of ultra-rich people.

  • @hermajesty52
    @hermajesty52 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That yellow hostess dress around 5:00 ♥️♥️♥️. And the next final gown…. Perfection. Back when femininity meant modesty and beauty. Oh….what an ugly crass world we live in now…😢

  • @abelalieljaouahiry560
    @abelalieljaouahiry560 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very nice i couldnt feel it was so old the outfits i see still wearable today

  • @helencavanagh8119
    @helencavanagh8119 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm proud to say John Cavanagh was my second cousin :)

    • @greggnystrom8864
      @greggnystrom8864 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      how cool! I LOVE the older model wearing his red ensemble!

  • @victoriabiel5861
    @victoriabiel5861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It's so nice to see actual women modelling and not sixteen year olds. There used to be grace, charm, and elegance-powerful characteristics that are woefully lacking in today's slum culture. It's time for the tide to turn.

  • @julzlove8591
    @julzlove8591 ปีที่แล้ว

    How lovely!

  • @Ma_Pooh
    @Ma_Pooh ปีที่แล้ว

    What beautiful dresses!!! Bravo!!!!

  • @mr.anta_an5919
    @mr.anta_an5919 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    POMPOUS ! I REALLY DON'T THINK SO. THE BRITISH, IN THIS MATTER ARE ALWAYS A QUIET SORT. I THINK IT WAS RATHER NICE. I WANT EVERYTHING 😉😆.💜

  • @patriciaoreilly8907
    @patriciaoreilly8907 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hartnell . Superb Designer.

  • @hermajesty52
    @hermajesty52 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No exaggerated hip thrusts or strange foot crossovers … just a naturally charming feminine walk. Class!

  • @oanhsanford7241
    @oanhsanford7241 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful dresses love it

  • @mohammedali-zr1zb
    @mohammedali-zr1zb 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful

  • @oldschoolcollodion
    @oldschoolcollodion 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow the red! 😲

  • @acastrohowell
    @acastrohowell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the yellow

  • @ladypinkbagsetc.9116
    @ladypinkbagsetc.9116 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤❤Absolutely Gorgeous!

  • @Pinky-kb2hd
    @Pinky-kb2hd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Women dressed so beautiful and feminine back then....Love it!!!❤

  • @wildflowerwind6941
    @wildflowerwind6941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved them all but the last dress as a wedding dress would be stunning worn today.

  • @or-ren
    @or-ren 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I want it so badly....pretty lady pretty dress..so sweet beautiful..wish i born that time..

  • @acastrohowell
    @acastrohowell 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Class

  • @yseniaterrazas7799
    @yseniaterrazas7799 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thoughs last 2 were pritty cool :)

  • @elderlypoodle9181
    @elderlypoodle9181 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE the mushroom Chiffon 😘

  • @annrogers8129
    @annrogers8129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such beautiful clothes. A more elegant and refined time. Today’s fashion designers appear to actively hate women. Would not be caught dead in today’s couture....

    • @granttommy8257
      @granttommy8257 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      way too much praise for one person haha , but she's really beautiful....

    • @granttommy8257
      @granttommy8257 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you a fashion stylist friend?

  • @HarleyQuinn257
    @HarleyQuinn257 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Same here!

  • @massimosquecco203
    @massimosquecco203 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thumbs up for the scarab line!

  • @niameanspurpose
    @niameanspurpose 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ahhhh the days when elegance, grace and beauty...of all ages were in style.❤

  • @nurmaybooba
    @nurmaybooba 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    lovely and right now I would lik some wool fabric....winter is cold!

  • @lyndioli
    @lyndioli ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, backstage attendants were even fancy 😊

  • @daniellemorris7774
    @daniellemorris7774 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Elegant

  • @mylordslords6134
    @mylordslords6134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ON ONLINE YES ON ONLINE YES YES

  • @cecilyerker
    @cecilyerker 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I think the pompous title refers more to the elites and upper class attendants of the fashion show rather than the models or the clothing.

  • @AmorBesos123
    @AmorBesos123 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fashion❤️♥️💖

  • @globaleye8
    @globaleye8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Blimey looks like the London Mayor is English, whoever would have thunk it ! 🤣

  • @curtisjensen
    @curtisjensen 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    the large muff of beaver complete the picture

  • @bobandvegana4trump140
    @bobandvegana4trump140 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:49 awww

  • @siletsahar
    @siletsahar 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The last one... *----*

  • @yaelrar.4460
    @yaelrar.4460 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This wasn't pompous. The clothes were beautiful. I'd wear all of it.

    • @dls9437
      @dls9437 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who said the show was pompous? I think someone said today's shows are pompous compared to this one. ??

  • @zaker721
    @zaker721 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Imagine, if you will, a world that had never heard the word “twerk”

  • @shoebill181
    @shoebill181 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Elegance, they move with grace and style unlike how the mode ln s walk today like they are wooden puppets out of joint.

  • @quester09
    @quester09 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    😍

  • @janesmith8453
    @janesmith8453 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    A muff of beaver? Enough said!

  • @betenoireindustries
    @betenoireindustries ปีที่แล้ว

    ...*wool* chiffon.
    wild.

  • @queenbeekeeper
    @queenbeekeeper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Blimey! The mayor is called Cuthbert! Is the one human on the planet at the moment called Cuthbert? I think not!

  • @TRaoomz
    @TRaoomz 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    i know someone in this video she was fashion model >Dovima

  • @nicoleburgon5773
    @nicoleburgon5773 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    @funincluded I heard it too. I don't know, maybe it wasn't such a swear back then? Lol I don't know.

    • @Patrick3183
      @Patrick3183 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      The word is "hall".

  • @agoroyagoroy517
    @agoroyagoroy517 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The military walk oh yea

  • @matthewk2175
    @matthewk2175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That last lady looked like Anne Hathaway

  • @singalonga123
    @singalonga123 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those woollen ball gowns must have weighed a ton!