Horrockses Fashions

This Horrockses Fashions’ cotton evening dress has an hourglass silhouette, asymmetrical shoulder strap and back bodice ruching with dramatic sweeping drapery at the back. It shows Horrockses Fashions designers technical know-how and handling of bulk and shaping. This garment speak to a broader mid-century tendency to reinterpret historical silhouettes, drawing a visual connection to the elaborate drapery of the eighteenth-century robe à la française, with its flowing back pleats and structured grace.

This Horrockses Fashions’ cotton evening dress has an hourglass silhouette, asymmetrical shoulder strap and back bodice ruching with dramatic sweeping drapery at the back. It shows Horrockses Fashions designers technical know-how and handling of bulk and shaping. This garment speak to a broader mid-century tendency to reinterpret historical silhouettes, drawing a visual connection to the elaborate drapery of the eighteenth-century robe à la française, with its flowing back pleats and structured grace.

This Horrockses Fashions’ cotton evening dress has an hourglass silhouette, asymmetrical shoulder strap and back bodice ruching with dramatic sweeping drapery at the back. It shows Horrockses Fashions designers technical know-how and handling of bulk and shaping. This garment speak to a broader mid-century tendency to reinterpret historical silhouettes, drawing a visual connection to the elaborate drapery of the eighteenth-century robe à la française, with its flowing back pleats and structured grace.

This wedding ensemble appeared in British Vogue, May 1951. Designed in cotton by Horrockses Fashions head designer John Tullis, the dress gave brides a cool alternative to silk for a summer wedding.

The simple but elegant silhouette of the dress is enhanced by broderie anglaise embroidery around the collar and cuffs of the jacket. The dress also features pockets, perfect for carrying a handkerchief to wipe away tears of joy on your special day!

The ensemble was worn by Linda Faragher (née Sanderson) on her wedding day to Ben Faragher on 30th June 1951 in Berwick upon Tweed. It is possible that Linda saw the dress in Vogue magazine and said ‘Yes, to the dress!’.

This wedding ensemble appeared in British Vogue, May 1951. Designed in cotton by Horrockses Fashions head designer John Tullis, the dress gave brides a cool alternative to silk for a summer wedding.

The simple but elegant silhouette of the dress is enhanced by broderie anglaise embroidery around the collar and cuffs of the jacket. The dress also features pockets, perfect for carrying a handkerchief to wipe away tears of joy on your special day!

The ensemble was worn by Linda Faragher (née Sanderson) on her wedding day to Ben Faragher on 30th June 1951 in Berwick upon Tweed. It is possible that Linda saw the dress in Vogue magazine and said ‘Yes, to the dress!’.

This wedding ensemble appeared in British Vogue, May 1951. Designed in cotton by Horrockses Fashions head designer John Tullis, the dress gave brides a cool alternative to silk for a summer wedding.

The simple but elegant silhouette of the dress is enhanced by broderie anglaise embroidery around the collar and cuffs of the jacket. The dress also features pockets, perfect for carrying a handkerchief to wipe away tears of joy on your special day!

The ensemble was worn by Linda Faragher (née Sanderson) on her wedding day to Ben Faragher on 30th June 1951 in Berwick upon Tweed. It is possible that Linda saw the dress in Vogue magazine and said ‘Yes, to the dress!’.

Donated by Wendy Holden in Bamber Bridge, this beautiful summer dress was worn by donors sister Judith in the late 1950s. Judith had 2 Horrockses dresses both purchased from Nottingham House, the only official retailer of Horrockses Fashions in Preston. Judith wore both her Horrockses fashions dresses whilst at Teacher Training College in Leeds. The family lived in Longridge.

Donated by Wendy Holden in Bamber Bridge, this beautiful summer dress was worn by donors sister Judith in the late 1950s. Judith had 2 Horrockses dresses both purchased from Nottingham House, the only official retailer of Horrockses Fashions in Preston. Judith wore both her Horrockses fashions dresses whilst at Teacher Training College in Leeds. The family lived in Longridge.

Donated by Wendy Holden in Bamber Bridge, this beautiful summer dress was worn by donors sister Judith in the late 1950s. Judith had 2 Horrockses dresses both purchased from Nottingham House, the only official retailer of Horrockses Fashions in Preston. Judith wore both her Horrockses fashions dresses whilst at Teacher Training College in Leeds. The family lived in Longridge.