The Beverley Birks Couture Collection is one of the world's largest collections of haute couture.
In addition, included in the collection are some 500 accessories; hats, handbags, boots and shoes. Also, there are examples of plates from the Journal des Dames et des Modes an early 19th Century collection of fashion prints. A facsimile copy printed in color can be ordered from us.
Thumbnail pictures of examples of some of the principal designers represented in the collection are shown on the following pages. You can see larger pictures by clicking on the thumbnail sketch.
Also, a partial Database of the collection can be accessed. The database contains about 1,000 entries and some 800 images. The database is being continuously updated and changed but the data in some fields and records are not yet available.
Photographs of many of the pieces are available for license. Some of the pieces are for sale and you can enquire from us. For prices of photographs and to obtain further information, please see the Request Page.
Examples of the work of some of the principal couturiers in the collection can be seen by accessing the following pages catelogued by the country where they worked.