Laura Ashley Holiday 1994, page 9: Babywale skirt, Victorian blouse, petticoat.

Liz Jones bought a purple smock as her first item from Laura Ashley as a teenager in the 1970s. She reveals highlights as the British brand's homeware returns online and in select Next stores.

With her floral-print dresses and housewares, the British designer created a romantic and instantly recognizable aesthetic that, decades later, is inspiring a wide range of dressers and brands.

Spring 1995 matching mother and daughter dresses

First page of the Spring/Summer Laura Ashley 1983 Catalog -- swiss dot voile blouse with swiss lace.

We Are Welcoming The Season of Thanks By Offering Gratitude Family has always been important to Laura Ashley. In 1953, husband and wife Laura and Bernard Ashley created their company at their kitchen table where they started printing fabric. As their success and family grew, Laura and Bernard made sure Laura Ashley was a family […]