. The story of Paul Poiret is one of a working class son, who used his natural charisma to gain entry into some of the most exclusive ateliers in Paris and eventually became one of the twentieth ce…
Oh, you KNOW Barbie made it to the list!
Colette stars Keira Knightley as the famous French author of the Claudine novels, Chéri, and Gigi, among others. She was born Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (1873-1954), married author/publisher Henry G…
“In the book it’s talked about as being a blue dress. We discussed whether we would go forward with that. Because the wedding is outdoors and we weren’t quite sure what stage the greenery would be...
Just Let me Pin on My Flat, Frilly, Fancy Abs… Stomacher and matching Gown, mid 18th century Stomachers were an essential part of a woman’s wardrobe beginning with a rise of pairs of bo…
I’ve been interested in working class dress lately. And more specifically 18th century maids costumes. searching the net I’ve found lots of pics of pretty outfits and great pattern mixi…
Talbot Hughes 1869-1942 Engeland
I noticed that I haven’t posted any historical sewing updates since the summer. I have been working on several projects though, and some are nearing completion. My blue regency dress is (fina…
If, like me, you’ve long admired the 1890s bicycling or sporting sweaters but did not know how to knit, this sewing tutorial and pattern is for you, no knitting required! I wore this sweater …
1770's - 1780's Hair Fashion "How long had her hair been dressed? Three weeks. 'Dont that lay you under the necessity of dressing your hair every evening?' 'Oh Lord, Sir, a head properly made up, with pins, paste & pomatum, will keep a month very well.'" ~Arthur Murphy, The Old Maid (1756)…
Just Let me Pin on My Flat, Frilly, Fancy Abs… Stomacher and matching Gown, mid 18th century Stomachers were an essential part of a woman’s wardrobe beginning with a rise of pairs of bo…
Elaine Meinel Supkis The other day I had some thoughts about the graphs for the Hubbert Oil Peak. Namely, it is very much like a typical boom/bust stock market graph. Then I thought of other things that fit into that...
Read about Marie Antoinette quotes and facts along with historic pictures, video and info on the hit-musical by Michael Kunze.
A love like this is rare indeed.
Costume movies tend to screw up certain things on repeat. We count down the top 8 things that costume movies screw up when it comes to 18th century costume.
Needless to say in the 18th century women were regarded as being of lower status than their male counterparts, this was especially noticeable in music. How many well-known female composers of the 1…
Juliana Maria of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel with a portrait of her son Hereditary Prince Frederick by Johann Georg Ziesenis, 1766-67
The Emmy winner details Joanna’s shocking exit and how her power plays compare to those of Margaret Thatcher and Eleanor Roosevelt.
My good friend Jacob Appelbaum was recently invited to Paris to shoot photos of a 18th century bordello party. Here's his amazing gallery of over 400
1770's - 1780's Hair Fashion "How long had her hair been dressed? Three weeks. 'Dont that lay you under the necessity of dressing your hair every evening?' 'Oh Lord, Sir, a head properly made up, with pins, paste & pomatum, will keep a month very well.'" ~Arthur Murphy, The Old Maid (1756)…
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I now have photos for my 1660s Cavalier dress from official Costume College photographer Andrew Schmidt, as well as a great group photo of the rest of my Cavalier ladies! You can see my previous po…
