A list of the top 100 women of history on the web, arranged in the sequence of their popularity in web searches.
These are fabulous! Co-Costume Designer Terry Dresbach on creating the new costumes for colonial life: It was very exciting to design American colonial life. I grew up with various versions and vis…
Many people find Steampunk problematic for a whole host of reasons, not least of which is the glorification of an era of Western history that featured institutionalized slavery, racism, sexism, elitism, and many more -isms.
Sheets for costume design: historical and folk costumes by Franz Lipperheide, 1876-1887. Catalogue of Lipperheide'sche Costume Library.
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OR HOW TO MAKE A ROMAN COSTUME by Caroline Lawrence, author of The Roman Mysteries Girl fans often ask me 'How can I make myself a tog...
Just in case you hadn’t noticed, I’m pretty enamored by the Edwardian era. Obviously I love Titanic, but Somewhere in Time, Tuck Everlasting, and Downton Abbey also have a special place in my heart. I love the layered skirts, the … Continue reading →
It's an iconic symbol of the Wild, Wild, Wild West; a dapper accessory in floral or bright colors that stands out against the denim and leather uniform like a sunset over the plains: The big silk scarf tied around the cowboy's neck. Although the kerchief is a real simple accessory, these little squares of cloth came in handy for many reasons, serving in a pinch as potholders, dusk masks, drinking water strainers, race flags, horse blinders, emergency saddle rigging, sunburn p
History of costumes in chronological development. Fashion from Ancient to the 19th century. The Munich Picture Gallery 1848 to 1898.
"Was there only one world after all, which spent its time dreaming of others?" ~Philip Pullman I have been working on this post all weekend and I can't wait to show it to you! The sheer volume of photographs that I had to go through was overwhelming! I've narrowed them down though to what you will probably still think is an extravagant amount, but I loved them all! My sister and I went to an exhibit at our local museum this week showcasing costumes from thirty odd films. It was spectacular! We had such a wonderful time and the best part was that I was allowed to bring my camera! I have included a list at the end of the photos of the films these costumes are from (sadly there are two I can't remember). I hope you enjoy looking through them as much as Emma and I did! I have also included a little sketch of my most favorite gown from the Phantom of the Opera...it is the last in the group. Enjoy! Drawing by Jennelise Portrait of a Lady, Miss Potter, Sense and Sensibility, Jane Eyre, The Duchess, Casanova, ??, Goya's Ghost, Pirates of the Carribbean, Pocahontas, Ever After, The Phantom of the Opera, Finding Neverland, The Golden Bowl, Howard's End, ??, The White Countess, Gosford Park, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, Defiance, Sherlock Holmes, Land of the Blind, The Phantom of the Opera.
