Period costumes, Edwardian dresses, Victorian dresses, vintage shoes, vintage jewellery - I always loved it. I think I should be born in another era. And the period films - I adore period fashion. And of course I have fallen in love with the Edwardian dresses in Downton Abbey. They have made me look for other beautiful outfits from that era to get some inspiration for my new line of period dresses. This gorgeous dress is made of green shade delicate, silky chiffon (shimmering in two shades - green and capuccino), capuccino satin, fully lined. Beautifully finished with silver embroidery, silver beading, green pearls and vintage laces. The dress can be fully customized, made in different colours, made of silk for the additional cost of silk etc. Made to order - leading time 4-6 weeks depending on my order book. Please see the sizing guide here https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/471979838/size-chart If you need custom size, please contact me with your measurements.
The children are going back to school tomorrow! I’m celebrating by creating a gallery of beautiful fashion from Les Modes 1908. Click on an image to enlarge it.
The Gibson Girl: an iconic representation of the beautiful and independent Euro-American woman at the turn of the 20th century. ABOUT GIBSON GIRLS: The drawings of American society by Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944) defined the age contemporaneously and retrospectively from the 1890s through the early 1900s. His images of women, in particular, were so influential on the development of the American feminine style that the term "Gibson Girls" became part of the lexicon. The Gibson Girl was the personification of the feminine ideal of physical attractiveness. To the artist, she represented a composite of “thousands of American girls.” The Gibson girl’s neck and waist were thin, and her hair piled high upon her head in the contemporary bouffant, pompadour, and chignon fashions. ABOUT THE CARDS: The image on this card is made from a high-resolution digital file, and is printed using Pigment Based Inks and Archival Paper, and is Suitable for framing. Note Cards (Size A6 - 4.5 X 6.25 inches) and Postcards (5X7 inches) are made with premium quality inks on heavyweight, acid-free, archival material with a matte surface. The life of the ink is over 200 years when properly displayed or stored. Note card includes an envelope made of recycled paper and a protective cellophane sleeve. ABOUT THE PRINTS: Our prints are created as Fine Art Giclee' Prints and are suitable for framing. The image is printed full frame on 5X7 or 8.5X11 acid-free, archival, heavy-weight material created to duplicate photographic papers of the era. The life of the ink is over 200 years when properly stored or displayed. We provide a protective plastic sleeve. If you want the image on some other material, or in a larger size, please ask, and we will do our best to accommodate you. If you need precise sizing, please let us know and we will accommodate you at no additional charge. "Full-Frame" gives you the entire image with white border, sized to fit inside your frame. "Crop to Fit" means we will crop the image as needed to the size and shape of your frame opening. You may lose some of the original image. Our prints are skillfully produced by Robert Griffen, Gryphon Graphyx in Portland, Oregon. Griff is an award-winning photographer from Portland, Oregon. His Work has been seen here and there, and his friends say he is really good at this. Please buy his prints so he can pay his electric bill. SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping is FREE for orders over $35. In the US, Note Cards and small prints will ship First Class for economy. International Shipping will be Priority Mail or First Class, depending upon cost and security issues. Shipping Upgrade to Priority Express Mail - USA Only
A true antique Gibson Girl era tea dress made from a muted berry pink grosgrain silk with cord appliqués and a boned high collared lace neckline. No makers label. note : due to age (over 100 years old!) this garment is best intended for display or study, but can easily be worn with care. decade : 1900s-1910s material : silk grosgrain color : magenta condition : As Found - great! regular signs of age and wear such as fabric shattering primarily around areas with most movement such as under the arms and around fasteners. all other details as seen in photos. little to no prominent stains or damage. size : approx womens xsmall to small actual garment measurements : bust : 34” up to 42” waist : 26” shoulder : 15” sleeve : 22” skirt length : 37” total length : 52” - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Craft Union does NOT accept returns or exchanges, all items are FINAL SALE Please consider the following prior to placing an order : Because measurements are provided, Craft Union does NOT grant refund/exchange requests if an item does not fit. We are always happy to assist interest buyers with any size/fit concerns using the “ask a question/message” feature! Most vintage & antique items are rarely found in new/unused condition, visible age and wear often adds to their value and desirability so imperfections of all kinds are to be expected. Any significant damage that devalues or prevents wearability will be shown in photos and/or noted in the description above. If an item arrives not as described, please contact us right away!
Discover the captivating world of Edwardian blouses. From their delicate details to graceful silhouettes, explore the history, styling options, and modern influence of these timeless fashion pieces. Step into the realm of bygone eras and embrace the elegance of Edwardian blouses in your wardrobe.
The 1890s through 1905 is part of the late Victorian fashion era, otherwise known as the Gibson Girl era. This was the time for the two-piece skirt and blouse set to emerge with style. Dana Gibson created the iconic Gibson Girl look with extra-wide puffy sleeve blouses paired with a curved corseted waist, a-line skirts,
I made an Edwardian inspired Gibson Girl blouse using the pattern by Folkwear. It is full of pretty details, such as insertion lace and pintucks.
While working on my Regency dress, I have also been planning my Gibson Girl evening gown. Since the turn-of-the-century/early Edwardian period is completely new to me, the first thing I did was to start training my eye to the fashionable silhouette of the period. My jumping-off point was the work of Charles Dana Gibson, an illustrator who made his name in the 1890s with his charming (and often satirical) drawings of people from all walks of life. His most famous subject, of course, is the idealized young woman that came to bear his name: the Gibson Girl. What defines a Gibson Girl? She is decidedly upperclass, and exudes elegance and grace in everything she does. She is dignified and aloof, seemingly unconcerned with what is going on around her. She is occasionally depicted on her own, but is usually shown in the company of other people -- sometimes an elderly father or mother, more often a suitor. The other people in the drawings seem to serve one purpose: to highlight her beauty and elegance by contrast. One more thing: the Gibson Girl is always impeccably dressed. Here are a few images to give you an idea what I mean: See her elegance, poise, and utter sangfroid? The gentleman is clearly eager to get her attention, but she seems determined to keep him at a distance. This is one of my favorite Gibson Girl illustrations. The silly-looking father and pompous mother look on as a gangly youth vies for the attention of their daughter. The young woman does not even appear to notice him, but seems focused instead on looking as beautiful as possible. No wonder Gibson's illustrations were so popular; who wouldn't want to be a Gibson Girl? As I design and sew my evening gown, I'm going to keep this vision of dignified elegance in mind. It's best to set your standards high, right? The Gibson illustrations capture a mood, but don't say much about the specifics of design. For that I turned to my go-to inspiration resources: fashion plates, period photos, and extant dresses in museum collections. Once I started to dig into the details, I was able to pinpoint the specific years that most interest me: 1899-1903. In the late 1890s, skirts become very narrow while the torso started to develop a soft, almost droopy quality. Around the turn of the century, the narrow skirts started to swell at the hem into lush, sweeping trains, while the introduction of the S-bend corset allowed the curving shape of the torso to become even more exaggerated. Here are some fashion plates that illustrate these trends: 1899 This is the classic silhouette for the period: heart shaped bodice, skirt smooth over the hips with a dramatic flare below the knees. 1900 Another great example of the fashionable silhouette. I love the strap/sleeve drapery on this one. 1900 This exemplifies the over-embellished, frilly look that was in vogue. 1900 This is a little simpler, but still shows the taste for soft, feminine details. Now for some lovely fashion photographs from the period: 1901 The trimming on this one feels a little over-the-top, but I love it! Those straps are especially fun. 1901 This one is more elegant. Look closely at the bodice and you'll notice buttons below that lapel-like drape. Too cute. 1901 Here's a great example of the trend towards fluffy embellishment on the chest area. It further emphasizes the low, rounded bustline that was popular in the period. 1902 This photo really shows the shape given by the straight-fronted corsets worn during this time. They push the ribcage forward and the hips back, creating a graceful (if somewhat unnatural) S-shaped curve. The rounded bust is again exaggerated with droopy trimming. 1903 This one shows the softly folded drapery that was trendy during this period. For those of you who have studied the fashions of the later Edwardian period (1910s), you know that this soft draped effect becomes even more popular in years to come. Here are some museum dresses (all from the Metropolitan Museum — I strongly recommend following the links to their website where you can zoom in and see all kinds of amazing details): 1902 House of Worth (more pictures) The detail in this dress is astonishing. I especially love the soft folds of layered fabrics across the bodice. It takes a lot of work to make drapery look that effortless. 1898-1900 House of Worth (more pictures) This one is also embellished beyond belief. The subtle star and cloud motifs give a pleasant texture, without distracting from the sweeping lines of the silhouette. Again, notice the soft draping across the bodice. 1898-1900 Jacques Doucet (more pictures) This one is very simple in its embellishment, relying instead on a fabulous fabric to make an impression. I love the swags of flowers on the shoulders. 1898-1900 French (more pictures) Just in case you were starting to think that every dress from this period was a soft pastel shade, here's a pop of color. Delicious red velvet does not need a lot of embellishment, just some gentle draping, a touch of tulle and satin, and that less-sexy-than-it-sounds bosom tassel. Love it. The take-away from all of this is that I have my work cut out for me. Evening gowns from this era were far from simple, requiring precision fitting, skillful draping, and hopefully some interesting embellishment. But of course, none of this works without proper foundations. That curvy S-bend shape is anything but natural. I've made a lot of progress on the Truly Victorian 1903 Edwardian Corset that I've been making for HSF Challenge #3. I'll post some photos and more info once I have it completed!
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The real women who served as muses to Charles Dana Gibson - the illustrator who popularised the iconic Gibson Girl look of the 1900's
Skirt "Beatrix" DETAILS - Fabric: 100% thin weight linen (130-150gr/m) Сertificate Oeko-Tex Standard 100 - Two side pockets - Fastens on button and hook - elastic band on the back Within 3 days after the order, our manager will contact you to clarify the parameters so that your order fits you perfectly. If you do not answer within 3 days, we will sew according to the parameters you initially selected. In case of changing the parameters, when the item has already been sewn, you need to pay an additional 10% to the cost of altering it. Thanks for understanding Production times - 20-21 days. Thank you for understanding If you want to order a larger size or individual parameters - please choose the options "size" - "Individual". Please write your parameters in the comments. DELIVERY Worldwide delivery. Every parcel has a reliable package and is sent by Ukrainian Post The shipping period depends on the country of destination usually it takes: - EU: 5-8 weeks - USA: 4-5 weeks - Canada: 6-10 weeks - South America: 6-12 weeks - New Zealand, Australia, Japan: 6-8 weeks - Other countries: up to 8 weeks If you want to order express delivery, please write to us first. Thank you. We can also offer express mail services for an additional fee. To do this, please write to us in private messages. Thanks CARE Machine wash 40℃ / 104 °F No Tumble Dry Gentle Cycle Do not bleach Iron with steam and fabrics must be a bit wet !!! Please note that actual colors may vary depending on your computer and phone resolution and monitor / phone screen color restrictions !!! Also, the color may appear slightly brighter or more saturated because the monitor is backlit, but in reality the fabric is not backlit. Consider this, please Please note - I am not responsible for possible customs taxes that your country takes on parcels. Before ordering, check the maximum amount of goods that can be bought and shipped to your country without customs duty. If the order amount exceeds the amount of customs duty, but you want me to indicate a lower price for the goods - please write to me about this before paying for the order. If you have any questions regarding this item, just message us. Thank you for your attention to our shop!
The "Lidia" dress is named after the Lidia Poet DETAILS - Fabric: 100% thin cotton fabric with polyester lace - Fasten on buttons - Production times - 28 days. Thank you for understanding SIZING are shown in the picture in the gallery If you want to make an order in individual parameters - please choose the options "size" - "Individual". We can also sew this model according to your parameters. We can change the length of the trousers or the waist. To do this, please write to us, and we will clarify all the details. You can choose any color from the last two pictures. ! Please note that actual colors may vary due to your computer resolution and monitor color restrictions. CARE Machine wash 40℃ / 104 °F No Tumble Dry Gentle Cycle Do not bleach Iron with steam and fabrics must be a bit wet DELIVERY Worldwide delivery. Every parcel has a reliable package and is sent by Ukrainian Post The shipping period depends on the country of destination usually it takes: - EU: 5-8 weeks - USA: 4-5 weeks - Canada: 6-10 weeks - South America: 6-12 weeks - New Zealand, Australia, Japan: 6-8 weeks - Other countries: up to 8 weeks We can also offer express mail services for an additional fee. To do this, please write to us in private messages. thanks !!! Please note that actual colors may vary depending on your computer and phone resolution and monitor / phone screen color restrictions !!! Also, the color may appear slightly brighter or more saturated because the monitor is backlit, but in reality the fabric is not backlit. Consider this, please Please note - I am not responsible for possible customs taxes that your country takes on parcels. Before ordering, check the maximum amount of goods that can be bought and shipped to your country without customs duty. If the order amount exceeds the amount of customs duty, but you want me to indicate a lower price for the goods - please write to me about this before paying for the order. If you have any questions regarding this item, just message us. Thank you for your attention to our shop!
Skirt "Charlotte" is named after the Charlotte Norrie - a Danish nurse, women's rights activist and educator. She was a major contributor to the development of nursing as an acceptable profession for women and also campaigned for women's rights, especially voting rights. DETAILS - Fabric: 60% Viscose, 40% Cotton - Lace - 100% cotton - Two side pockets on the skirt - Fasten on buttons - Production times - 25-27 days. Thank you for understanding SIZING are shown in the picture in the gallery We can change the length according to your requirements. Within 3 days after the order, our manager will contact you to clarify the parameters so that your order fits you perfectly. If you do not answer within 3 days, we will sew according to the parameters you initially selected. In case of changing the parameters, when the item has already been sewn, you need to pay an additional 10% to the cost of altering it. Thanks for understanding Production times - 20-21 days. Thank you for understanding If you want to order a larger size or individual parameters - please choose the options "size" - "Individual". Please write your parameters in the comments. DELIVERY Worldwide delivery. Every parcel has a reliable package and is sent by Ukrainian Post The shipping period depends on the country of destination usually it takes: - EU: 5-8 weeks - USA: 4-5 weeks - Canada: 6-10 weeks - South America: 6-12 weeks - New Zealand, Australia, Japan: 6-8 weeks - Other countries: up to 8 weeks If you want to order express delivery, please write to us first. Thanks CARE Machine wash 40℃ / 104 °F No Tumble Dry Gentle Cycle Do not bleach Iron with steam and fabrics must be a bit wet !!! Please note that actual colors may vary depending on your computer and phone resolution and monitor / phone screen color restrictions !!! Also, the color may appear slightly brighter or more saturated because the monitor is backlit, but in reality the fabric is not backlit. Consider this, please Please note - I am not responsible for possible customs taxes that your country takes on parcels. Before ordering, check the maximum amount of goods that can be bought and shipped to your country without customs duty. If the order amount exceeds the amount of customs duty, but you want me to indicate a lower price for the goods - please write to me about this before paying for the order. If you have any questions regarding this item, just message us. Thank you for your attention to our shop!
The real women who served as muses to Charles Dana Gibson - the illustrator who popularised the iconic Gibson Girl look of the 1900's
The "Olympia" dress is named after Olympia de Gouges, a French playwright and politician. She is best known for her Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen and other writings on women's rights and abolitionism. DETAILS - Fabric: 100% fine cotton with 3 types of lace (cotton and polyester). - Fasten with buttons - Production time - 28 days. Thanks for understanding DIMENSIONS are shown in the picture in the gallery If you want to make an order according to individual parameters - please select the options "size" - "Individual". We can also sew this model according to your parameters. We can change the length of pants or waist. To do this, write to us and we will clarify all the details. You can choose any color from the last two pictures. ! Please note that actual colors may vary due to your computer's resolution and monitor color limitations. CARE Machine wash 30℃ Do not tumble dry gentle cycle Do not bleach Iron with steam and the fabric should be slightly damp DELIVERY Delivery worldwide. Each package is securely packaged and sent by Ukrainian Post. Delivery time depends on the country of destination, usually it takes: - EU: 5-8 weeks - USA: 4-5 weeks - Canada: 6-10 weeks - South America: 6-12 weeks - New Zealand, Australia, Japan: 6-8 weeks - Other countries: up to 8 weeks We can also offer express mail services for an additional charge. To do this, send us a private message. Thank you !!! Please note that actual colors may vary depending on your computer and phone resolution and monitor/phone screen color limitations!!! Also, the color may appear slightly brighter or more saturated because the monitor is backlit, but the fabric is not actually backlit. Please take this into account Please note - I am not responsible for possible customs fees that your country incurs on parcels. Before ordering, check the maximum quantity of a product that can be bought and shipped to your country without customs duty. If the order amount exceeds the amount of customs duty, but you want me to indicate a lower price for the goods - please write to me about this before paying for the order. If you have any questions about this item, just email us. Thank you for your attention to our store!
The "Marie" dress is named after the famous scientist, teacher and public figure - Maria Sklodowska-Curie DETAILS - Fabric: 100% thin weight linen (150-180gr/m) Сertificate Oeko-Tex Standard 100 - Two side pockets on the skirt - Fasten on buttons - Production times - 25-27 days. Thank you for understanding SIZING are shown in the picture in the gallery If you want to make an order in individual parameters - please choose the options "size" - "Individual" We can also sew this model according to your parameters. We can change the length of the trousers or the waist. To do this, please write to us, and we will clarify all the details. You can choose any color from the last two pictures. ! Please note that actual colors may vary due to your computer resolution and monitor color restrictions. CARE Machine wash 40℃ / 104 °F No Tumble Dry Gentle Cycle Do not bleach Iron with steam and fabrics must be a bit wet DELIVERY Worldwide delivery. Every parcel has a reliable package and is sent by Ukrainian Post The shipping period depends on the country of destination usually it takes: - EU: 5-8 weeks - USA: 4-5 weeks - Canada: 6-10 weeks - South America: 6-12 weeks - New Zealand, Australia, Japan: 6-8 weeks - Other countries: up to 8 weeks We can also offer express mail services for an additional fee. To do this, please write to us in private messages. thanks !!! Please note that actual colors may vary depending on your computer and phone resolution and monitor / phone screen color restrictions !!! Also, the color may appear slightly brighter or more saturated because the monitor is backlit, but in reality the fabric is not backlit. Consider this, please Please note - I am not responsible for possible customs taxes that your country takes on parcels. Before ordering, check the maximum amount of goods that can be bought and shipped to your country without customs duty. If the order amount exceeds the amount of customs duty, but you want me to indicate a lower price for the goods - please write to me about this before paying for the order. If you have any questions regarding this item, just message us. Thank you for your attention to our shop!
Gibson Girl Blouse ⠀ We used thin cotton cambric and milk-colored cotton lace Along the back - a row of pearlescent iridescent buttons You can choose one of the design options - a blouse with a sewn-in belt, or a long one without a belt. So that you do not worry that under a thin fabric you will see the linen in the set, there is also a T-shirt with straps Within 3 days after the order, our manager will contact you to clarify the parameters so that your order fits you perfectly. If you do not answer within 3 days, we will sew according to the parameters you initially selected. In case of changing the parameters, when the item has already been sewn, you need to pay an additional 10% to the cost of altering it. Thanks for understanding Production times - 20-21 days. Thank you for understanding If you want to order a larger size or individual parameters - please choose the options "size" - "Individual". Please write your parameters in the comments. DELIVERY Worldwide delivery. Every parcel has a reliable package and is sent by Ukrainian Post The shipping period depends on the country of destination usually it takes: - EU: 5-8 weeks - USA: 4-5 weeks - Canada: 6-10 weeks - South America: 6-12 weeks - New Zealand, Australia, Japan: 6-8 weeks - Other countries: up to 8 weeks We can also offer express mail services for an additional fee. To do this, please write to us in private messages. thanks ! Please note that actual colors may vary due to your computer resolution and monitor color restrictions. Please note - I am not responsible for possible customs taxes that your country takes on parcels. Before ordering, check the maximum amount of goods that can be bought and shipped to your country without customs duty. If the order amount exceeds the amount of customs duty, but you want me to indicate a lower price for the goods - please write to me about this before paying for the order. If you have any questions regarding this item, just message me Thank you for your attention to my shop!
The "Lidia" dress is named after the Lidia Poet DETAILS - Fabric: 100% thin cotton fabric with polyester lace - Fasten on buttons - Production times - 28 days. Thank you for understanding SIZING are shown in the picture in the gallery If you want to make an order in individual parameters - please choose the options "size" - "Individual". We can also sew this model according to your parameters. We can change the length of the trousers or the waist. To do this, please write to us, and we will clarify all the details. You can choose any color from the last two pictures. ! Please note that actual colors may vary due to your computer resolution and monitor color restrictions. CARE Machine wash 40℃ / 104 °F No Tumble Dry Gentle Cycle Do not bleach Iron with steam and fabrics must be a bit wet DELIVERY Worldwide delivery. Every parcel has a reliable package and is sent by Ukrainian Post The shipping period depends on the country of destination usually it takes: - EU: 5-8 weeks - USA: 4-5 weeks - Canada: 6-10 weeks - South America: 6-12 weeks - New Zealand, Australia, Japan: 6-8 weeks - Other countries: up to 8 weeks We can also offer express mail services for an additional fee. To do this, please write to us in private messages. thanks !!! Please note that actual colors may vary depending on your computer and phone resolution and monitor / phone screen color restrictions !!! Also, the color may appear slightly brighter or more saturated because the monitor is backlit, but in reality the fabric is not backlit. Consider this, please Please note - I am not responsible for possible customs taxes that your country takes on parcels. Before ordering, check the maximum amount of goods that can be bought and shipped to your country without customs duty. If the order amount exceeds the amount of customs duty, but you want me to indicate a lower price for the goods - please write to me about this before paying for the order. If you have any questions regarding this item, just message us. Thank you for your attention to our shop!
The design is inspired by late 19th-century catalogues. Perfect for historical costuming DETAILS - Fabric: 100% medium-weight white cotton - Adjustable by tightening Production times - 25-27 days. Thank you for understanding It is supposed to reach between the bottom of the calf to the ankle, It must be shorter than your skirt, as victorian-edwardian ones were. SIZING Narcissus XS-L - Waist 60-85 cm Hips to 115, Length 90 Peony (XL-4XL) - Waist 86-115 Hips to 140, Length 90 Specify the desired length in the comment to the order. Measure the length from the back. The front length will be 5 cm shorter CARE Machine wash 40℃ / 104 °F No Tumble Dry Gentle Cycle Do not bleach Iron with steam and fabrics must be a bit wet. DELIVERY Worldwide delivery. Every parcel has a reliable package and is sent by Ukrainian Post. The shipping period depends on the country of destination usually it takes: - EU: 5-8 weeks - USA: 4-5 weeks - Canada: 6-10 weeks - South America: 6-12 weeks - New Zealand, Australia, Japan: 6-8 weeks - Other countries: up to 8 weeks If you want to order express delivery, please write to us first. Thank you We can also offer express mail services for an additional fee. To do this, please write to us in private messages. Thanks Please note - I am not responsible for possible customs taxes that your country takes on parcels. Before ordering, check the maximum amount of goods that can be bought and shipped to your country without customs duty. If the order amount exceeds the amount of customs duty, but you want me to indicate a lower price for the goods - please write to me about this before paying for the order. If you have any questions regarding this item, just message us. Please read the store rules before placing an order. Thank you for your attention to our shop!
