. 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…
Présentation de la mode de la fraise des années 1560 à l'an 1600 Dans son sens le plus strict, la fraise désigne les collerettes plissées ou godronnées faisant le tour complet du cou, fermées sous le menton et constituant un vêtement indépendant de...
TOP models descended on Scotland for the showpiece event but Hollywood A-listers were in short supply.
At The SCA 50 Year War, a couple of women from Drachenwald (Sweden) were wearing Landsknecht Short Hosen. Several ladies here in Meridies (Tennessee/Alabama/Georgia) expressed an interest in makin…
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…
Renaissance style corset made out of blue velvet. The corset has big buff sleeves. It fully boned with metal bones and has a lace-up back with eyelids. The inner side of it is made of natural white cotton fabric. made to order If you are from France or Belgium and cannot purchase the product, please contact us.
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 …
Marie Antoinette and Her Children (Detail) by Louise Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun
Lilli Ann suit, 1960s
As opera superfans the design duo were in their element.
Meet the fearless, trailblazing designer the fashion industry forgot.
I think it's safe to say that just about all these ladies would still be considered gorgeous if they were from today's era.
Day dress ca. 1900 From the Galleria del Costume di Palazzo Pitti via Europeana Fashion
From the seller: This is a Lovely Wool Bodice Blouse from the 1890’s! LABEL: none Fabric is a medium-weight wool … plaid weave… burgundy in colour with spaced thin gray pin-stripes. Yoke is lined with a polished cotton … ecru in colour. Design: high collar … velvet trimmed yoke (front and back)… leg of mutton style sleeves… full bodice that cinches with attached ribbon belt ties at side… metal eye-hook closure down center back. Fair Vintage Condition!! This would be best for display, photo shoots, study, etc. The structure and seams are very sound – but there are numerous moth holes throughout. MEASUREMENTS: Bust: 38” Length: 21” Sleeve Inseam: 18.5” From Me: The plaid weave is awesome and thank you so much to the seller for getting a photo of it.
these are gorgeous aaaaaand at least one of them was dyed with an arsenic compound one of these days i’m gonna have to write a thing about arsenic dyes
Saoirse Ronan is set to portray Frances Bell, the lover of paleontologist Mary Anning, played by Kate Winslet, for new period drama Ammonite, and she was seen on set in Dorset on Tuesday.
