#FASHIONHISTORY

[blondebrainpowered]

A woman wearing motorcycling clothing in Berlin, riding a motorized Pfeil, 1905.

[recycledmoviecostumes]

Sandy Powell designed this incredible wired Elizabethan ruff with decorative swirls and pearl accents for 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑰𝒏 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆, where it was originally worn by Gwyneth Paltrow as Viola De Lesseps in 1998.   Most recently, in 2024, the piece appeared in the fifth episode of 𝑴𝒚 𝑳𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒆, where Emily Bader wore it in the title role.   Interestingly enough, the production's showrunner, Gemma Burgess, actually spoke about this particular reuse in an interview with @geekgirlauthority   "… there's a ball, Jane wears an incredible gown, and we were talking to our costume designer, and we said, 'Y'know, we want it to feel like the moment in 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑰𝒏 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 when Gwyneth Paltrow wears the incredible gold ruff, and she came back a couple weeks later and said, 'I found the ruff.' We were like, 'Oh, you got it made?' She said, 'No, I found the 𝑨𝑪𝑻𝑼𝑨𝑳 ruff. In a costume house.' And so, Jane is literally wearing the Gwyneth Paltrow ruff from 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑰𝒏 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆."   Find out where else this ruff was worn at: Bit.ly/Acces204

[professorpski]

Party Wear Early 1930s, Or Just Look at Those Seams (low whistle)

Fashion does not actually work by decades, so these early 1930s gowns for sale at Augusta Auctions have some of the hallmarks of the loose torsos that we associate with the 1920s, and the handkerchief hemlines too. But by the late 1920s, skirts were lengthening down wards from their mid-20s high point above the knee and belts had crept up from the hipline to reach the waistline again.

These two silks evening gowns are from the early 1930s, glowing in crepe back silk satin in what they call "ashes of roses" i.e. a greyed rose and in what they identify as pale pink which shows dark cream on my screen. I am featuring some of the close-ups, so you can see how they were draped just below the waistline, a feature that would draw attention to the sway of a woman's hips.

And you can see the complex piecing of the skirts. See how the cream dress has a diamond shape set into the bodice, and then multiple angles cut into the skirt which echo one end of the diamond. These look like cuts and seaming that include multiple bias choices which takes both careful cutting of the fabric and careful seaming so as not to overstretch the elasticity of the cut edges. By using bias-cut fabric around the hips, the designer gives a woman a bit more room to move, and also adds an erotic feature as her movements are closely followed by and revealed by the fabric. With such a sheen to the fabric, these movements would have just that much more slinky glamor in the days before stretch fabrics.

This is part of their Fall into Fashion Vintage Sale which you can learn more about here: https://augusta-auction.com/auction

[yumameow]

Princess Anneliese from Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper The plot of the movie is loosely inspired by the 1881 novel The Prince and the Pauper of which I took the time from: 1547. I took inspiration from portraits of European royals from the 1540s, like Elizabeth I, when she still was a princess.

Time spent: 12h Art Program: Clip Studio Paint

[historicalgarments1]

1892-93 reception dress by H. & S. Pogue Co. Cincinnati Art Museum accession number 1996.385a-b . . . . . . #HistoricalGarments #CostumeDesign #DressHistory #FashionHistory #HistoriaDeLaModa #Couture #HistoricalCostuming #VintageStyle #VintageDress #19thCenturyFashion #1800s #HistoricalCostume #BeadWork #BelleEpoque https://www.instagram.com/p/CqA2suHLPSR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[fashionhubsworld]

"Yohji Yamamoto Spring/Summer 1999 RTW: A Timeless Elegance in Avant-Garde Fashion"

"This captivating image from Yohji Yamamoto's Spring/Summer 1999 Ready-to-Wear collection encapsulates the designer's signature blend of avant-garde aesthetics and timeless elegance. The intricate detailing and bold silhouettes redefine fashion norms, making it a true masterpiece of the era."

[leon-production]

The oldest leather shoe - a slipper more than 5500 years old. Found in 2008 in the Armenian cave of Areni.👟

[alejandroromerophoto]

@_minaserrano para @perchamagazine Maquillaje & Cabello: @luzgonzalezvg Director de moda: @edu.espejo Asistente de moda: @ar_antza PR: @ksayyeah_ Agencia: @talentontheroad Locación: @casa.versalles Foto: @alejandroromerophoto

[trendynestcreations]

👗 Uncover the Charm of Vintage Fashion: Thrifting & Styling Tips 🎩

Step into the world of vintage fashion and discover the magic hidden in thrift stores! Whether you’re a seasoned thrifter or just getting started, here are some tips to make the most of your vintage finds:

Explore the Era: Each piece has a story! Learn about the fashion trends from different decades to understand the context and significance of your finds.

Mix and Match: Combine vintage pieces with modern staples for a unique, stylish look. A 70s blouse with high-waisted jeans? Yes, please!

Accessorize Wisely: Vintage accessories like hats, bags, and jewelry can elevate any outfit. Look for statement pieces that add a touch of nostalgia to your wardrobe.

Care for Your Treasures: Vintage clothing often requires special care. Research the best ways to wash and store your items to keep them looking fabulous.

Share your favorite thrift store finds and styling tips in the comments! Let’s celebrate the timeless elegance of vintage fashion together. 🌟

[blondebrainpowered]

Tsarina Maria Alexandrovna was the first wife of Tsar Alexander II and wore this silver silk and brocade dress for her husband's coronation in 1856, Russia.

[recycledmoviecostumes]

This striped Victorian bustle gown was first spotted being worn by Phyllis Calvert as Agnes Garrideb in the 1994 mini-series 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒊𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒎𝒆𝒔, in the episode entitled 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒛𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒆.   The costume was worn again by time-traveling prison escapee, River Song in the episode of 𝑫𝒐𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝑾𝒉𝒐 entitled 𝑨 𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑴𝒂𝒏 𝑮𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑾𝒂𝒓.   Learn more at: Bit.ly/VicEd340    

[professorpski]

“Soon the knitter herself will visualize a thousand of other ways in which a motif can be used, and so fave at her disposal an exhaustible variety of fabrics. Thick fabrics or thin fabrics, patterned fabrics or plain fabrics, those blazing in colour or decorated with beads, she can make fabric imitated fur (Looped Knitting), Lace, Picot, Filet, or Crochet, and even cloque and woven fabric, by a mere change of technique. Every ornament known to dressmaking can be imitated, even hemstitching and buttons!”

When Mary Thomas wrote this in 1945 in Mary Thomas’s Book of Knitting Patterns when dressmaking was the most common craft women learned. Circular knitting, which she called seamless knitting, was viewed as peasant knitting, interesting historically, but not something most women likely to do. So, comparing knitting to dressmaking was a compliment. In fact, sewing pieces of knitted fabric was taken for granted and Thomas offered the same garment block or garment schematic that we see in dressmaking in the section explaining how to plan an entirely original sweater.

Similarly, Thomas urged her the reader to imagine new ways of patterning a knitted fabric through her choice of stitches. Every section of the book suggests how variations might be introduced to the stitches she explains. She valued the experimentation and imagination which created the stitches she taught and clearly saw yet more to be invented.

You can find this and other Thomas books at Dover Publications: https://store.doverpublications.com/0486228185.html

[shanellpho]

Went to the Brooklyn Museum to see the Thierry Mugler exhibition @thebrooklynmuseum and I can say his art expresses in every from of art. I love the theoretical and dramatic play he includes in his designs. I hope everyone gets to experience it.

[leroifrancois]

Late baroque ensamble, the fastest I can make by adjusting some details on an old theatrical one 🎭 with satin ribbon and handmade lace by my grandmother (Bless her soul) for the Versailles party by @lanuitdesroisvenezia last Carnival. 🎉 Hair and makeup by me, photo by my dear Enrico ♥️ 👑👑👑 I’m sorry for not posting as much in these days but I’m taking care of my boyfriend because of an horrible peritonitis and I go in and out the hospital here in Venice..I hope every day he can come home 🤞🏻 #carnivalcostumes #carnival #veneziagram #costume #historical #baroque #18thcenturyfashion #18thcenturycostume #baroquestyle #costumemaking #periodcostume #fashionhistory #18thcentury #rococo #dressmaking #historicaldress #rocococostume #robealafrancaise #baroquehair #18thcenturydress #livinghistory #reenactment #italianboy #italianactor #historicalcostume #historicalcostuming #historicalvenice #cicisbeo #lanuitdesroisvenezia (presso Palazzo Pesaro Papafava) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpgDLRJgVag/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[bygonely]

Discovering Her Purpose The Young Years of Princess Diana and her Influence on Style

[cedarelk]

Apple released a clothing line in the 80's. Who knew? Discover the hidden fashion gems from Apple's surprising venture into clothing in the 80's. Uncover their timeless style and innovation with us.