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Strange Materials in Historical Fashion - Part 2
Hi and welcome back to a new blog post about historical fashion! Do you remember a few weeks ago when we dove into the fascinating world of strange materials in historical...
Strange Materials in Historical Fashion - Part 2
Hi and welcome back to a new blog post about historical fashion! Do you remember a few weeks ago when we dove into the fascinating world of strange materials in historical...
Strange Materials in Historical Fashion - Part 1
Today I thought of talking about strange and peculiar materials used in fashion and jewelry during the last centuries. The idea came to me because when we visit fashion museums,...
Strange Materials in Historical Fashion - Part 1
Today I thought of talking about strange and peculiar materials used in fashion and jewelry during the last centuries. The idea came to me because when we visit fashion museums,...
The Countess of Castiglione: Fashion Icon, Spy,...
Portrait of Virginia Oldoini, Countess of Castiglione, from Michele Gordigiani (1862) In the glittering salons of Second Empire Paris, one woman captivated emperors, scandalized society, and revolutionized the art of photography....
The Countess of Castiglione: Fashion Icon, Spy,...
Portrait of Virginia Oldoini, Countess of Castiglione, from Michele Gordigiani (1862) In the glittering salons of Second Empire Paris, one woman captivated emperors, scandalized society, and revolutionized the art of photography....
Essential Tools for Historical Sewing (and Beyo...
Starting your historical sewing journey can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with endless tool recommendations. As someone who has been creating historical garments for years, I've learned that you don't...
Essential Tools for Historical Sewing (and Beyo...
Starting your historical sewing journey can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with endless tool recommendations. As someone who has been creating historical garments for years, I've learned that you don't...
Charles Frederick Worth: 6 Fascinating Curiosit...
Hi everyone! Welcome back to my deep dive into the fascinating world of Charles Frederick Worth! Last week, we explored three incredible curiosities about the father of haute couture -...
Charles Frederick Worth: 6 Fascinating Curiosit...
Hi everyone! Welcome back to my deep dive into the fascinating world of Charles Frederick Worth! Last week, we explored three incredible curiosities about the father of haute couture -...
Charles Frederick Worth: 6 Fascinating Curiosit...
Hi everyone! So there's this amazing Worth exhibition happening in Paris right now (don't miss it if you can, it lasts until 7 September at Petit Palais), and unfortunately I...
Charles Frederick Worth: 6 Fascinating Curiosit...
Hi everyone! So there's this amazing Worth exhibition happening in Paris right now (don't miss it if you can, it lasts until 7 September at Petit Palais), and unfortunately I...