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A stunning design by Madeleine Vionnet which was licensed by the American ready-to-wear manufacturer A. Beller & Co, c. 1928.

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2019-03-02

Did you know that American department stores used in-house designers to create original fashions for specific clients, advertising the garments exclusive to the store? Read the part 2 of our thematic essay to find out more!



https://t.co/qqWOgYMzCs

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2019-03-02

This Poiret promotion underscores how he was creating styles reflecting the popular s-bend silhouette, a trend he would later claim to hate. From Costumes, for Paul Poiret's summer 1906 collection.

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2019-02-17

“Thank you... I thought it might be too much...?”

Was there such a thing as ‘too much’ for the eighteenth century gentleman when it came to choosing an impressive outfit?

Find out at our next lecture Tue 19th Feb

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2019-02-13

Incredible sketch drawn for a designed by Seymour Moss, whose company MOBA created gold & gemstone “fashion jewelry."

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2019-02-02

A rare 1837 fashion plate of a woman in a sporting ensemble featuring pants. It would be another 15 yrs before Bloomers emerged. Journal des dames et des modes, 1837.

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2018-12-19

Striking 18th Century menswear button and textile combinations! Such bold coordination and contrast.

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2018-12-16

On our blog, we look at quilted petticoats, worn for warmth, shape... and smuggling!

https://t.co/K0N4TVdAYs

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2018-11-22

Wedding dress by Frederick Loeser & Company

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2018-11-06