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Today’s #ootd is an early Worth creation- 1862-1865, When Worth was still partnered with Otto Bobergh. Together they owned the shop, Worth & Bobergh (1858-1870). Perhaps, that is why this dress, although beautiful, does now look like a “typical” Worth outfit. #fashionhistory
Today's #ootd is an 1815-1820 Dutch striped gown @rijksmuseum. Their description of this dress discusses how although in the early 1800s sheer white dresses were in fashion, starting in 1815 darker colors also became popular. #FashionHistory
This week's #MerriweatherMonday is this 1929 Evening Dress. Its black silk charmeuse bodice, tulle skirt with a long train, and decorative rhinestones makes it look like something Madonna would wear #FashionHistory@HillwoodMuseum
A stunning design by Madeleine Vionnet which was licensed by the American ready-to-wear manufacturer A. Beller & Co, c. 1928. #fashion #fashionhistory #vionnet #fitspecialcollections #fashioninstituteoftechnology #specialcollections #designarchives #speccoll
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!
#arthistory #fashionhistory
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Today's #ootd is this 1910 green and pink satin evening dress by Worth now at Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum. I especially love the gathered fabric in the back that forms the train. The back truly is the focus of this outfit #FashionHistory
Today’s #ootd is a work of art. It is a 1725 Spitalfields silk dress. Spitalfield (a London suburb) became famous for their silk after French Protestant (Huguenot) refugees settled in the area. This dress shows their skill of making lace like patterns in silk. #fashionhistory
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. #fashion #fashionhistory #poiret #paulpoiret #fitnyc #designarchives #speccoll
“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 @TheArtsSociety_ #18thcentury #georgian #fashionhistory #arts
Now for another completely gorgeous outfit. This one is from the 1700s, though the museum has not put an exact date. I am thinking it is from the 1780-1790s. The miniatures on the belt are particularly interesting. @nordiskamuseet #FashionHistory
Here’s Queen Louise of Denmark’s green ball gown from the 1860s. She became Queen Consort in 1863 at the age of 46 so this dress must either be before or at the beginning of her reign. It looks youthful, but I’m sure she wasn’t concerned with #agediscrimination 😉 fashionhistory
Incredible sketch drawn for a #brooch designed by Seymour Moss, whose company MOBA created gold & gemstone “fashion jewelry."
#fashionhistory #jewelerydesign #seymourmoss #MOBA #speccoll #fitnyc #hummingbird #designarchives #jewelry
Here is a 1900 Worth ball gown. By this time Charles Frederick Worth had died and his son Jean-Philippe took over. This is one of his gowns and although by then, Worth was no longer a fashion leader, this dress looks like it could be for Hestia herself @metmuseum #FashionHistory
#MerriweatherMonday I'm normally a sweatpants and tshirt kind of sleeper but this 1918-1921 negligee from @HillwoodMuseum makes me want to up my game! The fern cotton embroidery on the silk organza and tulle is quite incredible. I also love the big bell sleeves. #FashionHistory
Today's #ootd is this 1870 American wedding ensemble. The large loose sleeves and big bustle are quite striking against the slender, tailored waist. Also I, like the bride, do love a scalloped edge! @metmuseum #FashionHistory
Mink evening wrap anyone? Original sketch by Muriel King, 1938.
#fashion #fashionhistory #fashionsketch #murielking #1938 #30sfashion #fashioninstituteoftechnology #speccoll
For #FridayFrills here is a 1927 Robe de Style by Jeanne Lanvin @ChicagoMuseum It was worn by Suzette Dewey, wife of a member of the US Treasury, at the Court of St. James. It is made of silk moire, glass beads, pearls and metallic thread and is fit for a queen! #FashionHistory
Today's #OOTD is a lovely 1910 black satin dress at the Costume Gallery in #palazzodellameridiana. I love the scalloped edges which are emphasized by glass beading. This dress has all the appearance of a lovely flower. #FashionHistory
While I normally rebuke people who criticize historical fashion as impractical, I can't argue when it comes to the hobble skirt. This 1911-12 dress from @rijksmuseum was made at the height of the trend for narrow skirts- so narrow that women had to snuffle along. #FashionHistory