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Do you have any gold clothes that were not insanely expensive? Chances are they’re Lurex--a shiny synthetic fiber made of aluminum-coated plastic with a glittering metallic sheen. Read more at the link below!



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2020-07-03

More random pics from my image folders Susan Small, part of the Model House Group c.1958-60 ad pic 1950 via https://t.co/2jmT4ZhTS5
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2020-06-03

Fast x Slow Fashion

Is a 300 year virtual shopping trip through the shops & fashions of the British city of from of & to of mass-produced global brands

View it online
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2020-05-07

Another set of Vintage Vogue Covers expressing great ideas of the Art Deco Period....

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2020-04-22

This week's is this 1903-05 evening dress by Jay's Limited in London. Marjorie went to London in 1902, at 15 years old, and was exposed to the height of European fashion. She wore this dress at a dance at the Naval Acadamy in Annapolis.

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2020-04-14

Today's is this 1906 Day dress by Girolamo Guiseffi. The writes that appliqued flowers are either peonies or plum blossoms and are in an Art Nouveau style. All the tucking and ruching (see close up) also make this a very expensive dress.

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2020-04-10

Today's is this 1897 evening dress by Maggie Rouff. She was a French fashion designer who was known for her unique and feminine designs. She liked to bring attention to women's faces through interesting necklines and puffy sleeves like this dress here.

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2020-04-06

So, I have officially become obsessed with the gorgeous Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Therefore, this week's is this white silk gown by Pierre Balmain in 1960. The embroidery is from the House of Lesage, whom Balmain worked closely with.

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2020-04-03

These beach pajamas from 1933 would make an excellent (and stylish) alternative to modern loungewear. Made of a rayon knit the bodice has a lavender trim that matches the flared legs and tie belt. From the collections.

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2020-04-02

Today's is this 1791 wedding dress. Yes, this is a wedding dress! The mini-corset on the outside makes this look more like a Renaissance movie costume than an actual historical garment. Has anyone else seen examples like this?

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2020-03-27

Wednesday Pic
More from my Album
Same lady & photo but two different photographers🤔
Have seen this before when they obviously went to another photographer to have a copy made. Wonder why? Shop closed? Preferred another shop?

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2020-03-25

Tuesday Pic
For the next couple of weeks I shall be sharing an assortment of photos all from the same Victorian Album I found😍
Majority of the photos are from photographers in
I can’t decide🤔is this the same cheeky lad?😊

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2020-03-24

Hedwig Elizabeth Charlotte of Holstein-Gottorp, Queen of Sweden and Norway, was born in 1759. She wed in 1774 wearing a silver gown decorated with silver thread and lace. The dress survives in the Royal Palace in Stockholm.

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2020-03-22

This week's is this 1890s visiting dress. It has the era's characteristic gigot sleeves, high neck collar, and prominent S line silhouette. In the other picture, you can see her wearing a very similar outfit

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2020-03-22

This week's is this 1760-65 Robe a la Francaise. Let this dress be your little ray of sunshine during these difficult times. Also, check out 's amazing digital collection! You can spend hours there.

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2020-03-21

Today's is this 1786-89 "redingote" or frock coat. The style was taken from men's riding coats, which gradually became acceptable everyday attire. It then creep into womenswear, where they would wear a gown or overcoat and a skirt of a contrasting color.

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2020-03-15

Sunday Pic
A super large family group photo taken outdoors in the garden😍
Highly likely it may be the parents special Anniversary & so they have children & grandchildren all together.
If only we knew a name!🤔


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2020-03-15

For men, the 1630s was an age of leather, long locks and lace, while women shimmered in soft satins and plenty of lace of their own. Read more in our decade analysis below!



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2020-03-12