Mourning Jewellery
Mourning jewellery, a way to remember and commemorate a deceased loved one, reach its peak popularity during the Victorian era. Often made using hair, these were elaborate and intricate pieces of jewellery.
The Fashion Plate
The fashion plate, a way to circulate popular fashions among society in the late 18th century and 19th century. Let’s take a look at its history and why they were such a success.
Is it Accurate? Little Women (2019)
The 2019 adaptation of Little Women took the box office by storm, winning many awards including the Oscar for costume design. But did it deserve this?
Victorian Fashion And Its Royal Influences
When Queen Victoria ascended to the throne in 1837, having just turned 18 years old, she was full of the joys of youth and enjoyed popular fashions. As her 63 year-long reign progressed her fashion choices greatly influenced those of her subjects.
The Gibson Girl
They were the poster girls of the early 20th century, but who were the Gibson Girls and what did they stand for, and who were the leading Gibson Girls of history?
20th Century Fashion - A Timeline
The 20th century saw changes to fashion in ways never before seen. Take a look at an overview of the 10 decades that changed the way we look at fashion and why these changes occurred.
This unofficial syllabus covers the brands, moments, designers, and ideas in women’s traditional workwear that have long been omitted from the conversation. While it’s not fully comprehensive, it is a good place to start if you want to look like you know how to change a tire.