Modern Austen - An Interview with Olivia Annabelle
Do you wish you could dress like an Austen character every day? Well, with Olivia Annabelle you can! The sustainable and slow fashion brand is perfect for fashion history lovers.

3 Big Ways the 1970s are Making a Comeback This Summer
Fashion trends are always making a comeback, but for this Summer the 1970s are all the rage! From sassy bell-bottoms and ethereal dresses, here are the 3 top trends to keep an eye out for!

What Did Victorian Women Wear Under Their Clothes
Underwear is rarely spoken about and yet has been worn for millennia. So, what did our Victorian ancestors wear under their often elaborate outfits and dainty corsets?

5 Ways The Past Can Inspire Our Fashion Sustainability
Struggling to know how you can shop and dress more sustainably and ethically? Looking back to the past, to history, can give us more answers than we may, at first, think.

Oscars 2021 - Top Trends From the Red Carpet
The red carpet was back in swing at the 93rd annual Academy Awards, but what were the top trends of the night? Crop tops, deep v necks and keyholes seemed to be popular at the Oscars!

What Lockdown Taught us About Our Shopping Habits
After a year stuck in a global pandemic, online shopping rates have increased exponentially. But, when shops reopened on April 12th, we saw that perhaps the high street isn’t quite dead yet.

‘Made in Luxury’ - China’s Changing Fashions
We have this outdated belief that ‘made in China’ means our clothes have been mass-produced by underpaid factory workers. But, this isn’t always the case.

The (Pre)History of Fashion
Despite popular belief, humans have been dressing for fashion for the majority of their existence. Though we picture cavemen and prehistoric peoples as individuals enslaved to basic survival, ancient cultures were filled with decorative accessories, complex patterns, and fashion workers who made the trendy hunter-gatherers possible.

5 Perfect Cottagecore Dresses for Spring 2021
With the freshness of Spring finally upon us (YAY!) it’s time to dig out those glorious Spring/Summer dresses. Wanting some new cottagecore pieces? Here are 5 that will complete your closet!

Caps Galore—Dutch Traditional Caps and their many Personalities
Dutch traditional caps. Something you’ve probably never thought about, but these items of dress have some fascinating history…and shapes!

The Camicia and Italian Renaissance Art
Italian Renaissance art is often a good resource when looking into the fashion of the period. Portraits of the elite show the elaborate fabric, tailoring, and embellishment that went into a garment at this time. However, this article is looking at the undergarment – the ‘camicia da giorno’

An Interview with This Story Jewellery
Much like with the clothes we wear, the jewellery we choose to accessorise with helps us express our innermost personalities and create our own unique style. Anna Sweet, founder and owner of This Story Jewellery, tells us all about her small business.

Bridgerton: Thoughts From an Antique Jewellery Enthusiast
Bridgerton has taken the world by storm, for its romantic love story, vibrant colours and Regency fashion, but, how does the jewellery in Bridgerton hold up?

A Discovery of 1590s Fashion (and Witches!)
A Discovery of Witches has returned to our screens once more, bringing us drama, suspense and 1590s fashion! Let’s take a look at how historically accurate these costumes are…

The Minoan in Mary Katrantzou
Greek designer Mary Katrantzou has often allowed the famed past of her home country to inform her designs. For her SS17 collection, Katrantzou looked to the Bronze Age, rather than the more popularly known Classical period.

What To Wear? The Clothes Of Victorian Working-Class Women
When we think of the Victorian era we usually think of voluptuous gowns and embroidered evening wear, women in bustles and tailored silhouettes. For the upper classes this is true, women did waltz around in these status showing dresses, however, this wasn’t the case for the majority of ladies.

Victorian Mourning Dress
When a monarch and their family do something, especially in regards to fashion, people tend to follow suit and so, due to Victoria’s deep state of mourning, mourning etiquette and mourning fashion became a staple for Victorian society.

Grace Kelly’s Iconic Wedding Dress
The wedding dress of Grace Kelly for her marriage to Prince Rainier of Monaco is now one of the most famous dresses in the world, but what makes it so iconic?

Dangerous Beauty: The World of Victorian Makeup
Do you love wearing makeup? Can’t bear to leave the house without it on? Well…you’d struggle in the Victorian era! Makeup was a big no-no.

Maternity Fashions in History
In 2020, maternity clothing is a massive business, with most pregnant people choosing to keep up with the main fashion trends. However, having an entire fashion market dedicated to pregnancy is perhaps more modern than we think. In history, things were a tad bit different.
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.