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American fashion designer Stan Herman was born #OnThisDay in 1928. He is perhaps best known for designing corporate uniforms, such as this rust Dacron polyester skirt suit and printed blouse that was worn by United Airlines flight attendants from 1976. SFO Museum collection. #fashionhistory

ID: V.97.50.08a,b
dresses (garments); belts (costume accessories)
Date: Circa 1973
Artist: Otti Y. Windmueller; Maker ||Windmueller, Otti Y., Mrs.
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.97.50.08a%2Cb&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL #FashionHistory

The difference between front & back is barely discernible, such is the cool drama of Molyneux’s mid #1930s velvet gown. A slight dip at the neck & opening at the front of the floor length sleeves, otherwise it is a mirror of itself as she stands in velvety majesty #PalaisGalliera #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

English fashion designer Susie Cave, the co-founder of The Vampire's Wife label, was born #OnThisDay in 1966. Catherine, Princess of Wales, wore The Vampire's Wife emerald green silk-blend chiffon ‘Falconetti’ dress during a visit to Ireland in March 2020. #fashionhistory

The name alone conjures visions of delectable treats, Poiret’s 1912/13 Sorbet gown. It offered a new silhouette that reimagined womenswear at this transitional time, illustrated too by George’s Lepape’s drawings @chicagomuseum.bsky.social #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

dress is made of non-woven cellulose, a material from wood pulp or cellulose fiber. These dresses were called- paper dresses, which were a trend at the time. A predecessor to fast fashion, they were cheap, disposable dresses only meant to be worn once or twice. #Fashionhistory

ID: V.2010.49.01
dresses (garments)
Date: 1996
Artist: Montaldo's; Retailer ||Morton Myles for the Warrens; Maker
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.2010.49.01&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL #FashionHistory

Bob Mackie Dies at 87: Fashion LegacyBob Mackie changed Hollywood fashion through dazzling costumes, celebrity collaborations, and designs that remain unforgettable. #BobMackie #FashionHistory #RUNWAY #BobMackie #BobMackieLegacy #CarolBurnett #CherFashion #CostumeDesign #fashiondesigners #fashionhis

This week's #TwentiesTuesday garment is this c. 1925 pink/red crêpe de chine drop waist overdress that has a matching belt. The skirt is embellished with a wide, hand-embroidered border of flowers, leaves and branches. Amsterdam Museum collection. #fashionhistory

From enormous sleeves to the biggest skirt and a bright pink late #1860s ballgown from the French fashion house of Emile Pingat. Minimal embellishment, all of the drama reserved for the proportions @AlbanyInstitute #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

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Elegant Erhard Sohne Leather trinket box, keepsake box, something old gift for wedding rings #ebay #antiques #interiors #fashionhistory

The marni trunkette bag and the vintage version at Ginchys ginchys.etsy.com/listing/4564... #marni #etsy #fashionhistory #fashionsky

women who wear them feel sexy and grown up. He brought fantasy into his clothing, taking inspiration from 1920s flapper dresses, theater, variety shows, showgirls, and old hollywood. We see their impact in this 80s dress for Amen Wardy, a boutique. @LACMA #Fashionhistory

I was sorry to hear that Bob Mackie had died today, surely the designer with the most sparkling of legacies. Here is just one of the countless dazzling garments worn by Cher in the late #1970s #JuliensAuctions #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡