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@bows4crows.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 8:48 AM

Girls' dress, Kunstmuseum Den Haag, 1770

I don't know what it is, but I really love this one. The purple silk and brocaded flowers make for a beautiful fabric. And there's a lovely balance between that fabric and the white neck rulffles and engageantes.

#fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory

Museum photo of an 18th century Dutch dress, made for a 12-14 year old. It is in light purple silk with brocade of green and yellow flowers throughout, and pale pinstripes vertically. The bodice is tapered to a narrow waist, with a stomacher. It has a broad square cut neckline, lined with a single layer of white lace ruffles. The sleeves are elbow length, with ruffles at the ends in the same fabric as the dress, and white lace engageantes below this.
The skirt is full and structured, with extended hips (a little past the line of the shoulders).

@katestrasdin.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 5:27 PM

Anybody in need of something silvery to carry them towards Friday? This early #1930s beaded, fringed and draped gown could be just the ticket. The weekend beckons…… @metmuseum.org #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Side by side view of the front and back of a 1930s sleeveless beaded silver evening dress with deep scoop neckline, a V neck at the back, drop waist and fringed skirt

Detail of the silver glass beaded strap of the early 1930s beaded evening dress

@bows4crows.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 1:58 PM

Robe à l'anglaise, Kunstmuseum Den Haag, 1765

The brocading on this is really nice (today I learned what brocade is... 😊). I can't understand how this was done back then, so I'll be looking that up. But it makes for a really beautiful fabric.

#fashionsky #dresshistory #fashionhistory

A museum photo of a robe à l'anglaise style dress. It consists of an overdress and tablier (and apron-like front panel). These are made in a blue fabric, with brocade of white trailing vines and flowers.
The bodice is heavily structured and tapered to the waist (though not very narrow), with a wide square cut neckline (filled in with a semi-transparent fichu). The skirts are very full, likely supported by panniers, and extend to the floor.

@vickyhaddock.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 1:04 PM

This week's #ThirtiesThursday garment is this c. 1935 Elizabeth Hawes black silk dress with a draped bodice. The dress features pieces of patterned silk repurposed from vintage Japanese kimonos. Met Museum collection. #fashionhistory

@katestrasdin.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 8:59 AM

Purple polka dots shimmy across the surface of this dress, the fabric all that was required to create a decorative dress. Devoid of embellishment other than lace collar and cuffs, it holds its own in lavender shaded splendour. Late #1840s, Brussels Museum of Fashion and Lace #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Front view of a long full skirted gown with fitted buttoned bodice and pointed waist. The purple fabric has a woven repeat of polka dots

@historyachannel.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 9:30 PM

Alexander McQueen’s Spring/Summer 1998 runway featured a literal deluge, drenching wool coats and lace hems. While onlookers obsessed over the drama, the technical reality was ruined fabric and heavy, sodden tailoring that defied the clean lines of the decade. #FashionHistory

@katestrasdin.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 6:11 PM

Deep orange printed silk makes a lovely seasonal splash, sheer layers all gathered and draped. Hubert de Givenchy played with both shape and colour in his suit cries and seventies designs, this a perfect autumn cocktail dress c1970 #RISDMuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Partial view of a draped long sleeved cocktail dress in sheer silk chiffon. The deep orange is printed with a paler shade in blurry florals

Full length view of the long sleeved layered orange cocktail dress, gathered and draped. It is sheer with a dark under slip

@achronalart.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 4:08 PM

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For those into 🗃️🪡 #FashionHistory , this Tumblr account is doing amazing restorations on old fashion plates.

@vickyhaddock.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 9:43 AM

World Cotton Day is celebrated annually #OnThisDay to recognize cotton's role in global economic development. Hardy Amies designed this white cotton organdie wedding dress for a fashion show organised by The Cotton Board in 1953. Manchester Art Gallery collection. #fashionhistory

@katestrasdin.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 9:15 AM

An abundance of colour and pattern characterises this mid #1860s bodice from shadowy leaves to garlands of flowers. It is almost easier to appreciate it in isolation, separate from its skirt, the details somehow more impactful as a solo piece #V_and_A #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

The back of a mid 1860s bodice consisting of green silk with a leafy ombré pattern and dense floral patterns along the wide sleeves. It has green silk undersleeves, a round neck and pointed waist

Front view of the mid 1860s green silk bodice. In addition to the leafy pattern and floral borders, it is buttoned centre front

A detail of the floral pattern which decorates the sides and sleeves of the mid 1860s bodice

An alternative detail view of the mid 1860s green silk bodice which shows the floral pattern, the shadowy leaf motifs and part of the centre front buttoning

@bows4crows.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 9:10 AM

Robe à l'anglaise, Kunstmuseum Den Haag, 1765

The balance of this dress really works for me. It has typical period architectural elements (rigid bodice, panniers), but this is softened by the floral brocade, folds of fabric, and ruffles. Really lovely.

#fashionsky #dresshistory #fashionhistory

Museum photo of a roccoco style dress. It is made in pale green silk, with floral brocade/embroidery throughout.
The bodice is stiff looking and tapered sharply to the waist, with a stomacher and square cut neckline. The sleeves end just past the elbows, where extensive ruffles take over (engageantes?).
The skirt is very broad and full, supported by panniers presumably, with an outer layer that is open in the front, and an inner layer in the same fabric.

@laurencdeutsch.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 3:19 AM

fabric that mimics suede, yet, is easier to wash, harder to stain, and is resistant to discoloration. @thehenryford notes that this dress was, "'like a status security blanket' for fashionable women." #Fashionhistory #fabricofamerica

@inno-insights.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 12:03 AM

Is Fashion History Really Hidden?
On Episode 41, Tonya discusses the extensive documentation created by fashion publications and what can happen when researchers are willing to dig into those records.

See the link in the comments for the full video.

#FashionHistory #FashionArchives #BlackHistory

@katestrasdin.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 6:22 PM

Autumn but make it sparkly. The quiet caramel coloured wool chosen for Norman Norell’s early #1970s skirt suit, opens to reveal an explosion of gold sequins, a wonderful juxtaposition of business and pleasure @metmuseum.org #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Partial view of the top half of a pale brown wool skirt suit with soft tailoring at the jacket and a mid calf length skirt with a turtle neck gold sequin vest and gold lapels

Detail of the gold sequins decorating the best of the Norman Norell early 1970s skirt suit

Full length view of the brown Norman Norell wool skirt suit with plain skirt and open jacket. There is a gold sequinned turtle neck and the lapels of the jacket are gold sequinned too

@vickyhaddock.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 1:04 PM

This week's #TwentiesTuesday garment is this gold silk panne velvet wedding dress embroidered with artificial pearl beads. The dress was worn by Maud Cecil for her marriage to Richard Greville in London in November 1927. The maker is unknown. V&A collection. #fashionhistory

@edwardsdna.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 11:05 AM

A New Exhibition Reveals How Hot Pink Togas and Floral Perfumes Conveyed Power in the Roman Empire: The show in Copenhagen explores the relationship between fashion and influence in ancient Rome @SmithsonianMag #RomanEmpire #FashionHistory #CopenhagenExhibition #ArtAndCulture #HistoricalFashion

@thevalentinebot.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 11:05 AM

ID: V.2021.04.04a-d
wreaths (costume accessories); wedding dresses; sandals
Date: 1937
Artist: Gerecke, Annie Dawson; Maker
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.2021.04.04a-d&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL #FashionHistory

Wedding ensemble consisting of a hair wreath; long gown; and high heeled shoes: a) hair wreath of wired white paper flowers and buds similar to lily of the valley; b) wedding gown of cream tone-on-tone silk jacquard woven in a swirl pattern: high standing placket neckline creates narrow V to under bust; wide gathered panels from top of shoulder to underbust seam; long demi Gigot sleeves; pointed cuffs close at wrist with self-fabric covered buttons; L side seam snaps closure from armscye to hip; CB closure of self-fabric covered buttons from neck to waist; wide waistband at natural waist, peaked at CF under bust; very full A-line skirt; floor length with slight train; c,d) high heeled sandals of cream silk and leather with metal buckle and grommets: fabric outer; open toe; adjustable straps from heel to vamp, crossing at front; slits in top of vamp; 2.5 inch heel.

@katestrasdin.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 9:49 AM

Maria Gallenga brought artisan techniques to garments that transcend the fickleness of trends. Here a mid #1920s gown includes stencilled velvet, Murano glass beads and a wave of chiffon, looking as stylish today as it did a century ago. Sold via #KerryTaylorAuct #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Back view of a long slim red velvet gown stencilled with gold rococo style motifs. It has sheer red chiffon bat wing style sleeves

Front view of the mid 1920s Maria Gallenga red velvet and chiffon gown showing the gold stenciling on the velvet and the long, wide sheer chiffon sleeves

A shoulder detail of the red velvet Gallenga dress showing the small Murano glass beads that run along the top of the shoulder

A fabric detail from the mid 1920s Gallenga dress showing how the gold stencilled rococo motifs decorate the red velvet

@xxgaspxx.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 9:32 AM

Vogue Pattern Book October – November 1934 Free Blouse Insert PDF www.gasparchives.com/product/vogu... Ladies and Misses three piece wrap blouse. This pattern is a paper fold out pattern included in the Vogue Pattern Book October – November Issue of 1934. #1930s #sewing #fashionhistory #blouse