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@katestrasdin.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 9:10 PM

It could be a sci fi movie costume but it is in fact a late #1930s evening ensemble by Ukrainian born designer Valentina. Made from wood ale grey silk chiffon, the fine pleats are caught together by a broad silver leather belt #ChicagoMuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

A long pale grey pleated chiffon evening dress worn with a wide silver leather belt. Over the top is a matching pleated grey chiffon cape

A partial view of the late 1930s grey chiffon evening dress worn without the cape to show the pleated bodice and the wide silver leather belt

@marthatalks.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 3:44 PM

ginchys.etsy.com/listing/4347... #fashionhistory #etsy #christmasgift #christmas #fadhionsky #menswear

@katestrasdin.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 9:45 AM

Some weeks are sent to try us aren’t they?! I have had one of those weeks and for anybody else who might be feeling similarly foiled at every turn, take a moment to enjoy this favourite mid #1930s gown by Rose Amado. A soothing feast for the eyes #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Back view of an ombré blue satin evening dress with open back and buttoned waist centre back

Front view of the mid 1930s ombré blue satin evening dress. It is high at the front and has straps that hang down under the arms

Detail of the mid 1930s ombré blue satin evening dress showing the small self covered buttons over the bottom

Partial view of the ombré blue satin evening dress showing how the straps fall into a loop beneath the arms

@thevalentinebot.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 8:56 AM

ID: V.72.405.03
dresses (garments)
Date: 1968
Artist: Biache; Designer
https://valentine.rediscoverysoftware.com/mDetail.aspx?rID=V.72.405.03&db=objects&dir=VALCOLL #FashionHistory

Evening dress of white silk trimmed with white lace: wide rounded neckline; short straight sleeves; CB zipper closure; high waisted style; attached belt at waistline, 2 bows at back; straight skirt.

@vickyhaddock.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 6:01 AM

Gerald Ford married Elizabeth (Betty) Bloomer at Grace Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids #OnThisDay in 1948. The bride wore a sapphire blue satin dress and a hat made with antique lace taken from a parasol that belonged to the groom's grandmother. Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library #fashionhistory

@waterfrontnews.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 7:27 PM

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@katestrasdin.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 1:54 PM

The yellow background could not possibly be brighter it seems, a backdrop to white and gold floral motifs accented with a cloud of white and metallic lace trimmings. Robe à la francaise #1760s #LACMA #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

A side by side image of the back of a yellow and white robe à la francaise. It has the deep Watteau pleat, a long train and lace trimmings at the sleeves and neck

Sleeve detail of the 1760s yellow and white silk brocade gown which shows the pattern as well as parts of the white and metallic lace trim

@vickyhaddock.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 1:04 PM

Farah Pahlavi, the last Empress of Iran, was born #OnThisDay in 1938. She wore this Marc Bohan for Christian Dior gold evening gown embellished with intricate Golabatoon Duzi embroidery to attend a state dinner at the White House in 1962. Royal Costume Museum (Shams Palace). #fashionhistory

@bows4crows.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 8:56 AM

Robe à l'anglaise, Kunstmuseum den Haag, 1770

The deep blue silk is really incredible, right? You could put that on any kind of dress today and it would look amazing. I also love the little bow (?) on the chest that the fichu is tucked into.

#fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory

Museum photo of a full length dress in dark blue silk, with woven floral details throughout. The skirt has wide panniers, just beyond shoulder width, and falls fairly straight to the floor. I think its actually an overskirt, open in front, with a same pattern skirt beneath (its hard to tell). The bodice is mostly covered by a large white lace fichu/shawl, but seems typical of the period. Sleeves are half length, with small ruffles in the dress' fabric, and white engageantes.

@vickyhaddock.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 6:01 AM

American fashion designer Ralph Lauren was born #OnThisDay in 1939.
Priyanka Chopra attended the 2018 Heavenly Bodies Met Gala wearing a custom-made Ralph Lauren burgundy velvet gown embroidered with gold beads and Swarovski crystals and a dramatic bejeweled hood. #fashionhistory

@laurencdeutsch.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 4:24 AM

#Ootd is this 1922 blue beaded and sequined dress. The gorgeous scalloped edges resemble fish scales- iridescent and gorgeous. It was said to have been worn at the Preston Guild Ball- the oldest festival in England, held every 20 years in Preston, Lancashire. #Fashionhistory

@katestrasdin.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 6:53 PM

Whilst this strapless gown by Marcelle Dormoy might glow in emerald gorgeousness from the front, it is really all happening at the back with its dash of fuchsia like a farewell gift. Late #1940s #PalaisGalliera #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Back view of a green silk strapless floor length party dress which has a broad dark pink stripe running horizontally across the back of the skirt and a matching pink silk bow centre back

Front view of the late 1940s green silk strapless floor length party dress with just a hint of the dark pink decoration at the back peeping through on either side

@arcanamatic.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 6:26 PM

Step into the vibrant world of 1950s fashion photography. Ektachrome colors and soft glamour lighting bring this mid-century editorial to life. #FashionHistory #1950sStyle

@vickyhaddock.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 1:04 PM

This week's #TwentiesTuesday garment is this c. 1922 dark brown silk voile hostess gown. Designed by Suzanne Bertillion, the outer gown is constructed from a single length of fabric that is hand-stamped with a gold griffon motif. Museum at FIT collection. #fashionhistory

@katestrasdin.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 9:54 AM

I’m not in the market for an #1880s evening dolman style evening mantle but if I were then how about this? The fabric is mesmerising and the trim effusive, a blend of grass blades and black lace in dizzying proximity. Compagnie Russe sold via #AugustaAuction #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Bodice detail of an 1880s blue patterned evening mantle. This image shows the complexity of the grass blade pattern on ombré blue silk with black lace infill at the neckline

Full length view of the 1880s shaded blue evening mantle with patterned blue silk and deep black lace trim at the neck, cuffs and centre front

Side view of the 1880s blue patterned evening mantle showing the fashionable bustle style silhouette

Part of the back of the 1880s blue patterned evening mantle showing how the black lace is arranged centre back

@suzilove.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 7:33 AM

1808 Gorgeous Women’s Fashion In The Times Of Jane Austen: Spencers, Coats, Shawls, Reticules Or Bags. #RegencyFashion #JaneAusten #FashionHistory

1808 Gorgeous Women's Fashion In The Times Of Jane Austen:Spencers, Coats, Reticules or bags, Shawls. #RegencyFashion #JaneAusten #FashionPlate

@vickyhaddock.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 6:01 AM

English fashion designer Charles Frederick Worth was born #OnThisDay in 1825. Inspired by 18th century France, this tan and pink silk faille House of Worth evening dress, embellished with ivory bobbin lace on the bodice, was designed in c. 1866. Philadelphia Museum of Art. #fashionhistory

@laurencdeutsch.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 5:32 AM

from various tribes, including the southwestern landscape. He was relatively well known with his designs being sold in Neiman Marcus and Lord & Taylor! He was also the first Native American designer to be shown at an international fashion show! #Fashionhistory

@busterjustis.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 3:19 AM

Gorgeous vintage headpiece from the famous Bermans Film & Theatrical Costumiers. This is an amazing collectible piece. overmyhead.etsy.com/listing/1679... #etsy #fashionhistory #hollywoodcollectible #bermanstheatrical #costuming #hollywoodcostuming #hollywoodhistory

@katestrasdin.bsky.social Oct 12, 2026, 5:19 PM

Space age influence makes its mark on this late #1960s Henri Pilet orange wool dress. As well as the decorative smooth silver buttons it is sleekly tailored with high collar and integral belt, no superfluous details required. Sold via #FeatherstoneVintage #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Front view of a calf length dark orange wool tailored dress with a high ribbed collar and long sleeves. It has an integral belt punctuated with silver disc buttons which also appear on the collar and pockets

Partial view of the late 1960s Henri Pilet orange wool dress showing the belt decorated with silver disc buttons and the sharply tailored line of the construction

Side view of the late 1960s Henri Pilet orange wool dress which shows off the construction and details such as the hip pockets and integral belt