The history of costume

I'm used to the old name: the State Museum of Oriental Art, but in recent years the museum's name has changed, now it's just the Museum of the East. Once the museum was located on the Obuh street, and now on Nikitsky Boulevard. Once I couldn't take my eyes from the incredible ...

I want to show you this interesting and practical accessory, "sweet bags" or scented bags. These handbags were not only an optional accessory, but also a necessary thing in the life of rich people of 16-17 centuries. As you know, the clothes of 16-17 centuries was distinct in its splendor, ...

Today I will tell you about Debutante Balls in Laredo. After the war between the United States and Mexico in 1848, the city of Laredo became a part of the United States. A little later, in 1896, the residents of the city decided that Laredo needed a festival in the American style. This holiday was ...

This coloured embroidery with repeating floral design is made on textile. Floral motifs were very popular during 1770-1790, the epoch of late rococo or braids. Clothes of the nobles — dress and camisoles — have been richly decorated. These few samples were purchased from Isabelle Goldschmidt. Now ...

Recently, I paid attention to a lady in a painting holding an animal or a toy in her right hand... And I decided to look for info. Hope it will be interesting not only to me. That is a flea catcher! In the Middle ages, the Catholic Church exterminated all cats considering them as companions of ...

The evolution of children's fashion is no less interesting than the history of clothes for adults. From the 1770s until the end of the 19th century, little kids wore long dresses regardless of gender. Such outfit was considered to be comfortable and warm. In addition, the proponents of morality ...

For example, the dresses of Empress Elisabeth of Bavaria (Sisi). According to the rules of Spanish etiquette (which was taken in the 16th century and preserved at the Vienna court until the 19th century), the Empress wore evening and festive dresses only once. Elizabeth Of Austria. Portrait by ...

I want to share with you what I've found on the Internet about the king of fabrics — velvet. I will not tell the story of velvet, and I suggest simply to admire the works of the most famous tailors and fashion designers of different times. I'm grateful to those whose hands created these ...