Fashion History & Costume Appreciation Blog

Barbie & The First Fashion Dolls

Barbie & The First Fashion Dolls

Ian Drummond

Cissy, Lilli and Barbie....

Barbie & The First Fashion Dolls

Ian Drummond

Cissy, Lilli and Barbie....

Marilyn Monroe's Costumes

Marilyn Monroe's Costumes

Ian Drummond

From shocking pink gowns to barely-there beaded cocktail dresses, let's take a look at some of Marilyn Monroe's most iconic costumes!

Marilyn Monroe's Costumes

Ian Drummond

From shocking pink gowns to barely-there beaded cocktail dresses, let's take a look at some of Marilyn Monroe's most iconic costumes!

1950s Swimwear

1950s Swimwear

Ian Drummond

In this 1950s swimwear history post, we take a look at some of the biggest swimsuit companies in America at the time, admire the iconic suits worn by actresses in...

1950s Swimwear

Ian Drummond

In this 1950s swimwear history post, we take a look at some of the biggest swimsuit companies in America at the time, admire the iconic suits worn by actresses in...

Beatniks

Beatniks

Ian Drummond

A short summary of the Beat Generation subculture and the iconic look they created.

Beatniks

Ian Drummond

A short summary of the Beat Generation subculture and the iconic look they created.

1950s Maternity Wear

1950s Maternity Wear

Ian Drummond

Midcentury baby bump fashion and how Hollywood dealt with it!

1950s Maternity Wear

Ian Drummond

Midcentury baby bump fashion and how Hollywood dealt with it!

Style Icon: Grace Kelly

Style Icon: Grace Kelly

Ian Drummond

An icon of the 1950s, Kelly is one of the most elegant women in history, on and off screen.

Style Icon: Grace Kelly

Ian Drummond

An icon of the 1950s, Kelly is one of the most elegant women in history, on and off screen.