Fashion History & Costume Appreciation Blog

Gilded Age Socialites

American Socialites & Fashion - The Gilded Age ...

Ian Drummond

A guide to some of the biggest names of New York's Gilded Age high society fashion scene.

American Socialites & Fashion - The Gilded Age ...

Ian Drummond

A guide to some of the biggest names of New York's Gilded Age high society fashion scene.

Federico Forquet at his fashion show with his models in the mid 1960s

The Italian Dior: Federico Forquet

Ian Drummond

“The Italian Dior is named Forquet” is how Harper’s Bazaar Italy described haute couturier Federico Forquet. From fashion design to palazzo design, read about his 60 year career dressing the...

The Italian Dior: Federico Forquet

Ian Drummond

“The Italian Dior is named Forquet” is how Harper’s Bazaar Italy described haute couturier Federico Forquet. From fashion design to palazzo design, read about his 60 year career dressing the...

Special December Holiday Edit

Special December Holiday Edit

Ian Drummond

Christmas sweater history and our odes to two movies released in 1990 that both take place over the Holiday season. Come see!

Special December Holiday Edit

Ian Drummond

Christmas sweater history and our odes to two movies released in 1990 that both take place over the Holiday season. Come see!

The Battle of Versailles

The Battle of Versailles

Ian Drummond

A short summary of one of the most prolific events in fashion history.

The Battle of Versailles

Ian Drummond

A short summary of one of the most prolific events in fashion history.

The Ice Storm movie costume and style

The Ice Storm Film Style Edit

Ian Drummond

A style and collection edit inspired by the costumes of the iconic American 1973-set film The Ice Storm.

The Ice Storm Film Style Edit

Ian Drummond

A style and collection edit inspired by the costumes of the iconic American 1973-set film The Ice Storm.

Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture

Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture

Ian Drummond

The organization founded by Charles Frederick Worth and its influence on modern fashion.

Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture

Ian Drummond

The organization founded by Charles Frederick Worth and its influence on modern fashion.