Fashion History & Costume Appreciation Blog

Barbie's 1960s Rivals!

Barbie's 1960s Rivals!

Sine McEllin

Tressy and Sindy- The fashion dolls that didn't have quite the same longevity as dear old Barbie but were equally wonderful in the 1960s.

Barbie's 1960s Rivals!

Sine McEllin

Tressy and Sindy- The fashion dolls that didn't have quite the same longevity as dear old Barbie but were equally wonderful in the 1960s.

Barbie Look Book

Barbie Through the Years Lookbook

Sine McEllin

We put together 30 famous Barbie looks with items on sale in our store right now! #BarbieFever

Barbie Through the Years Lookbook

Sine McEllin

We put together 30 famous Barbie looks with items on sale in our store right now! #BarbieFever

1960s Swinging London & Boutique Fashion

1960s Swinging London & Boutique Fashion

Sine McEllin

The fashion revolution that gave us the most iconic boutiques of the 20th Century. Who's ready for Carnaby street?!

1960s Swinging London & Boutique Fashion

Sine McEllin

The fashion revolution that gave us the most iconic boutiques of the 20th Century. Who's ready for Carnaby street?!

1960s pierre cardin space age fashion show

European Space Age Designers

Ian Drummond

The European Space Age designers that defined the decade; Pierre Cardin, André Courrèges, Paco Rabanne, and their influence on camp Space Age film Barbarella.

European Space Age Designers

Ian Drummond

The European Space Age designers that defined the decade; Pierre Cardin, André Courrèges, Paco Rabanne, and their influence on camp Space Age film Barbarella.

The 1960s Single Girl

The 1960s Single Girl

Ian Drummond

In the 1960s, women were seeking more freedoms, which meant being less inclined to settle into marriage. This new feminine ideal was dubbed the “Single Girl”. 

The 1960s Single Girl

Ian Drummond

In the 1960s, women were seeking more freedoms, which meant being less inclined to settle into marriage. This new feminine ideal was dubbed the “Single Girl”. 

Designer Spotlight: Rudi Gernreich

Designer Spotlight: Rudi Gernreich

Sine McEllin

A history of one of the most iconic designers of the 1960s.

Designer Spotlight: Rudi Gernreich

Sine McEllin

A history of one of the most iconic designers of the 1960s.