Fashion History & Costume Appreciation Blog

Yves Saint Laurent

Designer Spotlight: Yves Saint Laurent

Sine McEllin

A brief history of the iconic French designer responsible for 'Le Smoking' jacket, safari style and the Mondrian dress.

Designer Spotlight: Yves Saint Laurent

Sine McEllin

A brief history of the iconic French designer responsible for 'Le Smoking' jacket, safari style and the Mondrian dress.

Jumpsuits: A History

Jumpsuits: The Cooler Older Sister of the Dress

Ian Drummond

A brief history of the jumpsuit from utilitarian workwear to the runways of couture.

Jumpsuits: The Cooler Older Sister of the Dress

Ian Drummond

A brief history of the jumpsuit from utilitarian workwear to the runways of couture.

A Brief History of Feedsacks

A Brief History of Feedsacks

Ian Drummond

Feedsacks have an interesting history, from their utilitarian use to their fashionable use.

A Brief History of Feedsacks

Ian Drummond

Feedsacks have an interesting history, from their utilitarian use to their fashionable use.

Vintage Indigenous Fashion Design in North America

Vintage Indigenous Fashion Design in North America

Sine McEllin

Native American and Mexican designers who made names for themselves in the mid to late 20th century. The history of Cowichan sweaters, patio dresses and Cherokee alphabet scarves. 

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Vintage Indigenous Fashion Design in North America

Sine McEllin

Native American and Mexican designers who made names for themselves in the mid to late 20th century. The history of Cowichan sweaters, patio dresses and Cherokee alphabet scarves. 

1 comment
women's 1970s pant suits

Women's Pantsuits in The Polyester Decade

Sine McEllin

Women started wearing trousers more than ever before in the 70s and the pantsuit became key in a woman's wardrobe for office wear.

Women's Pantsuits in The Polyester Decade

Sine McEllin

Women started wearing trousers more than ever before in the 70s and the pantsuit became key in a woman's wardrobe for office wear.

vintage 80s embellished silk bridal gowns

Vintage 80s Bridalwear

Sine McEllin

Quintessentially 80s embellished ivory silk gowns now in the bridal collection!

Vintage 80s Bridalwear

Sine McEllin

Quintessentially 80s embellished ivory silk gowns now in the bridal collection!