Fashion History & Costume Appreciation Blog

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.

1940s Designers

1940s Designers

Ian Drummond

Some of the most influential names in fashion during the war years and after, from Paris to London and on to New York.

1940s Designers

Ian Drummond

Some of the most influential names in fashion during the war years and after, from Paris to London and on to New York.

Fashionable 1940s Socialites

Fashionable 1940s Socialites

Ian Drummond

From the Nouveau Riche to Russian Nobility, we take a look at at just four of the most fashionable ladies in 1940s America.

Fashionable 1940s Socialites

Ian Drummond

From the Nouveau Riche to Russian Nobility, we take a look at at just four of the most fashionable ladies in 1940s America.