Fashion History & Costume Appreciation Blog

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. 

The Italian Dior: Federico Forquet

Ian Drummond

“The Italian Dior is named Forquet” is how Harper’s Bazaar Italy described haute couturier Federico Forquet. 

Special December Holiday Edit

Special December Holiday Edit

Sine McEllin

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

Sine McEllin

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

Sine McEllin

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

The Battle of Versailles

Sine McEllin

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

The Ice Storm movie costume and style

Costume Design: The Ice Storm | Film Style Edit

Sine McEllin

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

Costume Design: The Ice Storm | Film Style Edit

Sine McEllin

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

Sine McEllin

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

Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture

Sine McEllin

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

The First Parisian Couturiers- Belle Époque Fashion

The First Parisian Couturiers- Belle Époque Fas...

Sine McEllin

Considered a Golden age in arts and fashion, we explore the designers of this prosperous period in the Third French Republic, when fashion began to move in a yearly cycle...

The First Parisian Couturiers- Belle Époque Fas...

Sine McEllin

Considered a Golden age in arts and fashion, we explore the designers of this prosperous period in the Third French Republic, when fashion began to move in a yearly cycle...