Fashion History & Costume Appreciation Blog

Italian & German fashion designers

European Fashion Designers | 1980s-90s

Sine McEllin

A short summary of the work of some of our favourite Italian & German designers- Margaretha Ley of Escada, Donatella Versace and Romeo Gigli.

European Fashion Designers | 1980s-90s

Sine McEllin

A short summary of the work of some of our favourite Italian & German designers- Margaretha Ley of Escada, Donatella Versace and Romeo Gigli.

Female French fashion designers history

Parisian Women Designers | 1930s-60s

Sine McEllin

A short summary of the careers of some of the most iconic female fashion designers of Paris!

Parisian Women Designers | 1930s-60s

Sine McEllin

A short summary of the careers of some of the most iconic female fashion designers of Paris!

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