Fashion History & Costume Appreciation Blog

1950s poodle skirt juli lynn charlot

Poodle Skirts

Ian Drummond

Poodle skirts are the quintessential item when people think of 1950s fashion. The woman responsible for the design is Juli Lynne Charlot, an American singer and actress.

Poodle Skirts

Ian Drummond

Poodle skirts are the quintessential item when people think of 1950s fashion. The woman responsible for the design is Juli Lynne Charlot, an American singer and actress.

Portrait of Eleanor Lambert leaning on a rake, photographed by Cecil Beaton

The MET Gala & Eleanor Lambert

Ian Drummond

Eleanor Lambert, aka the Empress of New York, founded the Met Gala. She is one of the most influential women of the 20th century within art and fashion.

The MET Gala & Eleanor Lambert

Ian Drummond

Eleanor Lambert, aka the Empress of New York, founded the Met Gala. She is one of the most influential women of the 20th century within art and fashion.

1950s Knit Skirt Sets

1950s Knit Skirt Sets

Sine McEllin

Take a look at the beautiful knit sets in our collection and listen to Ian talk a little bit about them!

1950s Knit Skirt Sets

Sine McEllin

Take a look at the beautiful knit sets in our collection and listen to Ian talk a little bit about them!

Lilli Ann

Lilli Ann

Sine McEllin

Come check out our collection of vintage Lilli Ann suits from the 1950s and get a little history lesson about the company!

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Lilli Ann

Sine McEllin

Come check out our collection of vintage Lilli Ann suits from the 1950s and get a little history lesson about the company!

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Costume Design: The Red Shoes (1948) & Balletcore Fashion

Costume Design: The Red Shoes (1948) & Balletco...

Sine McEllin

A look at the gorgeous costumes of The Red Shoes as well as Balletcore fashion!

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Costume Design: The Red Shoes (1948) & Balletco...

Sine McEllin

A look at the gorgeous costumes of The Red Shoes as well as Balletcore fashion!

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Barbie & The First Fashion Dolls

Barbie & The First Fashion Dolls

Sine McEllin

Cissy, Lilli and Barbie....

Barbie & The First Fashion Dolls

Sine McEllin

Cissy, Lilli and Barbie....