🧵 An Ottoman Üç Etek (Three-Panel) Kaftan Made of Purple Silk Satin, Embroidered with Gold Metallic Thread, 19th Century #FashionHistory
December 9, 2025 at 12:07 AM
🧵 An Ottoman Üç Etek (Three-Panel) Kaftan Made of Purple Silk Satin, Embroidered with Gold Metallic Thread, 19th Century #FashionHistory
December 9, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Today is the 84th anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor. My family has a personal connection to the event. I would like to honor the day by doing a #FashionHistory Pictorial homage to the fashions folks in Hawaii wore in the 1940s. 🧵
December 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Today is the 84th anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor. My family has a personal connection to the event. I would like to honor the day by doing a #FashionHistory Pictorial homage to the fashions folks in Hawaii wore in the 1940s. 🧵
For this #FashionHistory 🧵 I will be looking at the costuming of two characters - Mary (played by Donna Reed) & Violet (played by Gloria Grahame), whose competition for the attention of George Bailey apparently began when they were little girls.
December 6, 2025 at 9:31 PM
For this #FashionHistory 🧵 I will be looking at the costuming of two characters - Mary (played by Donna Reed) & Violet (played by Gloria Grahame), whose competition for the attention of George Bailey apparently began when they were little girls.
Print Dress (likely silk or cotton)
American, ca 1857
Designer Unknown
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American, ca 1857
Designer Unknown
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November 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Print Dress (likely silk or cotton)
American, ca 1857
Designer Unknown
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American, ca 1857
Designer Unknown
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This sounds like an instant preorder from me! 🪡🧵👗 #fashionhistory
November 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
This sounds like an instant preorder from me! 🪡🧵👗 #fashionhistory
In honor of Veterans today, I'd like to showcase Women's Military uniforms throughout the years.
Image: Women's US Military Uniform, WW1
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Image: Women's US Military Uniform, WW1
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November 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
In honor of Veterans today, I'd like to showcase Women's Military uniforms throughout the years.
Image: Women's US Military Uniform, WW1
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Image: Women's US Military Uniform, WW1
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Cotton Morning Dress
American, ca 1852
From The MET's Website:
"The female silhouette of the middle of the 19th century consisted of a fitted corseted bodice and wide full skirts."
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American, ca 1852
From The MET's Website:
"The female silhouette of the middle of the 19th century consisted of a fitted corseted bodice and wide full skirts."
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November 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Cotton Morning Dress
American, ca 1852
From The MET's Website:
"The female silhouette of the middle of the 19th century consisted of a fitted corseted bodice and wide full skirts."
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American, ca 1852
From The MET's Website:
"The female silhouette of the middle of the 19th century consisted of a fitted corseted bodice and wide full skirts."
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Day Dress of Silk, Linen & Cotton
American, ca 1850
The fashionable silhouette of the 1850s was defined by a small waist, drooping shoulders, & a voluminous skirt that steadily grew in size through the decade.
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American, ca 1850
The fashionable silhouette of the 1850s was defined by a small waist, drooping shoulders, & a voluminous skirt that steadily grew in size through the decade.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Day Dress of Silk, Linen & Cotton
American, ca 1850
The fashionable silhouette of the 1850s was defined by a small waist, drooping shoulders, & a voluminous skirt that steadily grew in size through the decade.
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American, ca 1850
The fashionable silhouette of the 1850s was defined by a small waist, drooping shoulders, & a voluminous skirt that steadily grew in size through the decade.
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Today's Vintage Halloween Costume Inspiration...
1940s Black Cat (featuring Pinup model, Dusty Anderson)
& yes, today's #FashionHistory 🧵 is all #VintageHalloweenCostumes
1940s Black Cat (featuring Pinup model, Dusty Anderson)
& yes, today's #FashionHistory 🧵 is all #VintageHalloweenCostumes
October 31, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Today's Vintage Halloween Costume Inspiration...
1940s Black Cat (featuring Pinup model, Dusty Anderson)
& yes, today's #FashionHistory 🧵 is all #VintageHalloweenCostumes
1940s Black Cat (featuring Pinup model, Dusty Anderson)
& yes, today's #FashionHistory 🧵 is all #VintageHalloweenCostumes
Silk Tulle Dress w/ Roses
American, ca 1966-67
Designer: Ann Lowe (1898-1981)
Ann Cole Lowe was an American fashion designer, she was the first Black American to become a noted fashion designer. Her designs were popular among upper-class women in 1920s -1960s.
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American, ca 1966-67
Designer: Ann Lowe (1898-1981)
Ann Cole Lowe was an American fashion designer, she was the first Black American to become a noted fashion designer. Her designs were popular among upper-class women in 1920s -1960s.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Silk Tulle Dress w/ Roses
American, ca 1966-67
Designer: Ann Lowe (1898-1981)
Ann Cole Lowe was an American fashion designer, she was the first Black American to become a noted fashion designer. Her designs were popular among upper-class women in 1920s -1960s.
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American, ca 1966-67
Designer: Ann Lowe (1898-1981)
Ann Cole Lowe was an American fashion designer, she was the first Black American to become a noted fashion designer. Her designs were popular among upper-class women in 1920s -1960s.
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Afternoon Dress
French, ca 1890s
Designer: Jeanne Paquin (French, 1869–1936)
Design House: House of Paquin (French, 1891–1956)
The House of Paquin was a French design company, established in Paris in 1891, by Isidore René Jacob, known as Paquin, & his wife, Jeanne Paquin.
#FashionHistory🧵
French, ca 1890s
Designer: Jeanne Paquin (French, 1869–1936)
Design House: House of Paquin (French, 1891–1956)
The House of Paquin was a French design company, established in Paris in 1891, by Isidore René Jacob, known as Paquin, & his wife, Jeanne Paquin.
#FashionHistory🧵
October 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Afternoon Dress
French, ca 1890s
Designer: Jeanne Paquin (French, 1869–1936)
Design House: House of Paquin (French, 1891–1956)
The House of Paquin was a French design company, established in Paris in 1891, by Isidore René Jacob, known as Paquin, & his wife, Jeanne Paquin.
#FashionHistory🧵
French, ca 1890s
Designer: Jeanne Paquin (French, 1869–1936)
Design House: House of Paquin (French, 1891–1956)
The House of Paquin was a French design company, established in Paris in 1891, by Isidore René Jacob, known as Paquin, & his wife, Jeanne Paquin.
#FashionHistory🧵
It's Wicked Wednesday & spooky fashion time! Vampires have such style, but sometimes that traditional black cloak gets boring. As a Gen Xer whose fashion leaned toward the punk aesthetic, my quintessential vampire film has to be 1987's "The Lost Boys" - so let's do a #FashionHistory deep dive! 🧵
October 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
It's Wicked Wednesday & spooky fashion time! Vampires have such style, but sometimes that traditional black cloak gets boring. As a Gen Xer whose fashion leaned toward the punk aesthetic, my quintessential vampire film has to be 1987's "The Lost Boys" - so let's do a #FashionHistory deep dive! 🧵
October 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Renoir of California was only in existence from 1946 - 1964, yet their designs had a huge impact on Mid Century jewelry design.
Image: 1950s Renoir Copper "Coil" Cuff Bracelet & Matching Clip On Earrings
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Image: 1950s Renoir Copper "Coil" Cuff Bracelet & Matching Clip On Earrings
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October 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Renoir of California was only in existence from 1946 - 1964, yet their designs had a huge impact on Mid Century jewelry design.
Image: 1950s Renoir Copper "Coil" Cuff Bracelet & Matching Clip On Earrings
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voodoovintagedesign.etsy.com/listing/9161...
Image: 1950s Renoir Copper "Coil" Cuff Bracelet & Matching Clip On Earrings
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"The silhouette, composed of a funnel-shaped bust feeding into wide rectangular skirts, was inspired by Spanish designs of the previous century and allowed for expansive amounts of textiles with delicate Rococo curvilinear decoration."
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#FashionHistory & more pics in 🧵
August 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
"The silhouette, composed of a funnel-shaped bust feeding into wide rectangular skirts, was inspired by Spanish designs of the previous century and allowed for expansive amounts of textiles with delicate Rococo curvilinear decoration."
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#FashionHistory & more pics in 🧵
Hoops w/ slight Bustle (made from Metal & Cotton)
American, ca 1860s
From THE MET website (about this piece):
"The bustle, by extending the body, became a point of demarcation for the back of the waist."
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American, ca 1860s
From THE MET website (about this piece):
"The bustle, by extending the body, became a point of demarcation for the back of the waist."
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October 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Hoops w/ slight Bustle (made from Metal & Cotton)
American, ca 1860s
From THE MET website (about this piece):
"The bustle, by extending the body, became a point of demarcation for the back of the waist."
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American, ca 1860s
From THE MET website (about this piece):
"The bustle, by extending the body, became a point of demarcation for the back of the waist."
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Silk Embroidered Choli
ca 19th century
Indian, Designer / Artisan Unknown
A choli (or ravike in South India) is a blouse/ bodice-like upper garment, that is usually cut cropped leaving the midriff (& often the back) bare. It is worn along w/ a sari in the Indian subcontinent.
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ca 19th century
Indian, Designer / Artisan Unknown
A choli (or ravike in South India) is a blouse/ bodice-like upper garment, that is usually cut cropped leaving the midriff (& often the back) bare. It is worn along w/ a sari in the Indian subcontinent.
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Choli #artbots #themet
https://botfrens.com/collections/223/contents/1381450
https://botfrens.com/collections/223/contents/1381450
September 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Silk Embroidered Choli
ca 19th century
Indian, Designer / Artisan Unknown
A choli (or ravike in South India) is a blouse/ bodice-like upper garment, that is usually cut cropped leaving the midriff (& often the back) bare. It is worn along w/ a sari in the Indian subcontinent.
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ca 19th century
Indian, Designer / Artisan Unknown
A choli (or ravike in South India) is a blouse/ bodice-like upper garment, that is usually cut cropped leaving the midriff (& often the back) bare. It is worn along w/ a sari in the Indian subcontinent.
#FashionHistory in 🧵
#FashionHistory sort of -- Well, cosplay of fashions from old paintings but I figure it's close enough and good fun in a time when we need more silliness and art.
🧵 Thread -- and it is a delight:
🧵 Thread -- and it is a delight:
Today is the 5 year anniversary to when I slowly started losing my mind during the pandemic and began dressing up as works of art.
As my Twitter account has long been abandoned, why not make a thread of my madness on BlueSky?
This was “The Maid” by Wilhelm August Lebrecht Amberg, from 1862
As my Twitter account has long been abandoned, why not make a thread of my madness on BlueSky?
This was “The Maid” by Wilhelm August Lebrecht Amberg, from 1862
April 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
#FashionHistory sort of -- Well, cosplay of fashions from old paintings but I figure it's close enough and good fun in a time when we need more silliness and art.
🧵 Thread -- and it is a delight:
🧵 Thread -- and it is a delight:
Silk Evening Dress
ca 1897
Design House: Rouff (French, 1844–1914)
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ca 1897
Design House: Rouff (French, 1844–1914)
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October 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Silk Evening Dress
ca 1897
Design House: Rouff (French, 1844–1914)
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ca 1897
Design House: Rouff (French, 1844–1914)
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Swords (sabers) from the DISTINCTION (or PRESENCE) part of #Superfine: Tailoring Black Style exhibit at the Met
This part highlights Black men's in style in the military.
Other sections in thread 🧵👨🏾💼
If you can make it there before it closes, definitely worth it
#BlackSky #FashionHistory #ArtSky
This part highlights Black men's in style in the military.
Other sections in thread 🧵👨🏾💼
If you can make it there before it closes, definitely worth it
#BlackSky #FashionHistory #ArtSky
October 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Swords (sabers) from the DISTINCTION (or PRESENCE) part of #Superfine: Tailoring Black Style exhibit at the Met
This part highlights Black men's in style in the military.
Other sections in thread 🧵👨🏾💼
If you can make it there before it closes, definitely worth it
#BlackSky #FashionHistory #ArtSky
This part highlights Black men's in style in the military.
Other sections in thread 🧵👨🏾💼
If you can make it there before it closes, definitely worth it
#BlackSky #FashionHistory #ArtSky
Wool Slippers w/ Needlework
American, ca 1865-85
From The MET's Website:
"Throughout the Victorian era, middle and upper class women were expected to exhibit their domestic and needleworking skills in the making of useful and attractive items."
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American, ca 1865-85
From The MET's Website:
"Throughout the Victorian era, middle and upper class women were expected to exhibit their domestic and needleworking skills in the making of useful and attractive items."
Another pic & some #FashionHistory in 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Wool Slippers w/ Needlework
American, ca 1865-85
From The MET's Website:
"Throughout the Victorian era, middle and upper class women were expected to exhibit their domestic and needleworking skills in the making of useful and attractive items."
Another pic & some #FashionHistory in 🧵
American, ca 1865-85
From The MET's Website:
"Throughout the Victorian era, middle and upper class women were expected to exhibit their domestic and needleworking skills in the making of useful and attractive items."
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Wool & Silk "Half-Mourning" Suit Embroidered with Metallic Thread
American, 1894-96
Department Store: James McCreary and Co., N.Y.
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American, 1894-96
Department Store: James McCreary and Co., N.Y.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Wool & Silk "Half-Mourning" Suit Embroidered with Metallic Thread
American, 1894-96
Department Store: James McCreary and Co., N.Y.
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American, 1894-96
Department Store: James McCreary and Co., N.Y.
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An interesting snapshot of Haitian-French cultural and commercial ties in 1890: women's shoes. 🇭🇹👠🇫🇷
Read the full article (in English) here (quotes in 🧵):
scalar.library.yorku.ca/black-republ...
#HaitianSky #FashionHistory 🗃️
Read the full article (in English) here (quotes in 🧵):
scalar.library.yorku.ca/black-republ...
#HaitianSky #FashionHistory 🗃️
December 20, 2024 at 6:55 PM
An interesting snapshot of Haitian-French cultural and commercial ties in 1890: women's shoes. 🇭🇹👠🇫🇷
Read the full article (in English) here (quotes in 🧵):
scalar.library.yorku.ca/black-republ...
#HaitianSky #FashionHistory 🗃️
Read the full article (in English) here (quotes in 🧵):
scalar.library.yorku.ca/black-republ...
#HaitianSky #FashionHistory 🗃️
Translation Tuesday: mimic-of-modes.blogspot.com/2013/02/gale...
This plate hits on both a) the place of the theatre in dissemination of fashions and b) the way people in late 18th century France were looking outside of their own borders at the world. #FashionHistory #18thc 🧵
This plate hits on both a) the place of the theatre in dissemination of fashions and b) the way people in late 18th century France were looking outside of their own borders at the world. #FashionHistory #18thc 🧵
Galerie des Modes, 27e Cahier, 5e Figure
Blog on fashion history and historical clothing.
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May 28, 2024 at 2:05 PM
Translation Tuesday: mimic-of-modes.blogspot.com/2013/02/gale...
This plate hits on both a) the place of the theatre in dissemination of fashions and b) the way people in late 18th century France were looking outside of their own borders at the world. #FashionHistory #18thc 🧵
This plate hits on both a) the place of the theatre in dissemination of fashions and b) the way people in late 18th century France were looking outside of their own borders at the world. #FashionHistory #18thc 🧵