Victorians entered the spirit of DIY entertainments including music, singing and dancing.
Victorian Society – Fashion History 1837 to 1901
Victorian Social history. The transition from Romantic to Victorian society. Queen Victoria’s accession. The emergence of conditions and social classes. The importance of the railway network on ordinary lives and improved communications.
1800 Accesories – Regency Fashion History
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com Georgian Era The period 1800-1837 is part of the Georgian era. George III was insane after 1811, but lived on until 1820. His son the Prince Regent, George, acted as Regent for nine years of the King’s madness, then reigned 1820-1830. Because of the influence of the Georgian Prince …
Smocking Sample Pictures and Stitch Illustration
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com These are actual examples of smocking with instructional diagram to achieve the effect. Thanks to Claire Johnson for the samples. Fabric samples have their main stitch shown alongside, but they also show other stitch styles. Diagrams show outline (top left) and stem stitch below. These control the set of …
Victorian Era Jobs
From factory workers to skilled craftsmen, the Victorian Era (1837-1901) saw a range of jobs shaped by social class. Rise of professions, too.
How to Find Your Personal Style
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com Do You Need to Update Your Fashion Style? If you feel you need to update yourself be comforted that you are probably not as old-fashioned as you think. The very fact that you are thinking about updating, implies a certain awareness of style. Be comforted that only twenty percent …
Bra History – Bras After 1950 – Undergarments fashion history
The history of the bra dates back to ancient civilizations, but it wasn’t until the late 19th and early 20th century that modern bra designs were developed and popularized.
1970s Punks Fashion History Vivienne Westwood, Body Piercing
Costume History of early Punks. How aspects of Punk fashion, an anti establishment fashion, soon became accepted as part of mainstream styling by the turn of the 21st century.
Queen Elizabeth II’s Ceremonial Wedding Dress and Robes Designed by Norman Hartnell
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com Table of Content The Queen’s Wedding Dress Designer – Norman Hartnell In a sense, the Queen has been married twice. The first time she became wedded to Prince Philip; the second time at her coronation, she became wedded to the people. Each occasion demanded a dress of majestic beauty …
1923 Fashion Photos & 1940’s Women’s Fashion Photos
Pictures of Ordinary People and Children in Britain in Everyday Clothes By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com These are original family photographs of ordinary people in everyday clothes and taken between 1922 and 1955. They show fashion as it was worn and are an accurate record of fashion history of the early and mid-twentieth century. …