Experience the opulence of house parties and discover how the wealthy Victorians invented a lifestyle that showcased their prosperity and social standing.
The History of Jewelry
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com The History of Fine and Fake Jewelry Gold in Egypt 3000 BC In the ancient world gold was the preferred metal for making jewelry. It was rare, did not tarnish and best of all it was malleable, so it could be worked fairly easily. Magnificent bracelets, pendants, necklaces, rings, …
La Belle Epoque 1890-1914 Fashion History Edwardian Fashion
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com What is La Belle Époque? Aspects of Edwardian fashion history are examined in the sections on the Society Hostess, The Edwardian Seamstress and Edwardian Corsetry. Here we give a general overview of the main popular styles in the period 1890-1914 by which time fashion moved in a yearly cycle. …
Bustles Fashion History – Victorian Bustle Era 1870s and 1880s
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com Bustles The Victorian bustle, sometimes known as the Grecian bend was first in fashion between 1870 and 1875. It was next in fashion between 1883 to I891-2. How to Differentiate Between Bustles of 1870 and 1883 People often find it difficult to distinguish between the two quite different effects …
1980s Fashion History. Power Dressing C20Th
Fashion history influences of the 80s including, Dynasty and Dallas, big hair, gold, glamour and glitz. Shoulders and shoulder pads. 1980s Fashion also featured, big shoulder shawls, Doc Martens, trainers, low heeled pumps, innovative hosiery and colour coordination.
Dress Queen Elizabeth Coronation Gown
Peek into Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation dress.
The Great Exhibition of 1851
The Great Exhibition of 1851 was a vibrant display of culture, technology, and fascinating pieces from across the world!
Swimwear in the Early Days
Pictures from the Victorian era, showing fashion history of typical female swimwear at the seaside.
Victorian bathing suits and Edwardian swimming costumes for ladies.
The 1990s Fashion History – Millennium Fashion
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com 1999s Fashion History – Global Fashion Attitudes Influences on Millennium Fashion People watchers, spotters and trend predictors ensure that designers of today are likely to be influenced by street fashion. But all too frequently they pick up an idea which kills it flat at the street level source. They …
Fashion and Costume Dolls – Fashion History
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com French Fashion Dolls in History Louis XIV wanted all of Europe to know about Paris fashions, so he sent life-sized fashion dolls to every European Court. The dolls were dressed in the latest styles. Noble ladies would have their tailors imitate the clothes, footwear, hats, and accessories on the …