Did you know that most women own 20-30 tops? That includes T-shirts, tank tops, blouses, and more. How many tops do you own? You may be wondering why “blouses” are in their own category. Isn’t a blouse just a top? What is a blouse anyway, and what makes it distinct? We’re here to talk all about …
If you are wondering which sleeves can add to your outfits, this guide can help. Here are the different types of sleeves in fashion.
1930s Coat for the Winter – Sewing Pattern
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com Copyright 2003+ How to Make a Pareo That Doubles as a Zorro Cape What is a pareo? The Pareo Diagrams Simple Written Instructions on How to Make the Pareo Back to main section What is a Pareo? A Pareo is almost the simplest of capes to make. It is …
General Fashion Theory Books General Fashion therapy section contains books about fashion theories, marketing, retailing, textiles and fashion technology. Techno Textiles: Revolutionary Fabrics for Fashion and Design: Textile technology examines fashion, textiles, design, engineering and science and the interplay between them. End of Fashion: How Marketing Changed the Clothing Business Forever An examination of some …
Period Film Depictions of Costume & Fashion History
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com What is a Pareo? A Pareo is almost the simplest of capes to make. It is a long length of wool fabric about 70 to 80 inches made from 60-inch wide cloth that is slit and very lightly shaped part way up the center fold. This is an item …
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 …
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com Always Check Directly with Museums for Updated Information Always telephone first to check if the museum is still showing examples of dress or accessories or textiles. Galleries are updated sometimes to improve conservation conditions. Also check days and times of opening. Some museums close when you least expect it …
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com James Laver and Laws on the Timeline of Style James Laver the famous costume historian and a past Keeper of the Robes at the London Victoria and Albert Museum, was a noted authority on dress and its relationship to society. When you assess any fashion look bear in mind …