By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comEarly Use of PerfumesThere has always been a trade in scents and by the year 2008 perfume had become a $10 billion industry. Today women have fragrance wardrobes of at least six different perfumes, rather than a single signature perfume, keeping one special perfume for occasion moments.People have used perfume, …
Fashion History through Late Edwardian/Titanic era Fashion Plates of glorious evening gowns –
Relive the iconic and nostalgic era of 1990s fashion. From grunge and minimalism to bold colors and prints, discover the trends that defined a decade.
Victorians entered the spirit of DIY entertainments including music, singing and dancing.
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.
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comGeorgian EraThe 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 Regent, this …
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comThese 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 the first and last …
From factory workers to skilled craftsmen, the Victorian Era (1837-1901) saw a range of jobs shaped by social class. Rise of professions, too.
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comDo 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 of the population …
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.