By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comThese original vintage wedding photos are mostly from my family from 1939 to 1948. They show how some people in 1940’s Great Britain still managed to have a white wedding in the face of rationing. Later as rationing seemed never ending, women chose to spend their coupons on garments that …
Read on to find out the history of 1960s mini skirt, 60s fashion style.
Victorian-era women were primarily confined to the domestic sphere, adhering to strict social expectations. Education and employment opportunities were limited.
Experience the opulence of house parties and discover how the wealthy Victorians invented a lifestyle that showcased their prosperity and social standing.
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comThe History of Fine and Fake JewelryGold in Egypt 3000 BCIn 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, armlets, earrings, diadems, head …
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comWhat 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.The French called …
By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.comBustlesThe 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 1883People often find it difficult to distinguish between the two quite different effects the Victorian bustles produced. If …
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.
Peek into Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation dress.
The Great Exhibition of 1851 was a vibrant display of culture, technology, and fascinating pieces from across the world!