Posted inAntique and Vintage Fashion Glossary
Velvet
Velvet is a type of woven tufted fabric in which the cut threads are evenly distributed, with a short, dense pile, giving it a distinctive soft feel. Reference: Wikipedia. It…
Posted inAntique and Vintage Fashion Glossary Jewelry
Diamonds
Diamonds are one of the most desirable gemstones and can be valued both on their rarity and quality. They are hard gemstones which have not only been used in jewelry,…
Posted inAntique and Vintage Fashion Glossary
Knitwear
Knitwear. Knitting is an ancient craft and the some of the earliest examples date back to the Ancient Egyptian times where knitted socks have been found. Knitted items can consist…
Swimwear
Swimwear has an interesting history. The swimming costume, or bathing suit, was first used in the mid 1800's. Prior to that ladies would have worn long gowns which billowed out…
Posted inAntique and Vintage Fashion Jewelry
Citrine
Citrine is a form of quartz which varies in color between yellow and brown. It was first appreciated as a golden-yellow gemstone in Greece between 300 and 150 BC, during…
Posted inAccessories Bags and Purses Pre 1920
17th Century Bags
Many decorative early 17th century bags survive, but it is not entirely certain how they were used and worn. They are too delicate and elaborate to serve as receptacles for…
Designer Trousers / Pants
Designer Trousers / Pants. Below are some examples of designer trousers / pants including an ensemble by Pucci and a pair of black trousers by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McClaren.…
Posted inShoes
Theatrical Shoes
Theatrical Shoes. Below are some examples of shoes which have been used in theatrical and film productions including a pair of Bette Davis shoes from The Virgin Queen and a…
Posted in1920s Fashion Through the Years Shoes
Ladies Shoes 1920s
Ladies Shoes 1920s. The T-strap was the most popular shoe style of the roaring twenties, but other shoe styles were also available. Having been hidden in boots and under long…
Dresses 1920s
Dresses 1920s. During the 1920s day dresses had a drop waist, which was a belt around the low waist or hip and a skirt that hung anywhere from the ankle…
Posted in1920s Fashion Through the Years Hats
Ladies Hats 1920s
Ladies Hats 1920s. The most renown hat of the 1920's was the Cloche hat. The short hairstyle suited this type of hat, which was bell shaped. It was invented by…
Skirts 1900 to 1920
Skirts 1900 to 1920. Skirts fitted over the hip and fluted towards the hem were popular during the early 1900s and continued in popularity during the 1910's. In addition, during…