Women’s stage costumes in Gentleman Jack: Ann Walker and others
This is another article dedicated to the outfits pictured in “Gentleman Jack” series. This time, we’d like to look at the clothing pieces…
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Victorian dress reform. The rational dress
The Victorian dress reform of the mid-late 19th century changed women’s underpinnings dramatically. It was unheard of in the Victorian…
Japanese komon kimono. When is it worn?
There is a variety of Japanese kimonos for different purposes and occasions: furisode, yukata, homongi, komon, and others. This time, we’re…
Vintage royal jewelry. Queen Victoria's sophisticated coronet
Vintage royal jewelry worn by kings and queens – what can be more fascinating and exciting! Many of those jewels are worth millions and are…
Embroidered shirt in Ukraine used to be the only garment for kids until 12 years old
There are many specific clothing traditions regarding children in Ukraine. In the past, people used to pay a lot of attention to kid’s…
Gentleman Jack stage costumes. Extravagant and historically accurate outfits of Anne Lister
Gentleman Jack series is a movie that definitely got some attention. We’ll remind you that it shows a real-life story of a 19th-century…
Armenian clothing traditions. Details of Armenian male and female folk costumes
The national costume of Armenia is gorgeous. It takes a lot of time, skill, and love to make these garments. Analyzing any vintage folk…
Golden spider silk textile. The craft of making fabric from spiderweb
Weaving is one of the oldest crafts in the world. People use various threads to weave the fabric. They always have either plant origin…
Cherokee traditional costume in 1840-2019
This is the last article from the series dedicated to the traditional Cherokee clothing. This time, we will talk about Cherokee folk dress…
Stage costumes of Gentleman Jack series, a scandalous 2019 historical drama
The new historical series “Gentleman Jack” shows us extraordinary costumes of the mid-19th century. It is very interesting to review these…
Medieval knight’s armor. Top-4 types of warrior protective coverings
Armor is one of the most important things to any warrior. Medieval knights had different kinds of armor to protect them from cold and…
Gorgeous authentic wedding outfits complemented with modern bridal wreaths from Ukraine
These very elegant, ornate, and colorful wedding costumes are traditional bride&groom’s outfits used in Ukraine 100 years ago. The wedding…
Cherokee clothing in 1800-1840. Spinning, weaving, beading
We are continuing our series of articles dedicated to the clothing traditions of the Cherokee people, one of the famous Native American…
Japanese furisode kimono – formal wear of unmarried women. Or men too?
The furisode kimono is an extraordinary Japanese garment with an entertaining history. The beauty of some examples is indubitable, just…
Delicate samples of Ukrainian embroidery
These are a collection of striking embroidery samples from Ukraine. They are beautiful, very delicate, and seem simple but are charming…
Pearls throughout centuries. Magnificent jewelry with pearls
During thousands of years, people have been using pearls to create beautiful jewelry pieces. These white round balls stir up adoration and…
Hand fans in the 19th – early 20th century. The beauty of clothing accessories
For hundreds or even thousands of years, people used hand fans to cool themselves, and thus, cope with hot weather. Some hand fans are real…
Top-10 cute and weird medieval headdresses
Headdresses were used by people in all times. Some of them were ordinary-looking, while others amazed you with their shape, size, material,…
Men’s embroidered clothing – rare exhibits from Ukrainian museum and private collections
Traditional male garments from the 19th – early 20th century seldom get to museum exhibitions because they are too worn and can’t be…
Italian women’s attire and hairstyle from the 1500s
Let’s look at a 16th-century Italian-style dress and hairdo. The outfit is modern, but it’s a rather accurate replica of garments depicted…
19th-century Indian jama coat from the V&A. With real beetle elytra sequins!
It’s not a secret that Indian folk garments are rather eye-catching. Lots and lots of gems, sequins, gold and silver embroidery, beads,…
Authentic and modern embroidery designs. Ukrainian delicate whitework and bright patterns
In the past, when most clothing pieces in Ukraine were handmade (woven, sewn, and decorated by hand), there was a comparatively little…
Ordinary Chinese people’s reaction to hanfu in the streets
These days, hanfu, the folk outfit of China, is in trend. A lot of Chinese young people started to wear traditional dress in public in…
Cute women’s accessories and trinkets, Europe, late 19th – early 20th century (photos)
Every historical era has its own typical accessories: bags, shoes, belts, scarves, jewels, etc. And female accessories are especially nice…