British guernsey or gansey – hand-knitted fishermen’s sweater and symbol of the British knitting industry
Some traditional garments are so charming and beloved by the locals that they’re still in use today, in the 21st century, even though their…
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22 articles about clothing, craft, and tradition.
5 Interesting facts about the British 18th-19th-century hand-weaving industry
British textile industry in the 18th and 19th centuries was brutal compared to our modern computerized textile manufacturing. At the time,…
Top-3 amazing facts about Queen Elizabeth I’s wardrobe
European monarchs often were trendsetters in fashion. The clothing designs and even little details of kings and queens’ apparel were…
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…
Mourning dress in Victorian England. Male, female, and kid mourning outfits
Mourning is a usual thing for humans because people die all the time. But these days, it goes easy on us – we don’t usually have such…
Elizabethan costume. Feminized men and ceruse-wearing women
The Elizabethan era occurred in England in 1558-1603, when Queen Elizabeth I reigned in the country. This period is interesting because,…
Tudor-era dress. Charming French gown of Anne Boleyn style
The Tudor era in England is a period between 1485 and 1603 when the dynasty of the House of Tudor reigned in the country. It was a time of…
Colorized old photos from Victorian England. What did men, women, and children wear at the time?
Have you ever wondered looking at an old black&white portrait how those people looked in real life, how their outfits looked like, what was…
How did Victorian clothing caused people’s deaths
In this article, we will talk about corsets and, particularly, about how very tight corsetry harmed women’s health and even killed them in…
What did people wear in the rural Victorian England in 1857 (photos)
The Victorian era in England lasted from 1837 to 1901. It was the period of political and social reforms and the Industrial Revolution. By…
Colorized photos of adorable Edwardian-era girls
The Edwardian era is a period in British history from the 1890s to World War I (1914-18). The kids’ fashion during this historic period is…
Old photos from 1840s. Real-life clothing and hairstyles of mid-19th century
There are lots of conspiracy theories and myths in all areas of life, including fashion, hygiene, relationships, etc. It can be hard to…
Medieval finger rings and earrings from the British Museum. Gold jewelry with gems
Vintage jewels are always fascinating. But the older a piece, the more remarkable it seems. The medieval period for Europe was a wonderful…
Tudor fashion. How did English ladies and gentlemen dress in the 15-16th century
The Tudor fashion in Europe is represented by England of 1485-1603. In this period, the fashionable silhouette consisted of geometric…
This is the only garment worn by Elizabeth I that survived until our days
In Great Britain, a stunning piece of vintage royal clothing was found. It is the one and only dress of Elizabeth I (ruled England in…
Victorian hair fashion. Female hairstyles in the 1870s
What hairstyles did women wear in the Victorian era, in the 1870s? Did they use wigs and why? Was hair dyeing popular and acceptable or…
Edwardian makeup, hairstyle, and clothing. How to dress like Lady Mary from Downton Abbey
The Downton Abbey, popular British historical series, shows some great and very accurate examples of Edwardian and post-Edwardian clothing,…
Traditional jewelry of Dark Age Europe: Anglo-Saxon style jewels
The clothes used in Dark Age Europe was pretty simple. Nothing extraordinary, really. But we can’t say the same about the jewelry pieces.…
Royal wedding dresses of English court: their secret meaning and political significance
How did wedding gowns of English queens and princesses look like in the 19th and 20th centuries? What did they show to the public? And what…
Children’s outfits from the Victoria and Albert Museum, the 17th – the first half of the 20th century
Vintage baby’s and kid’s clothing can be adoring. In the 17th, 18th, 19th, and even the beginning of the 20th century, such garments were…
British royal baby clothing. What did Queen Victoria's children wear?
Most people know a lot (or at the very least something) about the traditional clothing and outfits from a certain century made for adults.…
A lady gets dressed in the fashion of 18th century in North West England (+video)
She puts on her clothes, with help in a particular order, including, a shift, stays, petticoats, pockets, roll, stockings and garters, gown…