A pale pink strapless evening gown consisting of a stiff embellished silk bodice with matching peplum radiating around the waist which then falls into a pale pink layered tulle skirt

A photograph of the fashion model Dovima wearing the same pale pink strapless gown by Balenciaga. She has short waved hair and is posing in the angular style popular in the 1950s

Dovima was one of the faces of the fifties, a model who captured moments in fashion. Here she is wearing Balenciaga’s 1950 evening gown, strict and structured at the bodice relaxing into a tulle skirt #museumatFIT #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

😎 Erm, yes please! Late 1930s wool knit designed by Elsa Schiaparelli. Via LACMA.

A selection of the Queen’s coat and dress ensembles shown with their matching hats. They are displayed in two rows, one above the other in rainbow shades

A photograph of the white gloves worn by the Queen of her public outings and two of her trademark Launer handbags

A photograph of two framed embroidery samples relating to the Queen’s 1947 wedding dress, one for the dress itself and the other for the veil

As well as the garments, there are plenty of accessories on display in Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style. It celebrates the work of the milliners, the glovers, the embroiderers, all of whom are present in the story of this wardrobe #corneliajames #RCT #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Queen Elizabeth II was born in London #OnThisDay in 1926. She wore this Norman Hartnell designed crinoline-skirted, belted blue gown with a matching bolero jacket for her sister Princess Margaret’s wedding to Antony Armstrong-Jones in 1960. Royal Collection Trust. #royalfashion #fashionhistory

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A short sleeved sequinned dress with high collar. It is bright yellow and has a silk satin belt cinching the waist

Another big name in fashion lore was born on this day in 1900 and that was Norman Norell. Amongst his many striking designs, one of his most recognisable was his mermaid dresses, silk jersey covered entirely in sequins. Here an early #1960s version in bright yellow #museumatFIT #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Thanks for following! Cotton spencer, probably British, 1805-15, via The Met.

A mannequin wearing a bold black an gold striped shawl style jacket wrapped around the body in a seemingly effortless drape

An alternative way of wearing the gold and black striped evening jacket by Poiret, the construction allowing different arrangements to the long silk and lamé garment

Back view of Poiret’s gold and black striped evening jacket which shows the construction at the back of the neck in a deep collar effect

Paul Poiret was born on this day in 1879. He would become a genius of dress construction, the example here one of origami-like structure. The gold lamé shawl style coat is called Pré Catalan after a fashionable eatery in the Bois de Boulogne, 1918 @metmuseum.org #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

To wind down this Sunday evening, #ootd is this 1840 cotton and lace dressing gown. Dressing gowns were worn in private, however, they were not necessarily informal and followed the fashion of the time. You can see that here in this luxurious creation #Fashionhistory #museumatFIT

A detail view of the lace headpiece and veil worn by Grace Kelly on her wedding day in 1956

A photograph of Grace Kelly wearing her white lace and silk wedding dress with her veil over her face

A full length view of Grace Kelly’s wedding dress showing the lace bodice, silk sash and white silk skirt with long silk train

Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier of Monaco on this day in 1956, and wore a fairytale of a dress. It was designed by Helen Rose who had created so many of Kelly’s on screen costumes and would inspire many a bridal gown to come @philamuseum.bsky.social #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Yes I know! My mum, born in 1948, can still remember rationing

A full length view of a pale silk dress with a woven yellow floral design. It has a sweetheart neckline and ruched sleeves, worn here with a wedding veil

A side by side image that shows the black and white photograph of Elizabeth King marrying Rowland Absalom in 1941 alongside a close up of the yellow floral fabric of her dress

A photograph taken of a burst of yellow gorse blossom with the blue of a reservoir on Dartmoor in the background.

A photograph of our two dogs, grey daschund called Vincent and spaniel called Bracken both sitting looking pensive in the sunshine

Today’s Unsuitable Dog Walk Attire is a 1941 wedding dress by Ella Durling, worn by Elizabeth King in 1941. Upholstery fabric had yet to be rationed so this was made from curtain material. Coconut scented gorse is in full bloom so this buttercup strewn dress is perfect #V&A #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

#Ootd is this incredibly sweet confection- a 1912 dress and train that Rosetta Browne–Priston wore to Buckingham Palace when she presented Mrs Charles Willis to court in. The shoulder lace paneled train over soft blue and the rosettes on the bodice are perfection! #fashionhistory

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The back view of a white satin sleeveless evening dress was two bands of red velvet on both shoulders falling to a red velvet bow centre back

A black and white photograph of a model wearing the same white satin and red velvet dress. She is posed with arms raised, leaning against a wall

The backless dress became one of the signature style of the #1930s, redirecting the gaze. Gowns of the period are often more decorative at the back than they are at the front, a case in point this c1933 dress by Augusta Bernard @philamuseum.bsky.social #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Worn #onthisday in 1923 by Ruth Meyers at her #wedding to Leonard H. Heller at the Radisson Hotel in Minneapolis, MN. The gown of white charmeuse with a court train edged in antique rosepoint lace and a matching veil was made by Frances & Co. of New York. #OTD 📷 Minnesota Historical Society

Italian noblewoman Lucrezia Borgia was born #OnThisDay in 1480. She was portrayed by actress Holliday Grainger in The Borgias, who wore this Gabriella Pescucci designed Italian renaissance wedding gown in Season 3 of the series. Tirelli Costumi collection. #costume

The civil wedding ceremony of Prince Rainer and Grace Kelly took place in the Palace of Monaco #OnThisDay in 1956. The bride wore a pale pink two-piece ensemble of taffeta, covered with French Alençon lace, designed by MGM costume designer Helen Rose. #wedding #fashionhistory

A mannequin wearing a sleeveless yellow jumpsuit overlaid with a sheer silver lace overdress

A warm welcome to the weekend after a busy ten days, so what better than some #1960s Tina Leser in the form of a jumpsuit over which a gossamer layer of silver lace is arranged @phxart.bsky.social #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Here is another dress by Callot Soeurs- a 1905 afternoon dress. Made of wool, satin, and lace, the dress has unusual appliques and embroidery. The circles with covered buttons in the middle is particularly interesting and mimics the bodice buttons. #Fashionhistory #ootd

Side view of Dior’s pink and gold Cuba evening dress with full layered tulle skirt and strappy gold bodice

A black and white photograph of a model wearing the 1954 Cuba dress. She is wearing it with a short silk evening jacket and heels

A Dior dress called Cuba that draws on the aesthetics of ballet, layers of pink silk tulle coupled with a textured gold bodice. It was part of the 1954 H line collection, seen as a departure from earlier silhouettes @ngvmelbourne.bsky.social #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

A sir by side image that shows the front and back of a layered afternoon dress by Poiret. It has a jade green silk underdress with sheer overdress and a bright pink sash to ed with a bow centre back. There is floral embroidery around the white overdress

A fashion illustration of some of Poiret’s designs by Paul Iribe. There are three figures wearing the high waisted designs of Poiret, one in red, one in blue and one in green

Poiret’s designs from the early #1910s exist both in real life an in the great artistry of fashion illustration, notably through the work of Paul Iribe. His stylised depictions have become synonymous with the garments themselves. Dress 1912 #madparis #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

#Ootd is this 1925 evening gown by Callot Soeurs. The green and black silk divided at the low waist are connected by the glass beads and metallic threaded embroidery. So lovely and quite unusual. #Fashionhistory #NGVMelbourne

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A photograph of one of Schiaparelli’s 1940s evening jackets. This has a pink velvet bodice with black sleeves. The pink is covered with embroidered vegetables and the buttons are silk carrots

My brain is tired so simply feast your eyes on Schiaparelli’s 1941 velvet evening jacket reflecting the times in which she lived. As Frenchwomen were encouraged to grow vegetables during war, so she designed the stitches for a part of the story onto her trademark colour #V&A #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

A photograph of the black silk ensemble by Daniel Roseberry with gold embroidered horses and chariot motifs

A photograph of a model wearing the black silk 2022 ensemble on the runway

A photograph of the original 1938 black silk cape with the lavish gold embroidered horses and chariot motif

The recent collections of Daniel Roseberry for #Schiaparelli feature in the V&A exhibition, dramatically lit. Here his 2022 homage to the 1938 Apollo of Versailles cape, embroidered lavishly in gold on black silk #V&A #thekyotocostumeinstitute

Black dress with gigot sleeves, long skirt, satin sash, lace yoke.

Side view of a black dress with gigot sleeves, long skirt, satin sash, lace yoke.

#TheVictorianBookoftheDead Aesthetic mourning dress, c. 1895-1899. Second mourning, indicated by a lace yoke and sleeves and the shiny satin sash. The drooping gigot sleeves and Watteau back drape suggest Aesthetic movement style cues.
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Back view of a dramatic red silk coat from the 1930s by Schiaparelli. It has long sleeves and a long train

A photograph from the Schiaparelli exhibition showing three dark wool tailored skirt suits from the 1930s and 1940s by Schiaparelli

A 1930s pink striped silk evening jacket with metallic embroidery by Elsa Schiaparelli

Two 1930s floral printed silk ensembles showing the complexity of Schiaparelli’s fabric choices

What a feast for the eyes, the Schiaparelli show #V&A was spectacular and inspiring, illuminating the possibilities of fashion and art in collaboration. Here a selection of the #1930s from daytime tailoring to all the glam of evening wear #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

After a lot of 1950s wear, this week I'm going back to pre-1900s. So, #ootd as this 1800 c. court gown made of white silk moire and embroidered with metallic threads. It's in classic regency style associated with Napoleon's First Empire. Look at that back! #Fashionhistory