Historical
1900s Fashion: Edwardian Elegance to Wartime Practicality
The 1900s and 1910s are often referred to as the Edwardian era after British King Edward III, or the Art Nouveau period, following French influence. The period saw significant changes...
1950s Fashion: An Era of Elegance, Youth Rebellion, and the Iconic Stiletto Heel
1950s fashion blended timeless elegance with the emergence of a new generation, and marking the debut of the iconic stiletto heel. Let's explore this transformative decade. Optimism, Feminine Glamour,...
1930s Fashion: Glamour, Practicality, and the Rise of Tailored Elegance
The 1930s fashion has it all: From divine Hollywood heels to practical Oxfords and emerging of leisure wear. Let's dive into the most glamorous decade of the 1900s. Practicality and...
From Rationing to Glamour: The Fashion Revolution of the 1940s
The fashion plate of the 1940s was heavily influenced by WW2 with rationing and a longing for an escape into the glamorous. Let's take a look at the historic decade. An...
The 1920s, also known as the "Roaring Twenties"
The 1920s saw significant changes in fashion and society, influenced by World War I. Women's fashion embraced the flapper style with shorter dresses reflecting newfound independence and art deco style became...
Fashion on the Ration: How Rationing Shaped 1940s Style During World War II
World War II brought about significant changes in daily life, and fashion was no exception. With resources and materials tightly rationed, people had to get creative with their wardrobes, leading...
Vintage Shoe Collection from the 1890s to the 1940s
For over 30 years, I’ve been captivated by vintage shoes and have built a collection spanning several decades, from the 1890s to the 1940s. Each shoe in my collection reflects...
1920's dress with North African inspired embroidery
During the 1920s, there was an upsurge of interest in ancient Egyptian culture. This sprung from the many excavations of the graves of ancient pharaohs in North Africa, perhaps the...
Cotton coat made from bed sheets
In the 1940s, it was typical to repurpose household fabric for clothing due to fabric rationing. Commonly, people would use bedsheets or other linen items to craft coats. Those who...
Womens coat made of a white tie jacket
During World War II, fabric rationing made acquiring new clothes challenging, leading many people to become resourceful with what they already had. A common practice was for wives to repurpose...
Parachute dress
Parachute dresses are one of the most interesting pieces of World War II fashion history we have. They tell a story of shortage, resistance and the continuity of major life...
The Pompadour heel
Original Edwardian boot from my personal collection with the classic pompadour heel The pompadour heel, also known as a French heel, was characteristic of the boots in the early 1900's....