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...

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...

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 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...

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....