hats and laces

noctuary: tinywaitress: In early 1897, Jean-Philippe Worth...

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:07:47 +0300

tinywaitress:

In early 1897, Jean-Philippe Worth received a rush order for a fancy dress costume from a regular client via transatlantic cable. Recreating the costume worn by the Infanta as portrayed by Velasquez through the use of modular components and an accurate dress form maintained for his client, Worth was able to complete and ship his commission back to New York 24 hours later. The gown itself betrays no evidence of its lightning-fast manufacture. Its silken lining and silver lace underscore the high period standards borne by all garments carrying the Worth label.

Worth was a god.

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Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:03:25 +0300

oldrags: Corset, 1890-95 England, the V&A...

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:38 +0300

oldrags:

Corset, 1890-95 England, the V&A Museum

Improvements in design, equipment and materials meant that corsets could mould the figure to suit the latest fashions. The straight busk on this corset creates a vertical line from bust to abdomen which complemented the less rounded, more angular silhouette of the 1890s. It was also supposed to relieve pressure on the internal organs while supporting the stomach. Shaped pieces (five on each side) have been seamed together and bust and hip gussets inserted to give the corset its distinctive shape. Strips of whalebone follow the contours of the hourglass silhouette, creating a rigid structure to emphasise the smallness of the waist. Each strip is enclosed in a bone channel formed by neat rows of machine stitching. The decorative embroidery stitches (flossing) visible towards the bottom and back of the corset prevent the whalebone from forcing its way out of these channels. A hook is attached at the centre front to prevent the petticoat from riding up and causing extra bulk at the waist.

This is hot.

modernfoppery: bluestalkingstitches: lionza: via: Va...

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:23:16 +0300

modernfoppery:

bluestalkingstitches:

lionza:

via: Va Bien

RELEVANT TO MY ENTIRE SELF

Mr. SPECTATOR,

I am an Irish Gentleman, that have travelled many Years for my Improvement; during which time I have accomplished myself in the whole Art of Ogling, as it is at present practised in all the polite Nations of Europe. Being thus qualified, I intend, by the Advice of my Friends, to set up for an Ogling-Master. I teach the Church Ogle in the Morning, and the Play-house Ogle by Candle-light. I have also brought over with me a new flying Ogle fit for the Ring; which I teach in the Dusk of the Evening, or in any Hour of the Day by darkning one of my Windows. I have a Manuscript by me called The Compleat Ogler, which I shall be ready to show you upon any Occasion. In the mean time, I beg you will publish the Substance of this Letter in an Advertisement, and you will very much oblige,

Yours, &c.

—Joseph Addison, The Spectator (April 23, 1711)

ahhh this is awesome

historiful: Model Christy Turlington (b. 1969), date...

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:31:45 +0300

historiful:

Model Christy Turlington (b. 1969), date unknown.

EDIT: This is in fact not Audrey Hepburn, as initially stated. Please adjust your captions accordingly to prevent any further confusion. Thank you!

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Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:21:03 +0300

this is the best fashion collection i have ever seen. i am loving it. i hope it is always available as it is a valuable resource and a joy to behold. gg

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:00:54 +0300

Wow I almost forgot about this blog. I’m surprised people still look at it. I don’t even like it that much anymore.

A billion thanks though! I’m not deleting it any time soon since I don’t have any reason to do that, so yes, it will be around.

fripperiesandfobs: Victoire-Auguste-Antoinette, Princesse de...

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:56:35 +0300

fripperiesandfobs:

Victoire-Auguste-Antoinette, Princesse de Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Duchesse de Nemours

1840

Franz Xavier Winterhalter

It’s always hard to find Winterhalters to post, since everyone’s so familiar with his work.

theniftyfifties: 1950’s Dior

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:17:04 +0300

theniftyfifties:

1950’s Dior

A Passing Storm, James Tissot, 1876 Is it just a passing...

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:29:00 +0300

A Passing Storm, James Tissot, 1876

Is it just a passing storm?

Bad things happen and good things happen. I find no joy in anything, it feels like that the good is given in a gesture of mercy and generosity by some cruel cruel superior being as if it’s supposed to make up for the bad. It can’t though, it just stands there mocking me and my inability to be for once in my life grateful. Nothing is ever enough. It will never end and this perspective seems so tiring.

Just because I love art and more people need to see this. 70...

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:05:21 +0200

Just because I love art and more people need to see this.

70 Million by Hold Your Horses!

Downtown Abbey, 1910s. Need to see this urgently!

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:14:25 +0200

Downtown Abbey, 1910s. Need to see this urgently!

Not late 1910s (more like 1912-1913), but gorgeous...

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:10:37 +0200

Not late 1910s (more like 1912-1913), but gorgeous nonetheless.

Movie still from Downtown Abbey.

My favourite yet, evening dress by the Callot Soeurs, 1915-16.

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:05:10 +0200

My favourite yet, evening dress by the Callot Soeurs, 1915-16.

Corset, 1915-1917

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:52:45 +0200

Corset, 1915-1917

Onto the second part of the request: late 1910s. Evening dress,...

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:45:51 +0200

Onto the second part of the request: late 1910s.

Evening dress, 1915-16.

Dramatic 30s’ backs.

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:35:12 +0200

Dramatic 30s’ backs.

Morning suits and hats, 1936-37

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:26:20 +0200

Morning suits and hats, 1936-37

hannahwouldwearthis: omgthatdress: 1930s purse via The Costume...

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:05:25 +0200

hannahwouldwearthis:

omgthatdress:

1930s purse via The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

there is a person. on this bag. hannah wants little figures of people on all of her bags. then she will name them and make them talk to each other.

Ways to wear a 1932-34 evening dress. Also, the best things...

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:56:11 +0200

Ways to wear a 1932-34 evening dress. Also, the best things about this decade were the exposed backs.