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  • noctuary:

    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.


  • #19th century      #17th century      #painting      #extant      #1890s      




    April 19, 2012

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  • 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.

    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.


  • #corset      #19th century      #undergarment      #extant      #1890s      




    April 7, 2012

    1 year ago





  • 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.

    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.

    (via my-ear-trumpet)


  • #19th century      #painting      #1840s      




    June 24, 2011

    1 year ago





  • 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.

    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.


  • #19th century      #painting      #1870s      #princess line      #lace      #personal      #ramble      




    March 30, 2011

    2 years ago





  • chocolatepot:

Reception gown (or costume), Mme Ed. E. Thomé, ca. 1880; silk
Metropolitan Museum of Art 1998.271a, b; Gift of Richard Martin
Victorian fashion always contained some kind of historicizing element, and in the 1880s fashion’s focus was on the eighteenth century.  The pleats on the back of this dress are reminiscent of the sack back of a robe à la française, as are the lacy engageants; the pleated trim is a replica of that found on many historical gowns; and the compère front, with the appearance of a buttoned waistcoat, is also an historical touch.






How did I not know about this?! It’s my two most-beloved periods in fashion history combined… I couldn’t possibly ask for more! IT’S ABSOLUTELY STUNNING.
One day when I get better at sewing, I will definitely make myself one.

    chocolatepot:

    Reception gown (or costume), Mme Ed. E. Thomé, ca. 1880; silk

    Metropolitan Museum of Art 1998.271a, b; Gift of Richard Martin

    Victorian fashion always contained some kind of historicizing element, and in the 1880s fashion’s focus was on the eighteenth century.  The pleats on the back of this dress are reminiscent of the sack back of a robe à la française, as are the lacy engageants; the pleated trim is a replica of that found on many historical gowns; and the compère front, with the appearance of a buttoned waistcoat, is also an historical touch.

    How did I not know about this?! It’s my two most-beloved periods in fashion history combined… I couldn’t possibly ask for more! IT’S ABSOLUTELY STUNNING.

    One day when I get better at sewing, I will definitely make myself one.

    (via mimic-of-modes)


  • #19th century      #extant      #victorian      #1880s      #wedding dress      #18th century      #inspirational      #robe a la francaise      #sack back gown      #lace      #favorite gown      




    January 21, 2011

    2 years ago





  • “Queen Bess” corset, 1876

CI at Met

    “Queen Bess” corset, 1876

    CI at Met


  • #19th century      #undergarment      #extant      #corset      #1870s      




    January 15, 2011

    2 years ago





  • American ball gown, 1860
Costume Institute at Met

    American ball gown, 1860

    Costume Institute at Met


  • #19th century      #1860s      #crinoline      #ball gown      #extant      #civil war era      




    2 years ago





  • Riding Ensemble ca. 1896

    Riding Ensemble ca. 1896


  • #19th century      #turn of the century      #sportswear      #1890s      #victorian      #extant      




    January 5, 2011

    2 years ago





  • mayotteruhoshi:

This is another wedding dress from the 1860’s.  It’s lovely and simple with just the ruffles on the sleeves and at the hem for decoration. 
I like the smoothness yet fullness of the skirt and the straight waistline.  The train is also an nice touch. =P
(In fact I just decided it is mandatory for my wedding gown to have a train on it…)

    mayotteruhoshi:

    This is another wedding dress from the 1860’s.  It’s lovely and simple with just the ruffles on the sleeves and at the hem for decoration. 

    I like the smoothness yet fullness of the skirt and the straight waistline.  The train is also an nice touch. =P

    (In fact I just decided it is mandatory for my wedding gown to have a train on it…)

    (via herwildwildeyes)


  • #19th century      #1860s      #civil war      #hoop      #extant      #wedding dress      




    December 19, 2010

    2 years ago





  • Gown from the 1870s, Kyoto Costume Institute
I absolutely love the fabric. Just look at that killer color combo!

    Gown from the 1870s, Kyoto Costume Institute

    I absolutely love the fabric. Just look at that killer color combo!


  • #19th century      #bustle dress      #1870s      #extant      #victorian      




    December 15, 2010

    2 years ago





  • defunctfashion:

Walter Plunkett | Costume sketch for Gone with the Wind | c. 1939
Scarlet’s shantytown dress

    defunctfashion:

    Walter Plunkett | Costume sketch for Gone with the Wind | c. 1939

    Scarlet’s shantytown dress


  • #19th century      #illustration      #1860s      #post civil war      




    November 22, 2010

    2 years ago





  • Blue silk satin corset, 1880s.
Waist: 49 cm, 19.3 inches.
Kyoto Costume Institute

    Blue silk satin corset, 1880s.

    Waist: 49 cm, 19.3 inches.

    Kyoto Costume Institute


  • #19th century      #extant      #undergarment      #corset      #lingerie      #1880s      




    November 20, 2010

    2 years ago





    November 3, 2010

    2 years ago





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