Anonymous asked: Would you please show some more crazy Victorian color/pattern combos? I love seeing how they manage to combine industrialization and the invention of analine dyes into astonishing fashion.
William Henry Perkin discovered the first synthetic dye in 1856 while searching for a cure for malaria, “mauve”, a brilliant fuchsia colour. The invention was used in fashion. Click the tiny rectangle to see an example.
The passementerie on this elegant dress is clearly influenced by the Arts and Crafts design aesthetic which was extremely popular 1880 and 1910. This is an excellent example of how a movement which is mostly based in architecture and interior design crept into clothing, showing the proponents’ desire to live the style in its entirety.
