Lavishly illustrated history of vintage fashion, makeup, and hairstyles for women in the 20th Century
I still remember the thrill of unearthing a 1940s vintage handbag at a local flea market—its rich patina, the sturdy shoulder strap. But then came the wallet dilemma. Too bulky and it distorted the satchel’s elegant lines; too tiny and my cards spilled into the abyss of my tote. We’ve all been there. So, how …
Any dive into Edwardian style without a mention of Downton Abbey would be sacrilege. The first season imbued late Edwardian life and fashions. Be it Lady Mary’s sleek gowns or Tom Branson’s perfectly tailored suits, every outfit was a slice of the extravagance that defined this age. Nevertheless, the unwavering Dowager Countess herself, Violet Crawley, …
If you love to see the world, exploring countries on a high seas cruise is an exciting and popular way to travel. Each year, millions of travelers go on cruise trips. Cruises are as much about the onboard experiences as they are about the destination itself! Ocean Liner Fashion In the early days of ocean …
The market for the corset, is huge. Europe’s brassiere, girdle, and corset market combined is expected to become $3.5 billion by the end of 2035. A waistline worth the hype! That’s typically not what one associates with Victorian torture devices or the secret underthings of historical dramas. Is the motivation behind the demand the same …
There’s a reason vintage style keeps sticking around—it never really left. From the glamour of the 1920s to the cool minimalism of the ’90s, every era has left behind a few style gems that still feel relevant today. And the beauty of vintage? It’s not about looking like you’re stuck in the past—it’s about borrowing …
Trace the vintage charm of floral hats in women’s fashion. Explore how blooms shaped trends from the Edwardian era to the 1940s. Hats With Flowers: From the Edwardian Era to the 1940s The history of fashion reflects societal shifts, technological advancements, and cultural changes. Nowhere is this more evident than in headwear. Hats have played …
There’s a reason 1980s fashion keeps coming back. It wasn’t subtle, and it wasn’t supposed to be. People wore what they liked, mixed patterns that clashed, and walked around in shoulder pads big enough to start conversations. Style was loud, confident, and unapologetic. Decades later, those same styles still appear on runways and sidewalks, not …
Cross bracelets have had, over time, quite a profound and multifaceted appeal to women. It extends far beyond mere ornamentation. The cross itself though associated often with Christian symbolism extends back into antiquity. Crosses in jewelry can be traced back to civilizations long before the advent of Christianity. To truly understand the origins of cross …
Paris, April 1925 and suddenly, everything from engagement rings to your bedroom dressing table was serving geometric lines. The city threw a fancy gathering called the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts.Art Deco, the design world’s new crush came decked out in triangles, zigzags, and enough symmetry to make a kaleidoscope jealous. It …
We can all end up accumulating a large vintage collection of clothes. Iconic shoes, hats or skirt styles add a quirkiness to our individual styles. Even our own wardrobe choices become vintage eventually, if we hold on to them. So as any vintage lover knows, sometimes our collection can grow a tad too big. It …