by Kelsey Larsen | Dec 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
The first recorded mention of fabric dyeing was in China in approximately 2600 BCE. Early dyes were made from plant fibres and natural pigments, mixed with water and oils, the same techniques that had once been used in prehistoric cave paintings. Dye colours varied by...
by Kelsey Larsen | Dec 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
We’ve talked before about how fashion and politics often walk hand-in-hand. From the headdresses of the Tudor court to the zoot suit, a person’s clothing can say a lot about their ideas and affiliations. This was particularly true in Revolutionary-Era France. Before...
by Kelsey Larsen | Dec 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
The world of fashion has always been tied to politics, from dye colors denoting rank, to colorful rosettes that declare the wearers support of the Revolution, what a person wears can make a very loud statement about their political and social beliefs. The zoot suit...
by Kelsey Larsen | Nov 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
From sweet summer sundresses to the hottest runways of Paris, lace has been, and will always be, synonymous with style. There are several primary variations of lace, each using different techniques and capable of creating entirely different weights and looks. The best...
by Kelsey Larsen | Nov 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
One of the oldest hoop skirts on record is the spanish verdugado, the root of the English Farthingale. The original farthingale was stiffened with hoops made Spanish verdugo reeds, and was first introduced in the late 1400’s. One of the first examples of the...
by Kelsey Larsen | Nov 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
Western bridal fashion is steeped in years of tradition. Everything from the gown to the ring has a history, and this is especially true of the veil. The wearing of a bridal veil is an old one, dating all the way back to the days of the Ancient Romans. Roman brides...
