Fashion is for the Real Characters, not Royals
Dressing the stars will always be paramount to costume designers. But in the background the real sense of time and … Read More “Fashion is for the Real Characters, not Royals”
Antonio Banderas: What the Designer Gave Me Was Extraordinary
“I couldn’t have done it without them,” said star Antonio Banderas praising the work of Sonu Mishra and Davina Lamont … Read More “Antonio Banderas: What the Designer Gave Me Was Extraordinary”
Artist Makes Accurate Historical Dresses from Paper
Belgian contemporary artist Isabelle de Borchgrave is a painter who creates stunning replicas of historical dresses in paper. The late designer … Read More “Artist Makes Accurate Historical Dresses from Paper”
Is it Ever Acceptable to Say “Tacky?”
An objective judgement or shocking prejudice? Clothing has always been imbued with taste-based judgements of the kind we make when … Read More “Is it Ever Acceptable to Say “Tacky?””
Tudor Tailor Unveils Buttonhole and Pinking Tools
Historical costume brand The Tudor Tailor has commissioned a limited number of pinking and buttonhole cutting tools. Thousands of viewers … Read More “Tudor Tailor Unveils Buttonhole and Pinking Tools”
Etsy is Increasing Its Fees
The creative maketplace Etsy will increase its transaction fee for the first time on July 16 from 3.5% to 5%, … Read More “Etsy is Increasing Its Fees”
Inside the Versailles 18th Century Costume Ball
Every year the palace of Versailles opens its doors for the incredible Fêtes Galantes – a ball to recreate the French … Read More “Inside the Versailles 18th Century Costume Ball”
Angela Clayton Tackles Vintage Fashion Myths
I rambled a lot. Breaking down my misconceptions starts around 7:03 ! Blue sweater is from Firecrackerfarms on etsy. Earrings by Betsey Johnson. ✩✩✩ Also to clarify: I really do respect and admire all sorts of styles. Whether it’s gothic…
Michael Caine and Stanley Baker’s Zulu Costumes Just Sold on Ebay
Uniforms believed to have been worn in the 1964 classic film Zulu – which made Michael Caine’s career – have sold on Ebay … Read More “Michael Caine and Stanley Baker’s Zulu Costumes Just Sold on Ebay”
Keeping up with the Bourbons: Dressing Louis XIV in Versailles
The steamy and elaborate £21m series Versailles caused controversy in the UK when it first aired in 2016 with Sam Burnett of … Read More “Keeping up with the Bourbons: Dressing Louis XIV in Versailles”