The Divine Marchesa is a strange exhibition about a strange person. Marchesa Luisa Casati was an exaggerator, a liar, a living work of art. The exhibition at the Palazzo Fortuny in Venice captures her spirit in that it’s just as elusive. If you’re wondering why there’s never been an exhibition dedicated to the Marchesa before, ... Read more
In 1774, a young Viennese aristocrat by the name of Marie Antoinette became queen consort of France. A foreigner trying to cope with her new role, she embraced French fashions to show appreciation for her new country. She wore ostentatious gowns with long trains, decorated with ribbons, flounces and rich embroidery. Her hair was sculpted ... Read more
A new exhibition explores how Empress Elisabeth of Austria’s tragic and intriguing life reflected in her wardrobe.
If you took the time machine to any period in our history, you'd discover a wealth of exquisite accessories. Moschino McDonald's handbags, you got nothing on these beauties: 1. Happy pantaloons Women's silk damask pantaloons, China, late 19th century (source) 2. Cherry stockings Cotton stockings, France, 1870 (source) 3. Think pink corset Silk ... Read more
Coco Chanel by Man Ray Coco Chanel, the most famous woman in fashion history, needs little introduction. Widely credited with revolutionising womenswear in the early twentieth century, she founded one of the world's top luxury brands. Fashion historians argue that she was not the only nor the first designer to apply modernist principles to dressmaking. ... Read more