But it was the androgyny promoted by Chanel that dominated women's fashion in Europe in 1919. ... Once the matchless pace setter of individuality in fashion, Poiret snorted that her clothes resembled 'Cages lacking birds. Hives lacking bees.' The 1910s are not a well-known decade in fashion history. Despite the success of Downton Abbey, many … Continue reading The Myth of Chanel and the 1920s: I – A Sea Change
Category: 1900s
1901 Corset and Combinations
Corset I have a 7oz. white cotton twill to use to make this, probably with natural cotton twill tape for binding and channels. Not sure yet whether I will use steels or cable ties! Both have their charms. I think I'll use cable ties in the mockup and see how they do. Wedding corset, Lord … Continue reading 1901 Corset and Combinations
Making a Waist, The Delineator, Sept. 1901
The original article by A. L. Gorman is fairly long, so I thought I'd summarize the points made. They're helpful, for both modern and historical sewing. The first is definitely something I should keep in mind! "Of all the work incident to dressmaking the construction of a waist requires the most minute care in every … Continue reading Making a Waist, The Delineator, Sept. 1901
New Designs for October, Miroir des Modes, Oct. 1907
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Le Miror des Modes, Chronique Parisienne, Octobre 1907
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