The most famous Gibson Girl image, by Charles Dana Gibson, ca. 1891 Camille Clifford ephemeral-elegance : > It’s FRIDAY FASHION FACT > ! > One of the biggest “hot topics” ...
Tulle and Lace Dress with Matching Parasol, 1938 Worn by Queen Elizabeth as part of her “White Wardrobe” worn for her state visit to Paris. Designed by Norman Hartnell. Photographed by Ce...
Crinoline Evening Gown, 1938 Designed by Norman Hartnell. Worn by Queen Elizabeth in a portrait by Sir Gerald Kelly. via Royal Collection Trust
Ermine Trimmed Court Ensemble, 1916 Worn by Crown Prince Otto von Habsburg to his parents Charles I and IV and Zita of Bourbon-Parma‘s coronation as King and Queen of Hungary held in Budapest...
Velvet and Lace Gown, 1895 Worn by Wilhelmina von Hallwyl to her daughter’s wedding Designed by Augusta Lundin, sold by Au Bon Marche. Portrait by Julius Kronberg. Via Hallwyl Museum
Embroidered Velvet Opera Coat, 1912 Designed by Jeanne Paquin Pictured in La Gazette du Bon Ton, 1913, illustration by George Barbier via The Met
Court Presentation Ensemble, 1896 Worn by Emily Warren Roebling for her formal presentation to Queen Victoria in 1896, at the coronation of Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna tha...
Supertunica and Dalmatica worn by Queen Victoria at her coronation, June 28, 1838. The dalmatica features the English Rose, Scottish Thistle, and Irish Shamrock. Top portrait by R.A. Leslie,...
Ribbon Trimmed Silk Lawn Dress, ca. 1917-20 Attributed to Lucile Worn by Mrs. Edward Close (formerly Marjorie Merriweather Post) in a portrait with her two daughters, Adelaide and Eleanor Clo...
Lace Trimmed Day Dress, ca. 1890 House of Worth Worn by Mary Chamberlain in her portrait by John Everett Millais. Portrait via Birmingham Museums. Dress via Fashion Museum Bath
Lace Embellished Evening Gown, ca. 1910 via UH Museum Consortium
Brunswick Jacket, ca. 1765-75 via V&A
Jade Knotted Dragon Pendant, 3rd century B.C. (Eastern Zhou Dynasty, Warring States Period) via Met Museum
Gold Ostrogothic Earring, ca. 6th Century via Christie’s
Silk Mitts with Metallic Lace Trim, ca. 18th Century Worn with the regional costume of Zaans, Netherlands via MFA Boston
Embroidered Net Dress with Cotton Under Dress, ca. 1810-20 via National Museums of Scotland
Printed Cotton Gown, ca. 1800 via Fashion Museum Bath
Cotton Evening Gown, ca. 1803 via FIDM Museum
Beaded Satin Evening Gown, 1957 Designed by Norman Hartnell Won by Queen Elizabeth ll in her Royal Portrait by Baron Studios via Royal Collection
Eastern Inspired Brocade Heels, ca. 1930s via KSUM