Men’s shoes at the turn of the century changed little from the Victorian era before. Lace up boots remained every…
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Fashion history of the 1900-1920 Edwardian era, also known as the decade of the Titanic, suffragette, and Gibson girl. Explore women's and men's 1910s clothing history and how to dress for a turn of the century themed event.
Edwardian Necktie and Bow Tie Styles History 1900s-1910s
Like Edwardian men’s dress shirts and collar styles there was an extensive range of neckwear to pair with them. Wide…
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1900s -1910s Black Fashion, Edwardian African American Clothing Photos
Edwardian era black fashion, those of African American (and some British) men and women from 1900s to 1910s, WW1 and…
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Edwardian Men’s Shirts 1900s – 1910s Styles
Traditional men’s Edwardian dress shirts (1900s-1910s) came in three forms. The soft pullover style, stiff bosom front or the newer…
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1900s Dresses – Day, Afternoon, Party Styles History
The 1900s, known as both the Edwardian era and La Belle Époque was a beautiful era for dresses. The invention…
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Edwardian House Dresses 1900s, 1910s
The practical Edwardian house dress, a simple piece of clothing worn by women in the 1900s to 1910s, was one…
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Men’s Rah Rah Suits 1908 to 1918
Little is written about the men’s Rah-Rah suit that appeared in the 1900s yet it is always mentioned in history…
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1900s Men’s Suits, Frock, Cutaway History
The ideal image of a man in the 1900s was that of a strong, determined, affluent and protective family man. …
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1900 – 1910s Edwardian Men’s Fabric Swatches from Sample Books
Traveling men’s clothing salesmen carried book of fabric swatches and illustrations of the latest designs from small town to small…
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Edwardian Men’s Motoring Clothes
The Bay Area Horseless Carriage Club reached out to me about giving a digital presentation of Edwardian era (aprox. 1900-1914) motoring…
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Edwardian Motoring Fashion for Women
The Bay Area Horseless Carriage Club reached out to me about giving a digital presentation of Edwardian era (aprox. 1900-1914)…
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Edwardian Evening Dress History | Ballgowns, Dinner Dress
King Edward reigned from 1901 to 1910, marking those nine years as the historic Edwardian Era. In terms of fashion,…
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1914-1918 Costume Ideas- Civilian Dresses WWI
After the Titanic sank in 1912, Edwardian fashion took a shift away from the ultra-slim silhouette to a roomier, easier,…
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Fashion in 1918 – Women and Men During WWI
1918 was the last year of the first World War. With it began a change from wartime austerity to freedom…
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Edwardian Fabrics & Colors 1900-1919, WWI, Titanic
When embarking on an Edwardian era sewing project, it is critical to look at fabrics, colors, and textures to re-create…
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1910s Men’s Working Class Clothing
Working class Edwardian men still had the misfortune of being able to afford only secondhand clothes and very cheap ready-made…
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1910s Men’s Casual Clothing & Outfit Ideas
Casual men’s clothing during the 1910s was hardly what we think of as casual today. Men wore suits at all…
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Victorian Purses – Edwardian Handbags History
Victorian purses have a slow building history among women. While not a new invention, the need for purses increased, especially…
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Wonder Woman Movie 1918 Clothing: Diana’s London Costumes
It has been years since I went to see a movie in a theater, but with so many rave reviews…
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Tea Party Hats – Victorian to 1950s
With the Kentucky Derby a few weeks away and a plethora of garden tours, Titanic memorials, and Victorian tea party…
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