Category: 1440-1449

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1440-1449

1440-1449, 15th century, decade overview

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1449 – Petrus Christus, A Goldsmith in his Shop

1440-1449, 15th century, artwork analysis

Petrus Christus juxtaposes the lofty style of a wealthy couple preparing for their wedding with the more humbly dressed goldsmith and others.

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1440 – Fra Filippo Lippi, Portrait of a Woman with a Man at a Casement

1440-1449, 15th century, artwork analysis

Angiola di Bernardo Sapiti and Lorenzo di Ranieri Scolari dress in keeping with 1440s Florentine fashions.

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Spring by Édouard Manet is a breathtaking, youthf

Spring by Édouard Manet is a breathtaking, youthful portrait of French actress Jeanne Demarsy, who exemplifies the title Spring in both her soft facial features and her Parisienne-style outfit. As one of the last paintings done by Manet before his death, Spring symbolizes the merging of female beauty and the beauty of nature. See the link in bio to read more!

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This color-blocked 1973 chiffon evening dress repr

This color-blocked 1973 chiffon evening dress represents American designer Stephen Burrows’ original contributions to fashion as well as to the ground-breaking Battle of Versailles. Read our garment analysis at the link in bio!

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If you’ve been watching period pieces recently,

If you’ve been watching period pieces recently, you might’ve been seeing this style of cropped jacket. They’re called spencer jackets and were intended to provide warmth for lightweight Neoclassical gowns in the late 18th and early 19th century. Read more at the link in bio!

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With the first half of the 1940s dominated by Worl

With the first half of the 1940s dominated by World War II, fashion stalled. After the war, Christian Dior launched the New Look, returning Paris fashion to an overtly feminine silhouette, while elsewhere, men, women, and children’s clothing all began to lean towards the casual American Look. Link in bio.

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The black fabric that tones down Doña Maria Tomas

The black fabric that tones down Doña Maria Tomasa Durán López de Cárdenas’ extravagant dress, along with the religious subtext of her portrait, demonstrate the subtle differences that the fashions of New Spain had from those of Europe. Read more at the link in bio!

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A beadnet dress is a decorative sheath dress made

A beadnet dress is a decorative sheath dress made of beads and constructed in geometric patterns. Dating back to ancient Egypt beadnet dresses were worn over v-neck and wraparound dresses. Read more at the link in bio!

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Have you been watching Bridgerton? The series is s

Have you been watching Bridgerton? The series is set in 1813 and features lavish and flamboyant costumes inspired by the Regency era. In the 1810s, the high-waisted neoclassical silhouette continued to define womenswear, but was increasingly paired with angularity, vivid color, and elaborate trim. Menswear was led by British tailors, as a perfect fit was paramount. Read more about the real fashions that inspired these costumes at the link in bio!

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Jean-Honoré Fragonard portrays a sitter holding a

Jean-Honoré Fragonard portrays a sitter holding a lapdog, wearing what he may have considered Spanish costume, but is actually a fanciful take on historical fashions of the early 17th century. Read more about this portrait at the link in bio!

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This silk afternoon dress’ vibrant green hue wou

This silk afternoon dress’ vibrant green hue would’ve been highly fashionable when it was created in 1868. It has a high neck and bustled skirt, and is decorated with bows and trim of a similar color. Read more at the link in bio!

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