Category: 1520-1529

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1520-1529

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1525-30 – Jan Jansz Mostaert, Portrait of a Black Man

1520-1529, 1530-1539, 16th century, artwork analysis, BIPOC

Deciphering Jan Jansz Mostaert’s Portrait of an African Man reveals the presence of Black bodies within European court circles and hints at their position within them.

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The French Revolution drastically changed ideas ar

The French Revolution drastically changed ideas around fashion in the 1790s. Revolutionaries challenged the idea that dress should convey socio-economic status, and instead wanted to communicate political affiliation, so they reinforced a trend of informality and simplicity that had emerged two decades prior. Subtle changes were still being made to women’s fashion with silhouettes being softened by the use of under-petticoats, one-piece dresses known as “round gowns” becoming a prominent style, and women wearing bonnets, which were previously reserved for working class men. Read more about this decade at the link in bio!

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Fashion from 1982 followed suit with the trend of

Fashion from 1982 followed suit with the trend of power dressing that dominated the decade. Broad shoulders of blazers were complemented with bright and bold patterns, typically mixed together. Designers like Missoni and YSL capitalized on this technique, displaying head to toe patterned ensembles in publications like Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. Sleeves were large and over-the-top and a tight waist fitted with a belt was used to create the ideal silhouette. The trend of power-dressing took influence from menswear suiting, utilizing large shoulder pads to create the powerful look. Jewelry was typically quite large with big necklaces and layered bracelets a must to create the perfect outfit. Read more about the year’s fashions at the link in the bio!

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The 1770s was a time of transition in men and wome

The 1770s was a time of transition in men and women’s dress, particularly for daywear. Informal styles grew in popularity, leading to new fashions that exemplified a ‘casual’ aesthetic. The robe à la française, or sack, ceded its decades-long dominance to other styles and was primarily worn for formal wear. This gave way to a new prominent garment, the robe à l’anglaise, which was worn in England throughout the 18th century as an informal gown alternative. Although a separation formed between formal and informal attire, stiff understructures such as panniers and boned corsets were still utilized under clothing to showcase the proper silhouette of the 18th century. Read more about this decade at the link in bio!

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Using wings from the elytra beetle in embroidery i

Using wings from the elytra beetle in embroidery is a technique that has roots in Mughal India. The practice was appropriated by Europeans in the 19th century, when white muslin gowns were occasionally spotted with these iridescent green wings. This form of embroidered decoration is inextricably linked to colonialism and it has been an item of fantasy and exoticism for more than two hundred years. Read more about the history of this technique at the link in bio!

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In the 1740s, Rococo fashion was all the rage alon

In the 1740s, Rococo fashion was all the rage along with the robe à la française, which was worn as the primary gown for both formal and informal occasions. At the same time, men’s fashion remained just as full as the 1730s. Read more about this decade at the link in bio!

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Between the fifth century and tenth century, the C

Between the fifth century and tenth century, the Coclé people inhabited an area in Central America known as Gran Coclé located in modern-day Panama. A remarkable necropolis titled Sitio Conte there contains many precious objects that express social status, political power, and religious beliefs, while also demonstrating expert metal-smithing in the luxurious ornamentation of rulers and depictions of gods. Read more at the link in bio!

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In the 1730s the silhouette of both womenswear and

In the 1730s the silhouette of both womenswear and menswear emphasized shape. At the same time, social events captured by famed artists allowed for the wealthy to display their sense of style and affluence. Read more about the 1730s at the link in bio!

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Famous designer Elsa Schiaparelli, best known for

Famous designer Elsa Schiaparelli, best known for her collaborations with other Surrealists, created this dress in 1938 as part of her Circus Collection. Schiaparelli was one of the first to pioneer the idea of conceptual collections and the use of innovative materials such as plastic. This dress, which she made in collaboration with Salvador Dalí, holds similarities to one of the figures in his painting Three Young Surrealist Women Holding in their Arms the Skins of an Orchestra from 1936. Read more about the work of Schiaparelli at the link in the bio!

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The 1760s mark the last decade during which the ro

The 1760s mark the last decade during which the robe à la française dominated women’s wardrobes since its introduction in the 1720s. In the last three decades of the 18th century, other, more informal styles became fashionable for daywear and the robe à la française was increasingly worn for evening. For men, the distinction between the subdued informality of Englishmen’s dress and the colorful formality of Continental styles (particularly those of France and Italy) remained pronounced. Read more about this decade at the link in bio!

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