Fashion History Dictionary
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Recent Essays
1995 – Vivienne Tam, “Mao Collection” DressIn 1990-1999, 20th century, garment analysis
1860 – Cream silk evening dressIn 1860-1869, 19th century, garment analysis
1948-1987 – Willi SmithIn 1970-1979, 1980-1989, BIPOC, designer profile, LGBTQ+
1952 – Christian Dior, La CigaleIn 1950-1959, 20th century, garment analysis, LGBTQ+
1882 – John Singer Sargent, El JaleoIn 1880-1889, 19th century, artwork analysis, LGBTQ+
