December

1995 – Vivienne Tam, “Mao Collection” Dress

Last updated Dec 9, 2020 | Published on Dec 9, 2020 | 1990-1999, 20th century, garment analysis |
1860 – Cream silk evening dress

Last updated Dec 1, 2020 | Published on Dec 1, 2020 | 1860-1869, 19th century, garment analysis |
1948-1987 – Willi Smith

Last updated Dec 1, 2020 | Published on Dec 1, 2020 | 1970-1979, 1980-1989, BIPOC, designer profile, LGBTQ+ |

November

1952 – Christian Dior, La Cigale

Last updated Nov 27, 2020 | Published on Nov 20, 2020 | 1950-1959, 20th century, garment analysis, LGBTQ+ |

October

1882 – John Singer Sargent, El Jaleo

Last updated Dec 16, 2020 | Published on Oct 29, 2020 | 1880-1889, 19th century, artwork analysis, LGBTQ+ |
1856 – Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Madame Moitessier

Last updated Oct 31, 2020 | Published on Oct 29, 2020 | 1850-1859, 19th century, artwork analysis |
chantilly lace

Last updated Oct 28, 2020 | Published on Oct 28, 2020 | 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, C, L, term definition |
1788 – Jacques Louis David, Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier and Marie-Anne Lavoisier

Last updated Oct 28, 2020 | Published on Oct 26, 2020 | 1780-1789, 18th century, artwork analysis |
1783 – Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, Marie Antoinette in a Chemise Dress

Last updated Oct 26, 2020 | Published on Oct 26, 2020 | 1780-1789, 18th century, artwork analysis |
1778 – Thomas Gainsborough, Mrs. Grace Dalrymple Elliott

Last updated Oct 26, 2020 | Published on Oct 26, 2020 | 1770-1779, 18th century, artwork analysis |
1942 – Gilbert Adrian, Evening dress

Last updated Oct 27, 2020 | Published on Oct 26, 2020 | 1940-1949, 20th century, garment analysis, LGBTQ+ |
1710-1719

Last updated Oct 27, 2020 | Published on Oct 24, 2020 | 1710-1719, 18th century, decade overview |
1700-1709

Last updated Oct 10, 2020 | Published on Oct 10, 2020 | 1700-1709, 18th century, decade overview |

September

1787-9 – Alexandre-August Robineau, The Fencing-Match between the Chevalier de Saint-George and the Chevalier d’Eon

Last updated Sep 29, 2020 | Published on Sep 25, 2020 | 1780-1789, 18th century, artwork analysis, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ |
A History of Women’s Swimwear

Last updated Sep 24, 2020 | Published on Sep 24, 2020 | 18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, thematic essays |
1990-1999

Last updated Sep 24, 2020 | Published on Sep 15, 2020 | 1990-1999, 20th century, decade overview |
We Were There: Harlie Des Roches on the Black Presence in Renaissance Europe

Last updated Sep 10, 2020 | Published on Sep 10, 2020 | 16th century, BIPOC, blog |
1797 – Anne-Louis Girodet, Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Belley

Last updated Sep 9, 2020 | Published on Sep 9, 2020 | 1790-1799, 18th century, artwork analysis, BIPOC |

August

muslin

Last updated Aug 14, 2020 | Published on Aug 14, 2020 | 19th century, M, term definition |
1982

Last updated Aug 14, 2020 | Published on Aug 12, 2020 | 1980-1989, 20th century, year overview |
1650 – Diego Velázquez, Juan de Pareja

Last updated Aug 12, 2020 | Published on Aug 12, 2020 | 1650-1659, 17th century, artwork analysis, BIPOC |
1862 – Elizabeth Keckley, Green plaid day dress

Last updated Aug 6, 2020 | Published on Aug 8, 2020 | 1860-1869, 19th century, BIPOC, garment analysis |
polonaise

Last updated Aug 7, 2020 | Published on Aug 6, 2020 | 18th century, P, term definition |
rebato

Last updated Aug 7, 2020 | Published on Aug 4, 2020 | 17th century, R, term definition |
1986 – Patrick Kelly, Sleeveless black dress with buttons

Last updated Aug 4, 2020 | Published on Aug 4, 2020 | 1980-1989, 20th century, BIPOC, garment analysis, LGBTQ+ |
2004 – Tom Ford for Gucci, Acid Green Evening Gown

Last updated Aug 4, 2020 | Published on Aug 3, 2020 | 2000-2009, 21st century, garment analysis, LGBTQ+ |
1778 – David Martin, Portrait of Dido Elizabeth Belle Lindsay and Lady Elizabeth Murray

Last updated Aug 10, 2020 | Published on Aug 3, 2020 | 1760-1769, 1770-1779, 18th century, artwork analysis, BIPOC |
falling band

Last updated Aug 7, 2020 | Published on Aug 3, 2020 | 1630-1639, 1640-1649, 1650-1659, 17th century, B, F, term definition |

July

guipure lace

Last updated Aug 12, 2020 | Published on Jul 30, 2020 | 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, G, L, term definition |
1875-1878 – Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta, Masqueraders

Last updated Aug 14, 2020 | Published on Jul 27, 2020 | 1870-1879, 19th century, artwork analysis |
1818-1907 – Elizabeth Keckley

Last updated Aug 4, 2020 | Published on Jul 24, 2020 | 1860-1869, 19th century, BIPOC, designer profile |
1690-1699

Last updated Aug 18, 2020 | Published on Jul 23, 2020 | 1690-1699, 17th century, decade overview |
1680-1689

Last updated Aug 18, 2020 | Published on Jul 20, 2020 | 1680-1689, 17th century, decade overview |
1750 – Stephen Slaughter, Two Women Gathering Fruit

Last updated Aug 17, 2020 | Published on Jul 20, 2020 | 1740-1749, 1750-1759, 18th century, artwork analysis, BIPOC |
1981 – David and Elizabeth Emanuel, Princess Diana’s Wedding Dress

Last updated Jul 15, 2020 | Published on Jul 15, 2020 | 1980-1989, 20th century, garment analysis |
1670-1679

Last updated Aug 18, 2020 | Published on Jul 14, 2020 | 1670-1679, 17th century, decade overview |
1643 – J. Beckx, Portrait of Diego Bemba

Last updated Jul 13, 2020 | Published on Jul 13, 2020 | 1640-1649, 17th century, artwork analysis, BIPOC |
1898-1981 – Ann Lowe

Last updated Aug 4, 2020 | Published on Jul 13, 2020 | 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 20th century, BIPOC, designer profile |
1966-1967 – Ann Lowe, American Beauty Dress

Last updated Jul 13, 2020 | Published on Jul 13, 2020 | 1960-1969, 20th century, BIPOC, garment analysis |
1954-1990 – Patrick Kelly

Last updated Aug 4, 2020 | Published on Jul 13, 2020 | 1980-1989, 20th century, BIPOC, designer profile, LGBTQ+ |
1891-1893 – Emile Pingat, Black Day Dress

Last updated Jul 14, 2020 | Published on Jul 9, 2020 | 1890-1899, 19th century, garment analysis |
1943-Present – Stephen Burrows

Last updated Jul 13, 2020 | Published on Jul 8, 2020 | 1970-1979, 2000-2009, BIPOC, designer profile |
1785 – Marie-Victoire Lemoine, Portrait of a Youth in an Embroidered Vest

Last updated Sep 19, 2020 | Published on Jul 7, 2020 | 1780-1789, 18th century, artwork analysis, BIPOC |
1660-1669

Last updated Aug 18, 2020 | Published on Jul 7, 2020 | 1660-1669, 17th century, decade overview |
1938 – Gabrielle Chanel, Red velvet suit

Last updated Jul 14, 2020 | Published on Jul 7, 2020 | 1930-1939, 20th century, garment analysis |
1973 – Stephen Burrows, Evening Dress

Last updated Jul 13, 2020 | Published on Jul 6, 2020 | 1970-1979, 20th century, BIPOC, garment analysis |
mule

Last updated Jul 7, 2020 | Published on Jul 5, 2020 | 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, 20th century, M, term definition |

June

1583/5 – Annibale Carracci, Portrait of a Woman Holding a Clock

Last updated Dec 28, 2020 | Published on Jun 26, 2020 | 1580-1589, 16th century, artwork analysis, BIPOC |
1800-1809

Last updated Aug 18, 2020 | Published on Jun 25, 2020 | 1800-1809, 19th century, decade overview |
1650-1659

Last updated Aug 18, 2020 | Published on Jun 22, 2020 | 1650-1659, 17th century, decade overview |
1770s – Portrait of a Lady Holding an Orange Blossom

Last updated Jul 13, 2020 | Published on Jun 17, 2020 | 1770-1779, 18th century, artwork analysis, BIPOC |
1870 – Berthe Morisot, The Pink Dress

Last updated Jun 23, 2020 | Published on Jun 14, 2020 | 1870-1879, 19th century, artwork analysis |
1953 – Ann Lowe, Jacqueline Kennedy’s Wedding dress

Last updated Jul 13, 2020 | Published on Jun 13, 2020 | 1950-1959, 20th century, BIPOC, garment analysis |
1861 – Elizabeth Keckley, Purple velvet day and evening dress

Last updated Jul 13, 2020 | Published on Jun 12, 2020 | 1860-1869, 19th century, BIPOC, garment analysis |
1863 – Elizabeth Keckley, Striped evening dress for Mary Todd Lincoln

Last updated Aug 4, 2020 | Published on Jun 11, 2020 | 1860-1869, 19th century, BIPOC, garment analysis |
Lurex

Last updated Jun 16, 2020 | Published on Jun 10, 2020 | 20th century, L, term definition |
1992 – Thierry Mugler, Bustier

Last updated Jun 16, 2020 | Published on Jun 9, 2020 | 1990-1999, 20th century, garment analysis, LGBTQ+ |
1996-97 – John Galliano, Suede dress

Last updated Jun 16, 2020 | Published on Jun 8, 2020 | 1990-1999, 20th century, garment analysis, LGBTQ+ |
1948 – Christian Dior, Evening ensemble

Last updated Jun 16, 2020 | Published on Jun 7, 2020 | 1940-1949, 20th century, garment analysis, LGBTQ+ |
1948-49 – Gilbert Adrian, Dinner dress

Last updated Jun 16, 2020 | Published on Jun 6, 2020 | 1940-1949, 20th century, garment analysis, LGBTQ+ |
1999 – Alexander McQueen, Winged ensemble

Last updated Jun 16, 2020 | Published on Jun 5, 2020 | 1990-1999, 20th century, garment analysis, LGBTQ+ |
1984 – Jean Paul Gaultier, Cone bra corset dress

Last updated Jun 16, 2020 | Published on Jun 4, 2020 | 1980-1989, 20th century, garment analysis, LGBTQ+ |
1810-1819

Last updated Aug 18, 2020 | Published on Jun 1, 2020 | 1810-1819, 19th century, decade overview |
pelisse

Last updated Aug 18, 2020 | Published on Jun 1, 2020 | 1790-1799, 1800-1809, 1810-1819, 19th century, P, term definition |

May

1880

Last updated Jun 2, 2020 | Published on May 31, 2020 | 1880-1889, 19th century, year overview |
1973 – Bill Blass, Evening ensemble

Last updated Jun 16, 2020 | Published on May 31, 2020 | 1970-1979, 20th century, garment analysis, LGBTQ+ |
1980-1989

Last updated Aug 18, 2020 | Published on May 29, 2020 | 1980-1989, 20th century, decade overview |
Roaring & Swinging: Shared Fashionable Ideals of Flappers and Mods

Last updated Jun 2, 2020 | Published on May 28, 2020 | 1920-1929, 1960-1969, 20th century, thematic essays |
1868-1869 – Edouard Manet, Le balcon (The Balcony)

Last updated Jun 2, 2020 | Published on May 27, 2020 | 1860-1869, 19th century, artwork analysis |
1820-1829

Last updated Aug 18, 2020 | Published on May 27, 2020 | 1820-1829, 19th century, decade overview |

April

1420-1429

Last updated Aug 19, 2020 | Published on Apr 4, 2020 | 1420-1429, 15th century, decade overview |
1830-1839

Last updated Aug 18, 2020 | Published on Apr 3, 2020 | 1830-1839, 19th century, decade overview |

March

1840-1849

Last updated Nov 2, 2020 | Published on Mar 26, 2020 | 1840-1849, 19th century, decade overview |

February

1850-1859

Last updated Aug 18, 2020 | Published on Feb 19, 2020 | 1850-1859, 19th century, decade overview |

January

1840 – Queen Victoria’s Wedding Dress

Last updated Feb 6, 2020 | Published on Jan 28, 2020 | 1840-1849, 19th century, garment analysis |
1872 – Emile Pingat, Visiting Dress

Last updated Feb 6, 2020 | Published on Jan 27, 2020 | 1870-1879, 19th century, garment analysis |
1904 – John Singer Sargent, Lady Helen Vincent, Viscountess D’Abernon

Last updated Jan 31, 2020 | Published on Jan 25, 2020 | 1900-1909, 20th century, artwork analysis |
1878 – James Tissot, Evening

Last updated Jan 31, 2020 | Published on Jan 24, 2020 | 1870-1879, 19th century, artwork analysis |
clocks/clocking

Last updated Jan 31, 2020 | Published on Jan 23, 2020 | 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, C, term definition |
1883 – Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Dance at Bougival

Last updated Jan 31, 2020 | Published on Jan 22, 2020 | 1880-1889, 19th century, artwork analysis |
clavus/clavi

Last updated Jan 31, 2020 | Published on Jan 21, 2020 | ancient, C, term definition |
1640-1649

Last updated Aug 18, 2020 | Published on Jan 20, 2020 | 1640-1649, 17th century, decade overview |
chaperon

Last updated Jan 28, 2020 | Published on Jan 19, 2020 | 15th century, C, term definition |
2010 – Alexander McQueen, dress

Last updated Jan 20, 2020 | Published on Jan 18, 2020 | 2010-2019, 21st century, garment analysis |
1762 – Juan Patricio Morlete Ruiz, Portrait of Doña Maria Tomasa Durán López de Cárdenas

Last updated Jun 18, 2020 | Published on Jan 17, 2020 | 1760-1769, 18th century, artwork analysis |
caraco

Last updated Jan 18, 2020 | Published on Jan 16, 2020 | 18th century, C, term definition |
1630-1639

Last updated Aug 18, 2020 | Published on Jan 15, 2020 | 1630-1639, 17th century, decade overview |
1620-1629

Last updated Aug 18, 2020 | Published on Jan 14, 2020 | 1620-1629, 17th century, decade overview |
1898-1901 – Green silk embroidered tea gown

Last updated Jan 15, 2020 | Published on Jan 13, 2020 | 1890-1899, 1900-1909, 19th century, 20th century, garment analysis |
1897 – John Singer Sargent, Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Phelps Stokes (Mr. I. N. Phelps Stokes)

Last updated Jan 11, 2020 | Published on Jan 12, 2020 | 1890-1899, 19th century, artwork analysis |
1610-1619

Last updated Aug 18, 2020 | Published on Jan 11, 2020 | 1610-1619, 17th century, decade overview |
1600-1609

Last updated Aug 18, 2020 | Published on Jan 10, 2020 | 1600-1609, 17th century, decade overview |
barbette

Last updated Aug 19, 2020 | Published on Jan 9, 2020 | 1300-1349, 1350-1399, 14th century, 15th century, B, Middle Ages, term definition |
1937 – Elsa Schiaparelli, Lobster Dinner Dress

Last updated Jan 13, 2020 | Published on Jan 8, 2020 | 1930-1939, 20th century, garment analysis |
1592 – Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger, Elizabeth I (1533-1601), Queen of England

Last updated Jan 11, 2020 | Published on Jan 7, 2020 | 1590-1599, 16th century, artwork analysis |
bombast/bombasted

Last updated Jan 11, 2020 | Published on Jan 6, 2020 | 16th century, 17th century, B, term definition |
1410-1419

Last updated Aug 19, 2020 | Published on Jan 5, 2020 | 1410-1419, 15th century, decade overview |
1590-1599

Last updated Aug 18, 2020 | Published on Jan 5, 2020 | 1590-1599, 16th century, decade overview |
1881 – James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Harmony in Pink and Gray: Portrait of Lady Meux

Last updated Jan 4, 2020 | Published on Jan 4, 2020 | 1880-1889, 19th century, artwork analysis |
justaucorps

Last updated Jan 4, 2020 | Published on Jan 4, 2020 | 17th century, 18th century, J, term definition |
1880 – Red corset

Last updated Jan 4, 2020 | Published on Jan 3, 2020 | 1880-1889, 19th century, garment analysis |

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A beadnet dress is a decorative sheath dress made

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