April

1830-1839

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

March

1840-1849

Last updated Mar 27, 2020 | Published on Mar 26, 2020 | 1840-1849, 19th century, decade overview |

February

1850-1859

Last updated Feb 20, 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 Jan 28, 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 Jan 20, 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 Jan 16, 2020 | Published on Jan 15, 2020 | 1630-1639, 17th century, decade overview |
1620-1629

Last updated Jan 16, 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 Jan 14, 2020 | Published on Jan 11, 2020 | 1610-1619, 17th century, decade overview |
1600-1609

Last updated Jan 13, 2020 | Published on Jan 10, 2020 | 1600-1609, 17th century, decade overview |
barbette

Last updated Jan 13, 2020 | Published on Jan 9, 2020 | 14th century, 15th century, B, early 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 Jan 5, 2020 | Published on Jan 5, 2020 | 1410-1419, 15th century, decade overview |
1590-1599

Last updated Jan 5, 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 |

December

1900-1909

Last updated Dec 31, 2019 | Published on Dec 31, 2019 | 1900-1909, 20th century, decade overview |
1860-1869

Last updated Dec 30, 2019 | Published on Dec 27, 2019 | 1860-1869, 19th century, decade overview |
1910-14 – Callot Soeurs, evening dress

Last updated Dec 1, 2019 | Published on Dec 1, 2019 | 1910-1919, 20th century, garment analysis |

November

chemisette

Last updated Nov 28, 2019 | Published on Nov 27, 2019 | 19th century, C, term definition |
1510 – Titian, Portrait of a Man with a Quilted Sleeve

Last updated Nov 26, 2019 | Published on Nov 24, 2019 | 1510-1519, 16th century, artwork analysis |
1400-1409

Last updated Nov 26, 2019 | Published on Nov 23, 2019 | 1400-1409, 15th century, decade overview |
1870-1879

Last updated Nov 11, 2019 | Published on Nov 11, 2019 | 1870-1879, 19th century, decade overview |
1963-1969 – André Courrèges, Coat

Last updated Nov 9, 2019 | Published on Nov 8, 2019 | 1960-1969, 20th century, garment analysis |

October

1880-1889

Last updated Oct 11, 2019 | Published on Oct 11, 2019 | 1880-1889, 19th century, decade overview |
1970-1979

Last updated Oct 11, 2019 | Published on Oct 3, 2019 | 1970-1979, 20th century, decade overview |

August

échelle

Last updated Aug 15, 2019 | Published on Aug 15, 2019 | 18th century, E, term definition |
tricorne hat

Last updated Aug 9, 2019 | Published on Aug 14, 2019 | 18th century, H, T, term definition |
gigot sleeve

Last updated Aug 7, 2019 | Published on Aug 13, 2019 | 19th century, G, S, term definition |
nemes headdress

Last updated Aug 14, 2019 | Published on Aug 12, 2019 | ancient, H, N, term definition |
spencer jacket

Last updated Aug 6, 2019 | Published on Aug 11, 2019 | 1790-1799, 19th century, J, S, term definition |
peplos

Last updated Aug 10, 2019 | Published on Aug 10, 2019 | ancient, P, term definition |
1783 – Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, Marie Antoinette with a Rose

Last updated Aug 14, 2019 | Published on Aug 9, 2019 | 1780-1789, 18th century, artwork analysis |
aniline dyes

Last updated Aug 9, 2019 | Published on Aug 8, 2019 | 19th century, A, D, term definition |
buff coat

Last updated Aug 8, 2019 | Published on Aug 7, 2019 | 17th century, B, C, term definition |
1868

Last updated Aug 10, 2019 | Published on Aug 6, 2019 | 1860-1869, 19th century, year overview |
robe en chemise

Last updated Aug 5, 2019 | Published on Aug 5, 2019 | 1780-1789, 18th century, C, R, term definition |
1890 – William Merritt Chase, Carmencita

Last updated Aug 7, 2019 | Published on Aug 5, 2019 | 1890-1899, 19th century, artwork analysis |
1938

Last updated Aug 5, 2019 | Published on Aug 5, 2019 | 1930-1939, 20th century, year overview |
1890-1899

Last updated Feb 25, 2020 | Published on Aug 1, 2019 | 1890-1899, 19th century, decade overview |

July

1570-1579

Last updated Aug 11, 2019 | Published on Jul 31, 2019 | 1570-1579, 16th century, decade overview |
1560-1569

Last updated Aug 11, 2019 | Published on Jul 26, 2019 | 1560-1569, 16th century, decade overview |
1580-1589

Last updated Aug 11, 2019 | Published on Jul 24, 2019 | 1580-1589, 16th century, decade overview |
1960-1969

Last updated Aug 11, 2019 | Published on Jul 23, 2019 | 1960-1969, 20th century, decade overview |
1550-1559

Last updated Aug 11, 2019 | Published on Jul 7, 2019 | 1550-1559, 16th century, decade overview |
1540-1549

Last updated Aug 11, 2019 | Published on Jul 2, 2019 | 1540-1549, 16th century, decade overview |

June

robe volante

Last updated Jun 23, 2019 | Published on Jun 23, 2019 | 18th century, R, term definition, V |
1530-1539

Last updated Aug 11, 2019 | Published on Jun 22, 2019 | 1530-1539, 16th century, decade overview |
1520-1529

Last updated Aug 11, 2019 | Published on Jun 20, 2019 | 1520-1529, 16th century, decade overview |
1510-1519

Last updated Aug 11, 2019 | Published on Jun 11, 2019 | 1510-1519, 16th century, decade overview |
1500-1509

Last updated Aug 11, 2019 | Published on Jun 7, 2019 | 1500-1509, 16th century, decade overview |
kohl

Last updated Jun 5, 2019 | Published on Jun 5, 2019 | ancient, K, term definition |
1750 – Jean-Marc Nattier, Portrait of a Young Woman

Last updated Jun 5, 2019 | Published on Jun 4, 2019 | 1750-1759, 18th century, artwork analysis |
1936 – Madeleine Vionnet, Carnival Dress

Last updated Jun 3, 2019 | Published on Jun 3, 2019 | 1930-1939, 20th century, garment analysis |
1950-1959

Last updated Dec 5, 2019 | Published on Jun 2, 2019 | 1950-1959, 20th century, decade overview |
stomacher

Last updated Jun 2, 2019 | Published on Jun 1, 2019 | 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, S, term definition |

May

1930

Last updated Aug 5, 2019 | Published on May 31, 2019 | 1930-1939, 20th century, year overview |
2000 – John Galliano, Evening dress

Last updated Aug 14, 2019 | Published on May 30, 2019 | 2000-2009, 21st century, garment analysis |
1625–27 – Anthony van Dyck, Genoese Noblewoman

Last updated May 29, 2019 | Published on May 29, 2019 | 1620-1629, 17th century, artwork analysis |
chopines

Last updated May 28, 2019 | Published on May 28, 2019 | 16th century, 17th century, C, term definition |
Hymn to Apollo: The Ancient World and the Ballets Russes

Last updated May 15, 2019 | Published on May 15, 2019 | 1900-1909, 1910-1919, 20th century, blog |
1940-1949

Last updated Aug 11, 2019 | Published on May 8, 2019 | 1940-1949, 20th century, decade overview |

April

Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving

Published on Apr 26, 2019 | 1930-1939, 20th century, blog |
1930-1939

Last updated Aug 11, 2019 | Published on Apr 5, 2019 | 1930-1939, 20th century, decade overview |

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Beadnet dresses are decorative sheath dresses made

Beadnet dresses are decorative sheath dresses made of beads worn in ancient Egypt. You may recognize the look from Egyptian statues and wall paintings or from Chanel and Temperley London's Fall 2013 lines. Learn more about beadnet dresses in our term definition! Link in bio

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Fashion of the 1850s for both men and women was al

Fashion of the 1850s for both men and women was all about colorful exuberance with luxurious fabrics and relaxed cuts. Technological innovation had a large impact on clothing in this period, from the invention of the cage crinoline to the increasing availability of the sewing machine. Style icon of the decade Empress Eugénie set the romantic trends of France. Read all about the 1850s in our decade analysis! Link in bio

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Emile Pingat’s lavish visiting dresses were the

Emile Pingat’s lavish visiting dresses were the height of fashion for decades; this one is eye-catching for its color-blocking, careful details, and complicated finishings. With its full bustle silhouette and gathered ruffles running along the hem Pinget tried to combine as many elements of fabric manipulation as he could into this one extraordinary garment. Link in bio!

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Muffs made their runway return this fashion week w

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Two decades after premiering his most scandalous p

Two decades after premiering his most scandalous painting, Madame X, John Singer Sargent unveiled a portrait of another woman known for her unworldly beauty and charm – Lady Helen Vincent, Viscountess D’Abernon. Lady Helen posed for her portrait in an elegant black satin evening gown which was the height of Edwardian fashion. The jewelry also signals Lady Helen’s life of opulence with her pearl necklace, ring, gold bracelet, and hairpin. Read more! Link in bio

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Tissot paid close attention to dress details, but

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Clavi were decorative vertical stripes on the fron

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The 1640s saw womenswear trend in a softer and sim

The 1640s saw womenswear trend in a softer and simpler direction, with low necklines and billowing sleeves often in satin. With much of Europe at war, menswear took on a more militaristic edge and a parallel simplification, with the wearing of buff coats widely adopted in England. Read all about this simplified but still very glamorous decade below! Link in bio

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The chaperon was a turban-like wrapped headdress w

The chaperon was a turban-like wrapped headdress worn by men during the Middle Ages in Western Europe. On some styles the tail would reach all the way down the wearer’s back to the ground. Read all about this fun accessory in our term definition! Link in bio

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