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A sadly brief history of hatwearing in 20th Century Britain
12 Aug 2016

A sadly brief history of hatwearing in 20th Century Britain

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Inspiration | 32

Stitched up Samantha asked – How do you wear a hat without looking and feeling silly? It’s an interesting question! At one time everyone in the UK wore a hat, at least when they were out. Why has the hat … Continued

1900s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 2WW, hats, history of fashion
Do you look ridiculous in your clothes?
1 Aug 2016

Do you look ridiculous in your clothes?

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Style advice | 32

Sam of Stitched Up by Samantha writes: I’m curious as to when you wear your hats. I love hats myself, but never know when or how to wear them… I always feel faintly ridiculous if I’m wearing one anywhere other … Continued

colour, fear, hats, history of fashion, leadership, millinery, Mother of the Bride, style, style advice
Behind the scenes at the Museum of London
11 May 2016

Behind the scenes at the Museum of London

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Inspiration, Organisation | 10

I think of the Museum of London as our second great gem (after the Victorian and Albert). But whereas the V&A is establishment (royal, no less) the MoL is radical, more working class, more social in its flavour. It is … Continued

costume, fashion, footwear, history of fashion, Museum of London, preservation, workwear
Madelaine Vionnet 1876-1975
23 Mar 2016

Madelaine Vionnet 1876-1975

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion, Tips and Techniques | 17

When you have spent two days draping a Vionnet bias evening dress the sheer ability of the designer impresses itself on you. This fabulous French designer made over 12,000 individual dresses and other garments(I can hardly believe this quantity of … Continued

1930s, draping, history of fashion, silk, Vionnet
Late 20th Century body shapes – which decade are you?
4 Jul 2015

Late 20th Century body shapes – which decade are you?

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Style advice | 7

Yesterday I did a post, illustrated with vintage patterns, showing which styles are best for each of the three main body types (shaped, semi-straight, and straight). !950s Are you a curvy girl with a shaped figure? Then the shapes of … Continued

1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, dresses, history of fashion
V&A Shoes Exhibition
22 Jun 2015

V&A Shoes Exhibition

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion | 9

As usual you will be reading a warm recommendation to go and see this exhibition if you can. However the display of over 200 pairs of shoes is arranged by theme, with a strong emphasis on extremes of shape and … Continued

boots, history of fashion, shoes, V&A
Sarah Martin – Personal Assistant and part-time Viking
12 Jan 2015

Sarah Martin – Personal Assistant and part-time Viking

by fabrickated | posted in: Guest blog | 4

I have an absolutely super Personal Assistant, Sarah Martin, who comes from Melbourne, Australia. She is great at her job, a nice friendly person, and completely normal. So I was slightly surprised when I asked her what she had been … Continued

fur, history of fashion, leather, reenactment society, trimmings, Vikings, wool
History of fashion
25 Dec 2014

History of fashion

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion | 12

It is Christmas Day. We were supposed to be in Lancashire eating Christmas Lunch with my Mum. Unfortunately she fell in the night and dislocated her hip. She is spending Christmas Day in Royal Blackburn Hospital, poor thing. She is … Continued

butcher's shop, Christmas, hand painted lining, history of fashion, history of make up, video

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