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Maternity gown, Zaan region, Netherlands, 1815 I rarely find maternity wear, so this is a treat. Its simple (white cotton, basic print, straight fall) but the bouillonné detailing is kinda extravagant, & the skirt's horizontal bands add a nice definition. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory

Asymmetric gown, J Mendel, Spring 2027 collection I love the floaty, ethereal vibe this dress gives. The black fabric looks almost insubstantial - the transparency, diagonal draping and metallic thread (?) combining to evoke brushstrokes, or smoke in the wind. Truly beautiful. #fashion #fashionsky

Silk gown, Kunstmuseum den Haag, 1810 The headwear is a mystery to me, but the dress is a lovely thing. I don't often see green, but it really works here with the yellow sash. The short puff sleeves and ruched fabric at the hem are perfect too. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #fashion

Aqua midi-dress, Lili Blanc, Dubai S/S 2027 The hat I would bin. But the rest of the outfit is lovely. It combines architectural & wrapped elements really nicely, and has a beautiful flow, despite the quite stiff fabric. Also I love a big chunky ribbon/waistband. #fashion #fashionsky #springsummer

Pretty interesting, this. 10 or 15 years ago I'd have been annoyed by it. But we're long past the time when 'yoga' was popularly understood as anything like what I practice and teach. And that's ok. Its just a word. The practice remains the same. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Cotton batiste dress, Kunstmuseum den Haag, 1810 So much just works here. The drape of the skirt seems just right. Plus the white leaf embroidery has a beautiful subtlety, and the overall straight shape is softened by the puff sleeves and golden waistband. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory

A few looks from Barcelona Spring/Summer 2027. The red chunky knit dress is from 404 Studio - I really love it. Very wearable. The other two are interesting! Both from Outsiders Division. I'm a sucker for a giant bow. And the house dress is cute and really pops visually. #fashion #fashionsky

Cotton gown, Kunstmuseum den Haag, 1810 I like these empire line dresses a lot. I'm always curious about where and how one with a trail like this would be worn without destroying it. Should do some reading. The silk embroidery around the hem is lovely. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory

If you were in the market for a podcast about the Nancy Drew series, you are in luck. This one by @ndnickerson.bsky.social is fantastic. Really takes me back to reading these in my teens. Fun books and a really fun podcast. #nancydrew music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/ad0...

Silk gown, Kunstmuseum den Haag, 1800 First empire-line dress I've posted in a while. I quite like how the high waist accentuates the fullness of the skirt here. The muslin (?) wrap is a detail I've not seen before. Anyone able to shed light on that? #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory

41 years ago today* the Nintendo Entertainment System was introduced, in a wild, risky, and completely unlikely way. If you haven't seen our documentary yet, put aside 45 minutes and see the NES as you never have before. *We can't substantiate this date, It's Complicated but probably correct(ish)

Robe à l'anglaise, Kunstmuseum den Haag, 1790 Closing out the 18th century with another beautiful dress, this one in pink moiré silk. I feel the outfit is really completed by that blue ribbon on the waist. The fullness of the skirt is also appreciated! #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory

Fucking stupid country

Honestly, if you endorse what's happening to trans people in England, you are just an evil piece of crap.

Don't forget, you can literally listen to Red Velvet any time you like. You should listen to Cosmic right now. Its really good! #redvelvet #reveluv #kpop #irene #seulgi #wendy #joy #yeri youtu.be/FyG21rXCxlY?...

Wedding dress, Ellie Saab, F/W 27/28 I rarely like wedding dresses, but this one stood out. The draping of such heavy fabric gives it a wonderful sculptural quality, and I also love the high/low contrast between the front of the skirt and the trail. #fashionsky #fashion #elliesaab

Robe à l'anglaise, Kunstmuseum den Haag, 1770 The deep blue silk is really incredible, right? You could put that on any kind of dress today and it would look amazing. I also love the little bow (?) on the chest that the fichu is tucked into. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory

Dice Kayek collection, Paris S/S 27 Three quite distinct looks by Ece Ege here. - The yellow dress is just joy in dress form. Look at it! Its lovely. - The green & yellow fit is such a sharp cut, and wonderfully vibrant. - The B&W has big puffy sleeves. Awesome. #fashionsky #fashion #fashionweek

I am having fashion show withdrawal. I didn't have 200 new outfits to look at over my cup of tea this morning. I didn't even have 2 😭

English fashion designer Charles Frederick Worth was born #OnThisDay in 1825. Inspired by 18th century France, this tan and pink silk faille House of Worth evening dress, embellished with ivory bobbin lace on the bodice, was designed in c. 1866. Philadelphia Museum of Art. #fashionhistory

Robe a la Française, Kunstmuseum den Haag, 1770 Stressful night, so what better way to relax than by finding a nice dress to write about. What I love about it - the beautiful colour fabric, the square neckline, and the little bows on the stomacher. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory

Girls' dress, Kunstmuseum Den Haag, 1770 I don't know what it is, but I really love this one. The purple silk and brocaded flowers make for a beautiful fabric. And there's a lovely balance between that fabric and the white neck rulffles and engageantes. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory

I haven't posted any gaming in a while. But this was fun! At the start of the recording, the set was tied 1 game each. To then get a double perfect for the win was quite unexpected. #granblue #fgc #vikala #granbluefantasy #gbvsr youtu.be/nYJyzCtsh4M

Robe à l'anglaise, Kunstmuseum Den Haag, 1765 The brocading on this is really nice (today I learned what brocade is... 😊). I can't understand how this was done back then, so I'll be looking that up. But it makes for a really beautiful fabric. #fashionsky #dresshistory #fashionhistory

Robe à l'anglaise, Kunstmuseum Den Haag, 1765 The balance of this dress really works for me. It has typical period architectural elements (rigid bodice, panniers), but this is softened by the floral brocade, folds of fabric, and ruffles. Really lovely. #fashionsky #dresshistory #fashionhistory

Awesome suit, CFCL, Paris S/S 2027 This is really nice. The boxy, tailored jacket & crisp shirt make a really nice contrast with the floaty, relaxed trousers. Its minimalist, but also super fun and wearable (maybe not on the tube on a winter morning...). #fashionsky #fashion #parisfashionweek

Luxembourgish-German actress Vicky Krieps was born #OnThisDay in 1983. She wore this Monika Buttinger designed and Royal Black Couture and Corsetry made hand-dyed coutil corset, based on an 1878 riding corset, as Empress Elisabeth of Austria in Corsage (2022). #film #costume

Just installed #dressmaker and I'm super excited to try it, but I won't have time until Sunday 😭

Ball gown, Netherlands, 1760 The widest dress at Kunstmuseum den Haag! Floral motifs on silk, with lots of cool features: the skirts supported by panniers; decorative apron in silk passementerie; & lace sleeve ruffles. Strange to modern eyes, but lovely. #fashionsky #dresshistory #fashionhistory

Girl's dress, 1750, Kunstmuseum den Haag I love this. Nearly 300 years old, and the green silk is as vibrant as ever. What a startlingly beautiful thing this must have been back then, and for quite a young (12-14) person too. #fashionsky #dresshistory #fashionhistory #historicalfashion

Tailored suit, Stella McCartney, Paris S/S 2027 Struggling to find much this fashion week. But I love the relaxed fit & softness (fabric, cut, colour) of this suit. The drawstrings are a cute detail that add a nice subtle shaping to the jacket. Cool design. #fashionsky #fashionweek #paris #ss2027

Mantua court dress, 1747 I found another haul of old dresses, so lets go! You may notice that the hips are slightly accentuated - a subtle touch, I'm sure you'll agree 😁 The bodice itself is quite beautiful, with the neckline ruffles a lovely touch. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory

This is a hell of an investigation. Some very unsettling and possibly triggering stuff is referred to in some of the court filings and reporting (re SA), so bear that in mind.

Casual outfit, Alessandro Enriquez, Milan S/S 2027 The whole collection is outstanding (link in alt text), but I have absolutely fallen in love with this outfit. The Breton shirt pairs so well with that sunshine yellow skirt - its cheerful, romantic, maximalist. Love it. #fashion #ss2027 #milan

Evening dress, Christian Lacroix, France, 1987 It still counts as fashion history, ok? 39 years ago is definitely history 😄 Anyway, I love this. Big hat, big skirt, big embroidery. You can't go wrong. #fashionsky #dresshistory #HouseofPatou #fashion #fashionhistory

Hooded midi-dress, Colleen Allen, NY S/S 2027 I nearly passed this by, but then the block of vivid blue caught my eye. The line of the dress is fairly simple, but then the high collar, puffed sleeves, and hood combine for a really dramatic effect. Interesting. #fashionsky #fashion #dress #ss2027

Sheath dress, Mithridate, London S/S 2027 I'm up and down on modern fashion, but there's been some interesting stuff this season. I think this designer has been playing #SilentHill - its giving Pyramid Head vibes! But the dress itself is a lovely feathered thing. #fashionsky #fashion #dress

Still surprising to me that this is my social media output. I did not see that coming a few years ago 😄 But it really is hard to beat a beautiful dress.

Silk draped dress, Torimaru, England, 1976 A dress that flows like a river. The fabric seems to spill from the halter neck, sweeping down the body, then splitting in the skirt, before sweeping back up behind the figure to form the hood. Wonderful. #fashionsky #dresshistory #fashionhistory #fashion