Harem girl in Cairo 1848. The Oriental Album by Prisse d’Avennes.
Harem girl in Cairo 1848, by Prisse d’Avennes. The Oriental Album.
Category: 1850
Traditional Montenegrin costume from Cettinje.
Traditional Montenegrin costume from Cettinje in 1850. With tobacco pipe, turban, cloak and traditional dagger. Cetinje is a town in Montenegro between Podgorica and Budva. Cetinje was until 1918 the capital of Montenegro. “Sheets… Read More
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com
Eugénie de Montijo. Coiffure Second Empire
L’Impératrice Eugénie. The empress Eugénie de Montijo (1826-1920). France Second Empire hairstyle (French history period 1852-1870 under Emperor Napoleon III.). „Album de coiffures histories“ by E. Nissy. Published 1890 by Albert… Read More
Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
A man from the area of Athens with a sheep in the mountains.
A man from the area of Athens. Historical and folk costumes by Franz Lipperheide.
Literature
Couture: then and now Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically.
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
Greek woman with child from Bethlehem, 19th century.
Greek woman with child from Bethlehem, 19th century. Historical and folk costumes by Franz Lipperheide.
Jewish girl from Sinope in 19th century
Jewish girl from Sinope in 19th century. Sinope was an Asian, Greek coastal town on the Black Sea. The illustration shows a young Jewish woman in traditional clothes around 1850.… Read More
Nomadic priest costume. Kalmyk Buddhist 19th century.
Nomadic priest. Kalmyk Buddhist. The Kalmyks are a Buddhist, western Mongolian nomadic people. They live mainly in the autonomous Russian republic of Kalmykia. They belong to the Asian strain of the… Read More
Traditional Bavarian clothing. Farmer woman 19th century.
Traditional Bavarian clothing. Farmer woman 19th century. An old Peasant woman from Dachau near Munich on the way back from church. In hand she holds a prayer book, an umbrella… Read More
Traditional Egyptian girls dress. A Girl performing on the Tarabouqa.
A Girl performing on the Tarabouqa. Traditional Egyptian girls dress in 1850. Related Posts:Fellah girl from Alexandria, Egypt in traditional dress.Egyptian Dancing Girls. The Oriental Album.India nautch girl dancing 1910s. Indian… Read More
Sais (A Groom of Stable) in 1850. Egyptian costume.
Sais (Palefrenier, A Groom of Stable) from Egypt.
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
Fashionpedia - The Visual Dictionary Of Fashion Design
FASHIONPEDIA is a visual fashion dictionary covering all the technical terms from style to material to production with illustrations and infographics. It encompasses rich, extensive information and yet is easy to read. Whether you are an industry insider or a fashion connoisseur, FASHIONPEDIA is all you will ever need to navigate the fashion scene.
Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
