Chinese National Day. Tien An Men parade 1954. Related Posts:The great imperial stone road from Peking to Chengtu.Chinese Pagoda, Kwangtung Province, on the right bank of the…China 1897. The dying… Read More
Chinese National Day. Tien An Men parade.
Category: 50s
Olunchun woman hunter under Chinese Communism 1950s.
Olunchun woman hunter under Chinese Communism 1950s. Chinese propaganda at the time of Mao Tse Tung. Related Posts:Mongolia school boy under Chinese Communism 1950s.Mongol Tatar prince in 1840Russians in Siberia.… Read More
Mongolia school boy under Chinese Communism 1950s.
Mongolia school boy under Communism in 1950s. Chinese propaganda at the time of Mao Tse Tung. Related Posts:Russians in Siberia. Ethnic groups in 18th centuryMongol Tatar prince in 1840
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.
Costume design by Marie-Louise Bruyère in 1950s.
Costume design by French couturier Marie-Louise Bruyère. Marie-Louise Bruyère (1918-1958), called Mme Bruyère (pronounced Broo-yair) was born in rural France, but her ambitious parents, Henri Bruyère and Jeanne Loubet, moved… Read More
Historical costume silhouettes from 1750 to 1950
Can you imagine what women wore to ride a horse at the beginning of the twentieth century?
Women from Vojvodina, Bačka Hungaria.
Serbian Woman from Vojvodina, Bačka, Pannonia
Gender roles in 1950s.
Gender roles in 1950s. Set at the 1956 General Motors Motorama, this is one of the key Populuxe films of the 1950s, showing futuristic dream cars and Frigidaire’s “Kitchen of… Read More
1950s Fashion show on glasses.
1950s Fashion show on glasses. The models appear in different wardrobe, adapted to the glasses models. Wonderful 50s hat fashions, costumes and makeup in the trendy colors. Pearls of elegant… Read More
German boys fashion in the 1950s.
German boys school class with teacher 1948. Fashion in German post-war period. A fine example of the common fashion in the German post-war period 1950s. Shown is a boys school… 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
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.
