The Age of Undress by Amelia Rauser. Dress in the Age of Jane Austen by Hilary Davidson. Jane Austen at Home by Lucy Worsley A Favorite Occupation of Josephine. French first… Read More
Category: Regency period
Fashion and costumes of the English Regency period between 1795 and 1837. The transition between “Georgian” and “Victorian” eras. In France the transition from the late Directory to The Napoleonic First Empire era 1804 to 1814, Restoration period 1814 to 1830 (Romantic period, German Biedermeier).
The Empress Josephine in the Park at Malmaison
The Age of Undress by Amelia Rauser. Dress in the Age of Jane Austen by Hilary Davidson. Jane Austen at Home by Lucy Worsley The Empress Josephine in the Park… 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

Empress Josephine At Château de Malmaison 1804.
The Age of Undress by Amelia Rauser. Dress in the Age of Jane Austen by Hilary Davidson. Jane Austen at Home by Lucy Worsley Empress Josephine At Château de Malmaison.… 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.
German Biedermeier fashion 1825 to 1830.
Fashion of polite society. Great bourgeois clothing. Costumes by waitress in a traditional munich dirndl and middle-class family.
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)
German fashion in the last third of the 18th century.
The Age of Undress by Amelia Rauser. Dress in the Age of Jane Austen by Hilary Davidson. Jane Austen at Home by Lucy Worsley German fashion in the last third… Read More
Empire costumes first third of the 19th Century.
The Age of Undress by Amelia Rauser. Dress in the Age of Jane Austen by Hilary Davidson. Jane Austen at Home by Lucy Worsley First Empire, Regency costumes. First third… Read More
German and French Empire fashion, 19th century.
German and French Empire fashion. Regency period. First third of the 19th Century.
First Empire. German Biedermeier. Women in spencer. Man in Carrick.
Coachman coat. The actor David Garrick let himself customize this jacket in the 18th century as the first
Court dress. July 1796. Petticoat of white crape, embroidered in silver.
England. Court dress. July 1796. The Gallery of Fashion Vol. 3,. April 1796 To March 1797. Published by Nikolaus von Heideloff, London.
Paris full dresses in 1810. Cornette à barbe d’un côté.
The Age of Undress by Amelia Rauser. Dress in the Age of Jane Austen by Hilary Davidson. Jane Austen at Home by Lucy Worsley Paris full dresses, March 1810. Regency… 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.