Portrait of Lavinia Biglia by Juan Pantoja de la Cruz. Portrait of a lady of the Pallavicini family. From the painting by Juan Pantoja de la Cruz 1553-1608. Elizabethan court dress. Queen… Read More
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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

Portrait of Claudia of Etruria 17th century
Portrait of Claudia of Etruria * 1604 -1648. Claudia of Etruria was the daughter of Ferdinand I., Grand Duke of the same name. She became the wife of Leopold, Archduke of Austria.… 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

Baroque costume of a Swiss godmother 1680.
Swiss godmother on the way to Baptism 17th century. Costume of a Swiss godmother in the Baroque period on the way to Baptism. Related Posts:Swiss bourgeois councilor in 1680.Official Swiss garb… 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.
Swiss bourgeois councilor in 1680.
Swiss bourgeois councilor in 1680. Swiss baroque costume of a bourgeois councilor. With epee, Spanish ruff, jerkin, buckled shoes and allonge wig. Related Posts:Swiss bourgeois men on the way… Read More
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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)
Swiss doctor in official costume to the Baroque period
Swiss doctor in official costume to the Baroque period at the end of the 17th century. He wears a powdered allonge wig, waistcoat, juste corps worn open, buckled shoes, sword. The… Read More
Official Swiss garb of a teacher in the Baroque period
Official Swiss garb of a teacher in the Baroque period, 17th century. Related Posts:Swiss doctor in official costume to the Baroque periodBaroque costume of a Swiss godmother 1680.Official costume… Read More
German aristocracy around 1580 in Spanish court fashion.
German aristocracy in Spanish style. Second third of the 16th century. Late Renaissance in the transition to the Counter-Reformation. Baroque period.
French nobility in Spanish fashion of the 16th century.
Spanish clothing fashion of the late Renaissance and Spanish Baroque in the period between about 1550 and the Thirty Years War around 1620.
Official costume of a Swiss judge or lawyers.
Official costume of a Swiss judge or lawyers in the Baroque period 17th century. The man is dressed in a justaucorps (Souquenille), a waistcoat, Rhinegraves pants (vaste rhingrave), buckled shoes, the Spanish… Read More
Switzerland bridesmaid 17th century.
Switzerland bridesmaid 17th century. Swiss suit or traditional costume of a bridesmaid in the Baroque period 1680. Related Posts:Baroque costume of a Swiss godmother 1680.Swiss bourgeois councilor in 1680.Official… 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.