Traditional female Swiss costume fashion from the cantons of Bern, Appenzell, Fribourg, Uri, Lucerne, Schwyz and Unterwalden.
Switzerland. Female costumes from Berne, Appenzell, Fribourg and others.
Tag: Wedding dresses
Traditional and historical wedding dresses from various regions and eras.
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
Swedish Costumes of Country People. Norwegian Wedding Costumes.
Swedish costumes of the country people from Dalarna, Leksand, Mora, Skåne. Bride and groom from Hitterdalen in Norway.
Patrician woman in precious bridal crown. The Nuremberg Patriciate.
The portrait of a woman from the first half of the 16th century shows a bride from a rich Nuremberg patrician family. The Nuremberg City Council declared themselves patricians during the Renaissance
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.
Wedding Garments. Hungary bridal couple.
Wedding Garments. Hungary bridal couple. Related Posts:Folk costumes of a Wedding couple from Valais Lötschental.Japan bride in traditional wedding costume.Iceland wedding dress. Iceland bride 1809.
Historic costumes from Hardanger, Norway 1888.
Historic costumes from Hardanger, Norway 1888. Related Posts:Swedish Costumes of Country People. Norwegian Wedding…Traditional Farmer costume from Hittertal Fellemarken NorwayHardanger costume. Norway 1896
A Norwegian Bride 1896. Traditional Wedding dress.
A Norwegian Bride 1896. Related Posts:Hardanger costume. Norway 1896Hallauer bride. Woman from Schaffhausen.Mower maid 1896. A Norwegian “Maud Müller”.
Iceland wedding dress. Iceland bride 1809.
Iceland wedding dress 1809 Source: Journal of a tour in Iceland in the summer of 1809 by Sir William Jackson Hooker. Published by Longman London, Yarmouth 1813. Above picture: Different… Read More
Louis XIII creating a Knight of the Holy Spirit (1633).
Gentilhomme conduisant une Mariée de Campagne (1636). Louis XIII Créant un Chevalier du Saint-Esprit (1633).
Bridal gifts at Eaux-Bonnes O’ssau Valley. Costumes of the Pyrenees.
Costumes des Pyrénnées. Cadeaux de noce jeune mariée aux Eaux-Bonnes Vallée d’O’ssau.
Zuiderzee. Historical Dutch clothing.
Dutch costumes from the island of Marken in the Zuiderzee, 1824. Related Posts:Dutch costumes frome around Hertogenbosch.Citizens of the Dutch Isle of Marken in 1850Dutch costumes from the province Friesland.
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.
