Design Museum Swimwear show review. Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style is a jolly, stylishly presented show. It's full ...

Measuring and sizing vintage items. Because vintage clothing in some cases is handmade and that generally sizes do not conform to modern sizing from the high street multiple clothing chains ,comparing ...

The period 1900-1909 by chance almost exactly covers the Edwardian age in Britain.Queen Victoria died in 1901 and King Edward VII acceded the throne in the same year, dying in early 1910. Of course, ...

The flapper dress is an iconic and enduring symbol of a new and exciting period in fashion The roaring 20s were also famously known as the age of the flappers. This generation was described as ...

The 2000s fashion aesthetic was fun and inventive, very big on logos, very bling. A real favourite were Juicy Couture tracksuits, which had an ironically fancy logo picked out in rhinestones and quite ...

Ah, the roaring Twenties. Perennially chic, ceaselessly referenced, the decade of the modern woman. Think short, sharp bobs, gorgeous finger waved hairstyles, red lipstick in a cupid’s bow, kohl ...

Army uniforms were based on ski-wear, which had been popularly worn at the time. There were high-waisted trousers, a jacket and a shirt beneath. The trousers were designed with numerous packets for ...

Easter is an ideal time for cloth recycling as a spring clean makes your home feel ready for family gatherings. Getting rid of unwanted clothes frees up space for new things. The recycling location ...

What were the top 2000s fashion brands? The most popular brands of the early aughts included Von Dutch, Ed Hardy, and Juicy Couture, worn by stars like Paris Hilton and Britney Spears. Ultra casual ...

At the start of the 1910s, things were going on much as before in the 1900s. Although King Edward VII died in 1910 and King George V took the throne (he was to reign until 1936) the years up until ...

Flea markets and thrift shops have long held a special place in our shopping habits, offering more than just items for sale. These venues present an opportunity to find secondhand treasures, support ...

There’s no denying that 1940s ladies wear was heavily influenced by the outbreak of war. There were shortages of everything including clothing, and women were forced to make do and mend, as fabrics ...