Blogs about Fashion and tailoring
33 blogs about Fashion and tailoring.
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American Age Fashion
The Clothing of Older American Women, 1900-now.
By Lynn Mally. 🇺🇸 More infoUpdated
The Fur Coat and the Older Woman, 1977 Found photo The woman’s long fur coat marks this as a very prosperous couple, even more so than the man’s expertly matched plaid suit. Fur has long been a status symbol for American women, and …
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Beth's Bobbins
Living history and historic costuming, with a particular focus on women's clothing and hairstyles of the Victorian and American Civil War periods.
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Clothing Longevity c.1840-1870, Part 1: An Introduction This project stated with the broad question of "How long did mid-Victorian clothing last?" (and it's reenacting corollary: "Can one justify wear a dress with specifically 1840s style elements at an event set in the …
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Clothes In Books
Description of clothes taken from a book, a picture suggested by (rather than illustrative of) the words, plus some observations.
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The Eustace Diamonds by Anthony Trollope The Eustace Diamonds by Anthony Trollope published as a serial 1871-72 the lady on the left might be wearing them... I very much like a Becky Sharp character, a young woman who is definitely on …
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Die, Workwear!
A blog about classic men's clothing and style.
By Derek Guy. 🇺🇸 More infoUpdated
Ten Of The Best Black Friday Sales Even when it’s online, and you can shop from the comfort of your home, Black Friday always feels like a mad dash to find the best days. To simplify the landscape, I round up the …
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Fifty Dresses
Sewing classic fashions from mid-century patterns.
By Karen. 🇺🇸 More infoUpdated
Thinking in Color It is always in the early days of December when I start to speculate on what the Pantone Color of the Year will be for the year to come. I’m not sure why I am …
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Frock Flicks
Costume movie reviews & podcast.
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Patreon Post Unlocked: Henry VIII (2003) I’ve continued my Anne Boleyn-focused “let’s watch things we haven’t fully reviewed for Frock Flicks” kick
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From Squalor to Baller
A men’s style blog that provides guys with the tools they need to find high-value clothing and accessories, along with tips on how to wear them to their greatest potential.
By Ian Anderson. 🇺🇸 More infoUpdated
Now Available: Lost Monarch Eyewear Briefcases I’ve been writing about eyewear quite a bit this year. And as I mentioned recently, I’ve noticed that more men seem to be approaching spectacles as a collector’s item rather than a purely functional product. …
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Gansey Nation
"Here is the heart of Ganseydom on Earth" - Aragorn.
By Gordon Reid. 🇬🇧 More infoUpdated
Interlude 1: Week 5 – 13 January Anyone in Britain will tell you that the weather has been truly Baltic over the past week. January started with heavy rain, then continued with snow, ice, frost and freezing fog. Here in Caithness we’ve …
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Hold Fast Bespoke Blog
Stay abreast of what's happening in my midcoast Maine workroom. This is where I share a glimpse into the world of bespoke tailoring.
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Hold Fast Bespoke featured in The Robb Report Building an unlikely brand from the ground up Unlikeliest, for sure. Luckiest, definitely. Since returning from the UK I’ve worked methodically to put together Hold Fast Bespoke LLC. It hasn’t happened over night, but piece …
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If I Had My Own Blue Box
Adventures in the Nineteenth Century, and maybe a little beyond -- Anna Worden Bauersmith's Blog.
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Draped Wool Winter Hood I’ve lost track of how many people have asked for a soft wool hood. I finally have one for you! This pattern is drafted by hand with the original child’s size and 2 adult sizes …
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Irenebrination
Notes on Architecture, Art, Fashion, Fashion Law & Technology.
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A Survey of Bathing Suits Until 1945 In yesterday's post, we looked at a vintage photoshoot from the mid-'50s that featured some rather peculiar bikinis. Today, let's travel further back in time while staying on the same topic, as we explore a …
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Mainelymenswear
Be your own luxury brand !
By Duane MacLeod. 🇺🇸 More infoUpdated
Making the Party Jacket I haven’t posted in ages, my apologies. It’s a rainy day here on the coast of Maine; so it’s a perfect time to recap the making of this most unusual jacket. I knew when I …
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Menswear Musings
The Trend-Proof Wardrobe.
By Mitchell Moss. 🇺🇸 More infoUpdated
Pitti 107—Street Style To view this content, you must be a member of Mitchell's Patreon at $10 or more - Click "Read more" to unlock this content at the sourceThe post Pitti 107—Street Style first appeared on Menswear …
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Permanent Style
The leading British blog on tailoring, luxury and men's style.
By Simon Crompton. 🇬🇧 More infoUpdated
Removing the white stitch on a new coat Removing the white stitch on a new coat Friday, January 17th 2025 Share Share this post Subscribe 11 Comments ||- Begin Content -|| I am not, by nature, a confrontational person. But there is something …
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Put This On
…one of the most widely read sites on men’s style. We focus on classic men’s clothing without being stuffy about the rules.
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EBay Roundup Put This On is a member of eBay’s Partner Network, which means all of our eBay links are affiliate links. When you click one of our eBay links and purchase something, we earn a small …
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The Rite Record-Journal – The Rite Stuff
Dedicated to the process, inspiration, and journey behind creating The Rite Stuff reproduction-style clothing in Japan.
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Reviving the Uncle Sam Chambray Work Shirt The Uncle Sam cigarette pocket shirt is one of the most iconic work shirt designs to emerge from the 1930s, not only for its look but also for its functionality. My path to recreating this …
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The Rosenrot | A Collection of Fashion Essays
Fashion News, Brand Profiles & Essays by Gracia Ventus.
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Slow Fashion – An Impossible Goal? A few days ago, Business of Fashion posted an op-ed on the difficulties faced by companies operating a slow-fashion model. The term was first coined as the answer to the problems of fast fashion. Though …
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Salt Water New England
The Definitive Guide to The Thing Before Preppy.
By Muffy Aldrich. 🇺🇸 More infoUpdated
A Reader Question: Best preppy and traditional options for big and tall people? A reader question:Dear Muffy,Long time reader here; thank you for your fantastic blog and substack. I wanted to ask what preppy and traditional clothing options are available for big and tall people. I'm in the …
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The Second Button
A men's style blog here to help you see what menswear enthusiasts love about clothing.
By Daniel Hakimi. 🇺🇸 More infoUpdated
Some Clothes I Got in 2024 But Mousie, thou art no thy-lane, In proving foresight may be vain: The best laid schemes o’ Mice an’ Men Gang aft agley, An’ lea’e us nought but grief an’ pain, For promis’d joy! Last …
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Sew Historically
Historical Costuming, Old-Fashioned Living, Refashion & DIY, Homemade Natural Beauty Products, Historical Hairstyles, Free Sewing Tutorials, Lace Making, Historical Cooking.
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How To Make A Muslin Mockup First of all, I hate making mockups! But they’re essential for a good fit of the garment. I usually have to make more than one mockup before I’m finally satisfied with the fit: especially for …