Tag: Fashion History
Edwardians: Age of Elegance Review
I shared a couple of weeks ago my thoughts on the Marie Antoinette Style exhibition at the V&A. It may just be one of my favourite exhibitions that I’ve ever seen, with so many incredible pieces and such creativity in the staging. However, there is […]
Festive Cartier Jewels at the V&A
Cartier was one of the big exhibitions I was looking forward to seeing on my London trip, and I will be sharing a full review of the exhibition soon. However, to get into the holiday spirit, I am sharing some of my favourite festive Cartier […]
My Favourite Royal Period Drama Costumes
As always, my 2025 London trip featured a lot of fashion history. (An impressive amount I will say, given that the V&A so very rudely closed the Fashion gallery…) I was fortunate to pieces from across the globe and the centuries, from a wide variety […]
Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free
Although the fashion industry revolves around women and their money and attention, male designers have dominated for centuries. In the nineteenth century, the rise of the male designer pushed female dressmakers and artists to the background. However, in the last few decades we have seen […]
5 Female Designers You Should Know
Although I focus on women’s history for much of the year, I obviously have to put women from history in the spotlight during Women’s History Month! (Remember, we celebrate Women’s History Month in October here in Canada!) And because it is Style File Friday, we […]





