This weekend in Canada and other Commonwealth nations, it will be Remembrance Day. On 11 November, we observe Remembrance Day or Armistice Day where we remember and commemorate armed forces members who have died during conflicts. In the United Kingdom, it is observed on Remembrance […]

Fashion history has become more and more popular with the general public which I think is fantastic. However, much of the attention is focused on Christian Dior and Coco Chanel (most likely due to blockbuster exhibitions at multiple museums). And it is unfortunate because they […]

If you haven’t watched The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, it is an absolute treasure trove of 1950s fashion. (How I wish I could casually say, “Oh, grab the Dior” and have someone come back with a dress from the H line…) And Jacques Fath is actually […]

With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II last year, we’ve seen formal modern mourning that we don’t normally come across. For the British Royal Family, many of their mourning traditions are rooted in the Victorian period. Although I’ve caught many different fashion exhibitions, I’ve not […]

Many fashion houses popped up in the early- to mid-twentieth centuries. Inter-war and post-war Europe was ripe for designers to strike out and build their empire. (Nothing goes with heightened emotions like new clothing!) However, although many designers attempted to leave their mark, relatively few […]