Showcased is a selection of fashions for the 1870s gentleman. Featured are morning promenade suits, morning lounging apparel, a visiting costume, and attire for evening dress. Both single and double-breasted jackets are highlighted and the …

Ladies chatelaine watches set with precious stones were very fashionable during the Edwardian era. A lady could have a dozen watches, but the chatelaine watch was the most stylish of the day. Chatelaine watches came …

The Victorian blouse of the early 1890s featured a high gathered full sleeve that tapered to the wrist. The fullness of the sleeve rose upwards above the shoulder, reminiscent of the silhouette of the 1830s. …

This video showcases highlights from the Victoria & Albert Museum’s fashion collection, dating from the eighteenth century to the present century. The gallery features evening wear for men and women highlighting clothing for dressing up. Also featured is a rare …

Wrist jewelry was an essential fashion accessory in the 19th century. Period fashion plates show that decorative bracelets were worn in pairs. The matching ornaments ranged from ornately jeweled gold bracelets to beaded or embroidered …

Vintage clothing from 1921 is featured in this video. These vintage designer dresses were illustrated in Gazette du Bon Ton, a leading French fashion magazine.

A variety of styles of vintage swimsuits are highlighted. The 1920s featured several designs as well as an assortment of color combinations. Bathing frocks were worn over wool jersey knickers, as well as jersey shirts …

During the 1840s, Victorian day dresses featured form-fitting sleeves, sometimes so restricting that tiny pleats were inserted at the elbow to aid in movement. Dresses had a fan-front (gathered) bodice that formed a point below …