The Russian revolution of 1917 brought not only political changes to the cultural scene of the country, but also a cultural shift. Because a new way of thinking and of doing things was now reinforced, a whole new approach to art and creative production was put in place. Everything from furniture to fabrics had to […]
Category: Fashion History
There is no united front within the world of professional poker about the concept of dress code at live tournaments. Usually there is none, although some of the establishments may have few of their own ideas on the subject. Lack of clear rules about the proper attire surely generates a lot of interesting and often […]
The clothing of the past is always a fascinating and intriguing topic, which has the ability to draw you into books and websites and keep you there for hours. Whether it’s photos of old clothes found in dusty storage rooms or drawings or paintings of everyday or special-occasion clothes, imagining what it would have been […]
“Afbeeldingen van de Kleeding, Zeden en Gewoonten in de Bataafsche Republiek, met den Aanvang der Negentiende Eeuw”, translated as “Pictures of the Dress, Manners and Customs of the Batavian Republic, at the Beginning of the 19th Century”, released by publisher Evert Maaskamp in 1803 is a very compelling book detailing the looks and styles of […]
Baselworld is one of the world’s biggest watches and luxury fairs. The event takes place each year in Switzerland’s third-largest city, Basel. During the six days of this year’s event, which will take place between the 22nd and 27th of March 2018, some of the biggest brands of the world will showcase the best of […]
There are many fashion items that are considered in most parts of the world to be exclusively feminine (such as maternity clothing). Even in the light of the gender-bending movement that is going on especially in the Western world, certain fashion and styling items are associated in today’s culture with femininity. But this has not […]
The circus is one of the strange parts of performance culture and culture in general. It is something that has always drawn people, as it offered a unique world of magic, curiosity and suspense. The circus has evolved very much over time. Some things, such as extreme acrobatic acts have always been a part of […]
When people think of the 1600s and 1700s in fashion, most people think of the amazingly heavy designs worn by Europe’s political leaders in those days. Their opulence, intricacies and details were impressive and represented a true paramount in fashion and style. Their imposing aesthetic does not allow much room for other types of expressing […]
The Renaissance is the period in European history, ranging from the 14th to the 17th century. It was one of the most flourishing times in history, as creativity boomed upon the discoveries of the ancient world by medieval people. In this sense, the Renaissance is a cultural bridge between the Middle Ages and Modernity. The […]
A color system is a model which describes the ways in which colors relate to each other. Mostly, color systems are based on three primary colors – although in some cases there were even five primary colors, from which every other color is derived. Colors are set in relation to each other – some are […]
Men’s magazines have always been quite a small niche in the publishing world. Just as in other fields such as clothes and cosmetics, there are by far many more women’s niches represented and in higher numbers than men’s. Today, a men’s magazine is generally understood to be either a pornographic magazine, a tech magazine or […]
Fashion enthusiasts from around the world have always excitedly expected to discover the newest editions of various magazines. For many, fashion magazines and were a door to different worlds, they were a source of inspiration and a physical presence of creativity in their lives. Magazines have a lot of power. Not only are they major […]