The Schembart Carnival (lit. bearded-mask carnival) began in 1499 in Nuremberg, Germany. Soon after, it became very popular and a strong draw until 1539, when it ended. The event was canceled due to the complaints of a preacher who had a strong influence in the community. Osiander was offended by the fact that his effigy […]
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How to Learn about Fashion
If you are a newbie and want to learn about fashion, you will be surprised to find out that the fashion world is these days present everywhere and that you can learn about it in very many ways. If you want to learn about a particular subject and really are clueless about where to go, […]
“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 […]
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 […]