Author: ruby-may helms

Founder and owner of fashion blog www.whatgrandmawore.com with the related social channels from 2016 onwards. I have a BA (Hons) in Fashion and Dress History, and an MA in Design and Material Culture, both from the University of Brighton. I have been a social media ambassador for The Costume Society, and have written articles for French journal Pièce Détachée.

A Biography of Lucile: London, Lace, and Lingerie

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During the Belle Epoque era, a young, feisty entrepreneur emerged. Her name was Lucile; and her mission was to create couture for a new kind of a woman. A British designer, Lucile was arguably the first female to receive international recognition for her sartorial creations. C.I.47.57.1. Lucile dance dress. c1914. Silk, fur and metallic thread. … Continue reading A Biography of Lucile: London, Lace, and Lingerie