Book Review: How to Read a Suit by Lydia Edwards

'For the past four hundred years, men in western countries have used the three- or two-piece suit - jacket and trousers, often with a waistcoat - to express [...] identity, and as such it has become a universal symbol of masculinity.'[1] Menswear. For me, historically and notoriously difficult to read. I think in part, because …

Fashion History Weekly Round-Up: 2/12/19

Welcome back to the Fashion History Weekly Round-Up! Here are some of the things I've seen this week that have inspired and fascinated me... #1 - 'A Rare Glimpse Inside The Met's Costume Institute Conservation Laboratory' from Vogue A real treat - a behind the scenes insight into one of the busiest fashion and dress …

Fashion History Weekly Round-Up 18/11/19

A slightly smaller summary this week - albeit still with a lot of interesting things to tell you about! # 1 - An interview with Valerie Steele - Director and Chief Curator at The Museum at FIT This article was posted as part of Fashionista.com's long running series 'How I'm Making It,' detailing the success and career …

Fashion History Weekly Round-Up: 11/11/19

Welcome to the first edition of the fashion history round-up! Each week I will be writing a summary of all the things that have inspired me during the past seven days. These could be announcements about new exhibitions or museum openings, inspiring articles I have read and book releases I am anticipating, and social media …