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The exact origins of golf are unknown. One of the early documented references appears in a decree from 1360, in which the magistrates of Brussels prohibited the game of colven within the city walls.
The Tudor bonnet, also known as the Renaissance flat cap or Renaissance bonnet, and sometimes simply (though inaccurately) called a “beret,” was a popular head covering in Renaissance Europe.
Baby rattle (rock crystal, coral and bells) is an accessory for infants that combined several functions: a rattle, a teether, sometimes a pacifier, quite often a whistle, and it also served as a protective charm.
Ice skating was already known in Europe during the Middle Ages: written sources from the 12th–14th centuries mention movement and leisure on ice.
A pudding cap is a child’s head protector. A baby bumper headguard cap, also known as a falling cap or pudding hat, is a protective head covering worn by children who are learning to sit, crawl, or walk.
In the 1910s, women’s skirts became shorter, and by the 1920s the sight of bare female legs no longer surprised anyone.
Coiffure à la Ninon is a women’s hairstyle of the first half of the 19th century, inspired by the image of the writer, salon hostess, patroness of the arts and famous courtesan Anne “Ninon” de l’Enclos (1620/1625–1705).
From Kimonos to Western Suits: Japan’s Meiji Transformation Until the mid-19th century, Japan remained one of the most closed countries in the world.
Caraco and Casaquin, as well as Camisole, Pet-en-l’air, and Pierrot, were all types of women’s jackets in the 18th century. The jacket was fitted, with a peplum that ranged in length from mid-hip to waist, depending on fashion trends.
A bride in a black dress is not a scene from a horror movie or a Gothic novel with ghosts, but a completely ordinary — even traditional — outfit for brides in the 19th and the first half of the 20th century.
The iron corset is rarely encountered in the history of fashion. It is a very mysterious object, around which there are many disagreements among historians.
🦆🐄 🐻 “Duckbill shoe,” “Cow’s mouth,” “Bearpaw,” or “Horn shoe” – these are names for shoes with a broad toe, fashionable in Europe (primarily in Northern Europe – England, Germany, Switzerland, Flanders, France, and Scandinavia) from the late 15th century to the mid-16th century.
The Top Hat (also known as a “high hat” or simply a “cylinder” in many languages) is a type of hat that became popular from the late 18th century to the first quarter of the 20th century.
In the last quarter of the 19th century, the number of people taking up sports began to grow noticeably – especially among women.
Drawers, Pantalettes or Pantaloons – women’s underwear, underpants. We had a separate post about men’s underpants “Braies”. Before the 19th century, women did not have underpants.
Braids and braided hairstyles are among the most common hairstyles in the world. The history of braiding is ancient and could fill an entire book.
A petticoat is a type of underskirt worn over other undergarments and beneath an overdress (such as a robe or gown).
Pelisse (also: Pellicle, Pelisse-mantle, Pelisson, Péliçon, Pelizone, Curricle pelisse, Pelisse robe) is a type of cape with a fur lining and a fabric outside (such as silk or velvet).
Pastoral refers to an artistic and cultural interest in nature and the romanticization of rural life. It depicts scenes from the lives of shepherds and shepherdesses set against idyllic landscapes with sheep, sunshine, flowers, and fruit.
The fillet was a type of headband worn in the Middle Ages. It was usually made of fabric, although more elaborate versions could include precious metals or decorative elements resembling a circlet or wreath.
When the first cars appeared, women’s auto fashion (also called driving fashion, car fashion, or motoring fashion) was a kind of sportswear.
Schaube (German), also known as an overgown (English) or caputo (Italian — possibly a related but slightly different garment based on available sources), was a men’s outerwear garment popular in the 16th century, especially from the 1520s to the 1550s.
The Pouf is a high hairstyle from the second half of the 18th century, based on a wire frame, complemented by a triangular cushion (“pouf”
The Chérusque collar is a type of stand-up collar that was popular in the early 19th century, especially at the court of Emperor Napoleon.
Harem pants or Sultan skirt (fr. Jupe-sultane, Jupe-Pantalon) are a type of Jupe-culotte introduced into fashion by the French designer Paul Poiret in 1911.
The chemise (also called a shift or smock) was one of the main garments worn in Europe from the Middle Ages until the early 20th century.
Greasers (from “grease” also “brilliantine”) are a youth subculture that emerged in the late 1940s and early 1960s from predominantly working class and lower-class teenagers and young adults in the United States.
A chemisette is an accessory that imitates a chemise (shirt). Chemisettes are worn to fill in the front and neckline of a garment.
Negligee (from the French négligé – “neglected”; also déshabillé – “naked”) is a type of nightwear, usually a robe, worn over a nightgown or pajamas.
The Apollo Knot: A Hairstyling Trend of the 1820s–1830s The hair was styled in three parts: at the front, it was parted, curled, and laid at the sides;
Coiffure à la Titus (also Cheveux à la Titus; German: Tituskopf; Hairstyle à la Titus) or Coiffure à la victime (“Victim’s hairstyle”) is a short haircut for men and women that was fashionable from the 1790s to the 1810s.
A codpiece (de. Schamkapsel; es. Bragueta; nl. Braguette; ru. Гульфик; pt. Braguilha; pl. Mieszek) is a part of men’s clothing or armour.
Voilette is an accessory, headpiece or part of a headdress made of tulle, lace or fine mesh. Voilette is a reduced variation of the veil, it does not serve any function, only decorative.
A beret (fr. Béret; de. Barett ) is a soft, round headdress without a brim. It is usually made of felt, but it can also be made of velvet or silk, or it can be knitted.
The Carrick coat is an overcoat with two to five cape collars. From the beginning of the 19th century, coats with capes were very popular.
Autoped is the first motorized scooter named after the company that registered the patent. The Autoped company produced from 1913 to 1921 in the USA;
Hidden beauty. Earrings in coach covers with clasps were popular in the 1870s and 1880s. Snap-on earring covers were an American innovation, and were generally made with black enamel or inconspicuous gold ornamentation.
What are Fichu and Canezou? what is the difference? Fichu and Canezou are thin shawls (scarves) made of light fabric (muslin, tulle) or lace that cover the chest and décolleté.
Miniature Portraits with overlays of mica. Unusual portraits came into fashion after about 1650. However, all the portraits that were found on the Internet belong to the period from the 1640s to the 1660s.
fr. Robe (eng. Gown) in 18th century fashion. The journey from bedroom wear (late 17th century) to 18th century basic gown and as Court costume.
The dandy horse (also known as the Draisine or Laufmaschine) is a two-wheeled vehicle with both wheels in line, propelled by the rider pushing along the ground with their feet, similar to regular walking or running.
The robe de style was a fashionable dress design of the 1920s, characterized by a voluminous skirt that distinguished it from the then-popular straight, rectangular silhouette.
Mules are shoes without a back, with heels and a closed toe. These are classic mules. But you can also find mules with an open toe and without a heel.
The history of makeup is as old as this world. Many books have been written about this. Therefore, we will briefly talk about the 20th century.
Jodhpur pants (or trousers) and Riding Breeches are two types of pants that are similar in silhouette. Main feature: very wide, loose-fitting trousers in the hips and narrow from the knee down.
Archery is one of the few sports available to women since ancient times. Archery does not require a lot of activity, so women could shoot with a bow and keep decorum in their clothes.
Miser’s Purse is a small purse worn in a pocket or handbag. The name appeared later than the fashion and, apparently, this form was inspired by medieval purses.
Flappers, as fashion-forward young women of the Roaring Twenties were called, were very bold in their style choices. We have a separate post about them.
