The Flapper’s Leg Allure
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
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).
1850–1899
Fashion through the years: 1850–1899. Five decades of evolving 19th-century elegance, inspired by authentic illustrations and engravings of the era. Exploring the transformation of mid-19th-century style—from voluminous crinolines to the S-shaped silhouettes of Art Nouveau..
1800–1849
Fashion through the years: 1800–1849. Five decades of evolving 19th-century elegance, inspired by authentic illustrations and engravings of the era. Exploring the transformation of early 19th-century style — from Empire grace to Victorian romance.
Calendar 2026
A 2026 wall calendar dedicated to 19th-century fashion — from the 1800s to the 1890s, including women’s lingerie and bridal styles.
Westernization in Meiji Japan
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.
16th Century Hairstyles and Headdresses
European Women’s Hairstyles and Headdresses of the 16th Century. 1500–1599. Year by Year Note on Regional Styles Although the portraits in this collection are arranged in chronological order, fashion and hairstyles varied greatly across countries and regions.
1870s men’s fashion
1870s men’s fashion. Timeline
Caraco and Casaquin
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.
1860s timeline
1860s women’s fashion. Timeline
Black wedding dress
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.