Tag: Historical Fashion
Costume Studies from Carcassonne
As many of you may remember, I toured several museums in France last year. This is the last – the Beau Arts Museum in the Bastide Saint Louis District of Carcassone. Carcassonne is a city in two parts divided by the Aude River –… Continue Reading “Costume Studies from Carcassonne”
Recent Wearables…
After returning from a Gala and then regurgitating that atmosphere to celebrate World Art Day at the FAC Powerhouse, I have now returned to personal projects. I received a ‘hand-me-down’ bag of iron on patches that were a pretty close match in size to… Continue Reading “Recent Wearables…”
A Collector of Saintes: 18th Century Menswear…
The fourth and final post in this series shares my first experience with 18th century menswear.
A Collector of Saintes: The Headwear…
The Dupuy Mestreau Museum in the city of Saintes, France houses a remarkable display of women’s headwear dating to the 18th-19th centuries.
A Collector of Saintes: The Shoes…
A collection of shoes at the Dupuy Mestreau Museum in Saintes, France
A Collector of Saintes: The Fashion Accessories…
The first in a series showcasing my favs from the Dupuy Mestreau Museum in Saintes, France.