The history and evolution of skirts
From Maxis to Minis and every skirt in-between If there is one type of clothing that has had a rich history through the ages, it is most definitely the skirt. From the straw-woven skirt dating […]
History of fashion
Dior Exhibition
Patra unravel Dior at the V&A If there is one designer that helped shape fashion in the 20th century, it is Christian Dior. He re-invented the female silhouette, while his “New Look” (a term coined […]
Style icons through the Queen’s reign
We celebrate the Queen’s birthday and look at the top trends and fashionistas of the past 60 years Since ascending to the throne in February 1952, Queen Elizabeth’s style has continued to evolve to reflect […]
The History of Blouses
Past and modern trends of a wardrobe essential Coco Chanel once said that ‘Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with […]