A bell-shaped hat or cloche. The cloche (from the French word for bell) is a bonnet with a low, rounded crown and narrow, soft or hard margins. In the early twentieth century, the French fashion designer Caroline Roubaix created the hat, which came into fashion in the 1920s. For more than 50 years, Caroline Réboux held the title of Queen of Hat Fashion. The innovation of this ...

Craig Green's revolutionary ideas in fashion are conquering the world. He is recognised as one of Britain's leading designers. He has twice been voted Best Menswear Designer by The Fashion Awards and his clothes have appeared in The Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibitions in 2015 and 2018. Craig Green describes himself as a menswear designer, adding that his pieces ...

Jabot - (from French jabot - bird's mouth) appeared in European costume in the XVII century, firmly entrenched in the male costume of the French nobility and valued more than other accessories! Jabot with snow-white shirt should have certainly stood out in the neckline of the waistcoat or camisole. An interesting fact - jabot was a favorite costume element not only for the nobility, but also for pirates.

Today, gloves are a familiar element of our wardrobe. Few people know that this accessory has been around for around 4,000 years and can still support non-verbal conversation between people. Legend: While walking along the seashore, the goddess Venus cut her finger on the edge of a seashell. The nymphs bandaged the wound and, just in case, also the goddess's hands with linen ribbons. This is how the first ...

Collet, translated from the French (collet means "collar") is a short sleeveless fitted jacket or waistcoat for men. Usually sewn from light leather and worn over a shirt (doublet), in XVI-XVII centuries. It was decorated with a high, puffed collar. Leather kolets of the XVI century often had slits and apertures for jewellery and other attributes (orders, chains, amulets). This technique allowed ...

Plunders can without exaggeration be ranked among the most extravagant phenomena in the history of men's costume. Short, wide trousers with vertical stripes appeared during the Renaissance period at the end of the 16th century. Spherical trousers with thick lining were first introduced in fashion in Spain. The trousers were made of velvet, expensive smooth or patterned fabric, and the double quilted lining was stuffed with wool, horsehair, ...

Report from the Dolls and Costume Exhibition in Livadia (Republic of Crimea) The Grand Opening Ceremony of the National Costume Festival-contest "Babushkin Chest" was held at the Crimean Ethnographic Museum in Simferopol, 24 November 2021. The halls of the museum hosted a rich collection of Crimean craftsmen, featuring over two hundred exhibits reflecting national colors of the peoples of Crimea. The creative project was implemented by the Centre of Folk Arts and Crafts at ...

This year, for the first time in 15 years, the State Hermitage has brought to Moscow a previously unseen exhibition from its own funds. The exposition is dedicated to the ceremonial and everyday life of the Russian Court - one of the most magnificent royal courts in Europe. Works of painting and graphics, archival documents, samples of weapons, items made of precious metals were presented. But, the main exhibits are costumes and ...

At all times, a suit has been an important part of the ideal male image. Neither a knight in military uniform nor a nobleman in a luxurious outfit could do without him. The doublet is one of the first designs of clothing, which at one time had a huge impact on the cut of the suit. Its development took place over three centuries. Let's get acquainted with the concept: Doublet (from French doublet) - men's clothing, widespread ...

Another name for the "Gallant Age" is "Porcelain Age". Both ladies and gentlemen, with their carelessness and grace, sought to resemble porcelain figurines. The gallant age is the time of the cult of youth. This effect was supposed to be achieved with the help of abundant application of powder and blush on the face and hair. The blush was applied not only to the cheeks, but also to the temples and under the eyes, which “gave the look ...