Панье, как элемент женской моды, имеет богатую историю, уходящую корнями в XVII век. Этот стиль одежды стал символом роскоши и изящества среди французских аристократок, завоевав популярность в эпоху королевы Марии-Антуанетты.  Панье (от французского слова “paniers”, что означает “корзины”) представляло собой платье с широкими, объемными юбками, создающими эффект роскошного и величественного наряда. Эти юбки поддерживались специальными ...

At the beginning of the 20th century, fashion underwent many transformations, and one of the most extravagant and memorable trends was the hobble skirt. This unique wardrobe element, which peaked in popularity between 1908 and 1914, was designed to emphasise femininity and grace, but at the same time significantly restricted the freedom of movement of the wearer. The hobble skirt was a narrow skirt with a ...

The poncho is a unique piece of national outerwear that has its roots in Latin America. The history of the poncho begins with the Araucano Indians who lived in the mountainous regions. It was they who were the first to sew and wear ponchos. The main advantage of this garment was that it provided warmth and comfort without restricting movements due to the loose cut. The most ancient ...

Leggings are one of the most versatile and popular wardrobe items that have survived many fashion trends and have remained relevant for centuries. They combine comfort and style, perfect for a variety of situations, from sports training to casual outings. Interestingly, their history goes back to the ...

National costumes have always been a rich source of inspiration for doll authors. The variety of styles, colours and patterns allows artists to create unique and memorable works of art. Dolls in national costumes are not only beautiful, but also carry rich cultural information. They can tell about the traditions, customs and history of the people to whom they belong. The Khalkha people living in Mongolia, ...

A chatelaine is a piece of jewellery in the form of a chain that is attached to a belt or pocket and serves to store various small items: keys, wallet, pocket watch, scissors etc. Chatelets were especially popular in the XVIII-XIX centuries and were considered a stylish and practical accessory. Nowadays they have regained popularity, becoming not only a piece of jewellery, but also a bright ...

Timberland's oak tree logo has deep historical roots. It symbolises generational continuity, as the brand's founder, Nathan Schwartz, together with his sons turned the company into a family business. This emphasises their commitment to producing high quality shoes that will last for years to come. Nathan Schwartz (left) with his son Sidney Schwartz (right) One of Timberland's key achievements ...

It's hard to imagine a more familiar and popular summer item than denim shorts. Women have been wearing them for decades, however, it was not always considered decent. Denim shorts officially appeared in the U.S. in the mid-20th century: in the 50's, the company Levi's presented the first collection of denim clothing Levi's Denim Family, in which the shorts appeared. ....

Antiquity - the period from the 8th century BC to the 5th century AD. It was a time when two civilisations, Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece, were actively developing. The term itself appeared many centuries later: it was coined by French Renaissance scholars when they analysed the art of the ancient world. In French, the word antiquite translates as ...

If today's world is characterised by extravagant footwear, shoemakers in the past produced shoes of all kinds and shapes no less creative than those of the 2000s. Among these one cannot fail to mention chopines, a very popular type of women's shoe between the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Although today the 'wedges' of some chopines may resemble the twentieth-century wedges of the same name, in the vintage footwear the purpose ...