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Here you will find articles about British fashion and costume from Norman times through to the 1960s. View the outfits and fashions of the Middle Ages, the Tudors and Stuarts, Civil War and the Georgians. From Jane Austen and Queen Victoria through to the hippies of the 1960s. British Costume Fashion through the Ages – Part One.
- Tudor and Stuart Fashion
This was the second period of civil war in England’s...
- Medieval Fashion
Day Clothes about 1050. This man and woman (left) date from...
- Victorian Fashion
Inevitably styles and fashion were affected by the clothing...
- Georgian Fashion
The period after 1811 is known as the Regency period, as the...
- Tudor and Stuart Fashion
Explore the rich heritage of traditional British clothing, exploring its historical roots, enduring customs, and profound cultural impact.
Understructures, stays, and corsetry form an important part of the Textile and Fashion Arts collection. This 1870-1885 American set of stays reveals the fine quality of even ready-to-wear...
Throughout history costume has served an ever-changing purpose. We've used the clothes we wear to celebrate tradition, disguise our identities and even raise money for struggling industries. Today fancy dress remains a hallmark of mainstream celebrations, and no more so than at Halloween.
Learn about English clothing and fashion during the 1700s. Discover what people wore in England and colonial America in the 18th century.
During the medieval and Tudor periods, fashion in England was characterized by elaborate and ornate styles. Clothing was often made of luxurious materials such as silk, velvet, and gold and silver thread, and it was adorned with intricate embroidery and other decorative elements.
17 mar 2020 · Textiles made up the single largest import from England during the 17th and 18th centuries. In theory, the American Colonies produced raw materials and exported them to England. In return, they received finished goods.
