Journal des dames et des modes, 1914, Pl. 183: Costumes Parisiens. Petite robe de taffetas pour l'apres-midi, Illustration (plate 183) by Gerda Wegener (1885-1940) Artist Gerda Wegener is best known for more »
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Levi Strauss, originator of America’s best-known contribution to the fashion industry, was born on February 26 in 1829 in Bavaria, Germany. At the age of 18 he immigrated to New more »
Journal des dames et des modes, 1914 Today would be a good day to choose to don a fabulous hat, tam, sombrero, turban, cappello, chapeau . . . the possibilities more »
The Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Library recently acquired another issue of the The Master Silk Printer, trade magazine of the Oriental Silk Printing Company published from 1922 -1927. It was more »
The Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum Library boasts more than 10,000 postcards in its “hidden” collection; arranged by subject in card file drawers, they range in date from the turn more »
As summer wanes, maybe it's time to take the family for a relaxing stroll on the beach…—Elizabeth Periale Le Moniteur de la mode
Before the summer ends, don some fabulous bathing attire and head for the beach – but don't forget the sunscreen!—Elizabeth Periale Journal des dames et des modes, 1914