Fashion empire

Today our Regency time travels for fashion will take us to the year 1824 and oh what an assortment of fashions we have for this year. The trends continue with the lowering and snugger form-fitting bodice and fuller skirt bottoms as we have seen for the past few years. Then is October we see see two mourning fashions; however this time it is not due to a death in the British Royal Family but for the French King Louise XVIII. I found it interesting that the British Court was ordered to go into…

When speaking about Victorian fashion most people assume (and are correct in assuming) that it refers to British clothing from the reign of Queen Victoria. American fashion during the same time pe…

Fashion Plate, 'Half Dress' for 'The Repository of Arts', Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834), England, London, November 1, 1810, Prints, Hand-colored engraving on paper.

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Inspired by romantic regency day dresses, the Authoress dress in a stormy twilight blue tencel-linen blend features an open, corset style back, square neckline, an empire waistline, and short puffed sleeves. Perfect for a picnic in the park, a day spent frolicking with friends, or just for lounging in with a cup of tea and your favorite Jane Austen novel! Please Note- This item is final sale only. . Details: S: Bust: 34"-36", Waist 28"-32", Length 52" M: Bust 36"-38", Waist 30"-34", Length…

Fashion Plate, ‘Dinner Dress’ for ‘The Repository of Arts’, Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834), England, London, April 1, 1825, Prints, Hand-colored engraving on paper.

Ackermann's Repository was a popular British publication of the Regency period and its monthly issues were in distribution from January 1809 till its final issue on December 1828. Fortunately for us, Ackermann's Repository was published by a printing house that specialized in producing bound volumes intended for reference and private libraries. Had this just been a fashion magazine, I believe many of the amazing plates would have vanished over time; however since this publication was a…

The late 18th century begins a period of "Natural" style, ease & comfort. These dresses skim the body. Both have an overlay, high empire waistline & neat puff sleeves. A lovely waist length jacket keeps the chill away. NEW AND UNUSED