YORK — Old York Historical Society presents a special talk, "From Petticoats to Pockets: Getting Dressed in the 18th Century," with Kristel Henry and Hannah Peterson, historical reenactors, and ...

April Calahan, a fashion historian at the Fashion Institute of Technology, fact checks the historical accuracy of Beauty and the Beast's fashion. April analyzes Belle's iconic yellow and blue dresses, ...

During her two-decade reign, Marie Antoinette didn’t just preside over France, she reshaped the worlds of 18th-century fashion and design in her image. From her sumptuous pastel gowns and towering ...

“Fashion On The Move #2” opens at the Palais Galliera in Paris on April 26 with the kind of timing that can only be described as impeccable. (The first of the museum’s “On The Move” shows was last ...

Casey Samson first stepped into the 18th century before he could walk. Now, with his wife, Abbie, he makes it his life’s work to help others travel to the Revolutionary War era. The Samsons own and ...

The 100-piece collection has been praised for its size, variety and representation of all major European porcelain makers of the era. By Milena Lazazzera More than 100 porcelain perfume bottles from ...

Introduction: Consuming the eighteenth century -- Travellers' tales : nation and region -- What the people wore -- Clothing biographies -- Keeping up appearances -- Changing clothes -- Fashioning time ...

The 18th-century monochromatic print fabric beloved by Marie Antoinette now has myriad variations. By Ginanne Brownell In a scene from the recent film “Another Simple Favor,” Anna Kendrick’s character ...

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Partygoers show out in stunning 18th-century costumes for annual French ball Hundreds of partygoers showed up and showed out in beautiful costumes for an 18th-century themed Fetes Galantes at the ...