For this week's #FridayFrills we have this 1958 Dior evening dress by Yves Saint Laurent. Taking on Dior's legacy, it's made of five layers of tulle and a fitted bodice covered in crystals. Absolutely gorgeous. #Fashionhistory
October 24, 2026 at 5:08 AM
For this week's #FridayFrills we have this 1958 Dior evening dress by Yves Saint Laurent. Taking on Dior's legacy, it's made of five layers of tulle and a fitted bodice covered in crystals. Absolutely gorgeous. #Fashionhistory
For this week's #FridayFrills, here is a 1955 Balenciaga ball gown. Balenciaga does a nod towards the bustle, putting the fullness in back, a typical Balenciaga move as he prefered dresses to have contrast between the front and back. @NGVMelbourne #fashionhistory
October 17, 2026 at 4:29 AM
For this week's #FridayFrills, here is a 1955 Balenciaga ball gown. Balenciaga does a nod towards the bustle, putting the fullness in back, a typical Balenciaga move as he prefered dresses to have contrast between the front and back. @NGVMelbourne #fashionhistory
This week's #FridayFrills is this 1920s Italian black chiffon evening gown with embroidered rhinestones like fireworks exploding at the side. Imagine that glittering in a lowly lit room. Stunning. #Fashionhistory #ootd
September 18, 2026 at 11:04 PM
This week's #FridayFrills is this 1920s Italian black chiffon evening gown with embroidered rhinestones like fireworks exploding at the side. Imagine that glittering in a lowly lit room. Stunning. #Fashionhistory #ootd
For this week's #FridayFrills, #ootd is this 1947 Jaques Fath evening dress made of tulle, satin, and chiffon, making it extremely airy. Yet, the embroidered bodice is boned to provide structure. The contrast makes a gown that glides effortlessly across the floor. #Fashionhistory
September 11, 2026 at 11:54 PM
For this week's #FridayFrills, #ootd is this 1947 Jaques Fath evening dress made of tulle, satin, and chiffon, making it extremely airy. Yet, the embroidered bodice is boned to provide structure. The contrast makes a gown that glides effortlessly across the floor. #Fashionhistory
For this week's #FridayFrills, we have this 1750s robe a la francaise. The fabric- an ivory and green floral and foliage pattern on pink satin- was from 30 years earlier. The 1720s was known for large botanical themes, slightly exaggerated over more realistic depictions later.
August 29, 2026 at 3:03 AM
For this week's #FridayFrills, we have this 1750s robe a la francaise. The fabric- an ivory and green floral and foliage pattern on pink satin- was from 30 years earlier. The 1720s was known for large botanical themes, slightly exaggerated over more realistic depictions later.
For this week's #FridayFrills and for my last Sadie Nemser dress is my favorite- a 1920-25 afternoon dress in the style of a robe de style. It's made of and once again has the sweetest flower embriodery. #Fashionhistory
August 22, 2026 at 1:58 AM
For this week's #FridayFrills and for my last Sadie Nemser dress is my favorite- a 1920-25 afternoon dress in the style of a robe de style. It's made of and once again has the sweetest flower embriodery. #Fashionhistory
It's #FridayFrills so let's do some more Dior. Here is his 1955 gown, Jour de fete (Celebration Day). This white organza dress does look like it was made for a celebration but of a more formal kind. His Spring-Summer 1955 collection had other celebration themed dresses like Fete
August 8, 2026 at 2:51 AM
It's #FridayFrills so let's do some more Dior. Here is his 1955 gown, Jour de fete (Celebration Day). This white organza dress does look like it was made for a celebration but of a more formal kind. His Spring-Summer 1955 collection had other celebration themed dresses like Fete
This week's #FridayFrills is this 1958-9 Balenciaga gown. I was surprised to find out it is Balenciaga, as he usually had experimental silhouettes and stayed away from the popular tight bodice and full skirt. However, his is slightly different. The skirt does not flare out into
June 27, 2026 at 2:57 AM
This week's #FridayFrills is this 1958-9 Balenciaga gown. I was surprised to find out it is Balenciaga, as he usually had experimental silhouettes and stayed away from the popular tight bodice and full skirt. However, his is slightly different. The skirt does not flare out into
This week's #FridayFrills is this 1925-6 Boue Soeurs evening dress. They specialized in Lanvin's robe de style, which is featured here. This is an 18th century silhouette, but shorter and featuring lacey, sheer fabrics instead of heavy brocades or silks. #Fashionhistory
June 13, 2026 at 5:36 AM
This week's #FridayFrills is this 1925-6 Boue Soeurs evening dress. They specialized in Lanvin's robe de style, which is featured here. This is an 18th century silhouette, but shorter and featuring lacey, sheer fabrics instead of heavy brocades or silks. #Fashionhistory
This week's #FridayFrills is this 1957 Dior dress, named "Caracas," the capital of Venezuela. Indeed it was made the season before his Venezuela dress posted yesterday. It also has off the shoulder sleeves that cross over the left side of the bodice and end with three decorative
June 6, 2026 at 3:53 AM
This week's #FridayFrills is this 1957 Dior dress, named "Caracas," the capital of Venezuela. Indeed it was made the season before his Venezuela dress posted yesterday. It also has off the shoulder sleeves that cross over the left side of the bodice and end with three decorative
For this week’s #FridayFrills here is a 1952 evening dress. It was made by the Italian label “Sartoria Marianna / Firenze,” based on designs by French designer Jean Dessès. Copying French outfits like this was very common. Other fashion houses went to fashion shows and would copy
May 29, 2026 at 11:48 PM
For this week’s #FridayFrills here is a 1952 evening dress. It was made by the Italian label “Sartoria Marianna / Firenze,” based on designs by French designer Jean Dessès. Copying French outfits like this was very common. Other fashion houses went to fashion shows and would copy
For this week's #FridayFrills, we have this 1957 Dior "Blandine" dress. The short cocktail dress has sweet details like the bows on the bodice straps that criss cross on the back. This dress was most likely worn by Victoire Doutreleau on the runway as it is to her measurements.
May 22, 2026 at 11:18 PM
For this week's #FridayFrills, we have this 1957 Dior "Blandine" dress. The short cocktail dress has sweet details like the bows on the bodice straps that criss cross on the back. This dress was most likely worn by Victoire Doutreleau on the runway as it is to her measurements.
For this week's #FridayFrills is 1953 Norman Norell ombre blue sequined evening dress. This was from Triana-Norell, where he partnered with Anthony Triana, before he created his own label. It was sold at Neiman-Marcus. #FashionHistory #ootd
May 2, 2026 at 1:43 AM
For this week's #FridayFrills is 1953 Norman Norell ombre blue sequined evening dress. This was from Triana-Norell, where he partnered with Anthony Triana, before he created his own label. It was sold at Neiman-Marcus. #FashionHistory #ootd
For #FridayFrills we have this 1770 robe a l'anglaise. The gorgeous checked yellow gown has sweet floral embroidery. I can 100% imagine me wearing this back in the day. 💛 #ootd #Fashionhistory
April 18, 2026 at 1:22 AM
For #FridayFrills we have this 1770 robe a l'anglaise. The gorgeous checked yellow gown has sweet floral embroidery. I can 100% imagine me wearing this back in the day. 💛 #ootd #Fashionhistory
Here's a 1958 Pat Rodgers evening dress. Rodgers was an Australian designer of a Melbourne fashion house, Le Petite. She advocated for Australian fashion and thought they should not just copy French fashion...although this is very Dior looking. #Fashionhistory #FridayFrills #ootd
April 3, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Here's a 1958 Pat Rodgers evening dress. Rodgers was an Australian designer of a Melbourne fashion house, Le Petite. She advocated for Australian fashion and thought they should not just copy French fashion...although this is very Dior looking. #Fashionhistory #FridayFrills #ootd
For this week's #FridayFrills, here is a 1897 presentation gown by Worth, which at this time was headed by Jean-Philippe. It is made of silk satin and chiffon and embroidered with glass gemstones and sequins. The metallic thread creates lovely lilies. Swoon. #ootd #Fashionhistory
March 28, 2026 at 4:52 AM
For this week's #FridayFrills, here is a 1897 presentation gown by Worth, which at this time was headed by Jean-Philippe. It is made of silk satin and chiffon and embroidered with glass gemstones and sequins. The metallic thread creates lovely lilies. Swoon. #ootd #Fashionhistory
This week's #FridayFrills is this 1957 Norman Hartnell evening gown worn by Queen Elizabeth during her state visit with President Eisenhower. Hartnell designed many of her gowns for state visits and this style is very similar to her Flower of the Fields of France gown, which she
March 20, 2026 at 10:48 PM
This week's #FridayFrills is this 1957 Norman Hartnell evening gown worn by Queen Elizabeth during her state visit with President Eisenhower. Hartnell designed many of her gowns for state visits and this style is very similar to her Flower of the Fields of France gown, which she
This week's golden #FridayFrills, is this 1899 Worth ball gown, made of a similar golden brocade as yesterday's #ootd by Oscar de la Renta. It even has an asymmetrical bodice revealing golden embroidery, not unlike the other dress, showing how #Fashionhistory repeats itself.
March 13, 2026 at 9:28 PM
This week's golden #FridayFrills, is this 1899 Worth ball gown, made of a similar golden brocade as yesterday's #ootd by Oscar de la Renta. It even has an asymmetrical bodice revealing golden embroidery, not unlike the other dress, showing how #Fashionhistory repeats itself.
This week's #FridayFrills is this 1960s Dior evening gown. Specifically, this is from Christian Dior London, an offshoot of their Parisian couture house. This line produced more ready-to-wear options, but still of high quality, as you can see here. Look at the details with its
February 21, 2026 at 6:56 AM
This week's #FridayFrills is this 1960s Dior evening gown. Specifically, this is from Christian Dior London, an offshoot of their Parisian couture house. This line produced more ready-to-wear options, but still of high quality, as you can see here. Look at the details with its
Ok, if you weren't a fan of yesterday's #ootd, I'm not sure you'll like this week's #FridayFrills, as it's from the same 2022 Schiaparelli collection by Daniel Roseberry. Made of metallic branches covered in leather, which has been decorated with gold leaf and various jewels, it
September 27, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Ok, if you weren't a fan of yesterday's #ootd, I'm not sure you'll like this week's #FridayFrills, as it's from the same 2022 Schiaparelli collection by Daniel Roseberry. Made of metallic branches covered in leather, which has been decorated with gold leaf and various jewels, it
This week's #FridayFrills features a 2017 Gucci double-breasted floral coat paired with plaid trousers by Alessandro Michele. The bouquets depicted on the jacquard fabric reference motifs from 18th-century upholstery and interior design, primarily those found in women's spaces. A
September 20, 2025 at 3:57 AM
This week's #FridayFrills features a 2017 Gucci double-breasted floral coat paired with plaid trousers by Alessandro Michele. The bouquets depicted on the jacquard fabric reference motifs from 18th-century upholstery and interior design, primarily those found in women's spaces. A
This week's #FridayFrills is this 1997 Yves Saint Laurent evening gown made of shot velvet and embroidery by Lesage. The metallic threads, smooth gems, and faux pearls were used to imitate jewels in hammered gold, which were common in Renaissance art. It was paired with a crown
September 13, 2025 at 1:24 AM
This week's #FridayFrills is this 1997 Yves Saint Laurent evening gown made of shot velvet and embroidery by Lesage. The metallic threads, smooth gems, and faux pearls were used to imitate jewels in hammered gold, which were common in Renaissance art. It was paired with a crown
For #FridayFrills, we have a dress worn by the 20th-century Queen of Royal Fashion herself, Princess Diana. Diana was known for both adhering to royal #DressCodes and subverting them to show her own unique style. In this 1992 Catherine Walker Tuxedo gown, she wears a long-skirted dress with a halter
July 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
For #FridayFrills, we have a dress worn by the 20th-century Queen of Royal Fashion herself, Princess Diana. Diana was known for both adhering to royal #DressCodes and subverting them to show her own unique style. In this 1992 Catherine Walker Tuxedo gown, she wears a long-skirted dress with a halter
This week's #FridayFrills is this 1993 Chanel gown by Karl Lagerfeld. It is made of an unusual materials- a plastic bodice wrapped in an embroidered band, and a skirt of bubbled plastic over chiffon. #Fashionhistory #ootd
June 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM
This week's #FridayFrills is this 1993 Chanel gown by Karl Lagerfeld. It is made of an unusual materials- a plastic bodice wrapped in an embroidered band, and a skirt of bubbled plastic over chiffon. #Fashionhistory #ootd
For this week's #FridayFrills, here is a 1950s gown made of gold silk satin and embroidered with gold metallic thread and rhinestones. The designer is unknown, but it was sold by G. Fox and Co., a Connecticut department store, hence it's in the Connecticut Museum of Culture & History #Fashionhistory
June 7, 2025 at 3:53 AM
For this week's #FridayFrills, here is a 1950s gown made of gold silk satin and embroidered with gold metallic thread and rhinestones. The designer is unknown, but it was sold by G. Fox and Co., a Connecticut department store, hence it's in the Connecticut Museum of Culture & History #Fashionhistory