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Different versions of Dior’s 1949 ‘Venus’ dress survive in collections around the world. Each image offers an alternative perspective, aspects of construction that I hadn’t really noticed before. This #KSUMuseum really shows the distinction between soft layers & sequined scallops #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
A pale pink sleeveless ballgown consisting of an embellished fitted bodice with narrow shoulder straps and a many layered tulle skirt. It has a kind of scalloped overskirt with pearlescent sequins that look like iridescent fish scales A black and white photograph of a model wearing the pale pink scalloped Dior evening dress
August 4, 2026 at 7:55 PM
katestrasdin.bsky.social
The edges of this gold rayon #1930s satin are so smooth that I can’t see the beginning or end of the short jacket that shrugs over the shoulders. It is only in its absence that you realise it is a separate piece. Bias cut and so very splendid #KSUMuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
Three quarter view of a long gold rayon satin evening dress with a self coloured tie at the waist and a matching sleeveless shrug style jacket Back view of the gold rayon satin ensemble showing the arrangement of the short jacket over the bias cut dress Another view of the back of the gold satin rayon 1930s evening ensemble but this time without the short jacket. It reveals narrow straps and a deep scoop back
July 21, 2026 at 9:07 PM
katestrasdin.bsky.social
Sleek suits all the rage in the early 1910s, often with sharp detailing like this. The brown linen was a trimmed with a pinstriped collar and cuffs with mother of pearl decorative buttons framed in elongated black braid buttonholes. Lovely! @KSUMuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
Full length view of a brown linen two piece skirt suit. It has a long line jacket and long straight skirt. There is black and white striped facings to the collar and cuffs and white decorative buttons with black braid buttonholes A detail of the collar of the brown linen skirt suit focusing on the pinstriped revers, the decorative button placement and the V neck A detail of the bottom of the jacket of the 1910s brown linen skirt suit focusing on the cuff and the decorative row of buttons centre left at the back of the jacket A black and white line drawing fashion plate that shows two women in similar style skirt suits with long jackets and skirts. Both are wearing hats
June 29, 2026 at 7:38 AM
katestrasdin.bsky.social
Born on this day in 1907, the legend that was Katharine Hepburn. I loved her in the 1949 movie Adam’s Rib, not least because she wore fabulous gowns like this. It is a sinuous shadow of a dress coiling around the body, designed by Walter Plunkett #KSUMuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
A black draped form fitting dress of silk crepe with short draped sleeves and a twisting neckline with a short train A black and white photograph of Katharine Hepburn and cast in the 1949 film Adam’s Rib. Hepburn is in the centre of the image wearing the black draped dress
May 12, 2026 at 8:31 PM
katestrasdin.bsky.social
It is quite mesmerising, the clash of multi layered tulle with the more disciplined swirl of deco design circles, created with metallic thread embroidery. The silvery spheres must have shimmered above the tulle. Late #1920s #KSUMuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
The front of an ivory shaded sleeveless evening dress with a drop waisted silhouette. The top half of the dress is embroidered with overlapping circles embroidered with metallic thread. It has a layered tulle skirt Back view of the ivory silk sleeveless late 1920s dress showing the embroidered circles run around the bodice of the dress A detail of the tulle skirt of the 1920s evening dress showing the sheer layers of the tulle and part of an embroidered circle A detail of the bodice of the 1920s evening dress with a shall v neck edged with gold braid and shaded metallic thread embroidered circles
March 29, 2026 at 9:19 PM
katestrasdin.bsky.social
Shrugging into a matching bolero here with the sleekness of a burgundy crepe dress complimented by the slightly darker velvet jacket hugging the shoulders. #1930s ensemble #KSUMuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
A red ensemble consisting of a slim calf length wine red dress over which a layered dark red velvet bolero is worn over the shoulders Back view of the red crepe 1930s calf length dress worn with a short red velvet bolero
March 15, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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A bright jewel in dress form, the classic #1920s aesthetic but with some lovely decoration. The trompe l’oeil bow over the hips flows to a beaded hem and a frost of lace appears at the edges #ksumuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
The front of a 1920s jade green sleeveless flapper dress. It is made of layered chiffon with a V neck, pale silk bow motif at the hips and metallic bead trim along the skirt hem and bodice
January 28, 2026 at 5:08 PM
katestrasdin.bsky.social
It is pouring with rain today, grey and blustery, but who wouldn’t have damp spirits lifted by a #1950s Silkarette raincoat? Not nearly as stylish as Vincent the disgruntled dachshund who is sporting his new hoodie. He gets cold as he is almost bald #KSUMuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
Full length view of a full skirted pink plastic raincoat, belted at the waist. It has a printed musical note pattern in darker pink A photograph of Vincent the dachshund wearing a black fleece hoodie and staring pensively out at the rain.
January 11, 2026 at 10:48 AM
katestrasdin.bsky.social
Well here we are on the other side and I wanted to say thank you for reading along with my advent stories this year. I so enjoyed the additional participation & inventive extras. I hope that whatever this season of the year brings, you can enjoy some peace, #1920s #KSUMuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
A mannequin wearing a jade green silk ensemble consisting of a below the knee straight embellished dress with a matching cape that ties at the neck and has a fur collar
December 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
katestrasdin.bsky.social
Over the top, yes. A lot of décolletage at the table, absolutely. But never, never boring. Give them something to talk about for Christmases to come. Dior, 1949 #ksumuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
December 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
katestrasdin.bsky.social
The charades are particularly active and whilst her column of a gold dress was entirely suitable for a quiet drink, she is not certain that it will remain intact for many more of these antics. #1930s dress #ksumuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
December 19, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Sensible construction and quiet tailoring of offset by the bold colour and playful sheer sleeves. Those sepia hued photographs of the period bely the riot of sartorial colour and style, #1880s dress #KSUMuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
Bodice view of a rich red 1880s bustle style dress. It has red velvet facings and ruched sheer red sleeves
November 17, 2025 at 8:22 AM
katestrasdin.bsky.social
Nothing added to this golden gown, it needed no beads or sequins, no embroidery or ruffles or pleats. It is simply a column of bias cut cloth gleaming from high neck to toe, mid #1930s #KSUMuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
Long gold bias cut dress, sleeveless with a high neckline. There is a horizontal seam at the waist but otherwise it is plain
November 3, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Muted shades in an #1840s ballgown recycled from 18th century silk brocade. The grey green silk sits quietly behind the brighter florals and foliage, fashioned into decorative bodice bows #KSUMuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
Side view of the top half of an 1840s ballgown of grey green silk with multi coloured floral pattern. The bodice is decorated with silk bows and flounces with a pointed waistline Fabric detail of the 1840s silk brocade dress showing the grey green background an colourful floral motif
October 13, 2025 at 9:44 AM
katestrasdin.bsky.social
Here another absolute favourite, one I often share for Halloween for its resemblance to a pumpkin. The circular #1860s dome of a skirt has a wonderful trompe l’oeil pattern that replicates a white lacy swag #ksumuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
Partial side view of an orange silk crinoline style evening dress with short sleeved bodice. The skirt has a white embroidered or woven pattern that mimics a lacy shawl suspended from the hips as well as a white pattern across the skirt front and hem
August 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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A single colour but detailed all the same. A cheeky reference here with decorative lacing centre back, hinting at the laced corset beneath. Rich purple silk was a popular choice in the #1870s with aniline dyes firmly established #ksumuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
Back view of a mannequin wearing a purple dress showing the top half of the bustle style gown. It has long sleeves with pleated cuffs, decorative lacing detail centre back and self coloured bows above the draped bustle skirt
July 20, 2025 at 9:43 AM
katestrasdin.bsky.social
There was a resurgence of interest in the baroque during the #1840s, often manifested through the reuse of cloth. This brocade dates to the mid c18th, recycled into a fashionable evening dress eighty years later #ksumuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
A close up of the bodice of an 1840s evening dress focusing on the grey green silk brocade with colourful floral motifs. It is self trimmed with bows and flounces Full length view of the 1840s evening dress showing the grey green silk brocade with floral pattern, the pointed V waist and the long skirt pleated into the waistband
July 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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July 8, 2025 at 11:39 AM
katestrasdin.bsky.social
Had there been a world championship in pleating competition in the #1840s then I would propose this unknown maker as a contender. The colour might be vivid but it is the manipulation of the silk that is so striking #ksumuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
Highlight of a pink silk dress focusing on the bodice featuring different areas of pleating. There are horizontal bands across the low neckline with short ruched sleeves and sharp regular pleats creating fullness at the waist to the skirt
June 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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I am re-reading Mansfield Park and feel much kinder towards Fanny Price. As a teenager I found her insipid but adulthood made me realise she is quietly accepting of her situation. Here is Fanny in printed cotton alongside Mary Crawford in bold red gauze #ksumuseum #museumoflondon #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
Side by side image of two regency gowns. One a pale printed cotton and the other a deep red gold embellished gauze
May 21, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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There’s nothing like a trimming here and there to elevate an outfit. This late 1870s gown was going for gold, laying metallic leafy appliqué onto shimmery fabric and adding a spray of gold lace for good measure #ksumuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
Three quarter view of a gold bodice with square neckline and metallic trimmings and gold lace with the top of a tasselled skirt
May 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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My last post of #KSUMuseum 's Katharine Hepburn exhibit is this 1960-90 Turnell & Asser man's dress shirt. Hepburn wasn't cornered about the divide between men's and women's fashion and wore "men's" cut shirts and trousers. This garment is also notable for being worn many times, hence, the heavy
April 24, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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pattern. She wanted them cut high on the neck...We repeated the order in white and ecru...This turtleneck has an elongated neck, with a unique zipper feature" on the back. And here are some more pics of Hepburn in white turtlenecks. #Fashionhistory #KSUMuseum
April 23, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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consists of a brown linen vest, beige wool pants, and a black silk blouse. #Ootd #Fashionhistory #KSUMuseum
April 22, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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For #ootd, we have this ensemble created by #KSUMuseum with two items from Katharine Hepburn's wardrobe. The first is a blouse by Valentina, already mentioned numerous times for her collaborations with Hepburn both on and off the screen. It is paired with her 1950s wool slacks from Playdeck Bullocks
April 21, 2025 at 3:06 AM