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Her remarkable journey through the 20th century bore witness to transformative cultural shifts, from the glamorous heights of the fashion world to the harrowing depths of war-torn Europe.
- 1940s
- 40s
- 40s fashion
- Fashion Rationing
- history
- London
- Second World War
- Utility Clothing
- Vintage Fashion
- Wartime Clothing
- WW2
- December 19, 2023
- 9 min read
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From protecting factory workers hair, to saving prisoners of war in WW2, silk was one of the most sought after and versatile fabrics of the time! But just how did silk keep so many at home and abroad safe?
- 1940s
- 40s
- 40s fashion
- Fashion Rationing
- history
- London
- Second World War
- Utility Clothing
- Vintage
- Vintage Fashion
- WW2
- May 05, 2023
- 9 min read
- 6 Comments
- 1940s
- 40s
- 40s fashion
- history
- London
- Seamstress
- Second World War
- Vintage
- vintage dress
- Vintage Fashion
- August 23, 2022
- 7 min read
- 4 Comments
This year Her Majesty The Queen of England will be the first-ever British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee with an impressive 70 years of service!
With over 70 years service, we’re taking a look back to the Second World War, when The Queen was simply Princess Elizabeth, and how The Queen and her family supported the nation through bleak and uncertain times.
- May 23, 2022
- 9 min read
Whether attending tea parties, enjoying a spot of afternoon tea, or just casual daywear, the humble tea dress has been an essential addition to our wardrobes for over a century!
But where did the tea dress originate from, and how has it remained a fashion favourite for over 100 years?
- 1940s
- 40s
- 40s fashion
- 40s tea dress
- history
- London
- Seamstress
- tea dress
- Vintage
- vintage dress
- Vintage Fashion
- April 29, 2022
- 4 min read
- February 11, 2022
- 6 min read
- 3 Comments
Have you ever wondered who "The Seamstress of Bloomsbury" was? Find out about this wonderful lady and how she continues to inspire us!
- October 15, 2021
- 5 min read