1930s & 40s Hollywood was a time of glamour, sophistication, and escapism, with visionaries whose needles and thread wove magic into he fabric of cinema. Let’s look at some of the most iconic designs of the time, and the influential designers behind them.

At this time of year, there are vintage events and festivals dotted all around the country to celebrate bygone eras. The annual Goodwood Revival from the 8th to the 10th of September is a firm favourite vintage event with us here at The Seamstress of Bloomsbury, and we want to help you look as fabulous as possible!

The end of the war also brought about new revolutions, and the fashion industry was about to experience a wave of modernity thanks to one French man.