la mode sapphique

womenswear fashion illustrations have always been a little homoerotic.

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If you feel obligated to delete captions on these posts, consider that you may want to look at a historical fashion blog that has a purpose other than viewing the women in the illustrations with lavender-colored glasses...

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Revue de la Mode Gazette de la Famille 13 & 15 Quai Voltaire Paris. {1888}

Poll: is the young woman in embroidered taupe staring at the eyes, lips, or chest of the young woman in celestial blue?

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Mod had final exams & then took a much needed vacation, only to realize some drafted posts didn’t make it into the queue. Oops! Expect posts again soon, and many thanks to those who have followed so far; this type of reaction was definitely unexpected given how in 2011 there were only two followers.

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Walking Dresses. {circa 1809}

A charming family portrait.

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Dame-Tidende. {september 1853}

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La gazette du bon ton  {june 1914}

RENTRONS, LA FRAICHEUR TOMBE… Let’s return, the chill is falling… Robes du soir de dœuillet Cosy evening dresses 

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la mode illustrée {circa 1886}

and so this blog begins!

la mode sapphique is a historical fashion blog dedicated to the fine art of “seeing lesbianism everywhere”. each image posted on la mode sapphique will be a vintage or antique womens’ fashion illustration, from a plate, pattern, or magazine. they will be captioned with creative writing and/or translations, when deemed necessary. 

this blog began back in 2010 as sapphicfashion, but was abandoned due to lack of interest. 

for more info, please check out the about page or shoot us an ask!