hyperfixation is a matter of survival

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1300-1400 clothing of Lower Empire

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The Byzantine Empire, that is.

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Oh FUCK

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My eyes have just fallen out of my head because of this gorgeous fabric.

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Because one can never get enough visuals of medieval clothing …

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Evening Dress

c. 1934

by Valentina Sanina

Chicago Historical Society

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Evening Dress

c. 1909-1911

silk & cotton

Hillwood Museum

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autumn-winter 1956-1957 Evening dress "Perichole" (Magnet (Aimant) line) by Christian Dior (Paris)

nylon, silk, metallic thread, plastic (sequins), metal

(National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne)

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Evening Dress

1900s

House of Worth

Hermitage Museum

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Dress, 1836-1837

Dress in silk and wool tabby weave Challis, printed design of yellow, pink and red carnations with green stems and leaves on an olive ground, separate bodice and skirt not in original condition, bodice has a wide shaped neckline with pleating over shoulder and pleated self fabric over top of bodice meeting in v shape at centre front and back, boned and piped, sleeves gathered at shoulders and from elbows to cuffs and puffed in between, full skirt, obviously tightly gathered originally, trimmed and piped with green and violet silk ribbon, about 1836 to 1837.

Challis is a woven fabric which at this time would have been made of a blend of silk and wool. It was first manufactured in 1832, originating in Norwich. It was softer than many similarly priced alternatives, hence its name, which comes from the Anglo-Indian 'shallee'. The patterns are often floral, and inspired by French silk. The dress demonstrates the importance of Norwich in the domestic textile industry, pioneering new techniques to bring international fashions to Britain.

Norfolk Museums

[allaboutrings]

Vintage Platinum Emerald and Diamond Ring

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A Christian Dior couture by Marc Bohan debutante gown

c. 1964

Kerry Taylor Auctions

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Unknown. Lovely, flouncy evening dress, 1860-63. Cream silk tulle, silk net, tarlatan, silk taffeta, and silk ribbon, Valenciennes and blonde lace, pearls, whalebone. © collection the Musee McCord Stewart Museum.

[the-almost-fashion-historian]

Evening dress, 1937 by Madeleine Vionnet

This dress is made of velvet

This dress can be found in: Musée des Arts Decoratifs

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Fan

late 19th century - early 20th century

unknown maker

Philadelphia Museum of Art

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Pink silk and lace dinner gown, c.1912

Light pink silk charmeuse; dusty pink chiffon; cream chiffon with handmade Irish and Milanese laces.

via augusta auctions

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Crystal Beaded Gown

early 1920s

Augusta Auctions

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Afternoon or evening dress, 1903-1904. American. Hillwood Museum.

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Dress

c. 1928-1929

American

Kent State University Museum

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Evening Dress - Hungarian - Madame Eta Hentz - 1944

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Wedding Dress

c. 1841

figured silk satin with net and lace trimming

England

Victoria and Albert Museum