Murderous Millinery: A brief look at the fashion for feathered hats in the early 20th century

In the early years of the twentieth century, the hat was the single most important fashion accessory—no respectable woman would go out during the day without one—but, by 1910, it was also increasingly the most controversial. Bird feathers were the most coveted decorations for the wide, expansive hats then in fashion. Dubbed “murderous millinery” in … Continue reading Murderous Millinery: A brief look at the fashion for feathered hats in the early 20th century

Walker Wednesday: W Magazine, October 2012

Tim Walker has an incredible talent to not only invoke the art of dress in every single photo shoot he does, but also the magic of dress–an undeniable characteristic in many of his most memorable spreads. Walker has an uncanny ability to transport his subjects–and viewers– to another time and place, one that champions dress as a defining element in … Continue reading Walker Wednesday: W Magazine, October 2012