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Golden Age of the Peacock: Fashion & Fantasy, 1894-1920, Part Three

March 14, 2015March 14, 2015 by Cassidy Zachary

The final part of a three part series in which The Art of Dress explores the influence of one of the world’s most beautiful birds, the peacock, and one of its “Golden” ages of influence on fashion from 1894-1920. PART THREE: Peacock Personified The peacock’s association with romantic and exotic fantasy gave it new meaning after … Continue reading Golden Age of the Peacock: Fashion & Fantasy, 1894-1920, Part Three

Born on this day in fashion history: Marchesa Luisa Casati

January 23, 2015January 23, 2015 by Cassidy Zachary

Happy birthday to the eccentric Italian aristocrat Marchesa Luisa Casati, born on this day in 1881. With her bright red hair, large eyes and pale skin, Casati cast an equally striking and intimidating figure. The undeniable predecessor for today’s Lady Gaga-types, she repeatedly shocked polite European taste with her audacious, unbridled approach to self-ornamentation. Animals, alive or … Continue reading Born on this day in fashion history: Marchesa Luisa Casati