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Revisiting the Art of the Peacock: A Golden Age, Fashion & Fantasy, 1894-1920, Part Two

by Cassidy Zachary

Welcome to part two of a three part series by The Art of Dress in which we explore 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 TWO: Peacock Accessorized At the turn of the century, the peacock’s curvilinear form, … Continue reading Revisiting the Art of the Peacock: A Golden Age, Fashion & Fantasy, 1894-1920, Part Two

Revisiting the Art of the Peacock: A Golden Age, Fashion & Fantasy, 1894-1920, Part One

by Cassidy Zachary

In this three part series, The Art of Dress will explore 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. The brilliantly colored body and iridescent feathered train of the peacock—the male of the peafowl pavo species—has ensured its status as … Continue reading Revisiting the Art of the Peacock: A Golden Age, Fashion & Fantasy, 1894-1920, Part One