luisa casati – CASSIDY ZACHARY

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

February 27, 2015March 7, 2015 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

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