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

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

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

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