The Art of Dress Blog

Glamour on Board: Fashion from the Titanic, an interview with curator Leslie Klingner

I recently visited Biltmore Estate’s exhibition Glamour on Board: Fashion from the Titanic at the estate’s invitation. The exhibition, on view now until May 13, is the first large-scale exhibition of the Oscar-winning costumes from the 1997 film. During a wonderful rainy, fog-filled day, I had the pleasure of sitting down for Afternoon Tea at … Continue reading Glamour on Board: Fashion from the Titanic, an interview with curator Leslie Klingner

Inside the Royal Wardrobe: A Dress History of Queen Alexandra by Kate Strasdin

“This is not just the story of Alexandra’s clothes; it is the story of the life that inhabited them.” –Kate Strasdin in her book Inside the Royal Wardrobe: a Dress History of Queen Alexandra.  Fashion historian Kate Strasdin was my inaugural guest on Fashion History Talks! and today, I have the pleasure of providing a glimpse into her beautiful book Inside … Continue reading Inside the Royal Wardrobe: A Dress History of Queen Alexandra by Kate Strasdin