Kate Strasdin
@katestrasdin.bsky.social
Lecturer, dress & textile history. Author of The Dress Diary of Mrs Anne Sykes. Amateur stitcher
Fellow of the Royal Hist Soc
Fellow of the Royal Hist Soc
Viewing objects in isolation allows a deeper understanding of its structure. This mid 18th century bodice would have had an equally sumptuous skirt but without it we can appreciate its shape, construction and even its lining #MuseodelTraje #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
November 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Viewing objects in isolation allows a deeper understanding of its structure. This mid 18th century bodice would have had an equally sumptuous skirt but without it we can appreciate its shape, construction and even its lining #MuseodelTraje #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
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US & Canadian friends, Yale University Press is running 30% sitewide sale through December 5th using the discount code GIFT30: yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...
Novels, Needleworks, and Empire
The first sustained study of the vibrant links between domestic craft and British colonialism Finalist, Susanne M. Glasscock Book Prize In the eighteent...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:07 AM
US & Canadian friends, Yale University Press is running 30% sitewide sale through December 5th using the discount code GIFT30: yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...
The structure of this #1930s coat is a sight to behold. The soft panné velvet in dark dusky blue is gathered in such a way that it balloons at the back whilst knotting centre front in a languorous tie @metmuseum.org #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
November 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The structure of this #1930s coat is a sight to behold. The soft panné velvet in dark dusky blue is gathered in such a way that it balloons at the back whilst knotting centre front in a languorous tie @metmuseum.org #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
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King Charles XI of Sweden was born #OnThisDay in 1655. This 1680s ensemble, consisting of a long, grey-brown, quilted silk moiré waistcoat embellished with guipure lace in silver and gold, breeches, and a cloak, belonged to Charles XI. Livrustkammaren collection. #fashionhistory
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
King Charles XI of Sweden was born #OnThisDay in 1655. This 1680s ensemble, consisting of a long, grey-brown, quilted silk moiré waistcoat embellished with guipure lace in silver and gold, breeches, and a cloak, belonged to Charles XI. Livrustkammaren collection. #fashionhistory
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The Life of Eva Perón: First Lady, Activist, Actress and Philanthropist.
Published by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social
##evaperón #evita ##evaperonbiography
Published by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social
##evaperón #evita ##evaperonbiography
November 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The Life of Eva Perón: First Lady, Activist, Actress and Philanthropist.
Published by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social
##evaperón #evita ##evaperonbiography
Published by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social
##evaperón #evita ##evaperonbiography
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November 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Skimming across the ice #1870s style did not have to be a dull affair. Imagine this absolute cluster of colour whizzing by, on some frozen lake past. Movement was absolutely possible too, just check out YouTube for the proof via various makers #FIDMMuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
November 24, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Skimming across the ice #1870s style did not have to be a dull affair. Imagine this absolute cluster of colour whizzing by, on some frozen lake past. Movement was absolutely possible too, just check out YouTube for the proof via various makers #FIDMMuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
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The 1st dress from Palais Galliera's Worth: Inventor of Haute Couture exhibit is from his beginnings when he partnered with Otto Gustav Bobergh in 1858 to create the brand Worth & Bobergh. This 1869 dress is an example of town and travel wear, which they produced as well as their
November 24, 2025 at 7:12 AM
The 1st dress from Palais Galliera's Worth: Inventor of Haute Couture exhibit is from his beginnings when he partnered with Otto Gustav Bobergh in 1858 to create the brand Worth & Bobergh. This 1869 dress is an example of town and travel wear, which they produced as well as their
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Waistcoat, wool backed & lined in silk twill, c1890. Via @jbrightcollection.bsky.social more here: www.thejohnbrightcollection.co.uk/costume/wais...
November 24, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Waistcoat, wool backed & lined in silk twill, c1890. Via @jbrightcollection.bsky.social more here: www.thejohnbrightcollection.co.uk/costume/wais...
Sparkling like a festive bauble, Victor Stiebel’s early #1960s cocktail dress deploys a heap of embellishment not just in the form of beadwork at the bodice but a textured cloqué fabric as well. Sold via #AugustaAuction #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
November 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Sparkling like a festive bauble, Victor Stiebel’s early #1960s cocktail dress deploys a heap of embellishment not just in the form of beadwork at the bodice but a textured cloqué fabric as well. Sold via #AugustaAuction #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
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Paul Poiret was so successful in part because he was a master at marketing. Part of his strategy was to hire artists to illustrate his designs. One such artist was George Lepape. He created one of the most iconic images of Poiret's house- this image of Denise Poiret in one of the
November 23, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Paul Poiret was so successful in part because he was a master at marketing. Part of his strategy was to hire artists to illustrate his designs. One such artist was George Lepape. He created one of the most iconic images of Poiret's house- this image of Denise Poiret in one of the
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One piece gown with gigot sleeves, perhaps French, c1826-28. Via Le Gallerie degli Uffizi here: www.uffizi.it/en/artworks/...
November 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
One piece gown with gigot sleeves, perhaps French, c1826-28. Via Le Gallerie degli Uffizi here: www.uffizi.it/en/artworks/...
This #1890s tea gown comes with options. Worn loose it has the relaxed fit often a part of the ‘at home’ gown it was designed to be but there is also a more fitted choice, fastening the open robe at the waist. I’ll go for the looser version thanks @jbrightcollection.bsky.social #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
November 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
This #1890s tea gown comes with options. Worn loose it has the relaxed fit often a part of the ‘at home’ gown it was designed to be but there is also a more fitted choice, fastening the open robe at the waist. I’ll go for the looser version thanks @jbrightcollection.bsky.social #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
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#TheVictorianBookoftheDead Whitby jet faceted bead bracelet and a similar bracelet worn by the woman in the early 1880s photograph.
November 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
#TheVictorianBookoftheDead Whitby jet faceted bead bracelet and a similar bracelet worn by the woman in the early 1880s photograph.
All this bright red silk chiffon cocktail dress needs is an egg nog and a high heel. Ceil Chapman liked to ruche her gowns and this mid #1950s gown gathers the fabric around the body then lets it flow with a matching shoulder stole #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
November 22, 2025 at 7:45 PM
All this bright red silk chiffon cocktail dress needs is an egg nog and a high heel. Ceil Chapman liked to ruche her gowns and this mid #1950s gown gathers the fabric around the body then lets it flow with a matching shoulder stole #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
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English novelist, poet and journalist, Mary Ann Evans, known by her pen name George Eliot, was born #OnThisDay in 1819. This black lace shawl or mantilla was owned and worn by George Eliot in the 1850s. It is part of the Exploring Eliot collection. #fashionhistory #readmorewomen
November 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
English novelist, poet and journalist, Mary Ann Evans, known by her pen name George Eliot, was born #OnThisDay in 1819. This black lace shawl or mantilla was owned and worn by George Eliot in the 1850s. It is part of the Exploring Eliot collection. #fashionhistory #readmorewomen
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I’m thrilled to be giving this year’s Kelmscott Lecture, the annual lecture hosted by the William Morris Society. I’m excited to be dipping my toe into the world of the Arts and Crafts movement. Join us in person or online! Tickets are here: williammorrissociety.org/events/the-k...
November 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I’m thrilled to be giving this year’s Kelmscott Lecture, the annual lecture hosted by the William Morris Society. I’m excited to be dipping my toe into the world of the Arts and Crafts movement. Join us in person or online! Tickets are here: williammorrissociety.org/events/the-k...
The pelisse, such a stylish approach to outerwear. During the #1810s the puff sleeves and braid decorations were a reminder of prevalent military matters, wrought in swirls of silk @metmuseum.org #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
November 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The pelisse, such a stylish approach to outerwear. During the #1810s the puff sleeves and braid decorations were a reminder of prevalent military matters, wrought in swirls of silk @metmuseum.org #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
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November 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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116 years ago a bunch of working class women changed the world because they got together and fought for their rights. Their fight is still our fight.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
116 years ago a bunch of working class women changed the world because they got together and fought for their rights. Their fight is still our fight.
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/03/comm...
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The gold dress is obviously a statement in itself but actually the unadulterated lines of the pale rose pink coat steal the show. The absence of visible seams creates a garment seemingly moulded in a single swathe of fabric as if by magic. #Balenciaga, 1962 #museobalenciaga #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
November 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The gold dress is obviously a statement in itself but actually the unadulterated lines of the pale rose pink coat steal the show. The absence of visible seams creates a garment seemingly moulded in a single swathe of fabric as if by magic. #Balenciaga, 1962 #museobalenciaga #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
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A few snowflakes…time to unleash your inner snow queen?
Ice, ice baby
❄️ Court robe, 1750-70, Whit Auction
❄️ Skating jacket, padded & quilted, white swansdown, worn over outdoor costume, 1875-85, MCR Art
❄️ Evening dress, 1885, MFA Bost
#Advent
❄️ Court robe, 1750-70, Whit Auction
❄️ Skating jacket, padded & quilted, white swansdown, worn over outdoor costume, 1875-85, MCR Art
❄️ Evening dress, 1885, MFA Bost
#Advent
November 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
A few snowflakes…time to unleash your inner snow queen?
I have always imagined this #1920s Callot Soeurs gown as some beautiful ornament or a piece of stained glass, the jewelled colours framed in gold feel like a precious stone rather than a woven garment @drexeluniversity.bsky.social #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
November 20, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I have always imagined this #1920s Callot Soeurs gown as some beautiful ornament or a piece of stained glass, the jewelled colours framed in gold feel like a precious stone rather than a woven garment @drexeluniversity.bsky.social #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
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'A Woman in a Red Dress Knitting.' (1936) Whilst at the Slade School, Jesse Dale Cast took Henry Tonks’s draughtsmanship to heart. His figures have an almost sculptural stillness about them, reminiscent of Dod Procter’s work from a decade earlier.
November 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
'A Woman in a Red Dress Knitting.' (1936) Whilst at the Slade School, Jesse Dale Cast took Henry Tonks’s draughtsmanship to heart. His figures have an almost sculptural stillness about them, reminiscent of Dod Procter’s work from a decade earlier.
When Edith Head designed this sequinned marvel for Ginger Rogers in 1944, it was the most costly film costume ever made. Worn in the film Lady in the Dark it is a lovely aperitif to my Hollywood Costume lecture with Falmouth Uni Costume Design 2nd years tomorrow #V&A #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
November 19, 2025 at 10:22 PM
When Edith Head designed this sequinned marvel for Ginger Rogers in 1944, it was the most costly film costume ever made. Worn in the film Lady in the Dark it is a lovely aperitif to my Hollywood Costume lecture with Falmouth Uni Costume Design 2nd years tomorrow #V&A #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡