Tag Archives: fashionable body

Foundations in Vogue:1953-1963

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Keren Ben-Horin

The third post in the series of Fashion Photography. Read Landis Lee’s post on the innovative street photographer Edward Linley Sambourne and Kathryn Squitieri’s post on street-style fashion photography before 1920. By Larissa Shirley King Foundation garments are functional undergarments, which mold … Continue reading →

Posted in Research | Tagged Christian Dior, corset, Fashion Photography, fashionable body, undergarments, Vogue | Leave a comment

Guest Post- War in Conflict: World War I, Haute Couture and the Fashionable Body (Part I)

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Keren Ben-Horin

By Katy Conover Katy Conover is currently working as a research assistant at the Victoria & Albert Museum on the upcoming “Hollywood Costume” exhibition. She received her MA from the RCA/V&A program in History of Design. Her current research focus on early … Continue reading →

Posted in Research | Tagged 20th, Fashion Photography, fashionable body, The Queen, Vogue, Women in Magazines | 1 Comment

June Treasure of the Month- Lucile on Film

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Keren Ben-Horin

The site Glamour Daze is a wonderful source of primary materials, including rare films of fashion, makeup and hair guides. This month’s treasure is included in their feature “Evolution of women’s Dress 1914-1929.” The first section, 1914, shows clothes by British designer … Continue reading →