Category Archives: Fashion History

Print Trends

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Hanky Panky

It used to be that prints were “a personal thing” and everybody had their own particular preference. This made it very difficult for designers, who felt they couldn’t satisfy anyone. Today, there is an exciting print craze with an explosion of … Continue reading →

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Exhibition Review: Daphne Guinness

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Hanky Panky

I recently had the pleasure of viewing The Museum at FIT’s exhibition dedicated to heiress, designer, artist, model, and “fashion icon” Daphne Guinness. The show starts with a short essay by Valerie Steele which includes Guinness’ famous quote, “We need … Continue reading →

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Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Hanky Panky

There are just a few more days to get yourself to the Alexander McQueen exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY, if you haven’t already. This is an unusual fashion experience. McQueen was an artist as well as … Continue reading →

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Design Inspiration: 1920s Lingerie

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Hanky Panky

Lately, I’ve been mad about the lingerie of the late Nineteen-teens and twenties. It signified such a departure from the under things of previous decades. Sturdy corsets and layers of cotton or linen were replaced by silk teddies (“combinations”), airy … Continue reading →

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