Costume Design

Wie die Empire-Mode entstand - England begann, Paris übertrieb
Die Empire-Mode entstand zunächst in England, wo Kleider um 1800 schlichter, leichter und natürlicher wurden. Die Taille rückte nach oben direkt unter die Brust, Röcke fielen gerade nach unten und... Read more...
When fashion became a cage: Hoops skirts, corsets, and social pressure in the Rococo period
The article shows that while Rococo fashion appeared elegant and magnificent, it was often uncomfortable and restrictive. Wide hooped skirts and tight corsets defined the silhouette of the 18th century.... Read more...
The Hobble Skirt Around 1910 – The Most Extreme Fashion of the Edwardian Era
At the beginning of the 20th century, fashion was undergoing a crucial transformation. While the corset was increasingly being questioned, the hobble skirt emerged, creating a silhouette that, though elegant,... Read more...
Why fashion underwent a radical change around 1800 – Nature, Freedom, and the New Simplicity
Around 1800, fashion changed radically.Heavy forms disappeared – clothing became light, soft, and natural. Flowing fabrics, clean lines, and the Empire silhouette shaped a new aesthetic that still appears modern... Read more...
Baroque Fashion in Flux: How Clothing Became More Adaptable in the 17th Century
Fashion around 1635 shows a subtle but decisive change: rigid, constructive forms begin to loosen, making way for softly draped fabrics and more fluid silhouettes. This formal study highlights a... Read more...
The Fashion Revolution Around 1900 – How the Corset Disappeared and Modern Fashion Emerged
Fashion around 1900 underwent a profound transformation: the corset, long defining the female silhouette, lost its importance and was increasingly replaced by flowing, natural forms. Between 1900 and 1914, a... Read more...
Baroque Fashion: How Clothing Became More Fluid in the 17th Century
17th-century Baroque fashion marks a decisive turning point in the history of fashion. Stiff, immobile forms gave way to more flowing silhouettes, allowing for greater naturalness and elegance. Fabrics, movement,... Read more...