Clothing A&Ei info, inspo, aesthetics

Textile and fashion-industry aesthetic advice and encouragement towards mindful consumerism. Lots of sections of specific styles, or aesthetics or eco or historical, capsule, whatevers
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The world’s oldest pants stitched together cultures from across Asia | Science News
A famous Danish Bronze Age icon turns out not to be Danish after all | ScienceNordic

A&Ei .001 - 1000

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Hurstwic: Health and Medicine in the Viking Age
Detail from "The Rutland Psalter", medieval (c1260), British Library Add MS 62925. f 52 r
The Kragelund tunic, c. 1100 C.E.

A&Ei 1001-1300

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Tunic of Dona Teresa Gil, from 1307 is located in Museo del Traje, Madrid.(Museum of Costume) Website: http://museodeltraje.mcu.es/index.jsp?lang=eng Blog: http://www.kostym.cz/Anglicky/1_Originaly/01_Goticke/I_01_105.htm
Muckley 1386 Women's Clothing: Underwear
early14th century English pelisse

A&Ei 1301-1400

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Blog about a re-enactment group who cover the 1640s. Pic = Detail on the left of the buttons and buttonholes. All pictures thanks to the Oxford Preservation Trust. Janet Arnold dated the doublet to 1625-30
The simplest dress lines .... Baking in the community oven. The Tacuinum Sanitatis is one of the best books featuring everyday cooking scenes from the 15th century.

A&Ei 1401-1700

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Robe, 18th century, Turkey/Islamic Medium: Wool, silk and gilt thread MetMuseum, USA

A&Ei 1701-1800

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Bonnet, straw trimmed with silk, 1839, American.
NMAH | Costume Collection

A&Ei 1801-1850

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Ladies' Bonnet, 1850-1865, Augusta Auctions.
Evening headdress | American | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Woman's lace cap | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

A&Ei 1851-1875

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Oriental costumes
The tailoring book 1899

A&Ei 1875-1900

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Bonnet | V&A Search the Collections ca 1860 England. V and A museum, UK
Early brassier-style corset of silk, metal, and baleen, French c1805-1810. Metropolitan Museum of Art
Corselet | French | mid 19th c. The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A&Ei 1801-1900 - Underpinnings

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Ladies bra and knickers set made from a silk map of Italy, the front of the bra shows the cities of Trieste and Milan whilst the knickers more generally show northern and central Italy.
Stenciling on velvet and admiring Fortuny

A&Ei 1901- 1950

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zandra_rhodes

A&Ei 1951- 2000

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LOVE this blog!! Shows tons of tips on picking the right jeans for all ages & body types, including avoiding the evil "Mom Jeans", making your thighs/hips/butt look thinner, etc. I love this woman.

A&Ei 2001 - now: Stylish bottom halfs

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Tese are excellent t shirts & you need one too!
Sweet Pleats Sand Kittens
Tilda Only Lovers

A&Ei 2001 - now: Stylish top halfs

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Malta Old Postcard View of GRAND HARBOUR and Maltese Lady Wearing FALDETTA Woman
Maltese Lady in traditional costume, old b+w postcard, unposted

A&Ei capes, cloaks, burnouse & how-tos

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How to Re-create a Vintage Modernist Bag - Threads
Metal motorcycle gloves. That would be so bone-chillingly cold

A&Ei gloves & bags

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Corset | American | The Met

A&Ei 1700 - 1920 underpinnings

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Helen Mirren - she's bloody lovely.
Iris Apfel on style. the truth.

Capsule wardrobe planning

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Iconic dress styles

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Sorry I'm Late, My Motorcycle took the Scenic Route- I ride my own! Long sleeve Motorcycle t-shirt designed by SensibleTees for proud female Bikers who ride their own Motorcycles. Be Proud. Be Bold. Be Represented. Softer than your average t-shirt with the right amount of stretch. This unisex t-shirt is comfortable, flattering, and is sure to look good on you at events, racing, riding, or just hanging out. • 100% combed and ring-spun cotton • Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 4

Motorbike garb & gear

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Image result for Valentino: The Last Emperor
Wrapunzel ~ Inspiring Happiness with your Clothing!
Be aware of who made your clothes.

Clothing aesthetics

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