I have been thinking a lot on sumptuary laws – partly because I am doing some research for a planned project on 17th Century dress, and partly however much changes, so much stays the same. The first example of Sumptuary laws is a curious one A free-born woman may not be accompanied by more than one female slave, unless … Continue reading Modern Sumptuary …is it a thing?
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Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated
Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated - When Johnny Lydon said that line back in the 70s, it really encapsulated the feeling of realising something you really believed in, was all of a sudden meaningless….. and an empty cynicism setting in……. that’s how I feel about ‘fashion’. As a teen I devoured Vogue marvelling at different cuts, amazing styling, and beautiful fabrics….I stockpiled magazines and still have some cuttings from then. Fast forward … Continue reading Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated
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