Her volumes are labelled ‘OVERBLOUSE 7', and each always consists of seven blouses, one for each day of the week. ‘I love the idea of having a uniform, of making things easy, but Victorian blouses in ...

The dark, mysterious charm of gothic fashion is well known for fusing elegance with a dash of rebellion. Gothic skirt outfits ...

Raid your granny's wardrobe. Bloomers are back. The surprising resurrection of Victorian underwear as outerwear is one of the ...

Many brands in their spring 2025 collections offered ladylike alternatives to the flashy and revealing clothing that has ...

The sweets were replaced by small gifts and paper hats in the late Victorian period, and remain in this form as an essential part of a modern Christmas. Decorating the home at Christmas also ...

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Or even crazy? Or just rebelling against the social constraints of their time? Victorian Lettering: Jenna Blazevich They say Alice Christina Abbott’s weapon of choice was a cup of tea.

Jet, a flat-black, opaque gemstone derived from wood that has experienced extreme compression over millions of years, was the haute stone throughout the Victorian era, a time when fashion and ...

The Victorian Supernatural explores the sources of these beliefs in their literary, historical and cultural contexts. The collection brings together essays by scholars from literature, history of art ...

For every “gyatt” today (originally a variation of “god damn”, now referring to a curvy woman) there was a “dog my cats” or “od’s fish” in the Victorian era (both also meant ...

It wasn't until their children had grown up and moved out that David and Rose became foster parents. The couple had considered it while their children were growing up and finally decided to get ...

The Victorian government has wished Scotland well after it stepped in to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, following Victoria's withdrawal from the event. The-then Andrews government scrapped the ...