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Gothic Trench Coats
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Victorian Costume - Online Resources
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Fascination with Gothic Clothing and Gothic...
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Goth Fashion, Gothic Corset
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How To Make Chainmail
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25 Great Tips on How to Make Costumes on a...
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Edith Head: the influential costume designer...
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Step Back In Time with Costumes

Ever wonder what the fashion was like in the 1920’s? By simply putting on a costume you can transform yourself back in time to the Roaring Twenties, the decade of... keep reading →

A basic chainmail shirt

How To Make Chainmail

Chain mail (also written as chainmail) was a more protective outfit worn by ancient soldiers that evolved to offer more defense than leather or padded garments. The... keep reading →

Fascination with Gothic Clothing and Gothic Fashion

If you're a goth you know the humor in watching those that are hanging out on the fringes attempting to look like they fit in to those that are really on the outside by... keep reading →

Ethnic textiles such as Assuit, Ikat weaves, batik textures and kente cloth are popular with many fabric fans.

Care and Storage of Vintage Textiles

How to clean and care for vintage textiles. Suggestions for long-term storage of fabrics. keep reading →

The star of Edith Head on Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6504 Hollywood Blvd., California, U.S.A. Photo by SpacePotato.

Edith Head: the influential costume designer in Hollywood fashion history

The name synonymous to costume design is Edith Head. As an influential costume designer, Head left a good mark in old Hollywood fashion. She successfully penetrated the... keep reading →

3Suisses the Franco-Swiss 09 autumn and winter trends prerelease report abuse

Autumn and winter T units, the new season fashion round landed in Paris to bring a strong wave. Follow the famous French fashion brand 3Suisses the Franco-Swiss children's... keep reading →

Gothic Trench Coats

Similar to Gothic shoes and boots, Gothic trench coats work on both men and women, and keep both masculinity and femininity intact. Trench coats have been a key part of... keep reading →

Backstage in the dressing room ~ the Victorian Fashions Show, Riverside Dickens Festival, February 2009, Riverside, California

25 Great Tips on How to Make Costumes on a Budget for Reenactments and Faires:

by Judith Rizzo

Costuming for reenactments and faires is just like playing dress up when you were little,only this time there are LOTS of other kids playing with you! This hub give syou... keep reading →

The funky computer terminals from Terry Gilliam's movie BRAZIL have a great steampunk quality.

Steampunk

Steam-power, brass clockworks, ironwork walking machines, and Victorian fashions all come together to create the wonderful genre known as Steampunk. keep reading →

Rockin 80's Party - What to wear

I have got to be the biggest fan of costume parties. Born in the 80s, I have to admit I didnt get to rock out until years later when I learned to walk ;). Still, there is... keep reading →

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relache

Rae makes her living writing about "whatever" on the internet. A costumer and textile artist by schooling (BA... more →

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I really enjoy all aspects of writing, business, investing, the Internet, growing things, and the entertainment... more →

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Alex ONeill

I'm a happily married woman who moved to Sweden, of all places, to marry the love of my life. I love lip... more →

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Hello everyone and THANK YOU for checking out my Hubs! :) I am a 22 yr old dental assistant in the state of Tx,... more →

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Joy M

I am a wife and a mother. I work in an office but my real passion is writting. I enjoy writing fiction, but I... more →

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