Imperial Fashion

Empress Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia, 1906. Because apparently I didn't color it last year & it's so much more fun than studying I think I sharpen... Empress Alexandra

One hundred and twenty years ago, the Romanov royal dynasty hosted the most extravagant and eccentric costume ball in the history of the Russian Empire. It was also the last.

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Lady-in-waiting's ceremonial court dress, O. Bulbenkova's workshop, St. Petersburg, late 19th century. State Hermitage Museum, via Teatime at Winter Palace's Tumblr. According to the Alexander Palace Time Machine, ladies-in-waiting were married women who wore a green velvet court gown; they occupied a higher position in the Imperial Household than the maids of honor, unmarried women who wore crimson velvet. CLICK FOR VERY LARGE IMAGES.

Made famous by 'The Empress' on Netflix, Sisi and her missing garment provoked an imperial hunt over centuries.

Laces and buttons were all that dominated this era. Wool was important because of its insulation property and also, this period saw the beginning of Little Ice Age. Wondering what that is? Well, you could see a little bit of glazing on the cloth. Mostly on the upper class variety. Though wool was used for the outer clothing, linen was used as the material that would have direct contact with the skin. After all, people that time had a little sense too? Wool in sweltering heat? No thank you…

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