Dana's Fashion Notes

The Role of Silhouettes in Fashion History
Silhouettes form the structural outline of clothing and have served as defining markers of each era in fashion history. In women’s dress, shifts in silhouette reveal changing approaches to style,...
The Role of Silhouettes in Fashion History
Silhouettes form the structural outline of clothing and have served as defining markers of each era in fashion history. In women’s dress, shifts in silhouette reveal changing approaches to style,...

Patterns and Prints: A Cultural Perspective
Patterns and prints have long served as central elements in women’s fashion, offering a visual dimension that goes beyond cut and silhouette. Each era has produced characteristic motifs that reflect...
Patterns and Prints: A Cultural Perspective
Patterns and prints have long served as central elements in women’s fashion, offering a visual dimension that goes beyond cut and silhouette. Each era has produced characteristic motifs that reflect...

The Evolution of Hemlines in Women’s Fashion
Hemlines have played a significant role in the history of women’s fashion, reflecting changes in culture, society, and aesthetics. From floor-length gowns of earlier centuries to shorter designs that emerged...
The Evolution of Hemlines in Women’s Fashion
Hemlines have played a significant role in the history of women’s fashion, reflecting changes in culture, society, and aesthetics. From floor-length gowns of earlier centuries to shorter designs that emerged...