Francesca ScantleburyThe Voluminous Fashion of the Infanta MargaritaEarlier this year I completed some research at the Burrell Collection on the interesting clothing of a little-known Spanish princess…Nov 22, 2018Nov 22, 2018
Francesca ScantleburyDressing to Impress in the 17th centuryEmbroidered bodice, co. 1610, Courtesy of the Shakespeare Trust.Oct 25, 2018Oct 25, 2018
Francesca ScantleburyCatherine de’ Medici’s Scented GlovesBy Francesca ScantleburyOct 23, 2018Oct 23, 2018
Francesca ScantleburyPink’s Rise to Prominence in the 18th CenturyFrancesca ScantleburyOct 23, 2018Oct 23, 2018
Francesca ScantleburyA Dress for Peacetime: Dior’s New LookChristian Dior’s launch of his ‘New Look’ dress in 1947 established itself as a distinctive moment in fashion history. No dress has ever…Oct 29, 2017Oct 29, 2017
Francesca Scantlebury17th Century Fashion Seen TodayWhen looking at the elaborate fashions of the 1600's it’s hard to imagine any garments we wear today having anything in common with 17th…Oct 29, 2017Oct 29, 2017
Francesca ScantleburyThe Camel Coat: A history of a classicIt is a wardrobe staple and has been so for the last 60 years, never truly going out of fashion. In terms of its popularity the camel coat…Sep 25, 2016Sep 25, 2016