A new play tells the astonishing story of Stella and her companion Fanny, two men who scandalised Victorian society by dressing as women. Holly Williams takes a look. Had you been sitting in the Royal ...
Long before reality TV exposed the ugly underbelly of the female pursuit of beauty, women already were reaching for an impossible standard. The push for perfection is nothing new, it seems. That ...
Editor’s Note: CNN’s Eye On series takes you to a different country each month. In October we visit Namibia highlighting the country’s best and brightest people, plus framing its pressing issues in a ...
From restrictive corsets to bold power suits, women’s fashion has evolved alongside social change - transforming clothing ...
A Victorian dress made from 1,000 beetle wings that was worn by one of the most famous actresses of the era has been restored at a cost of £50,000. The emerald and sea green gown - worn by Ellen Terry ...
When two glamorous women departed The Strand Theatre in London on 28 April 1870 after a show, passers-by were startled to see them being arrested by police officers. The women, who had been flirting ...
Jun 22, 2017 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Add to Calendar 22-06-2017 11:00 22-06-2017 12:30 America/Toronto Tea and Talk: A Victorian Gentleman’s Dressing Sequence This Victorian Life is Coming to Mackin ...
A new play tells the astonishing story of Stella and her companion Fanny, two men who scandalised Victorian society by dressing as women. Holly Williams takes a look. Had you been sitting in the Royal ...
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