Crowning Glory—The World’s 12 Most Beautiful Tiaras
We all have family treasures, those mementos that matter to us so much because of their sentimental value and memories associated with them. Now,...
Joanna Kaszubowska 12 January 2026
Fashion
Madame Grès, The Sphinx of Fashion
During the 1930s, fashion was heavily influenced by ancient Greece. In the previous decades, there was an appreciation through patterns such as the...
Errika Gerakiti 12 January 2026
Lady in Red—Famous Red Dresses in Art
Here we present to you nine ladies wearing red dresses painted by famous artists. You will find Madonnas, prostitutes, symbolic figures, and even a...
Zuzanna Stańska 6 January 2026
French Elegance—How Did Women Dress in 18th-Century France?
While we can no longer personally experience the splendor of 18th-century fashion, thankfully, many painters of the time left us the answer to the...
Pola Otterstein 6 January 2026
Razzle Dazzle Me—5 Jewelry Pieces from Victoria & Albert Museum Collection
The Victoria & Albert Museum in London has a stunning collection of jewelry. Every time I visit the museum, I make a point to also check out the...
Joanna Kaszubowska 6 January 2026
Negligee Fashion: Top 5 Gorgeous Homewear Outfits in Art
Due to the pandemic and never-ending quarantines, homewear fashion became popular once again. But don’t think that boudoir fashion was unpopular...
Kateryna Martynova 6 January 2026
Heels Were Never Just for Women: Men in Heels
What do the Persians, Louis XIV, and Johnny Cash have in common? Their heeled footwear. Quite appropriate as heeled shoes were originated, and worn,...
Lauren Kraut 6 January 2026
Salvador Dalí Artworks Through Time: A Look at 10 Iconic Pieces
Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) is celebrated as one of the most imaginative and influential artists of the 20th century. His unique vision extended...
Errika Gerakiti 1 January 2026
A Fierce Romance of Art and Fashion: The Friendship Between Salvador Dalí and Coco Chanel
When Dalí moved to Paris in 1926, Chanel was already a famous fashion designer. Dalí had already worked in the fashion industry, as he had...
Errika Gerakiti 18 December 2025
Architecture or Jewelry? Josef Hoffmann’s Modern Brooches
Josef Hoffmann was the leading architect of the Secession and pupil of Otto Wagner, close friend and collaborator of Gustav Klimt and Koloman Moser,...
Magda Michalska 18 December 2025
René Lalique, The Master Jeweler of Art Nouveau
René Lalique (1860-1945) was a French jeweler and one of Art Nouveau’s most renowned craftsmen. Trained in Paris and London, Lalique was unusual...
Europeana 8 December 2025
Dress Like a Byzantine Empress—Byzantine Art in Fashion Collections
Have you ever wondered how Byzantine art stepped onto the catwalk? It all started with Empress Theodora and a Byzantine-inspired piece of jewelry...
Ela Bobek 3 December 2025
