Victoria Haddock

The Life of Eva Perón: First Lady, Activist, Actress and Philanthropist is now available to pre-order! #evaperon #evita

Princess Diana attended the re-opening of the Savoy Theatre #OnThisDay in 1993. She wore a petal pink silk Catherine Walker gown with a pleated skirt and an off-the-shoulder bodice embellished with bands of simulated pearls and beads. Sold by @JuliensAuctions. #fashionhistory

American actress and dancer Ginger Rogers was born #OnThisDay in 1911. She wore this Irene designed sheer pink and peach-colored chiffon evening gown as Dinah in The Barkleys of Broadway (1949), the final film she made with Fred Astaire. Sold by @bonhams1793 #film #costume #dress

American model and actress Stephanie Seymour was born #OnThisDay in 1968. She was photographed alongside Naomi Campbell by Richard Avedon in 1993 modelling this Gianni Versace couture red silk jersey bustier gown. Sold by @TimelessVixen. #FashionHistory

Revisit Black Sabbath singer’s unique cultural legacy—and striking sense of style. vogue.com/article/ozzy-o…

🍋 Happy #NationalLemonDay 🍋 Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have taken inspiration from the citrus fruit in many of their designs. This lemon print white cotton poplin dress with large buttons formed part of the D&G S/S 2016 collection. @dolcegabbana #FashionHistory

Princess Diana attended the premiere of Backdraft at the Empire Theatre #OnThisDay in 1991. The Princess wore a black Bellville Sassoon dress draped at the left hip into a bow. The intricate shoulder straps are embellished with gold sequins and beads @ChristiesInc #fashionhistory

Dominican fashion designer Oscar de la Renta was born #OnThisDay in 1932. He designed this yellow lurex brocade evening dress with a beaded silver metallic trim, scalloped sleeves, and frog closures in 1968. The dress was retailed by Elizabeth Arden. @museumatFIT #fashionhistory

English actress Juno Temple was born #OnThisDay in 1989. She wore this Suzy Benzinger designed 1950s-inspired mint green and brown waitress uniform with a matching apron as Carolina Rannell in Wonder Wheel (2017). Sold via @iCollector. #film #costume #dress

To mark the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth, the largest ever exhibition of The late Queen’s fashion will go on display in 2026. • Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style opens spring 2026 • Dates announced & tickets on sale Nov 2025 • More info bit.ly/4lC2QJl

First Lady Frances Cleveland was born #OnThisDay in 1864. She wore this two-piece blue silk damask dress with a chrysanthemum pattern in photos taken by Frances Benjamin in 1887. The dress was altered in the 1890s with the additions of lace and ribbon. @MDHistory #fashionhistory

English actress Dame Diana Rigg was born #OnThisDay in 1938. She wore this Florence Klotz designed Edwardian-style blue and cream satin gown, embellished with sequins, beads, and pearls as Charlotte Mittelheim in A Little Night Music (1977). @HeritageAuction #film #costume #dress

American actress Natalie Wood was born #OnThisDay in 1938. She was photographed by Gianni Penati for Vogue in 1970, modelling this c. 1969-70 Zandra Rhodes designed screen-printed quilted dress, featuring motifs from Rhodes' Knitted Circle textile prints. @V_and_A #fashionhistory

Silk footwear in the 18th century reflected elegance and status. Women’s shoes featured curved heels, pointed toes, and silk uppers with detailed floral motifs. Intended for indoor use only, they fastened with cut steel buckles. Outdoor wear required practical leather boots.

Actress Elizabeth McGovern was born #OnThisDay in 1961. She wore this Caroline McCall designed evening gown with an elaborate floral beaded panel to the front and a black tulle overdress as Cora, Countess of Grantham, in season 3 of #DowntonAbbey. @KerryTaylorAuct #costume #dress

Fashion designer Charles James was born #OnThisDay in 1906. He designed this collarless evening jacket of quilted white Celanese satin for Mrs Oliver Burr-Jennings in 1937. The design was featured in Harper's Bazaar in October 1938. @V_and_A collection. #fashionhistory

English fashion designer Sir Hardy Amies was born #OnThisDay in 1909. He designed this evening dress of turquoise double faced silk satin, with an embroidered bodice, for Queen Elizabeth II to wear on a state visit to West Germany in May 1965. @V_and_A collection. #fashionhistory

British fashion designer Jean Muir was born #OnThisDay in 1928. She designed this c. 1964 floral Liberty-print silk dress for her Jane & Jane label. The dress was modelled and owned by the actress Joanna Lumley. Sold via @KerryTaylorAuct. #fashionhistory

Actress Barbara Stanwyck was born #OnThisDay in 1907. She wore this Royer designed two-piece pale green silk faille period ensemble, comprising of a fitted jacket and skirt embellished with wool appliqué, as Lil Duryea in This is My Affair (1937). @JuliensAuctions #film #costume