British Cultural Costumes

Cultural Threads considers contemporary artists and designers who work at the intersection of cultures and use textiles as their vehicle. Ideas about belonging to multiple cultures, which can result in a sense of connection to everywhere and nowhere, are more pertinent to society today than ever. So too are the layers of history – often overlooked – behind the objects that make up our material world. The roots of postcolonial theory lie in literature and have, in the past, been communicated ... [Read More]

English Nanny costume includes hat, jacket, shirt front with attached blue bow and skirt. Skirt has an elastic waistband for maximum comfort. Ideal for playing dress-up, stage performances, costume parties, Halloween and more. Look to Forum Novelties for all your Halloween, Luau, Easter, Mardi Gras, and St. Patrick's Day supplies.

The extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria's (Academy Award winner Judi Dench) remarkable rule. When Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen's Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all atte... [Read More]

In traditional Polynesian societies, tattooing has played a key role in the social construction of the individual. This is the first study to provide a comparative analysis of tattooing in its original setting--based on a comprehensive survey of both written and oral sources. Drawing on modern social theory, psychoanalysis, and anthropological studies, Gell demonstrates the role of tattooing in the complex array of controlling sacredness and protecting the self.

Riffling through the wardrobes of years gone by, costume historian Lucy Adlington reveals the rich stories underlying the clothes we wear in this stylish tour of the most important developments in the history of fashion, from ancient times to the present day. Starting with underwear – did you know Elizabeth I owned just one pair of drawers, worn only after her death? – she moves garment by garment through Western attire, exploring both the items we still wear every day and those that have go... [Read More]

Description:Adult Cape With hood Ideal for any witch, sorceress, gothic,vampire, historical or halloween themed party or adult fancy dress .This versatile fancy dress accessory would look great either with a vampire, pirate, witch or grim reaper costume. It still could almost be a costume in its own right, and would certainly be a perfect accessory to wear over any other costume.Long cloaks witch long hood and capes make your Halloween or cosply party mysterious and festival, generally used for ... [Read More]

The High School outsider takes off her glasses, puts on a dress, and becomes the Prom Queen; the dowdy woman has her hair done, buys some chic new clothes and starts to attract the men. Cinderella and Pygmalion stories still provide inspiration for the plots of Hollywood romantic comedies, dramas, and even action films. Their perennial use prompts a series of questions: is, for example, male agency necessary to effect the transformation, or can the woman change herself? Can she ever change him... [Read More]

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