The cloche hat or simply cloche is a fitted, bell-shaped hat for women that became popular during the 1920s and the early 1930s. Its name is derived from cloche, the French word for "bell". Take a look at these beautiful girls who worn cloche hats in the 1920s.

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Whenever I get a “new” catalog for the sportswear archive, I try to look at it with fresh eyes, for the purpose of learning something new. I already had several catalogs from companies …

Between in the 1900s and 1920s, women’s dress went from seventeen layers down to four, and nineteen yards of fabric down to seven. You would think that the drastic reduction in material made clothing more affordable - and they did, except for one thing. Instead of three or four complete outfits for the typical middle

This past weekend offered the opportunity for free museum passes, so we went to the Phoenix Art Museum to see what was new since our last visit in September. We looked at some photos and a lot of southwestern paintings, but I purposely left the Fashion Gallery until the end, knowing I would be there for a long time. Once I got in there, I almost couldn’t leave. The current fashion exhibit is “Modern Spirit – Fashion of the 1920s.” Where do I even begin to describe this incredible collection?…