There is something undeniably enchanting about historical clothing. From the elaborate gowns of past Kings and Queen to the modest and reworked threads of archaeological finds, these garments have captured our imagination and become timeless symbols of a lost age. But it’s not just the aesthetic appeal that draws us in, it’s also the construction of these pieces that have stood the test of time. I’ve  always been fascinated by the intricacies and craftsmanship of these garments, and it all started with my Great-Grandmother’s Edwardian child’s dress handed down to me. Historical clothing has a story of it’s own. Each garment that has survived bared witness to a moment in our collective past; from the materiality of garments enabling us to map global histories of trade to a means of understanding how hierarchies of power and value were maintained and legitimised  Join me on a journey as we explore the enduring allure of historical clothing and its construction.