Page updated November 10, 2007
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This section is broken down into four pages. The first page is for costumers and seamstresses, the second page is for accessories and services, the third page is for costume images and research, the fourth page features ready-made, vintage-inspired clothing, and the fifth page lists historical events and societies. (Note: If you want to make your own costumes or accessories, be sure to check out my page of Sewing Links.)
[Note: These are listed in alphabetical order; not in order of importance! I have placed "star ratings" next to vendors whose customers have taken the time to write me and rave about their work. Top rating is five stars! No stars doesn't mean someone isn't trustworthy or doing lovely work; it just means I haven't received any feedback! All of the costumers to whom I link are reputable and do excellent work. See my Linking Policy in my FAQs for more information.]
Arts et Metiers
Warning: For some sites, you can only sit goggle-eyed and drool.
This is one of those!
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Bustle Dress.com
Specializing in Victorian Bustle dress attire, also selling quality items from Regency to Edwardian.
Corner Clothiers
Specializing in 19th Century Men's Apparel
(Quite pricey, but the "wow" factor makes this site worth a visit!)
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Dresden Drygoods' Custom-Made Cage Crinolines
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Emily's Boutique
Reproduction Clothing for Special Occasions
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Lovely Clothing for Mothers and Daughters,
Plus Hand-made Dolls!
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Eva Dress:
A Vintage Pattern Retrospective!
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Incredible Historical Reproductions for Men, Women, and Children
(This one's pricey, but it's worth looking in the gallery!)
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The King's Daughters:
Beautiful Clothing for Little Girls
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A marvelous source for 1840s- "Titanic" era clothing and more!
Do not miss their beautiful catalogue,
featuring men's, women's and children's clothing.
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Looking for Renaissance and Elizabethan clothing?
Don't miss Margo's reproductions!
She is a master of her craft.
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Nehelenia Repro Vintage--gorgeous work!
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Ninya Mikhaila Costumes
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Ready-made and custom vintage style clothing.
1800's to 1950's dresses, skirts, waists, suits, capes, lingerie and more!
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This site contains extensive helps for the home-tailor as well!
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Reine des Centefeuilles
Sumptuous Historical Reproductions from Germany
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Suzi studied under Jean Hunnisett and is doing absolutely gorgeous
work in the U.K. for clients all over the world!
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Twin Roses Designs
Beautiful, custom-made costumes for men and women
"Vintage by Buttons"
This is a gal who recreates
vintage clothing from original
patterns in her collection!
Vintage Victorian
Reproduction Clothing from the Victorian Era
Still More Costume-Related Links!
Browse the sections below for more links in their own sub-categories.
Other Accessories Research and Image Sites
Vintage-Inspired Retail Clothing Paper Dolls, Vintage Societies, Costumed Events, etc.
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