Fashion in the Holy See: Papal Vestments and the Swiss Guard Uniform
How the Swiss Guard uniform and papal vestments combine history, craft and colour in Vatican City.
Fashion in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Traditional Dress and Embroidery
Velvet vests, bead-trimmed zubun dresses and UNESCO-listed Zmijanje embroidery show the handwork behind Bosnian and Herzegovinian dress.
Fashion in Liechtenstein: Traditional Headdresses and Costume Identity
A 2022 exhibition in Vaduz explored how traditional headdresses shape identity and still inspire contemporary fashion.
Fashion in San Marino: The Ceremonial Uniforms
San Marino’s ceremonial guards wear red and green, dark blue and gold, and medieval dress, each with...
Read MoreFashion in Monaco: Grace Kelly, the Kelly Bag and Monte-Carlo Fashion Week
Monaco’s fashion story spans Princess Grace and her famous Hermes bag, a sustainability-focused fashion week and a...
Read MoreFashion in Estonia: The Haapsalu Shawl and Fine Lace Knitting
Estonia’s Haapsalu shawl, a gossamer knitted lace piece from a seaside spa town, is a showcase for...
Read MoreFashion in Latvia: Folk Costume, Woven Sashes and Textile Design
Latvian folk costume, the Lielvārde sash and the Song and Dance Festival keep regional textile traditions alive.
Fashion in Lithuania: National Costume, Linen and Woven Sashes
Lithuanian national costume is handmade in linen and wool, with woven sashes and regional colours of red,...
Read MoreFashion in Malta: The Story of Maltese Lace
Maltese bobbin lace, worked in ecru silk with its signature Maltese cross, travelled from convents in Mdina...
Read MoreFashion in Norway: The Bunad and Norwegian Dress Traditions
The bunad, Norway’s regional festive dress with silver jewellery and detailed embroidery, is worn proudly on 17...
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