Kendra

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Kendra has been a fixture in the online costuming world since the late 1990s. Her website, Démodé Couture, is one of the most well-known online resources for historical costumers. In the summer of 2014, she published a book on 18th-century wig and hair styling. Kendra is a librarian at a university, specializing in history and fashion. She’s also an academic, with several articles on fashion history published in research journals.

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WCW: Joan Allen

By Kendra on June 15, 2022

I miss seeing Joan Allen in my frock flicks. She hasn't been in one since 2009's Georgia O'Keefe, and in fact doesn't seem to have done any credited... Read more →

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Historical Costume Movie/TV Trailers: June Edition

By Kendra on June 10, 2022

We’re always trying to track what historical costume movies and TV shows are coming up. I always feel like we’ve Just Posted one of these, and... Read more →

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WCW: Janet McTeer

By Kendra on June 8, 2022

English actress Janet McTeer has been around a lot longer, and done more frock flicks, than I realized! She's often elegant, always emotive, and... Read more →

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WCW: Toni Collette

By Kendra on June 1, 2022

I have loved Australian actress Toni Collette ever since one of the most important of movies was released way back in 1994: That's right,... Read more →

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Patreon Post Unlocked: Marie Antoinette (1938)

By Kendra on May 27, 2022

How the hell does a historical costume-focused blog review the film Marie Antoinette (1938)? Adrian designed between 2,500-4,000 costumes for 150... Read more →

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WCW: Cherie Lunghi

By Kendra on May 25, 2022

Honestly, I love English actress Cherie Lunghi for her emotionally resonant performance as governess Laura Testvalley in The Buccaneers, but that's... Read more →

Man Candy Monday25

MCM: Djimon Hounsou

By Kendra on May 23, 2022

Djimon Hounsou is an immensely talented actor who is originally from Benin but now lives and works in the U.S.. Seeing him pop up in The King's Man... Read more →

Throwback Thursday

TBT: Royal Affairs in Versailles, Part 2

By Kendra on May 19, 2022

Let's pick back up 1954’s Royal Affairs in Versailles with part two of this episodic look at French history. This time, we go from Louis XV to... Read more →

2018 Marie Antoinette The Trial of a Queen

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Marie Antoinette: The Trial of a Queen (2018)

By Kendra on May 17, 2022

As previously mentioned, I'm spending some time in Paris, so expect a whole lot of French content from Kendra! I was excited to check out whether I'd... Read more →

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TBT: Royal Affairs in Versailles, Part 1

By Kendra on May 12, 2022

I've wanted to watch 1954's Royal Affairs in Versailles (Si Versailles M'était Conté) for years because it features so many key figures from French... Read more →