The history of accessories
How a purse on a belt, a ribbon in the hair and a simple clasp gradually became fashion objects in their own right. We trace their path through the ages without invented dates.
Articles
Articles
This is where you'll find the themes that make up the magazine and a catalogue of standalone articles. We look at accessories from several angles: as objects with a long history, as images in art, as the work of a craftsperson and as things that can be cared for and handed down. Choose the theme you'd most like to start with.
A watch strap, a worn wallet, a silk scarf in a chest of drawers: each of these small things has a biography. It's just that nobody wrote it down.
How we choose topics: an accessory makes it into the magazine if it has a traceable history, a notable place in dress or art, and a construction worth explaining. We do not write reviews, compare labels or advise on what to buy.
The magazine's themes
Six themes around which our features are built.
Accessories in painting and photography
A glove in the hand in a formal portrait, an umbrella in a street photograph, a bag on a heroine's arm on screen: in an image, an object works as a clue for the viewer.
Craft and materials
Leather dressing, hand stitching, weaving, casting and chasing of fittings. We explain how craftspeople made accessories and why handwork can be recognised at a glance.
Care and repair
Re-gluing an edge, replacing a lining, cleaning metal without harming the leather: careful maintenance extends an object's life. We explain the general principles, without promoting products.
Headbands & hats (in Russian)
Vintage and the family wardrobe
A mother's handbag, a grandfather's belt, a grandmother's headscarf: things from the family wardrobe hold memories of people and of their time. We suggest how to ask about them and describe them.
History of bags (in Russian)
Authorship and trade marks
What the law protects when it comes to a mark, why a copy of someone else's mark is called counterfeit, and how to research the history of a fashion label from open sources.
Copies & the law (in Russian)
Catalogue of articles for English-speaking readers
This is the home of standalone articles that the editors write specially for the English edition of the magazine. We choose subjects close to our English-speaking readers, from heirlooms in the family wardrobe to the story of traditional crafts, and write each one from scratch.
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What the editors are preparing
- From reticule to satchel: how the things we carry in our hands have changed
- Bonnets, boaters and flat caps: what headwear said about its wearer
- Hallmarks and maker's marks: how to read the small print on old metal
- Mending, not discarding: the long tradition of repairing leather and textiles
Editorial rules
- Articles in this catalogue are written separately for each language version and are not translations.
- Some articles link to third-party websites, including gaming services; we do not control their content, prices or terms.
- We do not sell goods or publish advertising for shops and brands, rankings, prices or reviews.
Read next
- Collections
Three reading routes: what we carry in our hands, what we wear on our heads, authorship and authenticity.
- History
Accessories through the ages: from the belt pouch to the shoulder bag, the Paris Convention of 1883 and the day established by WIPO in 2000.
- Analysis
What a leather bag is made of, and how leather, suede, cotton, silk, metal and plastic change over the years.
- People
Designer, leatherworker, milliner, jeweller, textile conservator and costume curator: the roles that keep the culture of accessories alive.
- Archive
The magazine's table of contents and the story of what happened to this domain's old addresses.
Sources
- Encyclopaedic sources on the history of costume
- Civil Code of the Russian Federation (Articles 1477, 1515)
Articles of law and the dates of international agreements are cited from open official texts; laws change, so always check the version currently in force. Confirm announcements of exhibitions, fairs and talks with the organisers.