GILDED AGE FASHION with Elizabeth L. Block

 

Gilded Age Fashion: More than 50 Iconic Looks and the Stories Behind Them by Elizabeth Block

 

Gilded Age Fashion: More than 50 Iconic Looks and the Stories Behind Them

by Elizabeth Block (Author)  Format: Hardcover

 

Transport yourself to the glamour of elite American society in the 1870s–90s. 

 

Showcasing stunning gowns from the late 19th century designed by founders of couture, Gilded Age Fashion draws from the finest museum collections to tell the story of an era defined by opulence, when families like the Vanderbilts, Astors, and Rockefellers dressed exquisitely for the grandest events on both sides of the Atlantic. 

 

Author Elizabeth Block details the social customs that guided the sartorial choices of the fabulously wealthy. Each sumptuous gown featured tells a story about its creator and the woman who wore it, and the opulent balls, opera nights, charity benefits, and society weddings she might have attended. Gilded Age Fashion opens a dazzling window into America's most extravagant age.

 

Fifty exquisite gowns: The finest couture of the era drawn from renowned museum collections, led by the legendary House of Worth

 

Rich social history: Author Elizabeth Block brings the etiquette, customs, and personal narratives of Gilded Age society vividly to life

 

Beautifully organized: Three illustrated sections organized by the times of day when the clothing was worn

 

Perfect for history and fashion lovers: Essential reading for fans of the HBO series The Gilded Age, costume history and period drama enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by this glittering era

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O'Connell's Clothing Store

https://oconnellsclothing.com/

O'Connell's Clothing is an iconic, family-owned traditional clothier established in 1959 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York. Widely revered in traditional menswear communities, the shop is famous for keeping the "Ivy Style" and classic American "trad" aesthetic alive with zero compromise on period-correct tailoring.

Specialty Categories & Inventory

O'Connell's maintains an exceptionally vast inventory of high-quality garments primarily sourced from the USA, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Their hallmark offerings include:

• Shetland Sweaters: Famous for an extensive array of authentic, vibrant colors and high-quality wool imported directly from Scotland.
• Natural Shoulder Blazers & Suits: Rare, time-honored three-button sack suits and worsted wool blazers crafted without heavy shoulder padding.
• Unlined OCBDs: Classic Oxford Cloth Button-Down shirts prized for their unlined and unfused collars that create the perfect historic collar "roll".
• Premium Outerwear: Authoritative stockist of heritage brands like Barbour, Baracuta, and Chrysalis field coats.
• Fine Trousers: Known for precise in-house tailoring on exceptional fabrics, ranging from military-grade army drill to heavy wool flannel and corduroy.

Where to Buy

• Official Storefront: You can explore their full catalog online through the O'Connell's Clothing Official Website.
• Flagship Brick-and-Mortar: If you are near Western New York, you can shop their tightly packed, legendary racks in person on Main Street in Buffalo.

 

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Prince Harry may cancel UK family visit after being refused police protection

Prince Harry is reconsidering his upcoming trip to the UK with Meghan Markle and their children after his request for taxpayer-funded police protection was rejected.

The family had planned a five-day visit to Britain in early July 2026 to attend events marking the "One Year to Go" countdown for the Invictus Games in Birmingham. They were also scheduled to stay at a royal residence as guests of King Charles III. However, the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC) denied his application for state security during the trip.

 

Key Details of the Security Dispute

• The Denial: RAVEC informed Prince Harry that his application for a state security package was denied shortly after details of the family trip were made public.
• The Core Conflict: The Duke of Sussex has stated that he feels it is unsafe to bring his family to the UK without armed police protection. While the family would be safe inside royal residences, they will not receive taxpayer-funded protection when moving around Britain.
• Private Security Limitations: A source close to the Sussexes stated that their private security team identified serious safety concerns. Private teams cannot replicate state-level protection or access local intelligence.
• Potential Compromise: Insiders report that Prince Harry is currently looking at alternatives, which include flying his family into the UK for just a single day instead of five.
• Legal Context: This dispute follows a string of legal defeats for the Duke. He previously lost a high-profile Court of Appeal challenge to fully reinstate his automatic, taxpayer-funded security, which was downgraded to a "case-by-case" basis after he stepped down as a working royal in 2020

 

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