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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 36m

Cool, thank you so much. They're 14 going on 40 so language not an issue. I'll check this out, think its on sale at the moment too.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 2h

Is it easy to get matches now - discord, etc? My kid loves Guilty Gear but I can't run Strive, so I thought Xrd might be a good bet.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 23h

And finally, a really lovely asymmetric wrap dress from Ellie Saab. This fits with what I've seen of her before - a lot of romantic, ethereal designs. Really worth checking her out if you're not familiar with her stuff. #fashionsky #fashion #ss2027 #EllieSaab

runway photo of a one shoulder, column silhouette dress, constructed with wrapped/draped tuille or chiffon. It is in peach. The fabric of the bodice sweeps in a sharp diagonal across the chest from the right shoulder to under the left arm. Here it is crossed by a large horizontal band of fabric, wrapped around the mid-section. The skirt flows from beneath this band to the floor, with a hip-height slit on the left side. It creates an interesting visual effect where the right side of the model is mostly covered, and the left arm and leg are fully exposed.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 23h

Next, two lovely outfits by Sarah Burton, now at Givenchy. They combine asymmetry and draping in a really beautiful way, while still functioning as wearable outfits. And the dress is just a beautiful piece of art, plain and simple. #fashion #fashionsky #ss2027 #givenchy

Runway photo of a fitted black dress, worn over a mens-style, oversized shirt. It is an outfit of really strong visual contrast.
The shirt is white and tailored, with a traditional menswear collar. The sleeves are high on the forearms.
The dress has an irregular cut hem, sweeping from above the knee on one side to midway down the calf on the other. It is supported by a single broad strap on the right side, with the "neckline" sweeping down to just above the left hip.

Runway photo of a close-fitting asymmetric dress.
It is in black, with very large blue, yellow and white floral prints. The waist is fitted, and the skirt falls cleanly from the hips to the hem. It is irregularly cut at the hem, above the knee on one side, ankle on the other. The strongest visual element is the bodice. It has a really dramatic draped scarf-like panel wrapped around the left shoulder and upper torso. It leaves the right shoulder exposed, with the drape extending into a knotted side detail on the outside of the left upper arm.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 23h

Further finds from Paris fashion week. First, a couple of dresses by Rafael Urquizar. There have been a lot of deconstructed pieces all week, and the simplicity of this collection really stood out to me. Plus, pockets in dresses. Need those. #fashionweek #fashion #ss2027 #parisfashionweek

Runway photo of a full length, sleeveless, grey dress. It has a sleeveless bodice with a fitted waistline, small gold ornamentation at the centre of the waist, and a bateau neckline. The skirt is very full, with a lot of extra volume, plus functional side pockets. The skirt ends in two horizontal stripes, the upper of black, and the lower (twice the size) in white.

Runway photo of a full length, red dress. It has a sleeveless bodice with a fitted waistline, small gold ornamentation at the centre of the waist, and a bateau neckline. The skirt is full, and of a slightly stiffened fabric, giving it a structural feel as it falls in a clean line to the floor. It has two functional side pockets.

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Victoria Haddock @vickyhaddock.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Luxembourgish-German actress Vicky Krieps was born #OnThisDay in 1983. She wore this Monika Buttinger designed and Royal Black Couture and Corsetry made hand-dyed coutil corset, based on an 1878 riding corset, as Empress Elisabeth of Austria in Corsage (2022). #film #costume

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Need to bring this back then. Especially for public transport.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

It's a new dress making video game. Quite popular at the moment! youtu.be/YZKhzajdu58?...

youtu.be

Dressmaker - Launch Trailer

YouTube video by Cozy Lives

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Just installed #dressmaker and I'm super excited to try it, but I won't have time until Sunday 😭

Screenshot from a video game. It shows an old fashioned dress-making salon, and is viewed from the perspective of the owner. We are sitting behind a desk with a notebook and a cup of tea, and can see a work table, dress making mannequin, and the front door.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Ball gown, Netherlands, 1760 The widest dress at Kunstmuseum den Haag! Floral motifs on silk, with lots of cool features: the skirts supported by panniers; decorative apron in silk passementerie; & lace sleeve ruffles. Strange to modern eyes, but lovely. #fashionsky #dresshistory #fashionhistory

Museum photo of a formal ball gown.
Its made of light blue silk woven with multicolored floral motifs. It is an example of a mantua, consisting of an overdress with a fitted back and a separate skirt.
This one also has a decorative apron made of silk passementerie. Lace trimmings and lace sleeve ruffles were then added around the neckline and sleeves.
The skirt is about 3 feet wider than the wearers hips on each side, making for a huge visual impact.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I'm a mod on a subreddit over there. It is a real drain on me. Likely going to chuck it in. I like supporting my interest, but its increasingly unpleasant (and the reddit owners are making it more and more difficult to run).

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Girl's dress, 1750, Kunstmuseum den Haag I love this. Nearly 300 years old, and the green silk is as vibrant as ever. What a startlingly beautiful thing this must have been back then, and for quite a young (12-14) person too. #fashionsky #dresshistory #fashionhistory #historicalfashion

Museum photo of a rococo (maybe?) style girls dress, primarily in green silk. It has a close fitted bodice, with a very broad scoop neckline. Beneath this, covering the upper chest, is a white fichu. The sleeves are three quarter length, with lace trimming at the ends. The waist is tight and decorated with some 15 or so horizontal bands of fabric in various pastel colours.
There is a small peplum over the hips in the same green silk, and the skirt below this is full length, enlarged considerably at the hips with some underlying structure, and has deep pleats at the top, allowing it to hang very nicely.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Tailored suit, Stella McCartney, Paris S/S 2027 Struggling to find much this fashion week. But I love the relaxed fit & softness (fabric, cut, colour) of this suit. The drawstrings are a cute detail that add a nice subtle shaping to the jacket. Cool design. #fashionsky #fashionweek #paris #ss2027

Runway photo of an oversized contemporary tailored suit in blush pink. The jacket is single breasted with a single button, and has a cinched (drawstring) waist detail, flap pockets at the hips and a welt chest pocket. The trousers are loose cut with a soft crease, and fall over the top of the shoes. Its complemented by a simple shirt with a soft collar beneath the jacket. Looks very comfortable.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

All of that is bad, but i don't even enjoy the gameplay. I've been playing the series since sf2 came out, and I've now checked out. There's other stuff to play.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I do vote, but I find it difficult to motivate myself to do so. Voting for people I despise to keep out people I despise even more is not a great position.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Medjools are a fantastic snack all on their own - but to be fair I will eat any and all fruit, all day long.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I was absolutely gutted when I moved here and realised how your elections work. I miss PR!

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Mantua court dress, 1747 I found another haul of old dresses, so lets go! You may notice that the hips are slightly accentuated - a subtle touch, I'm sure you'll agree 😁 The bodice itself is quite beautiful, with the neckline ruffles a lovely touch. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory

Museum photo of a court dress in pale yellow and white silk. It has chinoiserie embroidery throughout, a pointed stomacher, and a square cut neckline trimmed with ruffles. The most obvious visual feature is the extremely enlarged side hips, extending a good 70cm or so from the bodice to the right and left. These enlarge the skirt considerably and are likely supported by hoops and panniers.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

That is the SF6 way though, right? It's kind of impressive they've found a whole new way to make blocking bad.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This is a hell of an investigation. Some very unsettling and possibly triggering stuff is referred to in some of the court filings and reporting (re SA), so bear that in mind.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I work in public health and my god I really wish we had people who cared in charge.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Casual outfit, Alessandro Enriquez, Milan S/S 2027 The whole collection is outstanding (link in alt text), but I have absolutely fallen in love with this outfit. The Breton shirt pairs so well with that sunshine yellow skirt - its cheerful, romantic, maximalist. Love it. #fashion #ss2027 #milan

Link to full collection:
https://uk.fashionnetwork.com/galeries/photos/Alessandro-Enriquez,76599.html

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A photo of a model wearing an outfit from a new collection. She is wearing a Breton t-shirt, with broad white and black horizontal stripes, a red circle collar, and the word 'DIVINO' printed in gold lettering.
This is paired with a high-waisted, mid-length A-line skirt. Its in sunshine yellow, fading to orange at the bottom. Its paired with a yellow belt, and has images of clouds, sunshine and classical looking structures in the print.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Oh good points. Especially the design of this. Its so extra but also so understated. I really love it!

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Evening dress, Christian Lacroix, France, 1987 It still counts as fashion history, ok? 39 years ago is definitely history 😄 Anyway, I love this. Big hat, big skirt, big embroidery. You can't go wrong. #fashionsky #dresshistory #HouseofPatou #fashion #fashionhistory

Museum photo of a short gray silk dress with black embroidered skirt, white ruffled bodice, and black satin straps tied in bows at the top. The skirt is extremely full and seemed to have layers of petticoats.

The waistline is just below the bust, and is accentuated by a light green silk belt, with a chunky flat textured buckle in the same colour.

It is worn with an oversized straw hat with square crown and very wide brim, which has a pink silk rose and green petals at the front.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Sticking an unruly child in there would definitely complete the look 😁

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hooded midi-dress, Colleen Allen, NY S/S 2027 I nearly passed this by, but then the block of vivid blue caught my eye. The line of the dress is fairly simple, but then the high collar, puffed sleeves, and hood combine for a really dramatic effect. Interesting. #fashionsky #fashion #dress #ss2027

Image from a fashion photo shoot, showing a model wearing a bright blue midi dress with a sort of A-line silhouette. It has voluminous long sleeves, a high neckline, and a matching hood that covers the back of the head. Its paired with what looks like an oversized blue shoulder bag, in the same fabric, and black pointed-toe heels.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Sheath dress, Mithridate, London S/S 2027 I'm up and down on modern fashion, but there's been some interesting stuff this season. I think this designer has been playing #SilentHill - its giving Pyramid Head vibes! But the dress itself is a lovely feathered thing. #fashionsky #fashion #dress

A catwalk photo of a model wearing a strapless sheath/column dress, in a pale cream colour, paired with black tights and white heels. The dress is narrow at the bust, with flared hips, and narrowing again to the hemline at mid-calf. It is textured all over with individual 3D feathers (synthetic) in cream, pale blue, and accents of yellow.
The look is completed with a pyramid shaped headpiece in white gauze, which obscures the model's face.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

These are fabulous dresses! The butterfly effect one is absolutely beautiful.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Still surprising to me that this is my social media output. I did not see that coming a few years ago 😄 But it really is hard to beat a beautiful dress.

Screenshot of an instagram page, showing 8 different dress from various periods.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Silk draped dress, Torimaru, England, 1976 A dress that flows like a river. The fabric seems to spill from the halter neck, sweeping down the body, then splitting in the skirt, before sweeping back up behind the figure to form the hood. Wonderful. #fashionsky #dresshistory #fashionhistory #fashion

Museum photo of a mannequin wearing a cream coloured halter neck drape dress. The fabric of the dress seems to flow from the halter neck, which crosses over at the throat, flowing down the body. As its silk it clings, while retaining a flow due to the volume of fabric. The dress splits in front, at the mid leg, which each side sweeping backwards to form what would be a train. However, the train is lifted up, forming a cape and hood.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Crazy. I guess they're planning to fire a lot of people / make conditions worse? I'm surprised they can do all that though. But I probably shouldn't be these days.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This is one of my favourite events of the year. Cool people speedrunning awesome games for a great cause, ALL WEEK LONG! Honestly, check it out if you have some time to spare, and consider donating. #flamefatales #gdq #speedrun

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

There's definitely something captivating to it - people remember it all these years later, despite it being pretty bad.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The artwork and lore were all over our local gaming magazines before it came out. I was so excited for it. But after renting the game for a weekend, I'd definitely had enough!

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Silk suit, Arnold Scaasi, USA, 1968 I really like this. Lovely colour, and the short, high-cut jacket looks really cool, especially sitting on top of that broad waist band. The skirt has a really nice flow to it too. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #fashion

Museum photo of a silk dress in coral colour, with a turquoise bodice just visible beneath. The dress consists in a loose, straight-cut skirt (to the knee), with a high broad waistband, and a beaded lattice pattern (also coral) over a turquoise bodice). It has extensive beading at the collar.
Its paired with a short coral coloured jacket with 3/4 length sleeves, and further beading at the cuffs. This has 4 covered buttons down the centre.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Worlds colliding. My partner was a professional contemporary dancer - so it was very interesting to see Isadora Duncan in there! Thanks so much for the links.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I'm not familiar with Fortuny! What I'm learning about this stuff is totally chaotic. I'll have a look though. Thanks 🙂

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Close up of the pleated fabric of the bodice. Apparently she generally did the pleating by hand. Extraordinary work. #fashionsky #dresshistory #fashionhistory #costume

Close up of the bodice of the dress in the linked post.
Shows panels of diagonally interlocking bands of pleated jersey fabric, in white, pink and lavender.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Evening dress, Madame Grès, Paris, 1962 A repost of my favourite dress. The wrap of the bodice and its soft colours are intricate, but guide the eye rather than creating visual noise. The skirt's folds are so soft they seem to fall like rain. Incredible. #fashionsky #dresshistory #fashionhistory

Museum photo of a full-length, sleeveless, Grecian-inspired, asymmetrical evening dress in pink, white and lavender. The fabric is silk jersey. The bodice is supported at the left shoulder only, and it is comprised of bands of different coloured, pleated fabric (about 10cm wide) that interlock with each other in a diagonal criss-cross down the bodice. These flow into the skirt folds, which continue the colour of each band down the length of the skirt.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I think this is the most interesting thing they've done since AKI. He looks awesome.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Silk plain weave dress, Madeleine Chéruit, Paris, 1927 A big jump forward, both in terms of time and fashion from the previous dress I posted. This now feels very modern, even though its almost 100 years old! Beautiful dress. #fashionsky #dresshistory #fashionhistory

Museum photo of a sheer black silk dress. The skirt is knee length and lightly flared (sort of A-line). It has long narrow sleeves, and a deep V-neck, almost to the navel. Beneath is a very pale gold, unadorned top. The dress has small black sequins throughout.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I think this is what its like to feel old. The bulk of these games have just blurred into each other.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Day ensemble, Boston, USA, 1906 Apparently this was made by a Miss Mary Perdew, and donated to the MFA in Boston. The fit of the waist seems just so, and the shape of the neckline and collar are really interesting. Lovely design. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #historicalfashion

Pinkish red wool dress, full length, with full length fitted sleeves.
The waistline is slightly high and drawn in for a snug fit. The skirt flares out somewhat, with gentle folds, some nice textured geometric patterns in the same colour and fabric, and a slight trail behind.
The bodice is interesting. The same patterning on the front of the chest and shoulders, and two large tassels hanging from either side of the breast. The neckline is slightly square-cut, with a lighter coloured fabric framing the two vertical sides.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I started playing tekken just this year. It's a lot of fun at my level (which is that of someone who has never got out of pools in their life). At high level I think it's quite a different game, but I've had a good time. It is super explosive - about the same as SF6. Two mistakes can see you dead.

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Alan 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @bows4crows.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Dead on. If you're going down that stupid rabbit hole, chances are you're an idiot across multiple domains.

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