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monarchies-of-the-world:

One of the more notable of Crown Princess Mary’s wardrobe malfunctions. There has also been some hats that have flown off and a few see-through outfits. 

Literally her heel got stuck in a crack. 

Awwh! When her hat flew off, I loved that she laughed about it! Proves she’s just a normal like us! :) Oh, word cannot explain how much I love this woman. - Cece

Never did and will never mind :)

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omgthatdress:

Sombrado Lace Handkerchief

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

“The cutwork appliqué work, known as sombrado technique, worked on this scarf is very specific to the Philippines. Giving the appearance of lace, it is very labor-intensive and highly detailed technique that involves stitching down the fragile cutwork onto the equally fragile pineapple cloth. Because of the degree of difficulty and time involved, it is used on high quality pineapple cloth accessories and garments.”

omgthatdress:

Carrickamoss Lace Collar

1890

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

This is a good example of traditional Irish cutwork lace, known as Carrickmacross, with traditional Irish motifs incorporated into the design. Carrickmacross lace was often made at home as a craft rather than in professional ateliers, but nevertheless has an appealing quality.

omgthatdress:

Belgian Lace Fichu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

omgthatdress:

Shawl

1925

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

“This shawl captures the opulence and decorativeness of the Art Deco period. Interest is added to the graceful pattern by the motifs encroaching upon the mesh central field, adding movement and vitality to the appearance. Perhaps what makes this garment even more special is its remarkable condition, for metallic lace is often tarnished.”

omgthatdress:

Irish Crochet Lace Set

1850

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

“The varieties of plant forms and flowers represented, their naturalism and the three-dimensionality set this extraordinary example of Irish crochet lace apart from the more static designs of later examples.”

omgthatdress:

Italian Lace Collar

1890

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

“Collars this size have a strong presence and this scale is a good vehicle for large and dramatic lace designs such as this one. Notable in the design are the realistic depictions of four different flower varieties, including iris and tulips and the significant variation of grounds in the floral motifs which heightens the visual interest.”

• Laces composed of premade tapes such as this one were a less expensive version of their bobbin or needle-made counterparts, in this case Milanese type.