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1. 'The New Dresses': A Look at How Mantuamaking Became Established in Scotland.

Author

Sanderson, Elizabeth

Subjects
CLOTHING industry, WOMEN'S history, WOMEN'S clothing, TAILORING, DRESSMAKING, FASHION history, HISTORY
Abstract

The article discusses the establishment of dressmaking in Scotland at the end of seventeenth century. It highlights the conflict between men and women tailors and mantuamakers. An argument regarding paying to the Tailor's Incorporation and the evidence of the conflict is presented. The author concludes that women's involvement in clothing construction plays a significant role in women's history.

Published
2001
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2. Go Local, Look Global.

Subjects
KILTS, DRESSMAKING, SKIRTS, FASHION designers
Abstract

The article offers information on the kilt collection of fashion designer Christopher Kane. It mentions that Kane sourced a bespoke kiltmaker on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland for making kilts for her fall collection of 2010. It informs that kane prepared many plain women's kilts which were chopped off to hit mid-thigh. It reveals that each kilt is made from four yards of wool with pleats individually chalked out. It mentions that designer's kilts were made available in stores in July 2010.

Published
2010

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