Victoria Haddock

The Life of Eva Perón: First Lady, Activist, Actress and Philanthropist is out now. pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Life-of-Ev…

Polish-born painter Tamara de Lempicka was born #OnThisDay in 1898. Her 1927-30 portrait "Jeune fille en vert" features a Bright Young Thing in a draped green dress similar in style to this 1930 Patou green silk crêpe evening dress. @deyoungmuseum @CentrePompidou #fashionhistory

French fashion designer Christian Lacroix was born #OnThisDay in 1951. He designed this coral satin wedding dress with a draped bodice embellished with silver lace embroidered appliqués and black satin ties for his A/W 1997-98 collection. @PalaisGalliera #fashionhistory

American photographer Richard Avedon was born #OnThisDay in 1923. He photographed First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy with John F. Kennedy Jr. in a 1961 sitting in Palm Beach, Florida. Jacqueline wore a Givenchy ivory silk dress embroidered with daisies. @JFKLibrary #fashionhistory

This 1950s petticoat is just one of 100 never‑before‑displayed pieces now on show at the M&S Archive in Leeds, as we celebrate 100 years of M&S Fashion. Visit our website for opening hours, then pop in and see us!

French actress, singer, and fashion model Léonie Marie Julie Bathiat, known professionally as Arletty, was born #OnThisDay in 1898. She was photographed by George Hoyningen-Huene wearing Schiaparelli's Spring 1939 woolen Harlequin coat. @metmuseum collection. #fashionhistory

This week's #ThirtiesThursday garment is this pale blue silk dress and orange bolero evening ensemble designed by Jeanne Havet in c. 1932 for Maisons Agnès-Drecoll. The Chinoiserie embellishment highlights the synthesis of East and West in 30s fashion. @metmuseum #fashionhistory

German model, actress and artist Veruschka was born #OnThisDay in 1939. She was photographed by Irving Penn in 1967 wearing Grès' sculptural "Turandot" evening gown made from three staggered full circle layers of black silk faille. @museumatFIT collection. #fashionhistory

First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a tour of the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery for the spouses of Nordic leaders #OnThisDay in 2016. She wore an Oscar de la Renta sleeveless dress made of cloque fabric in a black and white Catalan paint-like print. @ObamaFoundation #fashionhistory

Dame Daphne du Maurier was born #OnThisDay in 1907. Her novel Frenchman's Creek was adapted for the screen in 1944, in which Joan Fontaine wore this Raoul Pene Du Bois designed polonaise with handpainted silver striping as Dona St. Columb. @JuliensAuctions #readmorewomen #costume

This week's #TwentiesTuesday garment is this sheer navy blue silk chiffon dress with a tiered skirt, that is embellished with beaded floral motifs. Dating to c. 1923, the maker is unknown but the dress is believed to have been made in America. @philamuseumart #fashionhistory

Award-winning American actress Katharine Hepburn was born #OnThisDay in 1907. She was photographed in the 1940s wearing this sheer white silk sari with gold lamé bands embellished with purple and green floral brocade. Sold by @AugustaAuction. #fashionhistory

Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dali was born #OnThisDay in 1904. He collaborated with Dior to create the futuristic Costume of the year 2045, consisting of a blue silk jersey dress and red crutch, that was presented at a Brazil fashion show in 1950. @maspmuseu #fashionhistory

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani was born #OnThisDay in 1932. He designed this white tulle gown with organza ruffles, embellished throughout with pearls and beads, for Audrey Hepburn in 1969. She famously wore it to the Bal Proust costume ball in 1971. #fashionhistory

Italian fashion designer and businesswoman Miuccia Prada was born #OnThisDay in 1949. She designed this black tec satin gown with a wide pleated train and black Chantilly lace draped cape that was worn by Prada Ambassador Sadie Sink to attend the 2025 MET Gala. #fashionhistory

Canadian supermodel Linda Evangelista was born #OnThisDay in 1965. She modelled this Gianni Versace gold pleated tinsel lamè gown with thigh-high slit and pink metallic leather shoulder strap, featuring the Medusa medallion, on the A/W 1994 catwalk. @TimelessVixen #fashionhistory

Catherine, Princess of Wales, hosted a post-coronation garden party at Buckingham Palace #OnThisDay in 2023. She rewore a powder blue Elie Saab pussy bow blouse and matching tulle skirt embroidered with polka dots that she accessorised with a Philip Treacy hat. #fashionhistory

British actress and politician Glenda Jackson was born #OnThisDay in 1936. She wore this Margaret Furse designed Tudor costume, consisting of a peach silk skirt and bodice with embroidered blouse as Queen Elizabeth I in Mary, Queen of Scots (1971). @JuliensAuctions #film #costume

Sir David Attenborough turns 100 today 🎉💯 A champion for planet earth, guiding us through jungles, oceans and other wonders of our planet. 🌍 #HappyBirthdayDavidAttenborough

Indian fashion designer Rohit Bal was born #OnThisDay in 1961. For his Summer/Resort 2019 Kashmir-inspired ‘Guldastah’ collection, he designed this cream Anarkali style coat with a gold mandarin collar and gold floral embroidery. #fashionhistory

Michelle and I can’t wait for you to visit the Obama Presidential Center! Starting on June 19, the Center will be open to the public, and you’ll be able to check out the Museum along with public spaces like a new branch of the Chicago Public Library with a reading room, a two-acre playground, a fruit and vegetable garden, and more. Tickets available at tickets.obama.org.