Clothing/Costumes/Historical/20th Century

Resources:

  • Premier Designs Historical Clothing
    Designs historic garments, specializing in designs from Victorian to the 1920's, for women and men. Provides online catalog and ordering for USA and worldwide. (Van Buren, Ohio, USA)
  • The Kriegsmarine Outfitter
    Mail order shop for reproductions of World War II German Navy uniforms (Kriegsmarine), with a special focus on the Unterseebootwaffe, or U-Boat arm.
  • Top Pots
    World War II reproduction and restoration helmet service. Specializing in Infantry and Airborne helmets. (Provo, Utah, USA)
  • Unique Designs by Donna
    Offers tailored 50s attire, including poodle skirts, saddle shoes and bobbie socks. (Reno, Nevada, USA)
  • Holley Gene Leffler Costume Design
    Custom-made late-Victorian and Edwardian ensembles; men's and women's. Patterns, book, links and honors, docent presentations, prices, contact information. (Ventura, California, USA)
  • Tarawa to Okinawa
    Makers of reproduction WWII uniforms, insignia, equipment, and resource books. Specializing in British Airborne, Commando, SAS and USMC. [Flash, music] (Burbank, California, USA)
  • Suavecito's
    Retail, wholesale and rentals of classic styled zoot suits, tuxedos, and pants, along with other Latino fashions, accessories and shoes, streetwear, clubwear and loungewear. (Denver, Colorado, USA)
  • Vintage Fashions by Buttons
    Reproduced handmade fashions from the past. Collection of images and patterns ranging from "cloches" and "snoods" of the 1920s and 1930s, to hairstyles of the 1940s, to "Jackie O." styles and bell bottoms of the 1960s.
  • AEF Supply
    Offers reproductions of American war uniforms and equipment for reenacting and living history. (Norwich, Connecticut, USA)
  • Raspberry Beret
    Women's dresses and outerwear inspired by the Titanic-era, 1920s, and 1930s; Renaissance too. Plus sizes also available. Online catalog with images and sizing charts.(Sebastopol, California, USA)
  • Zootsuitstore.com
    Specializing in making, selling, and renting authentic 1930s and 1940s swing era style zoot suits and accessories. (San Francisco, California, USA)
  • La Petite Trousseau
    Custom Edwardian women's and girls' dresses; earlier periods upon request. Reproduction Titanic movie garments a specialty. Bridal section, holiday costumes, and heirloom textile recycling with provenance. (Elkmont, Alabama, USA) [Graphic intensive]
  • El Pachuco
    Complete tailor made zoot suits and accessories. (Fullerton, California, USA)
  • Flapper Costumes .com
    Offers 1920s style flapper dresses; regular and plus sizes. Online catalog with images, sizing chart, and FAQ. (Mankato, Minnesota, USA)