Past Blast Fashion

Aaliyah’s One in a Million era was pure visual language: cool, controlled and effortlessly futuristic. Revisit the photo-session mood that helped define her style.

Tiny Bubbles brings back the simple joy of puzzle night with vivid underwater artwork, wooden construction and specially shaped whimsy pieces hidden throughout.

Long before Mickey Mouse, Dutch fishermen were already wearing wide regional trousers that look surprisingly close to the cartoon icon’s famous silhouette.

At the Academy Museum, conservators custom-build a mannequin for Marilyn Monroe’s historic dresses, shaping support around each fragile garment so its silhouette reads beautifully without added stress.

A 1967 British Pathé fashion film spotlights Swinging Sixties footwear at its most psychedelic, with knee-high boots, patterned tights, bold prints and mod styling. From daytime shoes to evening looks, the archive footage shows how Flower Power pushed color, texture and attitude below the knee, turning shoes into the star of the outfit.

A newly acquired 18th‑century silk‑covered heeled shoe receives conservation care from Historic Royal Palaces.