Russian royalty fashion

Maria Feodorovna is portrayed in full Russian court dress based on a 1900 photo in this Vizel portrait.

Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich with in his costume for the 1903 grand ball

Traditional costumes of boyars, Russian medieval aristocrats. 16th century, modern replica.In Medieval Russia, the Boyars represented an aristocratic tier of society as well as a powerful group with...

“This #frockingfabulous court dress was worn by a lady-in-waiting to the Romanovs in St Petersburg. Made by Olga Bulbenkova. Via the Hermitage. Callot Soeurs serve the #frockingfabulous drama and drape, c.1911. Via the Met. #fashionhistory”

Portrait of Maria Feodorovna, Empress of Russia; full-length in frontal view, standing, wearing a yellow ermine-trimmed cloak over a low-cut silk dress, wearing a crown and the Chain of the Order of St Andrew, pearl and diamond necklaces around her neck and upper chest. 1883 Chromolithograph

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Empress Alexandra Feodorovna in 1907. Colorized by: https://klimbim2014.wordpress.com/

These portrait photographs of Russia’s ruling Romanovs were taken in 1903 at the Winter Palace in majestic. St. Petersburg. Knowing what was to follow, the venue was apposite. St Petersburg is the city Christopher Hitchens called “an apparent temple of civilization: the polished window between Russia and Europe… the scene of near-continuous murder, massacre, … Continue reading "Photographs of The Romanovs’ Final Ball In Color, St Petersburg, Russia 1903"

Ladies in the "Blazon Room" of the Winter Palace, by Adolphe Ladurner, 1838. (Detail of below.)Ladies in the "Blazon Room" of the Winter Palace, by Adolphe Ladurner, 1838.Unknown lady (Anna Alexeievna