Evening dress, House of Worth, France, 1900 Look, this is a masterpiece. No other way to put it. The metalwork effect of the black velvet on ivory satin is one of the most beautiful design elements I've ever seen on a dress. I am in awe of this. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #TheMet

Living under capitalism is terrible, because I'm working right now when I could be just playing Guilty Gear instead.

Coat by Takashimaya, Japan, 1900 A long time since I've posted anything Japanese. This is a beautiful coat. The detail of the peacock is incredible - more pictures attached in the linked post. Always a fan of these very large sleeve ends too. 1/2 #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #TheMet

Real treat to see high level Dragon Ball FighterZ again. ASW has put on a fantastic invitational tournament in California, moving into top 4 shortly. www.twitch.tv/dragonballfi...

Riding habit, T Miller & Sons, NY USA, 1900 This is a nice one. The fabric looks heavy, but both jacket and skirt have an absolutely perfect cut. The curved line of the centre front of the jacket down through the hem is really pleasing to the eye. #fashionhistory #fashionsky #dresshistory #TheMet

Bathing suit, Wanamaker's Dept Store, Pennsylvania USA, 1900 I love this style! Modern bathing suits are obviously more practical, but there's just something so lovely about these turn of the century ones. Floppy peter pan collars really make everything better. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #TheMet

#Ootd is this 1954 Dior Nuit D'Aout (August Night). @metmuseum notes that this dress is reminiscent of the robe a la polonaise (a 1770-80s dress style where the skirts are looped up to create three sections to reveal the underskirt). Likewise, the silk's pattern is inspired by rococo designs.

Absolutely incredible. My friend Paul is a good account to follow if you're interested in this kind of thing and don't mind an awful lot of cursing 😄

Beachwear, France, 1900 This is lovely, especially the bonnet. Apparently these were not necessarily meant for swimming in - just for wearing at the beach. Corsetry and stockings may still have been expected for modesty. Fun outfit anyhow. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #TheMet

Gotta share a very silly fanfic mini-series my kid has made, using Enhypen photocards on sticks for actors. I am confident this will be the most unusual thing you see today, unless you pay attention to politics. #kpop #enhypen youtube.com/playlist?lis...

I have been pretty burnt out on #StreetFighter in recent months, but Ingrid looks really interesting. Trailer is the usually nonsense, but she looks like she might be extremely weird and fun. youtu.be/ysuw_40tnv4?...

Athletic ensemble, USA, 1900 I absolutely love these turn of the century fitness outfits (and the similarly styled swimming suits). The overall cut of this one is really lovely, and it looks so wearable. I could easily see myself doing yoga in it! #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #TheMet

Another meditation - this one focusing on noticing how restless our minds are, without judgment. I'd welcome any comments or thoughts on this! #meditation #yoga #chakra #relaxation Alt links: RSS: rss.com/podcasts/med... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... open.spotify.com/episode/3y5f...

Ball gown, France, 1898 Simple, timeless ball gown here. Super elegant, with the sequins (?) really lifting the black silk. A lovely dress, but I always worry about trails getting dirty and damaged! #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #theMet

If you're in the market for a really fun, interesting retrospective of a niche fighting game you've probably never heard of, you're in luck. This is a really awesome piece of work from @thorgisarcade.bsky.social youtu.be/mh2T2zrAkLs?...

No shit. Lives will be lost due to this. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

So - I'm terrible at Tekken, and this is maybe the worst time ever to start playing Tekken, but I sure am having a lot of fun with it. #FGC youtu.be/5_9bcMswGsQ

Cycling ensemble, France, 1895 Well I thought I was done with the 1800s but I guess not. I would not want to cycle in this, but those are epic lapels and the chunkiest buttons I've seen in a while. Awesome outfit. #fashionsky #dresshistory #fashionhistory #TheMet

Never come across this designer before, but these are incredible.

Ball gown, France, 1898 I'm finishing the 19th century on a high - this incredible ballgown from the House of Worth. There's a lot to love here, but the butterflies that seem to be flying away into the distance is unique and strikingly beautiful. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #TheMet

Guided relaxation today - to be done lying down somewhere comfy. No focus or effort needed for a change 😄 #meditation #yoga rss.com/podcasts/med... More links: Amazon: music.amazon.com/podcasts/4f9... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2mek... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...

For some reason, I have chosen now, maybe the worst time in history, to try to get into Tekken again. And by God are the lower ranks absolutely toxic 😁

Riding ensemble, USA, 1896 Belonged to Eleanor Hewitt of New Jersey, who favoured practical and menswear-inspired riding clothes. Some of the little touches in the outfit really help to sell it, e.g. the gigot sleeves and velvet collar. 🤠 #fashionhistory #dresshistory #TheMet #fashionsky #yeehaw

New meditation up! My intention with this one is to provide a practice where we use what we've always got with us (our body, our feelings) as aids to ground ourselves in the present. Let me know what you think if you try it. #meditation #yoga #muladhara 1/2 rss.com/podcasts/med...

Yesterday I lifted the heaviest thing I've ever lifted in my life 🏋️💪🔥 Today, I remembered I am in my mid-40s

This is very insightful. Currently figuring out where I stand - i.e., at what point do I stop playing a game I've loved for 35 years?

Cycling suit by Trouville, USA, 1896 Two of these in a row - I guess the bifurcated style was popular. The colour is a little dull, but I love the pleating on the back and the extravagance of the sleeves. Imagine cycling around in such a thing! #dresshistory #fashionhistory #TheMet #fashionsky

Time is a loop. If I was writing a story about how a genre should evolve, I think I would check to see if 500 journalists had made the exact same argument ten years ago, and ten years before that too. @nadiaoxford.bsky.social We've been here before right?? www.polygon.com/jrpgs-turn-b...

Major patches for Street Fighter and Tekken this evening. Possible news on the future of Granblue and Guilty Gear later this week. A nerve-wracking time in the FGC!

It is an absolutely dire time to be working in our health service, and from my perspective, it is only getting worse. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Cycling suit, USA, 1896 This is cool. Cycling was getting more popular/acceptable for women at the time, and here we have a bifurcated skirt to make it more practical - but still giving the impression of a full skirt. Really nice style. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #ootd #TheMet

I am just horrified that the government and NHS England are openly destroying trans peoples lives. I expect this of our govt, but would have hoped someone in NHS England would push back.

Ball gown, House of Paquin, France, 1895 Apologies, no high res version of this. I really get a sense of a beautiful, wearable flower here - the delicate pattern, ruffled shoulders and even the lacing for a stem. What a lovely design. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #ootd #TheMet

A bit of a yapping episode - I spend a few minutes talking about cultivating acceptance, before getting into the meditation itself. We are all so self- & other-critical that I think this is a useful skill to learn. Direct link: rss.com/podcasts/med... Patreon link: www.patreon.com/posts/practi...

I finished Final Fantasy 9 yesterday for the first time. Tried it years ago but bounced off it. Really hooked me this time. It's such a beautiful, sad, silly story. Classic example of FF, basically! #finalfantasy #vivi #blackmage #eiko #eidolon

I have played this and it's sequels WAY too much. Blew my mind in 93 (when I first played it) ➡️⬇️↘️👊 🔥🔥🔥

Sportswear sweater, probably USA, 1895 This is maybe the nicest sweater I've ever seen. Its so fashionable with the gigot sleeves, cinched in waist, long cuffs - but also somehow casual. I adore it and would love to know who wore it. #fashionhistory #dresshistory #ootd #fashionsky #TheMet

New meditation, featuring some traditional kirtan & mantra. These were a big part of my training, and I still use them in my yoga teaching. Singing is such a beautiful practice, though not necessarily for the listener 😄 Further links in the attached post 1/2 www.patreon.com/posts/yoga-m...

🌈 Happy #HoliPhagwah! 🌈 The festival of colors is a time to celebrate renewal, joy, and the triumph of good over evil. 🩵✨ Across South Asia and the diaspora, we mark this day with laughter, community, and the belief that love and justice will always prevail. 💫 buff.ly/aRrBGdv #Holi2026

Gym suit, Columbia Gymnasium Suit Co, USA, 1895 Timeline cleanse. This gym suit is gorgeous - looks comfy and roomy enough for yoga, gymnastics, kicking people in the face, etc. But super stylish too - the cinched in waist and tie are lovely. #fashionhistory #dresshistory #fashionsky #TheMet

"Defensive" www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Nothing is worth this. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...

The article briefly mentions it, but personally I don't care what Lud's status was. Every post about his situation has wriggling weirdos underneath asking about it & I reject the xenophobic premise of their question. Immigrants are a positive good and Lud should be celebrated, safe, & protected

Stop letting billionaires bleed us dry - that's something a lot of people can get behind, I think. I hope.

Evening cape, France, 1895 An absolutely extraordinary cape that just says "look at me!". In black lace & sequins, with ermine lining (I'm vegetarian, but this is beautiful). Make sure you check out the exquisite sequin work on the back. #fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #ootd #TheMet

Uploaded a new meditation - a structured tour of the body, mind and everything else we have going on. Have a listen and please let me know if you have any thoughts. #meditation #yoga #koshas #bodyscan #breathwork Listen to Guided meditation: The Koshas on @rss.com rss.com/podcasts/med...

Cape, Emile Pingat, France, 1895 After much social media dooming, lets get back to fashion. And good lord is this interesting. I don't know where you'd wear it, or with what, but its pretty cool! Made with real jet, which I've not seen before. #fashionsky #dresshistory #fashionhistory #TheMet

With all the news and how it could affect smaller fighting game tournaments, it's important to support your locals. Here's a starter pack of tournaments and TOs from around the world, if you know anyone who should be on here then let me know go.bsky.app/SrUiyXS

This is obviously nonsense. EA are currently saying the same thing. Its nonsense there too. SNK said the same thing 4 years ago (link below), and look at them now: Riyadh stage in KOF; friends of the Saudi govt as playable characters in Fatal Fury. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/snk-lea...

Blood donation number 65 this morning 💪