Czech Couture by Oldřich Rosenbaum aka Oldric Royce

Today’s post tells the extraordinary story of the leading Prague tailor, couturier and clothing designer Oldřich (Ulrich) Rosenbaum (1896–1991), who for more than seventy years created an elegant and highly fashionable style of clothing for wealthy clients in Czechoslovakia and then in the USA. A renowned New York fashion designer of Prague, Czech origin who...

Art and Design, Bohemians, Fashion, LIFESTYLE

July 25, 2022

Zika & Lida Ascher Czech Textile Innovators

This is the story of Zika and Lída Ascher, famous Czech textile innovators who were entrepreneurs, artists and the United Kingdom’s hottest designer couple. They left Czechoslovakia before the break of World War II and built a textile business empire in the United Kingdom. The tale of Zika and Lida Ascher is one of survival,...

Art and Design, Bohemians, CULTURE

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May 31, 2019

Hana Podolská, Legend of Czech Fashion

The Legend of Czech Fashion, Hana Podolská (née Johanna Vošahlíková), was born on May 16, 1880 in Merkhausen and died in Prague on February 15, 1972. She was a Czech fashion designer and businesswoman and one of the most important creators of pre-war Czechoslovak fashion. Additionally, she was the owner of the most renowned domestic...

Bohemians, Fashion, Women

January 8, 2019

Beautiful Handmade Czech Bottle Holder Necklaces

It’s true, we humans love surprises, secrets, the mystique of hidden treasure and sudden delights to the senses; it is little wonder, then, that the miniature and wearable Czech bottle holder necklaces of such thrill and fascination for their collectors. Jewelry has always been similar to clothing when it came to portraying rank and wealth....

LIFESTYLE, Retro Chic, Shopping

August 31, 2017

Folk Patterns on Heritage Embroidered Farbotka Bags

I could not help but share these lovely folk patterns on heritage embroidered handbags today. While she does list them as Polish, those of us who are Czech recognize many of the patterns she uses. Her work is stunning and makes up a boutique of the best gifts for yourself or your Czech or Slavic...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

August 19, 2017

Egoist – A Hipster Designer Boutique in Prague

Egoist is a multi-brand boutique in Prague 1 which sells accessories and clothing for both men and women. Even though they carry many brands, they specifically choose interesting (but not over the top) statement pieces for the new generation of the populations known as ‘hipsters’ and people who enjoy being comfortable while looking good. Egoist...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

August 5, 2017

The Ethereal Dresses of Czech Designer Blanka Matragi

Academic painter Blanka Matragi was born on 20th of February 1953 in Svetla nad Sazavou into family of a glass cutters. It was no surprise she had followed her father’s story and first studied at a Secondary School of Glass Cutting in her hometown for three years and then continued her studies at the Secondary...

Art and Design, CULTURE, Fashion

July 29, 2017

Czech Out The Original Czech Sneakers by Botas 66

If you’ve been to Prague, you probably already know how important Czech people find it to get dressed up before leaving their house. In the U.S it is very normal to see people on the street or in stores wearing sweats or anything similar… But not in Prague! It is simply not acceptable to walk...

Fashion, LIFESTYLE

May 24, 2017

Inspiration for a Great Gatsby Dance Party – Czech Style!

Are you looking for some inspiration for a Great Gatsby Dance Party – Czech style? We figured you may be since the BBLA (Bohemian Benevolent & Literary Association) announced that they are having a Great Gatsby Dance Party on Friday, June 9, 2017 from 7:00 – 11:00 pm at the Bohemian National Hall. Get ready, get set and get in a...

Fashion, NOSTALGIA, Retro Chic

April 20, 2017

The Prague Castle Guard Uniforms

You may have read our post on the handsome men who stand strong like statues in their uniforms around the Prague Castle, also known as the Castle Guards, a special unit of the armed forces of the Czech Republic. The guards patrol the castle at all times of the day and night, protecting the castle...

Fashion, LIFESTYLE

February 15, 2017

The Elegant Dress Designs of Hana Podolská

Today we are taking a look at the elegant dress designs of Hana Podolská. We chose today because it has been exatcly 45 years ago today, that famous Czech fashion designer, Hana Podolská, died. The First Republic is in Czech historical context understood as the Golden Age. A time of flowering of the new state...

Bohemians, Fashion, Women

January 27, 2017

Czech & Speake Vintage Style Grooming Accessories

Today I am delving into the private man’s world of grooming. Why? Because I am intrigued. Founded in 1978 by interior designer Frank Sawkins on London’s illustrious Jermyn Street which is world famous for its bespoke haberdashers and therefore the most gentlemanly thoroughfare in The Big Smoke, these “traditional British grooming” products are supposed to take their inspiration from the Edwardian...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

November 23, 2016

Bohemian Retro, The Most Bohemian Shop in The World

Bohemian Retro is a Czech shop specializing in the vintage and collectable. It is located on Chvalova 8 in Prague 3 in a funky green building. Bohemian Retro is a true vintage shop with one of a kind pieces of jewelry, hats, bags, glasses, pottery, and much more! They really sort through everything to make sure...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

November 3, 2016

The Milliner’s Shop on Nerudova Street

The fine art of hat making is the manufacture of hats and of headwear. Millinery differs in that it is the designing and manufacture of hats. So a hatter is one who makes the hats whereas a milliner designs and then makes, trims and sells the hats. These special hats are usually made of straw,...

Fashion, LIFESTYLE

March 19, 2016

Czech Castle Night Gatsby Style

Czech Castle Night Gatsby Style is the perfect name for trying to describe Hradozámecká Noc (or Castle Night). The event began to write its history in 2010, when it first began. On that first Castle Night, 38 buildings remained open to the public. Government and privately owned castles, palaces, mansions, fortresses, noble estates and chateauxs opened...

LIFESTYLE

March 18, 2016

The Power of Red Lipstick

There is something very high fashion, glamour and stylish about red lipstick. Whether you want to look like a femme fatale, a fashionista, a classic beauty, a pin-up girl or a goddess, just dab some red on your lips and voila! You’ll be immediately transformed. From the past and into the future, whether you are just starting out...

LIFESTYLE