BOOKSTAGRAM

Every month, the CAFTCAD Reference Library shares a carousel on Instagram featuring titles in the library. Check out some past posts below and visit the Reference Library’s Instagram for more updates.

Doesn’t quite feel like it yet here in Toronto, but- summer is on the way!
Looking for some inspiration for your beach style? CAFTCAD Reference Library has the resources for you! Don’t forget to check out our previous post from May featur

This May, we’d love to showcase our collection of books on Hats 👒 🧢 🎩

From Fashion to Function, hats have been an essential part of wardrobe throughout history and around the world. When it comes to books on hats, the CAFTCAD Reference Lib

It’s already April and spring is in the air! 🌸☀️💖

The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed on March 24 that Cherry Blossom (sakura) season had officially begun in Tokyo, with full bloom expected in early April!
Join us in celebrating this

International Women’s Day is around the corner and the CAFTCAD Reference Library would like to share with you our wonderful collection of books focusing on ICONIC women. Tell us about the women in your life who have inspired you in the comments

It’s February and love is in the air 💖💐💌🥰💘💝

The CAFTCAD Reference Library wants to share with you our love of the art of corsetry and all things related to under garments. Check out our extensive collection of historical and modern under

Chase away those winter blues with some sparkle! 💎 💖

This month, we highlight our collection of jewelry books at the CAFTCAD Reference Library. From historic to present day and from all around the world, our library boasts an impressive collection

CAFTCAD!!!! It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!!
The Holiday Season is officially upon us. While this does mean increased competition for our Buyers from holiday shoppers searching for that perfect gift, it also brings beautiful window

Our CAFTCAD Reference Library has a vast collection of books on military uniforms from around the world, encompassing BCE to the 1970s. This month, we’d like to highlight some of the books in our collection which feature Women in Uniform.

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The countdown is officially on, 31 Days til Halloween! (30 if you don’t count today)
October is the time to shine for Costumers everywhere!
Film, TV and Musicians have always been a huge influence on Halloween costumes. Here’s a look at

It’s September! For many, this weekend launches the school year, but for Fashionistas, September is all about Vogue’s September Issue! The CAFTCAD Reference Library has an impressive collection of Vogue Magazines, dating back to the 1920s

Happy August!
Looking to stay indoors to beat the heat? Check out the CAFTCAD Library’s comprehensive collection of vintage patterns.
A fantastic resource for recreating authentic period pieces or for getting inspired on your contemporary show.

To celebrate the Summer Olympics this month, we’d love to show you some of our vintage high school yearbooks. Spanning from 1901 to the 1980s, yearbooks are a fantastic time capsule of sports uniforms and everyday clothes. Here’s a sample

Welcome to our CAFTCAD Library Bookstagram!

Celebrating this beautiful spring day, let’s take a peek at some of our vintage spring catalogues from Montgomery Ward, Eatons and Sears. Vintage catalogues are an invaluable resource to create perio