Dresses for Golf. Modèles de Royant. Le style parisien 1915. Plate XXII. Pour le Golf. Models de Royant. Fig. 249, 250 and 251. (Royant). Blouse with closed and open collar; braces in… Read More
Tag: Art Deco period
The Art déco period was the time between c. 1910 and 1940. It was the fashion of the Jazz Age and stood for modernism, androgyny, luxury, flapper, that were bundled in Paris. French fashion designers of the time were Paul Poiret, Coco Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli, Jean Patou. Characteristic style elements in fashion were the Tubular silhouette and the Cloche hat, precious materials, strength of color and sensuality of the subject.
Historical costume silhouettes from 1750 to 1950
Can you imagine what women wore to ride a horse at the beginning of the twentieth century?
Galons embroidered with jet and tassels.
Galons embroidered with jet and tassela. Le style parisien 1915. Plate XXVI. By René Schiller et Cie. Gallery: Le style parisien. Planche XXVI. Supplément du ” Style Parisian ” No 3. Le Directeur – Gérant: Lucien… Read More
Children’s Costumes. Le style parisien 1915.
Children’s Costumes. Le style parisien 1915. Plate XXIII. Costumes d’Enfants. Modèles ” du Style Parisien “. Fig. 255. Dress for a little girl in blue serge and plaid serge. Fig. 256. Mantle… Read More
Knitted dresses with fur or wool collar.
Knitted dresses with fur or wool collar. Le style parisien 1915. Plate XX. Petites Robes en Tricot ou Lainage Garnies de Fourrures. Modèles ” du Style Parisien “. Fig. 240. Dress made… Read More
Robes de Diner. Premet, Paquin, Dœuillet, 1915.
Robes de Diner. Le style parisien 1915. Plate XIX.
Chapeaux Modèles de Georgette. Le style parisien 1915.
Chapeaux Modèles de Georgette. Le style parisien 1915. Plate XVIII. Fig. 232. (Georgette). Toque in light snuff colored taffeta, the crown consists of taffeta cut on the cross, gathered and… Read More
Tunics and bed jackets for home based on Ralmon fabrics.
Linens and Tunics for the Home. “Parisian style” models based on Ralmon fabrics and ribbons. Le style parisien 1915. Plate XI. Liseuses et Tuniques pour la Maison. Modèles “du Style Parisien”… Read More
Hat fashion by Suzanne Talbot. Le style parisien 1915.
Hat fashion by Suzanne Talbot. Le style parisien 1915. Plate X. Chapeaux Modèles de Suzanne Talbot. (Suzanne Talbot). Large hat in black pane. Band fastening on one side trimmed with a Greek… Read More
Art deco lace dresses by Charles F. Worth.
Art deco lace dresses by Charles F. Worth and Martial & Armand. Plate IX. Robes Lacées. Le style parisien 1915. (Worth) Dress in the blue serge trimmed with chenille embroidery of… Read More
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com