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
Tag: Georgette Gabey
Parisian fashion designer. Haute couture costumes by couturier Georgette Gabey.
Model of Crepe Chinois by Georgette Gabey, 1913.
Model of Crepe Chinois by couturier Georgette Gabey. Cafe au Lait Crepe Chinois. Gracefully draped skirt with tassel to match heavily embroidered waist on chiffon with white embroidered undersleeves and collar.… Read More
Georgette Model of Cote de Cheval. Fin de siècle fashion 1913.
Model of Cote de Cheval. Costume by couturier Georgette Gabey, 1913. Ravenswing Blue Silk Cote de Cheval. Heavily-embroidered panel in front. Black satin girdle. Chiffon waist to match over gold… 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