Back to the 1920s as she prepares for a night of jazz, class and stylish decadence.
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.
Haute couture dresses by Beer, Redfern. Le style parisien 1915.
Haute couture dresses by Beer, Redfern. Le style parisien 1915. Dress from Beer`s in almond green corded silk, trimmed with plain black velvet. Clichés Style Parisian, Beer. Dress from Redfern`s… Read More
Haute couture dresses from Martial & Armand and Beer 1915
Haute couture dresses from Martial & Armand and Beer. Le style parisien 1915. Left: Dress from Martial & Armand`s in ” lavande ” corded silk, lace and silver embroidery. Right: Dress… Read More
Parisian Style shots 1915. Dress and Mantle by Jeanne Lanvin.
Parisian Style shots 1915. Le style parisien.
Art deco Collars and Capes. Le style parisien.
Collars and Capes. Plate IV. Le style parisien 1915. Cols et Pèlerines. Modèles ” du Style Parisien “. Collars and capes in fur, velveteen velvet or rattan trimmed with fur. Gallery: Le style… Read More
Scottish gowns – Robes Écossaises. Le style parisien 1915.
Scottish gowns – Robes Écossaises. Le style parisien 1915. Plate XXIV. Fig. 264 to 269. All these very simple models are intended to be made of plait stuffs but may be carried… Read More
Dresses for the home based on Marescot lace, 1915.
Dresses for the home. “Parisian style” models based on Marescot lace. Robes de Maison. Modèles “du Style Parisien” d’après les Dentelles de Marescot. Plate XXI. Source: Le style parisien. Planche XXI. Supplément… Read More
Dresses for the home, based on Lesur & Cie fabrics.
Dresses for the home. Parisian style” models based on Lesur & Cie fabrics.
Art deco Diner Dresses.
Art deco Diner Dresses. Le style parisien 1915. Plate XVI. Robes de Diner. Modèles ” du Style Parisien ” . Garnitures de René Schiller & Co. Dress in tulle besprinkled with ” cabochons… Read More
Petites Robes Genre Tailleur. Le style parisien 1915.
Petites Robes Genre Tailleur. Le style parisien 1915. Plate XIV. Frock in pékiné green and black wool trimmed with black velvet. Frock in light snuff colored duveteen trimmed with black braidings.… 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