Society dress in white silk voile with perl suspensions. Design: Modèle de la maison Béchoff-David, Place Vendome Paris. Photography Reutlinger Paris
Society dress in white silk voile. Maison Béchoff-David 1911.
Tag: Belle Epoque Fashion
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
Society dress in pink Liberty silk. Atelier Mme Strubb Paris 1911.
Society dress in pink Liberty silk with a cream silk embroidery. Design: Atelier Mme Strubb Paris. Photography Reutlinger Paris.
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
Paquin Model of Moire Serb. Paris Spring Season 1913.
France Fin de siècle fashion. Haute couture costume by Jeanne Paquin 1913.
Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
Belle Epoque Evening Dresses 1916. Modèls du style Parisian.
Evening dresses 1916. French Haute couture by Coudurier Fructus Descher. French Fin de siècle. Paris 1916. PETlTES ROBES DE SOIE. MODÈLS DU STYLE PARISIAN. Tissages de soieries Coudurier, Fructus & Descher.… Read More
Literature
Couture: then and now Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically.
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
Evening dresses. Broderies de Maurice Lefranc. Paris 1917.
Les Élégances Parisiennes. Broderies de Maurice Lefranc.
Paris Spring Season 1917.
Premet Model of Brocaded Trianon. Paris Spring Season 1913.
Model French blue Matelasse and brown chiffon. The Normandy combination. Embroidered ornament back of skirt, also outlines waist in soft folds in vest.
The Fashion House Callot Soeurs. Callot Model of Black Satin and Lace.
Callot Model of Black Satin and Lace. Paris Spring Season 1913. Belle Epoque cocktail dress. The fashion house Callot Soeurs.
Evening dress of White Worth Satin. Paris Spring Season 1913.
Evening dress of White Worth Satin. Paris Spring Season 1913. White Worth Satin. Waist and Tunic of crystal beaded net, studded with rhinestones. Satin panel front with three rhine-stone ornaments.… Read More
Callot Model of Chiffon and Taffeta. Paris Spring Season 1913.
Callot Model of Chiffon and Taffeta. Paris Spring Season 1913. Afternoon Dress of White Satin. Clouded with blue Callot chiffon. Overskirt draped to match chiffon. Old blue taffeta coat with… Read More
Drecoll Model of Black Lace. Paris Spring Season 1913.
Drecoll Model of Black Lace. Paris Spring Season 1913. White Worth satin “Drecoll Model of Black Lace”, veiled with white Callot chiffon and covered with black Chantilly lace and two… 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
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
Fashionpedia - The Visual Dictionary Of Fashion Design
FASHIONPEDIA is a visual fashion dictionary covering all the technical terms from style to material to production with illustrations and infographics. It encompasses rich, extensive information and yet is easy to read. Whether you are an industry insider or a fashion connoisseur, FASHIONPEDIA is all you will ever need to navigate the fashion scene.
Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
