Tag: Couturier

Model of “Cinq à sept” and “Cortège” by Couturier Jenny, Paris 1929

Fashion History, Costume history

Créations de Couturier Jenny. Les créations parisiennes, Paris 1929. Left: Model of “Cinq à sept” Une dentelle (Ateliers des Lefaurichon-Leroudier, 31, Rue Saint-Augustin) est harmonieusement combinée avec du crêpe de… Read More

Models of “Werther” and “Pécheresse” by Alice Bernard and Nanteuil

Models of Werther - Pécheresse. Couturiers Alice Bernard and Nanteuil. Art deco costumes. Flapper fashion. French 1920s clothing.

Models of “Werther” and “Pécheresse”. Créations de Couturiers Alice Bernard and Nanteuil. Left: “Werther” by couturier Alice Bernard Beaucoup de distinction dans cette robe en crêpe satin bleu dont les pans… 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