The vintage fashion House Molyneux
Edward Molyneux (1891-1974) was a British fashion designer based in Paris and known for his elegant and wearable clothes. He represented the Parisian chic and elegance. In 1911, he started as a sketcher after he won a design competition organized by the fashion designer Lucile.
Ode à Terpsichore, Muse de la danse
Marc Jacobs’ gown and Eichholtz Valencia mirror. In 1931, the vintage photographer George Hoyningen-Huene pays a tribute to the dancer Isodora Duncan and is inspired by Ancient Greece. The model wears a Madeleine Vionnet’s crepe pajamas. The American dancer Isodora Duncan (1877-1917) is considered as the mother of Modern dance. She revolutioned the dance with…
Ancient Greece
Mary Katrantzou’s dress and gold Greek key brooch. Paestan large red figure Hydria by Asteas (c. 350-340 BC).
Dancing at the Tabarin ball
Co fashion’s dress, Jan Sluijters painted “Bal Tabarin” in 1907. Born in Holland, Jan Sluijters (1881-1957) was a Modern painter. He was a member of the circle of Modern art, founded in 1910 in Amsterdam which gather Modern painter who lived in Paris. Bal Tabarin was a Parisian cabaret in the 9th district (36, rue…
Dans un tourbillon d’or
Paule Ka’s dress. Details of the Klimt’s painting called “The Beethoven frise”.
Quelle allégresse de s’élever dans le ciel !
Dolce Gabbana’s bag This painting called “Les hazards heureux de l’escarpolette” was realized by Jean-Honoré Fragonard in 1767. He was an important French Rococo painter
Ombre et lumière d’Extrême-Orient
Anita Dongre’s dress (Chanderi mull choli and sharara with a jacket)
Rêver parmi les fleurs
Tara Jarmon’s dress and Theodore Earl Butler’s painting (Flowers in a garden, 1928).
In the shadow of flowered trees
Paule Ka’s dress ; Claude Monet’s painting (“Spring in Giverny”, 1903).
Un été bucolique
Paule Ka’s dress ; the French impressionist painter Claude Monet realized this piece of art (Au jardin, la famille de l’artiste, 1875).
The Old Hollywood costume designer Travis Banton
Travis Banton (1894-1958) was an American costume designer at the Paramount. He dressed hollywood stars such as Carole Lombard, Rita Hayworth, Jean Arthur, Claudette Colbert and Marlene Dietrich. He worked with Carole Lombard and Marlene Dietrich for many movies. He designed glamorous (exquisite fabrics) and sophisticated dresses (ornaments), following feminine curves.
Un monde de couleurs
Lisa Perry’s dress. The background is a part of the Sonia Delaunay’s painting “Automne”, 1965. Sonia Delaunay was a famous Op art artist.
In a whirlwind of colors
Lisa Perry’s dress. The background is a part of the Sol LeWitt’s painting, “bands of equal width in color” 2000.
Au rythme des couleurs
Lisa Perry’s dress. The background is a part of a Sonia Delaunay’s painting named “Rythme”, 1938. Sonia Delaunay is a famous Op art artist. Different versions : Op art was an inspiration for Sixties designers : Source : Pinterest
Bastille day celebrations at night
Bastille day is a French national holiday celebrated each year on the July 14th. In France, we call this day the “Fête Nationale” or “Fête du 14 juillet”. It commemorates the storming of the Parisian prison, named Bastille in 1789. It marked the beginning of the French Revolution. Every July 14th, in Paris, an army…
Byzantine magnificence
Byzantine inspired brooch and earrings by Gripoix Paris. Mosaic from the Basilica of San Clemente dated of 1130s (Byzantine Empire), in Roma, Italy (1130s)
