Dior gallery in Paris (1) : miniatures
“Featuring a unique scenographic narrative, La Galerie Dior embodies the spirit of Parisian Haute Couture while perpetuating the memory of this historic address.” Dior gallery is located : 11 rue François 1er, Paris 8, near to the historic Dior address (avenue Montaigne). Official website : https://www.galeriedior.com/en
Art Deco jewelry : Disappearance, resurgence and inspired brands
Art Deco ended with the World War II (1939-1945) ; it was no longer popular. Art Deco was supplanted by the modernist movement, by the influence of Bauhaus then by the international style during the “trente glorieuses”. But in the 1960s, there was a resurgence for Art Deco in jewelry (Pierre Bex…), design (Pierre Paulin,…
The Art Deco illustrator Reynaldo Luza
Reynaldo Luza (1893-1978) was a Peruvian illustrator who worked for Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and Vanity Fair during the Art Deco era. His illustrations were very elegant and feminine.
Tribute to 18th century
Pierre Balmain cocktail dress « Célimène” (1960) and details of an evening gown “Mademoiselle Hortensia” (Haute couture autumn-winter 1992-1993). I took these pictures at the Palais Galliera exhibition about the 18th century.
Art Deco jewelry : New jewels for a freer fashion
Women’s fashion deeply changed with the First World War (1914-1918). With the physical work made by the women in the place of men during the war, the corset was not worn. The hemlines and the sleeves began shorter and the women had short haircuts. In the 1920s, Fashion designers created clothes with light fabrics. Women…
Photoshoots in Paris : Place de la Concorde
With its 8.64 hectares, Place de la Concorde is the largest square in the capital. It is located between the Champs-Élysées to the west, the Tuileries Gardens to the east, the Rue Royale and the Church of the Madeleine to the north and the Seine to the south. In 1748, at the height of the…
The vintage fashion illustrator André Delfau
André Delfau (1914-2000) was a French artist born in Paris, namely know for his fashion illustrations. He drew marvelous outfits from the most famous fashion Houses such as Grès, Balenciaga and Nina Ricci during the 1940s. Source : https://www.1stdibs.com/fr/creators/andre-delfau-french/art/
The Dutch vintage fashion photographer Paul Huf
Paul Huf (1924-2002) was an important Dutch photographer. He started his career in 1946 at the “Comedia theater company”. In the Fifties, he became famous thanks to his portraits of Queen Juliana of The Netherlands and Prince Bernhard. He also shot advertisings and fashion photos particulary with the model Ann Pickford. These photos are particulary elegant…
