Tag Archives: dresses
First Empire of France’s fashion illustrations (1804-1814)
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The First Empire of France was a political regime in France. On the 18 May 1804, Napoleon 1st established the First Empire of France ; it lasted until the 6 April 1814. Napoleon 1st was sacred at Notre Dame of … Continue reading
Fifties fashion at the Palais Galliera in Paris
Christopher John Rogers’ tribute to Alber Elbaz (Palais Galliera, Paris)
An unreal horizon
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“Surrealism is the magical surprise to find a lion in a closet, where we were sure to find shirts.” Frida Kahlo. Mrs Pomeranz’s dresses and the Maxfield Parrish’s painting “Autumn white birch”. Sources : Pinterest and leparisien
Contempler la galaxie
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“L’univers est un grand livre, où la nature a tout écrit. ” Stanislas de Boufflers ; Le traité sur le libre arbitre (1808). Photo of a model wearing a Pierre Cardin dress by Philippe Pottier (1961) and my photo of … Continue reading
Under the Tropics in the 1940s
Un été jaune citron
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Vika Gazinskaya’s dress and Whistles’ dress (background). In the French Riviera (France), the city Menton is famous for the lemons.
La voûte céleste
Markus Lupfer’s dress.
“On s’apercevra vite que la nuit à la belle étoile est néfaste. La voûte céleste rend insomniaque : trop de beauté, trop de grandeur pour songer à dormir.” Sylvain Tesson – Petit traité sur l’immensité du monde
A tropical summer
Favourite Spring / Summer 2018 looks
Favourite Resort/Cruise/pre-spring 2018 looks
Admiring and listening graceful birds
The American vintage fashion designer James Galanos
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James Galanos (1924-2016) was an American fashion designer who dressed America’s social elite and celebrities during 46 years.
Sixties dresses
During the Sixties, the A-line dress, the mock neck dress, the fit and flare dress, the shift dress and the trapeze dress were very popular. Moreover, creators often designed beaded, embellished and brocard dresses. Besides, geometric, Op art and floral … Continue reading
The vintage fashion brand Vicky Vaughn
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Vicky Vaughn was the junior division of R & M Kaufmann in Aurora, Illinois. The Kaufman brothers start their business in the 1920s. They produced high quality dresses and sleepwear but with moderate prices thanks to a mass production in … Continue reading
The vintage fashion brand Bobbie Brooks
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Bobbie Brooks was founded in 1939 by Maurice Saltzman and Max Reiter in Cleveland. Initially it was named Ritmore Sportswear. After Saltzman bought the company in 1953, it was named Bobbie Brooks. The brand targeted mainly the young woman.
Satin dresses
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In the current vocabulary, satin is a thin fabric without visible weft with a glossy face and a dull back. Strictly meaning, satin is a weave type (the way in which the warp and weft wires cross each other). Thus, … Continue reading
Velvet dresses
The French vintage fashion designer Jacques Heim
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Jacques Heim (1899-1967) was a famous French fashion designer. He founded his own couture house in 1930. In 1936, he launched young outfits with the Jeunes Filles collection to target a new audience. In addition of the clothes, Jacques Heim … Continue reading
Crepe dresses
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Crepe or crape is a type of woven or knitted fabric with a wrinkled surface. Crepe can be made from several different materials (silk, wool, polyester or cotton). It is the way in which the fibres are twisted and weaved … Continue reading
The fashion designer Antonio Marras
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Born in Alghero (Sardinia), Antonio Marras presented for the first time an eponym collection in 1996, focusing on craft techniques and inspired from his natal island (folkloristic kitsch style, ligazzio rubio …). In 1999, he founded his own label of … Continue reading
Mon amie la rose
“Mon amie la rose” (“My friend, the rose”) is a wonderful French song performed by Françoise Hardy and written by Cécile Caulier, released in 1964 :
Scoop neckline dresses
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A scoop neckline is medium low in front, rounded and wider than the base of the neck. Brocke dress and Marchesa dress. Source : https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/1957/24654/ECNO1382.pdf?sequence=1
Surrounded by red roses
Saloni
Saloni is a London based contemporary womenswear founded by designer Saloni Lodha in 2011. Born in India, the creator celebrates her Indian heritage with bold colours and patterns. The clothes are very elegant, feminine and creative (prints, shapes…). Saloni has famous clients like The Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton), Carey Mulligan and Naomi Watts.
The website : http://salonilondon.com/
The 2nd skin Co
The 2nd skin Co is a Spanish fashion brand created by Antonio Burillo and Juan Carlos Fernández in 2006. There are two main lines differentiated by price, quality, preparation and dedication : the prêt-a-porter and the Atelier collection. The clothes are very elegant, feminine and refined with lovely details.
The webiste : https://the2ndskinco.com/en/
A dreaming Oriental night
Boat neckline dresses
A boat neckline or bateau neckline is “a wide neckline that runs horizontally, front and back, almost to the shoulder points, across the collarbone”. It is an elegant, feminine and retro type of neckline. In the fifties, the boat neckline dresses were very popular.
Paule Ka’s dress
Victoria, Victoria Beckham dresses
Launched in 2012, Victoria, Victoria Beckham is the younger sister to the Victoria Beckham collection. The clothes are feminine, inspired, playful and creative. The website : https://www.victoriabeckham.com/eu/victoria-victoria-beckham/
The vintage fashion designer John Bates alias Jean Varon
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John Bates (Born in 1938) is a British fashion designer who was very famous in the sixties and seventies. In 1960, he started his label “Jean Varon”. John Bates chose the name “Jean Varon” for his label because he wanted … Continue reading
Mary Katrantzou dresses
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The Greek fashion designer Mary Katrantzou founded her own label in 2009. The brand sells womenswear but also accessories (bags and jewelry). Recognized by her peers, she received several prestigious awards such as : The Swiss Textiles Award (2010) and … Continue reading
Hobbs
Hobbs is a British fashion brand founded in 1981 by Marilyn and Yoram Anselm. Most of the creations are made in its central London atelier “from first sketch through to final garment”. The clothes are elegant, retro inspired, easy to wear, well fitting, refined, feminine and high quality. Kate Middleton (Duchess of Cambridge) is a loyal customer of the brand.
The website : https://www.hobbs.co.uk/
Among red flowers
Goat
Goat is a British brand founded by the designer Jane Lewis in 2001. She creates elegant, simple and retro inspired clothes. The lines are pure and the materials used are high quality. It is chic and easy to wear! The designer favours cashmere, silk and wool as materials. Among her clients, there are celebrities like Victoria Beckham, Lana Del Rey and Duchess of Cambridge.
The website : http://www.goatfashion.com/
Among rose flowers and birds
Wandering in a magical garden
Pop colours !
In front of a beautiful house
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Parosh dress. I used as background a beautiful Raoul Dufy’s painting named “La grille” (“The grid”).
Among birds and flowers
P.A.R.O.S.H fashion label
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P.a.r.o.s.h. is an Italian fashion brand founded in the 1980’s by Paolo Rossello. His clothes are sophisticated and vintage inspired. I love the feminine and retro shapes, the high quality fabrics, the floral patterns and the ravishing details. The website … Continue reading
The fashion designer Samantha sung
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Korean born, Samantha Sung launched her eponymous label in London, in 2006. Her clothes are high quality and hand crafted. She creates original and inspired prints. I love her floral prints and the retro and feminine shape of her dresses. … Continue reading
Trapeze dresses
A trapeze dress has a triangular shape (no waistline seam) but instead of starting at the waist (like the a-line dress), the silhouette begins at the shoulders and flairs out over the form.
Delicious summer
In a pastel tropical forest
Ravishing dress for the sunny days
Pop colours in the Tropics
Blue and pink flowers
Chic in the jungle
Ravishing ruffles
The dolce vita
A cloud-like and delicate dress
Among delicate flowers
An exotic night among palm trees
Delicious strawberries
Fleur-de-lis
Black and white
Choupette under the sun
Lovely swans
The beautiful Amalfi coast
Chic in the sunshine
In the shade of the palm trees
Sunny holiday in Naples
Shift dresses
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A shift dress has straight lines and ends around the knees. Moreover, the shift dress is loose to the waist and hips contrary to the sheath dress. It is the sixties iconic dress. I found this dress very elegant, easy … Continue reading