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Left: Elizabeth Banks in Elie Saab Fall 2014 Couture
Top Right: Three robes a la francaise from the Kyoto Costume Institute
Bottom Right: Robe a la francaise, 1755-65, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Right: Image from 13th century Bestiary. British Library, Royal ms 12 F XIII f9r.
Sometimes fashion is for the dogs. Just a silly little historic influence post for the weekend! Many thanks to @tudorcook for the manuscript image.
Left: Yohji Yamamoto, Spring 2012
Right: Dress, ca. 1836, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
For more information about these giant sleeves, click here!
Left and Right: Valentino Spring 2013 Couture, designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli.
Center: Evening dress from the House of Worth, 1898-1900. In the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
I couldn't decide if I wanted to compare to an extant garment or an illustration, so you get both!
Left: Karl Lagerfeld for House of Chanel, Spring 2012 Couture
Right: Evening dress, 1925, from The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Left: Karl Lagerfeld for House of Chanel, Spring 2012 Couture
Right: George Barbier illustration, early 1920s
Left: Karl Lagerfeld for House of Chanel, Spring 2012 Couture
Right: Evening dress, 1925, from The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Left: Karl Lagerfeld for House of Chanel, Spring 2012 Couture
Right: George Barbier illustration, early 1920s
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Left: Valentino Fall couture 2010.
Right: Late 18th century illustration of a woman getting dressed.
Left: Valentino Fall couture 2010.
Right: Late 18th century illustration of a woman getting dressed.
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