In November 1919 pictures of Gabrielle Chanel's chemise dress had filled the pages of Vogue: 'A gown that swathes the figure in straight soft folds, falling at the sides in little cascades.' The editorial commended Chanel's reliance on an uncluttered natural beauty, with a dress that showed only a slender pair of shoulder straps holding … Continue reading The Myth of Chanel and the 1920s: Introduction
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Galerie des Modes, 43e Cahier, 5e Figure
The Flower of the Harvesters walking to contemplate the Summer products without considering anything else: she is in a chemise à la Floricourt,* and coiffed with a hat à la Ceres.** (1784) Trimming made by Mlle Bertin for the Baronne de Benkendorff. "1783, August 4. - A grand robe en chemise of spotted linen batiste, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 43e Cahier, 5e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 43e Cahier, 4e Figure
The nervous Beauty, looking at the hour of the rendez-vous that her lover has asked in the letter she holds: her coiffure is à la Marlborough and she is dressed in a morning gown. (1784) The Marlborough fashions. - The song Marlborough, probably dating to the battle of Malplaquet, became truly popular in France after … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 43e Cahier, 4e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 43e Cahier, 3e Figure
The amiable Constance holding the leash of a Lion-Dog and dreaming on that which her heart loves. Her gown is à la Turque and her hat is à la Montgolfier, positioned on a baigneuse and belted with a ribbon fastened with an English buckle and with a panache. (1784) Trimming of a Robe turque made … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 43e Cahier, 3e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 43e Cahier, 2e Figure
The young insouciant, playing with her fan and favoring the scent of the rose placed on her chest, she wears a large Hat à la Charlotte over a demi-négligé cap, and is dressed in a very light gown. (1784) Hat à la Charlotte. - Trimmings made by Mlle Bertin, marchande de modes to the Queen, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 43e Cahier, 2e Figure
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