"The detailing on this elegant black dress perfectly sets off the lavish jewellery worn around the neck." Scanned and quoted from the book "Decades of Fashion" by Harriet Worsley.
From the Wall Street Journal review of a new book about Balenciaga, the reclusive couturier whose sculptural sophitication defined the extravagance of post-war fashion. “It is from Dior (wh…
In the Spring of 1908, three women walked onto the Longchamp racecourse in Paris and jaws dropped. The elite society event was known for debuting the latest couture creations to the public, but no one had seen fashion quite like this before. Dressed in blue, white and havane brown creations, according to newspapers, spectators called the three…
There’s nothing like vintage photos to provide vintage inspiration. So with that in mind, here are some beyond FAB Parisian vintage wedding pix! *Click all the pictures to be taken directly t…
Its goods were found in the homes of Greta Garbo and Babe Paley
Now that every great couturier that ever lived has been reduced to being a coveted label inside the “It” bag contender for the season, it’s time to remember “The Master Of U…
Hian Tjen ballgown editorial - The Hian Tjen Ballgown editorial starring Milena Stepien will make you wish your social calendar included more galas and cocktail parties so you wo...
Malcolm Scott: Antarctic Explorer's Brother Was A Burlesque Sensation
A look at Israeli designer Inbal Dror's 2012 collection of sexy, sultry and beautiful wedding dresses with low backs and long trains shot on location in Rome.
Camilla Antoinette Clifford, aka \
An exhibition of 175 works by Edward Steichen drawn largely from the Condé Nast archives, this is the first presentation to give serious consideration to the full range of ...
Colliers de perles XXL, gold-plated cufflinks, logo earrings, and camellia brooches…
Yet another simply gorgeous gown for your holiday dreams. This strapless black velvet gown has a mermaid hem filled with layers of white tu...
Dovima modeling a Bergdorf Goodman gown. Thank's to my friend Stephen for the image.
Sandy Schrier owns 15,000 of the most significant garments of the century. She has never worn one.
Photographer Andrey Yakovlev and art director Lili Aleeva revealed their collection of charming vintage portraits. The project is titled Jazz Sounds and features various wedding shoots with 1960s gorgeous bridal gowns. It looks like a combination of fashion and wedding photography of that era. The shots are so impressive especially for those who are fond
Seniors gather on the lawn for Class Day, the last time before graduation that the class meets as a group, 1895. © Vassar College, Archives & Special Collections Ref. # Ph.f4.12
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From the collection of the Fashion Museum in Bath, UK. This Norman Hartnell gown from 1960 is fashioned of silk jersey that is embroider...
I wonder if any of these are touched up, or if she really was that shape? I love how these four are from the same photoshoot. The first one might also be from that photoshoot. The workmanship on the gowns is amazing. Just getting the dress to hug those curves that tightly is an impressive feat! Looking at all of these, is anyone else thinking that Christina Hendricks needs to do a Camille Clifford themed photoshoot? Vogue better credit me if they use that idea!
Talking strictly Fashion and Glamour here! Suddenly I feel nostalgic of a bygone era of elegance and romance, perhaps it is because lately lmy friends and I have been talking about our parents …
Sleeveless evening dress of printed silk voile, lamé petticoat and net embroidered belt, made by Callot Soeurs, Paris, ca. 1922
The Edwardian era was once elegantly described as, a "leisurely time when women wore picture hats and did not vote, when the rich were not ashamed to live
eloisajames: “ There’s something crazily wonderful about this dress. ”
Athol Shmith enjoyed a 40-year career as Melbourne’s premier portrait and fashion photographer. In 1932, two of his portraits were published in the Melbourne society journal ‘Table Talk’, leading to work photographing society weddings, celebrities and socialites. Shmith’s career as ...
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Lately, I’ve become obsessed with smocking. Not the old school style, but newer approaches.
Established by Charles Frederick Worth in 1858
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