Fabiani ball gown ca. 1958
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fontana evening ensemble, 1954
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Charles James | c. 1954
I am obsessed with this color right now. This could grace any red carpet today and the wearer would still look contemporary and sleek. Charles James can (could?) do no wrong. He transcends time.
Imagine this with a huge gold necklace or canary diamonds? Ugh…dead.
(this is a re-post…shhhh)
Michael Sherard | Cocktail Dress | c. 1958
Cocktail dresses gained a new popularity after the Second World War. They were worn at early evening or ‘6 to 8’ gatherings. Since guests usually stood and mingled, the gowns could include complex bustles, appliqué and skirt details, which would be crushed if sat on.
The flamenco dress was a recurring theme in 1950s cocktail and evening wear. Sherard’s version has a bell-like skirt and train made entirely of lace, his trademark fabric.
redisnumber1 asked: oh! haven't seen your posts for a while. where do/did u study again? as i am in florida, do u suggest i stay here for fashion design or leave the state if i can?
I studied at Florida State University. They no longer have a fashion design program :(. I suggest you leave if you can. I don’t think there are any 4 year fashion programs in FL anymore.
Christian Dior | “Nuit à Chicago” | c. 1954
Jean Dessès | c. 1951
Pleats please.
charleed asked: i don't have a question, just a statement; i adore what you've done here! bravo. truly. I'm having a commission done by the very merry seamstress and stumbled on here, that helped conceptualize the style and period. so, thanks. x
No, thank you!
