Todays 1910 silk French tea gown has an unstructured look. The fully draped back gives way to a two-piece look in the front. It almost looks like two gowns, to me.
It was a gift of Orme and R. Thornton Wilson in memory of Caroline Schermerhorn Astor Wilson in 1949. It accession number is 2009.300.3093 at https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/157991.
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Norma Kamali (American, born 1945) became known for her line of clothing made of real silk parachute material. Today, we have two of her creations of this idea. With today’s 1977 evening dress, Kamali exploits the silver and dove silk of parachute cloth for eveningwear. The Jumpsuit in background (of same materials) was created especially for Diana Vreeland to be displayed in the exhibition "Vanity Fair."
This was a gift of Eddie Kamali in 1978. Its accession number is 1978.163.2a–c at https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/81453.
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I am so happy that I talked Rachelle into taking some time off from a pretty big commission to meet up with me at the Kansas City Babes' fashion show. It’s a pretty sure thing that we will have a wonderful time together at (well, she is my kid) and Sunday was no different. The big plus for me is that the sponsors thought outside the box and brought this show outside Kansas City (which cut my traveling in half). #fashion, #ethicalfashionblogger, #ethicalfashionblog,#midwestblogger,#styleatanyage,#fashionover40,#fashionover50,#fashionover60,#advancedstyle, #ootd,#wiw, #40plusfashion,#summerstyle,#igstyle, #kcblogger,#50plusandfabalous, #fashion, #ethicalfashionblogger, #ethicalfashionblog,#thefierce50campaign,#thefierce50, #wiglover, #wiglife, #neverabadhairday, #kansascityfashoon, #beckeventspace, #harrisonvillemo, #mothersanddaughters,
I’ve wanted a pair of earrings like this forever and where do I find them? Goodwill! So #thriftedchicstylechallenge
I think everyone has especially enjoyed the art of Roger Vivier this year. Our last pair is these silk evening shoes from 1960, again designed for the House of Dior.
As in some previous pairs we’ve looked these have an oriental influence with their iconic, uplifted, and pointed toe. And don’t forget, one of Roger Vivier’s most important creative contribution is the Stiletto.
This pair was a gift of Valerian Stux-Rybar in 1980. It accession number is 1980.597.7a,b at https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/100444.
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How’s everyone’s weekend going? Thought I would drop by. Michael and I were out on some errands today (which included a trip to the John Deere store). It was a perfect day for just a heavy sweater with a T-shirt underneath. I started thinking how long ago I made this green and cream sweater and, my heavens, it was 30 years ago. I really don’t get tired of it.
Getting near Christmas, I put on my Santa-Baaaaa pin; yes it is a sheep that has a Santa hat on. Quite a few years ago, I designed, spun the yarn and made some for a few close friends. It’s a little nerdy, but I like the little guy. Take care everyone. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
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We are going back in time to early 18th century. This silk Danish dress was created somewhere between 1725-89. Typical of the fashion of its day, it consists of the stiff-bodiced mantua and closed petticoat (sometimes worn with an apron). Around the neck is the popular lace fischu.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America purchased this in 1989. Its accession number is 1989.85a,b at https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/87041.
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