Spring has arrived! Here a candid shot of the gorgeous vintage floral dresses from the 1930′s and 40′s at The Way We Wore.
Archive for March, 2012
Spring Has Arrived!
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012New Arrivals: Hanae Mori
Saturday, March 17th, 2012“Top-drawer tailoring, boldly opulent fabrics.”
1970’s Hanae Mori Floral Silk Gown with Chiffon Jacket
Now Available on 1st Dibs
Spring Fling: Sporty Chic
Friday, March 16th, 2012Sporty looks have taken the fashion world by storm this Spring season. Here are a few of our favorite iconic originals complemented by the art of Anja Van Herle.
Image 1:
Fun, Fun, Fun in the California Sun by Anja Van Herle
Pierre Cardin Late 1960s Graphic Ensemble
Sant’Angelo 1970′s Color Block Ensemble
Image 2:
Summertime by Anja Van Herle
Halston Bronze Sequin Zip Jacket
1960′s Pierre Cardin Color Block Linen Dress
Image 3:
Go Green by Anja Van Herle
Gernreich Two Piece Tunic with Matching Stockings
1980′s Patrick Kelly Peekaboo Chevron Sweater Dress
Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs Exhibit Opens in Paris
Monday, March 12th, 2012
Opened on March 9, 2012 and running through September 16, 2012 is the exhibition, Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs, which tells the story of the two men and how they succeeded in taking an entire industry forward.
Housed at at Paris’s Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the exhibition is an analysis rather than a retrospective and the Vuitton/Jacobs parallel gives insight into the fashion industry during its pivotal periods.
In addition to vintage Vuitton trunks, there are modern era bags featuring collaborations with Takashi Murakami, Stephen Sprouse and Richard Prince.
For Your Library: Advanced Style
Saturday, March 10th, 2012Advanced Style by Ari Seth Cohen
Spring Fling: 50′s Couture
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012Our spring fling continues on with a love affair of 50′s couture volume and flare! Here are a few of our favorite looks from the runways and some of the iconic designs that may have inspired them.
1st Image:
Christian Dior Couture Spring 2012 / Style.com
1950s Lavender Illusion Tulle Beaded Cocktail Dress
Norma Kamali Reflective Nylon Ball Gown
2nd Image:
Donna Karan RTW Spring 2012 / Style.com
Christian Lacroix Silk Jacquard & Lamé Lace Party Dress
Givenchy Couture 50′s Printed Devoré Silk Velvet Gown
3rd Image:
Jason Wu RTW Spring 2012 / Style.com
That California Look: Mid-Century Fashion Magic
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012The Costume and Textile Drapartment at LACMA celebrates That California Look: Mid-Century Fashion Magic with a special presentation on Wednesday, March 7th. The swimsuit ensemble by Margit Fellegi for Cole of California seen here was a gift to the museum from Doris Raymond.
