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Couture Collection (#3)

"Couture: A Timeless Celebration of Elegance and Style" Step into the world of couture, where fashion becomes art and every garment tells a story

Background imageCouture Collection: Dogaresse - Evening Gown by Jenny, 1919-21 (pochoir print)

Dogaresse - Evening Gown by Jenny, 1919-21 (pochoir print)
781121 Dogaresse - Evening Gown by Jenny, 1919-21 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dogaresse - Robe du Soir de Jenny Illustration from La Guirlande)

Background imageCouture Collection: Women workers making skirts in a fashion house (b / w photo)

Women workers making skirts in a fashion house (b / w photo)
5207867 Women workers making skirts in a fashion house (b/w photo) by Geniaux, Paul (1873-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women workers making skirts in a fashion house)

Background imageCouture Collection: Amalfi, illustration of a woman in a yellow dress by Worth, 1922 (pochoir print)

Amalfi, illustration of a woman in a yellow dress by Worth, 1922 (pochoir print)
STC227544 Amalfi, illustration of a woman in a yellow dress by Worth, 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: designed by Charles Frederick Worth)

Background imageCouture Collection: Femmes a la Toilette, fan made for the Parisian Couturier, Madame Paquin, 1912 (colour litho)

Femmes a la Toilette, fan made for the Parisian Couturier, Madame Paquin, 1912 (colour litho)
CHT375180 Femmes a la Toilette, fan made for the Parisian Couturier, Madame Paquin, 1912 (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Musee de la Mode et du Costume, Paris

Background imageCouture Collection: My Guests have not Arrived, illustration of a woman in a dress by Redfern (pochoir print)

My Guests have not Arrived, illustration of a woman in a dress by Redfern (pochoir print)
STC227547 My Guests have not Arrived, illustration of a woman in a dress by Redfern (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCouture Collection: Gazette du Bon Ton, 1921 - No. 10, Pl. 80: Le paravent rouge. Robe du soir, de Worth (print)

Gazette du Bon Ton, 1921 - No. 10, Pl. 80: Le paravent rouge. Robe du soir, de Worth (print)
4071435 Gazette du Bon Ton, 1921 - No. 10, Pl. 80: Le paravent rouge. Robe du soir, de Worth (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageCouture Collection: Gazette du Bon Ton, 1914 - No. 5, Pl. 48: La saison des prunes mirabelles

Gazette du Bon Ton, 1914 - No. 5, Pl. 48: La saison des prunes mirabelles, Robe d apres-midi de Redfern (print)
4071434 Gazette du Bon Ton, 1914 - No. 5, Pl. 48: La saison des prunes mirabelles, Robe d apres-midi de Redfern (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageCouture Collection: Two little girls - les deux petites filles, dont une occupee a repriser sa robe - Extrait de

Two little girls - les deux petites filles, dont une occupee a repriser sa robe - Extrait de Afternoon Tea
DUV4218811 Two little girls - les deux petites filles, dont une occupee a repriser sa robe - Extrait de Afternoon Tea : Rhymes for children - Livre de poemes pour enfants, Frederick Warne & Co

Background imageCouture Collection: Fashion design for an evening dress by the House of Callot Soeurs for reception on a yacht in Cannes

Fashion design for an evening dress by the House of Callot Soeurs for reception on a yacht in Cannes
CHT307839 Fashion design for an evening dress by the House of Callot Soeurs for reception on a yacht in Cannes, 1928 (colour litho) by Benigni

Background imageCouture Collection: La Roseraie, fashion design for an evening dress by the House of Worth (colour litho)

La Roseraie, fashion design for an evening dress by the House of Worth (colour litho)
CHT199613 La Roseraie, fashion design for an evening dress by the House of Worth (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageCouture Collection: Un Peu... design for a country dress by Paquin, 1913 (colour litho)

Un Peu... design for a country dress by Paquin, 1913 (colour litho)
STC193216 Un Peu... design for a country dress by Paquin, 1913 (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: he loves me, he loves me not; ); The Stapleton Collection

Background imageCouture Collection: Model showing a dress to a client in a fashion house (b / w photo)

Model showing a dress to a client in a fashion house (b / w photo)
5207866 Model showing a dress to a client in a fashion house (b/w photo) by Geniaux, Paul (1873-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Model showing a dress to a client in a fashion house)

Background imageCouture Collection: The fashion for shawls from the series Falbalas and Fanfreluches, 1922 (pochoir print)

The fashion for shawls from the series Falbalas and Fanfreluches, 1922 (pochoir print)
1765791 The fashion for shawls from the series Falbalas and Fanfreluches, 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 24.4x15.9 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: )

Background imageCouture Collection: Les Colombes familieres - Jade - Evening gown de chez Jenny 1920, (pochoir print)

Les Colombes familieres - Jade - Evening gown de chez Jenny 1920, (pochoir print)
781175 Les Colombes familieres - Jade - Evening gown de chez Jenny 1920, (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from La Guirlande)

Background imageCouture Collection: Evening Gown by Jenny, 1919-21 (pochoir print)

Evening Gown by Jenny, 1919-21 (pochoir print)
781135 Evening Gown by Jenny, 1919-21 (pochoir print) by Brunelleschi, Umberto (1879-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robe du soir de la maison Jenny Illustration from La Guirlande)

Background imageCouture Collection: The Swing, 1920s

The Swing, 1920s
STC171646 The Swing, 1920s by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageCouture Collection: Portrait of George Sand. Creator: Couture, Thomas (1815-1879)

Portrait of George Sand. Creator: Couture, Thomas (1815-1879)
Portrait of George Sand. Found in the Collection of the Musee de la Vie romantique, Paris

Background imageCouture Collection: The Fashion Merchant Painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770). 1746. Stockholm

The Fashion Merchant Painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770). 1746. Stockholm
JLJ4615332 The Fashion Merchant Painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770). 1746. Stockholm. National Museum by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

Background imageCouture Collection: Widowed and Fatherless, 1888

Widowed and Fatherless, 1888
CH27430 Widowed and Fatherless, 1888 by Kennington, Thomas Benjamin (1856-1916); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageCouture Collection: Atelier de couture des 'grands ateliers aerostatiques de Paris', (Cliche Louis Godard) (engraving)

Atelier de couture des "grands ateliers aerostatiques de Paris", (Cliche Louis Godard) (engraving)
5228475 Atelier de couture des " grands ateliers aerostatiques de Paris", (Cliche Louis Godard) (engraving) by French School

Background imageCouture Collection: French womens fashions, 19th Century (coloured engraving)

French womens fashions, 19th Century (coloured engraving)
6032824 French womens fashions, 19th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French womens fashions, 19th Century)

Background imageCouture Collection: Womens fashion from the 1920s by designer Augusta Bernard (colour litho)

Womens fashion from the 1920s by designer Augusta Bernard (colour litho)
6031186 Womens fashion from the 1920s by designer Augusta Bernard (colour litho) by Leonnec, Georges (1881-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCouture Collection: Lady Philippa Wallop wearing a Belleville Couture wedding dress, June 1963 (b / w photo)

Lady Philippa Wallop wearing a Belleville Couture wedding dress, June 1963 (b / w photo)
809733 Lady Philippa Wallop wearing a Belleville Couture wedding dress, June 1963 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century)

Background imageCouture Collection: Jeanne Marie Justine Juilla (also spelled as Jullia and Juillia

Jeanne Marie Justine Juilla (also spelled as Jullia and Juillia) - a French model and actress, who became the seventh Miss France and the first Frenchwoman to earn the Miss Europe title in 1931

Background imageCouture Collection: Having a hat made at Maison Nouvelle, Paris (colour photo)

Having a hat made at Maison Nouvelle, Paris (colour photo)
3098696 Having a hat made at Maison Nouvelle, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Having a hat made at Maison Nouvelle, Paris)

Background imageCouture Collection: Sale room at Felix dressmakers, Paris (colour photo)

Sale room at Felix dressmakers, Paris (colour photo)
3098695 Sale room at Felix dressmakers, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sale room at Felix dressmakers, Paris)

Background imageCouture Collection: Three Coats from Les Robes de Paul Poiret pub. 1908 (pochoir print)

Three Coats from Les Robes de Paul Poiret pub. 1908 (pochoir print)
3057146 Three Coats from Les Robes de Paul Poiret pub. 1908 (pochoir print) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageCouture Collection: Three Parisian fashion statements seen in

Three Parisian fashion statements seen in the Paddock for La Grane Semaine at the Deauville Races, 1927 - Fanny Ward in a coat trimmed with fox

Background imageCouture Collection: Three fashion ideas from top London couture houses

Three fashion ideas from top London couture houses of Jane March (a tweed ensemble of coat, jumper and skirt), Sara Cameron (coat, jumper and kilted skirt) and Thea Ltd evening gown with fringe)

Background imageCouture Collection: A fashion sketch of a robe de style picture frock

A fashion sketch of a robe de style picture frock from the London couture house of Sara Cameron, 1927 Date: 1927

Background imageCouture Collection: Advert for the London couture house of Maison Ross, 1927

Advert for the London couture house of Maison Ross, 1927 showing a leather coat Date: 1927

Background imageCouture Collection: Three British fashion models highlighting

Three British fashion models highlighting the Swiss Miss and her Winter Sports Outfit, 1927 from Gamages, Burberrys and Harvey Nichols Date: 1927

Background imageCouture Collection: Two winter sports outfits for Skating and Skiing

Two winter sports outfits for Skating and Skiing from Bradley Ltd, 1927 Date: 1927

Background imageCouture Collection: Two Autumn fashions from the London couture house of Itylus

Two Autumn fashions from the London couture house of Itylus, 1927 illustrating invidualism vindicated by decorative distinction and harmony of line and colour with an evening frock

Background imageCouture Collection: Advert for skiing and skating outfits from Leathercraft

Advert for skiing and skating outfits from Leathercraft, London, 1927 illustrating the Olmpic winter sports costume in suede or leather and the Maloja - a skating costume of suede or leather Date

Background imageCouture Collection: Two Spring fashion forecasts from the London couture

Two Spring fashion forecasts from the London couture house of Isobel, 1927 showing a jumper suit and an evening frock with a fur edge coat Date: 1927

Background imageCouture Collection: Two fashion sketches from the London couture house

Two fashion sketches from the London couture house of Ninette, 1927 - one afternoon frock with extensive embroideries and a beautiful fur coat Date: 1927

Background imageCouture Collection: Advert for the London couture house of Jane March, 1925

Advert for the London couture house of Jane March, 1925 showing a jumper suit in a fancy check Date: 1925

Background imageCouture Collection: Two early Paris fashion models imported by Madame

Two early Paris fashion models imported by Madame Barri, London from Bernard et Cie (black georgette frock) and Myber (evening gown of dead rose moire), 1927 Date: 1927

Background imageCouture Collection: Advert for the London couture house of Isobel, 1927

Advert for the London couture house of Isobel, 1927 at 223 Regent Street, London Date: 1927

Background imageCouture Collection: Advert for the London couture house of Dora Ainsworth, 1927

Advert for the London couture house of Dora Ainsworth, 1927
Advert for the London couture house of Dora Ainsworth at 40 South Molton Street, London, 1927 Date: 1927

Background imageCouture Collection: Advert for the London couture house of Buckmaster, 1927

Advert for the London couture house of Buckmaster, 1927
Advert for the London couture house of Buckmaster, based at 47 Sloane Street, London, SW1, 1927 Date: 1927

Background imageCouture Collection: Star-Shine and Sun-Shine on the Riviera, well

Star-Shine and Sun-Shine on the Riviera, well known actresses (Mlle Arlette Dorgere, The Guy Sisters, Evelyn Laye, Mlle Falconetti and Betty Balfour) sketched at Monte Carlo, 1927 by A

Background imageCouture Collection: Riviera Rivalry as Tennis and Fashion hold their

Riviera Rivalry as Tennis and Fashion hold their courts at Cannes, 1927. Fashion sketches by A. Fried of Miss L. Dibble, Lady Dudley, Lady Dunedin and Miss Greville Soames Date: 1927

Background imageCouture Collection: Revelations from the Riviera -What the smartest

Revelations from the Riviera -What the smartest
Revelations from the Riviera (1927) - What the smartest women wear at Monte Carlo is prophetic of what will be worn in London and Paris in the subsequent seasons

Background imageCouture Collection: Advert for the London couture house of Isobel, 1924

Advert for the London couture house of Isobel, 1924
Advert for the London couture house of Isobel, Date: 1924

Background imageCouture Collection: Advert for the French couturier Jean Patou, 1925

Advert for the French couturier Jean Patou, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageCouture Collection: Feature about society on the Cote D Azur, 1925

Feature about society on the Cote D Azur, 1925 with a sketch of fashions seen at a gala dinner at the Ambassadeurs Restaurant, Cannes (models from Alice Bernard and Margraine-Lacroix)




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"Couture: A Timeless Celebration of Elegance and Style" Step into the world of couture, where fashion becomes art and every garment tells a story. From Maria Callas stunning in Dior to the exquisite art deco fashion sketches from London in 1921, it has always been synonymous with sophistication. In an era when travel was a luxurious affair, Louis Vuitton's advert for travelling accessories and trunks captures the essence as a symbol of refinement and wanderlust. Meanwhile, Thomas Couture's oil painting "COUTURE: A ROMAN FEAST" transports us back to 1843, showcasing how this form of craftsmanship has stood the test of time. But it's not just humans who indulge in couture; even our furry friends can partake in fashionable elegance. The whimsical Fashion Dog reminds us that style knows no boundaries. The 1920s were known for their glamorous flapper fashion, exemplified by Elspeth Phelps' advertisements capturing the spirit of this iconic decade. And let's not forget about weddings – an art deco bridesmaid dress sketch from London in 1921 showcases how even on someone else's special day, couture shines through. Christabel Russell Ltd takes us further into the past with their advert from 1928, reminding us that couturiers have long been masters at creating timeless pieces that transcend trends. With each stroke on paper or brushstroke on canvas, these artists bring forth visions that inspire designers today. Three more art deco fashion sketches from London in 1921 demonstrate how this movement influenced haute couture during its heyday. Finally, we delve into Album de Bal by Atelier Bachwitz – a true treasure trove for any lover of high fashion. This intricate fashion plate invites us to immerse ourselves in an enchanting world where dreams come alive through fabric and design. Couture is more than just clothing.