Epoque Collection (#7)

Costume / Sem 1901
Depicted in caricature actress Liane de Pougy illustrates the current silhouette with extra height suggested by the plumed picture hat & trained skirt. A white feather boa is also worn Date: 1901

Two Danish Women 1901
Two Danish ladies on a wet street - one wears a tailored costume & white feather boa, the other wears a 3/4 length D-B coat with high stand collar & plume adorned hat

Costume Cape 1898
Two elegant ladies, one wearing a fur-trimmed cape

Dinner Dresses 1900 / Liz
Decolletee tunic dresses with transparent fabric high neck & chemisette infill. Applique, embroidery & relief trimmings, a lace under-skirt & long kid gloves

Costume / Feather Fan / 1900
Gown with a sac bodice composed of a large weave net, high all round collar with ruff, floral relief trim & an accordian pleated skirt ornamented with beaded waves

Fashion 1900 / Liz
Tunic dress. The simulated tunic is pointed front & back with a chevron design to which is attached accordian pleated flounces. A double ruffle ornaments the bodice

French Domestic Scene
A lady reads quietly by the window

Winter Hat 1899
An elegant hat for winter wear, with feathers and lacy bows

Costume / A Florent 1902
S-bend ladies wear gowns with trained gored skirts, braid trim & sleeves with fullness at the lower arm. Also an open bodice, turned back cuffs, lace yoke & belts

Carriage in the Bois
An elegant Parisienne drives with her dog in an open carriage in the Bois de Boulogne

Dance 1830 France
An alfresco ball during the Romantic epoque

Hat Shop / Paris Fashions
Trying on hats in a hat shop

Elegant woman in scarlet hat
Elegant woman wears a scarlet hat

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Step back in time to the glamorous and vibrant world of the Belle Epoque. Fashionable couples sway energetically on the dance floor, their elegant movements perfectly synchronized with the rhythm of a lively ball, and is 1914, and this scene encapsulates the epitome of style and sophistication during this golden era. In one corner, a woman captivates all eyes as she glides across the room in a coral taffeta ball gown adorned with silk ruffles. Her attire reflects the latest fashions for 1899, showcasing her impeccable taste and status as a trendsetter. The atmosphere is electric as guests revel in an evening filled with artistry and entertainment. Sem captures this spirit through his portrait of D'Albert Guillaume, an artist whose talent knows no bounds. The illustration by Lewis Baumer transports us to a Cafe Chantant, where two women exude confidence and charm while enjoying each other's company. Louise Abbema, an esteemed artist herself, poses for a photograph in her studio - her creative sanctuary where imagination comes alive on canvas. Meanwhile, outside lies a walkway leading to the German Pavilion at Exposition Universelle in Paris; its grandeur symbolizes progress and innovation during this monumental event held in 1900. Lianne de Vries graces the stage as a French Belle Epoque actress - her performances captivating audiences with gracefulness that echoes throughout time. A sketch from the late 19th century depicts another beautiful young woman donning an exquisite bathing costume from that era - evidence of how fashion evolved even when near water. But it's not just about appearances; beauty transcends mere aesthetics. In another image from that period, we see a young woman gently washing her face with sponge and water - reminding us that self-care has always been essential regardless of time or place. Finally, we glimpse into history through black-and-white photographs capturing moments at the Paris World Fair in 1900.