Schiaparelli Bustle Gown

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgilfXgC7Glz3ryepsQvUO6dOAGK3oIWmCBP-fpWLLaZNuFnsPbqmtxNwVHeVEuHaECD0DCGAz_YcqXWf1nvTkiNfkfRxVzhN1VSoACDmKte_S_NcyjAE7Vhca18TXneITQKtvmldDpRLYS/s1600/IMG_1202.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724220689554364738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgilfXgC7Glz3ryepsQvUO6dOAGK3oIWmCBP-fpWLLaZNuFnsPbqmtxNwVHeVEuHaECD0DCGAz_YcqXWf1nvTkiNfkfRxVzhN1VSoACDmKte_S_NcyjAE7Vhca18TXneITQKtvmldDpRLYS/s400/IMG_1202.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 600px;" /></a>This unusual gown by Schiaparelli was designed in 1947 and shows how she draped to create drama and new silhouettes. The hem of this silk gown is shorter in front where the bodice is shirred across the waistline. In the back the hem lengthens, complimenting the puffed bustle-like bow which accents the "V" neckline. <br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">from: <br />Doyle, New York: Couture and Textiles. Tuesday, November 10, 1998<br /></span>

Schiaparelli Bustle Gown

This unusual gown by Schiaparelli was designed in 1947 and shows how she draped to create drama and new silhouettes. The hem of this silk g...

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Opal Essence

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Opal Essence

I wanted to share this color fest treasury called "Opal Essence" posted on Etsy by Nancy of LocalColorist . She featured our coo...

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