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All hail, it’s “raining men”: the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is venue for ‘Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear 1715 – 2015’- an exhibition chronicling 300 years of men’s fashion!

19 Tuesday Apr 2016

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Throughout history, men’s fashion has been

a compass of direction for style trend setting.

From ancient to contemporary times,

there has been distinct periods during which

menswear has gloried in “peacock” display.

 

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Celebrating menswear design of the

flamboyant, avant-garde, revolutionary and style-making

the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

hosts a new show entitled:

Reigning Men:  Fashion in Menswear 1715 – 2015

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Menswear

from then, to now

lacma, reigning men, latfusa.com

(image from latfusa.com)

 

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This exhibition traces the development of singular elements of men’s fashion.

It is an intricate examination of menswear

beginning with the opulence of 18th century dress:

jacket, long waistcoat, knee breeches;

and culminating with study of the innovative genius

of leading contemporary menswear designers:

Yohji Yamamoto, Hedi Slimane,

Thom Browne, Walter Van Beirendonck and more.

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“Milord”

18th century men’s dress

shirt with ruffled collar/sleeves

to the knee brocade jacket

matching long-length waistcoat and breeches

mens fashion, 18th century, vam.ac.uk

(image from vam.ac.uk)

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It’s a groovy kind of thing!

outfit by

by Belgian designer, Walter Van Beirendonck

for a/w  2001

lacma, reigning men Walter Van Beirendonck outfit, a_w 2001

(image from lacma.org)

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Showcased are 200 looks which serve to highlight

the five specific subject areas which serve as foci of the exhibition:

Revolution and Evolution

East and West

Uniformity

Body Consciousness

The Splendid Man

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Given, that in current fashion vernacular

menswear is translated into a dress directive adopted by all

this exhibition is of much import and relevance:

a definite must-see.

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lacma, reigning men, daily trojancom

(image from dailytrojan.com)

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Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear 1715-2015

10 April to 21 August 2016

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles, California

 

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For further details, visit

http://www.lacma.org/ReigningMen#landing

 

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Mark your diary! : an exhibition chronicling 300 years of fashion history (18th C. – present) at Musée des Arts Décoratifs- Paris, France

11 Monday Apr 2016

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Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Museum of Decorative Arts)

housed at the Palais du Louvre (Paris, France)–

is the venue for an extraordinary exhibition, which chronicles

three hundred years of French fashion from the 18th century to present day.

 

 

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The show,  entitled

Fashion Forward, 3 siècles de mode (1715-2016)

 

runs from 7 April to 14 August 2016.

 

On display are 300 articles of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing

which are taken from the museum’s extensive and permanent collection.

 

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In addition, jewels and textiles from the timeline highlighted will be on view.

 

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Fashion then

sapphire-blue brocade suit with gold leaf motif

circa 1730 – 1740

musee des arts decoratifs, suit, 1730-1740, brocade, lesartdecoratifs.fr

(image from lesartdecoratifs.fr)

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Fashion now

In red hues

avant-garde, structural, provocative silhouette

from Comme des Garçons

summer 2015

musee des arts decoratifs, elle fr

(image from elle. fr)

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The show offers a comprehensive and historical narrative of fashion specifics:

an informative and visual treat, not to be missed.

 

 

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Fashion Forward, 3 siècles de mode (1715-2016)

at the Musée des Arts Décoratif

from 7 April to 14 August 2016

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For further details, visit:

http://www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr/en/exhibitions/forthcoming-events-1365/musee-des-arts-decoratifs/fashion-forward-3-siecles-de-mode-1715-2016


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Mark your diary! A holiday viewing at The Costume Institute (Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC) : Into the wardrobe of style icon Countess Jacqueline de Ribes

27 Friday Nov 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in costume history, fashion = clothes, fashion cultural reference, fashion exhibitions, mark your diary, style = innovation, womenswear

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Stylista extraordinaire

Fashion muse

Clothing designer

Hall of Fame inductee, International Best Dressed List  (1962)

Aristocrat

French television producer

and much more …

 

all describe the many facets of life which is that of

Countess Jacqueline de Ribes

 

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Photographic portrait of Countess Jacqueline de Ribes

by American fashion and portrait photographer, Richard Avedon

countess, jacqueline de ribes, portrait by richard avedon,

(image by liveauctioneers.com)

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Nèe Jacqueline Bonnin de La Bonninière de Beaumont (1929)

into a French aristocratic family

the Countess Jacqueline de Ribes, now 85 years old

is being honoured by

The Costume Institute, The Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC)–

with a show highlighting her fashion and style vision

which for decades,  has graced the international scene.

 

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In her own design

A pink creation, a / w  1983

now on view at The Costume Institute

countess de ribes, own design, a 83, 1983,

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Wearing Dior,  1959

countess de ribes, in dior, 1959,

(images from nymag.com)

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The exhibition titled

Jacqueline de Ribes:  The Art of Style

features 60 pieces, chronicled from the early ’60s to present-

from Countess de Ribes’ personal wardrobe.

Some are of her own creation,

others the work of designers she admired.

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Truly a show worth the visit as it encapsules the aesthetics of a by-gone era

while attesting to a definition of ultimate style as a intricate statement of self.

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Jacqueline de Ribes:

The Art of Style

 

The Costume Institute,

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

until 21 February 2016

 

For further details visit:

http://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2015/jacqueline-de-ribes

 

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Mark your diary ! : Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) presents a new exhibition on the history of denim- ” Denim: Fashion Frontier”

12 Thursday Nov 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in denim, denim-wear, exhibitions, fabrication, fashion and history, fashion exhibitions, fashion historic reference

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The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), NYC

is a state school of higher education.

Founded in 1944, it remains one of the premier centres for

study in fashion and design.

Renown alumni include, among others-

the designers Michael Kors, Francisco Costa, Nanette Lepore.

 

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The Museum at FIT is recognised for its informative and innovative exhibitions-

well worth a visit for all interested in fashion design-

highlighting historical perspectives and future vision.

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The upcoming show

Denim:  Fashion Frontier

(1 December 2015 – 7 May 2016)

will examine the import of denim wear

from its origins as labour apparel for its sturdy quality

to high-fashion attire and mainstay fabrication for its versatility.

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Denim as work-wear

American miners, 19th century

denim history, 1800 MINERS, urbanoutfitters, co.uk

(image from urbanoutfitters uk)

 

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Denim as fashion / style statement maker

denim on denim ensemble

jacket / wide leg trousers wtih fringe details

denim wear, fringe hem to jacket pocket and trouser hem, ladies, vogue uk

 

(image from vogue uk)

 

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Denim:  Fashion Frontier

Museum at the Fashion Institue of Technology (FIT) – NYC

1 December 2015 – 7 May 2016

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Mark your diary ! : The Imperial War Museum (London) presents ‘Fashion on the Ration – 1940s Street Style’, an exhibition on wartime clothing

02 Thursday Jul 2015

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Wartime fashion

a term of seemingly oxymoronic attribute-

is anything but when used to describe 1940s British fashion.

Though the years of conflict (WWII, 1939 – 1940)

imposed tight restrictions on the availability of

various types of materials for clothing manufacturing-

resourcefulness, inventiveness and creativity

resulted in garments, which were practical yet chic.

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(image from rokit.co.uk):

fashion on a ration

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(image from mens fashion magazine):

fashion on ration, men

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As WWII progressed,  the British government imposed

rationing regulations on, among other things, clothing and footwear.

British citizens were encouraged to “make do and mend”.

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Recycling and upcycling of garments was encouraged and necessary.

At the time it was illegal and considered unpatriotic to embellish

garments with buttons, pockets, extra pleating or trimming.

Such adornments required extra material and haberdashery-

which were all in short supply.

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In 1942, the British government established

the Incorporated Society of Fashion Designers.

Given the austerity of the time,

this group of leading designers created over 30 new “utility” clothing pieces:

garments of simple design, yet well crafted and stylish.

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(image from marieclaire.co.uk):

fashion on a ration

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The Imperial War Museum, London

is presently hosting the exhibition

Fashion on the Ration:  1940s Street Style

which examines how fashion survived and further thrived

during the war years.

On display are wartime letters, photos, postcards,

paintings/drawings, notebooks

and of course samples of clothing (civilian and military) and accessories-

all collectively offers an image of life at the time.

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Fashion on the Ration:  1940s Street Style

Imperial War Museum, London

until 31 August 2015

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For further detail, visit

http://www.iwm.org.uk/

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Mark your diary ! : The Imperial War Museum (London) presents ‘Fashion on the Ration – 1940s Street Style’, an exhibition on wartime clothing

01 Monday Jun 2015

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'Fashion on the Ration: 1940s Street Style, fashion exhibitions 2015, Imperial War Museum - London, Mark your diary!

Wartime fashion

a term of seemingly oxymoronic attribute-

is anything but when used to describe 1940s British fashion.

Though the years of conflict (WWII, 1939 – 1940)

imposed tight restrictions on the availability of

various types of materials for clothing manufacturing-

resourcefulness, inventiveness and creativity

resulted in garments, which were practical yet chic.

…

(image from rokit.co.uk):

fashion on a ration

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(image from mens fashion magazine):

fashion on ration, men

…

As WWII progressed,  the British government imposed

rationing regulations on, among other things, clothing and footwear.

British citizens were encouraged to “make do and mend”.

…

Recycling and upcycling of garments was encouraged and necessary.

At the time it was illegal and considered unpatriotic to embellish

garments with buttons, pockets, extra pleating or trimming.

Such adornments required extra material and haberdashery-

which were all in short supply.

…

In 1942, the British government established

the Incorporated Society of Fashion Designers.

Given the austerity of the time,

this group of leading designers created over 30 new “utility” clothing pieces:

garments of simple design, yet well crafted and stylish.

…

(image from marieclaire.co.uk):

fashion on a ration

…

The Imperial War Museum, London

is presently hosting the exhibition

Fashion on the Ration:  1940s Street Style

which examines how fashion survived and further thrived

during the war years.

On display are wartime letters, photos, postcards,

paintings/drawings, notebooks

and of course samples of clothing (civilian and military) and accessories-

all collectively offers an image of life at the time.

…

Fashion on the Ration:  1940s Street Style

Imperial War Museum, London

until 31 August 2015

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For further detail, visit

http://www.iwm.org.uk/

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Mark your diary! : The Fashion and Textile Museum, London hosts a new exhibition on Riviera Style – resort and swimwear fashion

23 Thursday Apr 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in cultural events, exhibitions, fashion and history, fashion exhibitions, mark your diary, resort wear

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For decades the holiday destination of choice

for the wealthy, the famous,

members of royal houses,

Hollywood stars and bona fide celebrities

was the French Riviera (Cote d’Azur).

Situated along the Mediterranean coastline of southern France-

it has been the place to see and to be seen for fun and sun.

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(image from boat-charters.tv1):

french riviera, map

Map of the French Riviera

destination … Fun in the Sun!

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(image from barrysbest.net):

resort, nice france, 1950

Boulevard in Nice, France (1950s)

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Yet, the Cote d’Azur

was not always the playgorund of the well-moneyed.

Until the late 19th century,

it was a region little visited and impoverished.

All changed when in 1882, a local paper

published an article declaring what was needed:

“… visitors, more visitors and more visitors.”

(quote from British Airways Highlife Magazine).

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A little over a month after the article appeared,

the then unknown fishing village of Nice, Cote d’Azur,

hosted a most illustrious visitor:  the reigning British monarch-

Queen Victoria.

She would return time and time again.

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The rest is history

as tourism would blossom into the main revenue-generating source

and the natural beauty of the area would feature in many Hollywood movies.

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(image from neonscope.com):

resort wear, grace kelly , 1955, scene from to catch a theif

On the sands of the Cote d’Azur

a scene from the movie:  ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ (1955)

American actress Grace Kelly

sports a sun-kissed yellow backless, print dress

with matching head band and statement white framed sunnies

(In 1956, Ms. Kelly would marry Rainier III, Prince of Monaco)

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Today the individual towns, among others-

Monaco, Nice, St. Tropez and Cannes (home of the Cannes Film Festival)

are widely known.

The beauty of the area is undeniable:

spectacular beaches, glorious weather, flower-ladden landscape.

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Holiday-making in this part of the world

sparked a specific brand of fashion:  resort wear.

The styling lent itself to the lavish, sun drenched, beach and yachting lifestyle.

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(image from wearona.com):

resort wear, yachting

Yachting, tres chic

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The Fashion and Textile Museum, London

will host a comprehensive exhibition

on the glamourous clothing and styling of resort wear.

From a historical perspective, chronicling resort wear over the last century-

the show features garments specific to the this fashion feel:

bathing costumes, palazzo trousers, boat neck breton tops and more.

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(image from thefabuloustimes.com):

resort wear, brigitte bardot

A young Brigitte Bardot

 ’50s and ’60s, actress and fashion model

wears the classic Riviera style

boat necked, striped Breton top

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In addition, the exhibition examines modern fabrication of

current resort wear garments for fit and feel.

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A modern twist

resort wear,  s / s 2015

by designer, Vera Wang

(images from style.com):

resort, 15, vera wangresort, 15, vera wangresort, 15, vera wang

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The show is well-timed to inspire one’s own

retro-look or a modern take on Riviera fashion

for this summer season scene.

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RIVIERA STYLE Resort & Swimwear since 1900

22 May – 30 August 2015

The Fashion and Textile Museum, London

For further details, visit:

http://ftmlondon.org/ftm-exhibitions/riviera-style-resort-swimwear-since-1900/

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Mark your diary! : “Haute-hippie aesthetic”- a comprehensive exhibition on the designs of Thea Porter at the Fashion & Textile Museum, London

09 Monday Feb 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colour, colourspeak, design inspiration, exhibitions, fashion exhibitions, free to be me, mark your diary, style inspiration, womenswear

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The Fashion and Textile Museum, London

presents an exciting exhibition showcasing the work of

British designer, Thea Porter (nèe Dorothea Noelle Naomi Seale).

 

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(image from pinterest.com):

thea porter, portrait

designer, Thea Porter ( 1927 – 2000)

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Her clothing epitomised the free-spirit mood of the ’60s and ’70s.

At the forefront of hippie chic fashion-

her designs attracted a celebrity following who flocked to her

showroom in Soho, London.

 

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(image from sighswhispers):

joan collins in a thea porter dress

The actress Joan Collins, photographed in a Thea Porter creeation

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Her design aesthetics was influenced by her upbringing in Damascus, Syria

and years spent living in the Middle East and Europe;

it mirrored a global perspective, which was integral to ’70s fashion.

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(images from vogue.co.uk):

thea porter, 1970thea porter 1970

A burst of romantic, whimsical, colourful design (1970)

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thea porter, drawing

Drawing and fabric choices

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thea porter, gypsy dress

Gypsy dress

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(image from vam.ac.uk):

Thea Porter, maxi dress, 1970

Mixed fabrication (1970)

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(images from liveauctioneers.com):

thea porter, red/pink kaftan

Red / pink kaftan

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thea porter, patchwork tunic

Patchwork tunic  (early 1970s)

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(image from fid.museum.org):

thea porter dress, 70 -72

Midi dress  (1970 – 1972)

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Today, acknowledgment and appreciation of her designs are

enthusiastically fueled by a revival of ’70s -inspired designs.

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THEA PORTER 70s Bohemian Chic

at the Fashion and Textile Museum, London

until 3 May 2015

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For further information, visit:

http://ftmlondon.org/ftm-exhibitions/thea-porter-70s-bohemian-chic/

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Mark your diary ! : For a retrospective exhibition on French couturière, Jeanne-Marie Lanvin

18 Thursday Dec 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in couture design, design inspiration, fashion and business, fashion exhibitions, fashion news, look book-back, mark your diary, retro-spection, womenswear

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The Palais Galliera:  Musèe de la Mode, De La Ville de Paris

is a museum devoted to the exhibition and study of

French fashion and costume-  dating from the

eighteenth century to contemporary design.

 

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(image from victorhugohotel.com):

Palais Galliera, Paris- museum of fashion/fashion history

The Palais Galliera

Paris, France

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Located in the fashionable 16th arrondissement of Paris, France

the Palais Galliera only presents temporary exhibitions.

It is closed to the public during the interim period between exhibition dates.

These closures are due to conservation concerns

over the delicate garments on display.

 

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The Palais Galliera is set to re-open in March, 2015

with a much anticipated retrospective show

on the work of couturière Jeanne-Marie Lanvin (1867 – 1946).

Mme. Lanvin started her fashion house in 1890,

which in 2015 will celebrate its 125th anniversary.

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Jeanne Lanvin, portrait

Mme. Jeanne-Marie Lanvin

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Mme. Lanvin started her career in 1889 as a milliner.

A year later, she established The House of Lanvin

and oversaw its operation for over fifty years.

House of Lanvin holds the distinction as the oldest fashion house in the world.

 

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(image from hprints):

jeanne lanvin hat, 1933

Smart-causal

(r) a Jeanne Lanvin  hat creation (1933)

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(image from shrimptoncouture.com)

photo of Mme. Lanvin and her daugher Marguerite, image inspired company logo

(l) photo of Jeanne Lanvin and her daughter, Marguerite

(r) House of Lanvin logo, which was inspired

by the photo of the designer and her daughter.

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Marguerite would later take over the helm of the House of Lanvin.

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Mme. Lanvin was a creative force and an astute business woman.

Her incredible drive speaks to the successful longevity of her career

and the permanence of the fashion empire she built.

Starting with women’s fashion, she quickly expanded into

design of clothing for men and children.

She also extended a creative hand into furniture design .

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(image from hprints):

jeanne lanvin, girl's dress, 1917

Young lady’s day dress (1917)

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jeanne lanvin, evening gown, 1928

Rose petal

ladies’ evening dress (1928)

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Mme. Lanvin is recognised as one of the first designers

to show every season, presenting more than 200 looks

for each.  The extent of her prolificacy is astounding.

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Mme. Lanvin drew inspiration from aspects of art

and elements of other cultures-

creating pieces with the precision of perfection expected of a master couturière.

 

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Sketchbook images

by Jeanne Lanvin

(images from harpersbazaar, luxurydaily, national post):

jeanne lavin, sketch, black dress, large front bow

.jeanne Lanvin, luxurydaily.com sketch-125-Pinterest-Bluejeanne lanvin, nationalpost.com, sketch -sketch

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Dress to Impress

House of Lanvin

(image from vam.ac.uk):

jeanne lanvin, 1936, silk, chiffon, leather evening gown

Regal

silk chiffon, kid leather, gilded,

cream coloured evening dress (1936)

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jeanne lanvin, evening dress, silk, velvet, chiffon,purple, 1935

Purple passion

silk chiffon long sleeve evening dress

 wide collared velvet jacket (1935)

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(image from imamuseum.org):

jeanne lanvin, Winter 22/23, sil, silver lame, purple, colour block full length dress

Colour block

 silver lamè, full-length purple dress (Winter, 1922/23)

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(image from metmuseum.org):

jeanne lanvin, black, silk taffeta with metal plaques, bolero, kimono interpretive , 1934

Global perspective

 silk taffeta black dress 

bolero with red lining and metal applique

in a kimono inspired silhouette

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jeanne lanvin, black, fox trim genghis khan element 1936

Warrior princess

black silk, full length skirt

gold lamè, fur trimmed ‘Genghis Khan’ jacket (1936)

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jeanne lanvin, steel grey silk taffeta, embroidered with metallic, sequins, pink beads, Cyclone dress

The Cyclone Dress

two-tiered taffeta dress in steel grey

gold halter/bodice top

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In celebration of her daughter’s Marguerite’s thirtieth birthday (1927),

Mme. Lanvin introduced her fragrance Arpège.

By diversifying her business/creative endeavors:

clothing/furniture design, perfumery-

Mme. Lanvin was certainly ahead of her time.

She was a woman of many talents.

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(image from vogue.it):

jeanne lanvin, perfume bottle 1925

An original Arpegè perfume bottle

with the Lanvin mother/daughter logo

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Until the 1990s, House of Lanvin was under family control.

Today, designer Alber Elbaz serves as creative director;

a position he has held for the past thirteen years.

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(image from tatler.com):

alber elbaz, portrait, creative director, lanvin

M. Alber Elbaz

Creative Director,  Lanvin

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M. Elbaz closely collaborated on the exhibition with Olivier Saillard,

who is Curator of the Lanvin retrospective and Director of the Palais Galliera.

The show will feature over one hundred pieces from the Lanvin archives.

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For future details on this upcoming exhibition, visit:

http://www.palaisgalliera.paris.fr/en

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Mark your diary! : The Herning Museum of Contemporary Art (HEART) presents its first fashion/design exhibition, ‘Clash: Counterculture in Fashion’

04 Tuesday Nov 2014

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Located in the provincial city of Herning, Denmark,

The Herning Museum of Contemporary Art (HEART) presents its

first fashion and design exhibition,  Clash:  Counterculture in Fashion.

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(image from archrecord.com):

Herning Museum,  Denmark

Opened in 2009, The Herning Museum of Contemporary Art (HEART)

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Curated by Ane Lynge-Jorlén and Michael Bank Christoffersen,

the exhibition examines how designers push beyond boundaries

of norm,  of the established-

defying convention and interpreting the values

and ideas of sub-culture movements  to create avant -garde

garments of the extra-ordinary.

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The Exhibition

Featured in the exhibition are pieces from

experimental and inventive designers such as:

Hussein Chalayan, Vivienne Westwood, Alexander Mc Queen,

as well as creations from fashion houses

Maison Martin Margiela and Comme des Garcons, among others.

The show will also highlight the work of six emerging student – talents

from Danish design schools.

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Fashion Forward Conceptions

Hussein Chalayan, table skirt, a/w 2000

‘Table skirt’

by designer Hussein Chalayan, a/w 2000

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(from fashion.telegraph.co.uk):

Hussein Chalayan, bubble dress, s/s 2007

 ‘Bubble Dress’

by designer Hussein Chalayan,  s/s 2007

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(images from fashionising):

Vvivienne Westwood, a/w 2012, punk/brit trad

‘Brit – fix’

by designer Vivienne Westwood, a/w 2012

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herning museum, vivienne westwood, s/s 2010

‘Fashion – eras mix’

by designer Vivienne Westwood,  s/s 2010

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(image from flickr.com):

Alexander McQueen, s/s 2008, feather 'Wingspan' front dress

‘Wingspan’

by designer Alexander McQueen, s/s 2008

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(image from vogue.co.uk):

alexander mcqueen, amardillo shoes in snakeskin,

“Armardillo” shoes (snakeskin)

by designer Alexander McQueen

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(image from style.com):

Comme des Garcons, roses and blood, s 2015

“Roses and Blood”,  s/s 2015

by designer Rei Kawakubo

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The Permanent Collection

The show marks another exciting high point in the short history of HEART.

The museum, which was designed by American architect Steven Holl,

opened just five years ago (2009).

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It boasts a permanent collection which can be divided into four categories:

1.  The Italian collection which includes many works from

conceptual artist  Piero Manzoni (1933 – 1963).

2.  Constructivism and concrete art

Constructivism, an art movement which evolved as medium for

the ideals of the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, desired the dispensing of

traditions of composition with embracing the ‘construction’ of

art made of modern materials and for functional purpose.

Concrete expression embodies the idea that a work of art

should not represent reality and is understood in geometric forms.

3.  The Ex-School, started by Danish painter Poul Gernes and

art historian Troels Andersen,  was a movement based

on the idea of art produced by a collective and to serve a social function.

4.  Works of diverse Danish and international contemporary artists

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The permanent collection is informative viewing of varied aspects of modern art

expression and current exhibition,

Clash: Counterculture in Fashion

is a show not to be missed.

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Clash:  Counterculture in Fashion

The Herning Museum of Contemporary Art (HEART)

until 1 February 2015

for further details, visit:  www.heartmus.dk.

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