There’s something amazing about sewing your own clothes. It can be intimidating, but there is also a total sense of accomplishment after the final button has been sewn on. - Don’t just change the way you dress—change the way you see fashion.

Dresses by Norman Norell

 

Dress by Norman Norrell, 1972.

Norman Norell -  Mermaid Copper Sequins Dress  Marilyn Monroe

 wore attending the premiere of  - A cat on a Burning Roof - 1955

How was it made? Constructing Balenciaga's historically inspired evening...

Beautiful Vintage Haute Couture

 

Balenciaga - Vintage - Gilet 'Mèches' - 1967

House of Balenciaga

House of Balenciaga

House of Balenciaga

Balenciaga

Evening gown, by Balenciaga, 1960. Belonged to

 Princess Grace of Monaco

Pink beaded evening dress worn by Jackie Kennedy, 

Oleg Cassini, 1962.

                                          Pauline Trigere dress 1960s heavily beaded

                                                                gown rhinestones

Beautiful Mabe Pearl Rings

Wear a hat! - "Fashion is a kind of communication. It's a language without words. A great hat speaks for itself."