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Marlene Dietrich's hostess gown for Desire (1936), designed by Travis Banton

Marlene Dietrich's embroidered costume with fur trimming 

Mae West's dress for Every Day's a Holiday (1938), designed by Elsa Schiaparelli

Dior

Monica Bellucci:  Dior Haute Couture strapless dress and taffeta cape. The abundance of black pleated fabric provides a frame for her velvet ‘millefiori’ bustier and jewels. 

 

Quotes - A Satisfied Life

 

Bunnies in the spring time - Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song. – By Pope John Paul II

Haute Couture Engineering

1961

Dior

Embroider a Dog Portrait

Charles James Greatest Couturier

 

Charles James has been described as the greatest couturier of his time by the Parisian design world. He was most famous for his unique ability to balance the intuition of an artist with the precise technical skill of an engineer.

James developed his own techniques for taming fabric and creating pieces of art that were, both for modern audiences and people of his day, stunning and refreshing. 

Charles James was awarded the Coty Award for Design in 1950 (and again in 1954), and the Neiman Marcus Award – the Oscars of fashion – in 1953.

Butterfly Gown 1954

Swan Dress 1953

Diamond Dress 1957