DOVIMA AND AVEDON - PARIS 1950

Fath's reversible red satin evening dress, flaring below the knee. The cape is in green - the reverse side of the satin - and held by two cufflike bands of mink

Dior's steel gray ottoman with taffeta panels in lighter grays

Chaumont's white tulle with bias skirt

Chaumont's silk sheath in olive satin

Balenciaga's gold-embroidered sheath, with a chiffon jacket

Gres's arum lily - white satin over lemon jersey
Fath's huge stole over beige faille
Gres's red faille showing white jersey in front
Balenciaga's satin basque, heavily jewelled, over pale pink tulle 

Balenciaga's white satin dress with a tight bodice embroidered with rubies and pearls.






The Evening Fashion at the Paris Openings
Harper's Bazaar September 1950
Photography: Richard Avedon
Model: Dovima

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PARIS OPENINGS FALL 1950

Balenciaga's Vingt-Trois

Fath's under-a-coat dress
Balenciaga's cocktail suit dress

Balenciaga's Barrel Coat

Gres ... Dior
Piguet ... Molyneux
Gres ... Gres

Balenciaga

Griffe ... Dior
Desses ... Dior
Schiaparelli ... Molyneux

Dior

Desses ... Dior
Balenciaga ... Dior






Carmel Snow's Report on the Paris Openings
Harper's Bazaar September 1950
Photography: Richard Avedon

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TOP KNOTCH TOP KNOTS

White satin, brown velvet, and sparkling jet by Branell
Coiffure by Kenneth Battale

Black jersey shirtdress by Oscar de la Renta
Coiffure by Kenneth Battale

Pearl grey through sky blue empire knit shirtdress by Leslie Fay
Coiffure by Kenneth Battale  

Palest pale grey suede by Viola for Samuel Robert.
Coiffure by Kenneth Battale




The New York Collections
Vogue September 1969
Photography: Irving Penn

Grey Knit, white buttons by Leslie Fay

Top - Polo-shirt dress by Elle Couture
Below - Panel-front knit by Belfa of Geneva

Wool knit by Rona

Wool knit by Cadillac

Avagolf wool knit dress
Top - White knit, brown knit, by Sylvia de Gay 

Dress and coat, black and white, by Betty Carol for Mam'selle.

Black and bared halter neck knit by Howard Lawrence for Dalton





Knits Now and Forever
Vogue June 1968
Coiffures: Hugh Harrison
Photography: Gianni Penati

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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY !

... if it's not one thing it's your mother

I REMEMBER MAMA

Christian Dior Boutique

Emanuel Ungaro Couture

Christian Lacroix Haute Couture

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Comme des Garcons

Chanel Boutique

... If it's not one thing it's your mother

Reves de Robe
Vogue Paris December 1991
Photography: Dominique Issermann

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DON'T FORGET MOTHER'S DAY ... WHEREVER SHE OR HE MAY BE !

Embroidery of the Carvajales, considered by the speacialists as a marvel of craftsmanship.

Ornaments and symbols used in the region of La Alberca, Spain

Necklaces and ornamentation of Cote de Miranda del Castanar, Spain

Interlaced Necklaces and Chockers in the region of Salamanca, Spain

The Long Braid: Tradition of Ibiza

Nun and Gypsy
Vogue Paris December 1991
Photography: Cristina Garcia Rodero

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VOGUE PARIS - THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS

Robe: Christian Lacroix Pret-a-Porter ... Fabrice Jet Beads ... Dary's Ring ... Maquillage "Volcanique" by Christian Dior.

Ensemble: Karl Lagerfeld ... Dary's Fan and Rings ... El Vaquero Mules ... Etienne Poignard Maquillage ... Scooter Earrings ... Wigs Lucia Iraci for Michel Klein ... Setting: "La Pagode" ... Stylist: Natalie Cot

Ensemble: Michel Klein ... Dary's Ring ... Callaghan Earrings ... Maquillage: "Eclat Futur" by Shiseido.

Robe: Karl Lagerfeld ...  Scooter Earrings and Pendant ... Dary's Bracelets and Rings ... Jean Gaborit Shoes ... Setting "Le President".

Fur: Sonia Rykiel ... CFOC Hat ... Neyret Gloves ... Fabrice Jet Necklaces ... Michel Klein for Charles Kammer Boots... Setting: "La Pagode".

Ensemble: Gianfranco Ferre ... Dary's Rings ... Michel Klein Comb ... Maquillage "Volcanique" by Christian Dior.

Long Black Lace Wrap: Corrine Cobson ... Barrette by Scooter ... Dary's Cigarette Holder ...  Setting: "Le President".






China Girl
Vogue Paris December 1991
Photography: Christian Moser

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