fashion for faith in four colors: 1910s
Showing posts with label 1910s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1910s. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Lust Objects ~ Black & White

The scent of Fall is in the air, Fashionable Reader. At least as far as the runways are concerned. I've been feeling the black and white as a result.





















 1940 pinupgirl; 1927 You Rang, M'lord?

 1960  The Victoria & Albert Museum  The heels were made by Wedgewood.

 1912-1913  Jean-Philippe Worth, Nasjonalmuseet for Kunst, Arketektur og Design 


 Character Corner


And now for the main character in the upcoming Parasol Protectorate Abroad series I give you several dresses. Prudence is fond of black & white.

For Prudence daytime:

1897-1898  The Metropolitan Museum of Art

For Prudence evening:

1890 Evening Dress  Drécoll  The Metropolitan Museum of Art

And the fan to go with:

Fan  1925  The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Prudence reception gown:





 1890 Reception Dress (Bodice and Skirt), c.1890 Brocaded silk satin, cotton

And something for Primrose, who is a little more bold in her taste.

1890s Evening Dress  Jacques Doucet The Mint Museum


Retro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Steapunk Inspiration

In honor of Steampunk Invasion Day this Saturday at San Diego Comic Con here are some fashionable images ~ vintage, retro, and modern ~ that felt a little steampunky to me. Enjoy, fashionable reader!

 Alexander McQueen rivet-detailed leather waist belt net-a-porter.com

 Fun DIY project
Made by Cake Wrecks reader Lisa N

 Joan and self.


 1952 Cossack  Charles James,  The Metropolitan Museum of Art
 1908 Golf Ensemble The Victoria & Albert Museum; 1896-1898  Cycling Ensemble  The Metropolitan Museum of Art
 1890-1910  Spats The Los Angeles County Museum of Art
 1905  The Metropolitan Museum of Art
 1908  The Philadelphia Museum of Art; 1900  The Los Angeles County Museum of Art

 1885  The Philadelphia Museum of Art; 1885  The Metropolitan Museum of Art

 1880  The Metropolitan Museum of Art; 1873-1879  The Metropolitan Museum of Art


Retro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts.