Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Making Beauty - Madeleine Vionnet

The New York Times has a wonderful article and slideshow about a new exhibition of Madeleine Vionnet's designs at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris. I wish I could hop on a plane and see it!

Image from here.

Image from here.

Her designs are so modern and flattering. I think many of her gowns --- from the early 1900s --- can be worn today and appear fresh and new. She is known for creating draped, bias-cut gowns, at a time when women were still wearing corsets. Freedom!

If you are interested in her work, this book titled "Madeleine Vionnet" by Betty Kirke and Issey Miyake is worth a look. I love this book --- it has Vionnet's life story interspersed with photos of her gorgeous bias-cut gowns, sketches and even patterns for those who are brave enough to try and recreate some of her work.

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