Some strong 1920s and 1930s influences in these three gowns on the Chanel couture catwalk…
Three lovely gowns: Chanel, Fall 2011 Couture
Tag: gown
Golden Gowns
I stumbled across this photo of Cheryl Cole in a golden gown on the X-Factor. It reminded me of some photos of vintage starlets in metallic gowns I have set aside over the years. Amongst the beauties here we have Ginger Rogers, Jean Harlow, Baba Beaton, Rita Hayworth, Eleanor Powell, Nancy Coleman, Veronica Lake, Myrna Loy, Carol Hughes and Delores Del Rio. Wow, I need something like this…
Gorgeous 1930s gown available now on eBay
Sadly it’s too large for me, but isn’t this just lovely? Here are the measurements in case it might fit somebody out there: Length 56″, Waist to Bottom Hem 40″, Bodice Length 16″, Bust 42″, Waist 34″ (untied), Hips 52″. To check it out, click here.
1930s Floral Dress
Another vintage dress spied somewhere on the www, not in my possession but no doubt purchased by someone in the last few months on eBay or Etsy. If you happen to be the owner, do send a photo!
1930s Dance Frocks
A selection of pages from Weldon’s Home Dressmaker- Dance Frocks; a monthly publication. Unknown date, 1930s.