Look at these gorgeous sketches (art in their own right) from the 1920s! Housed in the Department of Special Collections at FIT, these are scans of original 20s wedding gown sketches, housed in the the FIT archives ‘Lucile, Lady Duff Gordon’ collection.
See more sketches and read about Lucile Duff Gordon at Pins and Needles (love the name), a blog written by FIT Master’s students in the History, Theory and Museum Practices Program.
Love this gorgeous, simple, art deco inspired wedding gown from designer Claire Pettibone (with incredible photos by uber-talented photographer Jose Villa.) The “Lydia” dress features draped cotton, a bubble hem, English lace accents and cascading bustle. Perfection. This gown is from an older collection and no longer available for sale – we suggest you check …
Quick post today featuring one of our favorite designers of 1920s style wedding dresses: Jenny Packham. Her designs are a favorite of art deco wedding aficionados everywhere, and we’re no exception…. (image via Vogue Sposa) This year’s 2014 bridal collection has a distinctly Edwardian / Belle Epoque flair, mixed in with her classic, signature inspiration, …
Love this elegant ad from La Presse (Montreal), dated May 26th, 1928. Titled “Pour Le Grand Jour” (“For The Big Day”) it features a collection of illustrated bridal looks, including a drop-waist gown, gorgeous cap veils and a variety of hats, all set against a classic geometric deco green and yellow color scheme. Magnifique!
These fascinating, Haute Couture art deco wedding gowns by Spanish designer Isabel Zapardiez are not just beautiful, but many of them are truly works of art. Blending classical influences with angular, modern design, these dresses have strange and other-worldly elegance.
1920s Wedding Gowns | Lucile Ltd
Look at these gorgeous sketches (art in their own right) from the 1920s! Housed in the Department of Special Collections at FIT, these are scans of original 20s wedding gown sketches, housed in the the FIT archives ‘Lucile, Lady Duff Gordon’ collection.
See more sketches and read about Lucile Duff Gordon at Pins and Needles (love the name), a blog written by FIT Master’s students in the History, Theory and Museum Practices Program.
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