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.
Looking for that perfect art deco dress but not interested in spending two months rent/mortgage on anything except rent and mortgage? This oh-so-lovely vintage style gown is a secret steal ($200! Not sure that’s even legal in WeddingWorld…) and pretty as a picture. Love that brooch on the bodice and the way the chiffon is …
Oh, what a lovely 1930s style wedding dress from Natalia Misslin! Love the draping bias cut and that little flowing scarf-piece on the shoulder is the perfect ’30s touch.
Love the architectural look of this Anne Barge gown, pictured here in a 2009 ad campaign. The chevron on the bodice really gives it a classic deco feel, like a dress inspired by the Chrysler Building (plus, bonus: pockets!).
The one-shoulder look came (back?) into fashion sometime in the last few years, and while admittedly at its worst it can be a little Wilma Flintstone-esque, at its best it evokes a fabulous, Grecian/20s/art deco feel. For example, you’ll find it hard to argue with these one shoulder wedding gowns, including this first one by …
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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