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Norman Norell - 1967
Had you asked, I never would have guessed this maxi coat, pants and top set was by Norman Norell, but some of the best designers surprise me over and over. If you look closely, you can tell this set...
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Weekend Eye Candy - Pierre Cardin, 1959
Pierre Cardin at work in his atelier, 1950. Before he became known for his Mod Space Age looks, Cardin designed very ladylike suits, dresses and gowns for his couture clients.
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New at Couture Allure - 1920s and Lingerie
New at Couture Allure this week, are two of the best 1920s dresses I have ever offered as well as the debut of our new vintage lingerie section on the site! Be sure to check our What's New pages to...
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Marcelle Chaumont, Paris Couturier
Couturier Marcel Chaumont, at left, with a suit of her design, late 1940.We don't often hear of couturier Marcel Chaumont, but her talent is clear in the garments she designed.Chaumont, 1947There is...
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Summer Dress - 1936
Simply lovely and oh, so romantic! Navy and white silk crepe dress by Jane Duverne, 1936.
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Paquin Suit - 1951
An astounding suit by the House of Paquin, 1951. Lou Claverie was the designer for Paquin at this time. The typical menswear fabric is made ultra-feminine with that pocket/peplum combination. Love,...
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Here's a little film to watch with your morning coffee. Take note of how many steps are involved and how many people it takes to produce this gorgeous dress from Dior Haute Couture Spring 2011. Enjoy!
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Weekend Eye Candy - Jean Desses, 1951
Fall, 1951. Jean Desses covers the sleeve of this black wool suit with a smocked black taffeta muff. A matching hat completes the ensemble. Love, love!
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Introducing the New Couture Allure Website!
My web designer and I have been working on a Couture Allure website update all summer and it is finally live and ready for prime time!In addition to larger pictures and easier to read descriptions, one...
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Meet Jenn!
Meet Jenn! Here she is at her cousin's wedding wearing a Pauline Trigere evening gown she purchased at Couture Allure. Both she and the bride are beautiful, but I'm kind of partial to the shimmering...
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The New Fashion History Museum
I'm pleased as punch to share with you the opening of the new Fashion History Museum in Galt, Ontario, Canada. The museum has been a long time dream of my friend and colleague Jonathan Walford of...
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New at Couture Allure - Brocades
New this week at Couture Allure are several fabulous vintage party dresses and evening gowns, many of which are in gorgeous brocade fabrics. Be sure to check our What's New page to see all the latest...
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Autumn Inspirations, 1979
Christian Dior Boutique, Fall 1979 It's 56 degrees this morning, the first time the temperature has dropped below 60 in many weeks. It's August. Are you thinking about your fall wardrobe yet? Are...
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Autumn Inspirations, 1969
Pierre Cardin, Fall 1969 Brrrrrr! This morning it is 10 degrees cooler than yesterday, so I've taken a step back 10 years from yesterday's autumn inspirations to show you designer fashion from the...
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Autumn Inspirations, 1959
Christian Dior, Fall 1959 Continuing my look backwards at beautiful clothing for fall, today's inspirations are from 1959. Enjoy!Christian Dior, Fall 1959Pierre Cardin, Fall 1959
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Autumn Inspirations, 1949
Maggy Rouff, fall 1949 Continuing our look back at fashion inspirations for fall, today's garments are from 1949.Pierre Balmain, Fall 1949Pierre Balmain jersey dresses, Fall 1949
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Autumn Inspirations, 1939
Robert Piguet, 1939.A final post in our Autumn Inspirations series. Today's fashions are from the fall of 1939.Reynaud, Fall 1939
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Weekend Eye Candy - Jean Patou, 1929
One final Autumn Inspiration in our series this week. Jean Patou created this black rayon suit trimmed in mink for his fall 1929 collection.
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New at Couture Allure - Vintage Evening Dresses
This week at Couture Allure, I've added more gorgeous vintage evening dresses and gowns for your upcoming events. Be sure to check our What's New page for all the latest listings! I also marked down...
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