Vionnet and The Möbius
I have shared my thoughts on Vionnet and the use of geometric shapes in previous posts, so it comes as no surprise that Vionnet used the Mobius as an inspiration […]
Balenciaga and the Paletot
In Balanciaga: Fashion’s Picasso, I discussed the concept of space and it’s relevance to Balenciaga’s designs late in his career. There are other Japanese influences that appear in his designs […]
Balenciaga: Fashion’s Picasso
When I was younger, I would go with my mom, a high school art teacher, to prepare her room before school started. One of the tasks she always gave me […]
Vionnet and the Golden Skirt
I am a great admirer of Madeleine Vionnet’s designs. Her garments may seem effortless and simple, but they are somewhat arcane and complex. I did not fully appreciate this until […]
Vionnet’s Golden Skirt: Drafting the pattern and construction details
In my previous post, Mama Mia: Here I go Again, I described the “barrel” skirt detailed in Betty Kirke’s book, Madeleine Vionnet. I have since come to think of it […]
