Vionnet décolleté
Madeleine Vionnet’s dresses were cut in a way that followed the natural lines of the female figure, had movement and was balanced. She achieved this by her masterful understanding of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mamma Mia: Here I Go Again
Mamma mia! I used a lot of math to draft the Vionnet skirt I mentioned in my previous post. Here is my journey in creating what looks like just a […]
