stunningpicture:

‘Cause people seem to only post the 20-something Audrey Hepburn

senyahearts:

Model: Kasia Struss - Balmain Spring 2013 RTW

Marni, spring/summer 2013

styledecorum:

Lanvin Spring 2013

Paris Fashion Week Spring 2013

fashioninhistory:

Evening Dress (Detail)

1925

This piece is visually appealing because of the various textures and patterns created by the surface decoration. The detailed beadwork is quite stunning and would catch the light as the wearer was in motion. To add a feminine touch, the tulle bow has been added at the waist, and the extra fabric drapes over the shoulder.

fashioninhistory:

Evening Gown (Detail)

Givenchy

1963

Coral with matching glass beads is applied in high relief on the armature of a minimalist Givenchy silhouette. A princess-seam dress skimming the torso, but flaring to the hem, is almost severe, but it is rendered rococo and ornate by the surface treatment. Givenchy’s special trait was to find an equilibrium between excess and the reductive. An austere form supports a heavily encrusted embroidery, making a gown that works both as an extravagance and as a spartan design.

Christian Dior Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2005

voguelovesme:

Christian Dior S/S 2009 Couture

 Alexander McQueen Autumn/Winter 1999

stevensmizel:

Fifteen-year-old Daphne Groeneveld making her debut at Calvin Klein S/S 2011

idreamofaworldofcouture:

Comme des Garçons Autumn/Winter 2005

Céline, fall/winter 2013
Fei Fei Sun @ Elite Paris

sfilate:

Daphne Groeneveld photographed by Sean & Seng for Flair, April 2013