The Exhibit honoring the Arizona Costume Institute that I mentioned on Sunday had some other fashions to see besides that rather bazaar COVID coat.
This "Court Gown" from 1765 was on display. Imagine wearing that headpiece.
This Opera Coat from 1895 was designed by someone named Madame Judith. I have a feeling I'd get a lot of stares if I wore that to the opera today.
On the other hand, this ensemble from the 1920's could be worn today without too much fuss. This one was designed by Hattie Carnegie who was a fashion entrepreneur from the 1920's to the 1950's.
The exhibit brought us right around to modern fashions and this 'little black dress' adorned with gold safety pins. This one comes from the Versace collection of 1994.
It was fun to see some of the fashions collected over the 58 years the Arizona Costume Institute has been operating.
5 comments:
Style reflects change; change reflects style.
You would want a cold night in Phoenix to wear the coat to the Opera
That Court Gown would be quite an experience to wear.
If someone wore these gowns, people would do a double take. :)
I think I've seen that Versace dress before. I like the opera coat; it would certainly make a statement!
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