Vintage couture

In the new exhibit by photographer Mark Shaw, we (finally) get to see what went on behind the scenes at Paris couture in the 1950s.

Vogue takes you on this journey through time through 30 shots to remember Thierry Mugler and his incredible haute couture style.

1958 evening dress, Christian Dior by Yves St. Laurent.

~ Circa/Date: Oct/Nov 1939 WW2 ~ Details: TWO STYLE VARIATION DRESS – By VOGUE COUTURIER ~ (Featured in Vogue Pattern Book, October-November 1939) ~ Size/Measurements: ~ ~ Bust: 32″ ~ Waist: 27″ ~ Hip: 35” (Inches) ~ Please Note: ~ You are buying a ‘Professional Reproduced’ copy of this sewing pattern. Copied from the original sewing pattern. Produced in Full Scale Pattern Pieces ready to cut with full instructions included. Reproduced on high quality 50 gm paper with black ink, durable and…

From Marilyn Monroe to Audrey Hepburn, the 1950s was an era of celebrity fashion icons. Marilyn conjures up images of a free-spirited bombshell, while Audrey was the epitome of grace and elegance. However, both women dressed with a charm and femininity that was characteristic of the fabulous fifties. With the upcoming release of "My Week With Marilyn" (starring the plenty fashionable Michelle Williams) we thought we'd share some suggestions to help you create your own vintage 50s look. Day…

Christian Dior Spring 1999 Couture Fashion Show | Vogue

Givenchy Spring 1996 Couture collection, runway looks, beauty, models, and reviews.

Vogue Couturier Design 884; ©1955; Evening Gown. Full length flared and gored skirt joins the bodice back and side front under the separate draped bustle. Bodice front is cut in one with skirt. Shirred detail below the square front neck-line which is a deep V in back. Featured in Vogue Patterns Booklet, November 1955 and in Vogue Pattern Book, December-January 1955-1956 Interesting information on this pattern: MissMoon55 wrote to Vogue in November 2009 to enquire about the possibility of a…

1940s Inspired Evening Dress Dress Sewing by MissBettysAttic, $20.00. Illustration by Lamont O'Neal for McCall's "Vintage Vogue."

Trio of Helen Rose costume sketches.