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Mystery Monday: Elizabeth Hawes

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Laura Peluso

That’s right; this article is about Elizabeth Hawes (1903 – 1971), the fashion designer and author. TO MADELEINE VIONNET the great creator of style in France AND TO THE FUTURE DESIGNERS OF MASS-PRODUCED CLOTHES the world over …So begins Fashion … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Laura Peluso

“Too intelligent, too wilful! …Not bad taste, however!” …said one member of the press when this young American fashion designer dared to show her collection in Paris. Who is the young American designer described in this article? Think you know? … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday: Ginette Spanier, La Directrice

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Laura Peluso

Yes, this is Ginette Spanier. She was the directrice of the House of Balmain from 1947 to 1976. In her autobiography, It Isn’t All Mink, Spanier describes her job and its various trials: “…If a seam is not quite right, … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Laura Peluso

I am inspired by successful, intelligent women who work tirelessly yet always look fabulous. How do they stay si soignées? Here’s this week’s mystery:Who is this elegant woman? What was her profession? Think you know, readers? Submit your guesses below; … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday: The War Hero and His Wellingtons

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Laura Peluso

Rain boots, galoshes, wellingtons… an invention of Arthur Wellesley! According to the Victoria and Albert Museum, “Wellingtons first appeared at the time of the Napoleonic Wars, when the army became more socially visible and military costume influenced fashionable dress. Another … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Laura Peluso

While watching the fall foliage change from greens to bright yellows and mottled reds, we’ve also sighted a fair amount of New Yorkers in colorful and patterned jackets, scarves and hats. It’s these fashionable accessories that have inspired our latest … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday: The Squash Blossom as a Symbol of Fertility

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Laura Peluso

Yes, this hairstyle is called the squash blossom whorl, and it is the traditional hairstyle for unmarried girls in the Hopi tribe. The Hopi are a Pueblo Native American tribe who have farmed land in what is now the state … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monday

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Laura Peluso

Interested in hair styling? This mystery is for you: What is the name of this elaborate updo? What does it signify? Add your guesses below. We’ll provide the answer on Thursday!

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Mystery Monday

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Laura Peluso

Prints and patterns – the bolder the better! Here’s our new mystery: What company produced this textile? From what design series is this textile? Think you know? Post your guesses below; we’ll tell you on Thursday if your guess is correct!

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Mystery Monday

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Laura Peluso

Sartorial sleuths, you may need your textbooks for this mystery: What two occupations are represented in this illustration by Erhard Schoen? How did their relationship change in 1675 in the city pictured below? Think you know? Post your guesses below; … Continue reading →

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