GIRLS IN THE HOOD

A coat with a hood attached can add top notch class and make a unique statement!

Lupita Nyong wearing a very abstract hooded jacket

A Schiaparelli Design

Designer Elsa Schiaparelli dress, circa 1950's, Photo by Regina Relang

History of Style: Amelia Earhart

Looking back at some photos of American aviator Amelia Earhart shows that she was a fashionable and glamorous woman. Tall and slender she wore designs by designer Elsa Schiaparelli and was always conscious of her image when flying and when out on the town.

Amelia demonstrated her entrepreneurial streak by debuted her clothing line in 1934 know as "Amelia Earhart Fashions". Her first creation was a flying suit with loose trousers, a zipper top and big pockets. In addition to her work as a designer, she also appeared in fashion spreads in Vogue and served as an editor at Cosmopolitan. Quite an interesting lady!

The Best of Textiles: Juilliard Woolens

Juilliard Woolens fashion advertisements were so sophisticated and feminine; the models were always classically posed and wearing some of the most spectacular styled clothes. Established by Augustus Juilliard in 1874,  A.D. Juilliard & Co. of New York City was one of the most prominent in the dry goods commission trade, handling the output of some of the largest mills in the country manufacturing woolen, cotton and silk fabrics.

An Pucci Affair

What woman wouldn't want to wear the most identifiable print by the most recognizable designer of the twentieth century

Isabella Rossellini wearing an Emilio Pucci shirt, scarf and matching sunglasses

Jacqueline Susann author of 1966 novel "Valley of the Dolls"

Marilyn Monroe

Stylist Rachel Zoe in vintage maxi Pucci

Vogue's Helen Gurley Brown wearing Pucci Tropicana print dress, 1969

Stewardess wearing Emilo Pucci uniforms for Braniff International Airways, 1960's

The One Who Started It All: Paul Poiret

 French Designer Paul Poiret (1879-1944) 

A fashion genius from the Art Deco movement, his artistic flair, coupled with his exceptional and original designing skills enabled him to translate the spirit of the era into revolutionary garments. I can really appreciate the importance of Poiret’s one-of-a-kind innovations - beyond fantastic.

Paul Poiret Satin trimmed with silk velvet evening dress, 1933 - Victoria and Albert Museum

There's plenty of information on-line about Paul Poiret life; which is why I decided to only discuss my personal feelings about the designer and his clothes. I love the Edwardian into the 1930's fashion-style and everything about the Art Deco period. It's just so appealing and Paul Poiret designs has made my fascination much stronger. His classical design is uniquely his own signature.

I love the sleeves on this exquisite Paul Poiret floral design gown, circa 1920's 

Evening Gown

On exhibit in 2012 at The Moscow Kremlin Museum, titled  "Poiret - King of Fashion"