Monthly Archives: February 2009

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Myrna Loy, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

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“Hollywood actress Myrna Loy shows off the new erogenous zone, the back.”

Scanned from the book “Decades of Fashion”.

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Bias-Cut Dresses, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

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“Sleek, bias-cut dresses were worn for evening and formal occasions, and showed every curve, so girdles were used to slim down the hips. A model poses in a dress by Victor Stiebel (above, left), Hollywood actress Myrna Loy (above, centre) shows off the new erogenous zone, the back, and actress Gina Malo, (above, right) wears a bejewelled Empire line gown.”

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Dress by Robert Piguet, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

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“This dress is by Robert Piguet who was known for his easy tailored dresses. “

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Adrienne Ames, 1930s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

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“Low-backed, white evening dresses were used to show off a deep tan. Film star Adrienne Ames wears a classically draped back, which could possibly have been designed by Madeleine Vionnet or Alix Barton (later known as Madame Grès). Almost sci-fi style wide sleeves made the column dresses worn for evening look slimmer and longer.”

Scanned from the book “Decades of Fashion”.

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1930s dresses, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

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“Fashion editor-turned designer Mainbocher’s black evening dress (above, left) sets off a diamanté feather at the waist. Velvet was still popular for evening and Chanel designed wide-shouldered evening suits in black velvet. This dress (above, center) is by Robert Piguet who was known for his easy tailored dresses. Black satin trimmed with silver fox was used for this Mainbocher dress with its matching cape (above, right).”

Scanned from the book “Decades of Fashion”.

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