Victoriana & Steampunk

Historic Victorian fashion and modern Steampunk couture.
567 Pins
·
7 Sections
·
4d
What trendy New York girls wore in summer 1872
What trendy New York girls wore in summer 1872 | Ephemeral New York
Jacques Doucet | Ball gown | French | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Ball Gown, Jacques Doucet (French, Paris 1853–1929 Paris): 1898-1900, French, silk, metal. "This ball gown is simplistic in design, yet extravagant by the choice of materials used. The sheer overlayer is enhanced by the solid lamé underlayers and a sense of luxury is added by the hidden lace flounce at the hem."
Rose Brocaded Satin Dinner Dress, C. 1892
House of Worth | Dress | French | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Gilded Age's costume designer on how she won over Julian Fellowes with her vision for the show