Modele Parisien - Last Minute Sketches from Paris

<B>Modele Parisien - Last Minute Sketches from Paris. This showcases the Modele Parisien line of patterns. These cost $1.00 each (plus you got a silk label) and were based on the latest designs from the top French designers of the day. We have inspiration (read knock-offs) from: Renee, Premet, Jenny, Molyneux, Worth, Cyber, Martial et Armande.<br> They were considered "a 'chic' collection specially selected by our personal representative in Paris through an exclusive arrangement with the greatest couturiers of the Champs Elysees, Rue de la Paix, and Palace Vendome. To meet the requirements of those who demand the most advanced creations of the Paris world of fashion..."</B><p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/MoreBlogging/PictorialReviewMagazine31.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/MoreBlogging/PictorialReviewMagazine31.jpg" width="400"></a><br>

Modele Parisien - Last Minute Sketches from Paris

Modele Parisien - Last Minute Sketches from Paris. This showcases the Modele Parisien line of patterns. These cost $1.00 each (plus you got ...

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Famous Fashion Designers Inspired by Silverware! - 1940 Better Homes and Gardens

<B>Just in time for Christmas, "Community Plate - Leadership in Design Authority" shows us the silverware that inspired Balenciaga, Molyneux, Schiaparelli and Lelong to create these gowns.<br>Mind you, it was the silverware that came first...but thank goodness these mere dress designers had such inspiration!</B><p> <a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/MoreBlogging/BetterHomesGardensDec1940-2.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/MoreBlogging/BetterHomesGardensDec1940-2.jpg" width="400"></a><br><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/MoreBlogging/BetterHomesGardensDec1940.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/MoreBlogging/BetterHomesGardensDec1940.jpg" width="400"></a><p>BALENCIAGA took his style inspiration for this creation from Coronation* by Community ... the best loved pattern of all!<p>MOLYNEUX was inspired by the jewel like flower design of the loveliest pattern of the year...the new Milady*byCommunity.<p>SCHIAPARELLI created this exciting, dramatic gown, inspired by the exciting, deeply carved pattern, Forever*by Community.<p>LELONG designed this superbly simple gown in honor of the superbly simple pattern... Lady Hamilton* in Community Plate.<br>

Famous Fashion Designers Inspired by Silverware! - 1940 Better Homes and Gardens

Just in time for Christmas, "Community Plate - Leadership in Design Authority" shows us the silverware that inspired Balenciaga, M...

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