Fabulous Frocks!

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...Fab Frocks
from the V & A costume rooms...
(click to enlarge )

bodice detail from a Celia Birtwell designed fabric & dress late 1960's

1920's beaded column gown, Jean Patou

Zandra Rhodes early 1970's

A classic Chanel three piece worn by Gabrielle herself

Catherine Walker dress & jacket designed for Diana, HRH Princess of Wales
for the Royal Tour, Hong Kong

looks like something Morticia would wear!

fabulous glass beaded back detail


floral Dior dress garnished with beads


and a jewel in the crown
a Vivienne Westwood gown I would love to own!




... and here is a soupcon of fashions of the future
new designs from young designers, students of fashion







Comments

  1. RNSANE10:16 pm, December 18, 2009

    My favorites were the one with the glass beaded back and the one by Jean Patou - Jean Patou is the maker of Joy, my favorite perfume of all time!

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  2. Rosaria Williams10:33 pm, December 18, 2009

    Lovely! There are quite a few I wouldn't mind slipping in. Thanks for these wonderful sights.

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  3. Expat mum10:55 pm, December 18, 2009

    Those new ones look very retro don't they?

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  4. Brighton Mum-Teenage Angst11:23 pm, December 18, 2009

    Beautiful photos of glorious dresses! Thanks for sharing them.

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  5. Midlife Roadtripper11:47 pm, December 18, 2009

    I like the glass beaded one also. I also want the thin waistline.

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  6. Ayak7:23 am, December 19, 2009

    Beautiful Saz...thanks for sharing.I also love the Vivienne Westwood...superb!

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  7. auntiegwen12:35 pm, December 19, 2009

    Ooh auntie likes the Moticia one muchly and the bare back one, it is one of the few places left on auntie that is neither fat nor wrinked !!!!

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  8. Woman in a Window2:08 pm, December 19, 2009

    That one for Dianna took my breath away. Simple. Perfect.
    xo
    erin

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  9. Hilary2:20 pm, December 19, 2009

    Wow what a beautiful look at some of these show-stoppers. I quite like that Dior.

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  10. Cynthia L. H.2:27 pm, December 19, 2009

    Ooohh, yes!!! FABulous Frocks!!!
    Thank you for sharing.
    Love them all!
    ;^)

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  11. Marilynne4:02 am, December 20, 2009

    I think the young designers have forgotten a body fits under those clothes.

    I adored the black Chanel suit.

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  12. Dulwichmum10:17 am, December 20, 2009

    These are just stunning photos. Thank you for sharing them with us. You have made me glad to be in London at Christmas all over again! I am going to go everywhere and enjoy it all.

    Bea x

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  13. jay12:51 pm, December 20, 2009

    The V and A is a wonderful place, isn't it? Just wonderful. And I'm with you on the Westwood dress! Pity I go nowhere to wear that type of thing.

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  14. lime3:06 pm, December 22, 2009

    just gorgeous. the beadwork is just amazing to me. wouldn't really want to wear it as i think it would be awfully heavy but it is intricate and beautifully done.

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  15. sallymandy11:19 am, December 23, 2009

    Lovely Saz! The Zandra Rhodes takes my breath away.

    I've been too long away from visiting my blog friends...I hope you and your family have a lovely and restful holiday. Best wishes, xo. Sallymandy

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