Favorite Dresses

"For a dress to survive from one era to the next, it must be marked with an extreme purity"

Madame Gres

      I love fashion history. But what surprises me when I'm looking back in time is how I find amazing designs that are so contemporary....even if they were made in 1930! That is true creative genius, to design something that is forever gorgeous, an immortal piece that conquers the many trifles of lady Fashion.

This is just a tiny selection of my favorite dresses and looking at them motivates me to overcome my limitations. Hope you enjoy it just as much as I do!

                                        This has to be the most amazing back I've seen in a dress.
                                                   Gianfranco Ferre Autumn/Winter 1992/93

And the front isn't disappointing either:P

Simple, sleek, sensational

Madame Vionnet 1938, winter Collection

I adore it! I would get married in this dress!

                                                 Grace Kelly in Madame Gres I think....
                                                         She's fabulous anyway!

                       

Madame Gres 1976

How cool is this?!!!

Madame Vionnet 1921

Madame Vionnet 1936

Christian Dior (the designer, not the brand)- Junon dress 

Fall/Winter 1949/50

Inspired by the patron goddess of Rome, Juno(Hera in Greek mythology) and the bird associated with her, 

the peacock. This dress is art in motion. 

Giles Spring/Summer 2007

xoxo