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Detail of silk weaves

Wearing the dress

From exhibit label:
"The mannequin is covered by strips of maps from every corner of the planet but each strip tells only a fragment of a story. Only when assembled together, we discern their purpose and aesthetic quality. The belt depics a…

Transitioning from the popular S-curve silhouette, this fashionable and eye-catching dress is more streamlined, with a slightly raised waist, introducing a more modern look. What is of most interest is the surprising combination of materials, using…

Leather, silk, linen, cotton Western European. Rare example of sixteenth century male clothing. Protruding "peascod" waste. Padding suggests it was intended as a protective garment, likely fencing.

L'Argent directed by Marcel L'Herbier 1928 (poster)

First review of film in New York Times, 1926

Opening notice in Cinea Cine pour tous

Paisley pattern from Kashmir