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LILLY DACHE’ - (1907-1989) Lilly Dache’ started her millinery shop in 1924. By the 1930s she was also producing handbags and other accessories. She worked with Hollywood designer Travis Banton, producing hats to complement his dresses and suits. By the 1950s she had introduced a line of costume jewelry. In 1958 Dache’ hired Halston as a hat designer. Lilly Dache’ retired in 1968.
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From an early 1960's suit.
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from a 1970s-80s wool shirt
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DONALD DAVIES - Donald Davies is one of the better known and respected Irish designers. He was active from the 50s to the 70s, and worked principally in fine woollens and challises, and Irish linen. He is particularly well-known for his simple but superb shirtdresses, believed by insiders to be the best of their kind. These were worn across the world, literally to shreds by some devoted fans, so that they are quite rare now.
From a 1960s dress
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OSCAR DE LA RENTA - Born in the Dominican Republic, de la Renta worked for many designers on his way to Jane Derby, where he was head designer before changing it to his own label. From evening gowns to peasant dresses, his clothing has always been opulent, romantic, extravagant, and feminine, and even ornate. De la Renta's simpler day wear is defined by detail. De la Renta is presently Artistic Directeur for the House of Balmain. pastperfect2
labels: Oscar de la Renta for Elizabeth Arden (1963-65), Oscar de la Renta for Jane Derby (1965-67), Oscar de la Renta (to present). pastperfect2
Label A : from a c. 1973 dress
Label B : a modern label, from a 1990s coat
Label C : from a 'Swirl' dress by Oscar de la Renta.
Label D : a 1970s label
Label E : from a mid-80s party dress
From a 1940s suit
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Source:
New York Fashion by Caroline Rennolds Milbank
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From a c. 1958 gown
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From a 70s sundress -
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from a late 40s, early 50s dress and matching jacket
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from a 1950s black velvet gown
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From a 1954 tweed dress for the
Dior London H-Line Autumn-Winter.
From a non-licensed Christian Dior Fall-Winter 1973 Mark Bohan.
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CHRISTIAN DIOR - 1905 –1958
Christian Dior was one of the most influential designers of the 20th Century. From 1941 – 46, Dior worked at Lucien Lelong. While there he attracted the attention of textile maker Marcel Boussac, who became Dior’s financial backer. In the spring of 1947, Dior showed his first major collection, the “Corolle” line, which came to be known as the “New Look”. The “New Look” was made up of long, full skirts and a nipped-in waist that called for the use of a corset.
Dior continued to be a major force in the fashion world in the 1950s, with a new silhouette each season, including the Princess line of 1951, the “H” line of 1954, and the “A” and “Y” lines of 1955.
After Dior’s death in 1958, his assistant, Yves Saint Laurent, became the head designer at Dior. The head designers at Dior have been:
1947 –1958 – Christian Dior
1958 –1960 – Yves Saint Laurent
1960 –1989 – Marc Bohan
1989 –1996 – Gianfranco Ferre’
1996 – present – John Galliano
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From a 1970 gown
From a 1970s muslin dress
DOLLY ROCKERS : One of the lesser labels of the British Boutique Movement. The house designer for this label was known as "Sambo". While they also did crisply cut, simple fashions, their best work is represented in their peasant dresses, usually made from gossamer-light, richly hued custom print cottons, voile, and muslin. Active c.1965-c.1975
From a mid 1970s dress – nowandthenfashion
From a full length lace evening dress, late 1960s –
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From a 1920s crepe and silk flapper dress.
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