"What I did is not fashion — it was designed to last forever."
As if anyone needs a reason to fly to Paris, the
Madeleine Vionnet, puriste de la mode exhibit is open at the
musée des Arts décoratifs in Paris, and runs through January 31, 2010.
One of the most innovative and influential designers of the twentieth century, Madeleine Vionnet not only invented the bias cut, she was also an early adopter of workers' rights and copyright protection of her unique designs.
Read an excellent review and see a slideshow at New York Times online.
Books available on M. Vionnet:
A virtual gallery of Vionnet:
Vionnet did her draping on a small mannequin.
via Metropolitan Museum of Art
Those dresses are so beauitful. Aside from the fact that I want to frame them, they are sexy, subtle and over the top, all at once. I have fallen in love!
Posted by: Lauren | July 15, 2009 at 03:53 AM
Wow! this is really cool. such a nice collection of those different dresses. i like the style even the design and colors was great. hope to see more of that!
-altheya-
Posted by: wholesale clothing | August 18, 2009 at 01:46 AM
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Posted by: online jeans | June 26, 2010 at 10:53 PM
This is a wonderful collection of models here.
I appreciate the designer.
Posted by: Hard Hat Signs | July 26, 2010 at 04:54 AM
She is most experienced and classic designer it seems. Thanks for these designs here.
Posted by: Inward investment | July 26, 2010 at 04:58 AM
I had the pleasure of seeing the exhibit at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris back in January and you truly must see these dresses in person. I create and fabricate couture draperies and to see her work was tuly amazing!
I just stumbled onto this blog by accident, funny how that happens....I'll be back.
Tammi
Posted by: Tammi Le Nair | August 19, 2010 at 11:54 AM
Found my way here via google as part of my textiles/fashion research on how to drape on a mannequin for my current project onhuman rights. Mdme Vionnet is one of my fave designers of all time. Her creativity is audacious and awesome and has transcended generations. Thank you for posting up. LaMorenaxx
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