Weekend Eye Candy - Lucien Lelong, 1928

Claire Luce wears a dove gray satin coat trimmed in gray fox fur at the sleeves by Lucien Lelong in 1928.  Luce was a Zeigfeld star at this time, and she would soon move on to fame on the stage and in movies.

Paris Couture - 1937

Today, the next in our continuing series about Paris couture in the 1930s.  The year is 1937 and the beauty is in the incredible details.  Which is your favorite?

Marcel Rochas black crepe dress adorned with light blue gathered ribbons.  Note the large holes at the neckline and sleeves that the ribbons thread through.

Charles Worth black velvet dress with intricate embroidery on the bodice.

Rosevienne dress in black knitted lace.  The skin shows through where the slip isn't!

Lucien Lelong black velvet dress with a white Guipure lace bodice.  Bows accent the lace.

Elsa Schiaparelli brings the ultimate in fun details.  The black crepe suit is accented with red embroidery around the pockets in the shape of lips.  And that is her famous shoe hat in black with a red heel.

Weekend Eye Candy - Lucien Lelong, 1946

Lucien Lelong constrasts a pink velvet bodice with layers of pink tulle in this evening gown for Winter 1946. The hemline reveals silver platform shoes.