Faces of the Paris Couturiers, Part 2

You know their names, but what about their faces? In day 2 of a 3 part series, here are the faces of the French Couture from 1950.

Mme. Gres

Jacques Griffe

Marcel Rochas

Molyneux

Jean Patou

Marie-Blanche de Polignac, daughter of Jeanne Lanvin

Marie-Louise Bruyere

All photos by George Saad for L'art et la Mode

Weekend Eye Candy - Alix, 1935

A backless black crepe evening gown by Alix Barton, 1935.  Alix is better known as Mme. Gres today.  I love how the drapey sleeves accent that open back. 

Weekend Eye Candy - Mme. Gres, 1953

How do you take an ordinary striped dress and make it more interesting?  First, have it designed by a master draper like Mme. Gres.  Then make a shelf bust that curves up into tucked cap sleeves.  Finally, in a bit of whimsy, fill the shelf bust with silk flowers.  J'adore!

Weekend Eye Candy - Mme. Gres, 1962

Our final June bride for this year wears a wedding gown by Mme. Gres from 1962.  I love the idea of a hat instead of a bridal headpiece.  Do you?

Weekend Eye Candy - Mme Gres, 1966

Photo by Dominique Laporte for L'Officiel

Mme. Gres presented this daring bare midriff gown for Spring 1966 in a wonderful and wild printed silk.  Those triangular cut-outs are strategically placed to show off the curve at your waistline.  Love the dress, but the addition of the yellow drape is an unfortunate choice, in my opinion.  I think the dress would stand perfectly on it's own.

Weekend Eye Candy - Mme Gres, 1957

Need a little something to knock 'em dead on New Year's Eve?  How about this silk satin evening gown with matching hooded cloak by Mme. Gres from 1957?  In my dreams!

1953 Couture

I was doing some research about a couture garment recently and was struck by the popularity of stripes for the spring of 1953.  Mme. Grés seemed especially fond of striped silk for that season.  Which is your favorite?

Mme. Grés

Mme. Grés

Manquin

Schiaparelli

Mme. Grés

Maggy Rouff

1960 Couture Evening Gowns and Party Dresses

Time to tell us, which is your favorite of these couture looks from 1960?

Christian Dior

Carven

Maggy Rouf

Jacques Griffe

Mme. Gres

Jacques Heim