FSN 302 Study Guide - Final Guide: Sheath Dress, Paco Rabanne, Elsa Schiaparelli
6 Dec 2013
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Purple (royal colour), white (purity), green (hope, emblem of spring) Family who motivated everyone to join the movement. Also made high necks with pearls popular. Mono boson s shape, low bust, small waist. Has been said that women had their ribs removed to achieve the look. During time period, it was acceptable for wives to be intertwined with royalty. Lit a cigarette in front of a prominent new. Made front page headlines in the newspaper. Known for bringing back the empire revival, created the image of the nouveau rich. High waisted, un-restricted garments that needed no understructure (corset) 1909, brought the russian ballet to paris. Moved to venice with mother when he was very young. Best known for dresses with tiny, tiny pleats. Best known for the bias cut dress . Tiny waist, padded hips, dropped rounded shoulders. New look was achieved with very old, labour intensive methods. Originally called the corolle line because of the huge skirt.
