So…. I have been missing haven’t I? mmm sorry! It’s a little crazy, busy learning lots of new things about blogging. Having a great time doing the course but I am finding it a challenge to keep up with everything. If I’m still erratic in the next couple of weeks, please forgive me. I will get back to normal.
But for now…
It’s Terminology Tuesday again and this week in the spotlight is…
“the flying saucer dress”
I love this one. I remember those heady days when Issey Miyake was sooooo poplular. Women everywhere were walking around in crinkled polyester. I both coveted and recoiled in horror. The idea of so much polyester in sweaty Sydney made me overheat just thinking about it. I do remember walking through Double Bay one day and counting the Issey Miyake / another Japanese designer / rip off Japanese designer outfits! Though those were predominantly all black, there were so many I lost count!
Issey Miyake “Flying Saucer Dress” Spring 1994 photo source: http://collections.lacma.org/node/212513
Issey Miyake Spring 1994 “Flying Saucer Dress”. Arm detail photo source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/glasser/2735677442/
Whilst it looks kinda crazy now, you have to love the ingenuity and creativity that goes into putting something like this together…. and selling it to us all!
“This dress was introduced by Issey Miyake in the Spring of 1994. Rectangular strips of polyester fabric in an array of colours are stitched together to create horizontally striped yardage. This yardage is gathered, folded, and heat set. The pleated fabric is then stitched into three tubes, one for the body and two for the sleeves, to create dress that looks like a flying saucer”definition from:The Fairchilds Books Dictionairy of Fashion by Phyllis G Tortora and Sandra J Keiser
This 1″ diameter pinback was sold along with information for the Amalgamated Flying Saucer Club of America in the 1960’s. photo source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/34917706@N07/5422898686/
Flying Saucer from THE INVADERS photo source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/klaatucarpenter/12516910793/
Happy Tuesday
Bella
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* Bibliography: The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Fashion 4th Edition by Phyllis G. and Sandra J. Keiser
OK! I admit it…. this is a thinly disguised excuse to share this knitting pattern with you!!!! Oh how I laughed when I found this one! But as the saying goes…. things come around. Perhaps I’ll be seen sporting a pair of these some time soon?? Ok, not likely…
It’s Terminology Tuesday again and this week in the spotlight is…
Hot Pants…. of the particularly 70’s variety…
theartofcostume.wordpress.com Terminology Tuesday no. 12
Hot Pants
“A slang term coined by fashion industry newspaper Women’s Wear Daily in early 1971 to describe women’s short shorts made of luxury fabrics and leather. Often worn with coloured tights and fancy tops as evening wear and on city streets.”
Definition:
The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Fashion 4th Edition by Phyllis G. and Sandra J. Keiser
theartofcostume.wordpress.com terminology Tuesday no.12
theartofcostume.wordpress.com Terminology Tuesday no. 12
theartofcostume.wordpress.com Terminology Tuesday no 12
theartofcostume.wordpress.com Terminology Tuesday no. 12
theartofcostume.wordpress.com Terminology Tuesday no.12
theartofcostume.wordpress.com Terminology Tuesday no.12
theartofcostume.wordpress.com Terminology Tuesday no.12
theartofcostume.wordpress.com Terminology Tuesday no.12
theartofcostume.wordpress.com Terminology Tuesday no.12
“I’m ready for my close up Mr De Mille” theartofcostume.wordpress.com Terminology Tuesday no 12
theartofcostume.wordpress.com Terminology Tuesday no.12
theartofcostume.wordpress.com Terminology Tuesday no.12
Hoping that gave you a jolly good giggle too.
Happy Tuesday
Bella
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* Bibliography: The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Fashion 4th Edition by Phyllis G. and Sandra J. Keiser
Is anyone sick of my alliteration yet? It just comes to me when I look at the photo. Geez I must be a cheesy sod. Ah well, let me know when it gets boring. Or suggest alternative titles??? That might be fun. But keep it clean, please, I know there are children reading!
It’s Photobomb Friday (although it’s Tuesday, ahhhhhhhh, I’m sliding !!!) and today’s it is…
The chipper chippery
Best on…
Soft Autumn
Oh dear! Again??? I think I subconsciously like Soft Autumn palettes. Will branch out next week.
Any requests?
theartofcostume.wordpress.com colour inspiration no 12
This one’s not such a great photo, it was a little tricky to get a good angle without asking the nice man if I could get behind the counter! Which of course he would have had to say no to anyway because of health and safety and all that. However I do need to work on getting a little less shy about these things! Had to include it though as I just love the true blue retro look and couldn’t believe it when I found this jumper… see below!
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theartofcostume.wordpress.com colour inspiration no. 12
Perfect!
Mwah!
Bella.
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Disclaimer:
All of the garments featured have been selected for their aesthetics only. Items vary dramatically in price and I make no claims as to their ethical or non ethical standing. For your entertainment and inspiration only.
Whoa!!!! I’m getting ahead of myself this week! It’s only Autumn but I get so excited when I see something that twigs my hopelessly romantic imagination. So prepare for a little winter treat….
It’s Terminology Tuesday again and this week in the spotlight is…
Après Ski…
Vacation Knits by Villawool p9 circa 1960
photo source: theartofcostume.wordpress.com
Vacation Knits by villawool p21 circa 1960 photo source: theartofcostume.wordpress.com
“A French term pronounced ah-pray’ meaning “After Skiing.“In fashion it describes clothing and accessories typically worn when relaxing after skiing. This look first became popular in the 1950’s at famous resorts such as Sun Valley, Lake Placid, and San Moritz. As more people began to ski, the look increased in popularity. Elements included colourful, glamourous sportswear items such as vests of fur or embroidery, pants of velvet, printed fabrics, and suede, as well as sweaters in jacquard knits and unusual boots. “
Over Easter the family and I took a quick trip to Warnambool and Port Fairy. It was magic. I hadn’t been to that part of Victoria since I was a child and I thoroughly enjoyed all the history. A definite highlight was the Maritime exhibition in Warnambool. I highly recommend it if you have kids or love a bit of history. I took a ton of piccies so this might be the first in a series from that day!
It’s Photobomb Friday and today’s it is…
Best on…
Deep Winter
theartofcostume.wordpress.com colour inspiration no. 11 shipping sheep
theartofcostume.wordpress.com colour inspiration no.11
Ship shape boys, ship shape!
Mwah!
Bella.
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Disclaimer:
All of the garments featured have been selected for their aesthetics only. Items vary dramatically in price and I make no claims as to their ethical or non ethical standing. For your entertainment and inspiration only.
It’s Terminology Tuesday (well actually it’s Wednesday! sorry.) again and this week in the spotlight is…
Buskins…
There have been so many clever, insightful things said about dress…
Here are just a few…
“Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence in society.”
~ Mark Twain, quoted in More Maxims of Mark, Johnson, 1927
“It is an interesting question how far men would retain their relative rank if they were divested of their clothes.”
~Henry David Thoreau
“The whole art of living is mirrored in fashion..”
~ Cecil Beaton
“Each age seeks its own image, the mirror of that image being the mirror of truth.”
~ Christian Dior
cheers,
Bella
Cups of tea, and cosy conversations, surrounded by a delightful array of exotic textiles. Heaven!
Best on…
Soft Summer (Cool, muted and soft)
theartofcostume.wordpress.com colour inspiration #10.
theartofcostume.wordpress.com colour inspiration no. 10
psst… did you see I’ve graduated to “advanced” colour palette? Thank’s TT. I’d don’t know why I didn’t try them earlier.
Bella.
For more colour inspiration click on the colour category in the “Let’s talk” cloud at the top right of the home page.
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Disclaimer:
All of the garments featured have been selected for their aesthetics only. Items vary dramatically in price and I make no claims as to their ethical or non ethical standing. For your entertainment and inspiration only.
It’s Terminology Tuesday again and this week in the spotlight is…
the Annette Kellerman swimsuit…
You might have heard of her? Hopefully you have. I definitely had but was still amazed to learn of the extent of the influence she had on the lives we now live.
Pictorial post card, Miss Annette Kellermann, Champion Lady Swimmer and Diver of the World. State Library of N.S.W. photo source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/statelibraryofnsw/6940033817/
Annette Kellerman (originally Kellermann), (1887 – 1975) was an Australian athlete, vaudeville and movie star and successful entrpreneur. In fact she was one of the most famous women of her time. Suffering from Rickets as a child, a condition which often results in weakened and deformed legs, Kellerman took to the water upon medical advice once her steel braces were removed. She learned to swim despite her initial fears and contrary to social norms of the time. In the Victorian era, European and American societies did not generally partake in swimming for pleasure. Most women were unable to swim and even if they were inclined were expected to wear heavy cumbersome clothing and not actually swim, just wade. However in Australia, women had adopted men’s swimming attire although strictly only for competitive swimming.
Holiday bathing dresses. photo source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/27413256@N06/4546707945/
The Weir, Nepean at Penrith by Arthur Judges (c.1910). photo source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pellethepoet/10340153424/
Easter egg hunt in the grounds of the old convent. Lovely to hang around old spaces and find lovely little nooks to photograph.
Best on…
Soft Autumn (warm, muted and soft)
theartofcostume.wordpress.com colour inspiration no 9.
powdered, crumbling painted concrete, burnt butter door, red brick and concrete slab. convent crumble.
Wishing you a wonderful Easter Break.
Bella.
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Disclaimer:
All of the garments featured have been selected for their aesthetics only. Items vary dramatically in price and I make no claims as to their ethical or non ethical standing. For your entertainment and inspiration only.