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Worth/Mainbocher: Demystifying the Haute Couture Something pretty for you
LuceLu   Advanced Beginner NY USA Member since 8/4/06 Posts: 1386	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 7/28/12 8:37 PM MCNY Collections Exhibit Worth/Mainbocher: Demystifying the Haute Couture he Museum of the City of New York presents this FABULOUS online exhibit of 100 years of beautiful dresses. Warning: prepare to spend some time looking at each garment and learning about it's history, fabrics and construction. Be sure to click on the little magnifying glass icons to see close-ups of the details. Fascinating!
AdaH   Intermediate IA USA Member since 11/21/09 Posts: 2139	Login to reply to this post In reply to LuceLu << Like this post Date: 7/28/12 9:17 PM What a wonderful exhibit. I love the way you can zoom in and look at the details. I wonder how much some of the Worth gowns cost? ------ Ada
mmcp   Advanced Beginner MD USA Member since 5/31/09 Posts: 94	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/29/12 2:30 PM I thought the notes on the Mainbochers not being lined was very interesting: The absence of a lining is typical in couture dressmaking, as the lining might cause an unwanted pull or wrinkle on the dress. Instead, the raw edges of the seams and hems are hand-overcast to prevent raveling.
GBK   Intermediate GERMANY Member since 12/24/07 Posts: 900	Login to reply to this post In reply to LuceLu << Like this post Date: 7/29/12 2:41 PM Thanks so much for the link! That's outstandingly wonderful eye-candy ... ------ Happy Sewing!

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