Designer Jeanne Lanvin was born on this day in 1867, one of the earliest women pioneers to excel in the business of fashion, joining the Syndicat de la Couture in 1909. This is a rich, jewel like gown, a turquoise gem with a gold trim, early #1930s #fondationazzedinealaia #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

This is an unusual placement of pleating, Mme Grès deploying her trademark pleats in silk jersey with more coverage across the arms and chat than previous iterations. It is like the Great Flood here so I am channelling its sunny energy. Early 1970s #fondationazzedinealaia #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

If all of my outfits this winter do not come with matching mittens then what is even the point? This #1930s skating ensemble was created by Schiaparelli for her sporting line, an innovative addition to her fashion brand #palaisgalliera #fondationazzedinealaia #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Just a little satin something courtesy of Jean Patou c1930, dark teal and bias cut with some interesting construction details at the shoulder #fondationazzedinealaia #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Fluid folds in teal silk crepe, the back panel of this mid #1970s evening dress creates a dramatic swoop of cloth around the narrow shoulder straps. It is a design masterclass from Mme Grès, another example of her genius beyond the pleats #fondationazzedinealaia #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

#fondationazzedinealaia Madonna and Azzedine Alaia by Steven Meisel, 1990. @madonna #stevenmeisel #madonna #moda #photography #art