1891-1976 Mainbocher

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chiffon dress over satin slip with matching cape, 1932.

from Hamish Bowles' personal couture collection.

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[alwaysademo]

I wonder why this name died out...in every biography I read of stylish women from this time period they are devoted to Mainbocher.

Out of nowhere but I'm researching him and Galanos to understand better American fashion besides the wasp Ralph look. Karl counted Mainbocher as the American designer he admired, wrote an essay in an issue of V in the 10s. Also he was the first American to have a successful couture business in Paris.