1903–1959 Adrian

[iluvjeisa]

Which designers today would you say were inspired by Adrian? I can't really see who, to be honest.

 

[DosViolines]

Which designers today would you say were inspired by Adrian? I can't really see who, to be honest.

Hmmm...good question.

People often cite films or movie stars as their inspiration,
almost never the costume designer.
So, I guess his influence was more implicit.

 

[5AvenueMarceau]

/\ I can't remember which film it was, but I'm pretty sure the lilac ruffled ysl dress of a few summers ago was pretty similar to one of Adrian's designs. I'll have a look.

vogue.co.uk

And my exams finish next week, so I'll try and scan them then!

 

[DosViolines]

Adrian Black Cocktail Dress, Late 1940s

whitakerauction

 

[SomethingElse]

beverbirks.com

 

[DosViolines]

Adrian Black Silk Cocktail Dress, 1940s

whitakerauction

 

[SomethingElse]

Blue Silk Evening Gown, 1940s.

whitakerauction.com

 

[DosViolines]

Gilbert Adrian (United States, 1903 - 1959)
Woman's Two-piece Suit, 1944
Costume/clothing principle attire/entire body; Costume/clothing principle attire/lower body, Worsted wool, a) Jacket center back length: 25 1/2 in. (64.77 cm); b) Skirt center back length: 27 in. (68.58 cm)

lacma.org

 

[DosViolines]

Gilbert Adrian (United States, 1903 - 1959)
Woman's Two-piece Suit, circa 1947
Costume/clothing principle attire/upper body; Costume/clothing principle attire/lower body, Worsted wool, .1) Jacket center back length: 26 in. (66.04 cm); .2) Skirt center back length: 30 1/2 in. (77.47 cm)

lacma.org

 

[DosViolines]

Gilbert Adrian (United States, 1903 - 1959)
Woman's Dress and Coat, circa 1951
Costume/clothing principle attire/entire body; Costume/clothing principle attire/upper body, Silk and wool faille with paste stone buttons, .1) Dress center back length: 42 in. (106.68 cm); .2) Coat center back length: 41 in. (104.14 cm)

lacma.org

 

[DosViolines]

Woman's Wedding Dress and Veil, 1937
Costume/clothing principle attire/entire body; Costume/clothing accessory/headwear, Silk organza, silk taffeta, linen lace, a) Dress center back length: 102 in. (259.08 cm)
Gift of Miss Jeannette MacDonald

lacma.org

 

[DosViolines]

Costume for Norma Shearer in MGM Production 'Marie Antoinette', 1938
Costume/clothing principle attire/entire body, Silk organza over metallic silver lamé trimmed with silver passementerie, sequins, beading, and paste stones, a) Center back of bodice: 14 in. (35.6 cm); b) Center back of skirt: 45 in. (114.3 cm)

lacma.org

 

[DosViolines]

Costume for Jeannette MacDonald in the MGM production of 'Bittersweet'; Woman's Two-piece Suit, 1940
Costume/clothing principle attire/entire body, Silk, velvet with ecru lace engageantes, and velvet bow, a) Jacket center back length: 22 in. (55.8 cm); b) Blouse center back length: 18 in. (45.7 cm); c) Skirt center back length: 43 in. (109.2 cm)

lacma.org

 

[DosViolines]

Woman's Coat, 1942
Costume/clothing principle attire/upper body, Quilted cotton gingham, sequins, Center back: 34 1/4 in. (87 cm)

lacma.org

 

[DosViolines]

Woman's Two-piece Suit, circa 1945
Costume/clothing principle attire/lower body; Costume/clothing principle attire/upper body, Wool gabardine, b) Skirt center back length: 27 in. (68.58 cm)

lacma.org

 

[DosViolines]

Woman's Scarf Hat, circa 1946
Costume/clothing accessory/headwear, Silk matte jersey knit, sequins, Diameter: 7 in. (17.78 cm)

lacma.org

 

[DosViolines]

Woman's Doll Hat, circa 1947
Costume/clothing accessory/headwear, Wool felt, grosgrain ribbon, silk net

lacma.org

 

[DosViolines]

Woman's Dress and Cape, circa 1947
Costume/clothing principle attire/entire body, Cotton gingham, a) Dress center back length: 56 in.; (142.2 cm); b) Cape center back length: 58 in. (147.3 cm)

lacma.org

 

[DosViolines]

Woman's Two-Piece Evening Dress, circa 1947
Costume/clothing principle attire/entire body; Costume/clothing principle attire/upper body, Rayon crepe with silk and metallic embroidery, a) Jacket center back length: 29 in. (73.7 cm); b) Skirt center back length: 44 in. (111.8 cm)

lacma.org

 

[DosViolines]

Woman's Two-piece Suit, circa 1947
Costume/clothing principle attire/lower body; Costume/clothing principle attire/upper body, Wool broadcloth, a) Jacket center back length: 40 1/2 in. (102.87 cm); b) Skirt center back length: 27 in.; 68.58 cm

lacma.org