Fashion through the Eyes of Paintings & Illustrations

[prehuman]

^wow those are really amazing! love The history of the feminine costume of the world. especially the indian and the greek ones! the book its from is called The history of the feminine costume of the world?

I'm truly glad you're enjoying them. Most of the book is posted here--it's a great resource!

 

[prehuman]

The history of the feminine costume of the world.
(part vii)

Fashionable Ladies.

Dresses.

Blouses.

Skirts.

Hats.

Shoes.

Jewels.

The European costumes : Northern countries Scandinavia ([1926-1927])

Fashionable ladies.

Mantles.

Headdresses.

NYPL Digital Gallery

 

[prehuman]

The history of the feminine costume of the world.
(part viii)

The European costuems : United Kingdom. / Paul Louis de Giafferri ([1926-1927])

Headdresses.

Cloths.

Footwear.

Trinkets, Jewels.

The European costumes : The Latins, Spain - Italy./ Paul Louis de Giafferri ([1926-1927])

Busts.

Sleeves.

Jewels.

The European costumes : Central Europe, Germany, Russia.

Busts.

Skirts.

Sleeves.

Hats & Headdresses.

Jewels, trinkets.

NYPL Digital Gallery

 

[prehuman]

The history of the feminine costume of the world.
(part ix)

The three Americas./ Paul Louis de Giafferri ([1926-1927])

Busts.

Cloaks.

Skirts.

Sleeves.

Hats.

Footwear, gloves.

Jewels.

Excuse the offensive, ignorant title. Just have to keep in mind that these images are from a different period with different societal norms.

Primitive races./ Paul Louis de Giafferri. ([1926-1927])

Fashionable ladies.

Dresses.

Skirts.

Headdresses.

Jewels.

"Woman in blue attire with white hat."

NYPL Digital Gallery

 

[prehuman]

[Man and woman in sweaters and scarves, standing near a sled.]
Sportswear costume from the 1900s.

[Men in outdoor sportswear.] (1922)

[Woman in sportswear leaning against an automobile.] (1922)

NYPL Digital Gallery

 

[prehuman]

It would be really interesting to see an illustrated record of fashions from the 1960s-2000s. I wonder what style the drawings would be in?

 

[prehuman]

Pompadour Pelisse. 1862

Walking Dress, with hat. 1865

American Fashions. 1909

NYPL Digital Gallery

 

[gius]

a wealth of inspiration ! prehuman merci beacoup !!


you can write the credits as the url
so nypl.org will be good enough
(removing www will keep it from turning into a link, which is against tFS policy)

 

[prehuman]

a wealth of inspiration ! prehuman merci beacoup !!


you can write the credits as the url
so nypl.org will be good enough
(removing www will keep it from turning into a link, which is against tFS policy)

Thanks for the advice, hon. You're great!

 

[prehuman]

Riikka Surmunen is a 21 year-old artist from Norway who is very much inspired by fashion. She does a rather beautiful spin on editorials, I see McQueen in there, for sure.

Ace of Ache

Thunder

Velvet

1/3 Illustrations for Voi Hyvin

Illustration for The Guardian: G2

Years with Amber

Bimboo Forest

The Empire of Seduction

Super Illegal

Sunday

I Curse U

Diamond Chili

Illustration for Trendi, April 2008

Album cover for Kastor





riikkas.com

 

[prehuman]

Cherry Stern

Leaving the Town

Soft Obstacle




riikkas.com

 

[prehuman]

This February 1909 issue of Cosmopolitan features an understated but stunning Art Nouveau cover by Tony Nell.

flickr.com/PopKulture

 

[prehuman]

nypl.org

 

[before]

I love Riikka!

 

[gius]

lately i love georges de la tour...

education of the virgin

blower with pipe

abcgallery.com | irishphilosophicalsociety.ie

 

[Marvystone]

kalman.blogs.nytimes

 

[prehuman]

Ouvrage Rare et Nouveau Contenant Plusieurs Desseins de Marveilleuse Recreation sous Diverses Caprices et Gentilesses (known as Fantastic Headdresses)

Denis Boutemie, French, active 1619–after 1658

bibliodyssey.blogspot.com

 

[gius]

It would be really interesting to see an illustrated record of fashions from the 1960s-2000s. I wonder what style the drawings would be in?

here is a few
1960's

sovintagepatterns.com

 

[gius]

and 1970's

sovintagepatterns.com

 

[mariska]

I love the illustrations by Cedric Rivrain. Sleek and simple. Plus, Kate Moss looking young and exciting



















more on his website,
cedricrivrain.com