Paris Fashion - 1955 Spring Lines on Street Corners - Givenchy and Dior

<b>"Spring Lines on Street Corners" from Realities Magazine May 1955<br>"Four out-of-doors ensembles from the current collections"<br>Photographs by Sante Forlano<br></B><p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realities%20May%201955/RealitesMay55.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realities%20May%201955/RealitesMay55.jpg" width="400"></a><br>"No 1332," an ensemble by Givenchy with a new formula: a three-quarter coat, sleeveless and boat-necked, in a warm beige tweed, worn over a wool jersey suit in the same shade. The silk umbrella is by Vedrenne.<p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realities%20May%201955/RealitesMay55-2.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realities%20May%201955/RealitesMay55-2.jpg" width="400"></a><br>"Anglomanie:" two pieces that look like three are something to sing about, A long-torsoed dress by Dior in black and white Glen plaid becomes an almost classic suit when its jacket is buttoned up. New points: the longer back of the jacket over the pleated skirt. Worn with a yellow straw beret.<p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realities%20May%201955/RealitiesMay55.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realities%20May%201955/RealitiesMay55.jpg" width="400"></a><br>"No 4298:" a wide stand-away collar with its triple-fold bow is the headline news of this natural Glen plaid suit by Givenchy. The collarless three-quarter coat in a darker beige fleece is straight and simple. the cap matches the suit. Her leather bag is by Hermes.<p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realities%20May%201955/RealitiesMay55-2.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realities%20May%201955/RealitiesMay55-2.jpg" width="400"></a><br>"The A Dress," a pearl for the oyster: a dark gray flannel suit by Dior. The long double-breasted jacket, slit on the side, pyramids over a wide-pleated skirt held out by a petticoat. Hat in white felt. <br>(Photograph taken in front of Marius restaurant, 9, rue de Bourgogne, Paris)<p>

Paris Fashion - 1955 Spring Lines on Street Corners - Givenchy and Dior

"Spring Lines on Street Corners" from Realities Magazine May 1955 "Four out-of-doors ensembles from the current collections...

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Realities Magazine -1956 - Chanel Fashion

<B>Dancing Numbers - Four summer evening dresses from the Chanel Collection</B><p>Chanel No. 1<br>A stream of silver paillettes circles the long torsoed bodice and forms cascades along either side and down the front of the skirt in this strapless gown of filmy white tulle.<p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realites%20June%201956/RealitesJune56-4.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realites%20June%201956/RealitesJune56-4.jpg" width="400"></a><br>Chanel No. 2<br>Spanish influence is felt in this dancing dress: the bodice in black taffeta continues below the waist with a small bow in the back: a provocative turn is given to the sumptuous triple-tiered lace skirt. <p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realites%20June%201956/RealitesJune1956.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realites%20June%201956/RealitesJune1956.jpg" width="400"></a><br>Chanel No. 3<br>A dinner dress of Grecian simplicity in black chiffon: two skirt panels forming an inverted V begin just above the waist; while the stole, attached in a V, is flung over the shoulders.<p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realites%20June%201956/RealitesJune56-2.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realites%20June%201956/RealitesJune56-2.jpg" width="400"></a><br>Chanel No. 4<br>A summer dress of silk net, heavily embroidered with rhinestone and pearl-studded flowers. The low waistline is marked by a satin bow. Frills trim the bodice and organdy stole.<p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realites%20June%201956/RealitesJune56-3.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realites%20June%201956/RealitesJune56-3.jpg" width="400"></a><br>And I guess we all know what<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chanel_No._5"> Chanel No. 5</a> looks like...<p><a href="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realites%20June%201956/Realites5June1956.jpg"><img src="http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/what-i-found/Realites%20June%201956/Realites5June1956.jpg" width="400"></a><br>

Realities Magazine -1956 - Chanel Fashion

Dancing Numbers - Four summer evening dresses from the Chanel Collection Chanel No. 1 A stream of silver paillettes circles the long torsoed...

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