Bwah, it’s one of *those* days, so here’s a beautiful gown to gaze upon…
The Met
Robe a la Francaise
1740s
British
Hand-painted silk, fly fringe trimmings
I’ll take a little opulence with my tea, please!
V240: Robe a la Francaise, 1740
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Allison
August 28, 2012 at 12:14 AMWow! Just wow!
Anonymous
August 28, 2012 at 12:14 AMThanks for sharing- this gown is divine! The fly fringe is amazing… just think of all the hours put towards the trim alone. Wish we all could have a gown like this in our wardrobes… sigh…
Lauren Stowell
August 28, 2012 at 8:55 PMMe too! I don't have the patience for the fly fringe, or the money for the hand-painted silk, haha
Time Traveling in Costume
August 28, 2012 at 1:17 AMWhoa. Wow is right. Imagine the poor fingers that did all that.
Val
Lauren Stowell
August 28, 2012 at 8:56 PMThe painting, stitching, fly fringe, or all? I imagine countless hours went into this, with many hands working.
kbsalazar
August 28, 2012 at 2:23 PMGown as ever, is gorgeous. Proof that nothing succeeds like excess. But speaking of excess, can we attribute your "Bwah" to aftermath of the absinthe party? -k.
Lauren Stowell
August 28, 2012 at 8:57 PMHahaha, no, I'm not much of a party girl! I had one glass of rather enjoyable wormwood-free (it's the US after all) absinthe, talked awhile to a Belgian kid, then went home. That's all! See how boring I am!!
Isis
August 28, 2012 at 3:56 PMHmm, I wonder how long it would take to paint enough fabric…
Beautiful gown!
Lauren Stowell
August 28, 2012 at 8:58 PMWhat is the yardage on this gown, do you suppose? If the motifs are spread apart to leave a lot of negative space, then it might not take so long! The skill to do it, however…and the materials…different story, haha!
Isis
August 31, 2012 at 11:37 AMI had no problems with using up 8 yeards for my francais… But perhaps a jacket could be doable. 🙂