The Ornamented Being
Ornamented: -verb: Adorn; beautify. Be·ing: -noun: Fulfillment of possibilities; essential completeness.
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Callot Soeurs | Winter 1909.
Orange lamé with blue satin and metallic lace
Drexel University
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Callot Soeurs (French, active 1895–1937)
Negligée
1898–1902
Did you know that negligee comes from the French word négligé, which literally means “neglected”?
(Source: metmuseum.org)
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Callot Soeurs, Panne-Velvet Evening Dress, Paris, c. 1927
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Negligée
Callot Soeurs
c. 1898-1902
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I study historic costuming and in class the other day we were having a discussion on our favorite designers. When it came to my turn I confessed that I couldn’t pick between Worth, Lucille, Callot Soeurs, Paquin, Lanvin, and Doucet, it’s just too difficult! I received so many blank stares in return.
That aside Doucet will always have a place in my heart. This dress dates from c. 1905-07 (from the Met) and is typical of the Belle Époque style.
(Source: metmuseum.org)
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Oh this is unfair. It appears the Met is just trying to kill me with beauty now.
Negligée
Callot Soeurs (French, active 1895–1937)
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Callot Soeurs, Paris, 1907-1910
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