Great Fashion Designers of the Past
October 8, 2009
Charles Frederick Worth
Elsa Schiaperelli
Madame Gres
Cristobal Balenciaga
Charles James (wearing the tuxedo)
Gilbert Adrian
Jeanne Lanvin
Christian Dior in a lab coat!
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel
Paul Poiret
Madeline Vionnet
Pauline Trigere
Yves Saint Laurent
Bonnie Cashin
The Invisible Agent 
“Christian Dior in a lab coat!” that is an awesome image. Something about putting on an artical of clothing and going to work… even if it is to weld a long stick.
Cheers.
I think the lab coat is great; it’s dressmaking as science.
I.A.
What a fabulous post. I found your blog while trying to research a vintage suit union label…will look for your ties on next visit to BG.
Michelle
Oh! I’ve just returned to your blog again after a few months away …. I love browsing through all your wonderful posts – thanks for brightening my day!