It was the thick fur trim on Erté’s “Flamenco” 1987 skirt detail was the what drew me to this piece. And with the wonderfully understated top with the fabric loosely flowing and wrapping the chest and wrapping up the arm. I first saw Flamenco in the Martin Lawrence Galleries collection and new that the next […]
The 1920s, often called the Roaring Twenties, was a decade of significant social liberation. This period, marked by the aftermath of World War I, witnessed profound changes in societal norms, culture, and daily life. The wave of social liberation influenced various aspects of people’s lives, including what they wore, how they interacted, and how they […]
The 1940s were a transformative decade in fashion, heavily influenced by the socio-political upheavals of World War II and the subsequent post-war era. The period saw a blend of austerity and glamour, practicality, and innovation. In this post we explore the key influences, trends, garments, and figures that shaped the fashion landscape of the 1940s. […]
The gold details of the black coat in Erté’s “Loge de Théâtre” 1984 took my eye straight away, I suppose of how extravagant these details were; this luxurious black coat was destined to be the centre of attention. Created in a few fast strokes with two watercolour brushes in Procreate and detailed with a […]
The 1920s, often referred to as the Roaring Twenties, was a decade marked by unprecedented social change and cultural dynamism. This period, nestled between the devastation of World War I and the economic crash of 1929, saw a dramatic shift in fashion that reflected broader societal transformations. The 1920s was an era of liberation, modernity, […]
In the world of art and design, few names resonate with the opulence and sophistication of the early 20th century quite like Erté. Born Romain de Tirtoff on November 23, 1892, in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Erté adopted his professional pseudonym from the French pronunciation of his initials, “R.T.” Over his prolific career, Erté became a […]
