Costume

Phobs,heh.
Chinese robe, 1800-1940
even*cleveland
Madeleine Vionnet... If I'm not mistaken, only two seams were used to make this dress. Genius.
The Fashions of Fortuny
Fortuny also designed coats and wraps adapted from traditional kimonos, saris, and other ethnic clothing. Each article of clothing was made from Fortuny's custom made fabrics, which he printed and stenciled in his studio. And each garment was unique and one-of-a-kind
Fortuny | Evening coat | Italian | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fortuny. (with acknowledgment to http://www.metmuseum.org)
Fashion history: The "Delphos" dress
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OMG that dress!
Dresses Mariano Fortuny The Museum at FIT - OMG that dress!
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Mariano Fortuny 1920s vintage fashion designer green coat dress evening wear velvet
Fortuny | Evening coat | Italian | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Evening coat (image 2 - back) | Mariano Fortuny | Italian | early 1920s | silk, fur | Metropolitan Museum of Art | Accession Number: 1974.239