Art nouveau fashion

The burnous, both in name and design, is of Arab origin, and describes a full, hooded cloak, often decorated with embroidery and tassels. It can also be spelled burnoose and bournouse. The burnous was introduced to Western fashion through the Spahi, the French calvary troops of from Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco, whose uniforms included burnous. The Spahi began in the 1830s, and saw extensive action throughout the 19th century. This, combined with photographs of the Spahi troops in their…

Three pieces, white chiffon over green silk taffeta, trimmed with metallic gold ribbons, silk fabric corn stalks and lace, evening bodice also trimmed with pearls and jewels, petersham stamped in gold "Beer Paris, Nice, Monte Carlo, London" with script couture number "34988".

c.1905-10 vintage color Art Nouveau print

Museum for Kunst and Gewerbe Hamburg

August 22 2016 at 01:43AM from shewhoworshipscarlin

Grecian / Art Nouveau dress with peacock references, with wedding dress colours. Also uploading the same dress with evening gown colours. Greco-Nouveau Dress - Wedding

Art Deco Fashion was Defined by Simple Lines, Richly Colored and Textured Fabrics Inspired by Exotic Areas Around the World.