The latest exhibition at Paris’ Arts Décoratifs pays homage to Madeleine Vionnet, one of the great French fashion designers of the interwar years.
Known as the “Queen of the bias cut” Madeleine Vionnet is one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century, famous for introducing the bias cut to accentuate the female form.
Her designs allowed freedom for movement and comfort, while creating an elegant timeless style. Vionnet was also responsible for the creation of the handkerchief dress, cowl neck, and halter next styles of clothing.
The display focuses on Vionnet’s legacy and the enduring importance of her designs in 21st-century haute couture. The exhibition not only displays the history and styles of Vionnets work but also details the lengthy process used to create her timeless designs.
You can also see the tiny 2ft wooden mannequin which has pride of place in the exhibition on which Vionnet created her unique designs using various circles, squares and triangles of material.
This fascinating exhibition is only on until January 2010 where it will then be stored away for (we were told) for another 20 years. As definite must see while in Paris, the exhibition was a greatly anticipated on our Little Fashion Break to Paris, check out Carl’s and Sam’s posts to read their thoughts.
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