This Women’s History Month, we are celebrating the women who have shaped design and, as such, pop culture. @johnmvilla2 , @1stDibs ’ fashion specialist, is here to discuss the late, great Dame Vivienne Westwood and her impact on modern corsetry.
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Boasting nine Academy Awards nominations, Guillermo del Toro’s (@gdtreal ) “Frankenstein” is a masterclass in artistic filmmaking. @katehawleycostume , the film’s costume designer, transformed the drab stylistic tropes of the Victorian era with a lush color palette and archival pieces from Tiffany & Co., including the transparent layers and delicate patterns of Art Nouveau. Find similar styles on @1stDibs , and best of luck this Sunday!
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Marcel Boucher (1898-1965) was a French jewelry designer who moved to New York in the 1920s. This stunning flower corsage clip brooch was made in the early 1930s and is notable for its massive scale and ornate craftsmanship. The two diamond pavé leaf panels are hinged for light movement and the piece is designed to be worn at the neckline or adorning a deep décolleté for maximum brilliance and impact. 📸: Vintage Luxury
The legendary Azzedine Alaïa (1935–2017), known as the King of Cling for his figure-hugging designs, had a thousand tricks up his sleeve to flatter the female form in unexpected and radical ways. At a time when loose, forgiving silhouettes were the norm, @maisonalaia 's hourglass shapes were shocking. His Fall/Winter 1991 collection showcased sturdy fabrics like leather, suede and heavy knits, but also included sexy evening dresses cut out at the bust.
Regal. Celebratory. Impressive. This pair of ruby-&-diamond earrings, circa 1980, recalls the pomp and circumstance of a royal court. Pear-shaped rubies and pavé diamonds illuminate these dangle clip-ons, designed to be worn with comfort for long candle-lit evenings and red carpet occasions. Click the link in our bio to shop.
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On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women whose ground-breaking jewelry designs transformed the way other women expressed themselves in the world. Suzanne Belperron, Paloma Picasso, Elsa Peretti, Marianne Ostier and Elsa Schiaparelli all delivered a vision of femininity through superb artistry in pieces that will continue to be worn, treasured and admired long into the future.
Greatly influenced by Cubism, which broke reality down into bold, geometric forms, Art Deco emphasized clean, angular, and symmetrical designs, often without much color. “The White Era” was fascinated with diamonds and platinum, as in this exquisite 1930s bracelet.
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Worn by Sabrina Carpenter in her “Manchild” music video, this 1990s Lillie Rubin red sequin off-the-shoulder cocktail dress is a dazzling, high-quality vintage piece crafted with remarkable attention to detail. It is both a collectible fashion moment and a standout, red carpet–worthy piece.
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