From La Mode Illustree, Gowns by Mammes.  Maury et Leriche, Rue Vivienne 51.  Paris  Artist: Anais Tondouze.

From La Mode Illustree  Gowns by  Mme Breant-Castel, Paris. Artist Anais Tondouze.  Could be either Church confirmation or wedding dresses.

From La Mode Illustree Gowns by Mme. Breant-Castel, Paris.  Models for a ball and a  spectacular white wedding,  having an extra attaching back panel.  Diamond shaped rushing set with ribbon and pearls.

From La Mode Illustree, Gowns by The husband of Mmme. Fladry,   Paris.  Three wedding hair designs of ringlets entwined with flowers.

From Journal Des Demoiselles, A fine detailed drawing at the church alter.

Often Le Petit Echo De La Mode Fashion publication had a feature front page for Wedding gowns and also some amazing center double page spreads,  covering dresses for the bridesmaids, mothers and all the wedding guests.   They gave wonderful full descriptions of the dresses so that they could be copied and used for the event.

—

This edition has wedding head-dresses, line drawings and photo’s of many styles of the 1920’s.  It is printed on similar to  news paper, so the quality is aged and needs to be preserved.

Wedding talk  –   Trying out the impact of her dress and discussing the service!  The versatile style of the fitted jacket over the romantic skirt to this dress was also worn for other occasions after the wedding..  The other model has fine black voile and lace over the rich red satin of the  main dress.  (Rose flower arrangements).

A rare Designer is mentioned – Toilettes de Mme. MASSIEU Esther,  42..Rue Poissonniere.  Paris.

Early 1900’s – In July 2012 I found this attractive black and white photograph by chance in a village in South Western France on a hot Sunday morning.  It is a Postcard.  The top of the dress is richly decorated with pearls and she has a lace veil.

 

 

 

 

Announcement      May we introduce  CORNELIA POWELL.

 Quote:   Welcome to my wedding blog with “Dear Bride-to-Be” messages to help you feel beautiful inside & out and plan a wedding full of love & grace! Enjoy….   Letters to a Bride.   A top Bride  BLOG PAGE    Please visit Cornelia Powell by our Links Category Box.

New Wedding Gallery Update 19th June 2013

These new finds are from the Fashion Journal Petit Echo de la Mode, and are mostly from the front cover pages.  During the 1920’s many gowns were designed to have a shorter length, thereby saving on expensive materials.  This did not mean a sacrifice to a feeling of grand luxury, as these examples show.   Perhaps a new trend for now, as some remarkable shoes are available to wear and are covered up by long gowns.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is she ready to go?