The tailored suit featuring a longer length, fitted jacket with masculine shoulders, cuff-less sleeves, and pocket detailing. Neutral colors are sound choices for maximum versatility.
Monolithic Studios' film star Gene Marshall wears a tailored jacket with the matching slim, straight skirt. A tilt topper, color-blocked gauntlet gloves, a bold black and white dotted scarf, and jeweled lapel ornament gives this costume a smartly sophisticated look. OOAK ensemble is from The Couture Touch.
In a dashing manner, Miss Marshall pairs the jacket with a black, A-line skirt. Dramatic accessories complete this chic ensemble. Suit, hat, gloves, scarf, and jewels are from The Couture Touch. Fur and matching fur-trimmed handbag are from PD Root. Cigarette holder is from Ashton Drake.
Director Ivy Jordan borrows the jacket from Miss Marshall and teams it with a pleated skirt [Doing Her Part], blouse [Star Wardrobe Collection], and jewels; all from Ashton Drake. Gloves are from Sandra Stillwell. Jacket, hat, and fur muff are from The Couture Touch.
Cocoa Crisp Gene Marshall and Pearls and Pink Ivy Jordan appear courtesy Monolithic Studios and Integrity.
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Thursday, July 23, 2020
From Sketch to Costume
The costume designer often begins with a sketch of an idea. "To sketch an idea is the surest way to capture it, the clearest way to explain it. " Patricia L. Rowe
Irene's sketch of the suit worn by Joan Crawford in "They All Kissed the Bride" (Columbia, 1942). |
Irene Lentz-Gibbons, known simply as Irene, developed a style of boldly signed fashion sketches that became her trademark. She was a successful designer of not only costumes for film but of the personal wardrobes of Hollywood's most noted stars.
Joan Crawford in the suit by Irene. |
Sketches were also commonly utilized within the pages of fashion magazines such as Vogue.
Credits:
In a Glamorous Fashion, The Fabulous Years of Hollywood Costume Design by W. Robert Lavine.
Shorthand Fashion Sketching by Patricia L Rowe. Fairchild Publications, New York.
Fashion Illustrated, A Review of Women's Dress 1920 - 1950 by Deborah Torrens.
Thursday, July 16, 2020
A Shorts Story
Designed by Vince Nowell for Ashton Drake's 2000 Gene Marshall Collection, this stylish short set is perfect for relaxing on a hot summer day. Miss Marshall's personal stylist added the scarf from "A Woman For All Seasons" set and the cork-soled wedges from "It Happened in Monterey"; all from Ashton Drake.
The stunning Love at First Sight Gene Marshall is from Ashton Drake. The pearl and "diamond" pin is from Mattel.
The stunning Love at First Sight Gene Marshall is from Ashton Drake. The pearl and "diamond" pin is from Mattel.
Labels:
1940's fashion,
Gene Marshall,
shorts story,
the couture touch
Thursday, July 9, 2020
July Seasonal Accessorizing
Anne Adams #4881 Pattern |
Ivy Jordan |
Saturday, July 4, 2020
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