This week I researched and uncovered the history behind a “rare piece of fashion history” known as Holly Hoelscher dresses!
Are they custom made? 1950s or 1960s? What is a shirtwaist anyway?
If you or anyone you know has a piece they would like to submit, please feel free to do so here.
Next week we will be looking at another one of Lydia’s pieces, a Christian Dior top from the 1980s!
-Gabi
Sources:
Bergdorf Goodman: https://atom-sparc.fitnyc.edu/downloads/bergdorf-goodman-custom-salon-sketches-1930-1969-2.pdf
Saks: https://findingaids.archives.newschool.edu/repositories/3/resources/43
https://citybeautifulblog.com/2020/12/18/saks-fifth-avenue-a-guarantee-of-high-style/
Shirtdresses: https://www.jasperconran.com/en-us/blogs/journal/history-of-the-shirt-dress
https://charmpatterns.com/the-shirtdress-50s-fashion-and-beyond/
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