tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post4249740268895506568..comments2023-11-05T01:48:34.471-07:00Comments on AUREA: Fashion StructuresMary-Laurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05014386827410465480noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-88659114319769261102012-06-22T06:39:45.594-07:002012-06-22T06:39:45.594-07:00Very nice information shared by you. I was just se...Very nice information shared by you. I was just searching this type of information and luckily I got it from your forum. I like your thread also. Keep it up.Discount Wood Flooringhttp://www.coureyusa.com/flooring/maintenance.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-81256503671073259042010-10-26T14:51:27.067-07:002010-10-26T14:51:27.067-07:00read this post...made me laugh :o)read this post...made me laugh :o)simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329985554257923069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-16411218099473082172010-10-26T13:49:06.101-07:002010-10-26T13:49:06.101-07:00Ah, I had forgotten Poiret whom I used to read abo...Ah, I had forgotten Poiret whom I used to read about so often in history books of that time. It seems to alien to us now being constricted by there structures and just imagine how long it took getting dressed! Still, they're so fascinating to look at.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06967855350498876132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-68867950919397506292010-10-25T23:17:47.862-07:002010-10-25T23:17:47.862-07:00HILA - if you buy some, you MUST show them to me!
...HILA - if you buy some, you MUST show them to me!<br /><br />FASHION, ART - I think a lot of women nowadays love corsets because we don't HAVE to wear them anymore, so we can see their beauty and playfulness.Mary-Laurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05014386827410465480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-5185206986541615882010-10-25T22:43:58.549-07:002010-10-25T22:43:58.549-07:00Poiret liberated women by introducing the bra era....Poiret liberated women by introducing the bra era. Now I must confess that I adore corsets, and I am quite in love with the 1915 brassière. xxBarbara von Engerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10349156453440077071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-87140398808859495942010-10-25T21:44:44.830-07:002010-10-25T21:44:44.830-07:00I have to say, the 1915 brassière is my favourite....I have to say, the 1915 brassière is my favourite. I've been considering buying some vintage bras such as this - I remember I tried one in my aunt's house in France - so comfortable!Hilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06635628613744519816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-24157397317566157042010-10-25T21:00:29.680-07:002010-10-25T21:00:29.680-07:00SAM - they ARE pretty but, ironically, they weren&...SAM - they ARE pretty but, ironically, they weren't meant to be seen!<br /><br />ROBIN - I know what you mean. I had to wear a period dress once too (18th century style) for a modeling/movie promotion gig in Tokyo of all places (!!!) and I remember, when I took it off, what a RELIEF to be able to move and breathe again. Sheer torture.Mary-Laurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05014386827410465480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-82948025016636721332010-10-25T17:53:58.556-07:002010-10-25T17:53:58.556-07:00Cher Mary-Laure.... it is amazing to see what we ...Cher Mary-Laure.... it is amazing to see what we women were subjected to - all in the name of fashion! Mon Dieu! I have worn a few of these in "period plays"....and truly, it hurt to sit down and to breathe..... I am guessing that is why it was so commoon for women to faint....you gasp for air, get none - and pass out!<br /><br />Poiret's bra is gorgeous....and sigh....we know it is comfortable!!!!<br /><br />Love this post!!!!!<br /><br />Hugs to you and "The Oracle"!<br /><br />♥ Robin ♥Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15247046205493711677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-15207566889181305622010-10-25T05:44:35.315-07:002010-10-25T05:44:35.315-07:00Wow. Such a cool post. I enjoyed seeing all of t...Wow. Such a cool post. I enjoyed seeing all of these. Hope you had a good weekend.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14832710800680256206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-86689633808705035882010-10-25T02:47:21.945-07:002010-10-25T02:47:21.945-07:00Gosh! I'd love to see this - those wire frame ...Gosh! I'd love to see this - those wire frame under garments look so pretty!Samhttp://www.matouenpeluche.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-44795583460739966262010-10-24T22:13:54.888-07:002010-10-24T22:13:54.888-07:00SOLANGE - I remember a baby sitter braiding my hai...SOLANGE - I remember a baby sitter braiding my hair when I was little and, as I complained that it hurt, she told me "Il faut souffrir pour être belle" (you must suffer to be beautiful), which is a French saying. I think it's sad to still believe that, especially as it's something that's onyl said to girls!<br /><br />JULIE - oh yeah, I have NO nostalgia there!Mary-Laurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05014386827410465480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-53094459890397988812010-10-24T21:27:32.530-07:002010-10-24T21:27:32.530-07:00Hi Mary-Laure
That brassière is so sweet.. and wou...Hi Mary-Laure<br />That brassière is so sweet.. and would be fabulous even today.. Thanks goodness we don't need to wear girdles anymore.. that may look lovely from a nostalgic view.. but I wouldn't last a minute!!!<br /><br />Have a great week xxx ciao JulieJulie@beingRUBYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424920655462727594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-51813085782508887312010-10-24T02:59:20.001-07:002010-10-24T02:59:20.001-07:00interesting, I guess we can be very thankful to li...interesting, I guess we can be very thankful to live in an era where we don't have to suffer in order to look good!!Solangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14580572875855333705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-31286640091473171522010-10-23T18:04:38.665-07:002010-10-23T18:04:38.665-07:00I will be forever mesmerised by how much attention...I will be forever mesmerised by how much attention everyone always paid to fashion in the past. I wish it was like that now as well.<br /><br />xxIñakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14336174220949077674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-170139182714131062010-10-22T21:26:02.287-07:002010-10-22T21:26:02.287-07:00POOCH - excellent point; back then, the corset did...POOCH - excellent point; back then, the corset did the work for you.<br /><br />GABBI - you should DEFINITELY go to see the exhibition, it's well worth it.Mary-Laurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05014386827410465480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-5074460149522967292010-10-22T19:32:38.137-07:002010-10-22T19:32:38.137-07:00Gorgeous Mary-Laure! You remind me that I haven...Gorgeous Mary-Laure! You remind me that I haven't been to LACMA in years... nearly 8 of them!Gabbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05403676085826159835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-59270736930251359972010-10-22T18:49:13.952-07:002010-10-22T18:49:13.952-07:00cool pieces tho... love the bra. im guessing post...cool pieces tho... love the bra. im guessing posture didnt have to be good muscle tone in the day!<br />~lauraPooch Purple Reignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460865405701466468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-14696128328836715692010-10-22T17:20:21.185-07:002010-10-22T17:20:21.185-07:00DYCHE - what I wonder is how women could SIT in th...DYCHE - what I wonder is how women could SIT in those! Ouch!Mary-Laurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05014386827410465480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-30538140620813512342010-10-22T16:59:44.576-07:002010-10-22T16:59:44.576-07:00Neat photos . . . some of them make you wonder jus...Neat photos . . . some of them make you wonder just how people were able to move in them.Kathryn Dychehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175563748388497142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-76182032173809554752010-10-22T11:04:45.902-07:002010-10-22T11:04:45.902-07:00o0o i look forward to seeing your favourite pieces...o0o i look forward to seeing your favourite pieces :DSammihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18402188311013328392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-77962476038618126522010-10-21T22:17:12.393-07:002010-10-21T22:17:12.393-07:00LAURA - yes, Poiret's era was one that saw a l...LAURA - yes, Poiret's era was one that saw a liberation of women's bodies. Every time I see one of his creations, I fall in love. So modern!Mary-Laurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05014386827410465480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31111931.post-67685626680032361992010-10-21T21:52:55.428-07:002010-10-21T21:52:55.428-07:00Very interesting. Poiret's bra seems so modern...Very interesting. Poiret's bra seems so modern. And as you point out, what a contrast with the iron structures!Laura in Parisnoreply@blogger.com