1950s Parisian Couture: Glamour, Elegance and Class

Glamour, Elegance and Class - three adjectives that set the mood of 1950s Parisian couture. Adjectives soon to be considered old fashioned by the modern casual movement.

But as these photographs show - this was an era - probably the last - of graceful black and white photography and dignified, perhaps even haughty, but certainly classy models. The look was distinct. The cut of the clothes was simple which required an excellence in the finishing - nothing could be hidden behind embellishment.

1950s Parisian couture - refined French chic.

The background music is On Green Dolphin Street by Miles Davies.

The Three Graces - Elegance, Beauty and Style.
My Philosophy for a sublime way of living.
My aim - to bring a touch of old world grace and discreet glamour to the everyday.
"Having class - it's not half the battle - it's the whole war"

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