1927 Costume de Bain La Semaine de Suzette1927 Costume de Bain Violetta, my Bleuette, dressed in her costume de bain, is ready for summer “fun in the sun” at the beach. Her bathing suit is made from a 1930s apron. The vintage print fabric and orange...
Some of the patterns in La Semaine de Suzette, such as Le Petit Chien, were not intended for Bleuette. This pattern was intended to be made by little girls to be used as a toy or as a “gift for the little brother of your best friend”. I fell in love with...
1925 Peignoir Japonais La Semaine de Suzette 1925 Peignoir Japonais Last fall I attended the estate sale for an elderly neighbor of mine who had passed away several months before. At the bottom of a cedar chest in the basement I was very fortunate to discover a dozen...
There was an oriental or far east fashion trend in the 70s with a “Chinese” influence. According to sources, this trend was the result of a new interest in China following President Nixon’s visit to the country in 1972 and the growing normalization...
The commentary that accompanies this picture from a 1972 fashion magazine is as follows: Proper white voile shows the “Nicholas and Alexandra” influence. It’s trimmed with lace and tiny buttons, has a standup collar and ruffly flounce. By Vicky...
