Chanel Couture, 1932

Chanel worked a lot with velvet for her Fall, 1932 couture line.  Here are just a few examples.  Which is your favorite?

Above: Bias cut red velvet evening gown with matching gloves and scarf.

 Cherry red velvet evening coat trimmed in black fox fur.

 Ribbed red velvet coat lined in printed jersey.  Same jersey used for the dress.

 Black velvet evening gown adorned with black tulle.

Plaid velvet bias cut suit, trimmed in fur.

Paris Fashion - 1932

Continuing our look at fashion from the 1930s, today here are some styles from Paris for spring, 1932.  Which look is your favorite?

Marthe & Rene black wool jersey dress with white georgette sleeves.

Beret with bow by Agnes.

Marcel Rochas black wool jersey dress with large white collar.

Another hat by Agnes.

Jeanne Lanvin black wool dress and jacket with black and white checked silk.

Weekend Eye Candy - Claudette Colbert, 1932

Claudette Colbert starred as Empress Poppaea in Cecille B. DeMille's The Sign of the Cross, 1932. The costumes were designed by Mitchell Liesen, who was also the Art Director for the film. As you can see, this film was released before the Motion Picture Production Code, or censorship, was enforced beginning in 1934. Colbert's costume has a low decolletage, bare midriff, and cut outs at the hips. In this scene from the film, you'll see her cavorting in a milk bath and another suggestive costume worn by Vivian Tobin as Dacia.