Lookbook III

1919 Reawakened

Lookbook III presents a visual exploration of a fashion era reborn, capturing the transitional, avant-garde, and deeply expressive spirit of late 1919. This collection mirrors the real-world historical shift where wartime austerity gave way to a celebration of textile, texture, and theatrical silhouette. It represents a bold reimagining of post-Edwardian style, blending structured tailoring with whimsical, highly ornamental artistry.

The Invocation

Featuring LOOK 11 - The Garden Brooch

Act I

Pre-Summer Ease

Focusing on transitional silhouettes, introduction of color, and early experimentation with decorative accents as the weather begins to warm.

The Rooftop Plaid
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The Rooftop Plaid

Ruffled Elegance

A vibrant tartan two-piece tunic blouse and ankle-length column skirt. Trimmed with delicate ruffled accents at the pockets and hemline, tied together with a contrasting dark sash belt.

The Rose Ribbonette
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The Rose Ribbonette

Accordion Pleats & Elizabethan Drama

A structured royal blue dress made of dense, accordion-pleated fabric with tiered layers rimmed in gold piping. Framed by a dramatic, oversized cream Elizabethan ruff collar.

The Patterned Lattice
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The Patterned Lattice

Whimsical Sequin & Heart Appliqué

A modest cream-colored linen waistcoat and day dress heavily studded with metallic sequins. Embellished with bold crimson heart appliqués on the waist belt and lower panels.

Act II

Mid-Year Whimsy

Emphasizing breathable daytime separates, country-inspired patterns, and playful botanical elements designed for warm afternoon garden settings.

The Victorian Romantic
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The Victorian Romantic

Ruffled Maroon Velvet

A romantic silhouette featuring a dramatic triple-layered ruffle collar covering the shoulders. Fabricated in maroon silk and layered with a rich green devoré ivy vine pattern.

The Confetti Tweed
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The Confetti Tweed

Countryside Plaid & Polka-Dot Separates

A country garden snapshot. Aunt Margaret wears a green-and-white gingham plaid skirt with a blue polka-dot lace-up top; Aunt Mary in an olive-green satin dress; Fannie in a classic navy blue walking suit.

The Opulent Brocade
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The Opulent Brocade

Imperial Embroidery & Leaf-Tiered Skirts

Mirrored high-neck tunics in canary yellow and dusty rose. Both pieces feature raised embossed floral chest embroidery and unconventional structural skirts built entirely from overlapping fabric leaf layers.

The Floral Garland
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The Floral Garland

Velvet, Ribbons, and Rosettes Garden Ensemble

A textural midi-length outdoor ensemble combining a deep burgundy velvet bodice with a skirt decorated in horizontal blue, green, and gold satin ribbons and dense fringe.

The Grande Plissé
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The Grande Plissé

Citrus Whimsy & Ruched Tulip Hem

A soft mauve-pink crepe dress with balloon sleeves, featuring playful hand-embroidered lemon slices and citrus branches. Accented with a deep plum velvet collar and a heavily gathered, ruched tulip-style hemline.

The Royal Ribbon
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The Royal Ribbon

Holographic Pleats & Double-Sash Lamé

A celebratory garden dress made of finely pleated iridescent metallic lamé fabric catching violet, aqua, and gold light. Structured with a modest boat neckline and a distinctive double-wrap hip sash.

Act III

Textural Transitions

A shift to heavy wools, avant-garde geometric tailoring, and deep, saturated earth tones suitable for harvest months and changing cityscapes.

The Fern Cartouche
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The Fern Cartouche

Avant-Garde Apron & Tartan Column

A structured forest green wool apron-style tunic featuring a split, stiff high collar. Embellished with a copper and burgundy diamond motif, layered over a classic pleated wool tartan column skirt.

The Garden Brooch
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The Garden Brooch

Constellation Indigo & Quilted Lapels

A heavy winter-weight indigo wool two-piece walking suit with an architectural, high-standing quilted shawl collar. The entire jacket and skirt are densely embellished with starburst medallions and metallic brass rivets.

The Embroidered Dress
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The Embroidered Dress

Earth-Toned Velvet & Renaissance Brocade

Two heavy-textile fall ensembles. One features a voluminous terracotta wool cape over a banded skirt; the other features a plush velvet jacket with ruched cuffs, an enormous statement bib necklace, and a gold Renaissance-style brocade skirt.

Act IV

Heavy Tailoring & Ensembles

The culmination of the year’s style, defined by protective outerwear, military-inspired structure, and dramatic over-garments designed for cold-weather utility.

The Art Deco Cape
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The Art Deco Cape

Nautical Nobility & Pendant Brim

A theatrical, flowing navy blue wool cape fastened with an asymmetrical line of enameled buttons. Worn over a banded burgundy skirt and styled with a wide-brimmed hat dangling with gemstone teardrop pendants.

The Flowered Coat
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The Flowered Coat

Meadow Appliqué

A severe, double-breasted olive winter coat with a high black plush velvet collar. The utility of the coat is softened by contrasting, hand-embroidered yellow wildflowers and large daisy appliqués.