
The Rooftop Plaid
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.
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.
Featuring LOOK 11 - The Garden Brooch
Focusing on transitional silhouettes, introduction of color, and early experimentation with decorative accents as the weather begins to warm.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.