Haute Sportswear at Paquin, 1905-1950 • V&A Blog

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A common perception of haute couture is that it is about glamorous evening gowns and special occasion day wear. These days, perhaps that isn’t so far off the mark, but there was a time when...

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Jeanne Paquin, Lily Absinthe

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House of Paquin, Evening dress, French

Haute Sportswear at Paquin, 1905-1950 • V&A Blog

House of Paquin, Evening dress, French

Jeanne Paquin, Lily Absinthe

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