We were lucky enough to have Ella from WGSN’s footwear and accessories department visit us last week. Here’s a peek at some of the objects we showed her from The Design Center’s archives.
Be sure to check out the WGSN tumblr, a great place for fashion and textile inspiration.
Join us at WHYY this Sunday! The Design Center will be hosting a pop-up table of Downton Abbey era fashion and accessories during the airing of the season finale.
This Karen Walker Fall 2012 dress (via WWD) reminds me of this 1960s David and Dash sample from Miami.
This Callot Soeurs dress and cape set from the mid-1920s reminded me of this piece from the Jason Wu for Target collection.
Two of our Victorian era prints were combined in this @freepeople dress! So great to see these beautiful prints reinvented by Free People designer and PhilaU alumni, Carin.
This one sold out in a week. Wow!
A suit meant for the tiniest member of The Troggs.
Imp Originals wool toddler’s suit. Mid-twentieth century.
The print on this @freepeople Tiered Floral Print Top was inspired by a late 19th century print in The Design Center’s collection. Another great piece by textile designer and PhilaU alumni, Carin Sauerwein.
Another Design Center print was used as inspiration by Free People’s textile designer Carin Sauerwein for these Chambray Floral Overalls.
18th century bodice.
Winged tiara. Early 20th century.
Horsehair and tortoiseshell haircomb. 1920s.
Charles James for Lord & Taylor baby romper. 1950s.
Free People’s printed chiffon slip inspired by The Design Center’s English print from the late 1800s is now available in pink.
metallic woven jacquard, Onondaga Mills. From Bianchini to Guy Laroche.
Woven Jacquard, Onondaga Mills
