When browsing through some of my old photos, saw some of the party we attended
Last year we were invited to a friends 50th birthday party and on the invite it stipulated to dress like it was 1965.
I've always been a fan of this chic dress, which was designed by Yves St. Laurent back in 1965. Maybe I could run up a similar dress to wear as it looked like it would be simple to make
So off to the Fabric Shop I went, to buy some linen fabric and in the colours of the original dress.
Had fun sewing up the dress and that is what I wore on the night.
It became known as the Mondrian Collection and was inspired by the abstract paintings of the Dutch, De Stijl Artist, Piet Mondrian.
Yves St Laurent designed a group of bold dresses on interesting, intersecting black stripes and blocks of primary colours.
The Mondrian Collection was featured on the front cover of French Vogue in 1965.
It was a fun party and good to see what everyone wore on the night.
thank you for your sweet comments and visits
Have a happy week
hugs
Carolyn
Your dress is just beautiful - love it!
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Titti
You did a fabulous job with this Mondrian inspired dress, dear Carolyn. I hope you won't wait until the next 60s party to wear it again. It suits you very well.
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Hugs,
Julia
Hello Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteI think those were some of St-Laurent's most inspired pieces. They are gorgeous and what a fun idea for a party!
Big hug
Giac
Carolyn ...both you and your dress look amazing.
ReplyDeleteA fun idea for a 50th party.
Enjoy the rest of your week
All the best Jan
fabulous I loved the clothes of the 1950's 60's era
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My dear Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteyou look beautiful in this Dress! Thank you for those lovely pictures!
Have a wonderful week, my dear friend,
sending Love and hugs and blessings,
and ...BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY :O) ( Did you get my mail? )
Claudia xo
I always loved the shift dress as it was called back then. You did a fabulous job with yours and you must wear it.
ReplyDeleteThat is a fantastic dress!! You and the dress make an amazing team!
ReplyDeleteGreat dress ...lovely party.....and a good year.....the year i was born too.....have a Nice week Ria x ❤️
ReplyDeleteHi Carolyn, WOW you look fabulous in that 1965 inspired dress. You are a talented designer and got the look perfect. What a gorgeous job you did sewing it. Such a great party idea to go with the birthday year!!Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBlessings for a great week my friend. xo
Oh, what a super dress!!! You sure are very skilled at sewing, dear Carolyn!!! I am certain all your friends were amazed at the party!!! And Yves St Laurent would love to see you wearing this dress!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I love the Mondrian dress! Awesome pics, darling!
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Dearest Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteYou really did well in creating that perfect dress for the themed party.
Oh yes, I remember that style too well and of course country man Piet Mondrian.
Hugs,
Mariette
Yes I remember those dresses. You did a wonderful job in making one yourself, well done.
ReplyDeleteI do remember the original, famous dress design and look. How clever to use your sewing skills to recreated it for the party!
ReplyDeleteReally interesting post...thx for sharing! xx
ReplyDeleteWOW, desreast Carolyn, you did a great job! Your dress looks like the original and you look faboulous with it! I'm unfortunately not the type for sixties-style! It's to tight, to "twiggie" ..., I need dresses with a small waist and a deep cutout... (I just look good in fifties and sixties-style ;o))
ReplyDeleteLots of hugs, my dear!
Traude
http://rostrose.blogspot.co.at/2016/05/thema-palmol-was-konnen-wir-tun-teil-1.html
You look absolutely great in the dress Carolyn! Wish I could sew like you.
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Madelief x
Your dress looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHi dear Carolyn ,, su look es muy vintage ,, me encanta como le queda ese lindo vestido,,
ReplyDeleteespero que tengas un buen día
Cariños
what a great dress!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun idea for the party! The dress is gorgeous
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Alessandra
What an interesting and bold dress, Carolyn. I personally love this era, as I was born during this time. You look darling in the dress, and you're so talented that you can just sew what you want to wear that day. It reminds me of my sweet mom who sewed all our clothes.
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love, ~Sheri
A 60's party sounds a so fun idea!
ReplyDeleteAnd such cute dress you did, looks so good on you! :D
xxx
S
http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it
Oh wow! Great dress! It's quite timeless, really. You are so talented. Have a lovely weekend! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI have seen one of the YSL dresses in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Yours looks fabulous! Groetjes,
ReplyDeleteHetty
Carolyn, You did a fantastic job on your dress!!!
ReplyDeleteNice blog !!!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
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