Theatre de la Mode

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With a world in restoration and a city in great need after the World War II aftermath, the couturiers of Paris came together and created one of the most telling representations of fashion brilliance with hand crafted fashion dolls made from wire with plaster. 

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In 1945, the showing of Theatre de la Mode opened up a world of fashion that was “perfection in miniature,” and not lacking any detail for which the haute couture Parisian houses are world famous. The exhibition traveled to Great Britain and Europe, and finally to the U.S. in 1946, glorifying French fashion.

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Using an Artist's mannequin and research from the Cultural sign post known as Youth Culture, I created my own Theatre De La Mode fashion doll. Inspired by the 'Cyber Punk' look.

The top is just a simple knit material, cut under the bust as a one piece top with sleeves included. It has a funnel neck.  The asymmetrical shorts are made of lace and sequence. The pictures were rotated upright, I don't know why they came out like this but, I hope you like it. I started having a bit too much fun with the doll and it's poses.