Bride Barbara Cushing (later to be commonly known as Babe Paley) wore this exquisite silk jersey bridal gown by New York designer Mabel McIlbain Downs in 1940. Downs was one of several American designers who became better known after WWII essentially shut down Paris couture.
Photo by Horst.
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11 comments:
Oh, that's just heavenly.
What a beautiful dress. Babe Paley was elegance personified.
Melissa
LOVE this!!!
I'm sure that even though the cut of the dress is demure, the fabric clung to her body in a most beguiling manner.
A lovely example of how beautiful and alluring silk jersey can be!
Interesting ruching! I would love to see the whole dress though.
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Bonjour,
Très belle photo vintage!
J'adore!!! Cette mariée est sublime!
Bises,
Dentelline
So glad you all liked this one! It's not every bride who could afford to have her portrait taken by Horst.
So lovely!!!!!!!
An eye candy indeed.
Gorgeous! i think i could stare at this dress all day long. What details. I love the simple accessories - necklace & tiara/veil. Perfect.
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